The Little Griddle, Hawthorne
27 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/Portland, r/askportland, r/PortlandOR30 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Little Griddle's breakfast recommendations cover its Portland outlets, with Hawthorne repeatedly named. One diner specifically likes Hawthorne's vegan breakfast burrito and corncake-style pancakes; another recommends the business's biscuits and gravy. Waits and space divide opinion: one visitor describes a line and few tables, while a Hawthorne commenter says a group can fit. Seating and wait reports concern different outlets rather than a uniform experience.
Address
Little Griddle, 3566 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Vegan breakfast burrito, Biscuits and gravy
- 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/California415808 in r/Portland · Dec 2023taste
Names this spot as one of the trip's best breakfasts, singling out its sausage biscuit.
- Recommendsu/SnailGuardianArt in r/Portland · Apr 2024
Listed as a favorite under the breakfast heading, with a Hawthorne location.
- Recommendsu/AutumnStar in r/Portland · Feb 2025
Complains the list robbed Little Griddle of its due recognition.
- Recommendsu/madrinks1 in r/Portland · Feb 2025wait time
Jokes the wait is already long enough, implying it's popular.
- Recommendsu/BritInBirkenstocks in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Gives a short, enthusiastic pick of Little Griddle.
- Recommendsu/DanielleSuzanne in r/askportland · Jul 2025taste
Calls Little Griddle scrumptious and suggests a spiked coffee served in a quirky mug.
- Recommendsu/FantasticBreadfruit8 in r/askportland · Mar 2026taste
Calls it among their top breakfast picks in the city.
- Recommendsu/old_dolio_ in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025
Recommends the Little Griddle location on Hawthorne as a breakfast pick.
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- Mixedu/Ok-Writer3512 in r/askportland · Mar 2026wait time
Says the food is good, but the few tables and long lines make it a place they avoid.
- Recommendsu/MeetMeAtTheCreek in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Lists Little Griddle among the better brunch options.
- Recommendsu/girlnamedave in r/askportland · Apr 2026wait time
No reservations, but a Yelp waitlist; says it is usually quiet until later morning.
- Recommendsu/Downtown_File9017 in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Names it as a brunch option.
- Recommendsu/bitchvibesiscoming_ in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025taste
Says the food is good and not overpriced.
- Mixedu/neon_nebulas in r/askportland · Apr 2026ambience
Loves Little Griddle but worries a group of six may feel cramped in its small space.
- Recommendsu/suicide_blonde in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Names this place as the answer, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/peachgremlin in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Says they like this place too.
- Recommendsu/oookkaaaay in r/askportland · Jun 2025value
Says the vegan burrito is well priced and mentions vegan pancakes.
- Recommendsu/AltOnMain in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Says Little Griddle is great.
- Recommendsu/Proverbialsunshine in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025
Suggests it as a breakfast option too.
- Recommendsu/AffectionateQuail965 in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Go-to spot; original Fremont location is very small inside.
- Recommendsu/Matching_Luggage in r/PortlandOR · Jun 2026portion
Jokingly says the biscuits and gravy are filling enough to nap after.
- Mixedu/tettoffensive in r/askportland · Apr 2026ambience
Says a group of six can fit, but only in a couple of spots.
- Recommendsu/magic_paws in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Names Little Griddle with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/ronworldpeace in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Names this as a breakfast pick with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/LAChocoThunder in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Lists Little Griddle among places they like for this request.
- Recommendsu/IntroductionMurky947 in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Says it is their go-to spot.
- Recommendsu/NoMoreOuches in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/Motor-Cell5547 in r/askportland · Nov 2026
Names Little Griddle as a breakfast option, with no added detail.
- Recommendsu/LumpyWhale in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Names Little Griddle when asked for breakfast spots.
- Recommendsu/Away_Issue in r/askportland · Jan 2024taste
Calls the polenta bowl excellent, though it is not technically grits.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.