I love a diner as much as the next diner lover, especially one with stool seating and sticky countertops. Imagine my excitement when I was told that this place exists, and that it had glowing reviews from multiple people I know. This quickly became a lesson in using caution when placing your trust in others. The highlights: So like I already mentioned, this place exudes vintage cheap diner experience. The whole restaurant is a winding countertop studded by vinyl swivel stools, the walls covered in photos of Portland-gone-by, chubby coffee pots steaming nearby ready to be poured. You're picturing it now, aren't you? While I am not the biggest fan of eating my meal and touching shoulders with my neighbor, I figure you just have to deal with it for the ambiance. That's the kind of place this is. The blueberry pancake I had was decently fluffy with fat berries sprinkled throughout, but that's about the best that I can say about the food itself. The improveables: Maybe it's unfair to some to critique diner food. After all, it by no means claims to be at the fine dining level, and most diners are inherently casual to the point where we kind of know what to expect from our meals. However, my partner and I had been told over and over that this place was "special" regarding its food. My meal was so unspectacular that I almost forgot what it was, but I ordered the veggie omelet. It was just so...underwhelming. Is it common for omelets to be bland? Mine ended up swimming in hot sauce. Now as for my unfortunate partner, he ordered George's potato deluxe, a name I remember because he was just complaining about it randomly the other day. What was supposed to be hash browns stuffed with veggies appeared as a shapeless conglomerate of WET. We describe it as if they found an old can of tomatoes in the back of the pantry and dumped it on a few sad mushrooms and eggs. But perhaps the most frustrating moment was when our server acknowledged that he didn't enjoy it, guessed exactly why he didn't finish it ("looks like it was too soggy, wasn't it?"), yet there was no attempt to correct the meal or offer an alternative, especially when they immediately recognize the issue with the food. I think overall the servers mean well and were friendly...but what more can I really say. On an aside, the wait here can also be years long, and the food just simply is not worth the time spent waiting. I suppose if I had set my expectations to typical breakfast diner experience, I may have given this place four stars. If you're looking for charm, they have it. If you're looking for average, decently-priced diner food, they have it. If you're looking for a top tier, mind-blowing, five-star diner experience, look elsewhere. It's not worth the hype you might hear, but it certainly isn't the most abysmal spot on the block. Trust me.
John B.
A great downtown community diner. Classic food, well done, super friendly service. Portions and prices are reasonable. Throwback countertop dining experience.
Howard G.
Old school stool diner that's been around forever and looks to have been updated after a fire. I ordered the corned beef hash and it was a bit disappointing - they just added some tiny cubes of corned beef to hashbrowns (which were undercooked and greasy). The pancakes looked better. Maybe I just ordered a weak item. Oh well, at least the prices are reasonable!
Josh K.
This place used to be good but last two times the plates are swimming in grease. Greasiest breakfast I’ve ever had
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Israel Fidel Martínez
I don't know how a place persists for so many years with terrible service, I was present when they fired a person who delivered food, something that benefits and benefits several businesses before, during and after the pandemic; just for the simple fact of waiting for the order inside the establishment and one of the employees, the oldest at that time, told the person that they should wait outside the establishment until it was ready, despite not even having 40% busy establishment, it is impressive that this happens in a city where equality is a benchmark.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Catt
So, my husband and myself are visiting Portland. We came here from Alaska to visit my Brother. This morning he suggested going to his favorite place to get breakfast. Fuller's. The food was amazing. The waitress was incredibly rude to my brother and my husband. When my brother was asking for a slice of tomato and onion on the side. She made a face at him and said sure. But didn't being bring it. He didn't complain or say anything and even complimented how amazing the plate looked. My husband only ordered a bloody Mary. As she was walking off she said..what I assume was meant to be under her breath..This isn't a bar. My normally easy going husband was incredibly offended by this. That is not acceptable behavior to have when working with the public and want to retain customers. Rude. The other server. With the dark hair. Super nice and great personality.
Old lady made me feel uncomfortable, also saw her sneeze into her hands and not wash them
Jeremy MacKinnon
Literally the best of the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not Lost
Classic countertop and barstool breakfast and lunch place where hungry people show up every morning.Don't come in here looking for a place to carry on a long leisurely conversation over endless cups of coffee.The special is the only fair priced breakfast on the west side.The short term rental crowd has discovered the place so get in early if you're local.
I love a diner as much as the next diner lover, especially one with stool seating and sticky countertops. Imagine my excitement when I was told that this place exists, and that it had glowing reviews from multiple people I know. This quickly became a lesson in using caution when placing your trust in others. The highlights: So like I already mentioned, this place exudes vintage cheap diner experience. The whole restaurant is a winding countertop studded by vinyl swivel stools, the walls covered in photos of Portland-gone-by, chubby coffee pots steaming nearby ready to be poured. You're picturing it now, aren't you? While I am not the biggest fan of eating my meal and touching shoulders with my neighbor, I figure you just have to deal with it for the ambiance. That's the kind of place this is. The blueberry pancake I had was decently fluffy with fat berries sprinkled throughout, but that's about the best that I can say about the food itself. The improveables: Maybe it's unfair to some to critique diner food. After all, it by no means claims to be at the fine dining level, and most diners are inherently casual to the point where we kind of know what to expect from our meals. However, my partner and I had been told over and over that this place was "special" regarding its food. My meal was so unspectacular that I almost forgot what it was, but I ordered the veggie omelet. It was just so...underwhelming. Is it common for omelets to be bland? Mine ended up swimming in hot sauce. Now as for my unfortunate partner, he ordered George's potato deluxe, a name I remember because he was just complaining about it randomly the other day. What was supposed to be hash browns stuffed with veggies appeared as a shapeless conglomerate of WET. We describe it as if they found an old can of tomatoes in the back of the pantry and dumped it on a few sad mushrooms and eggs. But perhaps the most frustrating moment was when our server acknowledged that he didn't enjoy it, guessed exactly why he didn't finish it ("looks like it was too soggy, wasn't it?"), yet there was no attempt to correct the meal or offer an alternative, especially when they immediately recognize the issue with the food. I think overall the servers mean well and were friendly...but what more can I really say. On an aside, the wait here can also be years long, and the food just simply is not worth the time spent waiting. I suppose if I had set my expectations to typical breakfast diner experience, I may have given this place four stars. If you're looking for charm, they have it. If you're looking for average, decently-priced diner food, they have it. If you're looking for a top tier, mind-blowing, five-star diner experience, look elsewhere. It's not worth the hype you might hear, but it certainly isn't the most abysmal spot on the block. Trust me.
A great downtown community diner. Classic food, well done, super friendly service. Portions and prices are reasonable. Throwback countertop dining experience.
Old school stool diner that's been around forever and looks to have been updated after a fire. I ordered the corned beef hash and it was a bit disappointing - they just added some tiny cubes of corned beef to hashbrowns (which were undercooked and greasy). The pancakes looked better. Maybe I just ordered a weak item. Oh well, at least the prices are reasonable!
This place used to be good but last two times the plates are swimming in grease. Greasiest breakfast I’ve ever had
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I don't know how a place persists for so many years with terrible service, I was present when they fired a person who delivered food, something that benefits and benefits several businesses before, during and after the pandemic; just for the simple fact of waiting for the order inside the establishment and one of the employees, the oldest at that time, told the person that they should wait outside the establishment until it was ready, despite not even having 40% busy establishment, it is impressive that this happens in a city where equality is a benchmark.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
So, my husband and myself are visiting Portland. We came here from Alaska to visit my Brother. This morning he suggested going to his favorite place to get breakfast. Fuller's. The food was amazing. The waitress was incredibly rude to my brother and my husband. When my brother was asking for a slice of tomato and onion on the side. She made a face at him and said sure. But didn't being bring it. He didn't complain or say anything and even complimented how amazing the plate looked. My husband only ordered a bloody Mary. As she was walking off she said..what I assume was meant to be under her breath..This isn't a bar. My normally easy going husband was incredibly offended by this. That is not acceptable behavior to have when working with the public and want to retain customers. Rude. The other server. With the dark hair. Super nice and great personality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Fried Eggs Hash Browns Bacon & Toast
Food was incredible and superb service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old lady made me feel uncomfortable, also saw her sneeze into her hands and not wash them
Literally the best of the best.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Classic countertop and barstool breakfast and lunch place where hungry people show up every morning.Don't come in here looking for a place to carry on a long leisurely conversation over endless cups of coffee.The special is the only fair priced breakfast on the west side.The short term rental crowd has discovered the place so get in early if you're local.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Classic diner with large portions of well prepared food at reasonable
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Eggs Hash Browns Bacon & Toast, Waffle, French Toast, Two Eggs
Dope breakfast spot. Food was on point and service is efficient.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
love this place. great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Eggs Hash Browns Bacon & Toast
go to bfast spot on lazy sundays. taco omelet is crazy. and blueberry pancakes ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You'll leave fuller than you came, that's for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5