Bare Bones Cafe & Bar

2908 SE Belmont St, Portland
(503) 719-7128

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Stephen Berry

The vibes here are good but they skipped 4 of the songs my friends queued up on the Jukebox. People pay money to listen to the songs then like. If you want to have your own music don’t have a jukebox option. Really disappointed.

Atmosphere: 3

Grilled Soup

Fun place, always has some cool events happening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Sant Sanitacíon

This place has great food, fun, exceptional staff that support local vendors and I just really love the space. Amazing skull artwork in a big warehouse. Artsy folk who are endearing when tipsy. Great place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cain Murphy

never been here but it looks neat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aaron Frey

Tasty late nite food and super friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Natasha Foster

It's a small space on both sides, but I primarily visited the café. I got the chicken verde soup, which was topped with corn chips and came with four slices of toast with their house-made rosemary butter and OH. MY. GOD! It was all delicious, and only $7 for a whole bowl ($4 for a cup). The service was great, and it had a nice, mellow (and Halloween-themed) atmosphere. 10/10 totally recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup

Rosalind Hartmann

The art show market was very cool.

Atmosphere: 5

Julie Lux-Bellmyer

I went into this bar a couple different times because I had to pee and no other bathroom was available. The bar staff sucked. I needed to spend money to use the ladies, ok fine I played a dollar in the vp machine, won $6 in the end, and so cashed out. The bartender and a woman I can only assume was an owner? Were speaking to about me when I approached the bar and I heard them refer to me as the "big winner" in a tone dripping with contempt. So I took my $6 winnings and did not tip despite not actually buying food or drink. I always kinda thought I liked this bar, or would if I drank which I don't... The attitude of the owner? And the bartender however ruined it for me. Seriously I haven't been in high school for over 20 years but it completely took me back. Bummer.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Nicole Crow

Visiting from out of town, excited to venture through Portland, I witnessed the most disturbing and disgusting behavior towards customer and her friend. I witnessed people yelling and was shocked after it settled down I talk the two young ladies being berated by the OWNERS, simply asking them nicely to put a dog on a leash. I have never been more mortified in this kind of behavior. Dogs off leashes where I’m from could result in tickets and a dog taken away. A simple request and the reaction from older people especially owners was disgusting. Portland needs to do better….smh

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Evadora Bearcub

if i could give no stars i would. the way the OWNERS and friends of owners handled a situation was terrible. they had their dog off leash and it came up to another dog who was on a leash. the leashed dog began to become defensive/protective, naturally for some dogs to be when an unwanted interaction is happening. and the owners refused to try and bring their dog back to the table, and started yelling at folks and calling them names and telling them they were not welcome once asked to put their dog on a leash "because it lives here." absolutely disgusting and disrespectful behavior, especially when they are whities on native land, with paying indigenous customers. i was not even involved in the whole situation which lasted about 30-40 minutes but i witnessed it all and paid close attention and heard multiple sides of the stories, but disrespect to that level for a valid request to put your dog on a leash is unacceptable and i will never be coming back. also i'll let my friends know not to come
to bare bones.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Mona Kishpaugh

A very eclectic environment, good food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burrito, B L T Sandwich, Gabriel's Bagels

Chipmunk PDX

The food here is amazing. The salsa is some of the best I have had since moving here. One of the few places this meat lover will actually order vegetarian dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Portobello and Olive Veggie Melt Sandwich, Nachos

Dusty

For so many years Bare Bones has been there for when you need espresso coffee, breakfast, or just a great sandwich and a beer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taj Kramer

Great place, good coffee, could manage to have a few more drinks available.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Andrew larkin

Food menu is extremely affordable, food quality is fantastic! Big portions, big flavor!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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