The New Deal Café

5250 NE Halsey St, Portland - 97213
375 reviews
Coffee & Tea
(503) 546-1833

Had a wonderful relaxed brunch on the back patio, sheltered and warmed though still open to air on all 4 sides, felt very safe. 3 of us had egg scrambles, which were enjoyed (for some reason, they couldn’t make omelettes—not sure if it was due to lack of eggs or lack of staff with skill to make omelettes.) The BLT sandwich was great, as were the blueberry pancakes. Best fried potatoes I’ve tasted outside my own kitchen. Friendly, accommodating staff. We will be back!!

This is a great spot for a family breakfast or brunch. The menu has lots of options to please just about everyone, and I am personally a big fan of the biscuits and gravy.This space is super accessible, very open with ramps and room to maneuver. Nice large restrooms. Outdoor and indoor dining options and a play space for kiddos. Booths and tables with chairs are available.

I have had multiple things off the menu over the years and would keep coming back for the food. The average rating is for how incredibly loud it can be - they have tried a couple of things to quiet it, but it needs more - and for how it can be more of a day care sometimes. I think that happens more on weekdays when some kids run free. I know that's the parent's fault but it affects the atmosphere, noise level and my enjoyment of a quiet breakfast.

Great food for breakfast! Order at the counter, where there is a big menu. I got a scramble of the day, which had onions, peppers, mushrooms, (veggie) sausage, and sundried tomato pesto. I got a side of potatoes and a biscuit, which were very well done. My accomplice got biscuits and gravy and complained of soggy biscuits from the overly wet gravy. Also unfortunately, the cooks messed up my order the first time by putting in the default sausage instead of veggie sausage (I'm vegetarian). Overall, very good experience and also local hot sauce at every table!

I love the look of this place and the warm service but their food is a little lacking in my opinion; their gravy was totally split when I ordered the biscuits and gravy and the breakfast burrito is bland. They have great fluffy eggs and I like their selection of drinks and pastries but I always regret spending $12-13 on an unsatisfying main dish.

Decent breakfast fare. Better for dine in than take away. Don't bother ordering their coffee through postmates. It doesn't travel well. Side of chicken apple sausage is 1 sausage link for 6.00. Rip-off.

Great place, and great hot sauce!

It's good. It is a bit pricey but all things considered the food was high quality and the staff and atmosphere was great.I'm giving it 4 stars because the latte I got was a bit foamy and the lid tab was annoying.I would totally recommend if you are in the area.

Solid breakfast. Specials are hit or miss. Staff and service is always excellent. You’ll walk away satisfied.

Really cute little neighborhood place, worth a stop if you are in the area. Seating was a little disorganized as the tables needed to be sanitized first and the staff were understandably busy with other things. The food was really great though, the potatoes were crispy and flavorful and I had the breakfast sandwich which had the most delicious toast. I can't explain it other than it was like grilled cheese bread that had eggs and bacon in the middle. Highly recommend! Generally worth a try!