If you’ve been searching for the best brunch in Portland, you’ve probably waded through a sea of trendy spots with hour-long waits and $22 avocado toast. But tucked into SW Pine Street in the heart of downtown Portland, Kingsland Kitchen has been quietly serving some of the most satisfying breakfast and brunch in the city — without the hype, and with a menu that actually gives you something to talk about.
Whether you’re a local looking for a reliable weekend spot or a visitor trying to eat well downtown, here’s why Kingsland Kitchen deserves a top spot on your Portland brunch list.
A Menu That Goes Beyond Basic Eggs
Most Portland brunch spots play it safe. Kingsland Kitchen doesn’t.
But the real standout? Holli’s Hashbrown Casserole — a cheesy bacon hashbrown base topped with Guinness-braised beef brisket, a perfectly cooked egg, and house hot sauce. It’s the kind of dish that makes you realize brunch doesn’t have to be boring.
The Full English Breakfast You’ve Been Looking For
Portland has no shortage of creative brunch menus, but finding a proper Full English Breakfast in Portland is a different story. Kingsland Kitchen is one of the few spots in the city doing it right.
Their Full English ($24) comes with two sunny-side eggs, two bangers, housemade Irish back bacon, blood sausage, Heinz beans, roasted tomato and mushrooms, buttered white toast, and HP brown sauce. It’s the real deal — not a half-hearted approximation. If you’ve ever had breakfast in London and spent years trying to recreate it in the Pacific Northwest, your search is over.
Downtown Portland Brunch Without the Downtown Headache
Location matters, and 301 SW Pine St is one of the best-kept secrets in downtown Portland. It’s walkable from hotels, the waterfront, and the Pearl District — making it ideal if you’re visiting and want a serious breakfast before a day of exploring.
It’s also genuinely useful for locals in the SW Portland area who are tired of driving to Alberta Arts or Mississippi just for decent eggs.
Brunch Cocktails Worth Ordering
The cocktail program punches above its weight for a neighborhood brunch spot. Their Kingsland Bloody Mary uses a housemade mix and comes loaded with pickled veggies. The Espresso Martini uses house-infused espresso vodka and is strong enough to fix whatever condition you arrived in. And if you’ve never heard of a Pancake Shot — Jameson, butterscotch schnapps, syrup, bacon, and a shot of OJ — consider this your introduction.
Mimosas come by the glass or by the bottle, which is the correct way to offer them.
The Details That Matter
- Hours: Thursday–Tuesday, 9am–2pm (closed Wednesdays)
- Breakfast served all day — no “sorry, we switched to lunch at 11” nonsense
- Online ordering available via Clover
- Waitlist/reservations available at waitlist.me/w/kingslandkitchen
- Phone: (503) 847-1517
Final Verdict
If you’re building your list of the best brunch spots in Portland, Kingsland Kitchen earns a place on it — not because of Instagram aesthetics or a celebrity chef, but because the food is genuinely good, the menu is interesting, and the space feels like somewhere you actually want to sit.
Come for the Full English. Stay for the Bloody Mary. Come back the next weekend for Holli’s Hashbrown Casserole.
Kingsland Kitchen | 301 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204 | kingslandkitchen.com