I'm not someone who craves ice cream, but damn, Cheese & Crack's soft serve sundaes have a hold on…read moreme. Their namesake sundae is a classic for a reason: the ganache is super fudgy and well-distributed, the toasted marshmallow is delicious, the cinnamon cookie bits add some nice texture. Don't be intimidated by the line out the door on a warm evening -- it moves quickly and the cashier is amazing at finding you among the crowd to deliver your dessert.

We're talking soft serve? There's no hard way to recommend a good soft serve. It's a tiny little…read moreplace that I wish had more space. The soft serve here is simple vanilla and then they work some type of Vodoo magic on it and it becomes some random incredible flavor. Props to their creativity. It's the right balance of unique and simple. Ice cream lovers will be stoked on this spot. Allegedly there is cheese and crackers and stuff here too? Idk give that a try too. I scream? Yeah normally Ice Cream about really tasty stuff. This is that. (4.5 Stars)

If you're looking for a reasonably priced high-quality steakhouse with a casual/cozy vibe, look no…read morefurther. My partner and I just went to LM to celebrate her birthday and were pleasantly surprised for our first visit. The service was absolutely excellent with no water running empty, a helpful server that answered our questions and made accommodations, and a bonus birthday cookie for my partner we didn't expect. The steaks definitely hold up, too! We both got steak frites, her with flatiron and me with Wagyu and were thrilled. LM is nice and lets you swap your meat with the dish/prep style if you'd like and it was perfect. The fries were nicely seasoned, crispy, and flavorful. Do not sleep on the mac & cheese either! The caramelized onion and creamy cheese were honestly some of the best I'd had. Definitely sit outside if the weather's solid but even if it isn't it's a nice covered tent area with cute lighting that should stay warm year-round. It was a nice space that felt cozy & casual amidst the nicer food.

Friendly dinner service but very expensive and poor value. Reasons we won't be back:…read more We knew we'd be spending a lot from the past reviews, but the bill with tip for four of us was $400+ and that's without any appetizers, no dessert/coffee, just one drink each, and not ordering the most expensive options. The food was fine, certainly nothing justifying the costs. (We didn't get the steak for two that was market price of $175). Other steakhouses usually include some main course options for non beef eaters, but here it's just the $45 halibut. We all liked the nicely flavorful side dishes meant for sharing and would encourage everyone to try those. Oddly, there's this disconnect: The place is very "come as you are" aka Portland casual, with server in jeans, some guests in shorts, etc. That's fine, even good, if you know that in advance or if you're at a fast casual place where you order at a counter, for example. But we didn't know that and we went there for a special occasion so the vibe felt off, thinking others would have also approached it as more of an upscale experience. The place is huge. Massive tent out front along Burnside (sitting in there would make it even more casual) plus the indoor space with bar seating. You probably can make a request for indoors or outdoors when you make a res. Allow extra time for parking there on a neighborhood side street.

Amazing hand crafted food paired with amazing cocktail/mocktails and wine. The menu offers a…read morevariety of Italian dishes, the pasta and breadsticks are my favorite though. You can snag something at the deli if you are short on time we arrived slightly before noon on a Friday and waited less than 10 minutes. Very cozy setting felt very homey. We will be back

Awww man, this use to be one of my go too favorite close Italian spots. I def won't be coming here…read moreagain or recommending it. It's been one strike with me and two with my other family members. -ordered the butter lettuce salad 1/2 $12 Tasteless, it looks pretty though. The spaghetti, Mariana and meat balls I loved and the kid as well. It was tasteless, tasted like water noodles. My kid did not eat it. Also, please don't add garnish to a kids dish. If it said sprinkled with parsley, come on! Some kids are picky. We tried the bolognese Bianca (only full order available for $24) Tasteless yet again. Noodles over cooked. I don't get the dish. Come on bitters, we loved coming here.

I adore their curry chicken salad & buy a tub every week! Staff are extremely helpful & I always…read morefind something new to try each time I am there. Had the french dip with au jus & horseradish just a couple days ago. It tasted heavenly and was big enough to split

Who doesn't love a delicious weenie on a nice sunny day!! :) always kind people, always a vibe!read more

I've been here several times over my lifetime in Portland and never have had anything but a…read morefantastic experience. The setting is comfortable and intimate. The lighting is great and it's not too noisy, even when full. Their selections are yummy and I always like their seasonal or monthly specials as well. The service is often quick and friendly. On this particular visit it was a bit longer of a wait for our food, but they were extremely busy so I didn't think much of it. I'm honestly heartbroken they are closing. If you can get in before they shut their doors do yourself a favor and get there!

A haiku review: Oh,…read moreit pains me so To know that urban fondue Will no longer be Over 20 years Great spot for celebrations Birthday, reunion Graduation or Whatever the occasion All will love fondue Fondue is friendship Fondue is community We don't want goodbyes Early 2000s Is that salad fingers or Areola walls? Iconic big booths Stained velvet chairs... what was that?? (last line in Wendy Williams voice) Oh you will be missed

Great service and delicious food! Visited while in Oregon with my sister, who recommended this…read moreplace, and we even had the chance to chat with the owner, which made the experience even better. They're open on Mondays, which is rare since many restaurants are closed, so it was nice to try it before leaving. My sister ordered the spaghetti and cheese with two large meatballs, garlic bread, and the Chicago beef with Italian sausage, and both were great. The meatballs were especially delicious. I just wish more were included, though extras are available to order. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan sandwich which was very cheesey and flavorful. Afterward, we noticed you can add pepperoni and make it a "Chicken Parmeroni," which sounds like a better option. The large antipasta salad with balsamic vinegar was fresh and tasty, and it's nice that you can choose your dressing . I really love the antipasta salad! Overall, a really enjoyable meal and definitely worth recommending! Wish there had been time to try more of the menu.

Let me start by saying I didn't take pictures. For anyone who reads my reviews, that's a big part…read moreof them: ALL THE PICTURES. Presentation, portions, half eaten, etc... but I didn't. Because the food was so damn good. Look - I'm going to start off by saying I grew up practically on The Hill. Out here, you'll have to Google it (make sure to add 'RI' to the search or you'll get some political BS), but back east, "alls you's have ta say" was those two words and anyone would know you knew your Italian, food and otherwise. There isn't anything on this coast that vaguely compares to The Hill's food, but walking into and biting out of Geraldi's was having a little piece of home. There's this little shop in the old town where the owner knew your voice when you called to order... you'd walk in, and you heard "hey cousin!" whether you were or not, and that's the vibe you get from Geraldi's. The food is much the same - you get something that looks like Nonna was at the range all day with her sauce (it's not gravy - no meat) and you came home looking like you haven't eaten in weeks: "I'm gonna fatten you up before you leave" and you walked out the door with a sub (sandwich, that is - not a submarine) that weighed the same as a newborn. We got three of those babies: a Chicago Beef (seal of approval from the orderer - only 'complaint' was that they had to eat it all in one day because the bread was quote too soggy to make it to lunch the next day - travesty), an Italian sausage (just as delicious when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and a Chicken Parmeroni (I thought somehow even better when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and I could have absolutely gone back the next day if it weren't for A. the leftovers 2/3 of us had and B. the meal planning we'd done for the week. I also grabbed a side of giardiniera because I will get it anytime I see it available and I inhaled it - I need to know if I can by it by the vat instead of the side cups because it too was similar to what I can find at home (about practically nowhere out here) and amazing!! I'm still upset I didn't take pictures though!

Ordered the 2-piece fish and chips along with a dozen oysters…read more The fish and chips were honestly the best I've ever had. The fish was super fresh, flaky, and the batter stayed crispy without feeling overly greasy. The fries were solid too, but the fish itself completely carried the meal. The oysters were really good as well and tasted fresh. The whole place had a laid-back seafood market type of feel, and everything tasted high quality. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Portland.

Delicious steelhead sandwiches so fresh and tasty! The clam chowder was also very very good. I…read morewould never order a salad there again. It was like $18 for the tiniest thing you ever saw everything else was great. They were pretty busy and things seemed a bit discombobulated, but all in all it was a great experience. We will definitely be back. We were so hungry by the time we got our food we didn't take any pictures sorry

Smallish, well lit, clean establishment…read more Note: Grab a number when you walk in if you're going to be using counter service. Friendly and helpful staff. Edelweiss Sausage Company and Deli offers a good selection of imported goods. They are pricey but with tariffs and all I suppose this can't be helped.

I had a very upsetting experience at this deli today. I came in with my husband and baby and bought…read moreham and turkey. When we tried the ham, it didn't smell fresh and had a slightly sour taste. I calmly went back to let them know and ask if it could be checked, since food safety is very important to me as a breastfeeding mom. Instead, the manager his name i believe is Ryan came out, grabbed the meat from my hands, threw it in the trash, and told me "don't ever come back" -- in front of other customers. I felt shocked and humiliated. I was polite the entire time and simply raised a reasonable concern. Very unprofessional and disappointing experience

One of my favorite bakeries alongside berlu bakery and babcia bread. Their croissants (butter,…read morealmond, chocolate, savory) are my absolute favorite thing to get. If you can't finish the croissants day of, make sure to retoast them in the toaster oven! It will still be buttery and flakey and delicious! I love getting their bon bons as gifts for others (too expensive to just get for myself ) and my favorite pastry is their snickers bar. Gosh, not much else to say because others have such a good job with their reviews. They're currently looking for a new location and I'm sad to see them leave their old spot on Williams.

I haven't actually visited in person yet my cousins were kind enough to grab a to go order for me…read more I've heard the inside is lovely, with pastries practically calling your name from the display. It's clearly a popular spot, and from what I hear, getting there early is key if you want their famous croissants. Everything we ordered was amazing a rocky road cookie, a chocolate croissant, and the ham and cheese croissant. Even two days later, everything was still tasty. The flaky layers were especially impressive. I'm a big rocky road fan and had never tried it as a cookie before this one was a winner and tasted fresh, not processed at all. Definitely looking forward to visiting in person next time.

I finally got to try Sammich during our winery's (Cho Wines) Summer Kickoff Party. We ordered the…read moreTre Italian and the Porkstrami sandwiches (served with chips) and they were incredibly good. The flavors were on point and the meat and produce were super tasty and fresh. The sandwiches paired perfectly with the Cho sparkling wines and made for a perfectly balanced meal. What a treat! I really love when local businesses collaborate to provide special offerings and experiences for their customers. It provides a great opportunity to try something that you've had on your wishlist for a while and discover new favorites.

One of East Burnside's best kept secrets, Sammich punches WAY above its weight. We went in on a…read moreThursday at lunchtime, our first time in, and were treated very well, with one of the employees taking the time to explain our options in great detail. Once the food arrived, so did the lunch rush. It turns out I'm just oblivious as I've walked by Sammich dozens of times without even noticing it. Now that I've had a chance to partake in their amazing sandwiches though, I guarantee that won't happen again. I think both of us agree, these might be the best sandwiches in our fair city.