Vaux – American
Vaux serves as a sun-drenched sanctuary for the morning soul, where the air is thick with the sweet aroma of golden Challah French toast and the savory sizzle of hearty, farm-fresh omelettes. Guests find comfort in vibrant bowls of spiced shakshuka and pillowy buttermilk pancakes, creating a neighborhood ritual that transforms the first meal of the day into an artful, leisurely experience.
425, Northwest 9th Avenue, Portland, 97209 +19713510258 https://www.vauxpdx.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Vaux
Dairy-Free at Vaux
Vaux in Portland has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Egg, Breakfast Potatoes and Cereal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Vaux
Vaux in Portland has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tenderloin Steak Skewers and Seasonal Whipped Mousse. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Vaux
Vaux in Portland has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast - Heirloom Tomato, Side Egg and Buttermilk Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Vaux
Vaux in Portland has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak Crostini, Ham and Western Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Vaux
Vaux in Portland has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Western Omelette and Bacon Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Vaux
Vaux in Portland has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes, Cereal and Blackberry Spritz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Vaux
Vaux in Portland has 31 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Avocado Toast - Heirloom Tomato, Side Egg and Buttermilk Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Vaux
Vaux in Portland has 11 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buttermilk Pancakes, Breakfast Potatoes and Croissant. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Vaux
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sausage Omelette | 0 g | 68.1 g |
| Muffin | 252.1 g | 58.1 g |
| Vaux Breakfast | 59.2 g | 48.6 g |
| Side Egg | 54.1 g | 40.2 g |
| Steak Crostini | 1.4 g | 33.1 g |
| Kids Plate | 127.8 g | 31.8 g |
| Zucchini Cakes | 83 g | 31.8 g |
| Western Omelette | 8.5 g | 27.9 g |
| Daily's Bacon (3 slices) | 12.4 g | 24 g |
| All Draft Beer | 2.2 g | 20.6 g |
| Berry Parfait | 107.9 g | 16.7 g |
| Breakfast Potatoes | 49.4 g | 14.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Mains
- Vaux Breakfast - $18: Two eggs, breakfast potatoes, toast, with choice of: Daily’s bacon, ham or house made sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Challah Bread French Toast - $15: Traditional french toast made with Portland French braided challah, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Overnight Oats - $9: Bob's Red Mill organic oats, greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Berry Parfait - $9: Vaux granola, bourbon vanilla bean greek yogurt, fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $15: Two buttermilk pancakes, maple syrup, honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shakshuka - $18: Two eggs oven baked in a spicy sauce of tomatoed, peppers, onions and garlic. Served with breakfast potatoes and Portland Bakery toast. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kids Plate - $10: One egg, bacon, fruit, toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelettes
- Western Omelette - $18: Three eggs, ham, roasted bell peppers, red onion, Tillamook cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sausage Omelette - $20: Three eggs, house made sausage, Tillamook cheddar, mushrooms, glazed onions, spinach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegetable Omelette - $16: Three eggs, fresh corn, arugula, cherry tomatoes, Tillamook cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon Omelette - $18: Three eggs, Daily’s bacon, Tillamook cheddar Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
Toast & Bagels
- Avocado Toast - Roasted Poblano Chili - $16: Grapefruit segments, cheese, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast - Heirloom Tomato - $18: Fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Everything Bagel - $12: Everything bagel seasoning Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bagel Sandwich - Daily's Honey Bacon - $15: Two eggs, Tillamook cheddar Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bagel Sandwich - Smoked Salmon - $18: Farmer's cream cheese, capers, shaved red onion Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bagel Sandwich - Applewood Smoked Ham - $16: Two eggs, cheddar, spinach Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Peanut Butter & Banana Bagel - $9: Peanut butter, bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
Tapas & Happy Hour
- Vaux Focaccia Bread - $4: Reduced balsamic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel & Beer Cheese - $5: Tillamook cheddar beer cheese, Dijon, pickle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Cakes - $6: (2) Crispy zucchini, carrot and scallion cakes, carrot ginger silk, aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Artichoke Crisps - $9: Wheat crisps baked with roasted butternut squash, artichoke, sweet pepper and Farmer’s cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sticky Thai Chicken Wings - $9: Cilantro pesto and sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Roasted Chicken Skewer - $11: With Sweet Chili Glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenderloin Steak Skewers - $13: Fired with House made Chimichurri Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Artichoke Dip - $10: With house fried wonton crisps Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Cream Crostini - $7: House Pickled Onion and Fine Herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Crostini - $9: On Chili Cream spread with Herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tillamook Grilled Cheese - $9: On Portland Sourdough with Bacon Chutney Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizzas
- Chef's Special Pizza of the Day - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broadway Pizzeta - $15: Topped with Red Pepper and Mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnside Pizzeta - $15: With House-made Sausage, Red Onion Arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Pastries
- Croissant - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Muffin - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fruit Bowl - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Whole Fruit - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Daily's Bacon (3 slices) - $6 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- House-Made Sausage - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ham - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Toast - $5: Gluten free available Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Side Egg - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cereal - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast
- Bowl of Berries - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Chef's House Made Chocolate Chip Cookie - $6 Dietary tags: Halal
- Seasonal Whipped Mousse - $8 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Nitro Cold Brew - $7: 9.5oz can by Caffe D’arte
- Hot Tea - $4: Black, Earl Gray, Jasmine, Chamomile, Oregon mint & tulsi, hibiscus rose
- Mocha (12 oz) - $4
- Mocha (16 oz) - $6
- Macchiato - $4
- Cappuccino (12 oz) - $4
- Cappuccino (16 oz) - $5
- Espresso - $3
- Hot Chocolate - $4
- London Fog - $4
- Latte (12 oz) - $4
- Latte (16 oz) - $5
- Juice - $3: Apple, Orange, or Cranberry
- Chocolate Milk - $5.5
- Milk - $3
- Soda - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger beer
Cocktails, Wine & Beer
- Fall Sangria - $9: Strawberry cordial, apples, blueberries, orange juice, cranberry juice, A to Z Chardonnay and huckleberry cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Blackberry Spritz - $9: Monopolowa Vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, blackberry puree, soda water float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Vaux October Toddy - $9: Four Roses Bourbon, honey, lemon juice, orange juice with a cinnamon stick garnish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Harvest Luna - $9: Luna Azul Tequila, Saint Germaine, lime juice, simple syrup, orange bitters with orange peel garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Rum Swift - $9: Bacardi Rum, Saint Germaine, lemon juice, simple syrup, boysenberry cordial with lemon peel garnish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- House Red or White Wine - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- All Draft Beer - $5
Frequently Asked Questions about Vaux
- Is Vaux dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Vaux has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Egg, Breakfast Potatoes and Cereal.
- What can I eat at Vaux on a dairy-free diet?
- Side Egg, Breakfast Potatoes and Cereal carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Vaux have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes and Cereal.
- Is Vaux gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Vaux?
- Sausage Omelette, at roughly 68.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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