Cheryl's on 12th
18 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR26 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cheryl's on 12th has more breakfast supporters than warners, but it is not an undisputed pick. Several diners praise the food; one reports fast service and beignets, and another says breakfast travels well for delivery. Critics call the food poor or overhyped. A diner who likes the place would avoid it for a weekend date, and another finds the room loud and crowded. The positive consensus sits alongside concrete objections to both food and atmosphere.
Address
Cheryl's on 12th, 1135 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Beignets
- Best for
- Breakfast
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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/IzilDizzle in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Included in a bare list of suggested breakfast places.
- Caveatu/Specific_Humor_1152 in r/askportland · Feb 2024taste
Calls it quite poor and says it was worse than the hype suggested.
- Recommendsu/likethus in r/askportland · May 2024variety
Lists Cheryl's among places that have vegan options.
- Caveatu/Ivy-Jack in r/askportland · Jun 2025ambience
Advises against it for a date; calls it popular but loud and crowded.
- Recommendsu/N3T3L3 in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025service
Reports usually being seated promptly and receiving a beignet on arrival.
- Recommendsu/coughberg in r/askportland · Sep 2026taste
Says it looks greasy but their own visits did not match that.
- Recommendsu/Ancient_Ad1700 in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Suggests Cheryl's on 12th.
- Recommendsu/Vman808 in r/askportland · Apr 2025
Suggests this downtown spot for brunch among its other picks.
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- Recommendsu/Numerous_Many7542 in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025service
Agrees with the Cheryl's recommendation and considers the food worthwhile.
- Recommendsu/beccarooz in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Suggests Cheryl's on 12th in SW and advises booking a reservation.
- Recommendsu/Exciting-Initial8762 in r/askportland · Aug 2025
Names Cheryl's as a single suggestion, with no details.
- Caveatu/NUDES_4_CHRIST in r/askportland · Feb 2024value
Agrees it is poor and says it does not justify its prices or the buzz.
- Caveatu/6th_Quadrant in r/askportland · Feb 2024taste
Says its catered food was poor enough to avoid and doubts the praise for sit-down dining.
- Caveatu/EveningCloudWatcher in r/PortlandOR · Nov 2025taste
Calls it overrated, though they often bring out-of-town guests for its dependable gluten-free choices and never understood the appeal.
- Recommendsu/Mr_Pink747 in r/askportland · Dec 2023service
Just visited; says it's good with fast service and free beignets.
- Recommendsu/Full_Cause273 in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Lists Cheryl's on 12th as a breakfast suggestion.
- Recommendsu/raincoastgirlpdx in r/PortlandOR · Nov 2025
Says they also like it; points to the SW 12th location.
- Recommendsu/United_Effective828 in r/PortlandOR · Jun 2025taste
Enjoys visiting Cheryl's downtown and says the food has been consistently good on their visits.
- Mixedu/HellyR_lumon in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Likes Cheryl's but says skip it for a weekend date and go on a weekday.
- Recommendsu/2worldtraveler in r/askportland · Feb 2025delivery
Has had Cheryl's delivered and says it travels well and has a great menu, a tricky feat for breakfast food.
- Recommendsu/SnausageFest in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Calls Cheryl's the other main downtown option for morning catering.
- Caveatu/man_teats in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Recommendsu/Blackeye30 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Names Cheryl's as a suggestion, with no details given.
- Recommendsu/ShanShan9413 in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Suggests Cheryl's on 12th for brunch, alongside Brix Tavern.
- Caveatu/GenericDesigns in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Insults people who think it is worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/slowblink in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Names it as a brunch option.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.