We were pleasantly impressed with Biscuits Cafe. We didn't know what to expect, as we were visiting Portland on vacation, but all of our food was delicious. The server was personable and responsive. The atmosphere was laid-back and attractive. I am gluten-free and the bread they used for my California Club Sandwich was great. They use real avocados instead of the pre-mushed stuff from a bag. I believe you will be happy you checked them out!
Please be careful if you have a gluten allergy!!! They use the same griddle so it is always a gluten free *preference* and super not allergen friendly 🥲
Their GF high tea is epic! One of the best I’ve ever had. I’m not sensitive to cross contamination but the staff was very knowledgeable about different dietary needs and the owner makes all the food herself so she’d be able to answer any questions well.
I have been here twice and already LOVE IT. The atmosphere is incredible. Peaceful, quiet, and relaxing. The baristas are friendly, charismatic, and seem to genuinely love and enjoy their jobs.
The food is a 10/10. While it may not be an ideal place for celiac folks, for people with gluten intolerances, their GF bread is pretty delicious. I recommend getting their (croissant) egg sandwich with gluten free bread with some added guacamole. Super delicious, especially with the Chipotle sauce they add!
The only criticism I would have is with their creme brulee. The custard is a 11/10, but the sugar on top is usually melted into the custard and isn't that beautiful caramelized shell that normally comes on creme brulee. It's a minor detail, but it's still so delicious I want to keep coming back for more regardless. I would love if they added a bit of sugar and torched it quickly before giving it to the customer, but I understand that may not be possible due to the busyness of the baristas.
The coffee is also a 10/10 strength-wise. If you prefer sweeter coffee, get their lattes with a bit of extra sweetness. For those coffee lovers who love it dark and bitter like their souls, their cold brew is incredible! It has a nice, strong, bitter taste that is almost citrus-like. I got a cup of their cold brew at 8am before I began moving/packing the first time I went in there, and I was so wired the whole day that I didn't need any more after that! Normally, I have to drink 2, 32oz cold brew coffees to make it through an 8 hour shift. Not with their coffee! A single 20oz was almost too much!
Genuinely, I love this place and will definitely be coming back as much as my income affords. It is peaceful and quite, lots of well taken care of plants add to the aesthetic, and everyone there is super great.
Delicious! Clearly marked gluten free options. Stuffed salmon was to die for. Normally cannot eat stuffed anything due to usage of bread. Was an awesome experience!!
I paid $19 for a gluten-free chicken sandwich. More than four dollars for the gluten-free bread. This is Franz bread, which is about four dollars for an entire loaf. By the way, Franz gluten-free bread is the absolute worst gluten-free bread out there. The quality of the meats and other ingredients was very average. The one highlight was the Service was very polite. My wife had a non-gluten-free sandwich and also was not impressed at all.
I don't eat gluten so I ordered a hot Pastrami bowl to go. Meat was definitely good. Rest of it was very underwhelming. Hardly any sauerkraut. Maybe i was missing special sauce or something idk.. I did see the breads were out of a bag, didn't appear to be made on site. Meat did not appear to be hand sliced. Pickles tasted old and a little rotten. Bowl was small, small portions for the price. I dont think the container for takeout is the appropriate size, it's too small so doesn't fit the right amount of toppings.
Would like to see a gluten free bread offering. I was not interested in the gluten free tortilla.
DO NOT get a gluten free sandwich here..... 15.50 and it's not good! The bread was soggy, terrible tasting and soooooo small! 2-3 inches smaller then a regular sub.