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broder
Categories: Restaurants Scandinavian Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Scandinavian, Breakfast & Brunch [Edit]
2508 SE Clinton StPortland, OR 97255
Neighborhoods: Southeast Portland, Clinton, Hosford-Abernathy
(503) 736-3333
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 3 pm
Wed-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
314 reviews for broder
Review Highlights
"i love love love the danish pancakes."
(in 57 reviews)
"The baked eggs and potato pancakes are delicious."
(in 47 reviews)
"You will love dipping them in lemon curd or jam."
(in 44 reviews)
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314 reviews in English
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Review from Duane P.
Portland, OR
2/3/2012 5 photos
I'm having a good week. Two 5 star restaurants in a week. HA VL and now Broder. I have been trying for awhile to get into here and it finally happened. We arrived about 10:15 on a Wednesday and it was full. After waiting only about 5 minutes they were ready.
It was a hard menu to narrow down to 2 choices. Alot of items looked good to try. We decided on the Danish Blue cheese, smoked bacon and tomato scramble. It came with walnut toast and potato pancake. It looked wonderful coming out. The scramble was light and fluffy, the potato cake had strands of potato running thru it and not mushy and the toast was toasted perfectly.
Susan said it is the best breakfast to date for her. I had the Friterade Applen. It consisted of Chicken Apple Sausage, Apple Fritters and baked eggs. All ingredients were a home run.
This a must try in PDX for breakfast and I can't wait to try lunch/dinner next. -
Review from John L.
2/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great little breakfast find. Both the baked egg scramble and the hash (panna) were egg-sellent! I really also liked the potato pancake... more like a hashbrown though. Don't expect a pancake pancake.
They really do eggs better than anywhere else I know.
I can't wait until I can return and try the other dishes.... -
Review from Amy T.
Vancouver, WA
1/30/2012
I don't understand all the hype about Broder. I typically don't mind waiting an hour or longer to be seated at a great brunch spot, but this place was not worth the wait.
The menu itself is quite unique, offering many Scandinavian dishes that aren't always offered in American Brunch, such as baked eggs, potato crepes, and apple fritters.
I ordered the Danish Pancakes (which are just balls of dough by-the-way) with the lemon curd and the lingonberry sauces, and the smoked trout hash to share with a friend. Each dish on the menu was about $9 - $12 a plate, which is pretty reasonable for brunch in Portland.
As the food came out, each dish was presented on cute wooden boards with plates (or a skillet) the size of a tea saucer. The food wasn't terribly bland or greasy, but it definitely wasn't super flavorful and filling either.
Overall, the food is just slightly above average in the taste and quality category, and the portion sizes are WAY TOO SMALL for the price. If you're going to have to wait over an hour for GREAT breakfast food, you're better off heading over to the place with the Southern style chicken and waffles, or the place with the Tasty bacon wrapped dates. -
Review from Morgan R.
Portland, OR
1/29/2012 2 photos
I love everything about this place. The waiting area with self-serve coffee; watching people stare confusedly at the coffee cups as they try to figure out whether or not they're clean (the fact that they're not placed upside down throws people for a loop); the excitement felt by the entire room when the host walks in and picks up the clipboard, each person eagerly awaiting to hear their name called; the warm cream they give you at your table for your coffee; the hottie waiter with his crystal blue eyes who makes my heart melt; and of course, the star of the show, the FOOD!
Yes, it's small. Yes, you will wait. Yes, you will enjoy.
Even Mumford & Sons had to give the place a try last time they were in town. Do you think you're better than they are or something? No? Then why aren't you at Broder yet? -
Review from Julie C.
1/28/2012
Cured meat and smoked trout for breakfast? Yes, please!
I'm a protein whore, so I LOVE when I can find meaty breakfasts that aren't tempered by sugary pastries or pancakes (though you can order aebleskivers, too). The baked eggs are very delicious and I'm in love with the tiny cast iron pans they're served in. I also like eating off the wooden board for the Swedish Breakfast Bord ($12).
The boi says, "I liked the vibe." It's sunny, small, and doesn't take itself too seriously for how popular the place is. -
Review from Adrienne I.
Portland, OR
1/23/2012
This joint is Swedish to the max! The reader should note that Broder is a very small space so you will probably get to wait next door and drink some free coffee but its worth the wait. They have an original menu that you wont find anywhere else. I had the original hash and loved it! The place is cozy and without pretense. The waitstaff is the friendliest of any place ive ever been.
I will be honest that I debated even writting a review so I could keep this jem selfishly to myself BUT Broders should be enjoyed by all! -
Review from Saint P.
Portland, OR
1/29/2012
i'd heard a lot of chatter about broder, but i was too busy shoving food in my face every other place that i neglected to listen to what the folks were saying.
my girlfriend and i went in for breakfast, on a tuesday, around 1pm.
not only did they HAVE breakfast available, but they were PACKED.
we were shown to the last little table along the wall.
the have a delightful open kitchen/bar setup and all the guys working looked so calm and relaxed.
my esteemed dining companion had the special, a smoked trout baked scramble with capers and a dijon creme fraiche, i had the broder bord with the soft boiled egg and cheeses and loveliness and to drink, a grapefruit mimosa and broder'd bloody mary with aquavit.
hot holy hell, the food came out quickly, but no part of it was rushed, by any means. the presentation was beautiful, the drinks were unreal. (personally, i could've done without the onions in the garnish and just a touch more horseradish in my bloody, but that's just me)
the scramble looks small when it comes out (in it's own little, square skillet) but when you start eating, you realize that it's the perfect size (perhaps even too big) because it's sooooo rich and delicious and there are other lovely things on your bord to eat as well.
my soft boiled egg was actually the first i'd ever had and it has literally changed my whole world. i've eaten a dozen or more soft boiled eggs with toast at home since.
everything was delicious, everything was top shelf and i can completely understand why they were packed to the gills on a tuesday, at one in the afternoon.
i will be back for more breakfast, more drinks and sometime, some dinner.
broder, let's be new best friends. -
Review from Chris B.
Portland, OR
1/22/2012
I think I just found my favourite new brunch spot! Sorry Cricket cafe.
Simply delicious. I am starting at the top of the breakfast menu and working my way down. Food rocks, staff are realyl nice and the atmosphere is spot on. I got lucky and sat right away when I went, but I hear there are pretty typical Portland queues at the weekend.
Do it. -
Review from Jack D.
Portland, OR
1/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
Arrived on a Friday morning (12/30/11) within 30 minutes of opening the doors and there was a massive wait. The folks on the wait list, were filling the Savoy bar next door. We were led to a place that was almost full. They needed a waiting room for the waiting room.
We stuck around drinking free coffee using Yelp to find another spot.
SubRosa was a welcome surprise with great food that Broder failed to deliver. -
Review from Victoria V.
Seattle, WA
1/17/2012 2 photos
First of all, y'all, Portlanders are Very Serious About Their Brunch. So, to the whiners and complainers: yep. You're gonna have to wait, especially for a decent breakfast, anywhere you go in PDX. So don't take it out on the restaurant.
That said: we arrived here at about 9:15 on a Saturday morning. The place opens at 9 and it looks like there was already a mass of folks waiting that were seated right when it opened, so we were round two (we finally sat around 10, 10:15ish). Good news: you can sit next door in Savoy while you wait, and drink coffee until you're bouncing off the walls.
To the dude who complained about the coffee not being complimentary a few reviews down: there's a very clear sign on the carafe that says it's going to cost you $2.50 for a bottomless cup.
When we were ushered in, yes, the space was a little bit cramped but the fact that they had a bounty of Scandanavian food on the menu more than made up for any ass-related real estate we had to give up. Our table had the lefse special, a scramble, and I went with two eggs and potato pancakes (I truly believe restaurants are only as good as their basics).
Verdict? Holy fucking shit. Hands down the best eggs I've ever put in my face, and potato pancakes that would have made my Lithuanian grandmother proud. Bonus points for the adorable server boy who brought us complimentary pancake balls and chatted with us about Seattle! -
Review from Debra P.
Beaverton, OR
2/5/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Oh my! Everything here is very tasty! Make sure your group orders the Danish Pancakes to share. We went with a group of four and each ordered our own meal and as we waited for our meals enjoyed the delicious coffee (they bring a small picture of steamed milk/cream to add to the coffee which is dreamy!) along with the wonderful little round Danish Pancakes. Yummy! I can't wait to go back again!
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Review from Claudia H.
Salem, OR
2/6/2012
Tiny and a little funky, but, wow, the food is awesome. A bit of a wait on Sunday morning, but completely worth it. One of those places that you have to go back to, just to try something else on the menu. There service is very friendly and easy going. We sat at the bar and loved watching the cook.
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Review from Tamsen G.
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Win. Win. Win. Try the apple fritter with sausage. Just do it. Don't waffle on this - no pun intended. DO IT. The fritter is tender and not at all like what most people consider an apple fritter, served with a side of traditional sour cream. The sausage is heavenly. I want to be one when I grow up.
Also win? The coffee. And the Fjord, if you're feeling like imbibing, adult-style.
Line too long? Go for brunch. Like, slightly after noon. Plus then you can order a Fjord guilt-free. -
Review from Seasons K.
Portland, OR
12/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
LOVE this place!
I have been here several times now & have never been disappointed. I'm a huge fan of their "hash", hotdog, lost eggs, danish pancakes... OK, pretty much everything I have tried so far... Don't forget to check out the daily specials & their killer sides. Potato pancakes MMmmmm!
The decor is so lovely & it combined with the food, plating & portions reminds me so much of Europe.
On top of all this is their incredible service, always outstanding.
Oh, their cocktails are also very good! The Danish Mary is really delish, as is the punch. -
Review from Total C.
Glen Rock, NJ
12/22/2011
OH MY GOD.... wish we had this place in New Jersey! My husband had the baked egg scrambles with mushrooms and bacon and it was one of the best breakfasts he's ever had. It was served in a cast iron skillet so it stayed warm the whole time he ate it. I had the "Forlorade Agg" and again, served in an iron skillet and was warm the whole time. The walnut bread was awesome as well. Of course we had to have the aeble skiver but were so full, we ordered them to go with the lingonberry jam and it wasn't long before I had to dip into the box and have one... yummy yummy yummy!!!!
The restaurant itself has alot of character and is in a cute neighborhood. Check out the art store across the street, it had some very interesting cross-dressing Ken & Barbie dolls in the window, along with a Christmas manger scene out of rubber ducks! Gives you a taste of the neighborhood!!! -
Review from Celeste L.
Portland, OR
12/4/2011 1 photo
Went on Sunday for brunch. We waited in the warm Tavern room next door. Great place to wait - plenty of space and cozy warm on a winter day.
We were offered seats at the bar and I took them. They were worried because I was with my pre-schooler (high bar stools) but it was the best idea because watching chefs prepare meals was very entertaining. He didn't move out of his seat, not once, during the wait.
Food was great. I think watching them prepared added to the experience. My kid had aebleskiver (Danish pancakes shaped into balls). We couldn't decide on a dip so they gave us all 4 dips to try! So nice of them! We'll definitely be back!!! -
Review from Zara E.
San Francisco, CA
12/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
Lovely place. _Delicious_ brunch food. I recommend sitting at the bar for the great view of the kitchen (pretty much my favorite spot in any restaurant).
I really want to try those awesome little buttery pop-over looking balls they were baking in the cast iron. I ate the apple fritter with sausage and baked egg. YUM, friggin yum. It soothed my aching hungover belly perfectly.
The wait was terribly excruciating, but the cozy tavern next door addresses this problem for most I assume. I can't wait to go back and try more items on the menu! -
Review from Becca B.
Beaverton, OR
12/20/2011
I have been to broder a few times now, and plan to return many more!!
I first went here with my sister who has been living in Sweden for the past several years. She suggested it and her Swedish friends approved highly of the food.
My favorite things to order are the meatballs and the aebleskiver (small/awesome spherical pancakes). My boyfriend highly recommends the Lefse. The staff at Broder always seem to be upbeat and friendly and the decorations are very cheerful. And to boot, they have a good playlist! -
Review from Debra H.
Portland, OR
1/3/2012
I've been to Broder's three times, and as an avid brunch lover, I'm sorry to say that I'm out. It's unfortunate because the flavors of the trout hash are the kind that smack you in the face just like I love. Aesthetically, the food is beautiful. However, there are just too many things that overshadow the lovely food.
The second time that I went to Broder was midmorning during the week, and it was just me and my husband. All of the tables were full and we were told that we could either wait or sit at the bar. We asked if we could sit at the bar and move once a table opened up. The server threw us some attitude and reluctantly agreed. If it had been a problem and we had been told to wait, then we would have opted to wait. My husband and I are both tall and I knew that we wouldn't be comfortable sitting through the meal at the bar. After a couple of tables opened up, I thought that we'd be moved but others were quickly seated in those seats. I finally asked if we could move since that tiny bar was forcing me to sit sideways. The waiter threw us more attitude, but the food was so good that I decided to give Broder another chance.
The last time that I dined there we brought our two kids. They love the able skivers. We were the first people in line when they opened, first people seated, and yet we waited 40 minutes for our lattes. On top of that, half of the restaurant received their food before we received our 3 dishes.
As much as I enjoy the food there, between the attitude from the wait staff and the ridiculous wait for coffee, it's hardly worth it. -
Review from Debbie K.
Buffalo, NY
1/8/2012
Simply put, broder is wonderful. Yes, it's tiny, and yes, there is usually a wait, but--I have never once had a bad experience there. The other patrons, though we may have to sit rather close, are always pleasant, the staff is amazing and always attentive, and the food is consistently delicious. An easy winner, in my opinion.
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Review from Aaron W.
10/17/2011
I went in on a Thursday, around peak lunchtime, and the place was filled with happy customers. Breakfast is served all day at broder, and I came for one of the more talked-about items on the menu: Aebleskiver. Six Danish pancakes, in spherical form, are made to order, then topped with powdered sugar.
You can get two of the following dipping sauces: housemade lemon curd, ligonberry jam, syrup, or housemade applesauce. I went with the lemon curd and the applesauce, since both are made in-house and is thus unique to this establishment.
I now know why people rave about these pancakes so much. They were light and airy, and it was hard to stop eating them. The lemon curd was my favorite of the two sauces. It brought that lemony zing, but the sugar inside the curd worked against the tartness, keeping everything in check. The applesauce had a great pureed consistency, and the cinnamon really enhanced everything.
I will have to come back for some of their other menu items. Other popular breakfast offerings include the smoked trout hash (Smoked Trout Pytt I Panna; $12); the Swedish Breakfast Bord ($12); and their baked egg scrambles ($11). Go to broder for your Scandinavian food fix! -
Review from Paul E.
10/11/2011
Broder did a fine job of sorting me out after the previous evening's over indulgence in Oregonian beer...
Our lunch there on a quiet Monday afternoon (no waiting!) consisted of a three open faced sandwiches (two herring, one gravlax) with a potato pancake ($11), and smoked trout Swedish hash (also $11).
The sandwiches had generous chunks of tender gravlax and just-right herring that were complimented well by the slightly bitter dark rye bread and crunchy pancake. The hash came well presented, but quickly ended up as a very tasty mess in which the smokiness of the trout cut through, exactly as it should.
Easily as good as my experience of eating similar dishes in Stockholm and Copenhagen, if not better. Broder is a great place. -
Review from Megan L.
10/2/2011
I just don't know how someone can rate this place anything less than 5 stars. They must not get it-- travel to Denmark or Sweden, and then you'll understand why.
There is nothing on the menu at Broder that I haven't loved. They serve their coffee with warmed milk in little personalized bottles, and you feel like you're going to step out onto a cobblestone street and tour around Copenhagen after eating. Unfortunately (or fortunately for some), you're just in Portland. But Broder brings a slice of familial Scandinavian life to Clinton Street.
The flavor combinations of all dishes at Broder are fantastic, and everything just melts in your mouth. Order everything. You'll love it. Try something you're unsure of; you'll be impressed. Yes, you will be bumping elbows with your neighbors and listening onto their conversations. If that's not your cup of tea, don't visit Europe.
Barstools, warm coffee mugs, breakfast smorgasbords (literally), fresh lingonverry jam... amazing. Yes you will wait- but they take care of you. And please don't compare this to Ikea. It doesn't count. -
Review from Steph C.
10/2/2011
I'll be the first to admit that most of my opinions about Scandinavia have been culled from trips to Ikea- so I didn't really know what to expect with broder. Finally got a chance to have brunch here and have to say that it absolutely lived up to the hype. Expect a very long wait- as it's a fairly small restaurant. Managed to snag one of the outside tables, which was really nice.
The service was really excellent. When the server heard it was our first time at the restaurant, the kitchen brought out a plate of abelskivers (resembling donuts)- fluffy and accompanied by two different jams.
Then ordered lefsa of the day- which are a fairly thin swedish pancake with rotating accompaniments. The version we had was delicious though.
The lost eggs were a very good light dish- eggs over some spinach. Well executed, but maybe not quite as unique as some of the other stuff.
Looking forward to going back! -
Review from Scott M.
9/30/2011
5 stars all the way, no hesitation. A simply amazing lunch.
We got the trio of open-faced sandwiches and chose gravlax (cured salmon), shrimp salad, and pickled beets + chevre. Honestly, they were all so unbelievably good that we couldn't pick a clear favorite of the three. We also got an order of ebleskivers with lemon curd and lingonberry jam. They were light, airy, not greasy in any way - absolutely perfect and delicious.
After my first taste of Scandinavian food, I'm looking forward to many more. I can't recommend Broder enough ... it made me so food-happy. -
Review from Tiffany E.
Bend, OR
12/31/2011
We found Broder in the Portland Monthly Magazine and went with no preconceived ideas. We were pleasantly surprised! The decor is adorable and reminded me of a European restaurant, very fitting. I loved being able to see the chefs cook at the stove behind the counter top and watch all the different food being made. We did have to wait for about an hour to be seated but it was very worth the wait and we were able to sit and enjoy hot coffee. If you go, order the Swedish pancakes, soooo delicious and fun to eat! Read a fill report on my blog.
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Review from Shirley M.
Portland, OR
9/4/2011
I've been to Broder over the past two years and I've never had less than a five-star experience.
There are times and I've been known to go every saturday for a stretch of time. It's that good.
At first, I was like, "really? swedish food? that sounds weird." Until i had their trout hash. It was like brunch heaven in my mouth. Salty smoky trout mixed in with my baked eggs with my buttery potato cubes, YUM.
Also Danish Pancakes. I could die a happy death if the last thing i ate was a bite of Broder's danish pancakes dipped generously into their homemade lemon curd. YUM YUM.
And then to top it all off, their wait staff are friendly, they recognize us, and they always give amazing service.
TIP: Get there at 9 am, otherwise you will wait a very long time. It's worth it, but it's a long time.
Thank you Broder for being here! We love u! -
Review from Landon T.
Portland, OR
8/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Long line on Sunday. We waited for an hour and a half for a table. What we thought was complimentary coffee for those waiting outside ended up being charged on our bill at $2.50 each. The food was excellent as always but it ended up being much more expensive than expected because of the coffee fiasco. To be honest the coffee wasn't even that good (bitter).
I hope our next visit is better. If so, I will update this. -
Review from Carli P.
Salem, OR
12/17/2011
This place is pretty great. The place is right down from my house, I went here for the first time this morning, I was wanting a big hang over breakfast. I am so SO proud that this is not that kinda place. Broder is amazing, the guys are great. Friendly, even when you feel not so up to par. Thanks Clinton, you continue to surprise me! I knew there was always a line out front for some reason, now I know why! Just dont go when you're hung over.
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Review from David H.
Happy Valley, OR
9/24/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Broder is in the Clinton district, which gives it immediate credibility. It does get very crowded, so expect a wait. This is especially true for brunch on weekends and breakfast and lunch on the weekdays. The baked eggs and apple fritters/pancakes are stellar as are the Swedish meatballs.
Scandinavian food has never been my favorite genre (these are the same people who eat Lutefisk) despite that it's my primary heritage. Broder, however, does a fantastic job of making the most of the style. -
Review from JW D.
Portland, OR
7/10/2011 4 photos
First, the food.
Swedes apparently love themselves some walnuts. They're in a lot of stuff here, including the toast. I got the crepe thingies, which came like a square turnover. This day they had bacon and some other stuff in them. Topped with two baked eggs (which are functionally identical to fried eggs, not poached or some b.s.) that thankfully the waiter warned us were normally served snot-like. I mean sunny side up (WTF is wrong with people who eat that shit?). Mine came a solid medium, white set, yolk slightly thickened.
The menu didn't indicate they had pop, but they did. Good save, viking bro.
Brandon got some kind of scramble thing. She liked it.
Second, the service.
Good. We put ourselves on the sign up sheet but someone appeared quickly to tell us there was no wait (on a sunny Saturday!). Our waiter came quickly and the food was out plenty quickly.
Third, why only three stars?
Poor decision making.
At the bottom of the menu, "substitutions politely declined." First, no subs is a dick move, end of story. Second, just be a dick and save the keystrokes. You can't politely say, fuck you, eat it the way we feel like giving it to you. Normally that's a two star max, but the menu had plenty of options and the staff was accommodating (like with the mucus eggs).
So I would have let that go if they'd given us salt and pepper shakers. Instead we got two weird ramekins and a spoon. Didn't work. I got one bite that was downright briny and everything else was untouched. Brandon just used her fingers to sprinkle. Smart cookie, her.
So, Broder, it's okay. It's just okay. -
Review from Travis L.
Salem, OR
1/16/2012
A bit cramped, but the cozy atmosphere lets you feel like you're almost not in Portland. The presentation is artful and the taste is exquisite.
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Review from Michael W.
Sunnyvale, CA
9/8/2011
Abelskivers - great flavor. Very fluffy. Great jams that go with it.
Hash - superb, very flavor. Will come back for this.
Apple fritters - nice crisp apples, but there wasn't enough batter.
Apple sausage - juicy and flavorful , but texture is a bit rough.
The crew that runs this place is very efficient. They only have 1 chef and 1 assistant to make all the dishes. I sat at the bar and it was amazing watching the chef cook, he was doing 10 things at once and never losing track of anything, without having a timer for anything. I will be back here for the abelskivers and the hash. -
Review from Danielle F.
Seattle, WA
9/17/2011
Broder was well worth the wait! It's a super cute small restaurant and boy is breakfast great!
I had apple fritters that came with chicken sausage and baked eggs and my friend had the baked egg scramble with a potato pancake on the side.
The breakfast service is pretty unique too. My baked eggs were cooked in a square skillet which was kind of fun and my friends eggs came on a board with a square skillet for the eggs and another plate for his potato pancake.
The baked egg scramble reminded me a lot of a frittata. It wasn't very thick though (maybe half an inch). It was amazing.
I had a bloody mary to drink which I also thought was pretty good, it was nice and spicy.
This place is definitely worth the wait and it's reasonable too! Breakfast for two with adult drinks was just over 40 dollars with tip. -
Review from Eric L.
New York, NY
11/28/2011
We came for late breakfast on Saturday. The wait was way too long, and it seemed to last longer than the beard on a Portland scene kid waiting for his newest knuckle tattoo to be done. BUT!!! the flavor were amazing! I got the pork and beans special and it was great and had so much flavor. I enjoyed the decor and ambiance a lot. My wife and sister in law had the vegetarian bowl and they both loved them. So if you like veggie options go here. The pork was very juicy and the portions were small but very flavorful. I would recommend this place to everyone but try to go in off peak time so you don't wait for an hour like us.
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Review from Robert D.
Lake Oswego, OR
12/4/2011
Went for Sunday brunch. Waited next door with many others.
Food was good (potato pancakes undercooked - squishy in the middle)
Noise level was a big downer. Staff had volume of rock music up to where you had to almost shout to be heard. When asked to lower volume it was quickly turned back up to where the kitchen staff wanted it. Sorry but it took a 5 star rating down to a 3. -
Review from Nicole L.
8/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Having come to snug, adorable broder after an eighty-minute bus ride across town, and encountering a thirty-minute long lineup on a Monday morning, I knew I was in for either the most hyped up brunch of my life, or the best. Thankfully, it was the latter.
broder is a true Scandinavian experience -- it's teensy, robin's egg-blue, and amazingly comforting. Service is snappy and quick, their menu short but sweet (and delineated at the bottom with an equally polite note stating that "substitutions [are] politely declined"). Coffees came with a tiny apothecary jug full of warmed milk, with sugar cubes on the side to help sweeten the deal.
Smoked trout hash was a great pick -- the tiny bowl put me off at first, until I realised how filling it was. I was left wondering at the tiny cubed potatoes (do they have elves in the back?) and the salty, flaky trout that melted on my tongue, the two baked eggs and the teensy spoonful of pickled beets that added a not-too-sour note to the whole experience. Add a slice of walnut toast, liberally buttered, and you have the makings of a true post-meal roll-out.
If I lived in Portland, I would be here every week -- huge crowds and long bus trips be damned!Listed in: Bruncheries
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Review from A. L.
Portland, OR
8/8/2011
I've eaten here four times; three times the food was perfect. I've had the delicious breakfast board twice, and potato lefse once. The only meal I didn't really care for was a salmon sandwich, as it was kinda dry.
Service is friendly and the food is delicious. They make their own curry catsup and cook everything with REAL BUTTER. YAY! I especially like the bread they serve with the breakfast board, and the board itself, which is a smorgasbord of delightful items of contrasting tastes.
As others mention, the place is tiny, so be prepared to wait if you go during prime time on the weekend. -
Review from Christina S.
Costa Mesa, CA
12/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Once again another place I found on Yelp. Broder also came highly recommended by a bartender at Central speaking highly of the brunch here. So, birthday morning we strolled down here. It's a charming little place with tons of European aesthetics to it. I love Ebelskivers and it's not very often that I have them though I have the pan to make them in I am just too busy to do this so we split an order which I highly recommend ordering. It's Scandinavian Pancakes but looks like little doughnut holes rather large than a doughnut hole and not gross and fried tasting. I also tried the bake eggs. SUPER DELISH. OH, and yes they have a bar here which you can get the typical Mimosa with brunch or you can try Glögg. It's like mulled wine just better. My food was delish and the bake eggs were amazing. I now seriously jones for this place. This was the best brunch that we had while in Portland and I too highly recommend coming here. It does get busy here but it is worth the wait!
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Review from Alice H.
Kamuela, HI
11/26/2011
Just wonderful! Everything was delicious and served piping hot. I doubt that they have a warming station, and that's a good thing with so many egg dishes. We had the Danish pancakes and the smoked trout hash. Just wonderful with a very generous glass of "bubbles". Even though it is tiny and loud the ambiance works and the waithelp are very attentive and quick to respond.The place is always crowded with about a 20 minute or more wait but even so - go!
