Prescott Cafe Will Close September 30

Prescott Cafe’s epic cinnamon roll.

Prescott Cafe, a little breakfast and lunch spot in the Cully neighborhood that has been there since the middle of the twentieth century, will close their doors on Saturday, September 30, 2022.

The reason they are closing: Rose Funk, one of the owners, is retiring. As to whether or not the place will change hands and continue on … that seems unlikely. It took a big hit from COVID, there was vandalism (someone threw a large rock at their windows, hence the white metal grating on the outside of the windows). My understanding is that it is more valuable as a development opportunity than continuing on as a restaurant. In fact, the property is currently on the market for $695,000.

Prescott Cafe has a devoted following for its diner-style breakfast and lunches. Some people have been going there for years for a solid breakfast (omelets, hashbrowns, pancakes, waffles—and the aforementioned giant cinnamon roll), lunch (burgers, sandwiches—Willamette Week liked the tuna) and homemade pie. Last time I was in, I remember seeing photos from earlier in the restaurant’s life, when it had a counter and stools. These days it has two dining rooms, some booths, and tables. It is definitely a slice of old Portland (including being cash-only forever).

Along with the aforementioned COVID hit, financially the place has been challenged for a while. An Oregonian article featured it back in 2011, sharing the current scenario even then. I hope things got better since then and before COVID. And I hope retirement will be good to Rose.

Bottom line: If you want to have a meal a Prescott Cafe, head over there sooner than later (they are open 8am to 2pm Tuesday through Sunday). We are truly at the end of an era with this little independent mom-and-pop eatery. Best of luck to the Funks as they move onto their next adventure.

Prescott Cafe [closing September 30, 2022]
6205 NE Prescott Street, Portland
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