I really want to love this place. The location and ease of outdoor seating are ideal. There are limited food choices and everything is overpriced. Like, minimally topped nachos with two small tablespoons of dried out pulled pork cost $17. If there were more options with better quality or lower prices, it'd be a 5 star place. Here's to hoping they make some adjustments cuz I'd really like to make this a regular spot. Also, please don't put coffee in glass... it's chic, but hot and cumbersome.
Joel Groves
It was cold out, but we sat outside. They were out of several things and there was only a choice of 4 menu items. Once our food was delivered, we never saw a server again, not to check on the food, offer refills, anything. It certainly has been better before.
To owner: I mention in my review each time I've been here I've been the only person inside or outside or one other party on the patio max. Maybe train your staff to offer service when it's totally dead like it's been each time I've been here. I did say the food is good I just feel draft cocktails shouldn't be 12 dollars (I know you say who cares but people do care how their cocktails are made) and 15 dollars for 3 tacos with not much carnitas in them is overpriced. I've lived in multiple much bigger cities with much more Mexican food than PDX and that's a bit much for what you get here. I do like the carnitas tho. Yelp is a place not just to vent but give genuine feedback based on your dining experience and sad to say the 3 times I've been here the experience was not great hence my honest review.
Lisa M.
Really poor service last night. I placed an online order at 6pm for 7pm for pick up. At 7:05 or 7:10 I arrived. They were moderately busy. I waited for the guy to deliver food, He had ZERO eye contact with me by the way. I initiated, "hey hi I'm here for a to go order" He replied, "oh, you're Lisa? Well that order window online was supposed to be shut down bc we were getting busy. Don't know how you got it through. It's going to be about 5 or 10 more minutes. 7:23 the kitchen brings it out and sets it on the stand. He sees it, keeps making a drink, passes me and I stop him to say, "this for me, right:?" He looks, "oh yeah, there are some bags there or you can wait a minute and I can put them in there for you, or you can". I didn't wait and bagged my own food and out the door I went. It will likely be a long long long time before I go there again, if ever
Sara W.
We stopped in on Saturday night because everything else in the neighborhood we wanted to go to had like a two hour wait. I got the fig burger and upgraded to rosemary and duck fat fries. I have no regrets. It was a solid burger and they didn't skimp on the bacon. There was a pretty good sized group ahead of us so I was expecting a long wait for food but it all came out pretty quickly. It was a pretty chill and laid back vibe, not overly loud, we could hold a conversation, but not dead either. I would definitely be willing to come back. The fries were good but honestly a little overly greasy. But what did I expect ordering duck fat? I think they could've used a bit more salt.
Nico Smith
Easy getting a table for Sunday brunch. Prompt and friendly service. You can make reservations in advance.Kid-friendliness: Toddlers are welcome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
George Mako
Food is too expensive and really dull atmosphere. A burger with a side salad plus a beer will run you around $30. Strange to have QR codes in such a tiny space. No reason to stay and hang out, they don’t even have a TV. Would have been cool to watch the blazers or something at least. Bartender was nice but I wouldn’t recommend or say I’d go again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Cheryl Roberts
The chicken and waffles were not great. My shoes stuck to the floor! Bathroom was filthy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Wyatt Gumz
READ ME!!!!Read me!!!!!Whilst the club is unwieldy the taste is immaculate and it is the simple yet effective flavor of the duck fat fries that achieves a deserving score. Ranch is a tricky beast but when it rears its head full of dill and mayo it is a happy face to look on.The fry sauce does in fact taste like fry sauce.Kiwi mojito slushy was a perfect pairing.My date gave the overtly harsh rating 8.8, I felt that that a 9.1 is a fair rating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Whitney Padilla-Lange
The food was not great and the house made soda that was supposed to be like a lacroix tasted like straight up sparkling water with no flavor.
The rainbow road and atmosphere of the tap house/area was chill. Service was friendly and quick but the nachos were extremely basic and bland for $17. Next time, I’ll get food from one of the pods and come here for a beer or cocktail.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Natya Lovestrand
who can afford to eat here?! not many by the number of empty seats, inside and out.way too over-priced! seriously, they are charging $15 for nachos, $17 for a chicken sandwich, and Mac- cheese $17.
Sally K.
This place looked great at first. Dog friendly, outside seating, etc. QR code to order and pay for everything. The problem is, they were out of half of the menu: French fries, chicken strips, grilled cheese, eggs... then the real tragedy: 3 tacos for $17. No sides even. And if you want carnitas? $5 up charge. That's $22 for 3 ala cart tacos. Insanity.... (Fyi only sides avail were coleslaw and kale salad). I have a hard time spending $$ at this price point for so little service or food. On another note, this drink was good.
Katie R.
Cool spot serving up good burgers, cocktails, and Gorges brews. The street they're on, the rainbow road, is closed to cars and creates a large and cool outdoor dining area. Super fun vibes, and a popular bike through area. They also have seating inside both on the main floor and upstairs. I've been here a couple times when visiting Portland and have enjoyed it each visit. I've had a different burger/sandwich and cocktail each time I've come and have liked everything I've had.Food and drink menus aren't too expansive, but I like that they have some more unique burgers along with the more traditional one, and some fun sides. They serve up beer from Gorges across the street. You order at Ankeny, and they bring it over from Gorges, pretty cool concept, unsure if they do it on rainy days too.
Sophie L.
Blackberry Frozen Margaritas 100/10.Gluten free buns and options! Great outdoor seating!
I really want to love this place. The location and ease of outdoor seating are ideal. There are limited food choices and everything is overpriced. Like, minimally topped nachos with two small tablespoons of dried out pulled pork cost $17. If there were more options with better quality or lower prices, it'd be a 5 star place. Here's to hoping they make some adjustments cuz I'd really like to make this a regular spot. Also, please don't put coffee in glass... it's chic, but hot and cumbersome.
It was cold out, but we sat outside. They were out of several things and there was only a choice of 4 menu items. Once our food was delivered, we never saw a server again, not to check on the food, offer refills, anything. It certainly has been better before.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cauliflower Elotes, Ankeny Burger
To owner: I mention in my review each time I've been here I've been the only person inside or outside or one other party on the patio max. Maybe train your staff to offer service when it's totally dead like it's been each time I've been here. I did say the food is good I just feel draft cocktails shouldn't be 12 dollars (I know you say who cares but people do care how their cocktails are made) and 15 dollars for 3 tacos with not much carnitas in them is overpriced. I've lived in multiple much bigger cities with much more Mexican food than PDX and that's a bit much for what you get here. I do like the carnitas tho. Yelp is a place not just to vent but give genuine feedback based on your dining experience and sad to say the 3 times I've been here the experience was not great hence my honest review.
Really poor service last night. I placed an online order at 6pm for 7pm for pick up. At 7:05 or 7:10 I arrived. They were moderately busy. I waited for the guy to deliver food, He had ZERO eye contact with me by the way. I initiated, "hey hi I'm here for a to go order" He replied, "oh, you're Lisa? Well that order window online was supposed to be shut down bc we were getting busy. Don't know how you got it through. It's going to be about 5 or 10 more minutes. 7:23 the kitchen brings it out and sets it on the stand. He sees it, keeps making a drink, passes me and I stop him to say, "this for me, right:?" He looks, "oh yeah, there are some bags there or you can wait a minute and I can put them in there for you, or you can". I didn't wait and bagged my own food and out the door I went. It will likely be a long long long time before I go there again, if ever
We stopped in on Saturday night because everything else in the neighborhood we wanted to go to had like a two hour wait. I got the fig burger and upgraded to rosemary and duck fat fries. I have no regrets. It was a solid burger and they didn't skimp on the bacon. There was a pretty good sized group ahead of us so I was expecting a long wait for food but it all came out pretty quickly. It was a pretty chill and laid back vibe, not overly loud, we could hold a conversation, but not dead either. I would definitely be willing to come back. The fries were good but honestly a little overly greasy. But what did I expect ordering duck fat? I think they could've used a bit more salt.
Easy getting a table for Sunday brunch. Prompt and friendly service. You can make reservations in advance.Kid-friendliness: Toddlers are welcome.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food is too expensive and really dull atmosphere. A burger with a side salad plus a beer will run you around $30. Strange to have QR codes in such a tiny space. No reason to stay and hang out, they don’t even have a TV. Would have been cool to watch the blazers or something at least. Bartender was nice but I wouldn’t recommend or say I’d go again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
The chicken and waffles were not great. My shoes stuck to the floor! Bathroom was filthy.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
READ ME!!!!Read me!!!!!Whilst the club is unwieldy the taste is immaculate and it is the simple yet effective flavor of the duck fat fries that achieves a deserving score. Ranch is a tricky beast but when it rears its head full of dill and mayo it is a happy face to look on.The fry sauce does in fact taste like fry sauce.Kiwi mojito slushy was a perfect pairing.My date gave the overtly harsh rating 8.8, I felt that that a 9.1 is a fair rating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was not great and the house made soda that was supposed to be like a lacroix tasted like straight up sparkling water with no flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The rainbow road and atmosphere of the tap house/area was chill. Service was friendly and quick but the nachos were extremely basic and bland for $17. Next time, I’ll get food from one of the pods and come here for a beer or cocktail.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
who can afford to eat here?! not many by the number of empty seats, inside and out.way too over-priced! seriously, they are charging $15 for nachos, $17 for a chicken sandwich, and Mac- cheese $17.
This place looked great at first. Dog friendly, outside seating, etc. QR code to order and pay for everything. The problem is, they were out of half of the menu: French fries, chicken strips, grilled cheese, eggs... then the real tragedy: 3 tacos for $17. No sides even. And if you want carnitas? $5 up charge. That's $22 for 3 ala cart tacos. Insanity.... (Fyi only sides avail were coleslaw and kale salad). I have a hard time spending $$ at this price point for so little service or food. On another note, this drink was good.
Cool spot serving up good burgers, cocktails, and Gorges brews. The street they're on, the rainbow road, is closed to cars and creates a large and cool outdoor dining area. Super fun vibes, and a popular bike through area. They also have seating inside both on the main floor and upstairs. I've been here a couple times when visiting Portland and have enjoyed it each visit. I've had a different burger/sandwich and cocktail each time I've come and have liked everything I've had.Food and drink menus aren't too expansive, but I like that they have some more unique burgers along with the more traditional one, and some fun sides. They serve up beer from Gorges across the street. You order at Ankeny, and they bring it over from Gorges, pretty cool concept, unsure if they do it on rainy days too.
Blackberry Frozen Margaritas 100/10.Gluten free buns and options! Great outdoor seating!