This restaurant surprised me. We didn't know we were walking into a vegan place and were blown away…read moreat how good it all was!! The service was great too

Very good all-vegetarian breakfast/brunch spot where everything is default vegan. I got the hash…read more($13) and added tofu scramble ($2), which was very tasty. My wife got the brunch wrap supreme ($16), a wrap with tofu scramble, chorizon, hash browns, greens, and cheese sauce, with a side salad -- the taste I had was very tasty. And my friend got the chorizo burrito ($16), which he loved. Extremely friendly, attentive service, with that classic PDX feel in the decor. Maybe not the best breakfast/brunch spot locally, but they manage to stand out in this high-quality food scene. Very much recommended.

Have eaten there several times. I have brought my mother who is elderly. She loves the dishes (the…read moreliteral dishes food is served on), and the food itself. The baked goods are to die for. Staff is so warm and friendly. They cater to your every need. I don't know why I don't go there more often. Eating at Elka Bee's is quite an experience. You can choose a standard table, tables with couches, puffy chairs. It's really quite a comfortable restaurant. It's very clean and bright.

Went in on 9-26 for lunch. Confirmed the falafel wrap I was ordering was dairy free, told them I…read morewas allergic to dairy. She confirmed several times it was vegan Food had cheese in it. I went back after they were closed and they refunded me and said which was nice, but I'm going to be sick.

Dean's Homestyle is a busy, old school diner that feels like a step back in time. The food is solid…read morewith a huge menu nothing amazing, nothing bad, just dependable comfort food. Where it struggles is presentation and flow. The entry isn't very inviting, seating is tight, benches are worn, and the bathrooms and back areas could use a serious cleaning. There's no clear waiting area or place to pay, which makes checkout awkward especially since it's cash only, leaving you feeling like you're in the way just trying to settle the bill. Service was a longer wait, understandable with how packed it was, but a little polish would help. The staff works hard, but a cleaner, more uniform look and keeping the attitude in check would go a long way. Dean's has history and loyal regulars, but it could really benefit from a modern tune-up. For now, it lands right in the middle: 3.5 stars.

A popular old school spot for locals. Customer-centric servers and appealing vibe. Drip-only…read morecoffee was very good. The Jeffrey breakfast sandwich was meh, the sausage is much too thick. The hash browns were terrible: no crisp, tasted dry almost microwave-like. There's good value here as portions are generous. Maybe one and done unless I happen to be driving by.

Happy Valley Food Carts yeah, I might be a little biased... I live here. And to the three of you…read moretrying to triangulate my exact location based on this review relax, it's not that serious. Let's get into it. Right off I-205 and just a short cruise up into Happy Valley, this spot feels like the food cart scene finally put on a clean shirt and got its life together. It's modern, it's polished, and it sits in a neighborhood where you don't feel like you need to keep your head on a swivel. No chaos, no nonsense just good eats and a relaxed vibe. What makes this place stand out? Options. A ridiculous amount of them. This isn't a "hope everyone agrees on tacos" situation. This is a "you get what you want, I get what I want, and we all win" kind of place. I've officially made it my mission few days left to try as many carts as humanly possible. Call it a food tour, call it a personal challenge, call it reckless ambition... I'm doing it anyway. We kicked things off at K-Pop Korean Hawaiian BBQ-because when you roll with a buddy from Hawaii, that's basically law. And let me tell you, it delivers. Bold flavors, solid portions, and that perfect fusion vibe that just works. Honestly, it set the bar high and that's saying something, because every cart here seems to bring their A-game. The setup is dialed in too. Covered seating for those rainy Oregon days, indoor space when winter decides to show up with attitude, and open-air areas when you want to sip a little wine or knock back a cold brew like a civilized adult. Surrounded by trees and mountain views, it almost tricks you into thinking you planned something outdoorsy... when really, you just came to eat. And here's the kicker it's clean. Like, noticeably clean. The carts look new, the area is well kept, and the whole place feels intentional. Not slapped together. Not gritty. This is food carting with standards. If you're local, you already know. If you're passing through, put this at the top of your list. And if you're doing a full-on food truck tour? Start here. Set the tone right. Because trust me after this, when you head back downtown and start dodging zombies and chaos... you'll miss this place real quick.

Love me some Happy Valley Station!…read more This is like the upscale farmers market of food carts- park your car, enjoy the landscaping, and check it all out. Dog friendly, Kid friendly, 100-year old friendly. Lots of clean and tidy indoor and outdoor cafeteria-style seating to choose from. Carts are covered from the rain, but outside. Beer and Espresso served and paid for inside. Restrooms are accessible and inside. Carts will give you a buzzer to notify you when the order is ready, so you can go walk around or find a seat while you wait. It was very busy this particular day, but no problem, all the carts seemed to be prepared for that! Just a lot of friendly faces who understood we needed to drool over all the menus before arriving somewhere. We landed on Premier Japanese Hibachi and loved all the flavor. Some of the freshest shrimp and yakisoba I have ever had. We also had the grilled shrimp and steak. TIP: don't forget to ask how you want your steak because it is made to order! The sauces on the side were perfect for dipping and sharing. Unfortunately, the portions did feel small for $18 a plate. Also, how to order water with your meal was confusing- another worker said just go inside. Eventually I saw signs that water is free with purchase or $1, but you would think it would be obvious. Overall, Premier Japanese Hibachi and everything else was a hit, 10/10, TY!

Always good when we come here. Today we did french toast with strawberries and their homemade…read morecorned beef hash. Both so good! Lots of corned beef in the playe, nice and crispy outsides. French toast had that nice crispness on the outside and it was nice and soft inside. Perfect ratio of starters sauce and strawberries to French toast The server was friendly and personable. Both dishes were large portions, eggs cooked how I asked it was right after their rush so there was a lot of room and the place was clean. Looks like there are some new items on the menu cant wait to come back and try those

My wife had the combo French toast with bacon and sausage, which was excellent. I had two eggs with…read moreham and hashbrowns and sourdough bread. The hash browns were greasy and I couldn't eat them. The ham was thin and cooked like shoe leather.The sourdough bread was barely toasted.. when I got home, a friend said are the hashbrowns still greasy which I replied yes. This means that it was just not a one time thing with the hashbrowns. The acoustics of the place is also terrible. Very noisy. The eggs were cooked just right. The waitress is very good at her job.

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I've been so excited for this place to open! (After seeing their posts on Instagram of drool-worthy…read morewaffle bowls). I'd already ordered dinner at another cart in the pod, so I went with a dessert bowl--the Banana Pudding Waffle Bowl! So. Frickin. Good. (And as someone born and raised in the South, I'm discerning about banana pudding ). The waffle itself was super tasty (it was the brown sugar waffle)...now I'm looking forward to trying one of the savory waffle bowls next time!

I'm weird in that I don't do cheese or mushrooms, which means most French and Italian food is not…read morefor me. CSJ didn't bat an eye. Crepe made to my specification, good stuff! Nice guy too, would crepe again

Rude customer service. Subpar crepes. When I arrived(10:11am), the guy working was on his phone. I…read moreasked him if he was open and he answered while still looking at his screen. He took my order and told me about 10 minutes. When I returned, he told me he'd been "done and waving to me for a while"(in an annoyed tone) like was that even necessary to say? I regret tipping him. The crepe itself was honestly the worst crepe I've ever had. I ordered a "Sarah", which claims to come with Nutella and strawberries. The crepe had the thinnest layer of Nutella, so thin it was hardly visible in some areas. The strawberries were also extremely thinly sliced. For some reason my waffle was salty. If I wanted a salty waffle, I would've ordered a savory one. I do not recommend this place. At all. To anybody.

The vegan/gluten free melt waffle sandwich I had was really good! Also had a mocha, with half and…read morehalf. Also good. What wasn't good was the 1/2 hour wait. No mention that it would take that long. When I go up to finally get my food they said thanks for waiting we put butter on it and had to remake it ?? - I ordered a drink with 1/2 & 1/2.. Maybe ask before making me wait longer?, I would've had no problem with it. There is a lot park benches and bathrooms available it's in a nice food cart area. Communication matters ...

My first time having Smaaken. I got the High Tea waffle which had goat cheese and house-made mint…read morejelly. It was really quite a large portion, and they didn't skimp on the goat cheese. The waffle was fresh, though I wouldn't have minded just a bit more crisp. Totally would have been shareable if I was with someone else. Everything is made fresh so be mindful there is a 10-15 minute wait.

How stoked am I that this is my neighborhood breakfast joint?!!!!…read more The people that work here are so friendly and you can tell they genuinely like the food! I love picking out my rando coffee cup when I walk in - it adds to the total "homey" feel of the place. The plates of breakfast deliciousness are next level, their Benedicts are incredible and I am SOLD on their potatoes! 10 out of 10 recommend Toast.

I love this place. Food is delicious and everyone is so friendly!!! I tried the Chorizo Benny…read moretoday and loved it! Mimosas are great too!!!

Super cute cafe! You can absolute tell everything is high quality ingredients and made in house!…read moreEven the salad dressing! I loved the strawberry short cake with real whip cream and homemade dense buttery short cakes. Absolutely amazing! I will be back :-)

Good brunch experience the staff was very friendly and the food was not bad. I got my staple eggs…read moreBenedict item and I wish the hollandaise sauce had a bit more of a kick or a bit more savory this to the bite but the hot sauce is helped a lot. The service was a little bit slow, but they didn't have a whole lotta workers so it's a little bit to be expected. There's a lot of menu items which I'm looking forward to eventually trying again.