Cricket Cafe
12 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Cricket Cafe on Belmont receives repeated breakfast recommendations, with pancakes, tofu scrambles and the Portland Skillet's mushroom gravy among the specific picks. Two diners report little waiting on their visits, while one describes it as calmer than Jam. For a large group, a commenter only suggests that tables might be combined and recommends calling first. Another diner finds it pricey but worthwhile occasionally. Those reports do not guarantee quick seating or room for a particular party.
Address
Cricket Cafe, 3159 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Portland Skillet, Pancakes, Tofu scramble
- 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.
- Mixedu/Unlikely-Grape-5762 in r/askportland · Jul 2026taste
Says Cricket Cafe's food matches Jam's, but its room is calmer.
- Recommendsu/Distinct_Long_2615 in r/PortlandOR · Nov 2025
Suggests Cricket Cafe as a great option across the river, in a different style.
- Recommendsu/pdx_mom in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Names Cricket Cafe as the answer, with no details.
- Recommendsu/greasylady in r/askportland · Jun 2025taste
Loves the Portland Skillet, especially its mushroom gravy.
- Recommendsu/ManofMrE in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Says Cricket Cafe's food is good and tables could be pushed together for a group this size; suggests calling ahead.
- Recommendsu/sidbirdie in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Names Cricket Cafe as a brunch pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/suicide_blonde in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Unsure it counts as a classic diner, but says the pancakes are delicious.
- Recommendsu/Artichoke-Rhinoceros in r/askportland · Mar 2026taste
Says its Benedict is good too, and notes window tables suit solo diners.
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- Recommendsu/BakedTamale in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Includes Cricket Cafe in a personal list of favorites.
- Recommendsu/peachgremlin in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Recently visited and found it pretty good.
- Recommendsu/oookkaaaay in r/askportland · Jun 2025taste
Says the pancakes and tofu scrambles there are good.
- Recommendsu/likeitgrey in r/askportland · Jul 2026taste
Newcomer who ate here without a line; found it excellent, pricey but worth it occasionally.
- Recommendsu/ratchelle in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Offers this as one of two options, with no further detail.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.