Awesome vibe in here. The ambiance is killer and the layout is very cool. It's like diner meets bar, meets venue, meets Mexican chicken joint. Needless to say I'm here for it. Food was good, excited to try more stuff, drinks also good. I ordered a can cbd soda and bartender took the time to put in a glass with ice, and a like, and a spring of mint... didn't need to do all that but it looked great and I appreciated it!!! Will go back, worth checking out. read more

LaVerne's - Whole chicken with fixings - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I kinda love this place. It seems like it's always a little busy, you have to wait in a line to even order - and good luck getting a seat. All that said, totally worth it! The vibe is cozy and comfortable. Feels like a throwback/retro bar in all the best ways. The food is GREAT, with decent prices. (loved both the chicken tacos and the half chicken). The drink options are fun. There's been a lot of buzz around this place, and it's well deserved. Just an all around cool place to eat and drink. read more

LaVerne's - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A girlfriend discovered this place and so our little dinner club decided to eat here this evening. I got the vegetarian nacho because I just wasn't feel like chicken today. It didn't need it. All the veggies and thick rich queso sauce was to die for! They have about 25 hot sauces, from mild to hellfire, displayed on a piano along with cutlery. It's kind of serve yourself, but I'm cool with that. It let me take as much hellfire as I wanted! You order and pay at the bar, but that works for us because our food came out incredibly fast! The place has really cool decor and a funky vibe. I'm not a huge fan of retro, but I like the retro at this place. It just felt fun. read more

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Such a great space with immaculate vibes. As a vegetarian, I loved all the veggie/vegan options and the staff were all so sweet and attentive. Can't believe I hadn't been here sooner, will definitely be back. read more

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Delicious and moist chicken with well crafted cocktails. One of my first bar reviews here on yelp writing this seems hard to manage, I mean it's rotisserie chicken like how good can it be? Well for one thing it was absolutely delicious and moist, they also give a side of tortillas and a verde salsa that has a nice subtle heat that doesn't overpower the taste of the chicken. If I could describe the food here in one word it would definitely be solid. I didn't have any complaints really and the ambiance of the bar sold the vibes. The bartender and server were attentive despite being overwhelmed with the business and bustling Friday night. Overall a delightful experience, not quite divey but also not dicey at all. Tasty food and refreshing drinks! read more

LaVerne's - Half yard bird, served with rice and beans and a side of jojos. Also shown is the cocktail "ready to mingle" and the "mild thrills" - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came in for a couple of drinks with friends. Absolutely loved the atmosphere. It's dark and cozy. Decorated beautifully for Christmas. Drinks came out frosty cold which made it soooo refreshing! We did not order food, but the table next to us did and the smell was so distracting. It smelled so delicious! I would love to come back and try their food. The rotisserie chicken threw me off to see it on the menu, but I would be down to try it. Go earlier, it got so packed and people were waiting around for tables to open up when we left. We were told to find a table before ordering when we got there. read more

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Very kind people / but did feel like 12 yr olds "playin restaurant" just sayin - that's ptown for ya

I wouldn't recommend their margarita ( too sweet ) but would recommend this place as a whole!!!! Really really loved the seasonal churro chicory espresso martini ( I'll have what she's having) which is no longer on the menu for now, but I hope they bring it back because it was delicious!! Very very interesting take on the traditional espresso martini with the substitution of repesado tequila instead of vodka . I also enjoyed my vegan walking taco. Definitely a great place to meet up with friends. They have live music some nights. Also walking distance to another very cool retro arcade game. Parking wasn't so bad as well on a Sunday night. And I would definitely be back the next time I'm in Portland. Shout out to Felix, who took care of me and all of the lovely people that I met at the bar that night. In short, very very very cool place And woman owned . I found out this is also somehow connected to Dirty pretty and hey love which I will also be checking out very very soon. read more

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Lavernes has a throw back to the 70's vibe with decidedly up to date food. The nachos were great and the chicken dish looked great too.

Great vibe, fantastic service, and the food was delicious. Big portions, lots of flavor and in a really cute neighborhood. Thanks for the great experience. Will be back. read more

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Had a delicious meal at LaVerne's! Their specialty is the rotisserie chicken that the group really enjoyed. On the vegetarian side, I ordered the potato & soyrizo taco and the walking taco with vegan chili, which were both delicious! The food comes out as it's ready rather than all at once. The employees were hustling and so friendly. The decor and vibe is retro 50's diner. It's a fun and unique addition to the Woodlawn neighborhood. It will be a spot we keep coming back to. read more

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Charming 70's vibe in a large space. They make their own rotisserie chicken here and it's delicious. Order at the bar where service is quick and friendly. read more

LaVerne's - View from a corner table - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

LaVerne's was a cool date spot. Plenty of street parking! Food and drinks were fire! If you're in your 70s mood you have to go!

This review hurts to write because la Vernes wasn't awful by any means, but it wasn't great. When I first sat at the bar. My bartender was very relaxed and engaged. He explained the menu extremely well. He made me feel very comfortable. I ordered the salad to start ( not the cucumber salad) it was delicious!!! Big portion, light crispy lettuce that wasn't brown or wilted at all. Pretty much a perfect TexMex type salad. Also ordered a mezcal sour which was made very well. This is when the night changed. My bartender/ server all the sudden was gone. He went on break. I noticed that the bartender who was now serving me was not paying any attention. It almost felt like the bartenders had bar sections. Like left side , middle and right side were split between each other. Leaving me staring into the abyss for service. I then ordered the half chicken. I can get into details but I'll keep it short and not so sweet. The chicken was not rested enough. Very chewy to start. Not very flavorful or mind melting. The vegan black beans were way over salted. And I love salt! So if it's too salty for me. It's too damn salty. The corn tortillas are served in a parchment paper wrap, they should be wrapped in tin foil so they are moist and not aldente. The corn tortillas kinda sucked. The chicken is also served with a lot of cilantro. Which is awesome but I would love to see some picked veggies and definitely better corn tortillas. The highlight of this entire night was the verde salsa. I'm grew up on the border of US and Mexico and this verde was absolutely mind blowing. Would have been awesome with some chips as a starter. My bartender ended up coming back and gave me great service again. Even gifted me a free brownie at the end. Top notch brownie. I've noticed when parents brin kids in and the kids love the chicken.. means it's not seasoned enough. (Palette discussion ensued) All in all. The prices were good, the food and service might need a little love. Still a great spot to play some pool and get a decent bite to eat. Give it a 7/10 . read more

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THIS PLACE IS A COMPLETE SH*T SHOW! They want you to order from any part of the bar but the concept of a line does not apply here. Seating is an all out war with people taking chairs from other tables to accommodate their party size. The chicken came out cold and the only flavor was on the skin. We ordered fries that never came out and when I went up to ask the employee said they would go get it and 15mins later ... nothing. Now here's the best part. IF YOU ARE A PERSON OF COLOR THE STAFF AND CUSTOMERS WILL MAKE YOU FEEL UNWELCOME! YOU ARE AN OTHER HERE! DO NOT COME HERE! read more

I cannot tell you how much I love this place. It is so charming and endlessly fun to look at. Beautifully designed, and the bartenders are really nice and make great drinks. They also support local live music! Definitely worth a visit. read more

Cool vibes, great food. Went here with a large group (10+) and sat out front. Inside space was big and packed but food service was relatively speedy. Chicken was insane good, tacos were amazing, and shrimp cocktail had tasty ceviche vibes. Decor was quirky and eclectic (think hip grandpa's basement) with cool art and retro furniture. A new favorite spot in North Portland, 11/10 would recommend! read more

LaVerne's - cool vibes only - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We had the honor of using Laverne's for our engagement shoot! They were so kind and so thoughtful during the whole process. The food smelled amazing the whole time all I could think about was chicken! We had a glass of whiskey and a non alcoholic sparkling rosè both were absolutely lovely. Good vibes good food good drinks everything was wonderful!!! read more

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Great ambiance, great drinks. Delicious food, including vegetarian options. The brownie was also excellent. read more

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Party of 4-Immediate anxiety as soon as we step in seeing all the ppl standing around holding numbers with no where to sit. Absolutely the worst set up for a dining experience. We received our food before we had a table which we never got BTW- 2 of us ended up having to sit at the bar while the other 2 stood off to the side. It was loud and chaotic. Will I return for the jojos? Yes. But only when the hype has died down and the atmosphere is less chaotic. read more

The server Felix was excellent. Considering the place is still fairly new and there was a ton of people they had excellent service in every way possible. Also the food was great read more

This place didn't disappoint! The food, the service, the atmosphere were all wonderful! Felt like a real Portland vibe with a Mexican twist. We are lucky to live in the walking distance from it and will definitely be back soon. read more

late night vibes were perfect, only got a drink and a really fucking good brownie after dancing at the ballroom read more

LaVerne's - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a great new spot in the Woodstock neighborhood. The bar drinks are creative, the atmosphere is relaxed and family friendly and the rotisserie chicken is yummy. Good music and dancing on the weekend too. read more

Food is excellent and familiar. If you like Kitchen Table this restaurant is now owned by the same company. So if you happen to be at Ace Hardware and want breakfast, this is the place for you. I recommend the omlettes. read more

Great atmosphere, drinks, and food. Holiday decor put it over the top! We will return when back in Portland.

Really close to me, so I'm hoping to go here often. So far the chicken tinga tacos and the jojos were both really really good. The vegan taco wasn't as good, but it's appreciated to have options for the vegans. I'm looking forward to trying the rotisserie chicken plate next. Thankful to have a place like this with classic Portland vibes opening up in the neighborhood. read more

Oh the absolute joy of dropping my happy kiddo at Pivot PDX upstairs and then blissing out on a delicious taco and cocktail at LaVerne's! I am so stoked! My extremely picky younger kid even loved the Dekum Fries (yummy seasoned Jojos), which is really saying something. My friend was amazed by all the extensive GF offerings. Weekly Pivot/LaVerne's evenings just became our thing! read more