GRAVY

Gravy on Mississippi is another breakfast favorite. I tend to categorize the breakfast places we go to by the latest time that you need to show up to get a table without waiting (on a weekend). Gravy is an early one; I'd call it an 8:00'r or an 8:15'r. Any later and you'll be standing in the foyer; grab a cup of coffee and chill till the turnover begins. This is kid and family friendly place and people love to bring visiting guests here because it is so good. For this reason, it is often loud and tables close together.

I personally like the challah-bread french toast and a side of crispy bacon (in my best Homer Simpson voice- "mm...bacon"). But if you are into gigantic, tasty, loaded-up omelets, you are in luck. They use a lot of Chorizo sausage, bacon chunks and fresh herbs to make these extra flavorful. If you want a real treat, try the scrambles with cream cheese, bacon and other veggies. The gravy for your biscuits is tasty and has lots of big sausage chunks to give you real incentive for an afternoon workout! I haven't tried the Oatmeal Brulee', but it looks wonderful and creamy and has the caramelized sugar top to crack into. The portions are all generous; the prices good, and the atmosphere is truly Portland -- a local, lively, favorite neighborhood hangout.