I'm always cautious about giving some place I've only tried once five stars, but I'll take a chance…read moreand do that in this case. Mothers is a great place to eat downtown, but I'd recommend making reservations or at least calling ahead. They get busy! Service was very friendly and our server checked in on us an acceptable number of times. Everyone we interacted with was also friendly and warm. The food came out quickly, hot, and prepared correctly. All items were quite tasty. It's not exactly gourmet in terms of you taking a bite and thinking it's the best thing you've ever eaten, but it's solid. I really want to try dinner there. Ambience is busy and bustling. Really it's what you'd expect for a downtown diner. This is the kind of place I would take people to who are coming in from out of town and I'm not sure how adventurous they are (mom & pop from Ohio for example) We will definitely eat here again.

I thought the staff was nice. It was really busy as it was Mother's Day, so I don't think it's a…read morefair representation of timely and attentive service. But when our server was with us, they were very nice and patient with my questions and requests. It's a bit loud when the place is on the full side, making it difficult to have a conversation. I wouldn't bring my girlfriend who is hard of hearing, at least with a group. I'd be curious to try more of the menu. I was very much not wowed by the breakfast. The beverages were however very nice, and I recently had the cobbler dessert and it looked amazing and tasted better. We had the coffee (Extracto, love.), I had a really good hef and my mother a very well balanced Bellini that I was very pleasantly surprised with trying. From what I saw, the lunch sounds very good and I'd be more apt to recommend folks give that a shot if they happened to be going there too. I'm not sure if I'd recommend as a must go stop. Vibe wise, the ambience is overall really nice. I think having rolled flatware, even with just upgraded napkins, would better complete the aesthetic you initially see and feel. This would also connect with the price point of the food and quality of the beverages. As a fellow server, on that note I would expect more consistent stronger visual appearance standards with servers. (Sorry guys! But some of you looked great!) Overall, I'd definitely join a friend for coffee and lunch over there in the future. Just wouldn't be my top pick for a celebratory brunch or intimate dinner with a date or friends and fam.

It's upscale ice cream... are you expecting to be disappointed?…read more I'm sure you at least know Salt & Straw by reputation... it's the preeminent ice cream chain in Portland. And for good reasons! The flavors, taste and experience are truly phenomenal. I typically try to visit during the day so that there isn't a long line. If you come anytime after 6 PM, expect to wait a while. It's just that good! The staff is always incredibly friendly and they will let you sample as many flavors as you like before you decide. They have standard staples for flavors and then seasonal ones that rotate every few months. This particular location has very little seating so you should plan to take yours to go. I recommend enjoying it while you stroll on NW 23rd. Otherwise, the staff will be happy to pack up a scoop for you and/or you can take a pint to go! Parking is a typical challenge for this area, but prices are reasonable and you can't beat the service. My favorite part of the experience is that first step into the front door when I smell the fresh waffle cones being made. From beginning to end, it's a scrumptious culinary experience that can't be missed.

We have tried Salt&Straw at various locations and states. Very consistent across it all…read more Open concept design. Benches against giant windows to feel the breeze (it was a hot day). I'm sure wintertime they shut it tight. Bathroom inside (need a code). The staff were very patient and friendly. You can ask as many samples as you want. Even if there's a line, it usually move fast. Creamy, strong flavor, good quality ice cream. The menu has interesting options. Even though we have been to many locations, we still haven't tried them all. There are tubs and merchandises on display if you like a souvenir.

Very comfortable and good food. Their vegan soup was…read moreabsolutely delicious, rich, and a must try. The burger was pretty average, but the description sounded very gourmet. Their desserts were excellent, decadent, and the star of the show.

Oh my word. Why have we never been here before?? We have looked in the window, gawked at the…read morefantastic treats that call to me like the Batman symbol... but this day we finally stopped. Everything on the menu looked amazing and I saw many menu items come out prepared and I knew I HAD to come back. Today, we got the fried chicken - hot honey - on cornbread. This was nicely proportioned and tasted amazing! That breading is to die for. Enough said. Now the real gem was this peanut butter torte - I cried a little inside!

10/10 no notes…read more Came in on a whim and was craving tartare. I had previously came from laurelhurst market which was closed randomly? So this was the next on the list and I'm glad I came. Got sat immediately during lunch on a weekday. Ordered the tartare and garlic soup. I asked if they had lattes and they recommended me go down the hall while I wait for my order for a coffee at ranger chocolate how fun! The tartare hit the spot. Ice cold, the meat was fresh, Briney from the olives. Delicious would get again. Garlic soup, very rich. Never had it before it was delightful. Was a quick stop so I only grabbed a couple things but this was such a joy would recommend ! Looking forward to returning to try more things on the menu.

Ordered: -2 cheese charcuterie…read more -Anchovies -Happy daiquiri -Lager Pro: -Friendly staff -Dog friendly (atrium seating) -Everything was tasty! Don't skip the cocktails! Con: -A bit pricey for the portion size during happy hour ($49 total including 20% automatic gratuity)

i love this concept and the execution. it's so fun to find lil gifts in addition to the lil dessertsread more

This place is legit. We came over to get a dessert and it was so cool. Vending machines for a…read moredessert who knew. We tried something we would have never tried and it was great. Such a cool place. Highly recommend it.

I'm typically not a pie person, but Lauretta Jean's completely changed my mind!! Every pie I've…read moretried here has been so DELICIOUSSS and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet. You can really taste the quality in the buttery crusts . The key like pie especially deserves the hype! One thing I really love about this place is that they're always rotating seasonal and occasional flavors, so there's usually something new worth trying. The fruit pies taste fresh instead of sugary, and even the cream pies feel balanced and light. It's the kind of dessert spot where you end up thinking about your next slice before you've even finished the current one The shop itself is cozy but be prepared because it gets bust even in the evening. There's usually a line and seating can be limited, but honestly it makes sense considering how loved this place is. Definitely one of the best dessert spots in Portland.

I'm from LA--I would literally come back just for this. Pies are out of this world. Service is…read morecool, very Portland. Ambience is chill, you can even eat on the sidewalk, they have a picnic tables. Blueberry Victorian is to die for.

nuvrei was another great fine on our foodie tour of Portland…read more Their pastries were delicious and their sandwiches were the star of the show. The service was good and the ambience at both cafés were awesome

Adorable locally own coffee shop. I think it was the owner working the front based off of his…read moreconfidence and pride in his pastries. He highlighted to us the baked good that he felt came out well that day. The chocolate croissant was flakey and well balanced and the canele was the perfect little sweet treat. The blueberry muffin was jam packed with blueberries. We also ordered the rose croissant which was fun to eat. The rose was not too overpowering and added a bit of uniqueness. 10/10 great way to start the day.

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)

OMG!! How have I lived in Portland for five years, and not tried this place before?!…read more Wife and I walked by on Valentine's Day and went in for pie and coffee! I had the GF chocolate with hazelnuts which was amazing and the individual size pie was just enough. Latte was delicious too! My wife had the meyer lemon meringue and hasn't stopped talking about it! It was so good! Staff were super friendly! We'll be back and I would highly recommend!

Wanted dessert after having lunch around the corner…read more Personal Pie ~ wanted a little more depth in the crust. Fillings were good but not enough to balance the thick crust. Way too small for the price. Then the tip request is always annoying when the counter service has an annoyed attitude. No cute vibe inside and loud from the kitchen. A couple mini picnic tables for two that are grungy outside.

This is hands down my fiancé and I's favorite ice cream shop ever. I lived in pdx for a month just…read morethree blocks away and we went at least once a week, back when it was Cool Moon. If I was a billionaire, I'd invest in this shop to open a second location by me in Maine. Small batch and homemade, these ice creams are luscious and delicious. They are not sickly sweet, and they don't need to be. They really let the flavors shine on their own. The thai iced tea is my favorite flavor, though the fresh banana is up there too. This trip already I have visited once IRL and later I ordered a shake from them for delivery to my hotel, which was great! No drop in quality there and they drew a cute little note. The service has always been amazing throughout the years. Got to meet THE Miss Oz herself one visit too! Scoops or in shake form, it's a must visit when we find ourselves back in PDX!

On a nice day in Portland, this was one of the only dessert places that stood out. We showed up…read morewith a couple people in front of us, yet still waited for 15 minutes to get ice cream. To me it's wild to wait that long for a scoop of ice cream. They only had a couple of workers, but they worked quite slow. Not great with a line out the door... There was lot of seating inside which was nice and a park right next door. Would come back, but make sure to come when there isn't a line or expect to wait.