It was mine and my friends' first time at Mother's Bistro. Our server, Shauna was AMAZING!! We went…read morein for brunch and she greeted us in the most unique, funny, real way and had us in stiches the whole time! She was on time, thorough, friendly and professional. We both had a drink and the Wild Salmon Hash, which was INCREDIBLE. I WILL go back just for that. I hope Shauna will be my server next time! :D Melody

I'm always cautious about giving some place I've only tried once five stars, but I'll take a chance…read moreand do that in this case. Mothers is a great place to eat downtown, but I'd recommend making reservations or at least calling ahead. They get busy! Service was very friendly and our server checked in on us an acceptable number of times. Everyone we interacted with was also friendly and warm. The food came out quickly, hot, and prepared correctly. All items were quite tasty. It's not exactly gourmet in terms of you taking a bite and thinking it's the best thing you've ever eaten, but it's solid. I really want to try dinner there. Ambience is busy and bustling. Really it's what you'd expect for a downtown diner. This is the kind of place I would take people to who are coming in from out of town and I'm not sure how adventurous they are (mom & pop from Ohio for example) We will definitely eat here again.

It's upscale ice cream... are you expecting to be disappointed?…read more I'm sure you at least know Salt & Straw by reputation... it's the preeminent ice cream chain in Portland. And for good reasons! The flavors, taste and experience are truly phenomenal. I typically try to visit during the day so that there isn't a long line. If you come anytime after 6 PM, expect to wait a while. It's just that good! The staff is always incredibly friendly and they will let you sample as many flavors as you like before you decide. They have standard staples for flavors and then seasonal ones that rotate every few months. This particular location has very little seating so you should plan to take yours to go. I recommend enjoying it while you stroll on NW 23rd. Otherwise, the staff will be happy to pack up a scoop for you and/or you can take a pint to go! Parking is a typical challenge for this area, but prices are reasonable and you can't beat the service. My favorite part of the experience is that first step into the front door when I smell the fresh waffle cones being made. From beginning to end, it's a scrumptious culinary experience that can't be missed.

We loved this spot!! Not everyone will agree - one of my friends thought it was good not amazing…read morebut - I think this is the best ice cream I have ever had in my life! Mine was the relatively tame Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbons and Double Fold Vanilla. Strong theme of interesting and tasty combinations of vibrant flavors, that come through in the ice cream. Real scoops, which are not overly huge. Free samples, check it out if you are near one - it's worth a stop.

If you want a classic white table cloth, gourmet dinner with some of the most romantic desserts,…read morethis is definitely the spot! Make a reservation. Or just get some desserts to go from the dessert counter!! I came on Valentine's Day for a phenomenal meal. It will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!

I always love the ambience at 23rd location. Staff is incredibly kind and helpful…read more The menu on Valentine's Day was a bit limited. Not sure if that's normal. We got the special pasta of the day, turmeric pasta with scallops. It was a light taste which was pretty tasty. The raspberry Gateau is very decadent. I should have asked for more raspberry sauce. My friend got the cheesecake which usually I'm not a fan of cheesecake, however it was not as sweet as others and lighter, I loved it and would order the cheesecake next time. Kids enjoyed their hamburgers.

10/10 no notes…read more Came in on a whim and was craving tartare. I had previously came from laurelhurst market which was closed randomly? So this was the next on the list and I'm glad I came. Got sat immediately during lunch on a weekday. Ordered the tartare and garlic soup. I asked if they had lattes and they recommended me go down the hall while I wait for my order for a coffee at ranger chocolate how fun! The tartare hit the spot. Ice cold, the meat was fresh, Briney from the olives. Delicious would get again. Garlic soup, very rich. Never had it before it was delightful. Was a quick stop so I only grabbed a couple things but this was such a joy would recommend ! Looking forward to returning to try more things on the menu.

Ordered: -2 cheese charcuterie…read more -Anchovies -Happy daiquiri -Lager Pro: -Friendly staff -Dog friendly (atrium seating) -Everything was tasty! Don't skip the cocktails! Con: -A bit pricey for the portion size during happy hour ($49 total including 20% automatic gratuity)

This place is legit. We came over to get a dessert and it was so cool. Vending machines for a…read moredessert who knew. We tried something we would have never tried and it was great. Such a cool place. Highly recommend it.

When I heard Portland had a dessert vending machine, I knew it had to be on the list of places to…read morevisit! I stopped in mid afternoon on a weekday, so it was pretty quiet, which meant I had free run of the place to poke around and also try to figure out how the vending machine machines worked. Fortunately, all I had to do was actually read the posted directions and voilà, dessert! I was surprised by the price at first, but can't deny and it was a high-quality dessert. I tried the hazelnut chocolate mousse cake which had a name that I've completely forgotten now of course! It took me a while to find it while I was there, but there is a menu on a table that describes what each of the desserts are, since they are only identified by name in the vending machine.

Our (now) favorite place for pies in PDX. Delicious pies of all stripes prepared with care…read more Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

Very cute little pie shop offering an array of classics and seasonal treats! I've only been here…read moreonce, so I was only able to try a few things...basically I haven't even scratched the surface! You'll need to come on several occasions so you can get a taste of everything they have to offer. Service was friendly, desserts are great, and the restaurant itself was tidy. Downsides: The seating area is VERY limited, I would suggest ordering to go. This place would not be good for large groups. Also, this place can get busy, expect a line!

nuvrei was another great fine on our foodie tour of Portland…read more Their pastries were delicious and their sandwiches were the star of the show. The service was good and the ambience at both cafés were awesome

Adorable locally own coffee shop. I think it was the owner working the front based off of his…read moreconfidence and pride in his pastries. He highlighted to us the baked good that he felt came out well that day. The chocolate croissant was flakey and well balanced and the canele was the perfect little sweet treat. The blueberry muffin was jam packed with blueberries. We also ordered the rose croissant which was fun to eat. The rose was not too overpowering and added a bit of uniqueness. 10/10 great way to start the day.

Best Sunday in Portland, and best soft serve in Portland. Rad little shop, sup nice and fast…read more Cheese and crack Sunday is best all time, but don't sleep on the rotating specials either!!

Cute shop! I've been dying to try it and finally stopped by around 2PM on a Sunday and no line!…read more Which was a win The presentation? 10/10. It looks insanely good. The taste though... not bad. Just not as exciting as it looks. I got the banana pudding and was really hoping for more banana flavor. It felt pretty subtle, and there weren't many banana pieces in it. We also tried the Mud Sundae, which was fine but kind of underwhelming. The ice cream itself is thick and creamy, which I liked! But if I'm being totally honest... I might still choose Costco soft serve over this. It was still fun to try and the area is super cute. I'm glad we went but it's probably a one and done for me.

OMG!! How have I lived in Portland for five years, and not tried this place before?!…read more Wife and I walked by on Valentine's Day and went in for pie and coffee! I had the GF chocolate with hazelnuts which was amazing and the individual size pie was just enough. Latte was delicious too! My wife had the meyer lemon meringue and hasn't stopped talking about it! It was so good! Staff were super friendly! We'll be back and I would highly recommend!

Don't let the minimal working scare you, The pie Spot is a delicious pastry/ brunch/coffee spot…read morewith absolutely delicious mini pies! There's art on the walls, games you can play and lots of seating. The staff is very welcoming and helpful with questions. They have many regular mini pie options but they also had 9 gluten free pie options and 4 were also vegan! You can get savory pies too but they're not mini pies. They have lots of drink options, and dairy free milk alternatives. We plan on coming back! Regular- S'More wins Gf/df- Marion berry was yummy

first time to miss Oz ice cream in Portland…read more The service was good since they opened up as soon as I walked in. The ambiance was like a normal ice creamery scoop shop

The 4 stars is for the amazing staff. Kind, efficient, and welcoming describe the people who work…read morehere. If I had to rate the ice cream by itself, I would rate it a 2.5 My daughter got a cake batter shake and my other daughter got a scoop of cookies and cream. My husband and I both got coffee drinks that were just fine. Both girls as well as myself did not care for this less sweetened ice cream brand. I understand how others might feel differently, but definitely wasn't our cup of tea.