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Tin Shed and Garden Cafe

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1438 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

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Tin Shed and Garden Cafe
Local(503) 288-6966

1438 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

http://www.tinshedgardencafe.com

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For four star American, try Tin Shed Garden Cafe in Portland. This is a great place. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features a full bar, breakfast, delivery, brunch, and catering.

User Reviews of Tin Shed and Garden Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by JJ G.

3.0 of 5 stars. We came here immediately after getting off the plane from Los Angeles, and it was an ideal choice made by our friends.It was very un-LA and I loved it. The prices were so reasonable, we came during...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alyssa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tin Shed is breakfast awesomeness, they also serve tasty lunch fare and dinner. The wait can be kind of a pain so I'd suggest getting there before the breakfast crowd hits. I was a little annoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kellex B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like the Tin Shed, but it's not one of my favorites. They appear to use local ingredients and stick to a fairly vegetarian-esque menu. The food is always pretty decent, but the atmosphere is what...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by enilorac k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would have given this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the wait.The food was good. And it was my first time trying vegan sausage. Who knew vegan sausages were that good. I ordered Everything Naughty...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tane B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the food. I really like "Mikey Likes It." It's my new favorite drink in the world, even if it has a silly esoteric name. Two-star deduction: we had to wait over an hour for our food. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

1.0 of 5 stars. WTF? I ate here about a year ago when my band was on tour, and it was fine. Not the most amazing breakfast, but good honest food at a reasonable price. Our most recent trip was a 4 top for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kimchi L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious~! We stood in line for about an hour but it was so worth it! I got Sweet chix and ate everything. The cheese grits were kind of blah but that's because I don't know how to eat grits. It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob D.

1.0 of 5 stars. We came in to have lunch. It would seem that half of our group was a wee bit frowned upon. This half consisted of CHILDREN.OH DEAR GOD... CHILDREN!!!Look people... I have kids. Get over it.Too fu%#ing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kristen p.

4.0 of 5 stars. Create menu items and good coffee. All is tasty and I would visit more often, but the ambiance leaves a little to be desired, very limited indoor space and it feels a little cramped. Still, worth...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Windy S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dang, I really hate not being able to give this place at least 4 stars!!! But... I had to. I've been eye-ing this place for awhile, but I don't usually eat out for breakfast! So I had a good excuse...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

1.0 of 5 stars. Update-Still sucks. Terrible service. My bloody mary was the worst I've had on any continent; 5 spoonfuls of minced garlic in the bottom. WTF-Who does that?
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The problem with working a 45 hour work week with the other Monday through Friday rat race entrants is dealing with the crowds when wanting to visit some of the more popular destinations around town....
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by DesiRae S.

1.0 of 5 stars. My aunt told me that I must go to the Tin Shed during my visit. We were sorely dissappointed. The service was horrid and the food was worse. We waited an hour to get our food and then it was cold...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Do people work in Portland, apparently not judging by the line and the crowd here on a weekday. But no one can blame them, I was brought here several visits to Portland ago and I have been here on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was so ready to love this place, but ended up disappointed. We went on a sunny Saturday morning, waited briefly with our cups of coffee, and were soon led through the pleasant patio area into the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ana M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wish that there was a 6th star you could pull out for excellence emergencies. I have 322 reviews and I could recall a handful or so of places that would be given the 6th emergency awesome star. Tin...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last weekend was my second visit to Tin Shed and the second week day morning I experienced the place packed to the brim. Does anyone work in Oregon? We waited a half hour before we were seated, which...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marci C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I feel Like it really doesn't matter if I put in a review or not. What?.....there is like five hundred already. Whatevs I'm bored. My pal and I wanted to grab a bite after I did her hair, so off we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lizzie V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am always more than happy with the food I order here. It's better than expected. There is always a long wait whenever I come here, but it gets canceled out because the food is so good. Plus, there's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erik W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I thought brunch here was GREAT. Worth the 25 minute wait. Free coffee while you wait. The scrambles are awesome combinations of flavors, the bloody marys are great, the waitresses are quorky, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lulu P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't go anymore. Love the food, but have to agree with the posters who complain about service. The host on weekends has *no clue* about how to do triage with customers and navigate the complexities...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by GF C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The place is comfortably informal. The kind of place where all types of folks are welcome. The food was good, especially the grits and we could take our dogs. What could be better? Maybe a better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron R.

3.0 of 5 stars. Tin Shed isn't the most ingenious, pretentious, refined, organized, trendy, flavorful, comfortable, prompt, memorable, elegant, thrifty, or noteworthy culinary outing that you'll find in Portland, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hazy [hey-ZEE]-adjective, -zier, -ziest1. characterized by the presence of haze; misty: hazy weather.2. lacking distinctness or clarity; vague; indefinite; obscure; confused3. the completely satisfied...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by N. M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tin Shed is the bomb. I had the Stay which is potato cakes topped with scrambled eggs, roasted garlic, yams, zucchini an some other stuff smothered in mushroom gravy and I have to say that I think...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia S.

4.0 of 5 stars. So me and a group of 10 people went here the other night with low expectations on getting a table right away and no expectations on the quality of food. Surprise! We got a table right away, had some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Zeez H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love this place, one of my favorites so far in Portland. Great relaxed breakfast atmosphere but be prepared to wait a bit for a seat unless you're there really early on the weekend. The potato cakes...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Tin Shed was wonderful, so wonderful that we ate here twice for breakfast when visiting Portland. We timed it perfectly and grabbed a table outside even though it was a pretty cold February...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I live nearby and eat here semi-regularly. I usually go for breakfast and I've never had a bad experience with the food, everything on the brekkie menu is delicious. I like the Everything Naughty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I left here so relaxed and pleasantly full.My man and I were checking out the Portland sights for the Memorial weekend and a friend had suggested this place to us. The look on his face and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Todd E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tin Shed is an overlooked vegan gem. Elbow out the meat eaters or come early. Bring the dogs. Almost all the menu items are adaptable to vegan without compromise. For example they have vegan cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by alejandra b.

1.0 of 5 stars. We were really hungry, and everyone kept telling me that Tin Shed was pretty good, and for once it wasn't raining so biking 20 blocks seemed like a nice idea instead of a sort of miserable one, so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank Lee F.

2.0 of 5 stars. After too many long waits for truly mediocre food and sometimes pleasant (sometimes rather odd, but mostly) lack-luster service, we needed to blacklist Tin Shed for a minute. So, we took a year off to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Inexpensive and quirky. 3.5 stars.I liked the option of sitting inside or outside, but I should have gone for the outdoor seating because service on the inside was a bit of a crapshoot. Perhaps it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've always wanted to try the Tin Shed, but the crazy breakfast crowd has always driven me away and into the loving arms of Helser's down the street. Last week, when friends were searching for outdoor...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ryan z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Decent but not delicious. Over loved and over crowded. I'd rather go to Lauralthirst.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Newsflash: Service at Tin Shed still sucks. Granted, folks are pleasant enough, but here they are, in business for *years* and the staff is still running around like opening week headless chickens....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kendall G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Not sure what all this hoo ha is about the seating issues. My friends and I had no problem. I did, however, have a problem with their dry biscuits. I think they need to actually need to use buttermilk...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paige C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Serve yourself coffee at first sounds really lame, but when it's 5 steps from your table and eliminates waiting, it's super awesome.We went in at 8:30 on a Friday AM, with absolutely no wait. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Neal W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hmm, I'm sure I've reviewed the Tin Shed before... I guess not. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at Tin Shed is SO good incredibly good. I had the coconut rice and beans for dinner because I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dani B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Long wait but totally worth it!I came up from San Francisco to Portland and I enjoy this city everytime I come. I especially love it when I discover places like Tin Shed!Everything they had on the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandi S.

4.0 of 5 stars. We first came here back in October on the recommendation of a friend. We liked it so much we went twice on that trip. Back in town it was our first place to grab breakfast last Sunday. I admit there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Turner M.

3.0 of 5 stars. When I first moved to Portland, living in the Alberta bubble, I though this place was the bees knees. The food is amazing, and it was the perfect place to bring my Mom, because it kind of epitomizes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana G.

4.0 of 5 stars. yay, tin shed HH!! since it was a monday, there weren't that many other patrons and our service was fine. i got the "skinny" dip and leggo-my-tacos in HH size for the same cost as one of the dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I think Tin Shed is one of those places that would be truly excellent if it weren't so hip and popular. Let me explain.We had tried twice to go here previously on a weekend morning and, after waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marissa C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came here first on Wednesday the 25th and was so impressed brought my husband the next day.Amazing selections for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and all-out-meateaters. Round 1 i had the Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hey, any place that has delicious food, outdoor seating even in the winter, excellent service and lets me bring my dog with me deserves five stars!
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Best Breakfast In Portland

I have been to Tin Shed several weekends in a row now because their breakfast is amazing! If going on a weekend, you should get there before 9am or else it gets really crowded and you will have to wait. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I visited here on a Monday morning (President's Day). The food was good as was the service. My only negative is that it can get really crowded and the service is slow (because they are so busy). I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kenny h.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Happy Hour Drinks rock. Try the cherry drizzled cheese ques-a-dill-uhh! My sig. other get's CRAVINGS for it.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jen s.

4.0 of 5 stars. YUM.wait was INSANE, but luckily my friends were there doing it for me. i don't know if i would of had the patience to wait an hour when i'm starving and hungover on a saturday morning. but that's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Cheney and her excellent Tin Shed recommendations...

I was in between the san fran sandwich or the mccobb salad... both looked amazing. I asked my awesome server, Cheney (Chaney? I am sad I don't know how to spell her name), which she would reccommend, and she...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diego N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Eggs Benedict are so good, they are almost spicy! ...or maybe that was the Bloody Mary. Both were spicy and delicious! Best Benedicts I think I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went looking for a place that my dogs could mingle while I ate and this place had some positive reviews so my party of 5 (three humans, two dogs) decided to give it a try. To quote Liz G. in another...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Worth the Wait!

Portland is a town with great breakfast spots - and Tin Shed is among the best. The benefit here is that the good food doesn't stop mid-day, but continues with a full dinner menu. Adding to the scrumptious,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by celia h.

4.0 of 5 stars. i'm a bit of an eggs benedict connoisseur. its my favorite breakfast to order at a restaurant. the tin shed is definitely in my top 5 eggs benedict restaurants ever. expect to wait a long time, but if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica U.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place gets 4 stars on my yummy scale. Best artichoke dip I have had in Portland. Pleasant little place to have a nice drink and dinner outside on a summer night. All types of patrons are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. the old man and i were recently visiting our homeboy up in portland. we were hungry and tired and i had a wicked bad cold so it wasn't shaping up to be a very fun lunch. and all i wanted was pho....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy, yummy food! We have eaten here a few times and tried a variety of menu items. All good! It can get very crowded, especially weekend mornings. I have always had good service here as well....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Had a great meal here and loved that I could bring my dog - they have a dog menu for the pooches! We even got treated to live music in a spur of the moment summer concert that afternoon. Neat! I'll be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Best outdoor patio by adrienne s. at InsiderPages

I love being able to sit outside by a wood fire while eating a tasty well made breakfast. Sitting on Alberta Street waiting for a table to have that breakfast may last longer than the breakfast itself. But if...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've always had pleasant experiences here, although I've yet to eat indoors. Regardless of season, I've always sat outdoors under the tin roof because I've brought along a four-footed companion. They...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Tin Shed gets a big fat "Meh". We've walked by this place a few times and looked at the menu and kept walking. Unfortunately tonight we were too hungry to pass it up at a time when a lot of places...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Great Food, Great Service

The food was excellent! I don't normally order mac & cheese when I go out to eat but it just looked so good. Our server was very amiable and charming.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been several times and I've yet to have a bad experience, so the Tin Shed is getting five stars. The rice&beans is the star for me. Perfectly seasoned blackened tofu on a bed of coconut rice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not just for Breakfast anymore.Indoors or out this excellent little spot is a reliable place for me to take friends. I have taken peasure in it over the years, since i owned a house around the corner...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by F B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Even though the wait can be long, it's a great spot. Good coffee, good for my dog, good food.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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Amazing Food! by Jeremy B. at InsiderPages

One of the best places to eat in Portland. Quality organic ingredients. Love the huge fireplace and outdoor patio. Come early for breakfast or you will probably have a wait!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is so good, that my boyfriend told me I was getting fat so he could steal my San Fran (roasted chicken, bacon, green apples, blue cheese sauce).Obvs, he would've never said such a thing if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ash. a.

4.0 of 5 stars. Seriously, if you haven't been to Tin Shed then something is wrong with you or you hate yummy food. This place is great and they have grits! (I'm from the south so I like the grits!) Anyway, they have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, and movie night is really fun (they played Delicatessen yay!). I actually like the lunch/dinner more than the breakfast because the BREAKFAST LINE IS SO F'ING LONG ITS RIDICULOUS. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kate l.

5.0 of 5 stars. blah blah blah...places with long waits are usually good...and this is no exception. i just want to tell you about what i ordered cuz it was super, dooper tasty. i got the Monte Python - which is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marika B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Too-die-for biscuits and gravy; amazing hot chocolate; pleasant waitstaff; quick service; baby-friendly; affordable. Because we went during the week, it wasn't a long wait time--but my friend said...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by amanda c.

4.0 of 5 stars. i love the tin shed. in fact when i first "moved" to portland i was "living" mere blocks from it and i was, in a word, obsessed. seriously. i wanted to go every day. on to business:yes there's a l w a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Breakfast is worth the wait here! Even when it's not so warm outside, the heaters will keep you warm. The food is fresh and plentiful. Order anything and I can just about guarantee you will love it!
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm sure I'll be shunned in Portland for not writing a perfect review of Tin Shed, but my recent experience almost put me over the edge. I had previously been to Tin Shed on a weekend and after an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a minor crime (on our part) that we've lived in NE Portland for a year now and only just now made it to the Tin Shed. And we only made it here because our first two choices of "restaurants to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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GIve it a try but don't expect TOO much

I've been there many times, and both myself and my girlfriend agree that the food was better in past years. The coffee is so so. Some items are still good and the atmosphere I've always liked a lot... love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am not sure I can add anything to the other good reviews, but that's never stopped me before.Long wait, but self-serve coffee while you wait. Super nice wait staff (ours stood patiently while...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jens J.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Danish word "hyggelig" best describes Tin Shed. Hyggelig doesn't translate so easily into English...but essentially, it means "cozy and maybe a bit cluttered". That's Tin Shed.Yes, the waits...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Raquel D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The wait for brunch at this place was ridiculously long, but the wait was worth it. The mimosas are good and cheap, and the wait staff is very friendly and helpful. I'm not sure how this happens...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janessa P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I kinda got over this place a few years ago. Family in town this weekend though; I went back.Our server was probably the *nicest* server in Portland. Really. I loved her. Extremely helpful and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tara p.

2.0 of 5 stars. I know everyone loves the Tin Shed, and I end up here a lot because it's close to my house and easy to agree on. but seriously, is there a greasier breakfast anywhere in the entire universe? Don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt P.

5.0 of 5 stars. This has to be one of my favorite places to eat in Portland. I've been for breakfast twice and once for dinner. The food is always fantastic and if you go at the right time you never have to wait....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darcy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, 104 reviews, that is kind of insane. It's yummity yum yum for adult people, obviously, but what makes this place stand out is the dog and kid friendliness. You can bring your pups here without...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my first favorite restaurant in Portland when I moved here 4 years ago. I could not get me enough Tin Shed. I mainly went to lunch and breakfast here. It has been almost a year, maybe more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by marie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. love this place, first place i went to in Portland! Great introduction to the city.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. There is something fun about being on a porch under an awning eating dinner out side. Always a challenge going out when your a parent (for us its 8 mos old twins and a 2.5 year old) but the Tin Shed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Seth R.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only reason this place is not five stars is because we ate here only once.We were passing through Portland on our move to LA and met a friend here for lunch. Pastas were great, I had one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie T.

4.0 of 5 stars. FRESH!! Portland at it's finest. Looooong wait time; the west coast has no sense of urgency. This is a wonderful place for brunch. Coffee is yummy and the french toast is fluffy. Don't be fooled...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lily S.

5.0 of 5 stars. SWEET GODhow have i not reviewed the Tin Shed? REALLY?i loves me this place. their menu is fantastic and the location can't be beat, not to mention i had a GRAND bloody mary here.i don't know why...
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Yelp.com Review - by stephy s.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the things I love about Portland is the mellow yellowness of it all. I love that you can roll out to brunch in no makeup and tasseled bed head and look like Sunday morning treated you right and...
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Yelp.com Review - by browse n.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best breakfast in Portland!Portland has a wealth of great breakfast destinations, but Tin Shed is my top choice so far. Their biscuits and gravy are enough to satisfy this former Southerner. Be aware...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mikalina W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I know a lot of people in town love love love the tin shed. They rant and rave about how good it is. In my opinion, it's ok. But not that great. It's cool that you can bring your dog there. But...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nacho Salad!!!!!!!!! AMEN!!!Beer!!!!! AMEN!!!!!Wait...hurry up and eat people!!!!! I'm starving!!!People with TATTOOS-HAHAHA! Mom I'm not the only crazy one around here.Outside seating-AMAZINGInside...
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Fun place!

I have been here for breakfast, lunch and dinner, about 5 times total. Each visit was enjoyable and worth the wait. If you read some of my other reviews, you'll find that I don't really like waiting. However,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Before you simultaneously chase me out of Portland with flaming torches fueled by organic coffee and pitch forks of composted waste -- just hear me out.Put your hands out in front of you -- palms...
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Yelp.com Review - by wayne s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Man they really expanded the outside seating since I've been here last, or maybe in the winter time, it's too cold to sit out and I didn't notice...The 'Far Gone' potato pancakes topped with gravy is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicks K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Date Visited: Saturday 7/12/08 (Dinner)Long overdue review, so let me see if I can remember this one:It was an especially hot July day and while we were going to sit outside on the benches, it was...
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Yelp.com Review - by H. A.

4.0 of 5 stars. i've only been once, for dinner, while visiting a friend in Portland, but i've been told it's great for breakfast. great atmosphere on the outdoor patio, lots of yummy menu items to choose from, and...
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NOT impressed with the Tin Shed

I had heard great things about the Tin Shed. My friend and I, who both work in food service, like to try different breakfast places and also look for places with healthier fair. I was very disappointed in the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nic Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tin Shed was fun...good food, great vibe, and very cool staff. We had a bit of a wait but it wasn't too bad, it gave us a while to look over the menu. We were a bit surprised about the wait, it was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Marissa R.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I visit Portland, it's a requirement of mine that I get to go to Tin Shed at least once for breakfast, and if I'm lucky, for dinner too. I also curse myself that I didn't come here more when I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Happy Hour, the artichoke dip was really good.Just went again for my anniversary dinner, and it was amazing..salmon with fresh mango, on a bed of curry rice and spinach.
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Yelp.com Review - by Akila F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had seen lines around this a place for awhile, and decided to see what the fuss was about. I waited for about 20 minutes, but luckily I was able to drink coffee and sit down while I waited. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by tim b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Super Good food, but I will not be back. It took SOOO long and was SOOO noisy, and had SOOO many flies in the restaurant! I have seen less flies eating outside! The environment was really cool, and it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I got a half order of the Belly Warmer and one slice of Sin - mmm, how great is that! Staff was great. The coffee & water bar was convenient. Great outdoor dining. So busy! We waited quite a while on...
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Yelp.com Review - by brie p.

4.0 of 5 stars. food greatwait bad
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I love this place!

I really like the setting at the Tin Shed. You can sit outside in the Garden area which is really relaxing and pleasant or grab a seat inside. The vibe here is always great and the service is very friendly. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Tin Shed has the distinction of being the only place in all of Portland where my friend S and I could find a cute guy while on our vacation here back in April. We were here for a week, and by the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Charles N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great outdoor dining, bring your dog and lots of friends. I hear the lines are long on weekends, but we went for a late lunch and had our pick of the outdoor seating area. Lots of vegetarian options...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The shed impresses, no ands ifs or buts about it. The food is well worth any wait, especially since you can sit around sipping coffee until a table opens up. I came here with a massive hangover...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok this is going to be short and sweet---GOOD STUFF-Coffee (really good brew) -dogs allowed!-Staff (so sweet!)-BEST BLOODY MARYS EVER!!!! (seriously trust me)--Great Happy hours on the weekend (start...
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Yelp.com Review - by Judy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is really great...among the best brunch restaurants I've ever been to. I came in on a Monday morning, around 10am. My brunch mate and I waited about 20 minutes, not all that bad. The...
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it was great!

I loved the atmosphere and the food. Service was nice and loved being in the garden. They handled the Saturday AM brunch wait excellently. The wait was shorter than I anticipated, and I had a great time.
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Yelp.com Review - by Rian H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I eat at the Tin Shed I'm never disappointed. This is a very vegetarian friendly breakfast restaurant.There is seating indoors and out, and even in the winter they have a covered heated...
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The lunch was good. I liked it, really. I wanted breakfast, and was sad to find out that they actually stop making it at some point during the day. This is a sad fact. On to happier times! Lunch is...
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loved it

Went to the tin shed today for breakfast and had a great time. We had been here a couple of times before with adequate results but this time was the best. Don't get me wrong though, the food is always good....
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum! We came at a bit of an off time (right before the half hour break for "Happy Hour") but we were able to hang out outside with a cuppa joe. A bit bummed we could no longer order off the breakfast...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh hell yeah! This place was so tasty that we went twice over the course of a week. I'm nixin' one star because honestly? Y'all should serve the breakfast menu all day. That shit is fantastic....
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Bad breakfast- poor service

I've been to the tin shed a few times- mostly with friends at their suggestion. Everytime I go, I have poor experiences. Every server I've met there has been rude, unattentative and seemed irritated to be...
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Great Food!

Tin Shed has great food! Their Taco Salad is absolutely delicious w/the blackened chicken and their breakfast is great. The only downside to this place is you always have a long wait, and even if you call your...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorraine B.

4.0 of 5 stars. While in Portland on vacation, on a Thursday morning around 8:00 AM, we got a table right away at Tin Shed. Cool cozy atmosphere and all kinds of yummy breakfast smells (which you will leave smelling...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Serendipity is the effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely. I took Friday off work and the world (aka Portland) was my...
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Yelp.com Review - by X Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the McCobb salad, which can be a gamble, but this was right on.I ate all the bacon off it first, and that in itself makes me want to go for breakfast.The waiter was great, Totally recommend!
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Here in yelplandia I often find myself comparing restaurants in Portland to restaurants in other places. Is that annoying?Anyway, my previous favorite breakfast spot on planet earth was The Pork Store...
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Rolling in to PDX at an ungodly early hour, I grabbed a cab & headed over to Breakfast Central...Tin Shed , a welcoming oasis! Since it was a Wednesday morning at 8:15, I had no trouble with any sort...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay D.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you don't care for dogs in your restaurant, please skip this message, and don't go to Tin Shed Garden Cafe either.My name is J.D. and I'm a dog pamperer. Okay, I pamper my dog. Not in a doggie spa...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Why am I headed to Tin Shed at 7:45am on a Saturday? 1. I didn't go out last night.2. Someone else is catching the tab.3. This is the only time to get a table of your wish. The Rosemary Gravy's Baby,...
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I'll get to the point:

The Tin Shed's breakfast burrito has an ingredient in it that's not listed on the menu -- the sweet, sweet taste of dreams coming true. The food was delicious, there were options to suit both herbivore me and...
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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Good food! Vegetarian friendly!Cheap food! Great Service! Hooray!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Wow, what a divisive restaurant. I know a lot of people that LOVE this place. I am not one of them. I am among the crowd that thinks this spot would be better served by a cafe, or a garden... or a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really enjoyed this place. I was visiting here with some friends and saw all the great reviews and was not disappointed. We got the special (artichokes and lots of veggies), a burrito thingee (it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Edwyn E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for breakfast - Sunday breakfast in fact... wait is kind of long but people are friendly and there are lots of dogs to play with. Food here was pretty good. I love the biscuits and gravy....
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Mmmm... breakfast

My boyfriend and I frequent the Tin Shed, usually for Sunday breakfast. I love their biscuits and gravy and the fact that there are grits on the menu. My boyfriend is a vegetarian and there are tons of tasty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenneth H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Believe the hype! This place makes an original delicious and totally satisfying breakfast. If you are frustrated by things like A) Having to get your own coffee and water B) Waiting outside on a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Tin Shed has always been my family's special occasion place, because of its friendly feel and food that everyone can enjoy (even my meat and potatoes papa.) For the first time some girlfriends and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorri E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh, yeah.....breakfast! Tin Shed is ok for lunch (nice sandwiches), and maybe even for dinner, I suppose-- but when I think of Tin Shed it's all about the breakfast. Honestly, I just love their menu...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Tin Shed is good but the two times I've been I didn't have to wait for a seat. The food is good, appropriately priced but if it was any more than it would be overpriced. The service is ok, they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melinda B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Any restaurant that offers you -blankets- to cuddle up in while you drink your coffee & munch on breakfast gets an immediate 5 stars in my book!Everything consumed here this morning was absolutely...
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Yelp.com Review - by pepper j.

5.0 of 5 stars. great place for kids-- fantastic
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Disappointing

I used to like the Tin Shed. The menu has potential but I got tired of the cooks always screwing something up, and the servers are no help in fixing the situation. The potato pancakes or french toast are...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice little eatery, menu is a little tricky to navigate - only breakfast on the weekends? And while the 'cutesy' names as others have mentioned, are a little overused, they are annoyingly cute....
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Yelp.com Review - by neil o.

3.0 of 5 stars. great ambience, not as vegan-friendly as its reputation in my opinion. i've only been here for breakfast though. still i love the food. the tim curry is interesting for sure.
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Yelp.com Review - by Francesca J.

1.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes I feel like I am the only person in the world who doesn't like Tin Shed. My friends just adore it. We do weekly Friday breakfasts and they all cry "Let's go to Tin Shed!" I just cry period....
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes I wished we lived further away.The Good:-I completely agree with Lauren G. The sandwich (I can't remember its goofy name) with chicken, apple, bacon, and Gorgonzola on sourdough is one of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin E.

3.0 of 5 stars. Eh. Among the vegetarian friendly restaurants in Portland, I wouldn't put this in my top 5. The menu is ok. I have had good food here, but I've also had bland food, too. I should mention I've only...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Happy Hour is indeed happy, but not blissful. I saw $3 fish tacos and assumed that meant I would need other food and ordered the nachos too, which meant that now I had a sea of food to consume. The...
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lilaguide | Best breakfast ever

Everything naughty is everything I need. A vacation on a plate. Outdoor patio is covered and heated.
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Unless you live around the block and can show up before 8am, I suggest skipping breakfast and get lunch. What is it with Portland and breakfast places.... they always seem to have a line down the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Abbey M.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Tin Shed is all hype, unless you're a hippy vegetarian.There is always a line half way around the block for this huge let down. I even find the menu annoying, calling every type of food a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristy R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun, hipster, hippie kind of breakfast spot. The food was delicious when we finally got it. Which was a while since something mysteriously happened w/ our order. But once the waiter got that, he...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy breakfast place and super cute inside and out. I like bringing family here for early breakfast on our way to dropping them off at the aeroporto.A socially-conscious establishment: fresh,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like sandwiches, you guys. I really do. I mean, they're really good. Am I wrong? Don't you think sandwiches are fuckin' tops? And I've had a pretty respectable number of sandwiches in my life...not...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob G.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here during lunch time on a weekday, but ordered breakfast anyways. It wasn't too busy so I was able to read the paper. I got their version of huevos rancheros (it had a name like Stay or...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tifkit B P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Be prepared to whip out the cell phone and tell everyone to hurry up, If your whole party isn't present. Even one person missing means you can't have a table. They do have a really nice garden area...
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Yelp.com Review - by Antichris E.

5.0 of 5 stars. The bloody mary's and kick ass food are well worth the wait. So grab a cup of coffee, grab a seat in the garden, kick back, and watch some crazy-ass portland indie tee or crocs & socks wearing...
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lilaguide | Good Food

We've always had nice service with our daughter and there are always other kids there. Love the outdoor area. Food is really good.
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Breakfast worth savoring and friendly, prompt service despite the hustle and bustle

I recently was lucky enough to be seated immediately at the Tin Shed for Sunday breakfast (in the past, I've typically waited at least 20 minutes). I've learned if you get there before 8:30, you are golden....
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Yelp.com Review - by tinna h.

4.0 of 5 stars. The first time I went to Tin Shed, I only saw it from the outside. We were in line, waiting to be seated. After 20 minutes, we gave up and headed down the street. The second time, there wasn't a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason L.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is good, and the drinks are delicious but don't go on a weekend!One of the most unique things about the tin shed cafe is that they have a reasonably priced "dog menu" with three to four items...
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Yelp.com Review - by jeroen v.

3.0 of 5 stars. Used to be one of my favorites and now seems overrun, particularly on the weekends. They also recently changed their menu, for the worse. The menu, while containing many of the same, or similar items...
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lilaguide | Looks good, but....

The food was good, but not worth the hassle. After we were seated, we waited fifteen minutes with a hungry toddler for a waiter. We finally went up to the hostess stand to see what the problem was only to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patty O.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wanted to love this place. Whats not to love? Outdoor seating. Beautiful garden. Traditional folk/blues music. Varied menu. Lots of vegetarian options. Friendly server with a great smile and sense...
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Worth the wait!

This is my favorite breakfast restaurant in Portland. The service is great, the food is incredible and the coffee is divine! There is always a long wait, but the staff is very nice and you are allowed to sit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place makes me smile because I feel like I am eating home cooking here. Kind of like....if I was a star on Little House on the Prairie then, this is where I would eat breakfast.The food is...
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Ants in the Ketchup?!!!!

I used to go here a lot with friends and really enjoyed both the breakfast and lunch menus! Sadly, the last time I went, I went to pour some ketchup on my plate and low and behold 5 or so ants came crawling...
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Yelp.com Review - by J.D. D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Funky! Outdoor garden and wacky sculptures. Hippies, hipsters, sleepy folks. Serve your own coffee inside or out in mismatched kitchen mugs. I had the Everything Nice breakfast with 2 slices of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Is it overkill to add another 5 star review for Tin Shed? Um...ok...so be it. I can throw a rock from my house and hit this place but never ever attempted to go. Always intimidated by the ever-present...
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Great food & patio

I've now been here for breakfast and lunch and highly recommend it for both. The only downfall would be the wait. If at all possible, try to go during the week as the weekends usually get pretty busy. I waited...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer W.

5.0 of 5 stars. We don't usually do brunch, but decided on our visit to Portland to make it a point to explore the Alberta Arts district. Tin Shed came recommended, so we stopped by for a mid-morning treat and we...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOOVVVEE this place. Its brunch menu is fantastic and really varied- and served all day. Its also super vegetarian and vegan friendly- and it doesn't cost extra to get vegan cheese instead of dairy,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenna S.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the few breakfast spots in Portland WORTH waiting an hour for. The Tin Shed has creative and healthy breakfasts, with tons of vegetarian options. My favorite part is their offering of delicious...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate at the Tin Shed on my 2 previous visits to the lovely PDX and I'm excited to make it a Portland/Greg :) visit ritual!This is a very popular place but the beautiful garden and the self serve...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tin Shed's covered patio with fireplace is the coziest little hideaway in Alberta. Although most of the Yelpers have had Tin Shed for breakfast, I have only experienced it in the PM for dinner, drinks...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann Marie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went to Tin Shed Garden Cafe during a vacation to Portland. The food, the atmosphere, and the coffee were all unbelievably good. The wait for a table wasn't too long, maybe because of the...
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Why Bother?

I don't get why this place is so popular. Dirty cafe, okay coffee, terrible service. I've always heard about how kid-friendly it is there, but from my experience that means "we'll let kids sit here". I didn't...
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Great Neighborhood Dining

Went here for Sunday Brunch with friends who eat here often. There was a long wait, but being able to serve yourself coffee while waiting definitely helped. The food was delicious and the service excellent....
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Eh, its ok......

Every weekend I see people lined up around the block waiting to eat at the Tin Shed. Now I would consider myself a breakfast enthusiast, but this place is by far not worth the long wait. It is true, the food...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mine and everybody else's favorite place for Albert Street Brunch, the Tin Shed has some of my favorite vegetarian biscuits and gravy in Portland. They have a heated patio that is great even in the...
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Almost great everything

Me and a buddy went here on Sunday and wow! The food was awesome, came fast, wasnt too pricy, and they offered blankets to people eating outside if they get cold! Hands down this is one of the best resrauntes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Esther H.

1.0 of 5 stars. I know everyone loves this place, but 1. they have a poor beer selection, 2. their food is AWFUL, and 3. service sucks. Not only did we NEVER get enough water glasses for our entire party, it took 20...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Unlike most people, I have NOT been to Tin Shed for brunch. I have been there for a very late lunch and for dinner. The servers have both times been really friendly and helpful. The speed of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Because it's so popular the waits are long for breakfast, but unlike so many other places, the Tin Shed has an ample waiting area outside with coffee and tea while you wait. The service is caring and...
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lilaguide | Fabulous happy hour

They have the best happy hour food. I love their quesadillas!
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Great place to eat

The Tin Shed offers so much more than the average restaurant. They have small indoor seating but a lot of outdoor seating, covered and uncovered. They provide live music during the summer and other fun...
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used to be great...

We've been going to Tin Shed for 3 years now and it's in our neighborhood. It has really gotten pretentious in the last 6 months. I went in on a Thursday afternoon when it was not crowded and they refused to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stopped here for Memorial Day brunch on our way out of Portland. Needless to say, we left Portland with very, very full stomachs (and me with a nice buzz too, thanks to a giant mimosa).We got there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by miss m.

5.0 of 5 stars. one of the reasons i am moving to portland. yum.
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I give this place 4 stars for a pretty damn good taco salad and really cute outdoor seating.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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best brunch in portland

The Shed is probably the best brunch I've had in Portland. You have to plan strategically. Get there before 9 am on the weekend, or you'll wait an hour. Plan on it. I think it's cool that you can pour own...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious food and wonderful atmoshpere. Outside deck with fireplace is amazing, relaxing place to eat. Menu has something for everyone. Highly recommend!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jen d.

5.0 of 5 stars. i had brunch here once when i was visiting. the food was great and i love this neighborhood. the outdoor patio was nice and the biscuits and gravy were really really good!
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by coral c.

4.0 of 5 stars. I read the hype and it was totally worth it. We were visiting from San Francisco and I was on the search for some good breakfast food. We also had our two dogs with us, so I wanted to find a place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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Great food, but get there early!

This place is packed all the time, but that's a good sign of a great restaurant! The food is awesome, staff is friendly. It's a small place, so visit at strategic times (best time - early morning on weekdays).
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Abe I.

4.0 of 5 stars. For the patient, the Tin Shed is a delicious, kid friendly, and delightfully low key place to fill up. Although it serves tasty burgers, salads, and sandwiches throughout the day, it's famous for its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jodi K.

5.0 of 5 stars. one of my favorite brunch joints in all of portland. fave things about the tin shed:blankets provided in the heated tented patio. seriously, it might be cold and rainy, but you are sitting on a patio...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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Great for the whole family

We started down the street and were disappointed by poor service and decided to go to the Shed instead. So glad we did! They were accommodating to our wiggly little ones, with kid's menu, crayons and toys. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2007
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Service was excellent, wait was unheard of.

I understand this is a popular spot for breakfast. But if you're that popular take reservations, for those of us who can call ahead and make a reservation it would be a reward. We waited for over an hour for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carissa w.

5.0 of 5 stars. From the moment the Tin Shed opened their doors on Alberta, I've loved it. Their back patio is completely awesome in the summer, and unfortunately everyone knows it. Brunch lines can be hours long,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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ah, the shed...

agreed, the new timber-covered patio is fantastic, and it's fun to eat with your dog (they provide a doggy menu and blankets and water bowls, too) there. that said, i think the shed has gotten, er, big for its...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Courtney D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Patio, breakfast food rocksA friend told me that this was a great place for breakfast and I could bring my dog too, so I didn't need any more reasons to check it out. I was prepared for the long,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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lilaguide | Tin Shed Garden CafA� Editorial Review

this is a wonderful place for all... the food is tasty and fresh... they are great to kids... the outside garden in the summer time is fun for the kids and the prices are reasonable... everyone should check...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Krista T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hear its busy for breakfast and I have seen the patio area packed on a last Thursday night, but I went in for dinner on a Friday and was seated right away. The atmosphere is casual and potentially...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Visiting from out of town, looking for a vegan-friendly place. My friend took me here. Waiter was mellow and helpful, organic beer (Wolaver's) on tap, vegan, veggie and meat-eater choices on the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was engaged to Portland for many years, knowing I would eventually move and spend the rest of my life here but not quite ready to Settle Down. When I discovered the Tin Shed, however, it was over....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joni S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate here on my last day in Portland hours before our long trip back to SF. After being in Portland for the last five days I had my share of breakfast places. It seems all I did while I was here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jenniflava r.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friends who moved to Portland shared their love for this breakfast place with us while visiting. While it is a small indoor dining area, they are kid friendly and accomodating. The only space they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miz K F.

5.0 of 5 stars. If anyone knows of a great breakfast joint in PDX that doesn't have a 40 minute wait for a weekend table, please let me know - privately of course. I promise not to post a review about it, either....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tabitha R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummiest breakfast we've found in Portland. We've been here -- I don't know 4-5 times now. When we were looking into moving here our friends took us here on each visit -- and we were happy (even when...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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One of best in NE

Nobody has mentioned the awesome new timberframed patio that was added this year. This slightly chilly morning we sat by the fireplace and greatly enjoyed the ambience, service, and of course, the food. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Those biscuits and scrambles are worth the wait!

This is my favorite everyday restaurant in NE...maybe in all of PDX. Comfortable and friendly with authentic, cool staff. The food is always awesome. Consistent, fresh, delicious. Great biscuits, excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here while visiting Portland for the long weekend, and now I think I'll plan my trips to somehow work in Tin Shed whenever I am remotely in the area. It was a holiday weekend, so we had to wait...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa G.

5.0 of 5 stars. The yummiest breakfast place in Portland to be had so far. The menu is very good and has a great selection of wonderfully inventive dishes. I always get the Everything Nice because I am a sucker for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie C.

5.0 of 5 stars. omg it's so good.and the patio is so beautiful.and the menu is so inventive.and the line is so long.(le sigh) there goes your entire sunday.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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Try the happy hour

Tin Shed is usually one of our Breakkie hang-outs and I've only been there once before for other meals so the though of it being a happy hour place was a bit weird. After trying it, I'm hooked though! Outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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Check out the other profile

EDITORS: I was writing a review for this place, and you have it listed twice. Here's the one it should be: http://portland.citysearch.com/profile/11661464
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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A great find!

Just wanted to weigh-in with my 2 cents about this fabulous little cafe. My husband and I enjoyed a marvelous meal on the patio this past weekend. We arrived at 3:00pm, so they had started their happy hour...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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I wish I still lived in the neighborhood

For the patio alone, this place is one of the best in Portland. Add in the very friendly service, the extraorinarily yummy food (everything I've tried is worthwhile), and the price, and this is a place I...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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lilaguide | Tin Shed Garden CafA�

We couldn't eat there when we came in with 2 baby strollers because the place is so small. Heard the food is really good though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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lilaguide | Tin Shed Garden CafA�

yum yum!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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Love Tin Shed!

Absolutely divine food - the "Sin" platter is literally to die for. Be prepared for a long, LONG wait, particularly on the weekends, but at least there's free coffee. Staff is always friendly as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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long wait great food

after a long wait drinking 2-3 cups of cofee on a sunday morning at 10 am (typical at any restaurant) we were seated inside. the staff was friendly and prompt. the food was great. veg or vegan sausage is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2005
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Cocktails in the Garden

How nice to have a really good cocktail outside, surrounded by a beautiful garden. Our server was awesome. Our food was delicious. Twas so good, I had to write about it.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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food could be better by Jaclyn L. at InsiderPages

Eccentric crowd with unusual menu. The items ready for ordering are all cleverly named, ensuring that someone was thinking when they created the sandwiches and salads. Great location on Alberta with outdoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2005
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Yum! by Caryn M. at InsiderPages

What a fun discovery! If you appreciate local color and great innovative combinations of fresh ingredients, this place is the one for you. If its fast food you are after, move on. Service is friendly but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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We were forgotten!!

We came to brunch at the Tin Shed on a Monday morning, were promptly seated outside, our orders were taken and then were forgotten. I mean literally. About 45 minutes later the waiter brought us a bill that...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2005
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Average Food, but Pet Friendly

We came on a Sunday afternoon and was surprised by the number of people waiting in line. We got seated immediately as we asked for outdoor seating on a slightly raining day. The food was not too bad, but we...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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lilaguide | Tin Shed Garden CafA�

This veg-friendly restaurant has great food and a nice decor (especially the outside patio) but it's such a small place that you inevitably end up with a very long wait at any mealtime, which is very...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/13/2005
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lilaguide | Tin Shed Garden CafA�

Great place to take kids. LOTS of kids there, lots of highchairs and toys.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2005
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lilaguide | Tin Shed Garden CafA�

This is a wonderful place for all. The food is GREAT. They are great to kids. The outside garden in the summer time is fun for the kids and the prices are reasonable. Everyone should check this place out.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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Oh Yeah..

For food quality and value, combined with service, I rate this restaurant at -9.9 Bring your appetite -Christo Del Bistro
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2005
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Excellent time had

We went for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and had a wonderful time. Nice, quiet, friendly. Food was delicious with just-right portion sizes. And dessert to die for.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2004
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Great Dog-Friendly Patio!

The Tin Shed has always been a great place to have breakfast and to hang out in the garden patio, but now it's even better! A new doggie menu with treats like "Kibbles N Bacon Bits" (with rice, ground beef or...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2004
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Best Breakfast!

What a great restaurant! First & foremost, the food is amazing! Creative dishes, fresh ingredients, and tasty flavors...definately one of the best breakfast places in town! If that's not good enough, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2004
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Tip-top breakfast!

I have to echo what's been said already! The food is very well prepared, the staff and atmosphere are also great. The biscuits are amazingly light and flavorful. Enough can't be said about the sweet...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2003
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Finally

Finally someone who gets that fried potatoes must be crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Finally someone who gets that people like it when you are nice to them! Finally, someone has perfected the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2003
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I'm a regular now

I never thought I'd be one of those people that went to the same place all the time. Ever! But, alas, I am one of those people now. The Tin Shed did it to me...feels good though..I'd highly recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2003
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Good Food!!

This is a great breakfast place. Nice staff. Good food. Another great addition to the neighborhood.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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almost great

this is a good young cafe that ought to grow into an older, great cafe. the food is tasty and deftly cooked, but lack of attention to 1st rate ingredients is holding it back from competing with the best. (the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2003
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yummies made with love

Awesome!! sweet potato french toast, homemade biscuits, potato cakes, cheese grits, scrambles to die for and more...all served up by two lovely ladies and their amazing staff! Did I mention the atmosphere?...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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If you are a Hip Mamma?

Then this is the ONLY breakfast place in town for you. The women that run this place are amazing women. Extremely tasty food. Very good service. Very nice ambiance. Changing-tables. Toys! Dogs are welcome....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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Best Brunch Ever!

This is a great place for brunch. If the weather's nice you can sit outside. There's a great garden to have a cup of coffee in if there's a wait. The big outdoor fireplace is great when it's a bit chillier....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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Typical Editor's Paradox

They have nothing but good things to say about this new-n-notable restaurant..but then give it 6s. They must think tough scores make them look better. Anyway...this cozy place has one of the cutiest outdoor...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2002
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good eats

This place is so cute and has a fabulous outdoor garden area. The service was excellent and the food was fabulous. ohhh the biscuits, mmmmm.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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This is the Easter Egg to end all eggs

Solid quality dishes in a very very cool environment. They've got great outdoor seating and an outdoor herb garden to sit in while you wait for a table. The owners are pretty cool too...and they're always...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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Best Breakfast in the NE!

No kidding. Not much else to say than what these other folks have already said. Very thoughtful people creating very thoughtful dishes that they serve in a genuinely friendly way...good for kids too...they...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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AOL CityGuide

a truly people- and dog-friendly eatery...
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Fodor's

this small restaurant has been a popular breakfast spot since opening in 2002, growing widely known for its shredded potato cakes, biscuits and gravy, sweet-potato cinnamon french toast, creative egg and tofu...
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