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Portland mainstay still okay
I hadn't been to the Bijou in years when I stopped in for an impromptu breakfast recently. Most everything about the experience was good, except for m...
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12/28/2007 Report as offensive
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Tasty, Unique Breakfast Spot
Bijou is an outstanding breakfast spot with many interesting omelettes and hashes (I had their house specialty -- oyster hash -- this morning.) They e...
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8/19/2007 Report as offensive
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Sit at the BAR!
Good Oyster Hash. You might like the oysters at the beach, but they kind of leave them out a little. Think it's a problem? Don't eat there then -- too...
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1/11/2007 Report as offensive
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A Portland Mainstay
I've had a wonderful 30 year experience with the Bijou Cafe. Their regular menu and innovative new offerings have always been dependably good, the cof...
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12/21/2006 Report as offensive
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Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes
Boy, they really like their potatoes here. I got potatoes as a side dish and in my omelet. Strange item to put in an omelet (I know they're usually fo...
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10/22/2006 Report as offensive
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Just a very pleasant morning stop
The service was very warm. I had to wait for a friend and I was invited in and served waaaaaaaay too much coffee. (The surest way to my heart is to gi...
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10/12/2006 Report as offensive
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Elitist, rude service
My husband and I had been to the Bijou several times and we've previously enjoyed their service and food, but on our last visit, one arrogant employee...
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10/5/2006 Report as offensive
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Overrated, pretentious
I've been to the Bijou a few times and never thought it was anything special. Frankly I'm astounded to read some of the raves? The owner's relatives p...
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9/18/2006 Report as offensive
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NO SUBSTITUTIONS!!!!
If you have any food allergies or a child who would simply like a plate of potatoes, don't go to the Bijou. The food is alright, the wait way too long...
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9/2/2006 Report as offensive
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Not really suitable for vegans...
Just a note for any vegans who may be fooled by the inclusion of tofu scramble on the menu--the home fries are cooked in butter, so the only vegan opt...
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7/9/2006 Report as offensive
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worth the wait and the prices!
I've been to the Bijou half a dozen times over the past few years, and it has been consistently a great experience every time. The food is excellent a...
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5/1/2006 Report as offensive
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Just your average food
We were surprized to read such good reviews and then ate there one Saturday morning. The food was just average and the servings were small....
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4/25/2006 Report as offensive
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Good but a little expensive
Expect to wait in along line for food that is better than average but not quite worth the price. We have gone many times but Bijou has become more of ...
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4/19/2006 Report as offensive
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a tad bit chilly says the noosh.
the bijou is a spot the noosh has visited frequently over the years, but on his most recent visit, he found the wait staff to be a tad bit on the "chi...
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3/26/2006 Report as offensive
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Bijou a Must for Foodies
In a four day visit, my husband and I were compelled to visit Bijou twice! Call me naughty, but I even ordered the same thing both times, I couldn't g...
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6/12/2005 Report as offensive
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overpriced breakfast
If your looking for a reasonably priced breakfast, this is the last place you should stop. I've heard many "great" things about Bijou and the breakfas...
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4/28/2005 Report as offensive
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Emporer's New clothes syndrome
I'm totally flummoxed as to why anyone would rave about this place. Just throwing a lot of money down for a meal doesn't make it good. I searched hard...
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10/13/2004 Report as offensive
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Unexpected Gem
We've had good meals here before and the best keeps getting better. The vegetable "hash" was to die for, and I am not a vegetarian. Wonderful coffee a...
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9/13/2004 Report as offensive
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One of my Faves!
I really love the Bijou. However, I really really wish they would find a new substitute for the delicious grilled cinnamon bread they once had. I know...
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9/5/2004 Report as offensive
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Not Impressed
I went to BIJOUon a Sunday morning. Had to wait a bit, which was not a problem at all. Felt a little unwelcome by their haughty maitre'd. Sat down and...
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2/6/2004 Report as offensive
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The Perfect Sunday Brunch
Perfect meeting place for brunch with friends--we enjoyed the hearty, comforting food in generous portions; the strong, flavorful coffee with frequent...
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7/15/2003 Report as offensive
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home-style indeed
The nice thing about "homey" food is that it is comforting, and the restaurants are often relatively fast in serving you and fairly well-priced. All t...
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3/20/2003 Report as offensive
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Unimpressed
Place came with such high regard. Special note about the roast beef hash and the oyster hash. The oyster hash was great, but not outstanding. The roas...
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3/8/2003 Report as offensive
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yum
fried cinnamon bread??? farmers omelette - super. Real heavy buckwheat pancakes??...
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2/5/2003 Report as offensive
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Hipster brunch worth the wait.
Tables of two were easily managed while all other parties did have a reasonable wait. The crowd was young and hip while the food was tasty and worth w...
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1/13/2003 Report as offensive
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disappointed!
What a disappointment! Horrible food, horrible service, I don't know what people are thinking nominating this place for the best breakfast in town. Th...
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10/2/2002 Report as offensive
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yummy
very good food, i like the omelets, and a nice atmosphere in the morning...
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9/16/2002 Report as offensive
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good eats
had a great brunch here. The vegetarian entre's were delicious...
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8/16/2002 Report as offensive
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Unfortunately just so-so
My first visit and I must say I was a bit let down. Why is it so difficult for local restaurants to buy chairs that are comfortable for more than 8 mi...
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8/6/2002 Report as offensive
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Perfect
I've been coming to Bijou for breakfast as often as possible for 9 years. Weekends are a bit of a wait, but worth it, and weekdays there's no better p...
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7/27/2002 Report as offensive
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Unforgettable Experience
This restaurant is one of the best breakfast places on the planet. The staff is friendly and professional. The quality of ingredients is unsurpassed. ...
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7/24/2002 Report as offensive
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