In general, the Portland metro area doesn't have burgers worth crowing about…read more The old timers will rave about Helvetia Tavern, Skyline, Roake's, Jim Dandy, Mike's Drive In, Fuller's, and Nob Hill burgers. These are various takes on Burger King's Whopper and it's difficult to prove otherwise. Canard's steamed slider? A chef'd up White Castle. Champs, Farmer and the Beast and Tulip Shop? Yes, every city has smash burgers now, congratulations. Wolf's Head? The issue with throwing pork into the mix is some days it's glorious and some days it's the driest burger you'll ever eat. Higgins?! Yes, dad, your $30 bacon cheeseburger was totally worth it and not at all a slightly upgraded McMenamins offering. But Five Stars? I'm genuinely stunned every time Grand Lodge has a show and this place isn't packed. Those who know treasure it, and those who lack the patience are missing out. There's enough commentary on the spartan interior and the counter-and-drink-cooler aesthetic, but the important detail is the note to customers to the right of the register: Your meal is going to take time. It's going to be perhaps 20 to 40 minutes. It will not come out before that time. If you are in a hurry, please go elsewhere. They say this as straightforwardly as they can: They would rather have the time to prepare your meal correctly and sell fewer burgers than churn out nonsense to more customers. Armed with that knowledge, I ordered a bulgogi cheeseburger, took my drink, and settled in to watch the traffic. On a weekday, my only companions were older couples who'd clearly been coming in for years. About 25 minutes later, the burger arrived on its char-toasted kaiser bun (a rarity out here). On the first bite, I encountered both flavor and texture I could only compare to a wagyu-based take on a Big Mac that I'd sampled at a Chicago culinary festival. The patty melted into a near pate, while the bulgogi blended with the cheese into a complementary umami flavor that chains like Umami Burger never quite achieved and local spots like Mr. Bento seem too focused on speed and volume to prepare correctly. I am absolutely late to the party here and realize that countless influencers, food critics, car clubs, and Western Washington County regulars have already made 5 Stars an overwhelming success. But that "best in Oregon" claim isn't just a tilted Yelp score or foodie hyperbole: It's a whole lot of time and effort paying off in a product worth the expense. 5 Star unquestionably makes the best burger in this state, but it's the care taken by the family behind it and the genuine love of the community surrounding it that separates it from the crowd. P.S. I can't believe the former owner of Piattino left a bad review. What would I rather do with my life: Make food and experiences that people remember months to years later and serve as the basis for comparison to every burger that comes next, or open the 30th reclaimed-barnwood restaurant in town with a forgettable take on the same pizza made by at least three other Portland spots?

Have driven past this place maybe 100 times having worked previously in Cornelius and currently in…read moreForest Grove. Knew it had a cult following but just had not been able to make a stop in until a couple of weekends ago after making a trip to the library that is right down the street. Visited on a Friday lunchtime. We were the only people there at first but the take-out business was jumpin' with calls coming in every few minutes. We waited maybe 20 minutes, which seemed totally fair given the care and attention given to making our order. During the wait perused all the license plates on the wall and watched them work the grill. The owner and his wife plus son (?) were all so friendly. Appreciated their giving us a heads up about how big the food would be and not risk over-ordering. We had a a plain hotdog (with fries) and a plain cheeseburger (with fries) and they were both tasty despite the kids ordering literally the most blah things on the menu. Next time momma will get what she wants!

This place is the real deal for BBQ! The ribs and burnt ends were spectacular! Best we've had since…read moreReos closed down years ago. The chicken strips and corn dog were really good too. Our server was friendly and helpful. Our only complaint is that there are no baked beans on the menu - seems like a staple for bbq.

My medium/well done burger the place was packed not many…read moretables. service was fine. salad was good though

I think the place is racist against Asians. A group of us college friends from Pacific University…read moredecided to go during a Saturday night where there's karaoke, wanted to sign up a friend--was told by the host/DJ that she needed their consent first. Decided to have another friend to go up to the host and sign up some friends----she did it without hesitation. It was then I knew she (the DJ/HOST) wanted people of her kinds to karaoke only. Which is for the 1 star--I may be the only minority in this town of Cornelius.

If you know how to read a room this is your place great food!!! Pool tables, amazing fries get the…read morefry sauce!!! Perfect bobs Bergers bar food!!! Aka there burgers are really good and not to big that you can't finish them but almost and I'm 6'4... be polite because unless you're cool and remember fry sauce! You will have a great bar burger, onion rings are amazing as well! if you like gambling and drinking with good people this is a great place for you

Cute burger spot in forest grove! Super close to campus too. I always grab a milkshake from here…read morewhenever I come, and out of all the flavors that I've tried, I like the fresh banana the most. Their burgers are yummy and fries are made fresh. I also enjoy their onion rings!

quality... photo speaks for itself. also what's up with 1 tomato slice. i go about once a month but…read moreafter this i think itd rather not bc it gets worse every time

I love the food and the service. Great place to bring my family for breakfast or lunch. The…read moreambience is very friendly and clean

Our waiter, Rob, was very attentive and accommodating to our family. I am a caregiver for a young…read moreman with a TBI and does not like being around a lot of people, but Rob made him feel like a valued customer and regular person. We will be back soon. Thank you!

From the moment I called to place my to-go order to the quick and peaceful pickup experience,…read moreeverything was fantastic. This was my first time trying Cornerstone, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I ordered the Lumberjack Burger with a side of fries, while my partner got the A-Rok Burger with a side of tater tots. The second they handed me the bag, it smelled absolutely incredible. We couldn't wait to dig in. The fries and tater tots were immaculate, perfectly crispy, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. As for the burgers... oh my goodness. They were juicy with the perfect amount of grease, had an amazing char-grilled flavor, and were topped with fresh lettuce and tomato that tied everything together perfectly. This is definitely going to be one of my go-to spots whenever I'm craving a really good burger. For around $40 for two meals, I honestly can't complain. Great service, great food, and an all-around wonderful first experience. I can't wait to come back!

Small pub and grill across from the Pacific University Campus with excellent menu, food and…read moreservice!! Their Rueben on marbled rye is scrumptious!!

The waiters were FANTASTIC and so was the food! The view…read morefrom the outdoor seating was very nice and the whole restaurant was very clean and nice

Sadly they have gone a little down hill... tiny burgers and the meat is smaller than the burger…read more It's a meatball Ugh Sucks cause we really loved them. For the price not worth it. Charge you for everything extra now. Ranch . Cajun fries.

Pretty quick service as this was the only thing I ordered but wow these were pretty good. Some…read moreplaces use a panko breading but these were battered and I enjoy that immensely. 8/10! Lovely

I've been going to this food cart for a while. I only get the loaded mac n cheese. The last 3 times…read moreI have gone, there is literally no cheese in the Mac and cheese. Was it hiding? On strike? Stuck in traffic? Because it certainly wasn't in my container. The noodles were out there doing their best but were 3 minutes from perfection. And it this point it's just carbs and confusion. Someone needs to file a missing cheese report! Consistency is what is missing. If I deal with a lady, the food is on point. I deal with the gentleman, no cheese. Come on, Ali's we deserve a cheesy experience. Especially for $18. The picture is after I took a bowl out and added my own cheddar. You be the judge.

It is rare to find food of this quality in a truck. So flavorful & perfectly cooked burritos. Do…read moreyourself a favor though & try the Greek burger, which will knock your socks off Lovely people, great food

This food truck is nestled with many other delicious looking places in the Zesti Food Carts. We got…read morebreakfast burritos and they were delicious! Friendly staff was chatty, food was hot and fresh, just as advertised. For sure we will head back!

Food is DELISH! Nice space, attentive staff and everything is always good. We have been in to the…read morerestaurant and ordered for delivery. Worth checking out.

A nice hidden gem in Forest Grove, this Hawaiian spot does not disappoint. I love this style of…read morefood and have tried many places throughout the Portland metro. The service here is good, but what stands out to me is that I feel like I am sitting down to a family meal! The restaurant itself is on the smaller side and on busy nights, expect them to be full. When it is busy, the sound level is good - we did not struggle to communicate with each other, which surprised me due to the size of the room. There looked to be another space through some doors, but I didn't adventure back there. The food is delicious and you can tell that the chef has spent quality time ensuring that his execution is great. I have ordered numerous dishes, the pork and chicken are excellent, however the spam musubi left something to be desired. If you are in the area and in the mood for some Hawaiian food, stop in, you wont be disappointed - just be sure to check the hours first as they close between service periods some days.