Let's get real, it's rare to find locals and visitors congregating in the same restaurants nowadays. One clear exception is Pine State Biscuits where anyone is eager to wait in line for an hour when needed for the best biscuits in Portland, and that means something. Swing by during brunch for knock-out breakfast sandwiches and you'll instantly see why locals love this place so much -- it's definitely worth the hype.

The secret has been out for a while now: Screen Door has some of the best brunch in Portland, and the long lines prove it. Offering incredible southern dishes, Screen Door has perfectly executed fried chicken and waffles and folks wait for hours for the fare. Insider Tip: Don't make the mistake of skipping the biscuits and grits if you like savory brunch or the french toast if you have a sweet tooth.

Tusk was named restaurant of the year by Food & Wine magazine in 2017. The creative Mediterranean menu is described as "locally sourced, aggressively seasonal" and the proof is in the pudding. The dishes are sensational and the bright and cheery decor can lift the spirit of any winter-weary Portland native. Bring your friends, you'll want to sample everything.

Proud Mary hails from Melbourne, Australia where it cultivated a cult following before expanding to America with an outpost in Portland. The result? An epic brunch spot that fills to the brim with eager locals and tourists every day of the week. Plus, the coffee is hard to beat. The food is delicious and equally photogenic, they clearly know their target audience (ahem, millennials) and have the rave reviews to prove it. Insider Tip: The ricotta pancakes are a must order.

Mother’s Bistro is a Portland institution that has been around since 2000. Feating delights like Challah French Toast and salmon hash, it's one of the most beloved restaurants in the city. Serving traditional American fare with a unique twist - every month they feature recipes from a "Mother of the Month." The Mother of the Month sets the menu based on her unique cultural fare and childhood meals. Making for an ever-changing brunch experience!

Coquine is often regarded as the best restaurant in Portland, so it probably comes as no surprise that their brunch menu would be worthy of accolades. The brunch menu is well curated and doesn't overwhelm with frivolous options. There's a clear focus on perfectly executed brunch dishes like brioche egg sandwiches, seasonal pancakes and quite possibly the best corned hash in Portland.

Serving innovative Scandinavian cuisine, Broder is renowned for their Nord Bord (a twist on the better known charcuterie board), airy beignets and smoked trout hash (a crowd favorite). But be forewarned, it tends to be very lively inside during the popular Sunday brunch hour and the music may be too noisy for some. Worth the visit? Definitely.

Lauretta Jean's feels like a secret because some folks still don't know that they serve up some of the best brunch in Portland. But it should come as no surprise that a bakery churning out the best pies in Portland would master baked brunch dishes too. In terms of options, Lauretta Jean's Classic breakfast sandwich doesn't disappoint. A perfectly flaky biscuit acts as a canvas for strawberry jam, an egg and cheese. Don't question this creation, it's downright perfect.

Olympia Provisions is known nationwide for having some of the best charcuterie meats in the country. So it's only fitting that this awesome Portland brunch spot serves up some of the best breakfast boards in Portland. Seriously, the breakfast charcuterie boards cannot be missed, but make sure you also order the Eggs Benedict (one of the best in the city) or one of the generous meaty hash dishes. 

Churning out classic American breakfast dishes like eggs, bacon, hash-browns and toast, this is the place to go if you're looking for a traditional brunch in Portland that transports you back to simpler times. Offering a good balance of savory and sweet brunch options, Jam on Hawthorne can please any palate. No wonder the wait typically exceeds and hour, the food is worth it.