Lively, fun bar with decent food! The vibe is loud and casual, especially with the Tuesday Poker crowd. Their Cheeseburger was alright for me. The cheese and sauces were good but the patty was too stiff, generous portion though. The fries were also soggy and stale...Should have gone for their waffle or sweet potato fries. Fried Chicken Sandwich was waaaay better. Hefty chicken breast, perfectly fried and sauced. Very crunchy through and through. I'd stick with the chicken option next time. read more

This place is interesting. My husband and I checked this place out last night. The bartender was nice and provided us with quick service. There were not a lot of patrons there when we went. This made for an empty feeling and made the largeness of the space more apparent. The decorations are such that it seems like a thrift store. I almost expected to see price tags on everything. I hear they have live music, but not while we were there. We did not get any food, but the menu looked pretty good. Might have to go back on the weekend to try brunch. read more

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I found myself wondering what to eat and was thinking chicken tenders will do but don't want fries then I remembered about Canary where I get tenders on a waffle for the same price as a couple tenders with fries elsewhere. It did not disappoint, the tenders were large and the waffle was delicious (comes with melted butter and syrup of course). There some spice in the waffle that I couldn't place but made it unique and could see it being a great fall and winter dish. Having been there a couple times prior the burger is also good and the waffle fries. The sweet potato are as well but a whole side is a bit much for me. The last times they were also out of a beer on the board each time which was weird opposed to taking it down or having a backup keg. I enjoyed with the music and they have a couple tvs as well. Staff has always been really nice as well. read more

Canary - Exterior - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Food, service and vibe was groovy. Wed Jazz was a collection of old timey tunes done softly. Led by a fretless Upright Bass, articulated by washboard percussion and tenorish voices. a lot of small solos on Trumpet and Clarinet, French harp and alto sax rounded out a lot of tuned. Nice to see Johnny Ward in the mix! Frankly I wanted to try the Beer n Burger bargain, on a nite that also offered music. Found it felt like home. Sit close to the band if u dig it and can stay reasonably quiet. Cheers! 75 Bus stops here. Free parking, accessible entry and tables. Idk abt restroom access. Sorry. Not a huge menu - but a full bar - order there. read more

We recently added this delightful and welcoming place to our Friday early dinner repertoire of restaurants we visit in the area. Every time we go, we fall in love with it all over again. There's a sweet and comfy lounge area with sofas and coffee tables for intimate conversations, as well as table and chairs for eating or enjoying a drink. There's also pool tables and a couple of spaces in the back for video games and karaoke. What we most love, is that they make an excellent black Manhattan and the chicken and waffles and chicken sandwich are excellent. REAL syrup! We highly recommend this delicious neighborhood space. read more

They have a pool table and an interesting shuffle board table, outside patio and the place has been extensively updated since it was the Lombard pub. Beers are about a $1 cheaper than most places to boot. Good neighborhood hang. read more

Canary - Inside - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

A perfectly cozy, contemporary cut-above the local dive bars (which have their own charm, to be sure), Canary has a cool but not 'too cool for you' energy, a stellar menu, and a really great owner that seems to understand the locals have dozens of options but CHOOSE to come here. Bravo, Canary! Will be returning to get me some of that chicken & waffle love! read more

Canary - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tired out this new place and was impressed with the food! They were running a smoked ribs special and it was some of the best I have ever had!!! Amazing dry rub with some good kick to it! So good!!! Also had brussel sprouts which were super tasty as well. Nice place and a good addition to the neighborhood! Oh, also have a shuffle board and pool table. Will be back! read more

The team here is so fun and kind! Live music, good vibes, and tasty drinks great neighborhood spot! read more

Canary - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've never felt more immediately welcomed than when I came in here tonight. Greetings, smiles, recommendations, light teasing, and history. Love it. read more

This place is our go to for great live jazz! The relaxed and low key local bar vibe makes for a comfortable and very pleasant evening. It doesn't hurt that the fried chicken sandwich, fries and beer selection is spot on, either! read more

The chicken and waffles was probably the best I ever had. Burger and waffle fries were great too

I've lived around the corner for nine years and during that time, no one has been able to make this space into a welcoming place...until now. This is my new spot! Super friendly cook who always says something kind when we leave, cheap drinks, and a vastly improved lighting situation. Also, karaoke on Thursday is a pretty good vibe. read more

Minors not allowed, unfortunately. We figured we could take our son to breakfast here, but no luck.

This is a good place to get a drink and have some good food. They have an old-school miss Pac-Man machine with other games. They have a pool table and they have karaoke on Wednesday nights at 9 o'clock. The back patio has heaters and is a nice place to sit and drink. read more

Canary - Back patio - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great staff! Bryan and Ryan took such good care of us. We didn't even come for food but it was too delicious to pass up! You have to try the homemade potato chips. Also, love the $5 drafts. And many night an impromptu dance party on the jukebox. My new fave neighborhood bar! read more

We love Canary. Great ambiance. Staff is super friendly. Food is AMAZING Shuffleboard, pool, Ms Pacman, Lottery. We have such a great time on Date Night.​ read more

I came in here on a Saturday night with some buddies and this place was bumping. The drinks were stiff, the chicken sando was bomb and the staff was extremely friendly. I'll be back next time I'm in NOPO. read more

Cute spot with very friendly staff who discussed movie trivia with me. Good bruschetta. Good beer selection. Will have to come back sometime to get the chicken and waffles. read more

The food is quite good, and they had live jazz. The place was packed and they now have tables where the old stage was. They needed one more person working, (and maybe doing table service?) but it was a fun place and the breakfast should be great. read more

I've seen this building turn into so many different businesses, been in the neighborhood for a while. I want so badly to have a great breakfast spot in the neighborhood. I really hope my experience today isn't what's to be expected. The menu was small, but that's fine as long as it's good. The service was...I don't know; it was like I woke up at a friends house who didn't like me. We were the only table in the entire house and I had to go to the bar for drink refills every time. When I asked for hot sauce for out breakfast (which took a crazy long time) she said "they're over there" pointing to the bar. Man. Yeah. I know they're at the bar. Kind of was hoping you offer hospitality. I don't expect fake warmth. I don't even like pandering to randos, but I'm in YOUR house. Treat me like that at least. Not sure if I'll be back read more

The chicken was absolutely delicious. 3 of us had 3 different dishes. My chicken and waffles didn't disappoint. The chicken sandwich and chicken strips were a hit with the others. Nice to have more good food options in North Portland. read more

Amazing chicken and waffles! Great breading and crispness on the chicken, and the waffle was the perfect amount of sweet. Plus, great prices, kind staff, and good vibes. Definitely coming back. read more

wife and I have seen the sign for chicken and waffles for a few weeks while we have been in North Portland. final decide to stop in and it was worth it great moist chicken and the waffle was not a traditional Belgian waffle had a great gingerbread taste . recommended to a friend who went there and had the chicken and fries and were imp. very causal env inside did not use the deck . would recommend . read more

Love this neighborhood spot: the staff is friendly, the drinks and beer excellent, and the colorful retro decor is a nice change from all the local _Dark_ bars. A friend and I have sampled the burgers, chicken waffles, and salads and all were very good. Highly recommended! read more

I ate here last night. The burger and waffle fries are fantastic. Definitely was the best burger I've had in awhile.

Wonderful staff, welcoming atmosphere, really, a great spot!! The food, staff, atmosphere were fantastic. The live music was beyond my expectations. THIS IS wha makes Portland so much fun!! Thank you to The Canary!! read more