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Mother's Bistro in Portland is a four star American restaurant. This is a great place. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Downtown neighborhood. The menu is loaded with home-style favorites. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, breakfast, brunch, and lunch. This place is open late and good for groups.
Mother's Bistro & Bar serves up slow-cooked food in the heart of downtown Portland. Featuring authentic cooking from mothers around the world, signature dishes include pot roast, meat loaf, chicken and dumplings and crab cakes, as well as featured dishes from a different mother each month. Everything is made from scratch using the best possible ingredients--great salads, soups, homemade biscuits and desserts, too. In addition to the sunny dining room, the separate Velvet Lounge with chandeliers and gilded mirrors is perfect for a pre-or post-theatre cocktail.
3.0 of 5 stars.
You definitely need to get here when it opens if you don't want to wait for tables to turn over on the weekend. Mother's had a very solid brunch. I was impressed with it until I had Screen Door's...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Mother's Bistro/Lounge for happy hour and really enjoyed it! This place is always a madhouse when I've been there for lunch or breakfast. But it was surprisingly quiet for happy hour. Easy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite breakfast places, we love the biscuits and gravy, possible the best in Portland, although I always seem to make it down there on a Sunday morning, OMG the wait sucks, but at least...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got there at 9am and seated immediately. We waited for a server for about 5 minutes, somehow, there was a mix-up which server had our table. I asked the manager about this and he was so apologetic, he...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. Definitely one of the best "traditional/American" breakfast places in Portland. 1 for having coffee options from Stumptown. You may choose which coffee to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always jam packed, but always figures out a way to make you have a good experience. I appreciate that they are so incredibly busy but still manage to be friendly and courteous- not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For breakfast Mother's B&B is overrated and too expensive. We sat outside and had coffee, a blackberry waffle, and a Mexican egg scramble for $22.40. Food was a little better than average. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the bloddy maria is solid. try it out.i also really enjoyed their fresh berry pancakes. i think it was the hottest pancake i've ever had, and that is good.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby found this place on Yelp while searching for breakfast/brunch places in Portland. We arrived here at 9:30AM (opens at 9AM) on a cold and rainy morning and to our surprise there were loads of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went to Mother's for breakfast on a Friday morning. There was a fairly short line to get a table but it was well worth the wait. For being completely packed, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Mother's for 9 years or so now. First introduced to me as "the quintessential Comfort Food restaurant," years later I am just as happy with it, and find myself still ordering "the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard the rants and raves (mostly raves) about this restaurant for some time--for reasons I can't quite explain, I've never tried it myself. That all changed this afternoon when I brunched with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great bistro in downtown Portland. On all the lists as one of the top places in Portland. In an older building, it is decorated with a home style feeling atmosphere. Was seated in one of the booths...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Mother's yesterday for brunch. It was super-crowded, which was of course, a great sign. The waiter was knowledgeable and helpful, and seemed really hopped up on caffeine. He suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food, had a bit of a wait but was well worth it. Jason was a great server, ask to be seated in his section.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were walking around trying to find a restaurant, we asked a store keeper where to go for breakfast, quickly she replied, "Mother's", so we marched right over there. I got a good vibe immediately,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Mother's last night on the recommendation of a friend and they did not steer us wrong! Great atmosphere and even better food and service. I had the Pork Tenderloin Medallions, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to really like Mother's, but we were really disappointed with our brunch. The server was very friendly and efficient, but the food was underwhelming. We had the eggs benedict and the french...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A special friend and I went to Mother's Bistro at about 9:30am on 8/23, not realizing that so did 3,000 other hungry portlanders and non portlanders alike. About 30-35 minutes after we put our names...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's Bistro is my favorite PDX brunch spot. It's worth it just for the Frosted Flake Crunchy French Toast. I wish their hours weren't so limited and their wait weren't so long. Reservations are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mothers is really great. Staff here is friendly. I go on Sundays with my family. The food is solid but the ambiance is exactly what you're looking for from a Sunday brunch joint. The wait was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You cannot go wrong with brunch here. All plates are great so there are no bad plates. Service is always nice and helpful. The ambiance is very chabby chic, but it works.Most of the food is Eastern...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my first trip to Mother's, the waiter challenged me to try the eggs Benedict. I told him I'm a hollandaise sauce snob, and he said if I didn't like it, he would pay for the dish, and pay for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK but not great, basically. I paid $30 for a cup of soup, an entree, a scoop of sorbet, and tea; you can get a lot better in the area in this price bracket. The food was competent but not highly...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the type of breakfast joint that I always hoped existed somewhere. Kudos to the Deluxe Hotel front desk attendant for pointing us in the right direction. Wherever I end up eating a mediocre...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Lisa and Brian, I recently visited Portland - great town, pleasant energy and lot's fun. I spent the day at the market and then walked to your restaurant to eat lunch. I ordered your Grilled...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On my recent trip to Portland, my goal was to go to the Waffle Window for breakfast. But, considering the 107 degree heat, and 3 mile walk over the Hawthorne bridge, I decided to go with the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Place. Love the atmosphere the only annoyance is some of the other brunch patrons. I went here twice on my weekend visit. Once for drinks and once for Brunch. The staff rocks, the cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word to describe this place: WOW! I was very impressed! There are only a few breakfast joints that deserve high praise...and this is one of them. A couple of our friends introduced us to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. Wow. Another review for Mother's. Yay!Yeah, I know; EVERYONE and their MOTHER (hah! pun intended!) has been to Mother's Bistro & bar. If you haven't been, I have news for you: you will soon....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I ate breakfast here on Thursday morning around 9:30. There was no wait. I had the biscuits and gravy which was pretty good. I've had better though. The service was good, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coolest dining room. Sit at the bar and take-in the crazy vibe. And don't succumb to your desire to order something heavy...you'll regret it later. Keep it light and check out the atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars!i docked a 1/2 star cuz we sat at the bar for a little while before someone finally took our order but other than that, everything was spectacular. we arrived right before the breakfast rush...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By happenstance I eat at Mother's Bistro for breakfast and lunch within three hours of each visit. With such a high concentration of culinary experience at this eatery, I can without reservation...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I admit it, a beautiful waitress who banters and chats with me wins more points than it probably should. I don't care, this waitress made my day in a totally not-creepy, not flirting way. Mother's was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times and always had good service. Not this morning. The waitess left the table right in the middle of our ordering, returning without an apology. And we didn't even get a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to bring your mom. Not so great place to bring your Zen meditation club for vegetarian brunch.Wait times are very reasonable, except maybe on mother's day (d'oh, I thought no one else...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'll probably be SHOT for 2-2.5 stars, but so be it.Honesty is what it's about, right?So, I've been to Mother's off and on for years. For breakfast more times than I can count, dinner at least 3 and...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first heard about Mother's from the rave reviews on a fabulous blog I follow, so I definitely wanted to check it out for brunch during our vacation in Portland. I enjoyed it every bit as much as I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Mother where art thou? What, wrong relative? Who cares! I was nervous about this place since it was so hyped. I feared it would disappoint, but it didn't! I went for breakfast on a Wednesday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think that it's about time that I updated my review. I really like this place. It's got the best blueberry pancake that I have ever had in my life ever. The bagels are fantastic. The french press...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast for Father's Day...I had been at the Original Pancake House a week earlier & this place was wayyyyyyyyyy better....They also make some awesome breakfast drinks....Great Bloody Mary's &...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere and food are awesome. I was there on the 4th of July and enjoyed the Ribeye and fries. WOW, they have awesome fires!Who is that waiter I had. If he says 'hold on, I'll be back in 2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey but good food, good portion sizes and decent service.I ate dinner here years ago on a business trip and really enjoyed it but hadn't been back since I moved here last year. So I was excited...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best bloody Mary in Portland, hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We had heard great things about this place. It did not live up to expectations. We sat at the counter on Saturday morning after a huge influx of people entered when Mother's opened. We waited at least...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It wasn't much to write mother about... I had a prosciutto wrapped chicken breast with a yummy garlic sauce, but the prosciutto didn't really have much flavor...the bread was too big and not so good,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks fancy in the photos, but it's actually pretty casual. So I think I was caught off guard when our server greeted us and asked if we wanted to start off with a French press. I said yes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT location in downtown, DELICIOUS food, EXCELLENT service and THE BEST desserts that I've had in the Pacific Northwest!We had chicken and dumplings, pot roast, and a burger for the little ones....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My only real complaint is that my leftovers went missing! Boo! I was going to eat that. Great service and a great meal. Not too rushed, not too formal for a really delicious dinner. Cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Danny and I took the Amtrak Cascades down from Seattle to Portland for the day, and upon arrival our first stop was Mother's Bistro and Bar. Since we weren't able to get in the last time we visited...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
lived up to my expectations... and more.loved the mike's special scramble.went around 2pm on a saturday and didn't have to wait.my new favorite brunch/breakfast spot in ptown!
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give Mother's only 3 stars, just because it's quite small and crowded inside. The food is very good, but Mother's is always so busy and crowded because of it! Good luck trying to get in on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are so many reviews for Mother's I was not going to post but this one is different because it's about dinner!We got there and were greeted by a very friendly person who gave us seating options-...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish that I lived in Portland so that I could go to Mother's every morning. Our sever was very busy but extremely charming, food and drinks came quick considering how busy they were. I had the Tony...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Arrived in Portland the night before, woke up early and got to Mother's at 9:05. We were lucky as in about 15 minutes it was packed. Great egg dishes and the portions were huge. Great service and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HUGE portlonsSTUMPTOWN coffeeeggs benedictblueberry pancakesall deserve 5 starsservice was friendly, food was good. all worth the 20 minute wait at 12:30pm for brunch on saturday.DEFINITELY will be...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really like Mother's. I was doing brunch solo and this place was packed, yet I was able to squeeze into the bar and grab brunch. The wait and bar staff were great (even though it was a complete...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great breakfast!The portions are huge and the price is more than reasonable. I'm a big fan of the Presidential omelet, stuffed with peppers, onions, broccoli, spinach and garlic. Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
place makes me think that if martha stewart and laura ashley were able to have a love child, this would be it. i love the wide windows and bright colors, - of course it was somewhere i had to take...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know this reads like a copy of all the other reviews but I have to say it again... DAMN, THIS PLACE IS LEGIT!!!!Yes, the line is long... if you don't want to wait for excellent food, go to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. The food could not get any better, or I would be convinced that I was dead, there is an afterlife, and I was in it. (The GOOD afterlife, not the bad one.)The place is decorated kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, but don't go unless you are starving or willing to split with someone. The portions here are huge. The service was great - very friendly and willing to suggest local favorites. If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Mother's Bistro before a concert in Portland. The food served at the restaurant is standard fare with an extra twist. The rolls to start were very good. We had the macaroni and cheese du...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmMother's! mmmDidn't really know what to expect with this place. It's charming, busy, succcessful and enjoyable. Took about 10 minutes waiting, then was seated promptly and ordered quickly.Had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily one of the best lunches of my life.Prosciutto wrapped chicken. Oh. My. God. I was so hungry and enjoyed my food so much that I hardly said a word during the course of the meal.The ambiance is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just walking around Portland after leaving the airport and thought I would walk inside and have a look. The food here ended up being one of the highlights to my trip.To begin with, my server was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, there's a ton of reviews on here already, but I just had to put one up. This is certainly the best all-around breakfast restaurant I've been to and will continue to go to. That being said,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy yummy yummy I've got love in my tummy!Mother's serves up refined comfort food in a shabby-chic, elegant dining room. All the elements add up to a very pleasant evening out with family and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really hate to say more good things about Mother's. It's already so hard to get in there on Sundays. But,I love Mother's. Love it. It's my favorite kind of restaurant - the kind where everything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, if you go to Mother's on a weekday, you won't have to wait long. but seriously, it was pretty crowded for a Wednesday afternoon. Aren't people supposed to be working or at school? I'm on a break...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pretty good, but it doesn't make up for enduring atrocious waits and surly staff. For the price, there are many better joints in Portland that are eager to earn their check...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's the many years when my father would make a huge mess in the kitchen cooking Saturday breakfast. Maybe it's that my father is the one who cooks breakfast the way I like it: greasy, in large...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a wonderful breakfast at Mother's. I started with Stumptown coffee (perfection), then had blueberry pancakes with apple sausage; both divine! My waiter was a joy. I love this place. If I lived...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So...this was amazing! We all ordered the Egg's Benedict because as we were waiting (about 15 minutes) we kept seeing it go by and it looked delicious. Egg's Benedict is my favorite breakfast food of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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My fiancee and I had made reservations (a party of two) over a week before. When we came in, fifteen minutes before the reservation, we told the host staff that there would still be a wait. Being that we both...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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My fiancee and I had made reservations (a party of two) over a week before. When we came in, fifteen minutes before the reservation, we told the host staff that there would still be a wait. Being that we both...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is, hands down, my favorite place in town to have breakfast. The wait can be extremely long during peak hours, but the food and service is definitely worth it. The staff is very friendly and...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best calamari in the city, hands down. Amazing breading and perfectly cooked. We had a big party with picky eaters and the service was outstanding. Everyone loved their meals.
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was in Portland for a competition and my team and I stayed at the Benson Hotel. I guess one of our friends who has previously been to Portland recommended Mother's to us. This is my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well after reading all the reviews of breakfast...we charged right over first thing on our first morning. Wow! This place is so cute....very homey and kind of french country without being too cutesy....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service alone merits more than 5 stars at Mother's. I started clocking these guys, and they turn around a table in 2 minutes flat. No rush while you're sitting there, they're courteous as can be....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno, maybe it's due to my love of Mama Mia's that my taste buds were overly biased to this place in the beginning, but I have had breakfast twice at Mother's (experiences years apart from each...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The space lived up to all the raves, there certainly were a variety of interesting rooms in which to brunch. Arriving right at 9am, we found the place already in full swing. It was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The eggs benedict were perfect. The bloody mary leaves a lot to be desired. Horseradish for instance..Seems like a very nice place though.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was our first stop on my weekend trip to Portland and it was a delight! The chandeliers and cutesy decor definitely won me over. I was really fond of the flocked black wallpaper in the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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I recently spent a Sunday morning waiting my turn to eat at Mother's after the male host had told me it would be 45 minutes to an hour before he could seat my party of 4.He had informed me that in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to Mother's Bistro twice as an out-of-towner and must say that we'll return once again when next in town. Getting there at 8:45ish helped us be seated at 9AM on a Sunday. The ambiance is very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited on Valentine's Day and while the wait was long, it was worth it. The food was great and our service was impeccable. The food and champagne recommendation were right on and even on such a busy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Mother's Bistro twice now, and while acceptable, I just cannot figure out why people clamor to this spot. The food is just okay, I have had the french toast and the eggs benedict, both...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so jealous of people in Portland for having such a great brunch place like Mother's! Seriously, where is the brunch love in Silicon Valley?!? There really isn't any place with nearly as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Portland over the weekend and decided to eat at Mother's because it got so many great reviews. The wait was almost an hour, but it was so worth it. The food here is fabulous and the drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a delicious breakfast here with a few friends of mine on a Saturday morning. There was a huge wait. Somehow, my friend was able to talk the hostess into seating us quickly (thank you,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this place was in SF. I love brunch and this place not only had awesome food, staff and decor with personality, but hard alcohol, too! What once was a small and packed joint is a now expanded,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's is probably one of the best brunch places I've had. The line forms quickly, so I do recommend getting here early. I sat at the counter and went solo, so I didn't wait long. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place was packed! Luckily our friends went and put our names down early on a Sunday morning. We waited about 45 mins to be seated for 6 (plus baby). Coffee was really good. Cinnamon roll (which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Summary:Pretty restaurant with good food in downtown Portland. I would recommend this place and I would go back again.The Background:Parking is a little hard to find, as far as I can tell the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been to mother's 4 times now, and every single dish is delish, no matter what's being grubbed. especially wonderful are the mac&cheese varieties, and biscuits&gravy. i wish i could afford to eat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Solid 4 Breakfast experience.Gayle and I had breakfast here late Saturday morning. There was a 30 minute wait, but we thought that Mother's staff handled the crowd and the turnover in a very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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We went there on 01/30/09 for a friend's birthday and the group of 12 will never go back there again and will be sure to inform our friends. The gentleman that brought our water and bread was in a bad mood, we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really great place. On a Sunday morning there was a wait (30 minutes, not bad) but the atmosphere is lively and fun, and the food is very good. This is a great place to take out-of-town guests. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's is like the Ichiro Suzuki of breakfast places. I've never been totally blown away by any of their dishes (they lack home run power), but they are incredibly, consistently good (lots and lots...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best Italian Frittata here! Liked it so much that when I got back to Seattle, I made more frittatas to satisfy my newborn craving. Of course if was not nearly as good as their's. Warning...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To you, delicious crunchy french toast: well met!And the eggs benedict? Excellent. And the potoatos? Best breakfast potato things ever!I've only just made my first trip here, but it's for sure a place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm kind of torn about how many stars to award Mother's...we used to make a tradition of going once a year a few years back, and on the strength of those memories I went in recently fully expecting a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has an androgynous vibe that makes it an awesome date place. It has a bar and tv with some captioned sports playing, as well as some feminine decorating and comfortable seating. The menu is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Mother...! Yummy yum yum! Our concierce sent us here for our first morning in Portland, and was AWESOME! Our only complaint; a long wait! But once we were in, the service was great, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you just need some comfort food.... And Mothers will not disappoint. Pot roast, mac and cheese, pot pie, and so on. It's a little on the pricey side, and the decor was a little out of my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm such a fatty for vanilla flavoured french toast covered with crunchy flakes, topped off with bananas and walnuts, and sprinkles of powdered sugar. That's all I can remember. Fatty french toast,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's is a delicious, homey Portland gem. From the rich Stumptown French press coffee served in white mugs stamped with "call your mother" to the friendly servers who give honest recommendations...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes! Mother's is wheelchair accessible! Just have them bring out the ramp. Do you think a place serving such formidable breakfasts would expect you to walk out? (BYOWC)
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only went here once, but in my four years in Portland I wish I would have discovered it earlier! It's the sister restaurant to Mama Mia's (which is next door). The food was great as well as the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading about how crowded this place gets, I decided to wake up early at 10AM to stroll down here for some good ol' fashioned brunch. It actually wasn't busy there at all. The host - wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate breakfast here and really enjoyed it. It has a relaxed atmosphere, comfortable seating and fantastic french press coffee. The corn flake encrusted french toast was delicious. I had the homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service is great, food is great, (wish it was a weekend, because I wanted eggs Benedict) but the special was very good. Only problem I had was that the plates could be shared.. the portion size was a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omg! best breakfast i've had EVER! i ordered the biscuits and gravy and i got enough food to feed all of sudan. i felt kinda bad about that and tried my best to finish it. unfortunaly, it was futile...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have this thing for macaroni and cheese. When I looked at the menu and saw this place had mac n cheese du jour, I knew I was going to like it.We stopped in for lunch and I wasn't let down. The mac n...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely worth going, but be ready to wait for a table. We arrived around 10:30am on a saturday and it was packed. Their set up is a little strange, there is two parts to the restaurant, and a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of my favorite eats in all Portland. Mother's is one helluva gem. The people here have it going on! This is a solid, solid place The inside is cute and relaxed and the workers are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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**I'm revising my rating because Lisa, the Executive Chef and Owner actually cares about customer feedback. I'm giving this restaurant a recommended because it sounds like she is going to work with her staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to take out-of-towners, but still maintains the appeal of a local's-only place. The salmon hash was delicious and even looked so good my neighbor reached across the aisle to ask me what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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We love to go try new places in Portland and Mother's is a recommendation we're only too happy to pass on to others! We love this place. I love to cook, but it's nice to step out and have some home made...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Mothers serves up the best breakfast. Everything I have had there has been amazing. Usually you have to wait for a table and the staff is always great. The service is always good.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you are an out of towner and looking for an awesome place to have breakfast, look no further. An amazingly shappy chic ambiance with the open ness of a loft gives this place comfy cozy meets...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The name says it all. I like the food. Its hearty, tasty, has texture....just plain and simple good. The atmosphere warm and inviting- like having dinner with your family. Last year I went there...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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I wish I could review the food, but I am currently snarfing down a McDonald's because after a 45 minute wait our lunch still hadn't come so we left. This was not at the height of the rush either. We arrived...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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I wish I could review the food, but I am currently snarfing down a McDonald's because after a 45 minute wait our lunch still hadn't come so we left. This was not at the height of the rush either. We arrived...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
mother's bistro has amazing decor. from the second we walked up and saw the crowd outside, we coudnt wait to get in. the food looked great, though i hated to admit, it really didnt stack up. it is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Upsides: Sunday brunch at 11am and only had to wait 10 minutes. Pretty decent food, french press coffee and service. Generous portions that can feed a growing boy like me. Interesting atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Plain and simple, this is a great place to eat. The staff is friendly, helpful and professional without being stuffy and fussy. The rooms are old style Portland relaxed and fun. Not a hint of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite breakfast places in the Northwest. I took the time to write a note since it hit my mind since my last visit, which was over 2 years ago. I hope they've preserved the process and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place to have brunch. I was expecting a crazy wait but we didn't have to wait for more than 15 mins on Sunday at 11:30 am. The portabella scramble and ham frittata were both solid. The french...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't wait to return to Portland! We only visit once a year and this restaurant was recommended by our concierge.While there was what seemed like a long wait, we were seated promptly. The menu had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, how do I compete with a 160 plus reviews at last count? Ummm, well I suppose I don't.So let's start with the basics. I've been there once, and it was for breakfast. Yes, it was good, phenomenal...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa. I'd heard that they were good for breakfast, but I guess I was still surprised when I stumbled over from the hotel about 10 mins before they opened on a Sunday morning to find *a lineup outside...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is our top breakfast spot when we're visiting Portland. The crunchy (corn flake) french toast is the best! Weekend mornings are busy, so be prepared to wait before being seated... the breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice lookiing little place. It was GG's B-day and we started our day off with breakfast here. The staff was great. The only table was by the door and very cramped. I asked if we could just belly up to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love everything about this place but the wait and unique opening hours.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's all about the cornflake french toast here! Okay, and the Bloody Mary's. I've lived in Portland for five years and had never been. I'll be back ;)
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a class act, I tell ya. The scene, when we walk is, is a neurotic couple from out of town, starving, not knowing where to eat in downtown Portland, but worried the place is too fancy to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had an enormous craving for a heartier dinner while kicking around happy hour this week, and decided to drop by Mother's for dinner at around 7 on a Wednesday.I have to say that the service I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh, I can't decide if this is a 3 or 4 stars place.Food. Good. 4 stars? No. Well, except for the death by chcolate brownie sundae. Oh yeaaaah, baby, that was awesome.But a pulled pork sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mac and Cheese du jour.... Hell yeah!!!We sat in the lounge instead of the dining room, I would recommend this if on a date. They have these curved velvet seats that are perfect for 2 people to get...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah. This is the stuff. Enjoy a great bloody mary at the bar while looking across the crowd in the large, high ceiling dining room and just watch the buzz. Fast moving, efficient, and friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Crab Cakes = 4 stars Pot Roast = 4 Bread = 5 Atmosphere = 5 Value = 4This was the first place we tried in downtown portland and it has been one of the better experiences. Its walkable from the Max...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
probably one of the best brunch restaurants of all time. it really is perfect; the decor, the food, the service. i absolutely loved the french toast. although it was busy, i don't remember having to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother.('s)Tell your children not to walk my way.(to the edge of downtown on SW Stark Street, look for the morning crowd outside)Tell your children not to hear my words.(of salmon scrambles, eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is why I love Yelp. I had no idea where to go for brunch in Portland, and one quick search through the talk threads sends me to Mother's! This place was terrific...and busy, although we didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On my vacation, I had breakfast here on a weekday. I sat at the bar. The bartender asked me if I was 21. Ha. I had the biscuits and gravy and loved it. It was decadent. Portion was huge and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Mother's on several occasions and it has yet to falter. Breakfast, lunch, even a large group for dinner...they have delivered a great culinary experience, busy or not. Everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a cute place...i love how they decorated the restaurant. I went here a few times when I was living in Portland, and none of those visits disappointed me. It's always good to make reservations,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unless I've got something monumental planned, I'm pretty lazy on the weekends. I typically don't get out of bed until around 11am or later and don't even think about breakfast for another hour or so....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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I don't care where you come from, or what language you speak, if you tell me people are going to die and that you are destined to become a martyr, I will call the cops on you. And I did, no thanks to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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I don't care where you come from, or what language you speak, if you tell me people are going to die and that you are destined to become a martyr, I will call the cops on you. And I did, no thanks to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome breakfast. Awesome. Nothing crazy here - just straight up good breakfast food. The wait is usually long but it's worth it. The food is excellent and the french pressed coffee served at the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about this place was fantastic. A few blocks from our hotel, super friendly service, cute waiters, quick service, and incredibly delicious brunch. We got pancakes w/ berries and cream,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
worst than the ER, the wait here on a saturday will turn any happy mood into frustration. reservations need to be weeks in advance, and maybe the lack of good brunch places in town leads everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm shallow, but both the servers were way hot. I like that in a place.I remember hearing somewhere, maybe soon after this place opened, that it wasn't really a super formal, stuffy type place....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met my Portland BFF and her son here earlier this spring. What a wonderful place to have brunch! It's picture-perfect surroundings with creative and delicious servings. It's a great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner with a friend; I would take clients there too.Everything was great; the Pierogi, the Pot Roast, the Thai Chicken. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great Ruby Red Martini
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Skipped the breakfast and headed straight for the meatloaf sandwich. Superb! Washed it all down with a refreshing mimosa. Everyone in our group enjoyed their grub as well. Decor is very chic, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so i FINALLY had breakfast here (I love that you can get it until late morning or early afternoon - i forget which - on weekdays even). So, I had a YUMMY waffle and toast over a work lunch:)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a great breakfast there with Family this past Friday. The place was busy but we didn't have to wait to long for a table, it might of helped that we had a reservation. The decor of the place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's did not disappoint our expectations raised by Yelp and a friend's recommendation. We had a late Tuesday breakfast at Mother's before leaving Portland for the Williamette Valley wine country....
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Great homemade breakfast meals, kid friendly, and decent prices. Friendly staff also
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Just arrived home from a birthday dinner. My bro and I were celebrating together. Food was good and arrived in a prompt fashion. It's just the waiter was strange. He had a problem getting our bill right....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is AMAZING!The migas, fried ravioli, crunchy french toast, and hummus plate were DELISH. I especially love the french toast: super tender bread and nice crisp outside when you bite into...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eggs delicately scrambled with house made fresh mozzarella, a menagerie of local heirloom tomatoes, and herbs. Deliciously crisped potatoes yielding to buttery insides. A bagel flown in from H&H in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So if my mother ever visits Portland I would take her here. Went there for a late brunch and ended up getting the Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken sando. That was a great meal and another plus is you get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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We are here for our son's graduation and have been selecting brunch meal restaurants each day. WOW! Mother 's won the BEST brunch and atmosphere! We started with hot fresh blueberry pancakes as tasters which...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so this is how one can enjoy this place :1.Arrive for first seating (Absolutely necessary unless you love the sidewalk)2.Bring a friend3.Have them pay4.Order the french toast5.Make them order the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm....potroast. Makes me feel patriotic again.Makes me feel like painting old furniture yellow and sage with gold trim and covering my house in antique crystal light fixtures and mirrors. Like I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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yeah, this place seems like a decent hang, but I've never enjoyed the food.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The prices are pretty ridiculous for the simplicity of the drinks, ingredients and portions. I love that they have H & H bagels and made the simple salmon platter tasty. I do love the crunchy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had our best meal of our Oregon trip in April 2007 at this restaurant. The restaurant looked really lovely when we got there, and I was afraid it wouldn't be child friendly. However, they gave us...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really love breakfast/brunch...so much so that I'll have it for dinner. I've been to Mother's twice now and think it's overall a really nice place. I love the decor and the staff's friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Breakfast! This place was good! We love to go out to breakfast, and I knew that we had to make sure this was part of our trip! We were a little scared walking up and seeing a line of about 20...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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We went to this place and had good service and great food. I LOVE the Steak Frites. The place is quite charming and since we had reservations there wasn't a wait at all.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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I have been going here for YEARS and have had great service nearly every time. I look at the reviews below and think...disgruntled ex-employee? I think it's my new 'job' to look at stupid, egregious. arm-chair...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I dine alone, I eavesdrop.I play with my BlackBerry, fold the corners of my napkin in funny patterns and listen to what the people around me are saying.When I stopped in at Mother's Bistro for my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Been to Mother's dozen times for Bkfast and a few times for dinner. Perhaps, I am jaded, since we love to cook, but their food is good, not outstanding. It's just what it is, home cooking in a downtown spot....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I researched our first "breakfast" stop on our Pacific NW trip ahead of time. This place seemed to be the place that locals loved so we headed there Wednesday morning. I thought "we probably don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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My wife and I were went to mothers with my family. My sister told us that we had to go there because it's her favorite place to eat. I was disapoined when I looked at the menu because the food was basicly...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother oh Mother...I came here for breakfast on Saturday, got there about 15 minutes before they were open and there was a bee line. Hardcore Mother's breakfast groupies were ahead of me and some of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place..not so much for the food, although it is fabulous. But for the decor, staff, locale. I have been several times for family events, and Mother's Bistro has always been super...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if i lived in Portland, had a lot of money, and had a metabolism like a race horse (they're skinny, right?), I'd eat brunch at Mother's every freakin day.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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After walking the length of the brewfest and finding the lines for food, way too long, we decided to head up a couple of blocks to find a cool, relaxing restaurant. We happened to park right in front of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Time for vacation. We set up a date at the Westin Downtown Portland Hotel for a few days midweek. Following the mantra of "Eat until you're sleepy, sleep til yer hungry", we set off on foot to a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Mother's is now on my agenda for breakfast every time I am in town. Quaint atmosphere. Good service. Excellent menu and food.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a San Franciscan going cross country I've had some pretty crap food along the way. I used yelp when I hit major cities to have a great bite to eat and came up with Mother's in Portland for brunch....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love breakfast.I was in town for wedding and wanted to make sure I had a good breakfast while I was there.Mother's Bistro was AMAZING! The French Press carafe was the same as the one we use at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hung over you say? I have the perfect cure.While in town enjoying the waterfront blues festival, and many micro brews I found myself in need of a solid breakfast. We hit this spot twice, both times in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the best breakfast I've ever had. I've been to Mothers several times, ordering something different every time. Everthing has been superb. I highly suggest the roasted potatoes and fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words - Biscuits & Gravy. Probably the best B&G I've had though admittedly not one of my standards. Also, the salmon hash with poached eggs was a great choice also. If you order the coffee cake,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's was elegant yet homey, like eating breakfast in bed while being served mimosas. I dug this place not only for their perfectly flakey, buttery, delicious strawberry scones, or the stylish...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Mother's is famous for being a Portland institution that takes itself way too seriously, and they did not disappoint. We had breakfast reservations for a group made several days in advance. When I showed up...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although the wait was a bit long on the front end, we got 5 star service once seated. I thought the food was very close to orgasmic... or as close as food could get without raising suspicion.I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the food and drinks are still amazing, as always! almost lost a star for the insanely hot temperature of the bar area, just almost. tried the greek salad for the first time - the dressing was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yup, decor is great. Elegant yet cozy. Warm yet chic. Stylish yet...okay, you get the point. I could see this being a "omg let's have a Sex and the City brunch you guys!!!" setting on the weekends....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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We have gone to Mother's a few times and we really like the food. The prices are good. Staff is very friendly.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Heres the deal, mothers makes the best home made eclectic assortment of goodies in the world. Breakfast lunch or dinner is without a doubt first class.Plus While Im eating all this great home made food, I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Heres the deal, mothers makes the best home made eclectic assortment of goodies in the world. Breakfast lunch or dinner is without a doubt first class. Plus While Im eating all this great home made food, I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decor: five stars.Food: four stars.Unfortunately I couldn't swallow and take with me the black and gold wallpaper or the multiple chandeliars and haphazardly spotted mirrors as well as I could my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place would be pretty good, if only they could figure out how to split a check up amongst several credit cards. I came here with a large group and ordered the Mac and Cheese. It was alright,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Better than Mom used to make. (Sorry, mom :-) Look, you can't go wrong with comfort food in my book. I am from the Midwest, for God's sake --this IS the food you grow up eating over there. If the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When you take your mother-in-law somewhere for brunch and she can't speak because it's THAT good, there's just a little bit of magic in the air and your heart kind of skips a beat...We went here first...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting from Los Angeles and could not find a better place to experience Portland. The people are so interesting and the Coffee from Stump Town (french press style!!!) is the perfect compliment. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Homestyle food with reasonable prices and unique atmosphere... this place was a pleasant surprise.Still being on the diet, this vacation has been a tour of salads. The house salad was simple, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding service,food made well - but just normal -good ingredients
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Based on the one hour I spent in the bar at this place last week- I dig it. I freakin love the wall paper- I would have it tattooed on my body if only I could get it textured to feel like the raised...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good - I like the salmon hash but I don't like having to wait so long to eat here. I've been here for baby showers and your general Sunday brunch - it's a good place for groups but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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My boyfriend and I visited Mother's Bistro & Bar on Mother's day. I was quite shocked when the manager had told me unfortunately they were "reservation only" on Mother's day--I guess I should have anticipated...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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I LOVE this place. The food is always excellent, and the service is better and friendlier than ANY snooty restaurant in PDX. OK, you can't serve this much food to this many people and be perfect 100% of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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I LOVE this place. The food is always excellent, and the service is better and friendlier than ANY snooty restaurant in PDX. OK, you can't serve this much food to this many people and be perfect 100% of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. The service was pleasant and attentive most of the time (except the 15 minutes we waited to pay our bill, but that's not a deal breaker). The decor is shabby chic fabulous. It's a warm,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh wow. long wait but so worth it! got the eggs benedict. to die for! fun place too...bustling. like the decor.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soo good. I went there for breakfast on St. Patrick's Day, I ordered the salmon hash and was plotting to order a 2nd serving to take to go so I could enjoy it later. Another girl in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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I went here with some co-workers one day to see what all the hype was about. We sat outside. We were forgotten about by the waiter and then were overcharged for our meal. I won't be going back.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can only judge this place by the bar. I dunno. I mean, the service has always been a bit "hipper than thou" the few times I've been there. But you know, I can live with that.A. - The calamari is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered: Wild salmon hash, stuffed frittata, biscuit breakfast, carrot cake and grapefruit smoothie (frozen cocktail du jour). Everything was sooo tasty and looked beautiful. One person at my table...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Mom,Thank you for the scrumptious Mike's Special Scramble, the incredibly savory potatoes, the wholesome, flavorful toast, and the perfect, little table by the window. Can you please ask your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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The bartender didn't listen to a thing I wanted and seemed to charge me and my associates for every little thing. Sometimes in a bar, they don't knit pick like that. Is Mother's going bankrupt or something?...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to fellow yelper Jen K. for recommending this brunch spot to me! I LOVED IT! Man, I wish they had one of these back in the South Bay (in the Bay Area of Cali). Man! Decor- Think Laura Ashley...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Great food, nice atmosphere, solid yuppie:normie (whatever "normal" is supposed to mean these days) ratio, and, my personal favorite, a large orange...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here are the quotes that I heard while I was ear hustling:"Wow those biscuits are amazing, there must be a pound of butter in them""Oh I am so full, my tummy feels yummy, what a great way to start the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to preface this by saying that I really, really wanted to like this place. And I did, for the most part. Everything was great except for, well, my meal. Beautiful decor, very friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bias: I'm family here. I pay for my food, but I don't have to wait. I've been a regular for so many years that they treat me right. So you know I see this place through rose colored glasses.But that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Date Visited: Friday 4/4/08 (Dinner)After looking at the menu on-line, decided to try this restaurant's Mac 'n Cheese (vegetarian style). This consisted of spiral noodles, lots and lots of cheese (a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Though this seemed like it was the only place open for breakfast on a Sunday morning in downtown Portland (it was either room service or go for a little walk), it was still surprisingly good. It had a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went with my own mother. The waitress was very friendly, touchy even. The food was soo good, and the inside was charming/elegant/beautiful in the way that was pleasant, not in the way where it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with this place! Brunch is my favorite meal. Finding great places that service breakfast at noon makes the rest of my day better. :)I love the chandeliers. I love the crunchy french...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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I wanted to send a public thank you for the very special birthday breakfast, I and my "mother" were able to enjoy the day of the Shamrock Run. What a thoroughly "delightful" experience. Great food, and our...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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From a warm welcome, to a goodbye accompanied with home-baked cookies, our experience at this downtown bistro was superb. After a meal of homemade Chicken and Dumplings followed by the best damn BrownieSundae...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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From a warm welcome, to a goodbye accompanied with home-baked cookies, our experience at this downtown bistro was superb. After a meal of homemade Chicken and Dumplings followed by the best damn BrownieSundae...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum and yum. This has been one of my favorite places since moving to Portland 5 years ago. The decor is adorable, the food is delicious and the service is johnny on the spot. The wait can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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7 of us went to Sunday brunch yesterday, most of us for our 1st visit. The wait was long but understandable. The terrible service started right away. I went in looking for coffee and stood right next to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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7 of us went to Sunday brunch yesterday, most of us for our 1st visit. The wait was long but understandable. The terrible service started right away. I went in looking for coffee and stood right next to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
(From September, 2006)After pouring over the amazing menu filled with yummy treats in every form and reading the stories of the "Mothers", we finally decided on Breakfast. I had press-pot coffee, eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the food.However, the lukewarm reviews for service were correct. We came on a weekday morning with no crowds and our waitress was still more keen on "turning" the table than good service....
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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After an 30min wait for Sunday Brunch, we got seated at a dirty & greasy table w/ food on our chairs. I know their busy, but I do not mind wait for couple more minute for them CLEAN the table before seating...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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After an 30min wait for Sunday Brunch, we got seated at a dirty & greasy table w/ food on our chairs. I know their busy, but I do not mind wait for couple more minute for them CLEAN the table before seating...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap this place is good! My girlfriend and I were wanting to try someplace we have not been to yet, and Mother's sounded great (thanks to what all of the Yeeps...Yelpers(?) had to say). I must...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do believe this is currently my favorite breakfast joint. I prefer to sit on the "bar side" - exposed brick walls and ostentatious velvety wallpaper. Mirrors everywhere and over-the-top...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Don't just return a kindness, pass it along." Nice sentiment from their menu which also featured a fun story about the "Mother of the Month." I was completely charmed by this place when I had...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a gem of a restaurant Mother's is. There are simply not enough words to express how incredible of a place it truly is. Comfy-country-kitchen-meets-shabby-chic-elegance is what I'd like to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without any bias, I'll have to agree with Leanne G. This place is a gem.One of our meal highlights in Portland. Once you open the menu, you quickly realize the dedication this restaurant has to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been home from my trip to Portland about a week and I'm STILL thinking about this place! When walking into Mother's, I saw the word "bistro" and automatically assumed they were going to give us...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Such a great brunch. The line out the door should tell you that. Definitely worth the wait and they make every effort to keep the pace moving without ever making you feel rushed. HANDS DOWN the best...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my parents to Mother's Bistro for a rare "adult breakfast". I'm the youngest of 5 you see. And even though I am well into my adult years, I've never ever felt like my parents ever considered me...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Gotta try it. Just like mom used to make...large portions with lots of love. Very friendly staff and great menu. I recommend getting there earlier or making reservations. Downtown Portland is limited when it...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's is the place to go for breakfast or brunch if you're in downtown Portland. The staff is friendly, the food divine, and the atmosphere is downright homey - in the most loving of all possible...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Portland. I must come here on every visit to the northwest. The food is spectacular -- gourmet home cooking-- and the ambiance is fantastic. It is like you are eating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
woooaaaah-mama. Your food is as comfort-food-a-licious as, well, my own mama's. Which got me thinking: Lots of Mother's tributes have been performed over the years. Ode to mamas have been performed by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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I don't know about the neo-Victorian ornate black velvet wallpaper in the lounge area or the shivering little glass chandeliers in the dining room- but thankfully the decor did *not* reflect the food--Mother's...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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I don't know about the neo-Victorian ornate black velvet wallpaper in the lounge area or the shivering little glass chandeliers in the dining room- but thankfully the decor did *not* reflect the food--...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's so shabby chic, it's sick how mega fab it is. it's a fun restaurant, with a great hommmie feeling. Maybe a bit girly for the guys, but if you want to score some points, this is the place to go!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We just returned to Seattle from a great weekend in Portland and I'm still thinking about the Eggnog pancakes with Hot Buttered Syrup. WOW!!! They were delicious and I want some more right now,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good morning, Mother's!Good morning, salmon hash!Good morning best breakfast I think I've ever had!Hello, french-pressed Stumptown coffee...How do you do, lovely room with chandeliers that looks...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for breakfast on a Saturday Morning. My friend and I walked by the non-door side of the restaurant and noticed that no one was inside. "Maybe that's a bad sign," I said (not realizing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing brunch food - very very tasty.Went there with a couple friends, I got the crunchy french toast which was absolutely delicious, my friends got pancakes (he said they were good, but nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, I think I know how they got their name.This place was the mother of all breakfast/brunch joints. We started off our day here. If only every day began so yummi-ly. I got a scramble that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get there right when it opens and avoid the wait. I got there at 9 when it opened on Sunday and was seated and ordered in 15 minutes!Friendly people, cool atmosphere, amazing food. Wallpaper in the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanky, thanky Yelp for guiding me to quite possibly the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. MMMm.Oh, and I swear I spotted Morgan Spurlock. Perhaps Mother's is the remedy to all that Mickey Ds he...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody loves Mother's. Everyone except me. I guess others don't really mind waiting an hour in the rain to eat breakfast.But hey, to be honest, I've had nice experiences there and if it's not too...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It could have been the mimosa talking, but even sober, I still love this place. I don't think you can go wrong here. Examples:1. french press coffee, undoubtedly picked by beautiful Guatemalan virgins...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for an escape from the cold and rain Saturday morning we found this place and were not disappointed except that the wait would be 30 minutes. Walked over to the Saturday Market and back after...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Began my addiction with Yelp when I was searching for good restaurants in other cities, and thank god it lead me to Mothers. What can I add to the great ratings it always gets? Came for breakfast on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To get a proper feel for a dining experience, you must first walk through the door. The decor is absolutely stunning. Crystal chandeliers paired with jacquard wallpaper, heavy velvet curtains, large...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jason our server was full of all kinds of energy, as we arrived his section was sat nearly all at once. He had like 30 new orders to deal with, his explanation of the specials and recommendations on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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My husband and I visited the city of Portland. MOther's Bistro and Bar had been recommended by the conceirge of the hotel we were staying at.. We had eaten brunch at Francis resturant (a very poor meal )and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been meaning to write up Mother's as one of my favorite Portland breakfast spots. I always start with a french press and tall glass of orange juice. I then usually gravitate towards the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i enjoyed this place when i drove to portland from seattle... it was yummy food and served quickly..the waiter/hostess was accommodating yet a bit condescending if that's possible..maybe sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous. I've gone there for breakfast, and I've gone there for a quiet dinner with the wife. I've yet to try a dish I didn't like. (By the way, their Macaroni is awesome).Tho it would...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this place was in Rincon Hill in San Francisco. The place is decorated nicely, even though I commented the white bench seating looked like it fell out of a Hallmark picture. The plates are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I think I screwed up......I actually thought that chirpy gnome Rachael Ray had come here on one of her "$40 a Day" episodes spewing her trademark expressions..."Oh my gravy!"..."Yum-O!" as she...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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My husband and I have been coming to Mother's since we moved to Portland and have always been impressed by the quality of the food, service and overall environment. I wanted to take the time to let you know...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Thank you for all your wok taking care of the events and contracts for us at Mother's and Mama Mia's. Also, thanks for engineering a fantastic breakfast for us. We will definitely be back to PDX next year and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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I recently brought a group of 31 people to Mother's Bistro for lunch and it was great! I must compliment them them; not only on the food, but also the friendly service. We had a space to our groups use, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OOoooooooh MOTHERRRRR'S.Tell this place not to ever close.Tell this place that I like their food.But not their bathroomAnd not their wait-timeOohhh motherrrrrrr's!Can I eat here every day of my life...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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My partner and I had a wonderful dinner at Mothers and found it to be a warm, inviting atmosphere. We didn't have any problems with the wait staff being rude or having attitude, though they weren't as...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the decor in this place what with the mirrors, but when it gets busy-bfast/brunch/lunch-service can be a bit of a hassle. I think the servers split the tips but some of the servers bring the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since I moved to Portland, I've heard over and over again that Mother's Bistro is the best place for brunch. So I headed there, and while it was good, it definitely wasn't spectacular. Nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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This is a copy of a thank you note sent to Mother's on 5/17/08:I wanted to thank you, especially Margaret, for taking the time to help fulfill a Mother's Day wish of mine. My brother lives in Vermont, I live...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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This is a copy of a thank you note sent to Mother's on 5/17/08: I wanted to thank you, especially Margaret, for taking the time to help fulfill a Mother's Day wish of mine. My brother lives in Vermont, I live...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked Mother's. The food was good and there was a lot of it. My main complaint is that they need to have more omelet choices on the menu. I had the hot oatmeal, which was quite tasty. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being the type of guy who cringes at flashy, frilly brunch joints, it was to my joy & surprise to find that the atmosphere in Mother's was far from what I expected (for the record, I expected large,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mothers is the kind of place that isn't too flashy, but simply does everything well. I have had both lunch and dinner there and had excellent experiences both times. We have three young sons (all...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's offers up some decent food at decent prices. It didn't rock my world, but that might be because I've been spoiled by San Francisco's insanely great cuisine. But as food goes, it's solid,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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We choose this establishment because on the "quick review" it was noted that it was recomended for kids. We learned our lesson. READ ALL THE REVIEWS FIRST! Bad parking, a long wait,and minor annoyances can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mother's is the kind of place you can take....well, your Mother! With that touch of white Americana inside, they have very friendly service and good, organic and local food. Lots of typical american...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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I love Mother's for weekend breakfast/brunch. Lisa, the owner is so welcoming for kids and took my recommendations for a changing area seriously. They have some books and toys for the kids, but beware the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Mother's is wonderful for brunch. It can be crowded, but they have books and toys for children and do their best to get you seated as quickly as possible. The food is great and always hits the spot.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous breakfast. The scramble was to die for! The crunchy french toast was amazing! I would fly back to Portland just for the Sunday brunch!
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a native Portlander (although it seems that no one is). My family came up to visit my sister for a week. In that time, we went to Mother's twice. The place drives me CRAZY. It's packed way too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow-e-wow....Mother's rocked the house. With the help of my navigator we found mothers with little or no problem. Keep in mind on a crowded Saturday morning expect at least a 15-20 minute wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, it's good. Table had a mean lean to it though, sat four of us at two two-tables. Love the french-press coffee selection. I'm not sure how I feel about the cream mixed into the Salmon hash, I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and I ate here on a recent trip to Portland, and we loved it! The inside of this place is so well done, it seems like it should be featured on some interior design show. The food was great as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the name of this place is cute, and the inside of this place is cute, I wasn't very satisfied. First of all, the inside is very jam packed. I could tell the waiters and waitresses had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since it was the Fourth of July, not many establishments were opened in downtown Portland. As we walked from our hotel, we wondered if Mother's was open as well, since no one answered the phone when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Good Luck if you try to eat at Mother's. We never made it past the host stand. The two host's were completely incapable and it was 11am on a Wednesday. I'd hate to see them on a busy Friday night. Having been...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I reached Mother's Bistro last Saturday at about 8:45 AM, there was a huge line of people waiting near the restaurant. With all the reunion concerts going on this summer, I couldn't help but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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My experience at Mother's was so awful that I am compelled to write my first ever review. Citisearch says this is a good restaurant for children - I couldn't disagree more. I made a reservation for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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My experience at Mother's was so awful that I am compelled to write my first ever review. Citisearch says this is a good restaurant for children - I couldn't disagree more. I made a reservation for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another great place to come in Portland, OR. My friend and I had brunch here. The portions are pretty good size. Delicious and fresh food. I like the atmosphere of this place. It was packed and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Mother's - How I want to give you 5 stars!!! But, I can't...You don't serve eggs Benedict during the week! And that's the best dish served!On my first trip to Mother's, the waiter challenged me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like Mother's, but it ended up just pissing me off. We were there for Saturday brunch, so I understand there is going to be a wait. We were told 45 minutes to an hour--annoying,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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This is my 3rd visit to Mother's - each time for breakfast. Fantastic food each and every time. Only once (during the week) did I not have to wait for a seat - but hey - this is Portland! ANY good breakfast...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and the food was very good both times. They've remodeled since my last visit, but the theme is basically the same. I don't particularly like the decor, but I would say that most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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We choose Mother's for any special event that we can. Birthday? check. Mother's day? check. The list goes on and on. The food is great, the staff is friendly, and the location allows for a walk around downtown...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Featuring one of the best breakfasts in town, Mother's Bistro offers gourmet meals all throughout the day, in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Their menu spans from Southern to Italian to Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1st trip, the biscuits and gravy was awesome! the biscuits were toasted perfectly - so delicious and the bellini was great!2nd time, the biscuits tasted over cooked and eh. not really that great and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast at Mother's is a must-do for any Portlander dying for an amazing, down-home breakfast. The ambiance will make you feel like you are in the home of a southern belle the moment you walk in,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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After reading the comments on this site and hearing reviews from many portlanders I finally made it out to Mother's. I was treated extremely rudely by the hostess who shot me a dirty look for trying to tell...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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After reading the comments on this site and hearing reviews from many portlanders I finally made it out to Mother's. I was treated extremely rudely by the hostess who shot me a dirty look for trying to tell...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unless you want to wait for an hour, I suggest you make a reservation. This place has a fabulous brunch. Everything on the menu looked so good it was really hard to decide. The portions were so big,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great customer service, great food. Our party of 4 arrived at 11:15, half of us wanting breakfast, the other 2, lunch (which didn't start until 11:30). Our waitress put said she'd wait a few minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Date: Feb 2007Who: 2 adults, 2 childrenBill: ~$45I love breakfast food and this is one of the few breakfast places I would recommend in Portland, not that I've been to that many, but I wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a bit of heaven. I would love to give this place more than five stars! There can be a bit of a wait but it's worth it. The hosts are very friendly and give you straight answers on how...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great breakfast spot! We came on a weekday, and there was no waiting, but it was quite full. Server was overly cheery... which sometimes can be a turn off -- but she was prompt and very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, the deal with Mother's is the whole home cooking, "nobody does it like mom" appeal. They are said to incorporate new recipes into the menu that come from "real life" moms. Anyhooo... The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG fabulous. I had the Chinese Chicken Salad, which I feel neverending cultural shame in ordering, but it was delicious. The biscuits are surely homemade and were moist and required no butter, even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic Egg Benedict. Cute atmosphere..kinda Victorian and very comfy. Friendly service...yes, the waiter/waitresses look you in the eye, ask "how are you" and waits for an answer. Day & night...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mother's. By far one of the best breakfasts I have ever eaten. For a little bit of a wait, you won't be disappointed. The line does move fairly quickly and the hosts are always up front with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Mother's every single visit I make to Portland. I discovered it while staying at the Hotel Lucia and walked there with friends upon the suggestion of the concierge.I want to kiss that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum! Hey if parents are visiting, or you've had a really romantic night- this is the place to go to just enjoy life. It's perfect as a breakfast place, although the wait is really long. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want brunch here on the weekend, you should call ahead to make a reservation -- it's that popular, and for good reason. We really enjoyed our breakfast here on Saturday even though we were with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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We went there for Easter brunch because I have heard such great things about them. It was super packed and so we did wait a little bit after our reservation for our table. But what do you expect for a holiday...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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When a friend of mine comes in to town from San Francisco, we always go to Mother's. It is always crowded but that is the price you pay for good food. Their omelets are great and the breakfast menu is comfort...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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Mother's has a very cheerful, attentive staff. Sometimes even a little too cheerful before you get your first cup of coffee in you. And the coffee is amazing. They serve Stumptown in individual an French...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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I went to Mother's one night with high expectations having been deprived of matzah ball soup for quite some time. The broth was brown in color which is unusual and the matzah ball was just okay. I had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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When I booked a retirement party, the party manager quoted a price for each room. Each room was for a specific amount of guests, there was never a mention of any extra charge. The manager had recommended that...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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Have eaten here 3 times and the waitstaff was great. Food is not really anything to rave about but the Hostt/Hostess and mangement team are definitely not customer oriented. The latest experience was for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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We recently went to Mothers for a retirement luncheon. A member of my office coordinated the luncheon and prices ahead of time. When it came time for the bill we were overcharged by $100 for our lunch....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2007
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I have frequented this establishment for the past three years at varying times of the day and week in order to remain 'under the radar' so as to fairly assess the food and environment.I have witnessed the most...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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I have frequented this establishment for the past three years at varying times of the day and week in order to remain 'under the radar' so as to fairly assess the food and environment. I have witnessed the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I was pretty impressed with this place from the moment I stepped inside. The decor was really nice: lime and lemon-striped wainscoat, chandeliers, gold-framed mirrors everywhere, ferns, etc. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Before I even lived in Portland, Mother's was THE place we had to stop while in town! The waffles with chocolate chips are soooo good! Really, everything on the menu is heavenly and even BETTER then Mom makes!...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my doubts as I observed what seemed to me as a pretentious Sunday brunch crowd. It was drizzling on and off and the wait was pretty long. Maybe I was tired, I haven't had my coffee and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No one makes breakfast like momWe all know that no one cooks as good as our moms. Luckily for us orphans whose mothers don't live in P-town, we have this place to go when we feel like some good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty tasty and cute! We popped in on a Saturday morning and while there was a line outside the wait was maybe only 5-10 minutes. I'd heard good things about Mothers and they were right. The french...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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...was a real treat. Sure, it is full of irony, but our brunch was fantastic. With our reservation we were seated promptly and served a lineup of tasty breakfast eats.One of the best features of Mother's - H&H...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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...was a real treat. Sure, it is full of irony, but our brunch was fantastic. With our reservation we were seated promptly and served a lineup of tasty breakfast eats. One of the best features of Mother's -...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Mother's is in a spot known for consuming restaurants wholesale - the old Irish Bank Pub, if I recall, being the last prior tenant. Mother's broke the curse. No. Wait. Mother's DESTROYED the curse. It has been...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Mother's is in a spot known for consuming restaurants wholesale - the old Irish Bank Pub, if I recall, being the last prior tenant. Mother's broke the curse. No. Wait. Mother's DESTROYED the curse. It has been...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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love this place... when eating there on Valentine's day with our 9-month-old the owner of the restaurant actually picked up our child and walked around the restaurant with him so that my husband and I could...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Wow, I really love Mothers! I am a girl of very simple tastes and down home cooking always sounds so good, but if not done right can be really disappointing. My partner, on the other hand, enjoys living life...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just say, this place has the most incredible strawberry shortcake I've ever had in my life. Words can't do it justice. Even though it's been six months since I've had it, I still think about...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The MacNCheese and Gren curry are great. The Meatloaf was good, but of the gravy variety, not my favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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I had a very nice time at Mother's - as I usually do when I am in town. I've read the review just prior to mine and agree that lines can be long - but I know this. I live out of the country and I still know to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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I have to admit, the food is great. However, the service could really use some work. The attitude seems to be that they don't need your business (and with the long lines, I guess they don't) from the host....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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My mother and I have been coming to Mothers restaurant every week for a couple of years now - and until yesterday we had always been treated very well. Until yesterday. We walked in the door yesterday morning...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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I have to admit, the food is great. However, the service could really use some work. The attitude seems to be that they don't need your business (and with the long lines, I guess they don't) from the host....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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My experience....I went to Mothers on a Sunday afternoon, so I expected things to be busy. However, the host was WAY over his head and due to a mistake of his we (I was with two others) ended up waiting 45...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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My experience.... I went to Mothers on a Sunday afternoon, so I expected things to be busy. However, the host was WAY over his head and due to a mistake of his we (I was with two others) ended up waiting 45...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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I love Mothers, their desserts are amazing, the staff are all super friendly and the fish special is guaranteed to be tantalizing. The pierogis are great, the potato rolls are great, I just wish I could eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Breakfast had always been a great experience at Mother's, so we were shocked when Dinner was so poor! The food, the service, the attitude, everything! Our server was ice cold, not a warm or welcoming bone in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch was delicious and I liked the atmosphere - homey, comfortable, bright. I had a tofu scramble and my husband had a sausage scramble, both of which were tasty and satisfying. I was, however,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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The menu is not exciting, it has barely changed since the place opened 6 years ago--and if you scan the rest of the reviews posted here you will notice a recurring theme: the chef is downright horrible to her...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My family were in town, and we came here for dinner. I know that it has its reputation for breakfasts and brunch, but we are not really a breakfast or brunch family.The service was not the best, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food - excellent service - excellent atmosphere.What can I say -- this place lives up to its rep. We heard good things about it from everyone. And they were all true. The food was amazing....
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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Menu not expansive. Very limited for vegetarians. Try the specials from the featured mother. Sit in the bar area during the day for better service.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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I've been to Mother's three times & I honestly don't see what all the fuss is about. I never cease to be amazed at the line of people waiting to be mistreated by the host or hostess & to eat only average food...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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Unreasonable wait. The host was very rude when we inquired how close were we to being seated and informed us that we had only waited 13 of the 20 minutes and that it would be 45 minutes to an hour before we...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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Lisa Schroader (chef/owner) greeted us at our table, the service was great. I LOVE the decor, all of the mother/daughter photos are a nice touch. The breakfast is pretty ordinary. i mean, they have won local...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard tantalizing stories about Mothers, but hadn't been for several reasons. It is a bit expensive, not close to my house, and there is usually a wait. For my sister's birthday, she and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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Great ambiance sitting under sparkling chandeliers and lots of light we dined on great freshly squeezed OJ and the best egg's bene I've had in a while. The wait is long but the food is worth it. The seasoning...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Despite the LONG wait for brunch, the food at Mothers is the BEST brunch in Portland. The problem is, OBVIOUS tension between staff members and especially staff members and the owner, is almost unbearable. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Mother's was a great stop recently. We made reservations for 8 at 7pm in advance and showed up a few minutes early and our table was ready. Decor is light and airy - yellow and green. Service was excellent -...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2006
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my husband and i thoroughly enjoyed our dinners, pot roast for him and greek lasagne for me. the roast and lasagne were absolutely perfect, however, our server, was slow to get our orders, slower to get our...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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Very busy, sunny bright place to bring the whole family for a great breakfast.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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Wonderful for dinner but even better for brunch on the weekend with your family. Very laid back atmosphere with seriously great food.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/12/2006
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Baby-friendly. Very large expansive restaurant -- they seem to put the families in one room, which is great because you don't have to worry about making lots of noise. Good food.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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I recently took my own mother to Mother's for a weekday brunch and was shocked to hear how the owner spoke to her staff. She was pointed out to me by my own mother who had seen her in a magazine. We were both...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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I recently took my own mother to Mother's for a weekday brunch and was shocked to hear how the owner spoke to her staff. She was pointed out to me by my own mother who had seen her in a magazine. We were both...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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I always order the Pot Roast and it always keeps me comming back.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always wanted to dine here and finally did the other Saturday. There was a crowd waiting but we got in almost instantly. The space is huge and the decor is frenchy and comfortable. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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The staff here is so accommodating of babies.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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After watching my share of "$40 a Day" where host Rachael Ray asks locals for their favorite restaurant tips, I was ready to do the same. As luck would have it, the flower girl near Starbucks pointed us to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only Mother's Day destination to even be considered, but well worth it on any other day of the year as well. Sunday brunch is by far my favorite with an extensive menu and dozen's of different...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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Greetings,My husband and I just were there for lunch today. We had heard many great things about this restaurant and wanted to try it.The food was wonderful, but the service was lackluster. We had originally...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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Greetings, My husband and I just were there for lunch today. We had heard many great things about this restaurant and wanted to try it. The food was wonderful, but the service was lackluster. We had originally...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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The prices were reasonable and the food was tasty. We went for luch, but they were still serving breakfast items so we had eggs and sausage with potatoes. It was delicious. I liked the atmosphere. The inside...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2005
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We visit Portland quite often as it is one of the best places to visit if you like a walkable city. We had dined a couple of times with Mother's (one at their old location and one time in their new location)....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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We visit Portland quite often as it is one of the best places to visit if you like a walkable city. We had dined a couple of times with Mother's (one at their old location and one time in their new location)....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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friends suggested Mother's for dinner on a Friday night. coming in from out of town for the weekend, didn't know about this place, but do now. Impressive service, great, great food. Owner/chef was highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2005
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I am tired of the same ole breakfast spots. So we decided to head downtown to Mother's after hearing about this place for awhile. You aren't able to make same day reservations but the hostess told me to call...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. If you live in Portland and you haven't been to Mother's, go immediately. The food is comfort food from every imaginable cuisine, and the menu will be different eve...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Make a reservation, we were seated right away on a busy Sunday morning. Variety was excellent, food was delicious. Nice selection of teas and homemade lemonade. Good quantity of food and affordable.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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Here is my usual job schedule: two days in Vancouver, B.C., two days in Seattle, one day in Tacoma, two days in Porltand, Eugene, Medford, Redding, San Fran and then it starts all over again. Portland has two...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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Mother's is TRULY a Portland treat. If you are in the mood for AMAZING comfort food in a great atmosphere with wonderful service, please take a long Saturday evening and visit Mother's. Try the steak frite or...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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It's all about fast, friendly service and great tasting food. This place has them both. The portions were huge and the food delicious. We sat outside for dinner and the owner is obviously taking great pains to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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I came on to vote for best of Citysearch and decided to write a review. My office is a block from Mother's and on average I probably eat a breakfast, a lunch and a dinner there each week. It is my favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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On Tuesday I ate the best bowl of tomato soup that I have ever had. The rest of my meal was excellent (Barney's chicken sandwich and key lime pie) but the soup.....wow.I was seated quickly, had very very good...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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On Tuesday I ate the best bowl of tomato soup that I have ever had. The rest of my meal was excellent (Barney's chicken sandwich and key lime pie) but the soup.....wow. I was seated quickly, had very very good...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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Having showed up before the restaurant opened I waited in the bar until 5:30. I almost left, the service in the bar was perfunctory at best. Glad I didn't though, the service in the restaurant was great - our...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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I don't usually write reviews but the dinner my family and I had at Mothers warranted some sort of thank you. We were late for our Ruth Chris reservations and they couldn't seat us so we ended up at Mothers....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2005
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Intended for a year to visit, went for my father's b-day; they were closed at 3. We went back a few days later at noon and it was packed; many parties waiting. Waited 20 minutes-nice decor, sitting by a vase...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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Intended for a year to visit, went for my father's b-day; they were closed at 3. We went back a few days later at noon and it was packed; many parties waiting. Waited 20 minutes-nice decor, sitting by a vase...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
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Love this place. When eating there on Valentine's day with our 9 month old the owner of the restaurant actually picked up our child and walked around the restaurant with him so that my husband and I could...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/08/2005
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Wouldn't take my child. Not very child friendly-crowded.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/31/2005
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Really yummy, comfort food. Never gets boring when you visit multiple times. Kids friendly although not a lot of room for high-chairs.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/24/2005
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Great food and service, but not a lot of room for stroller or baby gear.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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I stumbled upon Mother's last weekend with my boyfriend after having no luck finding a certain resaurant. I was very impressed with the victorian style decor, and comfortable setting. I had the pulled pork,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2005
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This was an amazing experience! Totally pleasent and delightful. The service went above and beyond, we WILL be back.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2005
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Excellent food. I wouldn't bring my kid to dinner. Too nice!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/31/2005
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I went there last night for a baby shower with a total of 9 people. I have never had slower service in my life! Our waiter was consistently MIA and the hostess (owner's daughter?) would pick up his slack but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2005
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While my brunch experience was average, I am willing to give it another try, as the dinners are very good. Service is good, at times rushed during busy times, but staff is friendly and accomodating to larger...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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My first experience at Mother's was terrible. I was told our part would have a fourty minute wait, after an hour I checked with the hostess and she very rudley told me that since there were only two in our...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2005
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After hearing raves for so long, we tried Mother's and were surprised that the menu consisted of more sandwiches than anything else. We just happen to not care much for sandwiches preferring our bread to come...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2005
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How sad to see a nice place fall to trendy ruin. The hostess was awful to us. Down right rude to my mother whom I was taking out to brunch. The wait was eternal. The food was only fair and very expensive for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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How sad to see a nice place fall to trendy ruin. The hostess was awful to us. Down right rude to my mother whom I was taking out to brunch. The wait was eternal. The food was only fair and very expensive for...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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Mother's is a wonderful "nice dinner" place that welcomes kids. We brought our one-year-old on our last visit and the staff was very accomodating and fun. The kid's menu is excellent and is basically a subset...
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/04/2005
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My wife and I have enjoyed Mother's both times we have eaten there. I love the chicken and biscuits. My wife is a vegetarian and always finds something she likes. The staff is friendly and helpful. We hope you...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2004
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I love this place! Great food, beautiful atmosphere--very friendly servers. They are always busy but they always seem to be able to seat us very quickly. Don't miss the key lime pie!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2004
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I saw some negative reviews on here and almost didn't go eat at Mothers but I was blown away by the place. The food was excellent, my service was excellent and I think, compared to many pdx restaurants, that...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2004
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Can low or non sodium options be added to your selections, please? Love the food, but with hypertension, I blow up from the sodium content. Taste is incredible, but the consequences are disasterous.Thank you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2004
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Can low or non sodium options be added to your selections, please? Love the food, but with hypertension, I blow up from the sodium content. Taste is incredible, but the consequences are disasterous. Thank you...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2004
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I had heard only good things about Mother's and were looking forward to a positive experience. After we sat down, I tore the daily special menu printed on a small square of paper. The hostess came over and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2004
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I was in Mothers for breakfast on Sunday and all was quite pleasant until Mama came out and started screaming at one of her servers in the middle of the dining room. I was embarrassed for the chef by the way...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2004
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I don't know about the haters but my friends and I had a wonderful dinner experience here. In fact, I just got home from there! The food and service were fantastic. I had the grilled salmon which was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2004
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I enjoyed the mac and cheese -- with emphasis on the cheese. I enjoyed the atmosphere and a darling waiter who was very helpful. The seating was disappointing ... we were stuck next to the door on a very cold...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2004
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My recent Sunday experience at Mother's was absolutely terrible. The server was disorganized, inattentive, and rude. The food came out in stages, instead of all at once. When the bill came, I was disappointed...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2003
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Mother's is a lose-lose situation. If the chef and resident Mother isn't there, then the food quality suffers. It seems the only way the kitchen staff is able to function properly is to have the boss lady...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2003
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I love this place! It is a comfortable place to be, with an interesting mix of diners of all ages. The vibe is like a big, communal dining room at home. Light and airy feel, nice on our many rainy mornings,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2003
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The tables were set so close together that our chairs were back to back with those behind us and my elbows almost hit the woman at the table next to me. And we can't forget about having to share our head room...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2003
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The tables were set so close together that our chairs were back to back with those behind us and my elbows almost hit the woman at the table next to me. And we can't forget about having to share our head room...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2003
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Everything I have tried at Mother's so far has been wonderful. The selection has something for everyone and the dessert selection had too much for me to choose from. Excellent brunch.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2003
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I was very impressed with the service. Very attentive and knowledgable. However, the tomato/fennell soup I had tasted like Campbell's Soup, and the Meatloaf Sandwich was bland and uninteresting.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2003
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We showed up at 1:30 on Sunday afternoon and were seated promptly. I had the biscuit breakfast and spouse had the cajun hash. Both were delicious, though I prefer my food to be served on the "ouch that's hot"...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2002
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My aunt & I are were visiting Portland for the first time and pulled out our Portland Visiter's Map to find a place to eat. We found Mother's listed in the guide so we thought we would check it out. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2002
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My husband and I recently visited my sister in Portland. At her suggestion, we celebrated my birthday at Mother's. The service was friendly and the menu enticing, but midway through our first course the chef...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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My husband and I recently visited my sister in Portland. At her suggestion, we celebrated my birthday at Mother's. The service was friendly and the menu enticing, but midway through our first course the chef...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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I've only had brunch at Mother's, so far. I'm sure I'll end up there for another meal in the future. This is a great brunch spot -- plenty of choices, and the service was impeccable. As for the food, it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2002
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This is the place for breakfast, lunch or dinner! The atmostphere is casual but nice. The staff is attentive, yet fun. The food is amazing. For breakfast the salmon hash was to die for. What is even better is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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This is the place for breakfast, lunch or dinner! The atmostphere is casual but nice. The staff is attentive, yet fun. The food is amazing. For breakfast the salmon hash was to die for. What is even better is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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My husband and I have been having breakfast at Mother's Bistro every weekend for almost 3 years. We love the food, the coffee, the service and the atmosphere. I used to always get the mushroom omlete, however,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Great food - fantastic service - friendly staff - can't do much better than this!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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Such a deal! You know you've come to the right place when you walk in the door to a warm, friendly greeting. A look at the menu makes you wonder if your grandmother has been transported to Portland and is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2002
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What a DELIGHT! Now, THIS is a place that Portlanders can be proud of!! Good food, GREAT deserts ~ in a GENIUNE setting right in the heart of downtown. You want to take your folks here when they come to visit;...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2002
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We ate in the lounge because the restaurant was full. Started with an absolutely great salad. Entrees were fine too. Homemade rolls were pretty tasteless. Service great. Desserts looked fantastic, but we...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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This was my 1st visit to Mother's and I enjoyed it very much. The food was tasty and the service was great. I went on my lunch hour and the food arrived quickly which allowed time to enjoy it. It is on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2002
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One of the most fun "themed" restaraunts I have ever eaten in! They have a great standard menu that is as good as home or better (the matzho ball soup actually beats my Grandmother's out!). It is the rotating...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2002
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What I like best about this restaurant is that the menu changes frequently, so it's always interesting to see what might be on the menu this week. The food is pretty good. If you like mom's home cooking,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Mother's Bistro is one of the very best restaurants in Portland not only because of the wonderful food, great atmosphere, terrific service, but the value of the food to price is very reasonable. You'll have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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The brunch options on the weekend are wonderful and the variety of options are sure to please everyone in your party. The jam on the tables is fabulous, one of my girlfriends could have eaten the whole thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Mother's is a wonderful, inexpensive place to eat for Breakfast or Dinner. It's a great place to take out of town guests, as the food is tasty, but not trendy. A great value!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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If Mom had all day to cook! I have eaten at Mother's several times and never been disappointed. The service has been excellent. The ambience is lovely. The food is delicious and the prices are very reasonable....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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Wow! why such negativity? Mother's is an amazing restaurant and one of the BEST of Portland. Sorry you had a bad experience, not one restaurant is completely pefect, you know. Everyone makes mistakes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2002
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While the food and ambience are wondeful, the service on a recent lunch was so disappointing we will never return. The waiter admitted our order was lost, and after 45 minutes told us our lunch would be...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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The reviews here read like borchures. The bar was smelly, as in unclean. The food was ok, but not what you would go to dinner for. Unconerned server. Stick to breakfast mom.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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Comfort food with style. Quality ingredients, good presentations, and interesting turns on classics dishes. Love their desserts, especially the bread pudding. Nice, homy feeling interior with friendly service,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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I was looking for a fun restaurant to go with a girfriend for lunch. It was exactly what I was looking for. My macaroni and cheese was very good and my friend loved her mushroom burger. The peirogi appetizer I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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We visited Mother's yesterday for the first time and were thrilled! The food is absolutely outstanding from the pastries to the appetizers and on to the breakfast and lunch menu. I must go back for dinner!...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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It has become our Sunday tradition to go to brunch. Though we often try different restaurants we always go back to Mother's. Where else could one go for eclectic breakfast cuisine that is consistantly great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2002
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Wonderful service, gorgeous waiters, unique breakfast food, sunny windows, the best coffee -MAKE RESERVATIONS!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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I have gone to Mother's on several occasions with group of my friends. We're high school seniors and usually get sub standard service cause of our age, what have you. The wait staff at Mother's was so...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2002
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I've been to Mother's on probably 8 different occasions and not been disappointed once.The wait staff is always great, very friendly and helpful. The food is comfort food at its best.Typically I've been for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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I've been to Mother's on probably 8 different occasions and not been disappointed once. The wait staff is always great, very friendly and helpful. The food is comfort food at its best. Typically I've been for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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Great for dinner...better for brunch...can't wait to try lunch!!!!Great service, fun atmosphere!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2002
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Great for dinner...better for brunch...can't wait to try lunch!!!! Great service, fun atmosphere!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2002
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Are you hungry for some good old down home cooking? Well this is the place for you. None of that fancy schmanzy food you find at the "trendy" restaurants... just simple home cooking, and a wonderful atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2002
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Mother's is truly the best! Every meal I have ever had (I go there all the time!) is amazing. The staff is also so beautiful, It's been a while since I have seen such a good looking staff & the Chef, Lisa...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2002
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Mother's is truly the best! Every meal I have ever had (I go there all the time!) is amazing. The staff is also so beautiful, It's been a while since I have seen such a good looking staff & the Chef, Lisa...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2002
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Mother's is one of my favorites. I've been there many times and always had a great meal. It's packed on any given day, so reservations are a must. Try to save room for dessert, which is one of the highlights....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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the menu is loaded with home-style favorites--macaroni and cheese with extra ingredients of the day, soups, pierogi, chicken and dumplings, pot roast, and meat loaf. for vegetarians there's a couscous stew....
nytimes.com - user review
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i have to start off by saying that the food is very good at mother's bistro. although service is polite it is far from accurate. i ordered a portbello mushroom sandwich and specified no onions...
fodors.com - user review
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chef lisa schroeder is not only cia-trained (as in culinary institute of america); she's also the mom behind the restaurant's name. given such a combination, it should come as little surprise that expertly...
10best.com - user review
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home cooking with a touch of class...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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mother, chef and owner, lisa schroeder, takes one look at skinny millennium diners and demands that they eat, eat, eat. comfort food meets culinary excellence here, with a selection of delicacies that range...
gayot.com - user review
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relatively new on the local restaurant scene, chef and owner lisa schroeder has taken the experience gained at the likes of le cirque to create wonderfully fresh, bistro-style food in the light and airy...
wcities.com - user review
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