Tin Shed, Alberta
34 people recommend, 2 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
Tin Shed on Alberta earns repeated breakfast recommendations for grits and biscuits. Three commenters praise the grits, and two particularly enjoy the biscuits. One diner also describes a dog-friendly setting, a dog brunch menu and a hot sauce worth taking home. Reservations are repeatedly mentioned, though several diners still report waiting. Vegan accounts conflict: some recommend the options, while others miss dishes they say were removed. One regular also reports a slow interval between ordering and getting food.
Address
Tin Shed Garden Cafe, 1438 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Biscuits, Eggs benedict, Grits
- 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.
- Recommendsu/cocopuff09238 in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Recommends Tin Shed on NE Alberta and advises booking ahead.
- Recommendsu/mfhaze in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Has always liked Tin Shed and enjoys walking around its Alberta area afterward.
- Recommendsu/MetoliusOR in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Gives Tin Shed as the answer, with no further details.
- Recommendsu/TraditionalCookie472 in r/askportland · Oct 2026taste
Says they keep thinking fondly about Tin Shed's biscuits.
- Recommendsu/DanielleSuzanne in r/askportland · Jul 2025taste
Praises Tin Shed's bowls and suggests pairing biscuit-and-gravy with cheesy grits.
- Recommendsu/ThrowAway5491069 in r/PortlandOR · May 2026
Names Tin Shed as a breakfast pick, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/petrichoring in r/askportland · Aug 2024wait time
Says Tin Shed takes online bookings so there is no wait, with openings at the requested times.
- Recommendsu/Beebrains in r/PortlandOR · Feb 2024
Included in their breakfast/brunch shortlist of places.
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- Recommendsu/SlowChat12 in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Also likes Tin Shed, though it fills up quickly and a wait is likely.
- Recommendsu/Diligent_Volume1344 in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Gives this name as an answer to the question, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/N3T3L3 in r/PortlandOR · Jan 2025taste
Says they usually go for the eggs benedict, praises the grits, and notes a reservation is required.
- Recommendsu/desertdweller2011 in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Agrees with a complaint about trendy-brunch lines, but says Tin Shed doesn't belong in that group.
- Recommendsu/DougieDouger in r/PortlandOR · May 2026variety
Recommends Tin Shed for a traditional breakfast.
- Recommendsu/SNDWAV3 in r/PortlandOR · Nov 2025
Suggests Tin Shed Garden Cafe as a breakfast option.
- Recommendsu/manzananaranja in r/askportland · Jul 2025wait time
Names Tin Shed as a pick and notes that it takes reservations.
- Recommendsu/chimi_hendrix in r/PortlandOR · Jun 2025
Puts Tin Shed on Alberta in a list of classic Portland brunch picks.
- Recommendsu/BassCat75 in r/askportland · Jan 2024taste
Says Tin Shed's grits are really good.
- Recommendsu/MeetMeAtTheCreek in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Lists Tin Shed among the better brunch options.
- Recommendsu/Intelligent-Try-9964 in r/askportland · May 2026
Named as a breakfast option in reply to the early-opening question.
- Recommendsu/Additional_Rain5267 in r/PortlandOR · May 2026
Calls Tin Shed outstanding.
- Recommendsu/TiredRundownListless in r/askportland · Apr 2026
Suggests Tin Shed and says it takes reservations.
- Mixedu/jewww in r/askportland · Jun 2025variety
Likes Tin Shed and its vegan curry but feels its vegan-friendly image overstates reality; ended up with potatoes and toast.
- Recommendsu/threerottenbranches in r/PortlandOR · Apr 2025
Says Tin Shed does a great breakfast, especially for vegan eaters.
- Recommendsu/myflesh in r/askportland · Mar 2025taste
Recommends a secret menu item called The Latin.
- Caveatu/jagrbro68 in r/askportland · Jun 2026wait time
Says food there always takes a long time between ordering and arrival.
- Recommendsu/_kbg in r/PortlandOR · Mar 2026
Named in a list of favorite spots for breakfast or brunch, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/kelaar in r/PortlandOR · Nov 2025taste
Backs the Tin Shed suggestion; says it once had their favorite brunch and they plan to return.
- Recommendsu/Negative_Wrap_4121 in r/askportland · Mar 2025variety
Says vegans have more options than expected at Tin Shed.
- Recommendsu/marthafitzy in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Names Tin Shed as the answer, nothing more.
- Caveatu/Nervous-Writing-613 in r/askportland · Jun 2025variety
Says it used to offer vegan options but thinks it stopped.
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