Portland has earned its reputation as one of the best cities in America for plant-based eating — and when it comes to brunch specifically, Off The Griddle is the name that keeps coming up. With two neighborhood locations and a menu built entirely around vegan and vegetarian cooking, it’s become a weekend ritual for locals across the city.

Whether you’ve been plant-based for years or you’re just curious what a genuinely satisfying vegan brunch looks like, Off The Griddle is the place to find out.

Why Off The Griddle Stands Out in Portland’s Brunch Scene

Portland has plenty of brunch spots that offer a vegan option or two as an afterthought. Off The Griddle is different — the entire menu is built around plant-based cooking, and it shows. Every dish is crafted with care, not just stripped of meat and called it a day.

The result is food that’s creative, filling, and genuinely delicious. Regulars will tell you this isn’t “good for vegan food” — it’s just good food, full stop. The kitchen uses ingredients like walnut meatloaf, tempeh bacon, and herb tofu in ways that feel natural and satisfying rather than like substitutes for something else.

And if you have dietary restrictions beyond just meat-free? Off The Griddle is gluten-free friendly, making it one of the more inclusive brunch spots in the city for guests with multiple dietary needs.

What to Order

The menu changes, but a few things are always worth knowing about:

• Walnut Meatloaf & Sausage — a house specialty that skeptics order once and never stop talking about. Rich, savory, and deeply satisfying.
• Tempeh Bacon — five pieces of smoky, crispy tempeh that hold their own against any brunch side you’ve had before.
• Herb Tofu — a versatile protein that works as a side or a centerpiece, seasoned well and cooked right.
• Housemade Hollandaise & Country Gravy — both plant-based, both genuinely good. Order them on everything.
• Miami Dice Potatoes or Hash Browns — the kind of crispy, well-seasoned potatoes that make you realize you’ve been underestimating brunch sides your whole life.
• Scratch Biscuits — made in-house, available with jam or smothered in gravy. Get the gravy.

On the drinks side: Cellar Door Coffee, kombucha on draft, a Kimosa (their riff on a mimosa using juice and kombucha), fresh-squeezed juice, and a full bar for those who want a proper Bloody Mary or a morning cocktail to go with their meal.

Two Locations, Both Worth the Trip

Off The Griddle has two Portland locations — one on SE Foster and one on NE Alberta St — so wherever you are in the city, there’s likely one nearby. Both are open daily and offer the same menu, with reservations and waitlist available via Yelp at the Alberta location.

The Bottom Line

If you’re searching for the best vegan brunch in Portland, Off The Griddle has been answering that question for years. It’s the kind of place that works for everyone at the table — dedicated vegans, curious omnivores, gluten-free diners, and anyone who just wants a really good breakfast without a lot of fuss.

Open every single day, two convenient locations, a full bar, and food that actually delivers. Portland is lucky to have it.

Find them on Instagram @offthegriddlepdx for specials and updates.