C Bar is the absolute best. They recently started serving a new soft pretzel. It is so freaking good! From a local bakery (Dos Hermanos). The pinball is always fun (we just won a pinball tournament tonight, woot woot). The owner and staff are top notch and so are the drinks! The vibe is casual and non pretentious but super cool too. They sell local art as well. read more

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I've been to this place before and always enjoyed the food, but something has definitely changed. This was one of the worst burgers I've had in a long time--completely unseasoned and incredibly dry. The fries were overcooked, and the Brussels sprouts were mostly just leaves, with only a few actual pieces. To top it off, everything lacked flavor. Really disappointing compared to how it used to be. I won't be rushing back anytime soon. read more

C Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Char bar is the worst. Sorry for being a heterosexual male. Apparently they don't like me there. But their food is pretty good.

We were looking for a fun place to wrap up our last evening in PDX, and pinball sounded like fun. So we headed over to C Bar and wow, it turned out to be a great choice! C Bar was a bit of a drive from the hotel, but worth it. We started in the restaurant/bar area with a juicy burger and some seriously hot and crispy fries, then headed to their pinball room for a couple hours of fun. Oh, and we enjoyed a couple of local Portland beers from their extensive tap list, too. The pinball room was super impressive. There were games both new and old, with all the requisite flashing lights o' fun to be had. And the game prices were MORE than fair. I'm used to having to drop several quarters into even an old game 'round these parts; most of their games were 50-75 cents a play! I'll definitely be back to C Bar. It was a fun date night and a great way to end our stay in town! read more

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I'm not a vegetarian, but when eating C Bar's mouthwatering Tomato Country Benedict, I guess I am and I'm glad about it. If hadn't read that the sausage used is Impossible Sausage and the gravy is vegetarian, I would never have known. The gravy has the right thickness, saltiness and good 'ol country flavor. When covering the supremely well-prepared poached eggs, Impossible Sausage, English Muffins and arugula, the gravy and all other parts of this morning meal extravaganza, will have your taste buds singing. Don't let me forget to mention their diced morning potatoes ether. Each little square, perfectly browned and incredibly tasty. My friend ordered the grilled cheese sandwich, with a cup tomato bisque soup. She said the soup was delightful. And, the sandwich was good. However, there was hardly any cheese on it. She's ordered it in the past and it had an adequate cheese amount, but this time there appeared to have been maybe one slice. Oh well, not the norm, and it still tasted good, especially dipped in the bisque. I also had Raspberry Orange Bubbly. Its raspberry puree mixed with fresh squeezed orange juice and bubbly water. The perfect complement to the savory meal. Our server was friendly and had a fun sense of humor. After we dined, we went to back room and played a few games of pinball, on a couple of their many pinball machines. read more

C Bar - Grilled Cheese and cup of tomato bisque soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Decent but not outstanding bar food. B- ambiance. Convenient location and decent beer selection. Not nearly as good a choice as Mexican place on thee same block read more

I like this place! I met a friend for dinner here last night, ordered some food and a drink and had a great time! The interior was nice and the service was friendly and quick. We split a couple of appetizers, the fried Brussels and the mushrooms, and a Cesar salad. It was more food than we realized! And it was delicious. I rarely get a Cesar salad this good. The croutons were obviously homemade and fresh, there was a perfect amount of dressing. The Brussels sprouts were actually my favorite part, though! Crispy, flavorful, came with a garlic aioli. I paired this all with a blackberry pear cider that was better than I even hoped for. We didn't even get to the pinball room, but I'll have to try that next time. I wish I'd seen the sign for the Puptails before I ordered a drink. I love that they partner with the Oregon Dog Rescue! read more

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I would say this bar is nice because we've had a drink or two and some fries. I love the pinball machines mostly. But it's very disappointing that they close so early and we didn't get much time to play because they had a tournament there the last time we went. Then we tried to play and were kicked out early. read more

Well, we went back with friends even though my previous review I said we wouldn't. Similar experience this time. While the bar staff was friendly, it was surprising that when we ordered one of their signature cocktails the bartender had no idea what it was or how to make it. As I was watching it being made I mentally switched my order to a beer. As expected, the cocktail was not very good. The food was ok. This time I did not have the spicy chicken sandwich but just the regular and it was ok although it came covered in sooooo much shredded lettuce that you would have thought it to be a salad. We also ordered the Brussel sprouts, which werereally really salty, and the fries which lacked any seasoning. I had hoped it would be better this time around but it wasn't. Go for the beer and pinball, skip the cocktails and food. read more

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Just a solid neighborhood haunt. Love the pinball room, and most of the machines are only $0.50 which is a bargain compared to other spots in town. Food is also solid, and the staff here is always nice and happy to let me sample the beers they have on tap. No complaints here. read more

I love this little gem the service is always great the drinks are divine and the food is incredible for the most part however I stopped going a few years ago due to unsavory Menu changes and inconsistency with the meals. At some point they stopped having specials.....the specials were creative and so good. I went back this week and was SO HAPPY to see the specials back! I quit drinking and how awesome is it that they have Rogue CBD drinks on tap?!? The CBar burger is still the greatest. I recently went back to being a vegetarian and their veggie burger now has a Beyond burger The grilled cheese with chèvre tomato soup such yummy comfort food. The staff is still great. I guess the bar is under new ownership and it shows. Can't wait to go back and pig out some more read more

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We ended up at the C Bar when a food truck we were going to try was closed. My wife, son, and I all had burgers and fries with a beer - it was great. The burgers were cooked great, juicy and delicious. Fries were also cooked to perfection. Good selection of beer too. If you're in the area give it a try! read more

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Best bar for pinball, hands down. I love that they rotate out cabinets occasionally and hold pinball tournaments! The bartenders are friendly, knowledgeable on the menu and always recommending the best drinks! Food is above average bar food! My partner and I are huge suckers for their huge bowl of fried Brussels, which might not be your average choice but it should be! We are also a big fan of the frito pie which features their vegetarian chili that is so yummy! We get it every time! A great stop for a neighborhood bar! read more

This place is insane. The staff, the atmosphere, the price... and... THE FOOD! All honesty, logged into an old account that had the rest of my reviews BUT it doesn't change how wonderful this place is... I brought all my family here for my BD luncheon because it's just super chill and good quality. So much of the food is great... and versatile... street tacos, steak dinner, fried chicken sandwich, blackberry habanero winds, BLT (not just a BLT dude), chilli rocks, mac n cheese (big plate, cooked well), burgers... the options are VAST! You will find this place like a home... read more

Ended up here at random and immediately fell in love. Great food, friendly staff, good vibes, beer and pinball for days. Can't wait to go back next time I'm craving a French dip! read more

Ever since this bar came under new ownership the place has gone to shit. The bartenders are pretentious and rude. The menu is a mess and the food is mediocre. Save your money. read more

The worse service I have ever received. I asked for more forks and she said "I didn't give you enough???" She didn't actually give us any. We ordered drinks and she placed down a tray and said hey can you pass these out yourselves and then walked away. She came back later to pick up the tray. I am appalled. She had so much attitude and there was nobody else there. The poutine was honestly weird??? I don't get it??!?!!? I am APPALLED. read more

C Bar - C Bar Poutine - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First time coming here for food- second time ever...... Amazing food- excellent staff.... The service was excellent from the kitchen to the bar- went here today for my moms birthday. Pics added are- the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens- other is Brussel sprouts with poached eggs atop chicken fried steak- deliciousness. Bartender was awesome and created a drink I was in mood for- cook is outstanding.... Love this place, will definitely be a regular. Side note- bathroom is clean, total plus... thoughtful of them to leave a cute basket with a few free Tampax and pads sitting out. Just another cool plus abut this place. Go, you won't be disappointed. read more

C Bar - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and collard greens - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I've been going to C Bar for many years, but I must say, it's so great to see this place finally re-emerge as a TOP NOTCH bar! There's a variety of food offerings, which are decent portions at a reasonable price. Menu includes many yummy gf/v items (FANTASTIC GF Fried Chicken & Wings!). They finally have gf buns, too!! Burgers are made to order, crispy fries, fresh lettuce...Whoever's cooking really knows what they're doing! They have decent food and drink specials on Happy Hour daily! C Bar has continued to offer a great rotating tap list. The staff are super friendly and conscientious--My husband and I always feel welcome! And lastly, I really dig a bar that plays a variety of cool tunes --was mind blown to hear Link Wray, 60's ska and garage rock, Cynics, 70's-80's punk, and other faves recently! read more

Great for pinball, the food is alright, it is cheaper than most spots, with that you lose quality, all in all, a good neighborhood spot. The drinks are pretty good and a solid tap list. Enjoy. read more

This place is only good for waiting for Yoko's and if the only thing you want is water. Service is dog shit, drinks were fucked up, Seats were worn and uncomfortable. Generally just a shit show and whoever the fuck the lady is that works front of house needs to get a grip. read more

Great service ! Great happy hour drinks and food ! Great experience for first time ! Would go again! Happy hour burger is awesome as are their steak bites ! read more

Cute little dive bar! Since I can practically crawl here, and since our son turn 21, we have been going to C Bar more often. The bar is a fun combo of bad food, bad drinks, outside seating, bad music, and bad tv: how can it get any better?! Furnished with two TVs, several booths, a longer table and several sets of smaller tables, and a proverbial higher hanging table with stools, C-Bar has that down-home feel of diveness. So why the four stars, you ask? Well, good question. There are two: (1) is that the drinks are on the pricey side ($9 for a vodka margarita in a small glass) for the location, and (2) the fries were so soft, they flopped over in my hand. And no, I don't have proof bacause I forgot to take a picture. So this wonderful location, corner of SE Powell and 28th, with what could be a great concept, kind of just misses the mark. Of course I will end up returning here, because the one across the street looks like it's meant for 'old farts'. I wish they would up their game just a tad. It is not that hard to cook good fries and mix a bit bigger drink for those prices. Then loyalty would be assured! read more

C Bar - Moscow mule with Patrick Swayze in background - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped by for dinner while in the hood, thats whay the kids are calling it these days, right? Anyways, I love how their menu clearly marks gluten free items as well as vegetarian and vegan. That right there is a huge plus. I saw they had gluten free fried chicken and couldnt resist giving it a go. It was a little on the greasy side but delicious none the less, plus it was boneless! Huge deal for me since im weird about bone in chicken. It was moist and filling. It also came with garlic mashed potatoes which were decent, and collared greens. Now ive not had collared greens before then, and im not sure I will again, not my bag. The biggest reason for only 4 and not 5 stars was the amount of time it took to get food. It was almost an hour, and i was getting hangry. Such is life, I got it eventually and it hit the spot. read more

Mediocre food with awful service! The gladstone poutine looked like stew, BLT had an egg in it which was odd, burger had no flavor, and the turkey club was decent but it's hard to mess up a turkey club. The server was extremely rude and absolutely did not want to be there? She was agitated when she came by 40 seconds after we sat down and we said we needed more time to look at the menu. Then when taking our order, she scoffed when I said I didn't want a side with my sandwich. When arriving with our drinks, she placed them on the counter and said "can you pass these out" and walked off without ever making eye contact! She was rude to us the entire time we were there, but oddly enough she was extremely nice to our dog. She also sat down with another customer during her shift and had a conversation with them for quite some time. Not sure how any of this behavior is okay for a server. read more

$13 for a mediocre burger and fries aren't even included! Plus the waitress was so rude. She was very snippy while ordering. I figured she was just rushed but she dropped off our drinks on the server tray and just told us to disperse the drinks amongst ourselves. Then she went to sit with a customer at the table next to us and socialize while we had to go ask for ketchup, forks, and the check. If it weren't for quarantine I would have given her a $0 tip. Go to ship ahoy tavern across the street instead. read more

I have been coming into the C Bar for around 4 years now. It started as a walk by, I will check out the food scenario. I went in and ordered a chef burger medium-rare and some wings with a Glenmorangie. To my surprise the burger was to perfect temp, a hard thing to find, and the wings were not dry as well. Needless to say I was impressed, and walking distance from my place, what a lucky find. So I started coming regularly about once a week for a burger and drink, as well as meet up with clients and friends. Over time all good things must come to an end. As of the last year to 6 months the food has gone way down as I can no longer get a burger medium-rare, fries are well done too. Tried some of the breakfast items hoping that the cook was a brunch cook, well that was not worth repeating. Home fries are not chopped potatoes then thrown in the fryer untill the color of teak wood, they should be cooked on a flat top or skillet to a golden brown. My eggs were not over-easy, as I ordered them, and were close to over-hard. So my last meal there was a goat cheese burger medium-rare with fries, the burger was medium-well and the fries were well cook with a piece of bacon in them from the guys next to me who had a side of burnt fried bacon, not sure if they ordered it that way of if the cook just cooked it that way to save time, for their brunch order. And the new crew seams to be more focused on the cellphone than the costumer, this is not just the tenders but the new owner as well. I may be from the old school service industry, which I have seen a lot of crap happen, but not on the floor in the front of the house. read more

Super expensive menu items horrible disgruntled bartenders who make you sit & think about existentialism for five min while they don't acknowledge your presence, meanwhile my depression is triggered by this too cool for school Victory wanna be on division. Beer, IPA, etc ranges from 2-9 in price and "dinner" is like $12-15 for the same menu year after year. Tip; Say hi. Provide a hello to someone walking in. You guys need to relax, your food is mediocre and only people on dates from tinder suffer through this poorly dark but loud joke of a real SE lounge. Staff: Smile it might help humanity feel better it even for a second read more

Slaps every time. The spicy fried chicken sandwich is BOMB. Fantastic local place, our go-to when we want to take our little dude on a walk and get some food. Service is always genuine and friendly, good cheap beer on tap, pinball, the works. This is the kind of place at which one becomes a regular. read more

They hate it when you bring kids- don't even try. Not sure why we were treated with such disdain!with two kids who didn't get up from the table as their only customers- but won't be back. read more

We have been coming here for years, love this place However tonight was a total disappointment with the food, all of it was cold, seriously.. we had happy hour fries, Brussels sprouts and gf chicken tenders, The bartender was great, ( thank you) pinball amazing however we come here for GF food...and was disappointed read more

I used to come to C Bar ten years ago when they had a great chef who made an amazing house veggie burger. It was an incredible bar with fresh, home cooked food!! We've come in a few times over the years and it was not what it used to be, but has been passable. Today we gave it another try, but in spite of what the menu says, there's nothing Vegan. The bartender was fabulous and went far and beyond to try to feed me. We're in Portland, the foodie capital, so only potatoes and onions hash is not enough. My husband ended up eating since he was so hungry. He got the chicken and biscuit, but they both were dry. The biscuit looked like toasted bread and the chicken was super oily and dried out. He also ordered the home fries with chimichurri, but instead got French fries. They were good fries, but not exactly what we wanted for brunch. The girl bartender came to check on our table to see if everything was okay. I did not even know where to start! We didn't drink anything, but the drinks looked great. I hate to post this since the staff is so great, it's a great place and they have a great beer selection. Perhaps we'll come back when the menu changes. read more

C Bar - Chicken and biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been here a handful of times as I live in the area. It's cute with a lot of space, and holds a decent crowd regardless of time. Does not look like a regular "dive bar" as they have made an effort to give it an ambiance and I like it! I appreciate the art on the walls, as well as the pinball games in the back. A slight contrast to the very dive-y Ship Ahoy across the street. The service is friendly and great, but it is slow if you are at a table. My most recent experience, I came for lunch. The server was very nice, but it was pretty busy. I had a drink empty for 30 min and never was asked if I wanted a new one. Not a huge deal cause i wasn't sure, but what if i was trying to get after it? The servers are always really nice here and that does make a huge difference, and makes us a little more patient :) Also, prices are good. The food is not horrible, but not great. I had the buffalo cauliflower last time and it was just too much sauce and no crunch (flavor was good). My veggie burger was crispy and overcooked with no pickles. If I remember correctly, the Brussels sprouts were very good. In conclusion, come here to drink and hang but don't be expected to be blown away by the bites! read more

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My boyfriend and I are moving into the neighborhood and this bar is around the corner. We decided to check it out a couple days ago. It's cute little dive bar with a great happy hour and a good menu! We only ordered fries (the fries were SO good) - but the rest of the menu looked great and we'll definitely be back to try more stuff. The cocktails were average according to my boyfriend but I was really happy with mine. I ordered a $5 one off the happy hour and thought the taste fit the price perfectly! I'm happy we have something close to us with good deals. Will be back! read more

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Friendly service from Melody, and the breakfast burrito was very good! Nice chill spot.

My favorite neighborhood spot. Amazing food, decent beer selection, and fair pricing. I ordered the Chef Burger - INCOMPARABLE. I'm a good ol' Nebraska gal, and this burger hits the spot. Juicy, rich + flavorful. My friend ordered the Up In Smoke - also terrific. The kimchi adds a special Asian twang. Service is usually pretty good. read more

C Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best place in town. The atmosphere, the quality of drinks, the food (cuisine is more like it), staff, and price... more than fantastic. I use this place to eat and do work... tried going to other places... nope. Never let down on. The chiefs are insane flavor chemists, can you say "blackberry habanero wings". read more

Okay. The C Bar exceeded all of my expectations. What a nice and welcoming spot. Chill ambiance. Lot's of neighborhood folks in and out. Great staff. I had breakfast on a Sunday..perfect. Eggs, potatoes, sausage...toast. Perfectly cooked, plated, and served. It's my new spot and I'm 2.4 miles away but worth the walk. My neighborhood is known for it's various eating establishments but we don't have any place as comfortable as this. I'm recommending it to everyone...I'll go back and check out the dinner scene this week. I'm sure it'll be great. The menu is what I call perfectly Portland. read more

I've been somewhat of a regular for a few years now. The food used to be really good, and I often brought visitors from out of town here, but that changed a while ago and now I only come for the drinks and atmosphere. The waitstaff is super friendly, and most of the bartenders are, but one who I won't name is someone I avoid. I just found out that one of the regulars was asked not to come back. I have never seen him act inappropriately, so I don't know what happened, but I do recall the owner Cynthia making a comment about him being Jewish. In this time, with the unrest in the middle east and here in the U.S., I have to wonder if that is why we won't be seeing him any more. I am definitely looking for another place to hang out, and I know some of the other regulars feel the same way. A neighborhood bar in Portland is no place for anti-semitism. Peace out. read more

Reading the other comments below I agreed with them all, good and bad. That said this isn't a 5 star fine dining restaurant, it's a bar! So it's on par with bar service and food. Nothing more, nothing less. The outside seating makes this a nice spot when the weather is nice. The staff is always friendly and cool. Other's in the neighborhood have told me the food quality or old cook isn't around anymore so it's no longer a secret spot for good food. But again it's a bar and has bar food so is good enough for what it is. I've yet to see it really busy like it used to be. Hope it's not trending down. We need to keep what we have here in SE as so many have closed for good read more