I know some of the reviews are hit or miss but truly I had an amazing time here! I did call ahead to see if they were busy but luckily they weren't! I do recommend just taking the time to see if they're busy or not, we went on a Thursday afternoon I believe. The food here, I was taken back by how delicious the burgers were! My fiancé had the mushroom burger and I had the regular cheese burger both equally delicious! We also had the onion rings here they were awesome! Not only was the food delicious but everything was FRESH! The waitress was awesome and overall the restaurant was great! read more

Carver Cafe - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

Food: they have a lot of breakfast options. Omelette is really good. French toast is also great. Service: your standard mom and pop feeling. Workers are usually busy. Ambiance: as a Twihard fan you can't go wrong. Love all the little things Twilight. read more

Food and service was fantastic Would recommend going on a weekday if possible My wife loved seeing on the twilight decorations, and sat at Bella and Charlie's table, real honor read more

SPENT 4 HOURS HERE and not on purpose !! Put my name on the waitlist at 10:26 am for 4 people. The host mentioned it would be a least an hour wait. Not a problem, my group and I kept busy. They have cute picnic tables behind the parking lot to the right of the cafe for people to wait. Our buzzer rang at around 11:50 am to be seated. It's a cute little diner, you can see and feel the twilight vibes all over. It was smaller than I had imagined, maybe 6-8 tables and a bar that sat 4. We placed our order, recieved our beverages all within 10 minutes of sitting. There was an ant in one of our waters. We ordered strawberry lemonade, recieved regular lemonade. At some point we did notice tables with no food and began paying attention. After an hour of watching, no food had came out the kitchen that entire time. I didn't complain to the servers about a thing because their faces and demeanor showed how little interest in making this experience a good one. They seemed to be high schoolers or younger adults. After another 45 minutes our food came out. The cheese on top of our omelette was ice cold. I ordered O'Brien potatoes (traditionally square cut potatoes) but recieve hash browns with veggies. A side of toast was missing from our order, which took at least 20 minutes. I saw the server walking around the entire diner trying to figure out who it belonged too, didn't ask a single person at any of the tables. I mentioned to another server that i believed it was the one we were missing, she confirmed it was. At that point, we had finished our plates but yes we wanted our toast. I've been in the restaurant/food service industry for 10 years. I completely understand minor mistakes and that sometimes things happen, i also understand it was busy. I don't blame the servers, it's who ever owns or is running the place. As a high volume tourist attraction they need a better system in place. Not having one creates a negative experience not only for customers but for employees also. We got checked on twice the entire time, not one apology or explanation as to why it was taking long. There's no music playing so you felt the tension through the silence of the establishment. The reviews are correct they close at 2 pm and stop seating at 1 pm. I saw a few people get turned down. As I was paying, there was a couple trying to talk the server into allowing them to wait for a table. The girl they were speaking too said "there's a little wait right now, they need to catch up on food". To me that's a whole different statement, than what I had just experience. I was honest with them and let them know what they were possibly in store for if they chose to stay. I saw a few people at muhltonomah falls that were at the diner and asked about their experience because maybe I was being crazy.. I wasn't. They had the same the exact same experience. It's a bummer that it went this way, i was very excited, its a lesson learned, I wish i read the bad reviews and not just rely on tik tok research. Had I known, i would have came taken pictures and just left. Why didn't I because I was already in too deep and decided to gamble with waiting. read more

Carver Cafe - Sign out front - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

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The food and the atmosphere were both 10/10. Our table got a mix of breakfast and lunch and we were all very pleased by both options. We got there around 1pm on a Thursday and we got seated right away. Our waitress recommended the strawberry milkshake and it was so good. The cafe is quite small but I would definitely recommend this place out for the food and of course if you are a twilight fan! read more

Carver Cafe - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

If you're a Twilight fan, Carver Cafe is a must-visit Just be sure to make a reservation--this place is tiny and gets busy fast. We ended up at the bar top (which was actually a cool spot), and the servers were super friendly and welcoming. Now, let's talk food... or rather, the wait for food. We got our drinks right away, but our meals took over an hour to arrive. Watching the kitchen was like watching a game of roulette--the order wheel just kept spinning and spinning, and it didn't seem like there was much rhyme or reason to the order tickets. Definitely felt a little chaotic back there. The building itself is full of charm, but also very old--so heads up: if you have mobility issues, access is limited, and the restrooms aren't wheelchair accessible. On a brighter note, the Twilight fan art around the cafe is awesome! So many fun, creative tributes from fellow fans. We heard there's a guest book you can sign too--but we totally forgot to ask in the excitement! As for the food: solid diner-style fare. Nothing fancy, but it hits the spot. I thought the Corned Beef Hash was tasty. If you're a die-hard or even semi-Twilight fan, it's worth a quick stop for the vibes and a few pics. But if they're packed and you're starving... maybe snap your photos and grab food elsewhere. read more

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I had read so many reviews beforehand that I honestly thought we got lucky ! My family and I went, and the place was practically empty. There were just a couple of older folks and a man who looked like he might've been off work (though I doubt he was really there for Twilight ). We even got to sit at the famous table! The waitress and manager (not sure which, maybe both!) were incredibly friendly and welcoming. They even brought out a special book filled with Twilight things, which was such a cool touch. To be honest, my sister is the real super fan--she's read all the books and was in heaven. I've only seen the movies, but even I thought it was pretty neat to see her so happy! Now, let's talk about the food the hamburgers are AMAZING! Seriously, you have to try them. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service made the whole experience even better. We also had the freedom to take as many pictures as we wanted, which was perfect for capturing the memories. Overall, we truly got lucky with the timing, and it turned out to be such an amazing experience. Everyone was friendly, the food was incredible, and the Twilight vibes were just the cherry on top. I'd definitely recommend going on a weekday if you can, it made the visit even more special! read more

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Food is nothing spectacular. Just ordinary diner food. Ambiance is the same. Service is also the same. Let's face it, most people come here because of Twilight. Brought my nieces here who are huge Twilight fans. We got lucky and we were seated fairly quickly. Disappointed that the specific twilight table was occupied. Unfortunately it was occupied by two people and it clearly can seat 6. There were 5 of us and was seated at a table for 4. I had to pull up a 5th chair and move every time the waitress had to come by. A bit annoying. All and all it wasn't a terrible experience. I'm definitely not coming here again unless there's another twilight fan with me who just HAS to go. read more

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My family had a great time! We went in with the expectations to wait a long time for a seat and food (I recommend setting this expectation as well). However, it was quite opposite! We arrived around 11:15am on a Thursday and got seated immediately. I HIGHLY recommend a weekday! Could not stress this enough. Got lucky and sat at THE table in the movie! So fortunate and I thank the people around for being patient with my family and I to finish eating to take photos! They do deny people around 1pm since I think they close the kitchen by then. I recommend respecting this, as I saw a group get denied a table around 1pm. The wait was to be expected for diner food, about 40 minutes which my family had no issue with. It is a small cafe. You can take photos, flip through the signature book, and just take it all in while you wait. (Please get Bella's Berry Cobbler!!) Overall, I understand the great and bad ratings, but it really is situational and if you're even just a small twilight fan, it's worth checking out! Again, go in with expectations of wait times and simple diner/cafe food! read more

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For this spot being a tourist spot for twilight lovers its really disappointing how they handle the establishment. If a restaurant is going to close at 2, then customers coming in at 1pm should be able to order right? Apparently not. As soon as we arrived we were greeted by an unhappy girl who told us they are no longer taking people because their kitchen closes at 1. This is the first time I ever heard of a restaurant doing this but, wow. No apology, and its so unfortunate because I'm sure so many people come from all over to visit this place. Save yourself the trouble- take your pictures and leave to a nicer establishment. Food did not look good, and staff was not friendly whatsoever. So unfortunate this is the review I have to leave for a place I was so excited to try but it just isn't worth it. read more

Carver Cafe - Outside - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

I loved it here. Very quaint and homey feel. Staff were nice and the food was fantastic! There is a bit of a wait but I personally don't mind considering it was quite literally a set in a famous movie and there was a limited number of staff. read more

Carver Cafe - Biscuits n gravy, fries, bacon, etc - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

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Cute spot, iconic for Twilight fans! Always a line so plan to wait a little, but worth it. It's small and cozy and a nice outdoors area to eat or wait. Great food! Would definitely come back. read more

Carver Cafe - Out front - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

I had such a great experience at this restaurant. My Twilight-loving heart was happy to be seated at the same table where Charlie and Bella ate in the movie. Apart from that, Sienna welcomed me and my husband as soon as we walked in and were immediately sat down. The cafe is small but cozy. I ordered the Oregon omelette and my husband ordered the pastrami sandwich. The Oregon omelette was so tasty. The eggs were so fluffy and the hashbrowns were nice and crispy. The pastrami was served hot with French fries and that was super tasty too. The cafe is quaint and has Twilight themed art on the walls. It's super cute and they don't mind customers taking all the pictures we want! read more

Carver Cafe - Oregon omelette with hash browns - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

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It was my and my sister in laws first time here at Carver cafe. Obviously we came here for twilight vibes and it was nice and beautiful. The employees there were nice but the one who helped us, I believe is the owner. She was an older lady. She was nice to us and sat us at the counter. However, what really made me changed my mind of the owner was when the employee was trying to set up the drinks for their customer, and the owner TOOK A SIP from one of those drinks. I thought "oh maybe it's for herself". She GAVE the drink to a customer. After that I felt so skeptical about her and just felt uncomfortable with her. Also as we were waiting for our food, I saw how rude she can be with her employees. She would tell her employee to "move" in a rude way and would tell them "I don't know if that table was help. I don't know who's been helped. Don't ask me. I'm trying to finish with this other table. " and that would be it. She would not explain herself nor give any guidance to her employees. She does not communicate what she needs help with so it didn't make sense. She seemed very stressed and disorganized. Her employee just took notepad and went to go help the tables and took their orders. After they were done, the owner took the menus BACK to the customers and I saw their confusion and would mentioned that they had already taken their orders. Other than that the food was alright. I don't trust the owner with food and drinks. The twilight scene was very cool and nice. If it wasn't for the twilight vibes, I'm sure this business would not be thriving. read more

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It was a HUGE disappointment to come today. We arrived at around 11:30, made the trip from Beaverton, my family came over from overseas to have a nice meal at this restaurant as well as to take some pictures and we found out that they were not taking any more customers because they were understaffed. I told them that we made the trip and my family was coming to visit and they didn't care, I told them that we could wait and they refused completely service. This is the second time I go to that restaurant, first time we were able to have food, and take pictures, different family members that came. This last time, ny niece was really excited, and after being told that they were not taking any more customers, we left beyond disappointed.... Better advertising with their time would be better do people don't waste time driving over there to be turned around.... We ended up going to Stone Cliff Inn, highly recommended and we were welcomed to be the at that restaurant. Beautiful view as well. read more

We went to go visit and wanted to be the first people to arrive after reading that it is hard to get seated. My friend and I both got Alice's french toast with a side of hash browns. Best food i had in Portland. Looking out the window it was so beautiful and foggy. I would come again ! read more

Carver Cafe - Alice's Cinnamon French Toast - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

I typically don't give poor reviews but there was nothing about our visit that I would recommend visiting Carver Cafe. It was busy and we waited about 30-45 minutes for our table, and we waited close to an hour to get our food. Everything felt like it was just throw together with zero seasoning not even salt or pepper, the hashbrowns were just warm grated potatoes. We asked for creamer for our coffee 3 times before it was served to us. I'm not sure how we got so unlucky, considering it must be busy all the time. read more

My friends and I arrived here at 11 AM today and when we walked into Carver Café, we were not greeted by anyone at all. The workers treated us as if we were ghost until we finally flagged somebody down and asked them if we could get a table for three she done rudely told us that if we wanted a table, we should've gotten here at 7:30 AM because people lineup at the door at 7:30 AM and get reservations mind you at 11 AM. The restaurant was a ghost town and they close at 2 PM. Nobody else was in the couple other people. I personally would not waste my time going all the way over here if it is out of reach for you to come. The kitchen in the back looked dirty and the food items they were using looks low quality. They're all riding on a twilight scene that was filmed here, but had the audacity to treat customers who wanted to dine in like pieces of nothing. read more

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Carver Cafe was a pretty lukewarm experience. It is a must visit for anyone who is a fan of Twilight. However, I wouldn't have super high expectations. The food is good. Standard diner fare. The service however is extremely slow. The staff was continuously forgetful and needed to be reminded many times over and over again. The restaurant was clean. It has a cabin diner feel to it. I think this is more of a destination kind of place rather than a foodie place. Overall, it was a decent experience and I'd recommend visiting to get that Twilight box off! read more

Carver Cafe - Omelette with hashbrowns - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

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Besides being a must for all twilight lovers, they also have great food. And they serve lunch all day! I had their blue cheese burger which was great and very filling. My brother got the ham and cheese omelette and said it was great too. It's a little out of the way but glad we stopped by. All the staff is super sweet and attentive. The restaurant is small and the service isn't super quick so don't come by in a hurry but just enjoy the atmosphere and the twilight of it all read more

Carver Cafe - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

The food is delicious, it's worth a wait. The place is small and a little crowded. The food takes awhile to come. Service wise, it's okay, understandable since they are really busy. FYI... everything we ordered we finished read more

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A bit of a wait depending what time of day you go. Food well worth the wait. Was visiting as a twilight film location stop and shop. Was really surprised with the food. And the berry cobbler with ice cream has me wanting to go back !! read more

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The breakfast is amazing and customer service great. If you ever in the area stop by and injoy the food and you get to sing the twilight book and take pictures read more

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Was on my way to Seattle and had to stop here! Had to live out my Twilight life. The atmosphere was so welcoming! Everyone who worked there was so nice. The food was amazing! Well worth the wait. Keep in mind it's a small kitchen so be ready to wait a bit, but while you wait enjoy the atmosphere. There's a guest book you can sign, merch you can buy, and of course take all the photos to recreate your own twilight moments. I of course took my dad with me, who has no idea what Twilight is. But he really enjoyed his time. I highly recommend trying this place, try to show up at opening, everyone wants the window spot where Bella and Charlie sat. So be warned. It did look like there was outside sitting in the back. Didn't go back there but I bet it's nice. read more

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Tiny cafe featured in Twilight. The tourism effect definitely keeps this establishment alive with a good crowd of locals. Food was average, nothing fancy but typical diner fare. The wait for a weekday lunch was an hour and a half! But luckily since I was solo, I was able to take a seat immediately at the bar. Twilight fare is all over and a great stop for fans. If you're just looking for food, be prepared to wait read more

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3.5 Had to stop here while visiting Oregon. Parking was a breeze and we got seated right away. The cafe is small, tables very close together and bathrooms were not the greatest. I had a burger and fries and my cousin had eggs and bacon. Her bacon was delicious and my burger was good. Would I come out of my way again? Only if someone wanted to come because they wanted the Twilight experience. read more

Carver Cafe - That bacon was really good - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

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My friend dragged us to this Twilight touristy cafe, 30 minutes before they closed. We arrived at 1:30 and they closed at 2. We didn't expect to be served after reading another yelp review of a customer being turned away from ordering too close to closing time, but we were! The inside is incredibly small. It was also super packed, and we could barely fit inside. Cramped and hot. THERE IS NO AC, OR THEY TURN THE AC OFF WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF CLOSING... Our party was SWEATING, my thighs were soaked and stuck to the seat, and my friends shorts had to be peeled up from the seat after we finished. The service is the slowest I've received in my life. I could've gone out, planted my own crops, butchered my own cattle, milked my own cheese, by the time my very basic cheeseburger arrived infront of me. There was a table ready for us within 10 minutes of us checking in. They took down our number, we waited outside, and they soon gave us a call that our table was ready. We came in, were seated, and had waters thrown on the table. We weren't asked our drink order. Our waitress was also like the waitress of every other table, and the cashier. That may explain why she seemed overwhelmed or stressed, but she didn't seem the nicest. She was also very uninformed on the menu and at one point was "guessing" what came on the Sarah's Snadwich. We also weren't checked on during our meal. My cheeseburger was so plain. Despite the fluffy bun, melty cheese, tomato, lettuce, onion, and whatever watered down mayonnaise sauce they used... it literally tasted like nothing. The food was PIPING hot when it came out though, and the fries were crispy! The hot food would've been enticing if we weren't already sweating after waiting half an hour in 85° heat. I don't see the appeal to this place other than it being a tourist trap because a 3 minute scene from an overrated movie was filmed here. The pricing is the only reason I'd go back. But in the winter. I can't afford heat stroke in this economy. read more

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Great little breakfast place. The portions are big and very affordable compared to many breakfast places out there. The staff is where this place shines as they are very friendly and attentive. The place is small so it can get crowded depending on when you go. The food is also great and very comparable and even a notch better than most. Definitely will come back. read more

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The food, environment, and the customer service was great. The only negative comment I have is that they take a really long time to have the food done. The cafe needs to hire more people in the kitchen. We waited over an hour to get our food. read more

Carver Cafe - Food was delicious - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

Food was delicious! Service was very nice and the girls working there were so kind. We went on a Wednesday morning and it wasn't busy at all! Lots of fun Twilight memorabilia and even a cool book you can sign! Would come here again!!!!! read more

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Food was very good but extremely long wait time. Servers won't remember you walked in and asked for table unless you repeatedly ask to be seated. read more

We lived out our twilight dreams with carver cafe! It was pretty busy when we got there around noon on a Thursday so we put our name in and it took about 40 mins. . The food took an hour to come out once we ordered so be prepared for a long dining experience. The staff was very nice although being slammed. It was super fun to see everything and they have a twilight book for you to sign! Our food was good - nothing to go crazy over but it was good! read more

Amazing atmosphere but watch out for summertime in early fall because it may be extremely crowded.

What a great little diner! The service was amazing and the food was exactly what you think. A small diner in the middle of Oregon!! we left feeling fulfilled and not hungry till around dinner time! It's unfortunate that people feel the need to leave one star reviews because they're going to a very popular café and not prepared for the amount of people that are actually going to be there. Obviously it's going to be busy so come prepare to either wait for a table or be there at open! read more

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SUCH a cute spot! Carver Cafe - a quant cafe right off highway 224. My group and I had such a lovely experience. The Joe's breakfast sandwich is the perfect hangover cure. The pancakes were soft and fluffy. The waffle and eggs were cooked to perfection. Our waitress was warm and welcoming and let us snap a couple of pics at Bella's table. Speaking of Bella, you can't leave without trying the cobbler. The only bummer is that "the book" is no more. Overall, come give Carver Cafe some love! read more

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This is a staple for Twilight fans. Easy to get to, plenty of parking. Looks just like the movie. I was surprised at how busy it was on a weekday, and so were the staff. They tried to call in more staff but no one was available. Food was standard greasy spoon fair, tasty, and reasonably priced. It's worth a visit for the Twilight connection. read more

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Come for the Twilight movie saga, stay for the food. This was the only thing our 16 year old begged us to see while in Portland. There is a scene in the 1st Twilight movie filmed here in the cafe. She was very excited to not only go but to sit in the booth where the scene took place. As for me, it was a weekend morning and I was hungry. The place is very small, maybe 10 tables, very nostalgic, and in a scenic location. I had a fantastic omelette and my wife had the French toast. Both were really really good. The staff could not be friendlier, great service and handled the busy breakfast rush like the pros they are. read more

Carver Cafe - meat and cheese omelette - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

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We drove all the way from Napa to visit the little cafe famous for being Bella and Charlie's local diner in twilight! The restaurant itself is very small and outdated in many ways, but that's what gives it its charm. I could tell it's a popular spot amongst the locals as well as twilight loving tourists. The day we visited the restaurant was late to open. We sat in the parking lot for an hour prior to open and waited patiently for someone to arrive and open up. Being a restaurant employee, I found it odd that it didn't seem like anyone was inside prepping in that hour leading up to opening. That's because the cook didn't show up for 30 minutes after the restaurant finally opened. So we got our food almost an hour after the restaurant was scheduled to open. We waited patiently, because we were just happy to be there, but I did find that strange. The server who opened the restaurant gave us the twilight guestbook to sign and that kept us busy while we waited for our food. The food wasn't that special but it was super affordable and filling so that was nice! The server told us to visit an inn 3 minutes away from the diner where they shot the wood scenes in the move and that was a really nice tip. If you visit the cafe for twilight nostalgia, definitely check out the nearby inn! read more

Carver Cafe - The front of the Cafe - Delis Near Me - Damascus, Oregon

Waited over 1 hour to be seated and added an additional wait time hour to receive our food. Everyone in my party of 5 had received their food, while mine was forgotten. We received horrible stares and no appropriate customer service. No one seemed to enjoy being there. The place is in need of new ownership and staff who have experience in the restaurant and costumer service industry. read more

Been here twice. I had a great experience my first time, friendly service, great food, and no wait. Second time was a flop and it was simply because of the service. The waitress working that day seemed rude to pocs such as myself. I remember seeing 2 different groups of non-pocs receiving their food before us and another poc group. Also the waitress just tossed the twilight guestbook at us when she politely handed it to other people. She wears glasses and had an attitude. read more

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