Cameo Cafe, 82nd And Sandy
26 people recommendvia r/askportland27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Cameo Cafe for brunch. Several single out the pancakes, including the Banana Acre and the buckwheat ones, and several others praise its Korean-influenced dishes, such as kimchi omelets. A couple of commenters mention huge portions, one calls it a small, busy place, a couple say the East location opens early, and one says the Vancouver location lacks charm. Comments cover Cameo's East location and its Vancouver one; the one listed here is the East location on NE Sandy.
Address
Cameo Cafe East, 8111 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213
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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/Nice-Marionberry3671 in r/askportland · Apr 2024portion
Says food is very good with huge portions, small busy place, worth it.
- Recommendsu/Livid-Effect6415 in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Calls the banana acre this cafe's top pancake and says the food is great overall.
- Recommendsu/littleminibits in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Recommends this cafe as an answer to the funky brunch question, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/eatingfartingdonnie_ in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Gives Cameo Cafe a firm top recommendation.
- Recommendsu/buttholetittynipple in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Names it as a brunch suggestion.
- Recommendsu/rocketmanatee in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Recommends this cafe's big, fluffy pancakes and its Korean-inspired savory pancake options.
- Recommendsu/judgeridesagain in r/askportland · Apr 2024taste
Calls the dishes with Korean influence excellent and enthusiastically praises them.
- Recommendsu/TraditionalCookie472 in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Says this cafe's pancakes are delicious, especially the buckwheat ones, which stand out.
Show all 27 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Alternative_Block478 in r/askportland · Jan 2025
Commenter names Cameo as one of their favorites for pancakes.
- Recommendsu/Otis_S in r/askportland · Jan 2025variety
Recommends Cameo Cafe as a change-of-pace option.
- Recommendsu/dananotdana in r/askportland · Jan 2025
Commenter recommends Cameo for pancakes.
- Recommendsu/vulture_cabaret in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Calls this a top brunch pick in town and says they love it and hope it lasts.
- Recommendsu/misterdavid42 in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Names Cameo Cafe as a brunch answer to the Friday question, with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/bloodycpownsuit in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Names Cameo Café as a brunch answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/kegel_strength_coach in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Says the jam there is excellent.
- Recommendsu/Possible-Voice23 in r/askportland · May 2026
Mentions the East location opens early in the morning.
- Recommendsu/raisedbytelevisions in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Agrees with the earlier recommendation of this cafe.
- Recommendsu/Delvis43 in r/askportland · Apr 2024taste
Calls it a top-tier gem, praising kimchi omelets and bread.
- Recommendsu/Physical_Night_19 in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Simply agrees with the Cameo Cafe recommendation.
- Recommendsu/INDIEfatigable in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Brings Cameo Cafe to mind as a good breakfast option.
- Mixedu/thethirdbestmike in r/askportland · Apr 2024portion
Praises huge scramble plate but says the Vancouver location lacks charm.
- Recommendsu/TheMiddleE in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Gives Cameo a one-word recommendation.
- Recommendsu/pdxgreengrrl in r/askportland · Jun 2026variety
Says Cameo stands out for its unexpected Korean dishes.
- Recommendsu/oohumami in r/askportland · May 2026
Suggests going east to Cameo Cafe.
- Recommendsu/LAChocoThunder in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Lists it among places they like, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/CHiZZoPs1 in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Agrees this is the answer.
- Recommendsu/jodis-germanshepehrd in r/askportland · May 2026
Mentions the cafe opens early in the morning.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.