Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Portland: 9:54 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (503) 295-6487 to confirm.
Location & directions
1987 NW Kearney StPortland, OR 97209
About Cafe Nell
Located at 1987 NW Kearney St in Portland, Oregon, Cafe Nell is an American restaurant. It is one of 2,607 places to eat and drink we list in Portland.
Cafe Nell is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 56 menu items across 5 sections, including happy hour, champagne cocktails, Others, Brunch, and Dinner. Listed prices range from $4.00 to $29.00, with a typical item around $17.00. Menu highlights include happy brie, lemon sparkler, and classic martini.
Service options include outdoor seating, onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, tourists, and transgender safespace. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: paid street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (503) 295-6487 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 1987 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR 97209
- Phone
- (503) 295-6487
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 56 items · $4.00–$29.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cafe Nell’s weekday schedule with 38 other American restaurants in Portland. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:00 PM.
In total it is open about 70.5 hours a week, 24 hours more than the local median of 47. 89% of American restaurants in Portland open on Sundays, and Cafe Nell is one of them.
Compared with 38 other American restaurants in Portland that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Oregon
Based on 21 menus with 1,307 priced items from American restaurants in Oregon, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $16.00.
At Cafe Nell the median listed price is $17.00, higher than the typical $10.00 for American restaurants in Oregon.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Chocolate | 29% | $4.00 |
| French Dip | 29% | $16.25 |
| Hot Tea | 24% | $3.50 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 24% | $15.88 |
| Chicken Fried Steak | 24% | $18.00 |
| French Toast | 24% | $11.00 |
| Soup of the Day | 24% | $6.75 |
| Breakfast Sandwich | 19% | $15.80 |
Calculated from 21 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cafe Nell there are 154 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 362 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (74), Cafes & Coffee (73), Bakeries & Desserts (23), and Japanese & Sushi (20).
Competition is strong: 8 other American restaurants are within a mile and 31 within three miles. The closest is Fireside, 0.3 mi away.
85 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeePrince Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianSwagat< 0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexLaughing Planet0.1 mi
- ChineseLing Garden0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternSerratto0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cafe Nell's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Cafe Nell open on Sunday?
Yes, Cafe Nell is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Cafe Nell located?
Cafe Nell is located at 1987 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR 97209.
What is the phone number of Cafe Nell?
You can call Cafe Nell at (503) 295-6487.
Does Cafe Nell offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cafe Nell offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Cafe Nell?
The typical price range at Cafe Nell is $20 to $30 per person. Menu prices range from $4.00 to $29.00.
Does Cafe Nell take reservations?
Yes, Cafe Nell accepts reservations.
Is Cafe Nell wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Cafe Nell open late?
Yes – Cafe Nell is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Cafe Nell?
There are 362 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cafe Nell. Nearby options include Prince Coffee (< 0.1 mi), Swagat (< 0.1 mi), and Laughing Planet (0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Cafe Nell?
8 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Fireside, 0.3 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Oregon cost?
Based on 21 menus with 1,307 priced items from American restaurants in Oregon, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $5.00 and $16.00.
