Welcome to Tin Shed Garden Cafe
Tin Shed Garden Cafe, located in Portland, Oregon, stands out for its vibrant atmosphere and delicious New American cuisine. From their famous Good Dog entree to the flavorful potato cakes and homemade biscuits, each dish showcases a perfect balance of flavors. The cafe's commitment to inclusivity is evident through their LGBTQ, women, and veteran ownership, as well as their gender-neutral restrooms and open-to-all policy. With excellent service, generous portion sizes, and a dog-friendly patio, Tin Shed is a must-visit spot for brunch lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Make sure to book a reservation to experience this culinary gem for yourself.
- 1438 NE Alberta St Portland, OR 972111438 NE Alberta St Portland, OR 97211 Hotline: (503) 288-6966
Tin Shed Garden Cafe is a charming spot located on NE Alberta St in Portland, OR. This LGBTQ-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned cafe offers a delightful mix of New American cuisine, coffee, and tea. With a plethora of utilities like taking reservations, offering takeout and delivery, and even accepting cryptocurrency, Tin Shed Garden Cafe caters to a diverse range of customers.
Customers rave about the delicious food and attentive service at Tin Shed Garden Cafe. From the Good Dog with potato pancakes and cheesy grits to the Everything Naughty with flavorful gravy and biscuits, the menu is a culinary delight. The cafe's house-made jam, hot sauce, and biscuits are standout items that patrons can't get enough of.
The cafe's hip vibe and welcoming atmosphere, along with its spacious indoor and outdoor seating options, make it the perfect spot for breakfast or brunch. The self-serve water/coffee/tea bar adds a convenient touch, while the generous portion sizes ensure you leave satisfied. Plus, the dog-friendly patio and doggie menu make it a hit with furry friends as well.
Make sure to make a reservation at Tin Shed Garden Cafe to experience the best breakfast in town. Whether you're a local or just passing through Portland, this cafe is a must-visit for a memorable dining experience.

What a great neighborhood dining spot! I reserved our table online, as recommended, and despite a glitch on our part, they were able to accommodate our change of time. The food was delicious and we were pleased with the prices and the attentive service.

This is my must visit brunch place everytime I visit portland. We usually get a reservation done and stop by. We always order their good dog with half potato pancake and cheesy grits with their outstanding eggs and sauces! If u wanna elevate the flavors (which you really dont need to) u can use their house hot sauce. Their biscuits are the best and the house made jam is just a divine combination. We also order their version of irish coffee and hot chocolate and its the best brunch place in Portland by fat. I try going there on week days only so I get lesser wait time. They also take reservations which is awesome! Parking can be a pain but manageable in the adjacent alleys. Service is great and they have ample indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend this brunch place for all.

This is a nice spot for brunch. We were in the Alberta area and decided to grab food here. We did have a small wait to get seated. The service was good and our waiter made sure to check in with us throughout our time. I enjoyed the Everything Naughty, and thought the gravy and biscuits were really flavorful -- I also liked the potato cakes it came with. The habanero sauce was really good too! We got the Slice of Sinful to try out the french toast, which was good as well, but nothing really stand out. I will say we had to wait a bit longer than expected for the food to come out after we placed our order, and I felt that the prices were expensive for the quantity of food.

Stopped in for brunch with friends during our travels and this was the busiest place on the block. We waited about 60-70 min for a table, and it was worth the wait! Service was quick for drinks and food and the self serve water/coffee/tea bar was convenient for all of us. Portions were large, so much that we all skipped lunch that day. It was also the perfect morning to sit outside and enjoy breakfast.

Fun little breakfast/brunch spot. Expect to wait. Wonderful service. A spot to help yourself to drip coffee with eclectic mugs.

Best breakfast in town! Had us at potato cakes - so crispy and fresh. Good dog entree - phenomenally tasty, with a kick. Burger solid. Ambiance has a hip vibe, welcoming people and terrific service. Make a reservation as they honor them...even if wait time is 30 minutes, if you have a reservation the put you to the front and honor your slot! We went 3 times over the course of our visit to Portland it was THAT good!

Brunched here after a run and it was definitely the right move! I enjoyed a virgin mary with my scramble (The Good Dog!). The scramble was packed with flavorful ingredients and its savoriness was nicely balanced with their classic biscuit & jam. My partner got their Killingsworth scramble which came with some super hearty rosemary-mushroom gravy. Their portion sizes are super generous - I even got to take some home! Their patio is perfect for summertime and our waitress was attentive/kind. Great vibes all around - no complaints!

Excellent! They are super dog friendly and have an amazing covered dog friendly patio for those rainy days. Highly recommend to make a reservation if you can. We ordered one dish, the good dog scrambled and shared it between 2 people. The portions are pretty big so if you're not too hungry, I recommend splitting one. The dish was delicious! The flavors were amazing ... and this is coming from someone who isn't the hugest fan of breakfast items. Service was friendly and super fast. Highly recommend if you have your pup. Parking can be tricky as it's street parking only.

We had to come here to see what all the hype was about! Above all, we were looking for a dog-friendly place to bring our two pups, and you can't get much friendlier than having a doggie menu! We made reservations, but showed up a half hour early on a Sunday afternoon and were able to get our table fairly quickly! We had a semi-outdoor seating that was covered. Water, coffee, and tea were self-serve, but since we had our hands full with two doggies, our server actually helped us with water! She was also fully knowledgable on celiac accommodations, citing from memory what could and couldn't be made gluten-free. Some GF options suggested were GF bread that could be used for french toast and eggs benedict, but things like gravy and the burgers (no GF bun option) couldn't be made GF. We appreciated the level of detail! My partner got the GF version of the benedict with cheesy grits. He thought it was great, though too heavy and rich for him. I got the vegan farro bowl with sourdough toast. The sauce on the farro and the housemade raspberry jam were amazing!! They also make their own chipotle sauce. We paid about $17-$18 per entree. My husband finished his food and I took a little bit home, so don't expect large portions for the price. Though, pricing is about on par for the Alberta area. Funny story- we were asked if we wanted anything for the dogs, and rather than looking at the doggie menu, my partner blindly ordered "two biscuits" assuming they would be dog biscuits. The server came out with two whole, human sized buttermilk biscuits in two large doggie bowls. Not their fault, but just an FYI so no one makes the same mistake! We have two small dogs, so if you have a small dog and want to order, note that their doggie menu items might be a lot of food for a smaller dog, especially if they are having their regular meals that day. My suggestion to the staff would be to add a "gluten-free" note to their menu that mentions they can make many dishes GF on request, similar to their "most dishes can be made vegan or vegetarian" note at the bottom of the menu. We only ended up here because the reviews on the Find Me Gluten Free app were positive, but had we just looked and the restaurant's menu online, we would have assumed they couldn't accommodate GF since nothing was labeled or noted. Otherwise, this place is great!