This was so good!! Was hoping for a sit down restaurant this is just to go, a window out to the…read moresidewalk. Easy to order! Delish!

I love Mac and Cheese, it's probably a top 10 favorites. My sister took me to Mad Mac's today…read more There is a window you place the order. I ordered the "Jal" 9000. I'm a fan of white sauce, garlic, jalapeños and bread crumbs. The service was good, very friendly. The portion for the price is reasonable. $10 for a meal is cheap nowadays. I liked the heat and kick of the jalapeños. There were too many jalapeños for the portion size. I felt like I got 2 jalapeños in every bite. The heat intensity kept increasing because of how many jalapeños there were. I thought the Mac and Cheese itself was bland. I couldn't taste the garlic in the sauce. There was more cheese than sauce consistency. I still enjoyed the Mac and Cheese. The Mac and Cheese wasn't gourmet or the best I've had, but for the price I was satisfied. I only ate half in one sitting, so I had leftovers.

Love this place. Trivia on Fridays is my jam. Sure wish they would bring back the TBL sandwich from…read morepre-Covid times. Or had any kind of food for that matter. Great spot to grab a drink before a movie at the Broadway Metro.

No food? I use to…read morelove this place, so this is hard to give a low review...but we went there around 8:00pm on a Thursday for food and drinks and the bartender said you guys don't do food anymore? We were told we could go get pizza, so we just ended up going somewhere else for drinks, sadly. I hope this changes soon? I use to love your food! And I feel more comfortable if food is available while drinking.

There are restaurants that seduce you with promise, and others that test your patience before…read morerevealing their intent. Lion & Owl, on this particular morning, proved to be both--a place of evident talent, yet uneven discipline, where flashes of brilliance are offset by lapses that no serious kitchen should permit. Let us begin with the triumph. The buckwheat pancakes arrive not merely as breakfast, but as a composition. A stack of admirable loft and structure--evidence of a properly developed batter, handled with restraint and precision. The crumb is airy yet resilient, each bite yielding gently before dissolving into a delicate nuttiness inherent to buckwheat. A caramelized banana sauce pools generously, glossy and fragrant, its sweetness tempered by the cultured tang of crème fraîche. Toasted coconut chips scatter across the top like crisp punctuation, lending both aroma and texture. This is cooking that understands balance--sweetness checked by acidity, softness lifted by crunch, comfort elevated by technique. It is, quite simply, a five out of five dish. The kitchen, here, remembers what it means to nourish and delight. And then--alas--we encounter its counterpoint. The mushroom brioche toast, in conception, should be a study in harmony: buttery bread, earthy fungi, silken eggs, fresh greens. Yet the execution falters at its very foundation. The brioche--so essential, so central--is pushed past the threshold of caramelization into bitterness. In a bread so rich with butter and sugar, precision is everything; overcook it, and the entire structure collapses under a shadow of char. The garnish, too, feels careless--large stems of greenery draped without intention, rather than composed with purpose. It is a dish that looks promising from a distance but betrays its flaws upon inspection. A two out of five--a failure not of imagination, but of discipline. The brie and truffle macaron arrives as an afterthought--set aside, unannounced, uncentered, as though it were a spare utensil rather than a composed pastry. Presentation matters. It signals care. Here, there is none. And the macaron itself? A confection that should whisper with delicacy instead resists with age. The shell is hardened, the interior overly chewy--signs of time having passed unkindly. The flavor is confused: a sweet, almost vanilla shell encasing a mild, savory filling of whipped brie and timid truffle. Neither side asserts itself; neither yields to the other. It is neither dessert nor savory course, but a muddled compromise. A two out of five, and left unfinished--a silent verdict more damning than words. The mimosa, I am told, is bright and pleasing, though presented without flourish--a small omission, but telling in a restaurant aspiring to polish. A four out of five, competent yet unadorned. The pour-over coffee reveals a lighter roast profile: bright acidity at the fore, a nutty mid-palate, a gently lingering finish. It is, as you observed, "hipster coffee"--intentionally expressive, though perhaps too acidic for a more classical palate. On flavor alone, a three out of five. Yet the experience is marred by a most unforgivable intrusion: a hair in the initial cup. Such a thing should never reach a guest. Ever. And beyond the plate--there is service. Dishes arriving out of sequence. Eggs meant for one guest appearing with another's delayed entrée. A table divided, one diner finished while the other waits. Explanations that do not align with reality. Items placed without acknowledgment or intention. These are not minor stumbles; they are fractures in the very architecture of hospitality. The Verdict Lion & Owl is a restaurant caught between what it is capable of and what it consistently delivers. There is real talent in this kitchen--evident in the pancakes, in the conceptual ambition of the menu, in flashes of thoughtful composition. But talent without rigor is unreliable. And hospitality without coordination is hollow. For every moment of genuine pleasure, there is another of carelessness--overcooked bread, stale pastry, inattentive plating, lapses in cleanliness, and disjointed service. In the end, one must judge the whole, not the highlights. Overall score: 2 out of 5. A restaurant with promise--undeniably--but one that must remember that excellence is not achieved in moments. It is achieved in consistency, in care, and in respect for the guest at every stage of the meal. Until then, Lion & Owl remains... a place that almost is.

Really great fresh food with some interesting combinations. We came here on a whim (no…read morereservations) while visiting my wife's niece at UofO at around noon on a Saturday. Busy but they had a table for us. Very nice decor, rotating menu. We had the buckwheat pancakes with caramelized bananas, dates, and pineapple syrup which was sweet but not overly so since the pancakes underneath were not touched by the syrup ended up being a really nice balance. Bacon was like a cross between pork belly and bacon (very thick) but really tasty. Breakfast Sando was good with in-house ground pork and a nice aioli. We also tried the savory macarons (Brie and truffle) which are delicious. Creamy and a tad sweet. Not too much truffle. Coffee was a bright tangy pour over-not my favorite type but some people really like that style. Oh, and we had a blood orange mimosa which was really good Overall an excellent experience! Definitely going to again when we are in town!

Food was okay but the pricing is just ridiculous. It was $50 for two breakfasts and ONE SLICE of…read morepie.

everything is delicious here! from the milkshakes to the eggs benedict -- I love coming to mandy's!read more

Great people, great food! I love the Bangers & Mash! The place is always lively and I love that I…read morecan always find sports to watch if there happens to be a great game on. And who know, you might even run into Dan Lanning, or even Justin Herbert if he's in town and happens to be in the mood for Bangers & Brews.

I score our experience a five star visit with my only complaint the hardwood seating! Those benches…read morewere tough on my behind. The food and service however was just outstanding. The lady at the counter offered answers to questions and made us feel welcome. We had a couple items off the kids menu, the bacon Gorgonzola fries, and a variety of bangers. Ever one of us spoke highly of our choice. The fries were great, sauces and condiments were complimentary to the meat, buns were super, and the bangers themselves very tasty. Prices were good and we really enjoyed our visit.

The fried chicken is delicious and the portions are large! The cinnamon butter with the chicken and…read morewaffle is amazing. Try their fresh lemonade or sweet tea if they're in stock. The service was quick and friendly. Not much ambiance as this is a to-go restaurant.

Omgggggggggg This is the best hands down soul food I ever had.. no lie! I'm a huge cook & a big fan…read moreof soul food. I came down this week from the Bay Area (California) and stepped away from the crowd and decided to launch on my own and find a soul food restaurant, since most of my friends are bland eaters. Looked on yelp, saw the reviews & called me an uber. I had the catfish, gumbo , Mac & cheese and the special of the day smothered pork chops, In my opinion the cat fish nd gumbo is to die for! I never had smothered pork chops with white gravy ( I prefer brown) but it was delish. Served with I'm not too sure what kind of white rice it was but I don't think long grain.. Man oh man I'm back home now when I tell you thee best , I mean thee best I had so far. I've eaten in ATL. Bay Area, San Diego, SF, Sacramento all around Cali.. Whom would have ever know the best cat fish and gumbo I've had would be located in Oregon! Also, I forgot although I do not typically like cornbread , they cornbread is something else very delish I ate the whole slice nd that was my 1st time ever eating a whole slice of cornbread. I'm 40yrs btw! And

Solid spot for breakfast on the south side of campus! They can get pretty busy on the weekends but…read moretables cycle out pretty quickly. We ordered the chilaquiles and French toast. The Chilaquiles were okay - resembled more of an egg scramble with a few chips. Really enjoyed the French toast though! This place brings back good memories of coming during college!

I don't have much to say about this place. The food was good, but not exceptional. We didn't go…read moreanywhere else for breakfast so I have nothing to compare it to, but I think this place serves more as a comfort food restaurant than anything amazing. Their "famous" French toast tasted like regular French toast - which was still good! But I was expecting more. The service was great, and I thought the place itself was cute.

Food is so flavorful. We got the bipimbap, which, at most Korean restaurants I've been to, is…read moreusually good but a little plain. However, at Tiger Mama, it manages to maintain some traditional aspects while also being something completely new. They also have a dedicated gluten free menu! Overall, highly recommended going.

It's a shame to update a review again with fewer stars, especially since I was SO excited about the…read morevegan menu. But we had a meal here where multiple dishes were not well prepared and it seems like something is going amiss with this otherwise great place... It doesn't make sense to serve pajeon (crispy pancake) on a sizzling metal platter. Yes, it's always exciting when a sizzling thing is dropped onto the table, but it char-burned the bottom of the pancake! It was fully black on one side and not edible. I had to ask them to bring a normal plate to pull it off the sizzle platter and save as much of the pancake as we could... but it was too late. To the server's credit, he comped the pancake. The servers are always very nice and fast here. This is the kind of choice that's style over substance, going for presentation that looks flashy but lacks common sense...