Cameo Cafe, 82nd And Sandy
55 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Portland, r/askportland, r/PortlandOR30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 28 threads.
What people say, in short
Cameo Cafe is a breakfast spot that most people who weigh in recommend. Many praise the food, and several single out the pancakes, including a banana acre pancake at the Sandy and 82nd location that one commenter calls the best there. Many also mention Korean-influenced dishes such as kimchi pancakes, and one diner says seats are usually easy to get. Two people found the food disappointing, and one of them feels the appeal is largely nostalgia; another diner finds the room small, busy and dated-looking.
Address
Cameo Cafe East, 8111 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Banana acre pancake, Kimchi pancakes, Buckwheat pancakes
- Best for
- Breakfast, Dine-in
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/California415808 in r/Portland · Dec 2023taste
Says this cafe served their best breakfast of the trip, praising a kimchi rice plate with bacon.
- Recommendsu/elpresidentemarg in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Recommends this NE Sandy cafe for breakfast while noting it isn't a bar.
- Recommendsu/Nice-Marionberry3671 in r/askportland · Apr 2024taste
Praises the food and big portions, despite a dated look and a small, busy room.
- Recommendsu/rayanngraff in r/askportland · Aug 2025
Recommends this as an early sit-down spot that opens at 6am.
- Recommendsu/cheeseslut619 in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Answers the airport breakfast question directly with Cameo as the suggestion.
- Recommendsu/Livid-Effect6415 in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Calls the banana acre pancake the best there and rates the rest of the food highly.
- Recommendsu/eatingfartingdonnie_ in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Gives a firm, quick recommendation for Cameo Cafe.
- Recommendsu/WCland in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Says they usually go there for breakfast, alongside Javi's.
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- Recommendsu/rabbitfeet666 in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Offers Cameo Cafe as the other of two breakfast options.
- Recommendsu/buttholetittynipple in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Names it as a brunch option.
- Recommendsu/Moist-Consequence in r/askportland · Sep 2024taste
Calls it worth a visit, praising solid traditional diner cooking alongside a few fusion dishes.
- Recommendsu/Synth-Pro in r/Portland · Feb 2025taste
Loves going there and calls the kimchi pancakes bomb.
- Recommendsu/mxmem in r/askportland · Feb 2024ambience
Praises its atmosphere as unbeatable and says it has to be experienced in person.
- Recommendsu/rocketmanatee in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Recommends large, fluffy pancakes plus Korean-style and savory variations.
- Recommendsu/John_Costco in r/askportland · Jun 2025wait time
Says Cameo is convenient on the way and seating has reliably worked out for them.
- Recommendsu/judgeridesagain in r/askportland · Apr 2024taste
Says the dishes with Korean flavors are excellent, replying to the Cameo Café recommendation.
- Recommendsu/TraditionalCookie472 in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Says the pancakes are tasty; the buckwheat ones stand out as different and excellent.
- Recommendsu/HugoStigliz503 in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025
Names it as a breakfast suggestion.
- Recommendsu/justonebiatch in r/PortlandOR · May 2026
Names Cameo cafe as a breakfast pick, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/DaBabeBo in r/askportland · Aug 2025taste
Calls the Cameo cafe excellent and notes it opens early.
- Recommendsu/kling_klangg in r/PortlandOR · Jun 2025taste
Says Cameo rules and recalls a satisfying plate of eggs with noodles.
- Recommendsu/TheOtherOneK in r/askportland · Feb 2025
Suggests the Sandy location as a good pick, noting it's open from early morning into the afternoon.
- Caveatu/Blake-Dreary in r/Portland · Feb 2025taste
Questions the hype, saying the food wasn't good on two visits.
- Recommendsu/misterdavid42 in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Names Cameo Cafe as a brunch pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/bloodycpownsuit in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Names Cameo Café as a breakfast pick without detail.
- Recommendsu/QZDragon in r/askportland · Jul 2025taste
Calls the Cameo monte cristo very good.
- Recommendsu/----0___0---- in r/PortlandOR · Jun 2025
Says they really like Cameo Cafe as the non-airport option.
- Recommendsu/pdxczmate in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Says Cameo Cafe opens early on Sunday and calls it a good choice.
- Caveatu/MountScottRumpot in r/Portland · Feb 2025taste
Feels the food is weak and that the appeal rests on fond memories of old-fashioned diners, recommending other spots instead.
- Mixedu/normanbeets in r/askportland · May 2025ambience
Calls it quirky grandma-style kitsch worth seeing, though says its diner food is basic.
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