I can't believe I've never reviewed this Portland staple before... ‍ My first time in years... I no longer live in Oregon. But I was in town with some time to kill, so naturally this was my lunch choice, and it did not disappoint. The ambiance of the place really sets the tone, and those coney dogs with meat sauce and onions just hit the spot perfectly. Nothing has changed in 40 years, save the price maybe. They still give you a card from a standard deck of cards to represent your order number when your food is ready. In my humble fat man's opinion, this very well could be the best coney dog west of the Mississippi. Prost! read more

Roake's - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Unfortunately I am rating 3 starts because the Coney Island was just too soggy and had too much sauce that was watery, there was also a lot of onions in my opinion. We also got a junior burger to try I thought it was good to the extent that it was also soggy because of the watery sauce. Otherwise the burger was good I'd order without the sauce. The French fries were good reminded me of five guys. They also aren't stingy with their soda syrup so 10/10 for that. The service was great no complaints they were all polite and helpful. Was greeted upon entering and leaving. The decor is giving retro, I thought it was fun and I loved reading the story of the owner getting a loan for a friend they named a burger after "Rich Boy" 2 short Coney Island 1 junior burger 1 platter of fries 1 large Diet Coke Paid just under $21 read more

Ordered a long dog: skimpy on the condiments. Boring white bread bun - far from hardy. Dog wasn't very flavorful - boring. Ordered a chocolate shake: weak flavor, somewhat sweet. Very unsatisfying. Counter help was mechanical and detached. Very disappointing lunch. read more

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. read more

Roake's - Small coney..props for the great amount of onion! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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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 read more

Roake's - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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. read more

Roake's - Double bacon cheese burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This was the worst visit we have ever had here. Food took 20 + minutes for our food to be served. Other customers who came in and ordered after us were served before us. By the time we received our food our burgers were ice cold and fries soaked in grease We had to ask for the shake we ordered The cook who was a lady was rude when we had to ask where our food was, she said there working on it. This was after the other customers who came in after us were served We will never come back again We spent $26 + and got cold greasy food Hoping we don't get sick for eating COLD food I urge ALL to rethink eating here read more

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.. read more

Roake's - double cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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

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. read more

Roake's - Roaker Burger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great burgers and fries, fast and friendly service, all with the ambiance off an old-fashioned burger joint. The burger was big, the small fries were more like a large order, and ALL of the staff were friendly with smiles on their faces. I called in my order for pickup. Driving five minutes to pick up my order was quicker than a fast-food drive-through where I would have paid more money for less food. read more

Famous local food stand with footlong hotdogs, burgers, etc. Nice little eating area with some tables. Pretty fast service. Coney dogs are their specialty. Get the big fries! read more

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. read more

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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.

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

Roake's - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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

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! read more

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

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! read more

Roake's - Menu - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Another apology for no photos. I was sooooooo hungry that I didn't think to take a photos before the food hit my mouth. I ordered their basic Coney Island dog. Which is a foot long, special chili, cheese and chopped onions. Not for everyone's stomach but I had a taste that needed to be satisfied. It did not disappoint. The dog was hot and the chili and other toppings were perfectly balanced. There was a bit of a wait but it was worth it. And the prices are insanely cheap. read more

Lots of history here. I've been coming to place for the last 40 years! My parents were raised in Portland so every time we would visit family we would make a stop here. Lots of nostalgia here. Good dogs and fries! That's all I've ever had here. Didn't try any of the burgers. Maybe next trip? read more

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Workers are really nice and super friendly, not long of a wait at all compared to how busy it was with sit ins and take outs. Special kind of flavor to the hot dog, you won't be able to taste something like this anywhere else. The onions are pretty strong, so just note that. They are also able to mix milkshake flavors which is super cool. You're able to pick a short or foot long hot dog, so this place is good for a little snack or even for when you are super hungry. Cool vibes and homey vibes to the place and everyone in it !! read more

Roake's - Long Coney & Chocolate and Strawberry milkshake - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Under-rated. Maybe it's the spooky old cook-shed look. The food is way good anyway. Burgers, fries, dogs - all YUM. Especially the long hotdogs, a step above the usual, and ready-to-go when I'm hurrying. read more

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

Excellent service, friendly staff and the food is always sooo good. I wish the fries were a little less greasy BUT I still eat them like they're going out of style. I absolutely LOVE their Coney Dogs and the little burgers are always on point. I love having such a treasure within walking distance of home. read more

My parents ate there in the late 1930 and 1940's. My friends and I used to hang out there after school. Nothing has changed, great food and fast service. The original trailer is still there. My family really enjoyed eating there today. read more

The food is el100% what you think it would be. I had a double cheeseburger and ff. Great service, great tasting burger. The hot dogs I did not try. The girls in the kitchen and counter were awesome too. read more

I used to love this place! I have been going for yearssss. Their long dogs were something I used to craved. Today I got one and I have no idea what's going on but it is NOT THE SAME. There's some weird flavor going on that I cannot pin point and I am extremely disappointed. Is it the dog itself ? A different brand of relish? Something is different and NOT in a good way. I've been reading all over Google that many people have noticed a difference in their food, for the negative. I don't know what changed after the owner passed away but I went in May and the food did not taste like this. This may have been the last time I visit there and that saddens me very much. read more

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

I have been trying to avoid Roakes but, I found a way in which I can still enjoy their tremendous long sausages. They allowed me to order without the buns coney style! Yummy Yum You see I have type ll diabetes and I wanted to still enjoy (1) a meal that that makes me glow every time I ate there without hesitation. The spectacular team held back the buns and my blood sugar was just (126) thank you so very much Roakes read more

Roake's - Roake's 11" sausage with onions and mustard!! I love to have (2) 5 or 6 times a year - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been coming to the Roake's on McLoughin Blvd for over 30 years. If you enjoy a Coney Island Dog this is your place. They have Burger, fries to die for. They don't have onion rings. That's ok by me. My sister in law asked if there was a great place to eat. I took her there. Now that's what she wants all the time. It's a little shack with great tasting food. They have a small stool seating area. Usually the customers order from the outside window and they eat in their cars. They do have a parking area. If you're looking for a funky place to eat. This is your place. The prices are good as is their food. read more

We've been wanting to try this place for a while now and just never stopped to try until recently. I rarely make reviews unless it's realllly good or realllllly bad. This place is amazing! We love the vibe, the food is amazing, the people working are so kind! I mean it just truly doesn't get better than this. The price is beyond reasonable, they could honestly charge way more for what you get. They don't skimp you on fries and they're very thorough on making sure you get everything you ordered. We've ate here twice now and just had the best experience both times. Our favorite part has to be that they give you a card out of a deck and call your card when your foods ready. So cute and unique. Oh and my kids get a dumb dumb with their meal, a drink, burger and fries for like 5$! So amazing! read more

I was originally hearing to Taco Bell but husband was craving a burger so I turned into Roake's. It seemed busy with plenty of locals leaving with bags of food, so I assumed they must have good food. I was pleased to see they carried vegetarian burgers, so I told his and I wanted to eat here too. He wanted a super burger (not sure what it's called, but it comes with two patties), 2 coney fries, a veggie burger with a large Pepsi. We also bought my husband a tee-shirt, which are $20. I wish they would have offered cheese on the veggie burger because I didn't even think of asking husband to add cheese. The cashier whom was taking our order seemed new, as he would turn around and ask the older female worker what buttons to push a d where things were. So, I'm not going to dock a star for the fact we got a burger with one patty instead of two. Coney fries had shoestring fries, with chili sauce, topped with cheese. I'm sure it probably had meat in it, but I don't want to know as I am vegetarian and thought it was just going to be "sauce" not really knowing what coney sauce is. I ate it and it was good. Husband loved his food, despite his missing patty. He even made a comment about, I wish I had my second patty, because I'm still hungry. I apologized that his food wasn't made to order but he said, "No, I mean it was that good...". We were assured (without our receipt) that we were only charged for the regular one patty burger. My veggie burger looked meh, but it was sooooo freakin' good. I loved the thin crispiness in every bite. I couldn't even finish my coney fri s because I was so stuffed. It was fun eating at Roake's and I'm sure it won't be the last time. read more

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Will be thier with my son this Friday before we go to wwe. Love thier food been eating here for 20 year. I use to work down the street from here. Burgers are nicey and juicy and tastey so are the fries. Can't beleave this is the 1st review I put. Sorry it took so long. read more

I've loved this place ever since I was a kid riding on the interurban trolley from The Oaks to Oregon City with my grandmother. On Google Earth using the satellite view you can still see the old trolley tracks under the pavement where they cross the big intersection there of SE Jennings and McLaughlin. Later Madelon and I and her mom Madeline have loved the hotdogs there. The photos of them still make my mouth water... GREAT! Wish we could go have one there right now! read more

Already have had one bad experience with getting not even a Luke warm Weiner for my watered down coney. Decided to wait a year and went down to order a simple Roaker burger with cheese with normal pickles and tomato. Wanted light crispy fries not burnt looking. Please picture of limp super oily fries. Had to take burger back in because had no tomato or pickles, just big cut raw onions. Got another one made with cheese sitting on top of meat like a cold sandwich. Took it off and was not happy at all for the over priced food. New owners should see that the clientele has dropped. Won't go back for any cost. Quality is so poor. read more

Roake's - Oily sack of fries - Hot Dogs Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I am in Portland taking care of family issues. Have not been here for quite some time. It has been 25-30 years since I have been. Roake's, a beloved establishment in Portland since 1937, is renowned for its world-class Coney Island Hot Dogs. With a legacy of over eight decades, Roake's continues to delight customers with its iconic hot dogs that have stood the test of time. The rich history and exceptional quality of their Coney Island Hot Dogs make Roake's a must-visit destination for hot dog enthusiasts in the Portland area. read more

I visited Roake's today for a garden burger and fries. It was okay. It's a bit out of the way for 'ok' food. The fries are a '1 star' rating. The fries were overcooked and droopy. They were very brown and had so-so flavor. I'm on the hunt for a good vegan burger with flavor. On another note, it bugs me when hamburgers are filled with chopped lettuce and chopped onions. These items fall out at first bite. I prefer the onion to be sliced and the lettuce to be left whole. I will continue to search for a good vegan burger. read more

Had a burger today. My first time there. They butter the buns! What a treat. Service super fast. Not crowded this Tuesday at lunch but overheard staff say how they were slammed yesterday. The setting is serious retro - authentically so - not in a hipster fantasy way. I'm mid century vintage myself so I dug the vibe. I will return and try the dogs next time. They look amazing. read more

The best Coney Island around not just chilling on a hot dog, real coney sauce. My family has been coming for five generations since the first owners, so many family memories. When brothers, sisters nieces and nephews come to town to visit it is one of everyone's first stops. Try the Roaker burger too. read more