The best and friendliest bartenders ever!! Cool fire pit too. Its got good food too! read more

Cider Mill Restaurant & Lounge - This place is Dope AF. Good Vibes and an Awesome Fire Pit. - Karaoke Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Sadly the glory days of getting amazing chicken from this place are over I don't know what they did to the seasoning or how they stopped creating lovely moist chicken What you get is dry and tasteless Sad read more

Awesome neighborhood bar. Great spot to watch a game, especially if you're a Giants (baseball) fan. Great food and service. Never a bad time. read more

GREAT food, Ambiance, entertaining bartender! Best chicken in town! Long time customer!

What a dump. The bartender was so rude to the people sitting at the bar that my partner started laughing at what a jerk.

Years ago, this chicken and jojo's was the best around. Based on those memories I returned recently, anxiously awaiting that crispy chicken and awesome potatoes. Talk about disappointment!! The chicken was bland, and one of the smallest birds that I've ever seen. Was it a chicken or a game hen? The coating was not much more than a dusting of flour. The items that were served were described as jojo's....Not. What appeared was some sort of die cut, potato-like things that had the same light flour coating. These things actually were inedible. The price was way high. Never again. read more

The fried chicken is AMAZING! Fun local hangout. The fire pit is the place to be! Love all the bartenders - really special people.

I would rate higher but recently after visiting there I received a bill that was way over what I spent. I called them several times and finally talked to someone that said yes my bill didnt sound right. But their accountant was on vacation. I called the next week, then the next. They Kept saying the same thing. Finally they said they had my receipt. Apparently there was an enormous tip written in. Which made no sense. I asked them to email it to me. They promised. But no email ever came. I called abt 5 times over a month. If you go there. Get a receipt.... read more

WORST. NEIGHBORS. EVER. They are enormous noise pollutants. Four nights a week they blast dreadful karaoke, live music and singing from their patio with no regard whatsoever for the quiet, peaceful neighborhood in which they operate their business. Pandemic or no pandemic, it's not okay to do. Your patio was loud enough as is without the added music. No business should be pumping out so much noise and disturbance. In fact, no other business or residence is doing this around here. Ever. It's unacceptable and the owner should be ashamed for being so blatantly inconsiderate and rude to so many people. I don't even live right beside this place and can hear them all to well from up the street. The sound carries in all directions. It's outrageous. Keeps me and my children up four evenings a week. And I know we're not the only ones. SHAME ON YOU. read more

It's a cozy neighborhood dive sports bar that seemed popular last Friday night. I arrived and sat down at 7:16 PM. It only took one of the waitresses 15 minutes to ask me if I wanted a drink and I replied only water. After that it was nothing. No menu, no water and at 7:45 PM I got up and left. read more

This place is fantastic!! Get the chicken tenders and fries! Yummmm!! Best servers are Shannon and Mercedes. Don't believe the sign behind the bar... they serve doubles... but do NOT talk on your cell while sitting at the bar. Best fried chicken in Portland! Giddy up! read more

Been here a few times now and the place has been awesome everytime Nora and Courtney always provide fast and amazing service I love the outdoor area and the added bonus is I can bring my kids here before 9pm and they can run around outside while I enjoy good food and drinks I live down the street in Hillsdale and have definitely made this place my new go-to spot read more

Just heard they are cancelling Saturday night karaoke! Terrible news for the long standing fun outlet at this establishment! Sad.

I was a regular for awhile... When accused or saying unquestionable things, I asked for a chance to fix it but was never provided a way to do so. The bartender who accused me disappeared for a period of time, then reappeared recently. When I went to enjoy the businesses provisions, I was surprised to find them there and they told me I was not welcome. This happened a couple years after the accused event. I would simply say that if you are local and looking for a place to regular that you consider a different place. read more

Best chicken for decades! "Fryer Tuck" ! We've enjoyed coming here since the 1970's. read more

Absolutely horrible experience. Bartender was rude and angry for some reason that had nothing to do with me. I could tell there was an issue before I even stepped up so, I treaded lightly and took care to be very polite and clear. Instead, I was met with an abrasive tone and the kind of service that no person deserves. To be completely transparent, after receiving my drink in a dirty glass and then receiving my food order which was incorrect and shoddily prepared, I didn't have the patience to directly address it. I'll simply take my business elsewhere. read more

BE AWARE THIS IS NOT A ESTABLISHMENT FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS CUSTOMERS !!!!!! I went to this bar yesterday & was rudely kicked out without any explanation. The police was called on me and my group ( only African Americans in the bar ) I tried to ask the rude bartender multiple times what happened even in front of the police and she walked away without saying exactly happened except " Your 86 " . While talking to the THREE police officers and asking them to look at the surveillance video ( which they declined after explaining what happened ) they all agreed I was in the right and should file a lawsuit because they suspect racial discrimination . I called my aunt ( recently moved from Vancouver ) who is a lawyer at 3:00 am . She was disoriented because of the early call in the morning and they discredited her title. I never dealt with a unprofessional environment in all my years of living in this state. If you are a person of color PLEASE do not attend this bar. If you are looking for a nice DIVERSE bar that does not discriminate head downtown . Trust me I know, I am a Portland native. Also if you do not take matters into your own hands, you will literally sit at a table for 20 minutes waiting for someone to take your order. Bartender & Waitress are absolutely terrible. They desperately need customer service training. Ps- If the owner can give me a message it would be greatly appreciated. I was supposed to have a meeting with your bartenders & my aunt ( the lawyer & a police escort just to be safe ) but she has court on Monday. We would like to reschedule ASAP. This is not okay and I will not let this go. I know the owner has children that he has to provide for ( it's a private own business ) and I do not want this to go further than what it has too. read more

I went to the cider mill yesterday really excited to enjoy lunch with my friend. The bartender was so so distracted that I should of left right away. I am a server myself and I recognized that our business was not wanted. Because of the rude behavior of the bartender we will not be back. Lots of other places that will appreciate our business. read more

A hearty recommendation for Shannons Irish coffee on a cold windy winter day. Mmmm. I love this place. It's a neighborhood semi dive bar with cheap drinks, and ok food. Their fried chicken is great. I only come here from time to time as my commute doesn't normally take me by here. read more

So.. on the way back from the previous stop, you'll know what I'm talking about if you are following my check ins :) So anyways.. DH was on the way back to dropping me off back at work but made a wrong turn and we ended up in here. My first thoughts? What a down home country place. I read it was famous for it's fried chicken, that alone made me want to possibly make the trip out here again. Too bad we had just eaten. DH said our next booze food night lets get chicken and from here. I said to him are we going to drive here all the way from Hillsboro? We shall see. It's not too bad from work but dang.. from Hillsburro.. ick. So yea there you go I am game for the chicken. This place is also a single bathroom a lucky in and out for sure. I really liked the feel of this place. Made me feel like my old truck driving days when I would find places like this. I was yea.. this works. I love finding "surprise" places. Now that I reviewed it, maybe it won't be a surprise for you! read more

I don't like this place. The layout sucks with the bar around the corner, away from all the seating. The place is also super dated, which is probably why they keep it so dark in there. I've been here maybe 8 times, had the same bartender probably 6 of those times, she still doesn't remember me. She carded me again last time and I smiled thinking she was kidding, since I'd had her as my bartender a few times recently. She wasn't kidding, then proceeded to give me attitude for smiling. The food is also surprisingly bad! They have that "Fryer Tucks" place attached to the bar, so their food is on the menu, but it's bad! The breading on the fried chicken crumbles off so it's messy and hard to eat, plus it has basically no seasoning or flavor. Its just greasy and upsets my stomach. Ultimately it comes down to the people: the bartenders and the clientele. The bartenders I've had seem not to care. Every time I've been there they tend to hide in the back near the cash register looking at their phones instead of bantering with the customers. Which, I don't blame them, the clientele is kinda scuzzy. This place makes me sad. Best part of the bar is the pool table area, if only they had more than 1 decent stick for public use. read more

Terrible. Terrible service - one, very slow, unresponsive waitress on a slow Saturday. Terrible food - onions on a club sandwich that wasn't listed as an ingredient on the menu? Served with a side of cold french fries. No utensils so the others with hot food also got cold food. No offer for refills on soda or iced tea. I've lived in Portland for 20+ years and this was my first and last time there. read more

Owner will turn off or change your music you paid for on the touchtunes jukebox. Thats stealing. Owner gives you shit if u complain about it. Plus the chicken has zero seasoning bland. Takes forever (20min) for bland chivken read more

Great service and always a friendly place to meet mates. Outdoor seating is a plus too.

Came here with my husband to watch his friend's son play live band music. The music was supplied by "School of Rock" from Lake Oswego. Group of pre teens and teens. Genre: Green Day meets Nirvana. If you are a fan of the movie, seeing young teens play and sing live was a treat. The place has an old style ambiance. The interior is a bit out of date but it gives character. Small and cozy. Parking can be tough to find a spot if there is a special event going on. We had appetizers, cheeses sticks and fries. Delicious! Staff was friendly. read more

I just love this place. The Owner, Toby is the coolest Dude and the staff are just the best. Great plaCe to come in for a tasty beverage and the food is awesome. The chicken is so good and the whole menu is great tasting. If you're in the area and you want great place for food and an awesome atmosphere Cider Mill is a great place to visit. read more

Visiting from California happened upon this place on accident. Definitely glad we came here; Shannon was our bartender, waitress, and cook it sounded like today but she made sure we were taken care of. If you want to be treated like a local this is the place to be. Food was decent and the service by Shannon was awesome. If you're near by and looking for a place to eat and drink give this place a try: chances are you won't be disappointed. Even though Shannon is a green bay packers fan, she will take good care of you. read more

Why have specials (i.e. taco Tuesday) but not have adequate staffing during such nights? Only one server and a crowd of people. And this isn't the first time- I've been here a few times where this is the case. She was clearly overwhelmed and therefore taking an negative attitude with myself and others in my party. Pretty unpleasant experience. read more

Wow, well bartenders are nice and friendly. All the same amenities as any other bar but... YIKES the bar manager "Mercedes" is certifiable. She seems to have some severe anger issues and problems interacting with people. Tried to have a conversation with her and she immediately began yelling and telling me what kind of person I am (not favorable) maybe she has issues dealing with frustration. She probably shouldn't be dealing with people in most capacities. YIKES read more

We walked into the bar to get a drink while waiting for some chicken at the neighboring chicken place. We sat there at the bar for so long that we saw at least 15 people ( who were all men) come in and get served while we waited. We decided to wait for our chicken next door which you can see the bar from where we were waiting. A man walked in and sat at the bar in the exact spot we were sitting and got served immediately. My wife went and told the bartender that she was rude and the bartender called her to the parking lot for a fight. What kind of a place allows their staff to attempt to fight customers. read more

This is a great DIVE bar. Definitely a dive, but a comfortable one with great food and wonderful servers. I've only gone a couple times but I have been lucky to have a great server both times. She recommends things based on what I tell her I like, and she never steers me wrong. She's attentive and my glass is never empty (which is important to me as a soda drinker)! The happy hour food is a great deal and the dill dip you have to buy separately is simply amazing. Better than ranch, and I am a ranch addict. The only complaint I have is there never seems to be any parking spots available during happy hour, BUT what do you expect when you have such a great business, food, and people? 5 stars from me. :) read more

CMill is the absolutely the most laid back, fun and welcoming bar I've been to in Portland! Hanging out back around the fire pit is like transporting to another world. People from all walks of life talking, laughing and enjoying life together. Another 10stars for the Best bartenders around. Beautiful, funny, unique quirky style & fun to be around these are the type of gals everyone wants to be friends with. Seems like there is only one person for the entire place. Which usually would be a nightmare. But not at the Cider Mill. These ladies work so incredibly hard, never have I waited more than a few minutes. Even when the place is packed. Mercedes & Courtney have made me feel like one of the family & loved. I'm not sure where the owner finds these one in a million type employees.. read more

This bar couldn't be better. Don't get me wrong THIS IS A DIVE. However the historical rose garden cannot Not be missed. The bartenders had only the best hospitality. $2.50 drafts can't be beaten. Performing sublime Santeria was a blast. And the iconic Pandora's box is a must ; ) read more

You will not find better fried chicken or jojos anywhere else in the Portland metro area! It's a dive bar to be sure, but it's awesome.

I've been going to this place bimonthly for 14+ years and it hasn't changed a bit and I like that. I call this a great dive bar, with great Fried Chicken and an awesome taco Tuesday deal. They almost always had nice bartenders. The New one is Erin and she gets 5 stars! Great spot for beers after (or befire) an indoor game at the MJCC. read more

I used to frequent this bar but last night I had a very uncomfortable interaction with a stranger who I later found out was the owner. He jokingly pulled my pony tail while walking by and then when he apologized for it he put his arm around my waist as he said that he pulled my hair "out of love". It was absolutely unwarranted and uncomfortable. I will never support this business again and I am making sure anyone I know who goes there is aware that the owner doesn't understand personal space. read more

I didn't realize I would miss this place when I moved to the Eastside( to that deluxe apartment in the sky). But after watching 1 Bears game (with "the book club people, wait for my next review) at Claudia's Sports Bar, I knew I did. This is a solid sports bar, with very good fried chicken. Sundays (during Football season) it's home to the " If you ain't a Bears Fan, you ain't shit" people. So be prepared. I miss you....very loud blond Bears fan lady. read more

My go to neighborhood bar. The bartenders are always friendly and usually pretty attentive. The food is standard bar food but still great. I love the outdoor patio because they have a nice fire pit and there is plenty of room. read more

Review for their Karaoke- From us the Karaoke Nerds who search out Karaoke to review. Karaoke is currently on Friday night and starts at 9P. Primitive portable set up. Basic sound system. 4.0 Stars. I wonder why there were lines across the screen for the lyrics? We were one of the only few people singing that night so we got to sing a TON of tracks. We like these secret places people have not discovered for Karaoke yet. Low population of singers good for us. Not so great for their business. What would help is if there was less tentative table service in the back room. Both are loosing money with the service problems. Hire an extra table service person maybe? KJ Mike from Can't stop Entertainment services. 5.0 star-He was super nice and professional with a great attitude. He ran a great set and did not loaf and made singers the priority. We would be happy to sing with Mike again! _______________ 3.0 As per the rest of the restaurant experience. (see also: Frier Tuck Chicken) Located Between Hillsdale and the village near the JCC. Fryer Tuck Chicken and Cider Mill is one in the same. They serve food until late-FYI...maybe even until close? The chicken window/counter is in the front and is attached to the cider mill restaurant lounge. There is table service for chicken dinners in the cider mill lounge. Well..... sort of. Review as per the chicken: The fried chicken is ok. 3.25/5 star I have had better. It has medium thick and crunchy breading they need to increase their use of seasoning and it tasted like they forgot to add salt to the recipe. It just didn't "pop." The jojo/potato wedges called little John spuds. There is nothing little about them. A large order is big enough for 4 people. Where do they find potatoes as big as my forearm? They are breaded and fried with the same coating as the chicken. They are OK. They charge for their dill dipping sauce which does have salt that helps boost the flavor of the JoJo/wedges. The baked beans 2.7/5 star were on the sweet side. Heavy with brown sugar and maybe a splash of bourbon. I prefer tangy baked beans. Next time I will order these I will add ketchup and hot sauce to em. The potato salad 4/5 star was very good. It would be even better if the potatoes were cooked just a couple of minutes longer. The potato salad was prob the best thing we ordered here. The mini pizza. 1/5 star come on! This is like a frozen kids pizza heated up and served. No creativeness here. They have a decent selection of beers. My Mr was happy with their choices. The CiderMill friday night-- dark, dive-y, weird, seedy, dramatic. The whole place is very dive-y and a little on the seedy side. Really run down 1970's vibe. Prob the last time it was remodeled was the 70's. Reminds me of Pub at the End or The old Hi Hat or some of the dives they had near campus during my college days. The place is filled with TV screens showing sports events. They have bands and Karaoke on the weekends. This place is bigger than it looks. They even have a patio off to the side. The clientele for this Friday night were mostly age 50+ with fashion and hair that have not evolved since the late 70's early 80's. Snuff rubbers, non ironic trucker hats, wranglers, etc. My husband hails from Appalachian mountains, so these people look like some of his hometown characters. These patrons are prob a regulars that have been coming there since the 70-80's. This place is nothing like the surrounding area in which it sits. This is a time machine to old, old Portland. Pre gentrification. Most people crowded around the front bar. The staff seem to focus in and around the front bar and ignored the back dining room. Back dining room- 30 something males with twinges of hipster fashion and huge backpacks playing pool. Very aggressively flirty...... and will make a move if your husband gets up to visit the very dingy bathroom. We sat there in the dining room 20 min until finally my husband went to the front to find out what was going on. I guess there was high drama with some regulars. I guess this was taking up all of their time. Well.....this is what they told us when they apologized to us later. I not sure that this is not a regular thing as per the other reviews. The staff only focus on the bar area and not the dining room. Sad for the KJ karaoke or the bands that patrons go to see and they can't get service in the backroom. Dear owner, I wonder how much $ you have lost because people walk out due to not getting any service? Hire more people to cover peak times. People who care and not just cater to regular barflies. New barflies can become regulars with the right attitude and service. We might go back there sometime. Decent beer selection. Many characters for people watching. I might like to try the potato wedges again and maybe their slaw. There were only 2 other people singing Karaoke and we got to sing many, many, tracks. Bring your own wet naps. Finger lickin' A-Ok. read more

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This i a must visit throw back joint, a hidden Portland legend for decades. I've bene going her for 12 years now and nothing has changed. The chicken takes forever and it's worth the wait. Huge broasted breats ( you can order your favorite piece) and one order of,potted..HUGE plank cut fries in their proprietary batter are fantastic! The bar itself it's slightly rough and tumble locals hang out, but it's the chicken kitchen tht created the legend and is so good, it's a destination restaurant. read more