Jam on Hawthorne
27 people recommend, 12 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 25 threads.
What people say, in short
Jam on Hawthorne has more breakfast supporters than warners, but the split is substantial. Pancakes receive praise from several diners, while another highlights kimchi hash and French toast. Queues and crowds recur throughout the discussion, and critics call the food overhyped or not worth waiting for. Vegan options divide opinion, with enthusiastic recommendations alongside complaints about limited or unsatisfying choices. Two commenters say the former kids' play area was removed, contradicting an older favorable account; do not plan a visit around that amenity.
Address
Jam On Hawthorne, 2239 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Pancakes, Kimchi hash, Biscuits
- 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.
- Caveatu/rabbitfeet666 in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Says to skip Jam, calling it overrated.
- Caveatu/Unlikely-Grape-5762 in r/askportland · Jul 2026taste
Calls Jam mediocre at best and finds the interior echoey; says they dislike the place.
- Caveatu/butchscandelabra in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Thinks it is among the city's most overhyped brunch places and is glad to have skipped it.
- Mixedu/spicyhobbit- in r/askportland · Apr 2026
Had mixed views on it.
- Caveatu/trilliumbee in r/PortlandOR · Apr 2025
Notes it is often suggested but personally considers it overrated for breakfast.
- Caveatu/_ConfettiCake in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Mocks people queuing at Jam, implying it is not one of the genuinely good places.
- Recommendsu/IzilDizzle in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Included in a bare list of suggested breakfast places.
- Mixedu/Potential-Classic004 in r/askportland · Jun 2024ambience
Had mixed views on it.
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- Recommendsu/FlapXenoJackson in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Recommends the gluten-free pancakes, describing a favorable personal report of their taste and texture.
- Caveatu/gravitydefiant in r/askportland · Mar 2025taste
Thinks Jam is a poor choice with few vegan items, and says its plate is greasy and oversalted.
- Caveatu/raghaillach in r/askportland · May 2024wait time
Says the place is not downtown and the wait is never worth it.
- Recommendsu/zeade in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Names Jam on Hawthorne as the top pick.
- Recommendsu/snoopwire in r/askportland · Jun 2025variety
Says Jam on Hawthorne still offers strong vegan choices despite being unpopular online.
- Caveatu/Fried_egg_im_in_love in r/PortlandOR · Jun 2025consistency
Would no longer recommend Jam, having liked it much more years earlier.
- Recommendsu/anonymity76 in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025
Lists it on Hawthorne as a breakfast pick.
- Recommendsu/N3T3L3 in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025taste
Calls it really good and a Portland staple, but notes it takes no reservations so arriving early helps.
- Recommendsu/chimi_hendrix in r/PortlandOR · Jun 2025
Includes Jam on Hawthorne in a list of classic Portland brunch picks.
- Recommendsu/MeetMeAtTheCreek in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Lists Jam on Hawthorne among the better brunch options.
- Recommendsu/escaped5150 in r/askportland · Jun 2024variety
On last visit, Jam on Hawthorne had a kids' hangout area and a menu that suits everyone.
- Recommendsu/AltOnMain in r/askportland · Jan 2026taste
Says the spot has a strong potato-and-sauce plate.
- Mixedu/poopmongral in r/PortlandOR · Apr 2025
Praises the food and atmosphere but dislikes the coffee.
- Mixedu/ynotfoster in r/PortlandOR · Apr 2025wait time
Calls it their usual breakfast spot, though weekends there feel too crowded to enjoy.
- Recommendsu/bythevolcano in r/askportland · Dec 2023taste
Reports enjoying the ricotta-lemon pancakes at this place.
- Recommendsu/FiberWalkWithMe in r/askportland · Jun 2026variety
Named as an early option that isn't strictly vegan but has options.
- Recommendsu/Dashtego in r/askportland · Apr 2026wait time
Tentatively suggests Jam on Hawthorne and advises arriving early to avoid crowds.
- Recommendsu/lorikay246 in r/askportland · Jun 2025variety
Agrees the vegan options there are good.
- Recommendsu/TheActuaryist in r/PortlandOR · Jun 2025taste
Still loves Jam's food, praising the kimchi hash and French toast and calling it affordable.
- Recommendsu/Negative_Wrap_4121 in r/askportland · Mar 2025variety
Says vegans have more options than expected at Jam.
- Recommendsu/sundayssauce in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025
Names it in a list of breakfast suggestions.
- Recommendsu/brueso in r/askportland · Dec 2023wait time
Enjoys it despite longer waits.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.