Bread and Ink Café - Portland, OR

Bread and Ink fare reflects a sophisticated urban palate that ranges from Vietnamese spring rolls to cassata (Italian wedding cake) to linguine in a sauce of blood orange zest, cream, and mint. Plus excellent hamburgers on warm onion buns, accompanied by ramekins of homemade mustard, catsup, and mayonnaise. Pay attention to the salad of hazelnut-crusted chevre with arugula and baked Dungeness crab bruschetta with pine nuts, wasabe, basil, and parmesan cheese, served atop a hill of field greens tossed with hazelnut vinaigrette.

75% Approval Rating (8 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Dungeness Crab Bruschetta ($7.00)

Hamburger ($8.00)

Linguine ($8.00)

Cheese Blintzes ($8.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

" In the restaurant-rich Hawthorne neighborhood, Bread and Ink has become a trusty old friend to longtime residents. It is a folksy place with interesting art on the walls and a staff that treats everyone with disarming familiarity. The food reflects a sophisticated ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

5/19/2003 - Michael Stern, $20

Map & Directions

3610 S.E. Hawthorne, Portland, OR
503-239-4756

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	Yes
Delivery Available:	Yes
Takeout Counters:	No

"While the burger could be bigger, there is no faulting the great bacon and cheese (your choice) atop it. And the condiments (those three ramekins in back of the plate) are extra-special."
Michael Stern

"Bread and Ink is the sort of place people like to linger before, during, and after a meal."
Michael Stern

"The walls of the restaurant are hung with interesting art."
Michael Stern

"This salad is topped with goat cheese crusted with crushed toasted hazelnuts."
Michael Stern

"These tiles of toast are heaped with Dungeness crab and pine nuts."
Michael Stern

"Bread and Ink has been a Hawthorne Boulevard hang-out for many years."
Michael Stern