Bastion was amazing! My wife and I were visiting from Sacramento and wanted to check out some of…read morethe famed gluten free restaurants in Portland. Bastion definitely is part of what makes Portland's gluten free scene great! The location is in a beautiful small neighborhood in the city. Bastion sits among some small businesses and has the feel of a cozy business in a house. My absolute favorite thing about Bastion was their fried chicken. It was crispy and delicious. Often times gluten free items lack a bit of substance when it comes to how it feels, but the nice meaty chicken pieces really helped offset that in the case of the chicken sandwich. It was fulfilling to eat and would do a great job filling up anyone who is hungry. My wife went with the waffles and they were great. They were presented beautifully with a gorgeous flower garnish. If you want a nice IG picture, well, here you go! To wash it all down I tried their mango smoothie. And this thing was smooooooof. This was one of THE BEST smoothies I've had in a while and I would drive back up from Sacramento just to get this again. We loved our experience at Bastion and am sad to leave!

We're in Milwaukie, because we were looking for a restaurant with a view of the river. The Yelp app…read morename this restaurant as one that had a view of a river. It turned out, this was not true. But, we decided to eat here anyway! We ate outside, in a nice weather, no flies! We sat down, then we ordered from the menu, a Fried Chicken Sandwich and a Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich. All of the food in this restaurant is gluten free. And the sandwich bread, while tasty, were pretty hard to chew. Mine specially, I couldn't even cut the thinly sliced crust with MY knife & fork! That's saying a lot! The sandwich came with a nice serving of green salad. The restroom is clean. Service was good. Water is self-serve and there's hardly any room at the station to set down a small cup, when filling a second cup.

I was the last order on a very rainy evening. The owner was super kind and engaging. Super great…read morevibes! I landed on a California crepe and a bananas foster crepe- both seemed very whole food centered and were substantial. Both were delicious and eaten up before I even got them home. For crepes in this town, Suzette and Le Happy are still great- but, I would go to Spoons before going back to the others. $20 total, and it was realistically a meal and a half. Expansive gluten free and vegan options, too. Go there!

We stumbled across this little food cart after a doctor's appointment in the area. It was a hot…read moreday, and I was craving something cool, light, and refreshing. I went with the Chicken Caesar Wrap, and it hit the spot. The woman working there was incredibly kind and welcoming. My order was ready in just two minutes, which was impressive. The wrap itself was basically a chicken caesar salad in wrap form, complete with croutons (which I don't usually care for), but they actually added a really nice crunch and pulled the whole thing together. Everything on the menu looked fresh, clean, and appetizing. Recommend if you're looking for a quick, tasty bite!

These bowls were perfect on a hot day! The flavor was incredible in both. I would highly recommend…read morethe pure protein açai bowl. The coconut açai bowl comes with chopped apples on the top and mango in the blend so it does come out to be a much sweeter option than something like the pure protein bowl. After we ordered, it, probably took only five minutes or so, till the two bowls were ready! Very fast service

I really loved this place and would return in a heartbeat. Items include açaí bowls, smoothies,…read morecold pressed juices, loaded toast, and oatmeal bowls so there is lots to try. The smoothies are GORGEOUS and taste just as good. They also have a juice cleanse if intere

Really love this place for breakfast or brunch. They have a covered outside patio that is great to…read moresit at on a sunny morning. The service is fast and the food is always delightful. We got the traditional eggs benny and also tried their special of the day which was pumpkin beignets. They were outstanding! Who needs New Orleans when you have these babies in your backyard. I highly reccomend coming here and trying some of their delishous home made pastries! Their breakfast potatoes are always on point with fresh peppers and onions seasoned to perfection!

Met friends for breakfast. Good food. I had the smoked salmon lox. Charming atmosphere. You can sit…read moreindoors or outdoors. We chose indoors to beat the heat.

This spot was on Keith Lees Oregon list, so I went, and I'm glad I did…read more It was delicious and full of flavor. There's outdoor seating along the street, and happy hour (I don't remember the time and discounts, sorry!) I will say, if you're a sauce snob, there isn't an abundance of sauce, but it was just right for me & the flavors were amazing. They do have dipping sauce available, but I'm not sure if their tomato sauce is available as well. Anyway, I'll be back- I'd rate it an 8.5/10

I love focaccia! First time here and I would definitely come back. There are VEGAN options. The…read moremushroom sunflower pesto is VEGAN. Make sure to request no ricotta. Overall, my square was delicious. Heads up, you order at the front and clean up after yourself. The arugula salad was also a good choice during the summertime. There's outdoor seating too.

Cafe Rowan is hands-down my favorite brunch spot in Portland…read more The seating is limited, there's usually a line (be sure to put down your name on the list), and parking is limited so it can be a pain - but it's worth it every single time! They are centered around southern/seafood style menu. Their lobster roll is incredible, the oysters are always a treat, and the shrimp and grits are our go to! Their Bloody Marys come loaded and they have rotating coffee specials. You can even just pop in and grab a coffee to go like a neighborhood coffee shop! When I lived in SE, I came here at least once a month. Be sure to schedule a nap after your meal cause you're going to be so food happy it'll put you in a coma ;)

I generally avoid brunch places because I don't like waiting in lines, and the timing typically…read moredoesn't work for at least one person in our family. So, it's a shame I waited this long to try Cafe Rowan. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that they seat people as they arrive, give them menus, and then customers order at the counter. A small menu helps food arrive quickly, and both tables and parking spaces will turn over faster than other brunch places. Their namesake sandwich is a classic, with the fantastic addition of roasted blueberry jam. My wife was thrilled with Rowan's bowl option - which appeared to have a little of everything. Once you get inside, Cafe Rowan seems bigger than it does from driving past, and high ceilings make it bright and airy. All in all, things moved quickly, the food was terrific, and I'm more of a brunch fan than I ever was before.

Got to eat here on Nana's last day before she's off on a new adventure. What a sweet and cool lady!…read moreI felt so lucky to try some of her pastries. It's just homemade goodness. And her blend of Colombian coffee? Fab!! She's planning on opening an online storefront to continue selling her pastries and coffee so stay tuned for that. Otherwise what an end of an era. Thank you icon!

What a little Gem of a food cart, filled with heart and soul in all what she creates…read more Taste her Pastries!! Order a pie, when she does open it! Of this this food cart and will miss Nana and all her guilty treats. I would drive all over just to have her breakfast sandwich! NYC bagels! Forget about it! You are the best! See you next Saturday!!

I've been lacking in my vegetable intake lately. I stopped by this Crisp location in attempt to…read moreremedy. The parking lot is a tiny nightmare, but the staff is great. I went with their premade salads - one crispy chicken, and one "San Pancho." You can also design your own salad, or they have soups, breadsticks, grab and go snacks, drinks, and warm bowls. While a to-go order is a lot of plastic, it makes shaking it up for dressing distribution easy. I would definitely come back, and would consider ordering their family or large portion sizes as "meal prep."

Crisp Salads prepared one of best takeout salads I've had the privilege to enjoy…read more I ordered Emna's detox. The salad package was packed with beautiful greens. The avocado and garden ranch was perfect. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

Came recently for brunch and I found the brunch menu to be somewhat limited. Finally decided on the…read morepasta carbonara as the typical brunch items didn't appeal to me. I wanted eggs Benedict but their version was with prosciutto and I prefer Canadian Bacon. The carbonara was satisfactory, but not tasty enough that I'd order it again. Also ordered a small side Cesar salad that was delicious, very lemony. Service was friendly and fast. We sat inside but if it was warmer, I would habe sat in the garden outside. For a Sunday at noon, I was surprised it wasn't busier, but that was a good thing since we didn't have reservations.

This was just based on drinks and cake nothing else . It was amazing !!! Cake was really moist and…read moremelts in your mouth. Had the mint baby cake and it was sooooooooooooooooooo delicious , frosting was light ( so not overly sweeten or artificial tasting at all ) Drinks were really well balanced , key lime pie was on the sour side and so good , also had the papajillo tequila express o martini , really well balanced not too sweet

I was thoroughly impressed. Their pizza crust was perfectly cooked, the smells just coming out of…read morethe kitchen are heavenly, and they are very respectful of the dietary restrictions I have. The staff are also all so kind, it's simple in the best way, you know where everything is, you don't have to ask more than one person any questions or thoughts you may have. The A/C is also truly a blessing especially as we get into the hot summer months, it's powerful without being too loud.

Amazing! Chefs kiss! Everytime! I truly consider Pizzicato to be one of my fave Portland pizza…read morespots and could not be more excited to continue to try the new pizzas they introduce and introduce new friends to this place. The employees are always so kind and the pizza never misses! Whether I am there for a cozy afternoon or a night time dinner pizza I am never disappointed. It does tend to get busy on the weekends so expect to wait a bit. Will never stop coming back here when I need a pick me up!!