Hannah A.

Bar Carlo has us going out for brunch again! We had stopped going to brunch for many years because well, we can make some bomb breakfast at home. BUT! My friend recently brought me again after a decade and I was reminded how amazingly delicious it is! Now my wife and I go whenever we want to treat ourselves to a cute brunch date. We always go weekdays and it’s pretty chill. Love the vibe. Had such great service the other day and I asked his name to tell the management I appreciated it. It was Carlo himself! Love a family run and woman owned business. They also have fun events all the time. We’ve had the chilaquiles, breakfast burrito, carnitas omelet. Their green salsa is so good! It’s makes your mouth perk a bit with a tang and really adds such a fun flare to their meals!! Photo for vibes :)

George Gonzalez

I think we found our new favorite SE Portland brunch spot. I liked the self serve Italian roasted coffee area while you wait for your table. The entire menu looked delicious but my stomach is only so big! The pineapple flan was a nice surprise as I've never had that before. Treat yourself to brunch and a cocktail and have a great time.

Gabe McFadden

Let's talk about what matters in a restaurant experience. Quality? Top notch, each plate was devoured by my group. Service? In today's day and age, especially around PDX, service typically lacks... But not here. We felt like we were being personally taken care of and it felt authentic instead of fake. Atmosphere/Vibe? Great people, great conversation and a warm welcoming smile as well. Highly recommend.

Anna Lang

I recently celebrated my 30th birthday, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! The private event space was absolutely perfect for the occasion. The atmosphere was vibrant and inviting, making it an ideal setting for my celebration. A special shoutout to Aaron, who did an outstanding job coordinating the event. From the initial planning stages to the day of the party, he was attentive and ensured everything ran smoothly. His presence on the day of the event made a huge difference, as he was there to address any needs and keep everything on track. The staff was also fantastic, providing top-notch service and ensuring all my guests were well taken care of. I highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to host a private event. Thank you for making my 30th birthday unforgettable!

Ayesha Candy Cruz

Bar Carlo turns what could be an ordinary breakfast into an amazing meal. Eggs perfectly cooked,great rice and the most amazing black beans ever! I cook and eat a lot of black beans and this place has The Best! Corn tortillas and pickled veges were an added delight. A perfect place to spend a sunny Spring day. Thank you!

Rosario Humphrey (Charo)

Absolutely delicious food, proper drinks, friendly and attentive staff, great calm brunch-y atmosphere. I love this place, we drive a little ways away to eat here but I’m super glad we tried them out.

Nicola Householder

We absolutely loved having our 55-person wedding at Bar Carlo. The owner Mel is at the same time very supportive and very low-key, which made for a smooth planning process and day-of event. The space is gorgeous, and has multiple connected wings, which allowed for the the party to morph seamlessly over the night from barside cocktail hour to outdoor patio ceremony to dinner buffet to dance floor. The space is already a beautifully decorated artwork, and Mel lets you decide how to arrange the space for your event, but you can also bring your own decorations/sound system/llama and she can handle those additions easily. 🙂 The food and drinks were delicious too, and Mel was able to accommodate our entirely vegan and gluten-free menu without hesitation. Overall we loved the unique-ness, flexibility and good vibes of the space and the people of Bar Carlo, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a cute and fun space for their wedding or other event. -Nicola & Lou

+2

Simion Andreeff (Simion)

Came in and ordered the Melville sandwich but added carne asada and oh not was that a great idea. The server was nice ave respectful. I really liked the atmosphere. Oh and the glass straws were the kicker.

zach domer

I only have had breakfast/brunch here. Bar Carlo is big, open, bright and beautiful to hang out in, good for meeting up with a medium-sized group. Parking is decent, on-street. When I've been there, there was only one server but she was awesome, friendly and attentive. The menu has lots of interesting Mexican-style brunch options but you can also get basic American eggs/pancakes-type stuff. Everything is hot, high-quality and very well-prepared in general. Your plate comes out looking very appetizing and the portions are perfect for me (medium/large appetite). One interesting thing is the menu is low-key very veg/vegan/gf friendly. They have some meat stuff that looked great but the menu is not meat-centric. Most dishes are default without meat and you can add it if you want. I have no eating restrictions (I eat anything) but it just so happened that what I ordered was meatless and gluten free and was still amazing. I didn't get any alcohol when I was there, but the coffee was excellent and bottomless (self-serve). Also, if you are a fan of interesting hot sauce, make sure and ask for some of the house-made hot sauce on the side of whatever you get. It is INCREDIBLE and unique and goes great on potatoes or tortillas or whatever. Finally a shout-out to their rice (which seemed exceptional) and, weirdly, the eggs. I order eggs over hard, which many kitchens seem to not understand but this kitchen does them perfect!

Laura Logan

Love this place! Everything is good! Every time we go, I try something different and always leave with a happy belly. The vibe is chill. The people are chill. And just because bar is in the name doesn't mean you have to order alcohol, it's for foodies!! (*the watermelon margarita is delicious though♡) Yes, get the papas, I'm obsessed. Thank you Bar Carlo for always serving up delicious!!♡♡ Brunch, Brunch, Brunch!!!

Brittany Comegna

What an amazing experience! The staff were very friendly and hospitable. Melinda, the owner, is so sweet and takes the time to serve tables and to get to know her diners. The food was fabulous. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I had the eggs benedict, coffee, a cookie, and mimosas. Everything was so perfect I ended up staying hours!

Stephen Blanquie

Fantastic food here. A variety of options and even some great meat entrees. Great place for brunch in the heart of the Foster neighborhood. Relaxed vibes relatively non-stressful compared to other hot brunch spots. Look forward to eating here again! Great local food spot.

Anne O

I wanted to love this place, but the food was just average. The positives first: great staff and nice atmosphere. The downsides: the two-egg breakfast with vegan sausage and potatoes was monumentally bland—there didn’t seem to be any seasonings involved at all. That said, the person I was dining with had the Mexican eggs, which he said were quite tasty, but the corn tortillas were very small and he was still hungry afterwards.

Kelly R

We've wanted to try Bar Carlo for a while and decided to get takeout brunch today. For $16 the portion size of the Chilaquiles Verde is ridiculously small. Would have been $21 with added meat. I've never received anything other than an appetizer or side in this size of takeout container. I'm unsure if portions are different when dining in? The flavors are good, but the price is just not justifiable for what it is.