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From the owner: This is a breakfast restaurant people love breakfast all day here in VERNONIA. We cook breakfast…read moreall day and we only serve delicious food.

There are several good eateries in the little town of Vernonia and this is one of them. They serve…read morea decent breakfast at a reasonable price. They do have a full menu but I like to get there early for b'fast. Great wait staff, plenty of seating although they can get busy on weekends. Vernonia loop ride from the Sunset Highway into Vernonia and then the Scappoose to Vernonia highway back to highway 30 is a nice 100 mile ride from Portland. I prefer to do it on a weekday since that little town can get very crowded on weekends. Not the only breakfast option in town but this place is the best in my opinion.

Walk-up style coffee bar connected to the Black Iron Grill with limited indoor seating…read more This place flew under-the-radar but had great sidewalk signage that drew me in for some caffeine after a client meeting. Quaint with lots of personality and local flyers within. I had a very tasty chai latte with oat milk, and saw lots of other options in regards to coffee, energy drinks and smoothies. I was really happy to have a moment to take in the place and enjoy the inviting town of Vernonia, Oregon. Would absolutely come back to check out their smoothie options and have another chai.

Good meals and great breakfast and chicken fried meals too and great coffee too with…read more Muffins for breakfast too

We recently moved to the area and tried The Black Iron Grill for the first time on May 28, 2026,…read morecoming in the early afternoon for a late lunch. My husband and I came in through the back/side door to dine in, and our server, Kris S. (per receipt 5EGX), told us to sit wherever we wanted. There was only one other customer inside, so the restaurant was not busy at all. There weren't many customers sitting outside, either. We sat for about 15 minutes while Kris walked past us to assist an older gentleman who was dining in at roughly our 10:00. During this time, she never once stopped to ask if we wanted anything to drink or even acknowledge that we were waiting, yet she made multiple trips outside for reasons that were not clear. At one point the gentleman asked if he could fill his water bottle, and instead of simply helping him, Kris loudly shouted directions across the restaurant to tell him where the water station was. This went on for about 30 seconds and was quite a spectacle. After about 15 minutes, Kris finally came to our table and asked if we wanted something to drink. My husband said we were ready to order as well. Her response was snotty and dismissive--something along the lines of, "Well, I like to get your drink order first, and then we'll get your food order." After that rude interaction and the lack of basic hospitality, I pretty much lost my appetite and, honestly, if I could go back in time, we would have just left at that point. Unfortunately, we did stay and ordered food. The food eventually came, but I couldn't really eat mine because the entire experience had put such a bad taste in my mouth and I lost my appetite. My husband ordered a cheeseburger and said it was awful. We got to go boxes so as to not cause a scene, but we threw the food away as soon as we got home. Between the poor service and the disappointing food, there is nothing that would make us want to come back. I was surprised to see the good reviews for this place on Google, because our experience did not match them at all. It honestly makes me wonder if the positive reviews are mostly from bar regulars, friends, or acquaintances who might be getting different treatment than new customers. We are locals now, but unfortunately The Black Iron Grill will not be receiving any more of our business. My husband and I have lived in small towns all over this country, and we see the same pattern of predatory behavior from certain businesses: bad or apathetic service while taking advantage of locals who have fewer options and lower incomes, knowing many people can't easily drive out of town for alternatives. We're not in that position, so we choose carefully where we spend our money--and we don't have to spend it on bad service and bad people. Let's call this what it is: this was a woman on a power trip, making sure we knew who was in charge and that we were at her mercy as customers. To further highlight the predatory nature of this place, they charge $3 just to split a meal (on top of already marked-up food prices--this isn't Pelican Brewery on the coast). Given how hard times are for people these days, with inflation and everything else, and given that not everyone is a business owner, it's shocking you'd treat your community this way. We don't believe these people are clueless; we believe they are selfish and vain. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend The Black Iron Grill and would encourage others to think twice before dining here.

This is your basic old skool small town place that has been around forever but for a reason. I…read morestopped by and had their Sunday breakfast while I was in town on business. The place is basic but warm and inviting and when it's full of locals you know it will be good. As long as you are not in a hurry (think Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore) with one waitress you'll get a great meal at a great price.

We came in after a day of antique shopping. Wanted to sit down and have a nice lunch. The food was…read moregood, we ordered sandwiches with fries. The service was lacking, one of there staff members has a horrible attitude. He seems like he doesnt even want to be there. The restaurant is dirty. There's dust and greasy fingerprints everywhere. The carpet is stained with cobwebs in the corners. I overheard someone talking about ants in their soda last time they were in, so I didn't get a beverage. This feels like a local spot that caters to a regular crowd and isn't very accommodating to out of towners. I guess we should stick to what's on the main street.

We stopped here after our bike ride. What a great find! We had the chicken and lamb/beef pitas. The…read moreadded avocado was great. My husband got a blueberry lemonade that was not too sweet as most are. There were blueberries and lemons on top. Truly delicious!

We stop at the Blue House in Vernonia regularly when we ride the Banks-Vernonia State Trail. We…read moreabsolutely LOVE the food here! Our favorite item is the giro sandwich. It's delicious with a great pita, perfectly flavored lamb-beef giro meat, tzatziki sauce, etc. The size of the sandwich is very generous. It's the best giro sandwich we have found in the Portland area. Highly recommended.

I was craving something healthy and different than the normal breakfast option!…read moreThey had great menu choices for breakfast, and able to provide eggs, ground beef and avocado with a small fruit cup. Everything was great. Good service, atmosphere, and quality. Even the fruit cup had good choices in it!! Definitely coming back again!

Corner Café is now open for dinner and we are SO happy about it!…read more You get the warmest, friendliest welcome the second you walk in. It's casual, cozy, and just has that small-town charm where you instantly feel comfortable. Our coffee and waters were always filled right on time (which I love). And let's talk about the prices... better than anywhere else in town! We usually split a meal, but this time we didn't have to -- we both got our own. I had the homemade pot roast and wow... melt-in-your-mouth delicious. So much flavor, creamy mashed potatoes, perfectly cooked carrots, and a roll. It's a special through tomorrow night so don't miss out! Total delicious, comfort food. Hubby had the French Dip and didn't leave a single bite. He barely let me have a bite to try it out. Then the mocha cream pie... and yes, I took a bite before getting a picture because it was THAT tempting. No regrets so no judgement on the picture. One of our favorite things about Corner Café is Sherri. She always comes over to say hi, remembers us and our past conversations, and truly makes us feel like family in her home. That kind of love and service is rare. We're posting pics of the food and the new dinner menu -- go try it. You'll be glad you did!

I decided to try this place today and I'm so glad I did! Everything about this place is…read morespectacular! I had the Not Your Papa's Plate with scrambled eggs and bacon. My wisely chosen sides were Dressed Greens and Fruit. The eggs and bacon were cooked perfectly. The greens and fruit were fresh and delightful. It was a terrific breakfast. One of my best ever. Service was great and the space is bright and cozy. They have plenty of tables as well as a wrap around bar and a small chef's counter to eat at. All the other dishes I saw being prepared looked amazing. Note that they recently changed their name from Yolk to Poach 503. Can't wait to go back!

This place was called Yolk when we had brunch here a couple months back. They do not take…read morereservations, we got there before they opened and there was a line already. We were the first group that didn't get seated when they opened and meant a 45 min wait. We were seated about 50 mins later. It was worth the wait. By the time we left, we were told the wait was more than 2 hours. We got French Toast with side of eggs, Florentine, and Lemon Ricotta pancake. I loved the Florentine, the hollandaise sauce was perfect. French toast and Lemon Ricotta Pancake were perfect. It was a great brunch.

It's more about family and family experience. The food is pure comfort and delicious. I don't…read morealways get pictures because with my family, we enjoy each other, no time for pics. Coffee is outta this world. They also can do veggie omelettes etc. they also honor First Responders and Veterans. As a local it's my favorite spot for quality, service, & fun!

Traveling through town and stopped by this tiny diner on a Sat morn. Place was packed to the gills…read moreso def a local spot and you'll likely need to wait a bit on the weekend.Prices are reasonable, service is friendly and the bacon was delish. I'd stop by again if I'm ever in the area for a quick breakfast.