Genie's Cafe, Division
13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend Genie's Cafe for brunch, and two commenters praise its Eggs Benedict. Another names the crab cake as their answer to the best benny question, and a couple say the biscuits are good. On the downside, one diner had a poor Eggs Benedict on a recent visit, with firm eggs and broken hollandaise, while another diner says the place looks worn down, though the food is still fairly good.
Address
Genies Cafe, 1101 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Eggs benedict, Biscuits and gravy
- 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/I-miss-LAN-partys in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Names Genie's as their top pick for the best benedict.
- Recommendsu/Relevant-Studio-2132 in r/askportland · Oct 2025taste
Likes the biscuits and classic diner vibe; also mentions plenty of house-infused vodka.
- Recommendsu/TwoLetters in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Says Genie's has amazing benedicts.
- Recommendsu/King_Kung in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
A commenter says Genie's biscuits and gravy are solid.
- Recommendsu/RealSpliffit in r/askportland · Nov 2026
Names Genie's crab cake as their answer to the best benny question.
- Recommendsu/TheVelvetNo in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Lists Genies among the best places they have found for this.
- Mixedu/MooPig48 in r/askportland · Sep 2026ambience
Says Genie's looks worn down lately, but the food is still fairly good.
- Recommendsu/sameasiteverwuzzz in r/askportland · Sep 2026
Names Genie's as a personal favourite, one of several breakfast spots they wouldn't call greasy.
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- Recommendsu/fourbeesnw in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Suggests it as one option for the brunch request in inner Southeast.
- Recommendsu/disappointer in r/askportland · May 2026
Notes Genie's opens at 8 on weekends.
- Recommendsu/Mindless-Act1887 in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Bare suggestion placed on Division, in reply to the brunch-and-espresso request.
- Recommendsu/PDX-Brooklyn in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Suggests it as a weekday option, alongside another café.
- Recommendsu/Technical_Moose8478 in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Says the only worthwhile thing to order at Genie's is excellent.
- Caveatu/snugglebandit in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Says their most recent eggs benedict here was poor, with firm eggs and broken hollandaise.
- Recommendsu/flaregunpopshow in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Mentions Genies depending on the time.
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