Maple Leaf is absolutely delicious! They have the vibe of a low key diner, but food taste that is on par with the best restaurants in Portland. The breakfast menu has definitely gotten our attention, as I keep wanting to go back every weekend morning — and we truly appreciate the effort they put in. My partner and I asked for two items to share (classic egg breakfast with a side of French toast), and with no prompting by us, they split-plated everything in a beautiful display, so we didn’t have to share over one plate or split it ourselves. Regrettably, my hunger got the best of me so the pictures don’t include the aesthetic they provided. The staff is super friendly, they have great outdoor seating both sun and shade (yes, bring your dog!), and the service is an appropriate pace for quality food. This is a favorite local spot.
I'm gonna be up front, I'm a biased reviewer. I. Love. Diners. I don't know if it's the steady diet of Gilmore Girls I watched growing up, or just that a good diner is a welcome break from some of the more uppity and pricey brunch options in Portland - but diners are amazing, and Maple Leaf is officially in my top diners of all time.
The menu is broad without being overwhelming, and features all the classics plus a great section of Chinese food brunch twists. I had a fluffy Belgian waffle, and my boyfriend had a Chinese Pork Omelette. Both were very reasonably priced - and the dinner menu looked like a steal price wise.
Breakdown:
Lots of comfortable seating
Brunch food was a good value, coffee is free before 10:30
Lots of regulars, but it was still comfortable and I still felt welcome
Family run business with friendly service
This cafe could be cleaner. Stains on booths. $0.75 charge for orders under $10.
Waitress repeated several times. No substitutions. If you're okay with a grungy diner, the French toast was good. This portion is 2 pieces even though it looks like one cut in half. Lol. It was only $2.50 though.
7129 SE Foster Rd - Portland
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