Besaw's
11 people recommendvia r/askportland11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Besaw's for brunch. Several note that it takes reservations, and some call it excellent or say they are big fans, though one commenter says a wait is typical.
Address
Besaws, 1545 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
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/GreenLetterhead4196 in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Names Besaw's as one of three brunch suggestions.
- Recommendsu/curlywhirlyred in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Answers the brunch request with just the name Besaw's, offered as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/sarah627 in r/askportland · Jan 2026ambience
Suggests it for a similar vibe and says it takes reservations in Slabtown.
- Recommendsu/Macncheesesounds in r/askportland · May 2025
Lists this among several brunch suggestions for the northwest request.
- Recommendsu/lexuh in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Suggests making reservations at Besaw's as the alternative option.
- Recommendsu/beccarooz in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Lists it among Northwest options for the brunch request.
- Recommendsu/EpicSeshBro in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Names this spot as a brunch pick.
- Recommendsu/IntentionOver in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Big fan of this place, which takes reservations; unsure how suitable it is for kids.
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- Recommendsu/Bulldog_Mama14 in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Recommended as a brunch pick with an exclamation, no details given.
- Recommendsu/freshairr in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Says Besaw's does the requested deal and takes reservations, answering the group brunch question.
- Recommendsu/jclone503 in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Notes a usual wait but calls it excellent.
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