Since they’ve opened at PDX Airport, I find myself going an hour early sometimes to the airport now and even looking forward to flight knowing that The Country Cat PDX Airport location will be there for me…. Here are some photos from when I was passing through to catch flights the past few times.
First, wake me up with a pretty spicy Bloody Mary
The Slow Burn with 2 sunny-side up eggs over slow cooked pork chili and grits
Pastrami Hash with squash, tomatoes, and corn in mustard cream sauce
Their signature dish is their fried chicken, but it takes a little longer – 20 minutes – for them to skillet fry their dish: Two Pieces of Cast-Iron Skillet Fried Chicken with bacon-braised collard greens & mashed potatoes with gravy
The only negative is that the service is leisurely, so you should definitely have 40 min to an hour of time minimum to dine at this airport restaurant. As I mentioned, I actually plan to get to the airport early before my flight now so I can make this a stop! They do have an area just between the restaurant and Portland Roasting Coffee that has some grab and go items, including breakfast and lunch sandwiches either cold or heated up like Baked Egg, Bail Pesto, and Monterey Jack Cheese, or try the Ham and Brie, as breakfast or all day sandwiches.
For lunch I was interested in the House cured and smoked ham and pimento cheese sandwich for a different take on the ham sandwich but unfortunately the cold one I grabbed from that section turned out to be the other one (House cured and Smoked Turkey, Bacon, and Lettuce and Tomato Jam sandwich), which irritated me because I wish they labeled the individual packages of the sandwiches instead of just relying on the sign in the cooler. If Portland Roasting Coffee is not your preferred thing at that booth next door, they also offer Stumptown Coffee here at the Country Cat Grab and Go either hot, cold brew, or even a growler worth of that cold brew draft?!
Thank you for being there for me The Country Cat PDX Airport. They are located right after security on the D-E concourse – which I often find has the shorter, faster security lines anyway so I often head this way even though my flight is at the other side and then after security, just walk through to the other side since they are connected.
I was so excited to find Country Cat during our last visit to the airport! I definitely went for the fried chicken and was eyeing the Bloody Mary but had an Aviation-like cocktail instead. The Bloody Mary is definitely on the list for next time!!!
It’s definitely quite spicy!
Wow, Country Cat with minimal lines? That’s almost worth a layover! Do you think the quality of food is the same or pretty same?
I’m not sure as I haven’t been to the original Country Cat for breakfast/brunch before since it’s so extremely popular – the atmosphere is definitely not the same as the airport one is more relaxed. I know Chef Adam Sappington definitely cares about it- I’ve seen him here checking things out behind the scenes! I know I liked the fried chicken here better than the one I had several years ago because I think the one I had was a bit overfried because the kitchen was in the weeds, but the one here I don’t think has that same insane pressure.
Ok yum! That Bloody Mary is to die for. I always try to eat light when I fly, but that doesn’t mean I can’t stop at Country Cat when I get off my flight 🙂
I love that the Country Cat is in PDX! Their grab-and-go selection of local items is also incredible and so nice to have when I’m in more of a hurry at the airport. But, when there’s time, I do love their fried chicken – SO. GOOD. And The Slow Burn!!
I really like how they showcase so many local goods at PDX Airport, which is why it’s my favorite airport!
oh Pech- I love that bloody mary! Thanks for giving us the low-down on the latest food options at the PDX airport.
I totally agree with the 40min- 1 hr. I tried to go there at my recent trip to the airport and I just didn’t have enough time. That said, it really is SO delish!!! I am wanting to go back just reading this post!