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    Roake's

    3.9 (275 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Burgers
    Open 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    ROAKE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Small coney..props for the great amount of onion!
    Lindsi B.

    I was so excited to try this little joint.. I hate to give it only three stars because they customer service was excellent. They were the nicest people! I was so thoroughly disappointed in my food though.. granite I understand it's a hot dog burger joint..I ordered the Coney dog, basically a dog with mushy bread and a dripping watery sauce ..hubs got a jalapeño cheddar dog added coney sauce. When they delivered the fries, they looked fabulous, homemade and fresh from the fryer..but They were like soggy limp noodles! It was hard to even dip them in the fry sauce because they were just mushy. They did have a large burger menus and shakes that looked good.

    Cindi E.

    I now understand why my favorite place gets such bad reviews. Their customer service is terrible. They can't hear the difference between Long and Short in person or over the phone. If you can't hear your customers, how do expect them to order??? Tried calling first and that was awful so I had to drive there. They still at the counter couldn't distinguish between Long or Short. Kept saying Long? They've got to do better if they want better reviews

    Double bacon cheese burger
    Joshua L.

    An incredible experience. My wife happened across this place by mistake and insisted we come back. Firstly it has SO much history and you can see that from all the articles plastered on the walls. It is definitely not built for large parties unless you sit outside; but I definitely recommend sitting inside at least once to fully experience the ambiance. The food is good. Both my wife had the double bacon cheese burger and split the coney fries. The burger is solid, maybe a little on the saucy side but everything is good and there's nothing to really complain about. The coney fries were a little bit of a let down. The fries feel handcut which is cool, but they weren't super crisp and the coney sauce didn't really stand out to me. But The HUGE selling point is really the price. To get a burger for 6 - 9$ is absolutely insane. I truly can't think of anywhere else where you can get this kind of value. Worth the trip for the quaint-homey-vintage vibes and the ABSOLUTE value.

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    John C.

    Do yourself a favor and skip Burgerville just up the road.. always great to get more for less, but why would you pay more and get a McScrawny when you can get a double-cheese here?? Ordered ahead of time and my burger was ready with no line at lunchtime on a Sunday, again compared to typical wait at B'ville..

    Roaker Burger
    Francisco V.

    Roake's is basically an old fashioned burger and fries spot. A lot of history inside so if you would like to get to know a bit more step inside. Outside is just a billboard with food options and they call out your order when ready. They provide a playing card so it's easy to distinguish your order from others. Tried a Roaker burger which was only $6.50 so fair price. Not the best burger but a good burger to try. Didn't try out the fries but they looked appealing. The staff was friendly and attentive. Good easy location off McLoughlin with enough parking on both sides. I would go back again to try a different food item and the fries.

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    Roger H.

    Great burgers and fries like they used to be! Sorry to hear about the passing of Larry, but the place is busy as usual as he watches us from above.

    Steven H.

    Delicious food, friendly staff, great history, unique and awesome. We'll be back! Thanks

    Super roaker burger
    Diana X.

    Pretty good but a little overhyped. The fries were a little limp and on the salty side. Hot dog was pretty good, the highlight was actually the ciabatta bun for the burger!

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    Cody S.

    This place is a hidden Portland gem and I've been coming here since I was in T-ball haha. Perfect Americana to bring your kids to feel what the good old days were like hahah. The long cony dog and cony fries are a must! Everyone is incredibly kinds as well and have incredible photos inside while you eat or wait! Limited seating but makes it cozy!

    Long Coney & Chocolate and Strawberry milkshake

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    Always great food and service. Been coming here for years and it's consistently good. The fries are sooooo good!

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    4 months ago

    Been coming here for 45 years. Its the best dog you'll ever eat. The recipe hasnt changed its still delicious. Promis you will be hooked.

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    9 months ago

    Delicious, reasonably priced and awesome people inside. Can't wait to go back and try some more menu items!

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    4 months ago

    Amazing coneys. We've been going there for 50 years. We're very old. coney fries excellent!!!!

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    10 months ago

    Great hamburgers and friendly staff!, they always accommodate us if we have a special order.

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    Such a cute spot with delicious and affordable options! Don't sleep on the burger. Friendly staff as well.

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    Still the best long hot dog ever! Wonderful service a little wait but totally worth it! Great fries!

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    Another great find on yelp! Thin Fries with a hint of…read moregarlic, very crunchy and salty. I tried the portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, balsamic tomato and arugula on a fluffy ciabatta bun- delicious. My husband had two sliders with roasted jalapeño and pickles- very juicy and charred - another delicious find! Everyone was very friendly and the space was clean. Especially loved the open windows and bar seating.

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    PDX Sliders - Full bar

    Full bar

    PDX Sliders - Broadway loaded fries -- initially good but got salty towards the end

    Broadway loaded fries -- initially good but got salty towards the end

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    Stopped in on a Saturday based on nearby places on inKind. It's street parking which wasn't too bad…read moreon a Saturday. You walked in and order before sitting down. There is outside seating out front as well. The person who took our order was friendly and patient while the kids figured out what they wanted. I ordered the burnt ends sandwich which was super good. It's messy to eat and had really good flavor. My hubby ordered the brisket sandwich and he really liked it. We had 3 kids with us. One kid got just plain nachos (just cheese) and liked it. The other 2 got the pulled pork nachos and shared it and had some even left over. We all liked our meals and would eat there again when in the area.

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    Lawless Barbecue - Inside area where you order

    Inside area where you order

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