City State Cafe
22 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland25 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Eggs Benedict are City State's recurring draw, including the Best of Both Worlds combination of Benedict with a biscuit and gravy. Two commenters also praise the pancakes. One diner describes counter stools and outdoor seats in warmer weather, while another recommends arriving early to reduce the chance of a queue. A dissenting biscuit fan found its sheet-pan version merely okay rather than the flaky style they wanted. The breakfast consensus is positive without making every dish an equal success.
Address
City State Diner and Bakery, 128 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Eggs Benedict, Best of Both Worlds, Pancakes
- Best for
- Breakfast
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/Physical_Night_19 in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Calls City State legit for breakfast.
- Recommendsu/jamesdeanmusicscene in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Recommends the diner, saying the food is excellent and that arriving early avoids long lines.
- Recommendsu/goagoagadgetgrebo in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Calls the combo of a biscuit with gravy and an eggs Benedict a fantastic item.
- Recommendsu/DanielleSuzanne in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Lists City State Diner, implying its name already signals the diner style.
- Recommendsu/moonpeebles in r/askportland · May 2026
Says it opens at 8, answering the early breakfast question.
- Recommendsu/idkmybfftiggz in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Simply names City State as their pick.
- Recommendsu/spicyhobbit- in r/askportland · Apr 2026
Named without any description in the breakfast, brunch and bakery section.
- Recommendsu/SeniorPerformance828 in r/askportland · Jun 2025taste
Calls City State's tofu scramble decent.
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- Recommendsu/Pdx-b in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Describes it as a gem.
- Recommendsu/delanie in r/askportland · Jan 2026taste
Says this spot makes strong benedicts and good potatoes.
- Recommendsu/surfingforfido in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Says City State's pancakes are excellent.
- Recommendsu/Samassin24 in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Says City State's eggs benedict ranks among their favorites and its gravy is outstanding.
- Recommendsu/neon_nebulas in r/askportland · Jul 2026taste
Recommends the place specifically for its eggs Benedict.
- Recommendsu/AhoyMatteyPDX in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Agrees with the diner pick and suggests a split plate of benedict and biscuits and gravy.
- Mixedu/DjMonsieur in r/askportland · Oct 2026taste
Calls City State's sheet-pan biscuits okay but short of the flaky style they want.
- Recommendsu/Artichoke-Rhinoceros in r/askportland · Mar 2026taste
Loves its many Benedict versions and a Benedict-biscuits combo; notes counter stools and outdoor seats.
- Recommendsu/Portland- in r/askportland · Jan 2025taste
Admits few pancake comparisons but was pleasantly surprised by how good its pancakes were.
- Recommendsu/yardini in r/askportland · Mar 2026taste
Recommends it specifically for eggs Benedict, calling it the top choice.
- Recommendsu/Sultanofslide in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Has had breakfast there a few times and found it does the job.
- Recommendsu/normanbeets in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Names City State as their pick.
- Recommendsu/Heliophrase in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Names it as a brunch option.
- Recommendsu/venusasaburrito in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Suggests City Sate as an option for breakfast.
- Caveatu/Difficult-Produce-66 in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Warned others off after a bad experience.
- Mixedu/wiiillloooo in r/askportland · Aug 2024service
Had mixed views on it.
- Recommendsu/GivinItAllThat in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Names City State as the answer, nothing more.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.