When we moved into the Woodstock neighborhood of Portland, Oregon over a year ago we had no idea what wonderful new establishments were about to open.
On August 18th, Donald Kotler opened Toast. We were excited about the prospect of a neighborhood breakfast spot, so we rushed in to try it. We sat at the counter, which was wonderful because we were able to see the lovely, small, clean kitchen. It was the height of tomato season and the chef was slicing the most beautiful yellow heirloom tomatoes. When our breakfast came we couldn’t help but think this restaurant will be more then a local spot and people will soon start traveling across town to get to our new breakfast spot.
Toast was opened in the exact same spot as “bad ass video” (a used porn store). You would never know this sitting inside the bright, clean, simple cafe, except for the sandwich with fried eggs, cured pork belly and shaved Gouda on toast that goes by the same name of “bad ass.” It’s the wonderfully fresh, simple food that makes us want to go there at least once a week. Don believes in fresh ingredients and most of the condiments are made in house. Toast uses local farmers and vendors, Don even grows herbs out back.
Writing about this neighborhood gem wouldn’t be complete with out mentioning the burger on their brunch and dinner menu. It’s the best burger we’ve ever had. It’s made from fresh local beef that’s ground right in the Toast kitchen, the special ingredient is course sea salt, ground right in. Every time we go in it’s hard not to order it, but everything on the menu is delicious.
Thank You Toast for bringing our neighborhood fresh local mouth watering food.
We just can’t thank you enough.
