Came here on a Friday night with a party of five and got seated right away. Parking is pretty…read moreplentiful. Theres also candy up front once you go pay. And you're able to pay separately which was convenient. Service here is nice. They let us know beforehand that it'll be awhile for fish sauce wings to come out. They did, in fact, take a long time lol. They didn't check up on us that much, but they were on top of it to refill our water. Food was excellent! Probably some of the best Vietnamese food I've had in the area, coming from a Vietnamese person myself. Fish sauce wings came out about forty minutes after ordering, but they were definitely worth the wait! Super fresh, flavorful, crispy. Delicious! For my main, I ordered the com tam. Loved it! The meat was super tasty with a nice smokiness. Eggs were cooked to perfection with a nice runny yolk. Would definitely come back!

Ordered the tomato based noodle soup (bun rieu) and it was some of the best I've had!…read more The broth is so flavorful and I love all of the toppings- the tofu and crab balls. It's a really big portion too! We also had some spring rolls to share and those are also really good- a great peanut sauce as well. Service is pretty quick and plenty of tables inside.

Great relaxed vibe here. All staff and patrons were very nice. A great beer selection also.read more

No more coffee?! Whyyyyy?!…read more The bartender looked at me like I was crazy when I asked about espresso. I guess it hasn't been on the menu since the pandemic. Sad times for this pregnant one. As usual, they have an impressive list of beers and ciders, unlike some places that only offer a single non beer option. They also have root beer on tap, which is adorable and great as they are angling for a family hang out vibe. I love the play area in the back, and I keep meaning to come in for trivia or a game night. Such a gem for the neighborhood!

This place is pretty bad ass! I can't say that I was terribly impressed with the liquor selection…read morebut for a small (and new?) bar - they're really doing a great job. Aside from the awesome food - which I'll get to in a second - and the live music, I was most impressed by the bartender. He was super charismatic, super friendly and very funny. When I popped in with a group of 6 or so friends, he swiftly tended to us, made sure to introduce himself and took everyone's drink order. When it came time to get food I actually decided to opt out. It was nearly midnight and I had already eaten dinner hours earlier. But my friend next to me got a basket of fries and that's when it got hard to ignore the menu... The fries were AWESOME! In fact, they were so tempting that not only did I sneak a few, I actually asked to see the whole menu. Comprised mostly of about a dozen varieties of slider, I was super happy to see the variety. Suddenly my stomach growled and though I didn't want two sliders, I knew I could share with a friend. The only issue then was deciding which to get. I recall a buffalo chicken slider but only got as far as the fried bologna. HELL. YES!!! I ordered one and my buddy ordered another. (They come two to a plate.) My little slider was DELICIOUS! In fact, it was so good that I could totally envision making a trip all the way back to this bar just to have them again. So yeah... I'm a fan. The food is great, the bartender was totally rad, the live music playing in the theater was piped into the bar and the selection of beer and booze was just enough to satisfy. What a great little addition to the hood!

4 is the average between 3 stars and 5 stars: Why 4?…read more 3 stars: Meh. It is a cool, cute and subtly(?) intimate space for a hole in the wall. I had no drinks and drinks are not my forte, so I have nothing to contribute to with drinks (although I did get a water, more on that later). An interestingly mixed group of folks here (including the supposedly "local favorite", more on her later). =P Late Wed night, a bum can be met outside the front asking for crap... I didn't think this downtown-phenomenom could reach this far and late into Columbia City. o_O Now for the 5 stars: ENTIRELY for my fond memory of rockin' the mic with Sugarhill Gang's Rapper's Delight----and ALL fuc*ing 7 minutes of it! ----BAM! In addition to doing my thing up there, this "local favorite" chick asked me if she could join in---of course! Before I finish, let me fill you in on the intro deets. On occasion, one of the folks in our mini Yelp group asked me if I'd picked a song, yet. --No. --Nope. --Not, yet. --I'm kind of tied between between two... come almost-midnight, I'd finally settled on the one that's been bugging me all night, Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang. Drop my card off and wait several songs until I'm called.... wait for it... ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en ....dar-en--- (omg, ---WHAAAT?!). DUDE, both groups started *GASP* ---CHAN-TING & clapping(?)--- my name, when right then Kira *bowchikawowow!* took my hand and guided me up front. Rewinding back, the local favorite black lady joins me. I notice the screen.... someone says "wow, 7 minutes?!" I glance at the screen----hot diggity dam! Within 1 second, I thought of: why did I pick this song, 7 minutes seems long, I totally dig this song and the beat, I've heard it before but not the whole 7 min... and thankfully glad I asked for a glass of water prior to singing, because boy I tell ya, did I have a mouth drought in the minutes coming up to this (and slightly during, but I pressed on because, the more I sang/rapped it, the more I had tunnel vision on the lyrics screen and rippin' it in my own little world). I definitely heard the times the crowd join in during the good parts---most encouraging, hehe. All said and done.... wow (and phew!). Afterwards, the local lady came up to me and said something like, "Mmm Mm...that was ^fine^!..." I think I did come with my confidence, after all. 7 minutes... of rapping!? I think I just experienced a miracle... amazing. I think I want more karaoke (and drinking not even required! =P).

This was a referral from Flying Lion brewery, which is another stellar…read more The food is amazing, get a burger, STFU, and eat. Just give them your money and walk away with a happy belly.

Visiting from Texas and found this spot on the map, wanted to give them a try and boy are we glad…read morewe did. Food is fresh, made to order. The aioli was my favorite part! If you're looking for some great food and drinks, this is the spot to be. Thank you Twilight Rainer for great service and chill vibes!

We went in because the other bar we wanted to go to was full and this seemed like a poppin vibe and…read moreour server, Katie, was super awesome and there was not a moment our drinks ran dry. She was amazing. The food was really good and we enjoyed the red card sandwich as well as some appetizers. The vibe was really good and we were there for a World Cup game so I would totally come back here for another big sporting event! L

We used to go to Rookies quite frequently, but the food here is pretty inconsistent and it's just…read morebeen getting worse and worse each time. Lately, it's been a struggle to figure out what to order from their menu. During the last visit, we tried: * Cajun chicken pasta: the blackened chicken was burnt to a crisp * Rookie burger: the burger was tiny and didn't hit the spot They also took the rigatoni bolognese off the menu, which was a favorite. This place also used to be pretty popular whether or not it is game night but it seems less crowded recently. They also seem to have a pretty high turnover in staff. It's rare to see the same staff twice, and previous friendly members we've come to know have all moved on. With all the delicious spots in Columbia City, it's hard to find a reason to return.

If you're looking to watch a World Cup match, this is the place…read more They've got two TV's that they roll out and it's a perfect venue to cheer on your favorite team. What could be better? Great beer, a terrific staff, and World Cup Soccer. Join the Freemont FC, and I'll see you there!

Stumbled across their new location while we were in Columbia City. Loved what they've done to the…read moreplace - so earthy w/ the plants and wooden interior, and cozy w/ the leather chairs. I am so impressed w/ the NA options. I got the NA Dark and it's had a unique coffee and herbal note. Will def come back again and try other NA options. Service was quick, not crowded and the line went by quick.

lets start with food Cuban Tofu Panini - didnt seem to have…read morebeen in a paining Press, was cold, wasn't good the skirt steak sandwich - cold steak.... didnt like it at all cooked veggies - surprisingly delicious Green smoothie was solid the restaurant was cute enough but the server wasn't serving. not a great attitude.

Wow, really pleasantly surprised that this fish sandwich was so freaking delicious! This is better…read morethan bar food. I heard they make great drinks, but my drink was just OK. My husband ordered the Reuben and the meat was delicious there could've been more of it not going to complain. The service was quick. It's a no-frills no nonsense sort of place. And I would definitely go back for the fish sandwich again.

This place is one of a kind and so delicious for Carribean and Jamaican cuisine! If you have not…read moretried -- you must! We were celebrating my colleagues birthday the day before and were going to see a show at the Royal Room! We got drinks and I had the caprihlana and the Carribean Star! The Carribean Star is a MUST- TRY, the flavors of that drink were amazing! Both the tostones and shrimp ceviche for appetizers was out of this world! The fried catfish was breaded and crisped perfectly and their sides, especially the collard greens are tasty, a bit tangy and phenomenal! I was able to sample my coworkers dishes (they offered of course and I did too) and the goat curry -- try this too if you like curry! Such amazing flavor and tender goat! They do not take reservations but it's peak around dinner time and weekends! We got lucky with the last big table! The menu is creative and colorful. Staff is amazing! They actually had a location in Kirkland but had to close it and this location remains and is a HIT!

This is my new favorite neighborhood spot! We showed up on…read morea Thursday night not realizing that it was karaoke night. The place was packed and the vibes were great! There were no open tables so we were seated at the bar. The other patrons were sweet and friendly and everyone was having a good time. The staff were all hella friendly and attentive and were able to move us to a table once one opened up. The food was SO good!! The catfish was bangin, perfectly breaded and spiced. All of the flavors and spices were rich and delicious and everything the was cooked just right. Can't wait to go back and try other options. Also, they have a dope happy hour for smaller snax and deals. Great spot :)