Bertie Lou's
14 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many diners recommend Bertie Lou's for brunch, and one regular says the ranch Benedict is their go-to. Another diner calls the polenta benedict their ideal brunch dish, and one diner really loves the home fries and says the portions suit teenagers. One diner says the place has stayed good over time. Two diners pushed back: a longtime regular found their last visit very disappointing, and a diner who brought a child said the kid's pancakes and bacon came out burnt.
Address
Bertie Lou's Cafe, 8051 SE 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97202
At a glance
- Best for
- Brunch
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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/gnirpss in r/askportland · Nov 2024taste
Calls it a local classic, says they love the home fries, and notes portions suit teens.
- Recommendsu/nutella23 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Names Bertie Lou's as the best, by a clear margin.
- Recommendsu/SubstanceMuted7521 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Names Bertie Lou's as one of their top benedict picks.
- Recommendsu/Usual-Diamond-1754 in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Definitely recommends Bertie Lou's in Sellwood.
- Recommendsu/Licensedloosegoose in r/askportland · Jan 2026taste
Regular stop for them; the ranch Benedict is their go-to, with a usual wait.
- Recommendsu/Blueskyminer in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Not sure it's the top, but calls the whole visit there very good.
- Recommendsu/Olde_News in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Says they love the place and it was a go-to during their younger brunch-going years.
- Recommendsu/SwabbieTheMan in r/askportland · Jun 2026consistency
Says Bertie Lou's has consistently been good over time.
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- Recommendsu/Tumblehawk in r/askportland · Nov 2026taste
Agrees with an earlier recommendation and says they enjoy the Bookman version at this restaurant.
- Recommendsu/jagersmama91 in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Offers Bertie Lou's as a direct answer to the brunch question.
- Recommendsu/bo_bo77 in r/askportland · Nov 2026taste
Calls Bertie Lou's polenta benedict their ideal brunch dish.
- Recommendsu/Complete-Potato-9358 in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Calls Bertie Lous in the best option in Sellwood-Moreland.
- Recommendsu/DecentDissent in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Says they like this place, offered as an answer to the brunch request without details.
- Caveatu/hyperbolic_dichotomy in r/askportland · Nov 2024taste
Visited with a kid; the pancakes and bacon came out burnt and inedible.
- Recommendsu/sargepoopypants in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Names it as a brunch recommendation.
- Caveatu/Burrito_Lvr in r/askportland · Apr 2024taste
Was a longtime go-to but says last visit was very disappointing.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.