Survivability Rankings for Brunch Restaurant in Portland

StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the best and worst neighborhoods in Portland to open a Brunch Restaurant, from Multnomah (81% survival) to Highland (...

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: September 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Multnomah — 81% average survivability for Brunch Restaurant
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70%: 16 of 16 analyzed
  • City-wide average: 78% for Brunch Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Highland at 74%
  • Revenue advantage (top vs. avg location): ~6.1% more expected revenue in Multnomah
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Multnomah leads Portland's 2026 survivability rankings for Brunch Restaurant operators with 81% average chance of surviving more than 2 years, with the best locations offering 83% and the most challenging locations in Multnomah at 77%. The worst neighborhoods include Highland with 74% average chance. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts — the address matters most.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Portland to Open a Brunch Restaurant?

Multnomah ranks #1 of 16 neighborhoods analyzed in and around Portland for Brunch Restaurant survivability, with a 81% chance of lasting two or more years as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodAverage LocationsBest LocationsChallenging Locations
1Multnomah78.0% – 83.0%82.0% – 84.0%77.0% – 79.0%
2Mill Park78.0% – 82.0%80.0% – 82.0%78.0% – 79.0%
3Kenton78.0% – 82.0%83.0% – 84.0%75.0% – 76.0%
4Hazelwood78.0% – 82.0%82.0% – 84.0%76.0% – 78.0%
5Parkrose77.0% – 82.0%80.0% – 82.0%76.0% – 78.0%
6Richmond77.0% – 82.0%79.0% – 81.0%76.0% – 78.0%
7Russell77.0% – 81.0%80.0% – 82.0%76.0% – 78.0%
8Hillsdale77.0% – 81.0%80.0% – 82.0%75.0% – 77.0%
9Sumner77.0% – 81.0%79.0% – 81.0%76.0% – 78.0%
10Roseway76.0% – 81.0%81.0% – 83.0%75.0% – 76.0%

These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each neighborhood. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.


Where in or Around Portland Would a Brunch Restaurant Make the Most Money?

In Multnomah, the best possible location offers the opportunity of making ~6.1% more than the average location in or around Portland.

On the other hand, in Highland, the worst possible location could result in making ~12.4% less than the average location in the city.

A great concept in the wrong location will almost always underperform a good concept in the right one. Opening a Brunch Restaurant in Portland requires careful location choice. Across 16 neighborhoods analyzed, the overall average survival chance for a new Brunch Restaurant is 78% for lasting more than 2 years — due to a combination of many factors across competition, consumer spending, and location dynamics. What makes a location ideal varies by business type — foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Brunch Restaurant in or Around Portland?

When selecting a location for a Brunch Restaurant in or around Portland, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. Revenue Capture Score captures the interplay between market share and consumer spending — the two biggest drivers of success. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our analysis covers businesses serving the 24 largest metros in America. Clustering works when it draws more customers to the area than any single business could alone. The prediction engine behind these rankings is entirely proprietary — developed in-house over years of research. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.


Where in or Around Portland Should I Start a Brunch Restaurant?

According to StreetSpring's data, optimal neighborhoods include Multnomah, Mill Park, and Kenton, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Highland, Vose, and Greenway. Location-level factors like visibility and adjacent tenants can override neighborhood-level trends. StreetSpring's Survivability Scores are updated regularly, so the most accurate prediction for your exact storefront is always available in the live tool.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Portland to Open a Brunch Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Brunch Restaurant in Portland is Multnomah with 81% average survivability, followed by Mill Park and Kenton. 16 of 16 neighborhoods analyzed exceed 70% two-year survival.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape — these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


Can a Brunch Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Portland?

Yes — neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Brunch Restaurant Rankings in Portland Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Portland.


Is a Brunch Restaurant a Good Tenant for Portland Landlords?

In Multnomah, StreetSpring forecasts a 78.0% – 83.0% average chance for a new Brunch Restaurant to survive more than 2 years, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Brunch Restaurant in Portland

Should you rent your storefront to a Brunch Restaurant? The answer depends heavily on your neighborhood. Multnomah offers the strongest outlook at 78.0% – 83.0% average survivability, followed by Mill Park at 78.0% – 82.0%, and Kenton at 78.0% – 82.0%. Our tool shows the survivability outlook for any business type at your exact address, updated weekly.

StreetSpring provides highly detailed forecasts — revealing how long hundreds of business types are likely to last at a specific address.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Portland for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Portland to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Portland.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Portland are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.