Bar Carlo

I only have had breakfast/brunch here. Bar Carlo is big, open, bright and beautiful to hang out in, good for meeting up with a medium-sized group. Parking is decent, on-street. When I've been there, there was only one server but she was awesome, friendly and attentive. The menu has lots of interesting Mexican-style brunch options but you can also get basic American eggs/pancakes-type stuff. Everything is hot, high-quality and very well-prepared in general. Your plate comes out looking very appetizing and the portions are perfect for me (medium/large appetite). One interesting thing is the menu is low-key very veg/vegan/gf friendly. They have some meat stuff that looked great but the menu is not meat-centric. Most dishes are default without meat and you can add it if you want. I have no eating restrictions (I eat anything) but it just so happened that what I ordered was meatless and gluten free and was still amazing. I didn't get any alcohol when I was there, but the coffee was excellent and bottomless (self-serve). Also, if you are a fan of interesting hot sauce, make sure and ask for some of the house-made hot sauce on the side of whatever you get. It is INCREDIBLE and unique and goes great on potatoes or tortillas or whatever. Finally a shout-out to their rice (which seemed exceptional) and, weirdly, the eggs. I order eggs over hard, which many kitchens seem to not understand but this kitchen does them perfect!

Love this place! Everything is good! Every time we go, I try something different and always leave with a happy belly. The vibe is chill. The people are chill. And just because bar is in the name doesn't mean you have to order alcohol, it's for foodies!! (*the watermelon margarita is delicious though♡) Yes, get the papas, I'm obsessed. Thank you Bar Carlo for always serving up delicious!!♡♡ Brunch, Brunch, Brunch!!!

Had not been here in a number of years. Picked it as a brunch spot with a friend and found the atmosphere was still bright, chill and friendly. Our server was super attentive and helpful. The food was okay, it was fresh and hot but not outstanding. I would recommend the carnitas omelette but the chillaquillas didn't hit the mark.

This is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots in Portland. The food is amazing and service is always kind and friendly. Patrick, in particular, is wonderful. They do sometimes get busy on the weekends, but good for them! And no matter how packed the place gets, everyone who works there continues to be attentive and really genuinely nice. This place is a gem.