Gigi's Cafe, Hillsdale
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Gigi's in Hillsdale is recommended for waffles, including a liege version one diner calls exceptional. Other commenters point to chicken and waffles, while one praises the cheesy grits. A visitor describes it as their closest local match to a Southern breakfast. One regular suggests arriving early because it gets busy later in the morning. Two diners report disappointing experiences, with one saying they would not return. A separate commenter specifically finds it kid-friendly.
Address
GIGI'S CAFE, 6320 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Waffles, Cheesy grits, Chicken and waffles
- Best for
- Breakfast, Family
- 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/lightingiseverything in r/askportland · Jan 2024taste
Says the cheesy grits are pretty good; has not tried the other grits options yet.
- Recommendsu/dartheduardo in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
After trying many spots, calls GiGi's the closest to Southern breakfast; admits having taken an edible first.
- Recommendsu/ThrowAway5491069 in r/PortlandOR · May 2026
Names Gigi's as a breakfast pick, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/BananaMayoSandwiches in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Says to come for grits and also order the chicken and waffles.
- Recommendsu/kungfuml26 in r/askportland · Apr 2026wait time
Calls it the best; says going early keeps waits short and they have gone often.
- Recommendsu/EvolutionCreek in r/askportland · Jan 2026taste
Calls Gigi's very kid-friendly with good waffles; savory diners should order from the other menu side.
- Recommendsu/green_and_yellow in r/askportland · Apr 2024taste
Calls the liege waffles at Gigi's spectacular.
- Recommendsu/Content-Patience-138 in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Calls GiGi's really legit; personally prefers their chicken and waffles.
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- Caveatu/curlywhirlyred in r/askportland · Jan 2026service
Agrees with another diner's disappointing experience at Gigi's.
- Caveatu/legendary-spectacle in r/askportland · Jan 2026service
Used to enjoy Gigi's but reports disappointing later visits and would not return.
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