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    Elmer's Restaurant

    3.8 (239 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Joe H.

    I really like this Elmer's. I have always gotten really good food here. The California omelette I had was great. I always get excellent service here too. It is a chain restaurant, so it looks like all the others but it is clean and well maintained. My only complaint was the air conditioning was really cranked up and we were cold.

    Dungeness crab Benedict
    Nancy T.

    Friendly service and decent food. I had the Dungeness crab Benedict. It was pretty good, although the Dungeness crab wasn't fresh. Husband had omelette with hash browns and biscuit. Coffee was about what you'd expect for a chain restaurant. Family friendly place.

    Belgian Waffle with strawberries, bacon and eggs

    I ate here a lot with my family as a child, and decades later the place still looks exactly the same. I had a very nostalgic experience here with the belgian waffle, bacon and eggs I ordered, which were all delicious. The only thing that was strange was that when it was time for the check, my waitress just disappeared? Not sure what happened there since I was one of the few tables in the restaurant.

    Jodi M.

    Great breakfast spot with better quality than Denny's or bear diners. Good coffee and the waitress refilled often. I asked for their Elmer Ranch breakfast with specific requests. The eggs were perfect with no runny whites. The sausage patties yummy and the biscuit the best I've ever had- fluffy and warm. The 3 stars is because I asked for crispy crunchy potatoes and these were lightly cooked. Next time I would emphasize it more. Staff was friendly and place is clean. I'd like to try some of the specialties like the German pancake.

    Strawberry German pancake

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    We had a great experience. Sara K was amazing, food was delicious and quick! Appreciate the service every time.

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    The place was clean, food was average, and the servers were friendly and professional. I will definitely recommend this place.

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    Large selection of yummy food options and it's all very good and great size portions of food. The staff is always friendly

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    Great place food was excellent it was clean and the server was nice. This is a place I would. Recommend

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    The Diner

    The Diner

    4.3
    (296 reviews)
    23.8 mi
    $$

    Another Fabulous Breakfast at The Diner in McMinnville…read moreRating: We had another wonderful breakfast at The Diner in McMinnville. Our party of 4.5 was lucky to snag a spot on a typically busy Saturday morning; we must have hit the "sweet spot" because we arrived just before the line formed. A typical wait is 20-30 minutes for a table on weekends, but the food and service make it well worth it. We were greeted and seated quickly, and I really appreciated being offered a choice of seating. We opted for a booth, which worked perfectly for our little one in a booster seat. What made the visit truly special was the owner playing peek-a-boo with my grandson--such a sweet, personal touch that shows how much they care about their guests! The Diner is well-known for its boozy breakfast options. Our table enjoyed a Bloody Mary, Boozy Mimosas, and a Tequila Sunrise. All the drinks arrived quickly and were enjoyed tremendously. For the main course, we ordered: Breakfast Sandwich: Served on a soft, fluffy muffin with bacon and a perfectly cooked egg. Pork Chili Verde (Special): Served over cheddar grits with fresh salsa, crème fraîche, and crispy tortilla chips. Absolutely INCREDIBLE! Chicken Fried Steak: A family favorite that resulted in a "clean plate" as usual. Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich: Another lovely, solid meal. Another fantastic visit with great food and even better service. We will definitely be back!

    Great place! Delicious food & excellent, friendly service!…read more Glad we found this gem, we will be back:)

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    Mike’s Drive-In

    Mike’s Drive-In

    3.1
    (178 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Since moving here last summer, I've been intrigued by Mike's Drive-In. We've driven by it dozens of…read moretimes, and its friendly and bold signage never fails to catch my eye. We're always zipping by on the way to or from someplace, so the opportunity to try it hadn't presented itself until one day last week, after a long dog walk, we happened to be in that area, and we opted for "linner". We used the walk-up window and were greeted warmly. The person who took our order was also training someone new and seemed patient. While we didn't go inside, it looked bright and clean. I had no idea the menu would be as extensive as it was. There were several burger and sides options and a mahoosive selection of milkshake flavors. I ordered a cheeseburger meal with tots and a dark chocolate milkshake. My hubby got a double bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a vanilla milkshake. I wish we had eaten our meals on site rather than driving home, or at least thought to vent our hamburger bags. Because the burgers were in foil pouches and I failed to vent them, the bun and shredded lettuce got soggy. Overall, the flavor was good, and I'm sure it would have been better had we eaten there or vented the burger bags. I did open the bag so the fries and tots would be okay, and they were still crispy and tasty. The milkshakes were delicious. Sure, you could argue even a bad milkshake is still good, but these were pretty darned tasty. Thick but not undrinkably or ear-popping thick. All in all, Mike's is a definite do-over for us.

    I came to Mike's looking for soft serve and they definitely delivered!…read more I've been passing this place pretty much all my life and I kept hearing about it but I didn't go until just recently. Although I didn't have anything else, their soft serve was just amazing and is enough to bring me back again!

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    Inside Tigard's dining room be sure to look at the history wall to see the original Mike's. Photo courtesy of Scott Edwards Architecture
    Inside Tigard's dining room be sure to look at the history wall to see the original Mike's. Photo courtesy of Scott Edwards Architecture
    $.99 cent cones every day
    $.99 cent cones every day
    HAPPY HOUR  Every Mon-Thurs, 2:30- 4:30pm

 FREE fries or tots with any regularly priced burger
 16oz Floats only $1.50

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    HAPPY HOUR Every Mon-Thurs, 2:30- 4:30pm FREE fries or tots with any regularly priced burger 16oz Floats only $1.50
    Vertical Diner

    Vertical Diner

    4.0
    (291 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    When we got to Portland the first place we wanted to go was Vertical Diner after eating at the SLC…read morelocation a couple years ago. We were sad to see that they were closing in a few short days. So this review is really to commemorate their time and what they provided to vegans and non-vegans in Portland. And a reminder to folks everywhere to support your local vegan spots. (And when you travel - find them and eat there!)

    Plenty of seating indoors and out. Really cool location and vibes (70s diner). Fairly priced. The…read morefood we ordered was hit and miss. The gravy was exceptional. The biscuits were not biscuits. They were so hard and flat I thought it was sourdough slices but it was a handmade biscuit but very hard, flat, and tough. Worst I've ever had. The home fries weren't to my liking but my husband loved them. The pancakes were some the best gf v ones I've had but still felt very... gf. They were rubbery and chewy but not grainy like gf tends to be. They were fluffy. Overall I'd have preferred regular pancakes. The waitress suggested them to me instead of the French toast which she told me wasn't very good and vegan French toast is hard to do (not true I do it at home... but appreciate the honesty). The tempeh bacon, tofu scramble, and sausage was also applauded at the table but I didn't personally try it. I found the chicken too chewy but others like it. The carrot cake was good but the icing is a lot. Very rich and sweet. I'm probably the only person who likes a more savory icing everyone else liked the cake but agreed you couldn't eat a whole slice yourself. the coffee was great and they kept refilling in true diner style. They offer soy and oat milk. There were other things on the menu we were curious about so we will go back.

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    Large dining area. Old school diner feeling that's all Vegan!!
    Large dining area. Old school diner feeling that's all Vegan!!
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    Screamin' Chicken Diner

    Screamin' Chicken Diner

    4.4
    (130 reviews)
    17.1 mi
    $$

    LISTEN. Now, it's been a minute since I've nodded to naughty language but I have no self-control…read morewhen I speak about the Screamin' Chicken Diner... IT'S SO F***ING GOOD! HOLY CRAP BALLS! After a morning in the mounts visitng wineries, we were hungry. Borderline hangry, but for sure starving. A friend that was with said "I think there's a little cafe down in Gaston, let's check it out!" and we did! First, when you walk in, you're greeted warmly and they got us seated quickly. Menus were provided and then we heard the magic words... "What can I get you guys? Coffee? Water? Tea? A beer? A glass of wine?" A WHAT? Ma'am! It is 11:00 AM. Did you just offer me BEER and WINE? Yes, yes she did. And yes, yes we accepted. So let's pause. If you've not thrown back a glass of white wine with eggs, you're missing out. Seriously, rethink your life and try it. You're welcome. This is adulthood and how we survive it. We order. Annie's Delight, Scrambled-Egg Breakfast, Chicken Fried Chicken, and a 2-Egg Breakfast. When I say holy-crap-ton-of-food, know I'm not joking. We literaly ran out of table there was so much food. Now we all know that myself and my crew have a healthy appetite but good lawd havemercy... never have I ever... the food was stupid. Just supid good. Ridiculous. Each bite it got better. Burned the crap out of my mouth but the wine healed it quickly. $25 for the biggest breakfast I've ever had and a huge glass of wine. Seriously, you can't beat that with a pole. The service was awesome... the coffee that accompanied the wine and water never ran dry and was refilled to maintain being piping hot the entire visit. The ambiance is kitschy and perfect. The staff are locals who obviously take great pride in their little Cafe and they SHOULD! They have worked hard to own the pride in there little gem in the heart of Gaston. Can't wait to go back. I've swept all the brunch places in all of Portland trying to find anyone who can do a solid Chicken Fried Chicken that well... needless to say, I've failed. Give the Screamin' Chicken a chance... you'll thank me later!

    It's been a number of years since we have been here, seems it's always full when we stop in. So we…read morewent at 5pm Saturday before the crowds. I received one of the biggest prices of chicken I have ever even! The food is just like grandma used to make. Delicious and giant servings. By the way, always get the biscuit for a side. The waitress was awesome, told us stories of how the chose the biscuits and was quick with refills.

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    Screamin' Chicken Diner
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