City State Diner
20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
A few people name City State Diner as a brunch pick, and many point to its eggs benedict. Two people praise the pancakes, and a few say the Best of Both Worlds, a biscuit and gravy with eggs benedict, is worth ordering. One diner says arriving early keeps the line manageable. One person pushed back on the place without discussing the food.
Address
City State Diner and Bakery, 128 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Eggs benedict, Best of Both Worlds: biscuit and gravy with eggs benedict, Pancakes
- Best for
- Brunch, Visitors
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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/HOT16MUSIC in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Recommends City State, highlighting its prosciutto option for benedicts.
- Recommendsu/Physical_Night_19 in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Calls City State legit for biscuits and gravy.
- Recommendsu/nonsensestuff in r/askportland · Jul 2026variety
Says this diner serves pancakes, has a few menu options beyond them, and offers outdoor dining.
- Recommendsu/SubstanceMuted7521 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Also names City/State as a top benedict pick.
- Recommendsu/jamesdeanmusicscene in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Recommends this diner, saying the food is excellent and the line stays manageable if you arrive early.
- Recommendsu/goagoagadgetgrebo in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Praises the Best of Both Worlds combo of biscuit and gravy with eggs benedict.
- Recommendsu/moonpeebles in r/askportland · May 2026
Says City State opens at 8.
- Recommendsu/surfingforfido in r/askportland · Nov 2023taste
Says this place has amazing pancakes.
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- Recommendsu/Samassin24 in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
A diner calls the eggs benedict among their favorites in town and praises the gravy as excellent.
- Recommendsu/Grand_Opinion845 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Declares City State the winner for the benedict question.
- Recommendsu/Uknow_nothing in r/askportland · Nov 2026
Names City state as their answer to the best benny question.
- Recommendsu/neon_nebulas in r/askportland · Jul 2026
Answering a request, this person names City State Diner as the place to go for benedicts.
- Recommendsu/AhoyMatteyPDX in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Seconds the diner and suggests a split dish, half benedict and half B&G.
- Recommendsu/idkmybfftiggz in r/askportland · Jun 2026
Names City State as a good breakfast choice.
- Recommendsu/Artichoke-Rhinoceros in r/askportland · Mar 2026variety
Describes several benedict versions and a benedict-and-biscuits combo it says is great, with stools and outdoor seating.
- Recommendsu/Portland- in r/askportland · Jan 2025taste
Was surprised by how strong the pancakes were, while admitting limited comparisons.
- Recommendsu/yardini in r/askportland · Mar 2026taste
Says City State is the clear choice for eggs benedict.
- Recommendsu/MycologistConstant13 in r/PortlandFood · Apr 2025taste
Says the Benedict at City-State is great.
- Recommendsu/Heliophrase in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Names City State as a brunch suggestion.
- Recommendsu/venusasaburrito in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Suggests the City State spot on NE 28th as an option.
- Caveatu/Difficult-Produce-66 in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Dismisses the diner recommendation without describing any food.
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