Crescent Cafe is a beloved family-owned cafe in McMinnville, OR, where warm hospitality and fresh, thoughtful food come together in a setting that feels both inviting and memorable.
Located at 526 NE 3rd St, this cozy neighborhood spot is known for its rotating menu of farm-fresh breakfast and lunch dishes, served in comfortable surroundings that make it easy to relax, linger, and enjoy the moment.
Whether you are stopping in for a morning coffee, meeting a friend for brunch, or settling in for a leisurely lunch, Crescent Cafe offers the kind of welcoming experience that keeps guests coming back.
With a strong reputation built on quality and consistency, Crescent Cafe has earned a 4.60 out of 5 rating from 564 reviews, reflecting the care that goes into every plate and every cup.
Guests appreciate the fast service, great coffee, great dessert, and excellent tea selection, along with the chance to enjoy local specialties and a menu that includes breakfast favorites, healthy options, vegetarian dishes, comfort food, and more.
The cafe also serves alcohol, beer, cocktails, and spirits, making it a versatile destination for everything from a casual solo meal to a celebratory meal with friends.
Its appeal extends beyond dining in, with outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in options that make it easy to enjoy Crescent Cafe in the way that suits you best.
Designed to feel casual, cozy, quiet, and trend-forward all at once, Crescent Cafe also offers practical comforts that matter to every guest. Accessibility is thoughtfully built in, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure a smooth and comfortable visit for all.
Additional features such as a bar on site, gender-neutral toilets, restroom facilities, table service, and the option to make reservations add even more convenience. While there is usually a wait, the experience is well worth it for those seeking a cafe that combines quality food, a relaxed atmosphere, and attentive service.
Payment is simple and flexible, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. For a dependable breakfast, brunch, lunch, or catering experience in McMinnville, Crescent Cafe delivers the kind of welcoming, high-quality cafe experience customers are looking for.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
-topped with almond granola and dried cherries and apricots
-topped with golden raisins and pecans
-served with real maple syrup
- served with real maple syrup
-cinnamon whipped cream filled crepes
Bacon, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, and scrambles eggs. Topped with balsamic reduction
-ham, Swiss cheese, caramelized onion, and scrambled eggs. Topped with Dijon aioli
Served with potatoes and toast
served with potatoes and toast ~add house-made sausage, bacon, or ham
two eggs, ham, cheddar, and caramelized onion, served on cornmeal molasses bread served with potatoes
with cheddar cheese and green onion. Served with two eggs and toast
-topped with two eggs
-seasonal vegetables and potatoes served with two eggs and toast
-served with two eggs and toast
-spring mix with apples, hazelnuts, marinated red onion, and apple-cider vinaigrette
- bacon, feta cheese, currents, hazelnuts, red onion, and maple vinaigrette
-basil pesto, sautéed seasonal vegetables, and white cheddar cheese
-Chicken salad sandwich with apples, walnuts, and fennel
-corned beef brisket, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on grilled rye
Hear from our valued guests
Possibly our favorite meal of our wine tasting weekend trip! Delicious and satisfying breakfast, and we loved our no nonsense, but super warm and kind server. They make all their bread and pastries, and they are fabulous. The gluten-free toast was thick and fluffy, and I tried the homemade biscuit too, which was better even than my mom used to make. It was really nice to sit outside on the sidewalk.
Fun little breakfast spot. Everything we ordered was great. Very helpful staff. Definitely will be back soon.
Setting on third street in a very magical place. I had the kale corn beef hash eggs over easy with a side of toast that was made in heaven for sure. Corn beef cubed up cooked to perfection. Above and beyond service as well as food. I will hopefully eat here many times over. Service dog was welcome but out of respect we took ours to go. Outside seating was available.
This is where you should eat breakfast in Mac! We were referred by a local and walked by some really nice flashy places to get there. Definitely do not be fooled this place makes incredible food and the service was out of this world fantastic. We were seated quickly and greeted by our server, I ordered a coffee and my wife inquired about an espresso drink, they do not make them but she recommended my wife run around the corner and grab something she would enjoy! I have never ever had that happen before, we really appreciate the are that invested in making there guests happy. My wife had the gluten free French toast, which doesn’t sound good but was amazing! The bread for that was local, the other breads they offer are divine and house made. I had the fried cornmeal with beans and it was just perfect. The food was incredible, but the service was like your mother or grandmother cooking you breakfast. I highly recommend. Prices are more than fair and the experience was great. Thank you! The coffee was good as well.
This place is super duper good. I got the special blueberry and peach pancake and it was mega awesome! I wish I could stay another week in Oregon so I can come here every day. (Micah age 9)
We literally planned our flight into Portland around the opening hours of The Crescent Cafe. We stumbled upon it a few years ago when we first explored McMinnville. We bought a loaf of buttermilk bread to take with us (the best toast and sandwiches!) along with our breakfast and lunch order. Keep doing what you guys are doing-it’s AMAZING.
Best breakfast I have had in a long time! The bread is homemade and the food is absolutely delicious! Cheers to the Chef!
Really good food. Even the "day old" pastry was delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful. Accommodated onion allergy well. Beautiful furnishings of real wood tables and chairs. Unusual wall murals add and expand the atmosphere.
Well hello again, folks! We know how this goes... I'm a brunch SNOB and it's the most difficult 5-star review to get from me. I'm picky and whiny when it comes to perfecting brunch. Crescent Cafe, kudos, you've done it again! We discovered Crescent about a year ago at the recommendation of a friend who used to live in McMinnville. We tried it then and we were very pleased with our experience. We returned again today. Met by a friendly staff, we did have a bit of a wait but that was on us... we failed to make a reservation. Nonetheless, it was worth the wait! They accommodated all 6 of us in less time than predicted. We were seated at a lovely table in the front of the restaurant and met by a lovely waitress who was so bubbly, friendly, and kind. Coffees showed up quickly and our orders were taken quite promptly. The atmosphere was lively and the staff was attentive. Food. They just do dang good here. First, yes we know what is coming now... THEY KNOW HOW TO COOK AN EGG TO ORDER! Second, the food is fresh and piping hot... hashbrowns are perfectly crisp, and the ham was delish! Overall, what more can I say? Huge portions, we each ate / drank cofee for ~$20/each and left with leftover boxes. Crescent Cafe knows how to do brunch. They thrive in all areas, you can't go wrong. Next time you're in McMinnville for the weekend, make sure you stop in for a fabulous brunch!
Just perfect! Brought my Dad here for his 82 bday celebration before tackling the evergreen aviation museum. Despite being denied a bread recipe(😉) the service was excellent. My dad raved about the eggs Benedict and I had some of the best veggie hash I’ve ever had. Most are mushroom and spinach heavy but this was sublime with kale and a great balance of other veg. The scramble special equally well balanced with each ingredient complimenting and not overwhelming the others. Come support a great local biz and enjoy the fine food.
Common questions about Crescent Cafe
Crescent Cafe is located at 526 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, OR 97128, United States.
You can reach Crescent Cafe by calling +1 503-435-2655.
Crescent Cafe has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 564 customer reviews.
Crescent Cafe features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Crescent Cafe features the following from the business: Identifies as women-owned.
Crescent Cafe features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Crescent Cafe features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Crescent Cafe features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining.
Crescent Cafe features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Crescent Cafe features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Crescent Cafe features the following amenities: Bar on site, Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom.
Crescent Cafe features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Trendy.
Crescent Cafe features the following crowd: Family friendly, Tourists.
Crescent Cafe features the following planning: Usually a wait, Accepts reservations.
Crescent Cafe features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Crescent Cafe features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Crescent Cafe features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Crescent Cafe features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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