Great beer selection and the only bottle shop I know of on this side of town…read more I've never tried the food, but I hear great things about it. My friends all rave about the grinder sandwich. Service is always great, but can sometime slow down when the line gets long (there is no table service). The ambiance is very rustic and casual. If the main area fills up, there is an additional room with lots of seating through the hallway on the right.

The service was excellent, the pork tacos were really good, and I loved the Brazilian limeaderead more

Pros: good mochi donuts & banh mi, great variety of drinks!…read more Cons: service has been very very hit or miss. Have been here a handful of times and usually treat it as a banh mi + sweet treat moment, but gosh the last interaction/experience made me not want to return. I placed an online order because I had a flight to catch later and wanted to be able to pick up a quick banh mi on the way. I arrived the scheduled time and they hadn't seen the order or even started working on it. It seemed like there may have been a tech issue or error, so eh I was fine with waiting. They did throw in a mochi donut for my wait/issue which was nice. However....it just snowballed from there. They handed me my drinks and sandwiches and I was just out the door when I looked in the bag and realized they had forgotten the vegetarian banh mi I had ordered myself -- this would have been very unfortunate since I'm vegetarian and the other two in the bag were pork. I had to wait even longer, a second time, for this order to be completed and really felt like it'd been a waste of time to try and schedule the order. Because of all of the delays, I had a very limited amount of time to eat and it honestly soured my experience overall. The teas are fine but not my favorite in the area and sadly after my last visit, I'm going to search for a new banh mi spot for bites.

I have to say, we got this around lunch time, we were home before 1this afternoon. I had this in…read morethe fridge and 4 1/2 hours later it's still so good! My bobas are still soft and chewy, the taste is great although I did get it half sweet. We also got an assortment of mochi donuts and they are great and fresh also. We'll be back.

As much as I hate using the term "hidden gem", I think River Maiden truly deserves the title! We…read morecame by on a weekend before a hike and all I can say is WHAT A CUTE SPOT. I honestly adore the interior just covered in plants and greenery; such an inviting little space. There was a line when we entered but it moved pretty quickly which was nice. The menu was so so so tempting and honestly, I wanted a breakfast burrito but knew there was no way I'd be able to finish it before we hiked so I went with a breakfast sandwich instead. I love the plethora of options they have for vegans/vegetarians and omnivores alike. I got my sandwich with egg, vegan sausage, cilantro aioli, and avocado - I was initially worried the aioli wouldn't be strong enough or flavorful enough but it was perfect. A very good breakfast sandwich, filling too! You can also get it on an english muffin or on ciabatta which is a nice swap depending on your mood. My friends tried the breakfast burritos, loved them but agreed portions were very generous. We also grabbed a couple scones -- the lemon poppyseed and the marionberry. They were the size of my head but I definitely get the hype around the marionberry scones; would inhale one daily if I could :P Coffee was good and sadly they were out of matcha the day we went so I guuuess we just have to go back to get it! There is plenty of parking in the giant lot and the honestly the highest props for having a drive thru! Swing by and try the goods~

What a unique and absolutely delicious spot! From the outside it doesn't seem like much but upon…read moreentering, the space has so much character both from the brick architecture but mainly the decorations and plants. It completely feels like a PNW spot. I went twice in 2 days with a friend of mine and got the exact same thing both times, the sausage breakfast burrito. It was that good. By itself, stuffed with eggs, peppers, crema, sausage, potatos, and cheese, it was a hearty and tasty breakfast. With the addition of the salsas, it was a revelation. I got both the red and green and mixed them. Absolutely delicious. My first time there I also got a marionberry scone which was huge and really tasty. Staff were very nice and the whole vibe of the place just seemed right. I definitely wish I had a place like this back in Nevada.

well, I've only had their Italiano panini and the americano sandwiches , but both were great. I did…read morediscover if I oder Italian dressing as well as their spicy mayo, they come a little too drenched for my liking. Also ordered the macaroni salad today, but received the potato salad instead. The potato salad was very tasty , but the potato chunks were a little too big in my opinion. Next time, I will try the pastrami sandwich. At any rate, Jersey Mikes has nothing to fear from losing customers to Big Town Hero, but I wish they would offer paninis as well. I also like Big Town Heroes Italiano panini over the similar one at Togos.

I just got out of the hospital so I ordered lunch. It was so disgusting and soggy. I could not even…read moreeat it. I called the store to return the sandwich and no answer. Their mailbox is full. So I guess they get a lot of complaints. I am having my daughter go into their restaurant tomorrow with the receipt and the sandwich and I want my money back. I will never go there again

I'm not much one for sandwiches, but a friend recommended this shop to me. One a day my stomach…read morewent on crazy growling mode, I paid Lottie a visit. Entering the shop, you will be greeted by loud music. Be ready for that. You will have the option to dine outside, if the weather provides it and the seats are empty. The hosts are wonderful and very accepting with a positive attitude. Smiles and all. I ordered the Jim because it was the only sandwich I could eat. The majority of the sandwiches contain meat, so I would not recommend this for vegans or pescatarians. Jim was delicious and I consumed both halves of Jim flawlessly. Either hunger overruled me, or the sandwich was that satisfying. I do recommend the shop, but with limited options for non-meat eaters, I truthfully would rate Lottie and Zulas, 4.5. Yet, I don't believe the spot was "good."

My tastes are likely just different as the reviews for this place speak for themselves. We had the…read moreJimmy (as a salad). It was too smokier than I imagined but tasty. We also had the Vinny which was fine, a bit spicier than I thought it would be, but I'm a wimp. The service was fine, not overly friendly but adequate. The food is 4 stars, the service 3 starts, but the real bummer was all the plastic. Plastic container, plastic cups and we were eating in. They asked if it was to go and we said no, but everything came in plastic anyway. The ambiance is quintessential Portland, right up until they bring all your food in plastic with plastic silverware to boot.

When I think of a great food experience, I think of Crust Collective. My husband digs the beers,…read morebut I'm in it for the gluten-free deep dish pizza. I love that you can get traditional pizza toppings or creative combinations. The flavor of the pizza is amazing and I have heard that the gluten free crust is considered better than the regular by some people. This location gets busy, so if you can swing an early dinner or a meal at a slightly off time, your wait to sit will be shorter. We came in a bit before 5 when the patio seating was open and got to sit right away. When they are busy, you might wait a bit for food, but the servers are friendly and super knowledgeable about the menu items. We ordered the "something marvelous" (bbq chicken) and a pepperoni pizza (because kids) for our pizza. We also got the beets and burrata salad to start. This was more than enough food and we always take leftovers home. The weather was nice on the patio and you can see the waterfront and river from your seats. We've been here before. We will be back. I hope the Cuban style pizza makes it back on the menu...pizza with pulled pork and pickles? Yes!

We ate at Ruse Brewing on our way down to Portland for the weekend. This was a beautiful day on the…read morewaterfront and there was no wait at 7PM on a Friday night, which we found surprising given how almost every restaurant on the street seemed to be full. We were told it would be a 20 to 25 minute wait for our pizza (I had to ask - the server didn't volunteer this information). It actually took 30. Dini Broccolini ($16) - We ordered this as an app. The dish includes a thick romesco sauce spread along the bottom of the plate. It's served cold and it's quite nutty (walnuts?) and peppery with a strong tangy umami. It's chunky with lots of small pieces blended in. On top of the romesco are three slices of crostini that are much thicker than average. They are completely dried out and crunchy like croutons. They salt the bread a ton; it's salty enough that my mouth felt like it was burning. The only warm thing on the dish is the broccolini, which is baked rather than charred. The texture is great and the seasoning level is perfect. On top of the veggies, they sprinkle pecorino and and breadcrumbs, for additional saltiness, umami, and a bit of crunch. (4/5) Now onto the pizza. Taken from another of my reviews: there are several characteristics that define Detroit-style. Firstly, the base must be a thinner and chewier focaccia dough-like crust, pillowy on the interior and with a crispness on the bottom and sides that are somewhat greasy but not overladen*. There must be flavorful Wisconsin brick cheese (or blend), buttery and fatty, melted on top and spread until it spills over the sides of the crust, creating a crisp caramelized frico ring surrounding the pie. The pepperoni must be underneath the cheese**, and the flavorful tomato sauce, typically in several wide lines, is spread atop the cheese. There must not be too many toppings to prevent the crust from compressing and ruining the texture. *Note 1: The fat/grease is very important, both to allow the crust to crisp up and to act as a hydrophobic layer to prevent sogginess. **Note 2: This is the one trait I dislike since it makes the pepperoni limp and soaked with grease. Dial 'P' for Pepperoni ($26) - As always, I start with the base pepperoni pizza, the most classical Detroit-style pizza. The pizzas here are standard 4-square size (8in x 10in), cut into 6 pieces. Pricing is pretty expensive for this size - I'm used to 8-square (10in x 14in) pricing being around this much. Starting with the base crust - it's pretty good. It's crisp but not overly greasy, thinner and a little collapsed in the area with toppings, but still light and airy without being dense. It's super bubbly from frying in high heat and the crumb, especially towards the sides, looks great. It has a tasty buttery fried flavor. The cheese frico on the sides is underwhelming. While crisp, it's a little collapsed and flattened rather than having lacy, thin, uneven tops as with a great Detroit-style pizza. The bake on the pizza is also uneven, with one side much darker than the other. The darker side unfortunately burns the frico, which gives an unpleasant acridity on one end. On top, they add an appropriate amount of mild mozzarella. It's enough to give a slightly cheesy stretch, but isn't enough to feel overly heavy or rich. They then place pepperoni on top, which cups and crisps up. Again, they don't overload the pizza, so while salty, it's not overwhelmingly so like several other Detroit-style pizzas I've eaten recently. This all makes a pizza that give a really balanced bite. Unfortunately the sauce here is a miss. It's ridiculously tangy and acidic to start with somewhat of a metallic kind of flavor. It then descends into a really heavy overly concentrated flavor of dried Italian herbs. It's incredibly overwhelming, like they wanted to completely cover up the taste of bad quality canned tomatoes* but failed. The dried herbs are followed up with a slight heat that warms the mouth, probably from red pepper flakes mixed in. On each slice of pizza, they place a giant spoonful of sauce, which is unfortunate given that I didn't enjoy the sauce. I think they should revisit their tomato sauce recipe. It's one of the worst Ive had in a while. Luckily, it's not a huge part of the pizza. (3.5/5) Overall the pizzas have some major weaknesses. My review reads very critical, but I think the pizzas are still quite tasty and will satisfy most people. Still, I personally wouldn't return given the better options for Detroit-style pizza across the river. *Note: They use Valoroso canned tomatoes from Stanislaus, which is a company many places in Detroit also use. I doubt the quality of the tomatoes are actually bad. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms

This place is a solid 4 stars!!! I called ahead of time and the sweet lady gave me the run down on…read morethe steak sandwiches they had. I got the 8 inch one with mushrooms,green peppers and onions and provolone cheese. It's was piping hot and delicious. I had been craving one of these for a while. If you have not had one I would try one. The total with a med Dr. Pepper fountain drink cam to like $20.00

First of all, I went in to get a sandwich hoping to order and assume small wait time. Instead I…read moreended up waiting over 30 minutes plus and 2 other people who were walking in after I ordered 10 minutes before they got their food and got there sandwiches quicker then me. I just don't get it! The experience sucked! Plus they knew they were in the wrong for servicing the other folks by getting their food way before me. And all I get is a "SORRY Sir". What a joke! They need to close this shop if they can't properly staff people and work on their customer service skills. Again, if the place was busy I would totally understand but it wasn't and no one should experience this type of $hit! Come on folks!

I'm done giving this location another shot. I've been pissed off every time we come. And I knew…read morethey were screwing people over on the portions. TOGOs is a franchise. They're supposed to follow the same standards across the board. They are cutting the oz being served every time. Last time I offered to drive and physically go into the store (instead of a DoorDash order for my family). Unfortunately this location is set up where you can't see them making your sandwich. But proof is in the pictures. Per franchise /corp website 4oz of meat is allocated on all sandwich's as a standard. People can pay for extra portions but 4oz is a standard REGARDLESS of size being served (mini, regular, large, etc). Not only is 2oz on the printed receipt but the SCALE shows they didn't even give 2oz. F THAT. Never coming back. It's not even about getting the sandwiches right. It's being robbed at least 4 times in a row when we've ordered.

I've been wanting to check this place out since they opened but have seen such mixed reviews…read more Finally decided to come by the other night to check it out. It was very bright and clean when I walked in. No other customers in there and only 2 employees behind the counter. They greeted me right away and were patient with me when I couldn't decide on what I wanted. I ended up getting a chicken bacon ranch wrap and a chicken Caesar salad. The wrap was okay -- fresh enough and tasty -- but nothing special, as it seemed very skimpy and portion was so so small. The service was decent. Overall, an average experience: good for a quick bite if you're in a hurry or if you want something simple and healthy. They have lots of options for sandwiches and wraps and salads. Will definitely return to try other items!

Saturdays I ask my fiance to swing by Bruchi's for their cheesesteak sandwich. It's gonna become a…read moreweekend routine, especially since they usually have a deal on it. The steak is always tender and well-seasoned, not overly salty like at some other places. The cheese is melted just right, and the grilled onions add a nice sweetness. The bread holds it all together without falling apart or getting too overly soggy. One of my favorite parts is the jalapeños they offer on the side. I always ask for them. They're fresh and spicy, and I like adding them to each bite for an extra kick. There's also plenty of parking, which makes it easy to get in and out, even on a busy Saturday.

Love Bruchi's but there's no point in ordering it. The website doesn't have the Vancouver location…read morelisted as order on line. The door dash has Inflated prices to the tune of $5 per sub verses if you go. That's not including all the fees. So it comes out like $15 more. laughable. Let me know when they get up to speed and I'll order. Food is great. Their ordering is horrible

La bottega is an amazing option for Italian food in downtown Vancouver. The atmosphere is casual…read moreand because it's also a market the walls are lined with wine. Even going on a Monday night, it was packed with people, however, we were able to snag a table for two without a reservation right away. The service was attentive and helpful. I got the full portion of the smoked mushroom ravioli and I absolutely loved it. I appreciated that the portion was quite large because too often ordering ravioli means you barely get any pasta. The sauce was decadent, savory, smokey, and had a hint of sweetness, which pulled everything together.

Tuesday night is half price bottle night, which was a happy coincidence, as we happened in on a…read moreTuesday. The biggest draw for me was the favorable reviews about gluten free options. Our server was friendly and quick. She answered questions and described the specials. They have gluten free focaccia!!!! It was super yummy, but it was also served kinda cold. Worth it. We ordered the fresh catch, which was halibut with some potatoes and grilled asparagus. The accompanying sauces were delicious. The asparagus was good. The white potatoes though had been cooked previously and weren't reheated enough. They were described as new potatoes but were definitely large chunks of russets. They were hard to eat. So we didn't. We also had the Punta di Fesa which is a braised beef dish with mushrooms on polenta. The balsamic mushrooms and polenta were so flavorful and delicious. It was a good thing that my husband started with this dish (we traded halfway through and had plenty to eat!) because I would have eaten his share of the polenta too. The beef however was dry and not what I would have expected from a braised beef. When we were given a knife, we were told we probably wouldn't need it. We did. The service here was friendly and helpful. Our server was knowledgeable about gluten free needs and recommended a great bottle of wine that went well with our fish AND the beef (which is tricky...yummy Chianti AND half price!). It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night at 7. There were people that ended up waiting but not too long. There are shelves of Italian goods all around you. My husband said he felt like he was eating in a store. You kind of are, but it was still cozy. I plan to come back to try the gluten free pasta and maybe a lunch sandwich if they have solid gf options there. Also, the dessert menu looked great. We were just full.