Let's see they say it is a 1/4 pound smash patty with roasted jalapeño marionberry jam, smoked…read morecheddar, arugula, and crispy fried onions. Thats what They say... I like the generous amount of a sweet-tart sauce and then the jalapeño kicks in-- not to hot just right. Perfect are the little fried onions pieces for the extra crunch. Also very much needed for the texture. The fresh peppery arugula give the whole burger more crunch and that special freshness kick. So it's a good burger. So, a great burger? Not in my opinion the meat and more importantly the cheese hide in the background almost hard to taste. Which is a shame. I think a different cheese or at least double amount of it would benefit and would take the burger to a great one.

A haiku review:…read more Where the cheese at yo? Full of flavor and good egg Paper plate? That's whack Came for the nachos Cauliflower for the win Yolk pop for the sauce

The chicken fried sandwich was delicious. The service was awesome and quick. I didn't drink but…read morethose that did liked the beer.

Went for PDX Sandwich week and the sandwich was fire! It was delicious, juicy, and ready to go…read morequickly. What I HATED was the person that rung me up pre-selected a tip for me, hoping I would be stupid enough to just sign it without reading. I made sure I changed the tip. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean. I don't know if I'll ever go back because of the staff that tried to insult my intelligence. Have some integrity.

Shamelessly adding a picture of the #4 pizza already half eaten. I was too hungry and it looked too…read moregood and I forgot to take a picture of it all pristine but maybe that's a great sign and you should definitely also consider the #4 pizza. Also the pricing is much better if you bring friends and its huge. The service here is bar service with little buzzers for food and that worked just fine for us. I came here with friends and there was a ton of seating so the flexibility of being able to order separately and sit anywhere was great. We were here for several hours and sat outside at first because it was a lovely day and then migrated inside once it was a little darker and cooler to play some games. Due to the space and flexibility it was a great place to just spend time with friends and we will definitely be back. We weren't the only people doing this either so happy to have such a laid back atmosphere.

We stopped in late on a Saturday night and the place was packed! We found 3 seats at the bar and…read moreordered up 3 beer flights. The girls behind the bar were great; friendly, helpful and outgoing. It's a large open space with lots of seating, a merchandise area and a walled off section of booths. There is also a branch of pizza thief inside, a local pizza spot known for their Detroit style pies. They also have the best vending machine (see pictures).

Steeplejack Brewing is absolutely in a renowned church. Located on the eastside of Portland,…read moreSteeplejack blends into the surroundings, masking itself as a larger church than what the business actually contains. We walked up the steps and were in awe of the stain glasses windows. The interior is preserved and still has remnants of it being a church, although the altar may have been replaced by beer brewing and across the way is a bar. This place is magnificent in architecture and design. It feels like we're sitting down in the pews while having a drink. Perusing the menu, I chose a Hazy IPA and decided I wanted to try their peach cream salad. My fiancé chose to have their lunch special which entails a beer, a burger, and their fries. The beers were great! Hazy as it should be with hints of fruit. Yet, their salad was not good. Do not get their salad. Their salad was very salty, the peaches weren't sweet nor was the cream. It was salty overall as if the kitchen accidentally doused it with too much pistachios and couldn't clean it up, I'd say skip it. My fiancé's burger was way better. Service is okay. They don't really check on you at all. Overall, it was a cool experience to drink and eat in a church. I'd recommend it!

Very much enjoyed. Took my 16yo and his 2 buddies and they loved it. I had the Elvis burger which…read morewas surprisingly excellent- sometimes people go nuts on peanut sauces. Great sweet potato fries, spouse loved the matchstick French fries. Staff was super nice. We recently tried the location in NE Portland so happy to find them here. Didn't try the beer, but hear it's great.

I'm so sad to write this but times have changed and this place is changed. I lived in the…read moreneighborhood and came here at minimum weekly, and recently returned after having moved away. Coulda been a weirdly off night I guess but - The brewpub: I came alone often and either had a great chat with the bartenders or I struck up conversations at the bar with strangers. People from the neighborhood but often people from across the country who came to experience the best brewpub in town. It was on many lists of best of, it was hopping, the patio dominated the intersection. This visit was a quiet late afternoon, notably different and no servers in sight. Which leads to... The food: I came for the nachos. I was bummed to learn that they closed their kitchen. They have another vendor using it which operates via QR code - scan, order, and pay (and tip?) before receiving your food. It's smashburgers and wings. I miss the nachos and the buffalo chicken. I miss the servers. I miss the buzz of a busy dining room. I miss actual service of a sit down restaurant. I don't resent them making changes but if I wanted a food cart experience I'd go to a food cart. And in general, I'm not interested in paying $16 for a burger, no fries, and no service. The beer: this is why you're here, right? Right?! Turns out I do still like the beer but not when it's divorced from the rest of the experience. I can get this beer at bars across Portland and in the grocery store - the special thing about it was the beer AND the brewpub. Also, it's summertime. Where is the Rainbows and Unicorns? Why does the grocery store have the classics and the pub itself does not? Having not been around to support this place I feel bad that I am reporting negatively on the changes. But I also feel like it's important to be real about what you're paying for and what makes your business attractive, and the now ubiquitous smash burger and indifferent service isn't it. However, these are still our hometown boys and a label we love, so FYI - it sounds like the real menu is still available at the Slabtown location for now. If that hood works for you, go get some nachos! And tell em we miss them over at Dekum. Love, Woodlawn

Unfortunately, our experience at Breakside Brewery on Dekum was pretty disappointing, mainly…read morebecause of the lack of service. The QR code system makes the experience feel impersonal, and when we did need assistance, the service we received was not welcoming or helpful. We ordered Farmer and the Beast, and the interaction with the staff was frustrating. The guy with the long hair who delivered our food was flat-out rude. When we asked where the silverware was located, his response and attitude were just as rude. I understand that restaurants can be busy, and I'm not expecting special treatment, but basic courtesy and customer service should still be a priority. The food was one thing, but the overall experience was significantly hurt by the attitude of the staff and the lack of actual service. A good brewery and good food can only go so far when customers feel like they're an inconvenience for asking a simple question. We've been to the establishment plenty of times over the years - would recommend the NW location over this one.

Ruse Brewing is in an industrial building that we were not sure if were in the right place…read moreactually. There is a parking garage next to it that was empty really which didn't help our questioning if we were in the right place. I do think some additional signage and lights outside would help for later in the evenings and when it is dark. Personally, not a place I would go alone in the same conditions. We walked in and there was a few people in there but I am guessing it's just the night and hour that we were there. I ordered the one sour they had on the menu that night and it was so damn good! Fluorescent Farm Vol 31, even Ben tried to get into mine a few times. I started with just a taster but it was so good that I ordered another full pour. Ben enjoyed his beers too, they were the perfect end to our busy, adventured filled day.

Holy good beer batman! I've visited this location a handful of times now and I've yet to meet a…read morebrew I didn't love. Of course I love IPAs (I know, I know typical PNW beer drinker) and Ruse brews some of the best I've ever tried. Especially their west coast style IPAs. Admittedly the interior of the space isn't anything to really write home about but it's very large and plenty of room to spread out. I've never been here when there wasn't ample seating. The food, can't forget about the food. Specifically the pizza. Top 3 in my opinion in Portland. Trust.

First time in this friendly neighborhood beer hall. Came for their offering during Portland Pizza…read moreWeek. The intent is that you can get a creative slice for a uniform price at any participating location during the promo week. But here they only sell a whole pan. Would it kill them just to play along? Feels kinda underhanded. That said, their square "Let's Get Baked" was kinda weak, but with a yummy crust. After this experience I conclude that potato does not go well on pizza, the flavor profile is too bland. The wait was long. No condiments other than pepper flakes. The tables propped up by a large beer keg kinda suck as it's difficult to stretch your legs. Friendly bartender. iPad defaults to a minimum 20%, but that's Portland. The Trainsong Saison beer completed the meal well. Doable parking. People look happy here.

A classic example of a neighborhood brewery…read more The brewery is unpretentious and blends naturally with the area. Plenty of well worn seating inside and out. The beertender with glasses was right on friendly with his welcoming making you think you are undoubtedly going to keep your card on tab. Cool guy. Their core Watershed IPA is solid but a seasonal favorite is the Ill Tempered Gnome Brown Ale. Small batch brewing keeps new brews in rotation. Pizza is ~ 8in Detroit style a bit pricey but good. Seasonal events makes this a popular spot for repeat customers. Street parking. The music is loud on the weekends.

Came to this local brewery in Burnside. Fracture has a couple locations, including this one on…read moreStark. It has a cozy atmosphere, making it good for small gatherings that aren't that crazy or whatever. Good bartenders know the products. The prices can be high, because there's limited batches and they change these out quickly. A place to pay more attention to the beers than the atmosphere. It's a quieter place to drink. There's a bar and a patio. Basic looking. It's about $8 a pint. Can be expensive, but many of the beers are made in small batches. There's many beers that change depending on the season. Best one we had the last time was the Brews For New Avenues. This is a pale ale, and proceeds are donated to charities for the homeless and others. It has notes of citrus, guava, and red berry. The other beers include some with floral flavors if you're into that kind of stuff. For sure it's a place with high quality beers. It's located on SE Stark between 10th and 11th. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

I went to lil america food cart pod with my co worker for a happy hour and got drinks from the…read morefracture brewing taproom. I have to say it was lovely to grab a bright drink and sit outside with the good weather while snacking from the food trucks. I got the electric city cocktail and I really enjoyed it. It was fruity but not very sweet. A lot of cocktails i usually get are a bit too sweet so this was a nice change of pace. The bartender was helpful and quick with preparing drinks. So i definitely would recommend giving this place a visit.