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Is Besaw's Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Portland, OR)

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As of September 2026, Besaw's is listed open on besaws.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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besaws.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website (checked 2026-09-09) returned HTTP 200 with current posted hours (Friday 9am-2:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 9am-3:30pm) and an active ordering widget.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Besaw's appeared in the 'Rise and Dine' episode (S13E12), which featured the Portland restaurant's brunch service and comfort-food menu. According to the restaurant's own website, Besaw's traces its roots to 1903 and operates in Portland's Northwest District. The website (checked 2026-09-09, HTTP 200) currently lists Friday hours of 9:00 AM-2:30 PM and Saturday-Sunday hours of 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, and offers an active online ordering widget alongside gift cards and reservations. Google Places lists the business as operational at 1545 NW 21st Ave. The site's navigation also lists private-event booking alongside its regular breakfast and brunch service, per the page content captured. No dated source found any indication of a closure, relocation, or ownership change; the current, dated hours and working ordering system support continued operation under the same name.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 13, Episode 12
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Rise and Dine
What was featured
Portland brunch staple's comfort food since 1903
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Besaw's

Frequently asked questions

Is Besaw's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Besaw's is listed open on besaws.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Besaw's after Food Paradise?

Besaw's appeared in the 'Rise and Dine' episode (S13E12), which featured the Portland restaurant's brunch service and comfort-food menu. As of September 2026, Besaw's is listed open on besaws.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Besaw's located?

1545 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Besaw's?

Season 13, Episode 12 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Rise and Dine”.

Is Besaw's still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

Besaw's appeared in the 'Rise and Dine' episode (S13E12), which featured the Portland restaurant's brunch service and comfort-food menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1545 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
besaws.com

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