Cheerful Tortoise

1939 SW 6th Ave, Portland
(503) 224-3377

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Best Damn Beer Sauce Cheesy Mac
Thursday Wing Night
Spicy Garlic Wings
Wilber's Breakfast
Mozzarella Sticks
Philly Cheese Dip
Cheese Sticks
Pretzel Sticks
3 Beef Tacos
Pizza Frys

Menu

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10 Wings
Served with carrots, celery and dressing.
Quesadilla
Loaded w/cheese, black beans, served w/ side of house salsa & sour cream.
Chicken Strips and Fries
Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
With sauteed onions, green peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Tortoise Club
2 sliced of bread, turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo

Buffalo Wings
10 Wings
Served with carrots, celery and dressing.

Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks
Deep-fried breaded, mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce.
Chicken Strips and Fries
Served with ranch dipping sauce.
Soft Pretzels
Served with house made beer cheese sauce
Kielbasa Sausage Bites
Served with our cheerful cheese dipping sauce & brown mustard
Quesadilla
Loaded w/cheese, black beans, served w/ side of house salsa & sour cream.
Street Tacos
3 street tacos your choice chicken, beef, chorizo or pork
Garlic Fries
house fries with zesty fresh garlic and grated Parmesan cheese
Cheesy Bread
served with marinara sauce
Chili Cheese Fries
Generous amount of fries smothered with our house made chili topped with cheddar cheese, onions & sour cream
Bowl of Chili

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Mac & Cheese

Garlic Mushroom Mac
Mac & Cheese
Bacon Mac
Spicy Thai Chicken Mac
Buffalo Chicken Mac
Jalapeno Mac

Cheerful Burgers or Chicken
Bacon and Cheddar Burger
tortoise burgers are handmade from scratch cooked medium. served w/lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo unless specified. served w/ french fries
Cheeseburger
Garlic Mushrooms and Swiss
Sauteed mushrooms and garlic on top of a burger with melted Swiss cheese.
Rodeo Burger
bbq sauce, bacon, cheddar cheese & fried onion ring
Bacon and Swiss Burger
tortoise burgers are handmade from scratch cooked medium. served w/lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo unless specified. served w/ french fries
Jalepeno Jack & Onion Ring Burger
Jalapeños topped with pepper-jack cheese & an onion ring
Hamburger
tortoise burgers are handmade from scratch cooked medium. served w/lettuce, tomato, onion & mayo unless specified. served w/ french fries
Classic Bleu Burger
Bacon with bleu cheese crumbles
Chipotle Burger
Cajun spice, pepper-jack cheese, chipotle sauce & grilled peppers

Signature Cheerful Gourmet Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Margherita Pizza
Garlic and olive oil, mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
Vegetarian Pizza
red sauce w/tomatoes, peppers, onions, mushrooms, olives, garlic & mozzarella
Meat Lovers Pizza
pulled pork, sausage, pepperoni, ham & mozzarella
Two Cheese Pizza
Spicy Thai Chicken Pizza
spicy peanut sauce, tomato, sesame seeds, chili flakes
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Grilled chicken with BBQ sauce, bacon, onion, cilantro, cheddar, and mozzarella.

Cheerful Sandwiches
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
With sauteed onions, green peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese.
Tortoise Club
2 sliced of bread, turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo
Bistro Sandwich
turkey, lettuce, onions, cucumber, tomatoes, melted cheese, served with our secret bistro sauce
Turkey - Bacon - Swiss Sandwich
Turkey breast, bacon, and melted Swiss cheese grilled on sourdough.
Cubano Sandwich
pulled pork, ham, dijon, & pickles (served hot)
Chicken Philly Sandwich
w/sautéed onions, peppers & jack cheese

Healthier Options
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Salad
buffalo chicken breaded or grilled, lettuce, cucumber, tomato bleu cheese crumbles with choice of dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce with marinated grilled chicken breast tossed with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and garlic toast.
Chicken Cobb Salad
Grilled or breaded chicken, bacon, lettuce, black olives, boiled egg, tomato, cucumber, bleu cheese crumbles with choice of dressing
Southwest Chicken Salad
Grilled or breaded chicken, lettuce, beans, onion, tomato cheddar cheese, tortilla strips with chipotle ranch dressing

Breakfast

Country Fried Steak
golden fried and smothered w/sausage country gravy. served w/two eggs, hash browns & toast
Biscuits & Gravy w/2bacon strips
Philly Breakfast Burrito
potatoes, egg, cheese, mushrooms, onions peppers. served w/a side of house made salsa
BigSky Burrito
choice of meat or veggie, egg, hash browns & cheese w/a side of sour cream & house made salsa
Wilber's Breakfast
choice of sausage patty, two slices bacon, or ham steak served with two eggs, hash browns & toast
Chorizo Breakfast Burrito
potatoes, egg, cheese served w/a side of house made salsa
Cheerful Omelette
cheddar, onions, peppers, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes & choice of meat. served w/hash browns & toast
The French
french toast, two eggs w/your choice of meat
Cakes
pancakes, two eggs w/your choice of meat

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Recent Reviews

I’ve been in several times now and wanted to leave feedback based on a pattern, not a single visit. The prices are fair, the atmosphere is genuinely nice, and this place has everything it needs to be great.

The consistent issue has been service flow. On most visits ( I go at 4-6 pm on weekdays so its slow ) it takes around 10-20 minutes to get a first drink, and after that it’s very common to be left with an empty glass for 15–45 minutes. Food is rarely...
December 2025
I always have a good time here. It's a bar you can actually mingle at, which I don't find often in Portland. The regulars are great, and there is always a mix of types of people. Lots of college kids, but not always, and they're usually good ones. Awesome karaoke, awesome KJ's. They have karaoke Thurs-Sat. Every night is unique!
December 2025
My friend was playing video poker here and someone stole his bag right off the back of the chair he was sitting at...... so the atmosphere sucks. You gotta be on your toes when you come here. Lots of shady people. The couple that stole from him looked to be homeless. Probably there spending a dollar they found on the street.
December 2025

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Cheerful Tortoise

1939 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 224-3377