Hops for Mom and Pop, playland for the tots—it’s a brewpub for the minivan set.

• “What has happened????”
• “The only BrewPub in Portland!!!!! (In my humble opinion)”
• “New Menu – BAD Veggie Burger – Be Warned!”
• “Expired eggs and moldy grapes”
• “Food snob enjoys this great brewery!”

Tips: Check out their website to find a list of bars and restaurants where you can find Laurelwoods beers on tap.

Laurelwood Public House & Brewery
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An homage to home cooking draws in the faithful at this bright, sunny space.

• “Fabulous Brunch with our Sons!”
• “I Love this Place!”
• “Breakfast and dinner.. ok comfort food.”
• “Worst food I’ve ever had!!!!!!”
• “No “comfort” food here”

Tips: The place is packed on weekends, so call ahead for reservations. Only complete parties will be seated.

Mother’s Bistro & Bar
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Festive taqueria in the Pearl offers a variety of tacos and other traditional dishes.

• “Cha Cha Cha…highly recommended”
• “go to byways nextdoor instead!”
• “que delicioso”
• “Always enjoy my Relleno Burrito”
• “What the heck?”

Tips: Try a variety of Mexican beer or a Jarritos, a super-sweet Mexican soda, bound to cut the hottest of salsas.

Cha! Cha! Cha!

Wood-fired artisan pizza from one of Portland’s premier bakers heats—up the corner of SE 28th and Pine.

• “Phenomenal!”
• “Quality pizzas but doesn’t live up to the hype”
• “We’ll go back again and again.”
• “Best Pizza Anywhere”
• “Will you marry me Ken?”

Tips: Dine at the bar, share a large farmhouse table with another party or, weather permitting, opt for a sidewalk table.

Ken’s Artisan Pizza

Sweet and savory crepes are made to order in a vintage Streamline trailer and served in a carriage house cafe.

• “Looks like an abandoned shack!”
• “Love these crepes! ”
• “Unique and delicious”

Tips: Menu items include fig-onion chutney crepes and dark chocolate, peanut butter and banana crepes.

Tour de Crepes

With its proximity to chichi lofts and offices, the inexpensive spot offers American fare for a see-and-be-seen lunch.

• “Great for Breakfast – A kid’s view:”
• “Amazing dinner without the price or the “Pearl Attitude””
• “the best of the Daily Cafes”
• “Amazing Sunday Brunch!”
• “sunday indulgence”

Tips: There’s a Daily Cafe on the east side, located in the Rejuvenation building, 1100 SE Grand Ave.

Daily Cafe in the Pearl

Authentic Tuscan wood-fired cooking and a rustically elegant Italian Alpine setting lures the dolce vita crowd to the SE.

• “This place BITES. Stay away!!!”
• “Great Attentive Service and items from Scratch”
• “Ok, but the chefs should take a trip to Italy more often”
• “Elf Food”
• “Yes, Overpriced!”

Tips: A long bar separates kitchen and dining room, then curves around the front of a library-wall of liquor destined for Italian themed cocktails, like the Negroni, of Bombay, sweet vermouth and Campari.

Nostrana

Perfectly perched on a downtown corner, this NY-style deli delivers the goods.

• “Pastrami is great although not traditional”
• “You call this deli food?”
• “Ok. Not NY or Chicago style”
• “Give me a break”
• “Still Searching for a good Reuben”

Tips: Breakfast (served all day) offers egg dishes, challah French toast and pastrami scrambles; lunch mostly offers sandwiches and dinner has a few large plates and nightly changing specials like stuffed cabbage, fried chicken and more.

Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen

Newport brewery’s Portland post is an unpretentious option for microbrew maniacs.

• “Burger was WAY overcooked, unorganized management”
• “Over priced”
• “Um, can I get a beer please?”
• “Worst experience I’ve ever had @ a resturant”
• “Terrible Service and Warm Beer”

Tips: The kitchen closes two hours before the bar.

Rogue Ales Public House

A happening neighborhood trattoria with fantastic made-from-scratch classics.

• “I do recommend but be prepared. Finally get the truth here-no need to read some of the other lies”
• “Unpretentious, Rustic and Wonderful”
• “i would die without gino’s to inspire me”
• “We Dream of Gino’s!”
• “Not so good”

Tips: The wine list features a large selection of bottles less than $20, perfect for this atmosphere and clientele.

Gino’s Restaurant & Bar

Visitors can experience the esprit de France at Northwest Thurman’s classic boulangerie.

• “Disappointed”
• “Quaint, inexpensive, and delicious food for the price”
• “Tastes good, but it ends there.”
• “Not living up to it’s potential”
• “Excellent treats, coffee, atmosphere”

Tips: Experience revitalizing Elixr tonics, all-natural herbal beverages with names like Depth Recharger and Liquid Yoga, which can be mixed with sparkling water for a refreshing cold drink or hot water to make tea.

St Honore Bakery

Inventive New York-style pies tossed in funky, fun digs.

• “Ugh eventful pizza”
• “Fun decor, mediocre pizza”
• “Bad experience, but cheap”
• “Mm… Schmizza”
• “Schmizza slices the competition”

Pizza Schmizza

Known for its fries, the restaurant offers catering, daily specials and offers a kid-friendly atmosphere ideal for parties.

• “No Complaints”
• “Fries – Best? Not even”
• “BOYCOTT MCMENAMINS!”
• “If you like overcooked”
• “Disagree”

McMenamins Pubs & Breweries

Socially conscious pizza place is a favorite among the college crowd for thinly sliced pies with gourmet toppings.

• “Delicious pizza at a great price.”
• “Lots of pizza in Portland but Hot Lips is the best”
• “Usually awesome pizza”
• “Average but interesting choices”
• “Great Pizza!”

Tips: Hot Lips ships soda, salsas, tee shirts and other products around the country and even the world on a regular basis. Check out their website for more information.

Hot Lips Pizza

• “Good food, SLOW service.”
• “Pretty Damn Good”
• “Lots of Vegetarian and Vegan options!!”
• “Amazing Food, My Favorite North Portland Secret!!!”
• “Highly Disappointing”

Pizza Fino

• “Very Consistent Food, Great Service”
• “Terrible Service”
• “dry pasta dish for $18?????”
• “Dinner was excellent”
• “Bad Service”

Bugatti’s Ristorante

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