Pine State Biscuits | Alberta

This is a fantastic breakfast/brunch spot as long as you're able to brave the lines during the busier times. I came here by myself, so I didn't have to wait at all. You order at the cashier, and then find a seat (I sat in the bar area). I tried three items: Reggie Deluxe, Shrimp-N-Grits, and a biscuit with marionberry jam. All three of those menu items were excellent. The Reggie Deluxe is a biscuit sandwich that consists of fried chicken, bacon, cheese, and egg... sitting in a lake of gravy. The Reggie is a similar menu item, but without the egg. Shrimp-N-Grits is what it sounds like. Shrimp, sauteed in garlic, mushrooms, green onions, and bacon... with grits. Biscuit with marionberry jam is also what it sounds like. The Reggie Deluxe is a great option for someone looking for flavor and size. The gravy is a good complement to the biscuit sandwich. Whether you like the Shrimp-N-Grits will ultimately depend on whether you like how the shrimp was sauteed. I thought it was a little bit on the salty side, but I thought the amount of saltiness was appropriate given the flavor. If you love sauteed mushrooms, this is a must-try item. Marionberry jam (or marionberries in general) are supposedly an "Oregon thing," so I had to give it a try. Marionberry tastes similar to blackberry, and it was delicious as a spread for the biscuit! They definitely did not skimp on the jam, as it was enough to generously cover both halves of the biscuit. Service is friendly here, and the advantage of sitting in the bar area was being able to see the cooks at work! Despite the place being busy, they always managed to be upbeat and work efficiently. I loved observing how the staff there worked as a team and communicated really well to make sure the orders were all correct. I would this is a Top-2 breakfast place in Portland (along with Screen Door).