Tucked away on SE Powell Boulevard in Portland sits a vibrant teal and orange building that houses what might be Oregon’s most delicious breakfast secret – a place where plant-based magic happens on a griddle and taste buds have religious experiences.
Off The Griddle isn’t trying to be Portland’s quirkiest restaurant, but with its bold colors and even bolder flavors, it’s certainly making a compelling case for the title.
The exterior greets you with rustic wooden picnic tables beneath a simple covered patio – an unpretentious invitation to come as you are and leave significantly happier than when you arrived.
It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need to shout about its coolness because it’s too busy actually being cool, like that friend who effortlessly pulls off vintage clothes while the rest of us look like we’re wearing costumes…