A slew of people recommended Saraveza Bottle Shop and Pasty Tavern to Z and I before we left for Portland, and it's clear to see why. This place has an impressive rotating draft collection, as well as bottles to-go, and on the Sunday we were there, Firestone Walker was in attendance to pour some rare brews. Before we dipped into the beer, however, we decided to have brunch at Saraveza's next door brunch spot (and event space), called the Bad Habit Room.
The Bad Habit Room offers brunch every weekend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Chef Matthew Simons mans the kitchen. The small restaurant - which features several family-style and smaller tables amidst exposed brick walls - features Saraveza meats, Red E Coffee (so good), and Sugar Pimp baked goods. For those who like to imbibe at brunch, they also had some great-looking cocktails on their menu.
Our brunch began with piping hot mugs of Red E Coffee, which we ended up buying a bag of before heading home. (Red E's located right behind the Bad Habit Room).
Since we were on vacation, we decided to treat ourselves to one two of Bad Habit's made-from-scratch Pop Tarts. (I didn't mark down any prices - sorry!).
These Pop Tarts were incredible. Filled with blackberry (or blueberry?) and raspberry filling, these tasted just like regular Pop Tarts - but without all of the scary ingredients. Let's just say I'm so glad Z convinced me to order two, versus share one!
For our entrees, we both went with the Breakfast Burrito.
Stuffed with pinto beans, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, avocado, and fresh pico de gallo, this made for one hearty breakfast.
Our burritos came with a side of chipotle cream which was fabulous with the crispy, well-seasoned potatoes. The lemony arugula salad on the side was a welcome addition to the plate, and Bad Habit's hot sauce was a fabulous addition to our burritos.
After our delicious and indulgent brunch, we walked next door to Saraveza and had a glass (or two) of Firestone Walker's brews. We sat outside at one of Saraveza's few picnic tables and sipped under the sunshine. (That is, until it began to rain...something you get used to in Portland!).
What's your favorite brunch dish? Breakfast burritos are a favorite of mine, but I also love a good egg sandwich on a bagel.
Maybe the pop tarts filling was marionberry jam? We recently went to Portland (including Portabello, of course) and folks seemed to love marionberry jam. Apparently it was developed at nearby Oregon State University.
ReplyDeleteThe waitress said it was raspberry and something else - I just can't remember if it was blueberry or blackberry. But marionberry jam sounds fantastic!
DeleteThose breakfast burritos look so good and the pop tarts too! I also love a good breakfast sandwich but prefer mine on a nice squishy roll.
ReplyDeleteBreakfast sandwiches on squishy rolls are sooo good!
DeleteI've always wanted to go to Portland and this spot looks awesome! Beautiful homemade pop tarts!
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They were delicious!
Deletethose real, fresh, flaky poptarts, amazing. and i love the sounds of sipping a beer like that on a patio in portland.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a great spot for enjoying a beer - rain or shine! ;)
DeleteI love the name Bad Habit Room! Homemade pop tarts are always awesome. Have you had them at the Pajama Brunch at Tremont 647 in the South End?
ReplyDeleteI have not! But now I need to...
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