Most important meal of the day? After you have a look over these plant-based breakfast spots, you’ll certainly be glad they were! Whether you're plant-based, veg-curious, or just love good food, these 10 breakfast spots showcase the best of PDX's creative culinary spirit.
From hidden food truck treasures to established cafes, each location offers unique takes on morning classics that'll make you forget they're vegan.
Join us as we explore Portland's most beloved vegan-friendly breakfast destinations of 2025.
1. Vertical Diner & The Gold Room
Early Bird Sandwich
Open For Breakfast: All Day 🌟
As featured in the Washington Post and Bon Appetit Magazine, Ian and Kelsey Brandt brought Portland's Vertical Diner in 2019, expanding from their successful Sage's Cafe back in Salt Lake City. Creating an accessible plant-based spot, they adopted a nostalgic 50s diner motif serving vegan comfort food worth your every buck.
Sweet Stack with French Toast (Pancake & GF Option Available)
Going the extra mile, they maintain separate grills and fryers for gluten-free dishes! Feast on their Bombtastic Biscuits & Gravy or the popular "Dude" Cakes – their signature savory breakfast pancakes. Don't worry though! They've got all your American breakfast staples: waffles, scrambles, and more. Feeling brunchy? Try their cocktail lineup: Irish Coffee, Mimosas, and Bloody Sunday.
2. Harlow
Banana Walnut Pancakes
Open For Breakfast: All Day 🌟
Fresh, locally sourced, and 100% gluten-free, Harlow puts healthy vegetarian/vegan options at the forefront of breakfast! Beyond just juices, smoothies, and wellness bowls, they exemplify the full potential of plant-based dining.
Packed with revitalizing elixirs and flourished power bowls, it's perfect for pre or post-workout fuel! Don't miss their hefty favorites like the Outlaw Scramble (vegan tofu option, of course) and their Banana Walnut Pancakes for those with a #sweettooth.
3. Sweetpea Baking Co.
Open For Breakfast: 9 AM - 2:45 PM ⏰
Portland's first fully plant-based bakery, Sweetpea Baking Company has been a local favorite since the day they opened back in 2006! Their commitment is reflected in their use of completely compostable packaging and 80% waste composting. Plus, they prioritize local and organic sourcing!
While they started with your usual #sweettreats, they've since expanded to vegan breakfast/brunch staples like the Turtle Power Sandwich and Big Benny. Know exactly what you want? Try their Build Your Own Bagel option. Thus, further growing their vision of a welcoming community space for all.
4. Off The Griddle
Rise N’ Grind Sandwich by pdxveg
Open For Breakfast: 9 AM - 3 PM ⏰
Making its start as a humble little food cart serving veggie burgers, Off The Griddle has since grown into the vegetarian/vegan breakfast staple it is today. Now armed with a full bar and extensive brunch menu, it's no wonder they’re a local’s top pick for early-morning cravings.
Among their numerous gluten-free and vegan option, they deliver on your classic #breakfastofchampions but with that signature Off The Griddle twist. Try out their Meatloaf Benedict or their Brisket Hash for yourself. There’s also your simple Berries + Cream Waffles.
5. Chubby Bunny
Boss Bunny
Open For Breakfast: 8 AM - 2 PM ⏰
This plucky little breakfast food truck is a hidden gem in more ways than one. Its vegan status is a secret (well, it was until now), and is one only the most assimilated Portland dwellers would know about. Everything from their underground nature to their thoughtfully curated little menu, Chubby Bunny stands out by sitting in with cozy vibes and humble flavors made with love.
Loyal patrons return for that close vendor relationship, like a relic from simpler times. Placing their specialization solely on breakfast foods, it’s hard to imagine a better spot for a vegan breakfast sandwich. Try the Boss Bunny or perhaps the classic Benny. Though ask anyone and their hash brown Potato Mittens is the true MVP!
6. Jam On Hawthorne
Special: Breaded and fried tofu topped with golden vegan gravy, served with braised greens, hashbrowns & a vegan biscuit
Open For Breakfast: 8 AM - 2 PM (Mon-Fri), 8 AM - 3 PM (Sat-Sun) ⏰
Catch a whiff of that Pistachio Cardamom Latte? It’s probably coming from Jam On Hawthorne. Voted Best Bloody Mary in Willamette Week's Best of Portland Reader's Poll, but that's just the start. This famed omni-based brunch spot hosts a generous collection of quality vegetarian and vegan options.
There’s something for everyone as every omni dish comes with a vegetarian or vegan counterpart. Moreover, if their Oatmeal Chai Blueberry Pancakes and Tempeh Huevos Rancheros weren’t enough, they also have their homemade jams ready for you to take home!
7. Paradox Cafe
Avocado Benedict by pdxveg
Open For Breakfast: 9 AM - 2:30 PM ⏰
For 33 years, Paradox Cafe has served as Portland’s favorite little hole-in-the-wall for a ripping vegan breakfast. Weekends can get a little packed but the piping hot food prepared with organic ingredients makes every order worth the wait.
This mostly vegetarian spot with vegan options has all the favorites. Try their biscuits and gravy solo or in their Country Comfort breakfast plate. Their Reuben Sandwich's a hit too, but those with a #sweettooth will want to go for the Belmont Combo - your choice of pancakes, waffles, OR French toast!
8. Tiny Moreso
Moreso Bowl
Open For Breakfast: All Day 🌟
Tiny Moreso… Sound familiar? You may have spotted this Portland top spot from our 10 Best Vegan Restaurants In Portland list! That’s right! They do breakfast too! Putting passion in every dish, loyal patrons will tell you that this 100% gluten-free vegan establishment showcases the versatility found only in veteran culinary champs.
Enjoy healthy satisfying meals in a pleasant and inviting backdrop. Whether you're a Morning Person (try their coffee/chai latte!) or not, choose your indulgence level: from their Moreso Bowl to Avocado Toast, or go all-in with their rich Bacon Brussels Grilled Cheese.
9. Fried Egg I’m In Love
Vegan and Sara
Open For Breakfast: 9 AM - 2 PM ⏰
In spite of its meat and egg-heavy menu, Fried Egg I’m In Love holds a special place in their kitchen for vegans, celiacs, and those with nut or nightshade allergies. Find them on N Mississippi Ave, SE Hawthorne Blvd, or their SW Broadway – which is actually a food cart!
As their name implies, every breakfast sandwich asserts a signature egg. While they offer ready-made vegan sandwiches like the Vegan and Sara and Vegan ‘Rito, just about everything can be #veganized — courtesy of their vegan sausage, vegan queso, and the beloved Just EGG (heads up on the extra charge!).
10. DC Vegetarian
#4 Steak, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich by Brandt
Open For Breakfast: All Day 🌟
Despite the name, DC Vegetarian is a fully plant-based burger spot that makes even the most seemingly decadent sandos stay surprisingly light. Their menu options have held steady and straightforward while staying fresh with initiatives like their Wednesday Specials. If you’re a #mockmeat lover, you’ll feel as though you’ve struck gold here!
Sure, you could order an adorable Breakfast Muffin but why stop there? From their basic vegan #1 Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, each number adds more decadence up to the #4 Steak, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich!
Searching for a dedicated plant-based breakfast spot can be tough no matter where you are. That’s why we hope you enjoyed our list of these top vegan breakfast spots around Portland.
Did you find our breakfast guide helpful? Feeling something on the healthy side? Check out our list of Top Organic Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Portland
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Brewing coffee…
The abillion team <3
