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Fun location if you're into visiting Twilight filming locations. If you're planning on going, make sure you go early to try to beat the crowds, but be prepared for a massive amount of people. It's a very very small cafe so there's only room for a few tables all squeezed together. As someone with claustrophobia, I did have some difficulty with how cramped it was; but still a fun experience, and the food was great!
Loved it. It's diner food so it's basic but you can't really go wrong. We came first thing on a Tuesday morning. We were immediately offered Bella's table! Staff was really sweet, the sun was in our eyes so they went out to put our shade down. Loved the little touches of twilight everywhere - it made my heart happy!
Came here on a Saturday morning before a hike and they were already packed. The wait time was about 45 minutes. I would've waited, but we needed to head out to the 10 trails Falls. But we did order something to go, which was their Berry cobbler which came out nice and warm. I forgot to take the photo of the full thing. I would definitely like to come back to try their breakfast items here but based on the cobbler loan was pretty good not too sweet and packed with berries they have a little parking lot, which is nice. It's right off the road.
Came here because Twilight was filmed here. There was a group sitting at Bella's table but luckily they left before we got our food. I asked the server if we could have it when they left and they were very accommodating. There's lots of Twilight merch and pictures here. The food is also good. I liked that it's affordable. I got scrambled eggs with hashbrown, sausage and toast. I'll have to try the burger next time because my sister kept raving about how good it is. The staff were also very nice. The restroom was so small though!
We came here on a Sunday for Father's Day breakfast around 9am. The parking lot was packed and there was a 45 minute wait. They have a bunch of picnic tables outside you can sit at and they give you a buzzer. We waited maybe 20 minutes and got seated in a cozy little corner. We already knew what we wanted since we had time to explore the menu. We got our drinks and ordered right away. The staff was excellent and the food was amazing! We got Alice's French toast, Julie's chicken fried steak and the farmers omelet. EVERYTHING was so fresh and delicious!! They are extremely busy so give yourself enough time to get there early and be patient. They are only open until 2 so if you come any later than 12:30 you most likely won't get in. We highly recommend this place! We plan on coming during the a week day when its not so busy to try their lunch items.
It was great to finally have the opportunity to check out this place. Huge twilight fan so of course I've been wanting to come here for years! The restaurant looks just as it did in the movie and the inside has plenty of fan memorabilia! All the staff were super kind and helpful. The food was great too and I love how they name some of their dishes after the characters.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
4 months ago
Got here at 11:05am. Seated immediately. We were able to snag Bella's booth by the window next to the parking lot once the party before us left. The parking lot is rocks. Parking isn't lined but we were able to find spots. I got the cheeseburger without tomato and with grilled onions. I got onion rings instead of fries. The burger was a good size so I was satiated. The ingredients tasted fresh. They live up their motto of not fast food but fresh food made as fast as possible. My travel buddy got the eggs, hash brown, sausages, and wheat toast. Our bill came out to $28.70. There's a Carver Cafe hoodie ($60) and T-shirt ($39.95) for sale. Great service from the employees. Ambiance was nice since the restaurant wasn't super packed. read more
5 months ago
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
Fun location if you're into visiting Twilight filming locations. If you're planning on going, make sure you go early to try to beat the crowds, but be prepared for a massive amount of people. It's a very very small cafe so there's only room for a few tables all squeezed together. As someone with claustrophobia, I did have some difficulty with how cramped it was; but still a fun experience, and the food was great! read more
1 month ago
Loved it. It's diner food so it's basic but you can't really go wrong. We came first thing on a Tuesday morning. We were immediately offered Bella's table! Staff was really sweet, the sun was in our eyes so they went out to put our shade down. Loved the little touches of twilight everywhere - it made my heart happy! read more
Came here on a Saturday morning before a hike and they were already packed. The wait time was about 45 minutes. I would've waited, but we needed to head out to the 10 trails Falls. But we did order something to go, which was their Berry cobbler which came out nice and warm. I forgot to take the photo of the full thing. I would definitely like to come back to try their breakfast items here but based on the cobbler loan was pretty good not too sweet and packed with berries they have a little parking lot, which is nice. It's right off the road. read more
Came here because Twilight was filmed here. There was a group sitting at Bella's table but luckily they left before we got our food. I asked the server if we could have it when they left and they were very accommodating. There's lots of Twilight merch and pictures here. The food is also good. I liked that it's affordable. I got scrambled eggs with hashbrown, sausage and toast. I'll have to try the burger next time because my sister kept raving about how good it is. The staff were also very nice. The restroom was so small though! read more
3 months ago
We came here on a Sunday for Father's Day breakfast around 9am. The parking lot was packed and there was a 45 minute wait. They have a bunch of picnic tables outside you can sit at and they give you a buzzer. We waited maybe 20 minutes and got seated in a cozy little corner. We already knew what we wanted since we had time to explore the menu. We got our drinks and ordered right away. The staff was excellent and the food was amazing! We got Alice's French toast, Julie's chicken fried steak and the farmers omelet. EVERYTHING was so fresh and delicious!! They are extremely busy so give yourself enough time to get there early and be patient. They are only open until 2 so if you come any later than 12:30 you most likely won't get in. We highly recommend this place! We plan on coming during the a week day when its not so busy to try their lunch items. read more
14 days ago
2 months ago
It was great to finally have the opportunity to check out this place. Huge twilight fan so of course I've been wanting to come here for years! The restaurant looks just as it did in the movie and the inside has plenty of fan memorabilia! All the staff were super kind and helpful. The food was great too and I love how they name some of their dishes after the characters. read more
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
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
8 months ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
1 month ago
5 months ago
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
3 months ago
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
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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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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
7 months ago
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
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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
2 months ago
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
2 years ago
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
9 months ago
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
10 months ago
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
1 year ago
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
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
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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