As we consider a move up-river, we've been spending more time perusing the small communities of McKenzie Bridge and Blue River. Much to our delight, a new-to-us coffee shop is now open serving lattes, sandwiches, and other deli snacks most days from 8:30 to 2:30, or so. The two ladies (proprietors?) who helped us are gracious hosts, and pull a mean cup of espresso. While we waited on our sandwich order, we perused the large gift shop that included everything from country-themed relics my mom would love, to wonderful photographs of old McKenzie River land and early rock stars. The outdoor seating is wonderful on a sunny day, even with the highway noise. Make sure to put the Station on your list of good snack joints up the river. read more

Thank heavens they were there with their smiles and hot soups and sandwiches and coffee. The hot pastrami sandwich was excellent. It was just what we needed on those rainy days. There was an assortment of antiques and art and trinkets that added interest to the indoor dining area. We were staying about 7 miles away at Belknap Hot Springs, which did not any food service available. read more

Best hidden restaurant on hwy 126. I had the bleu burger. Best hamburger ever! My husband had their club sandwich. Great food with specials during the week and breakfast on the weekends. Wonderful, comfortable, eclectic atmosphere. Full bar too. read more

You want attitude from your server while ordering? You want to wait over an hour for your food? You want the wrong dish to be brought out after waiting for an hour AND have the server accuse you of lying about what your ordered? This is your place. read more

Try the B.A.L.T.T., you won't be disappointed! Normally I order their housemade potato salad, but I switched it up with French fries....delicious!! I had a great conversation with the head chef about his marinades and summer grilling options! Get out here, enjoy the food and then head out into the beautiful outdoors nearby! Walking distance to the river, just a quick drive to waterfalls, skiing, lakes, and a TON of camping! You'll fuel up with great food on your way out to a fabulous adventure! read more

The staff at this place are very friendly and helpful much like visiting a relative who is really happy to see you. The coffee shop and sandwich selection for lunch was an excellent choice. Menu included a number of very healthy items, the veggie sandwich was especially good. The staff didn't mind talking to me about what was in the food and it was very much appreciated. There certainly are a lot of things to look at in the dining area. The seating inside is in an antique and collectables gallery of sorts. It felt like being in that aunt or uncle's house for a luncheon. Outside seating was available too. Minor suggestion to the owners: it was a but confusing to find the front door with the outdoor displays, but i'm glad i found my way in. Excellent little cafe to stop by. read more

McKenzie Station Pub - Veggie Sandwich, also came with chips - Pubs Near Me - McKenzie Bridge, Oregon

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Brisket burger + pomegranate cider... simply amazing!!

Good food, stunningly poor service: Stopped in for a sandwich. The Club sandwich was actually good, if expensive at $11.00. The service was appalling. All staff seemed confused, untrained, and disinterested. The young man waiting tables and running the register had no idea how to perform either job. The older women, sometimes serving, sometimes taking orders, came off as genuinely annoyed that anyone wanted to spend money there. She was cold, terse, and rude. And those were her good points. This business desperately needs new management and a restart. read more

I love this place. Breakfast, lunch and now dinner and a bar. I have always loved the deli sandwiches and had a fantastic dinner there last night. Cozy setting. We will be back! read more

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You won't be disappointed with the amazing food, great outdoor area or friendly service. It's the only place I keep coming back to on my trip to McKenzie River from Portland. read more

Worth the trip, every single time! I live about an hour away and discovered this amazing place last year while attending a wedding up river. I go back about once a month and they never disappoint. There are often locals stopping in to chat with the owners and staff, the food is always delicious and most of it is homemade. I often get a cheeseburger or sandwich and I asked how the burgers were made...when I found out they ground the meats and hand prepared them, I knew it would be worth waiting for!! And they are! They even have homemade desserts which are outstanding! When you go to a town like McKenzie Bridge, life moves slow, people like to chat and you have the ability to just be in the moment. That's one of our favorite aspects of the restaurant...and the cocktails are pretty enticing, too ;) read more

AWESOME food! My husband and I had lunch here while camping nearby. They smoke all of their own meat, and we had a hard time making a choice. We finally settled on a Tri Tip Dip and Reuben, with regular fries, and sweet potato fries. The Dip came with jus, and a horseradish dip. Everything was fantastic - if we had been staying longer, we would have gone back again this trip; but will definitely return next time we are on that side of the mountains. We also appreciated that we could sit outside with our dogs (who also enjoyed samples of our sandwiches and fries!) Major YUM! read more

My husband and I stopped by for a meal to-go while we enjoyed the beautiful McKenzie River area. The gal working the walk up window was very sweet. They had a special sandwich, which had a special smoked Gouda sauce, and the chef made an exception and let me get a burger with the sauce on it! The burger was massive and delicious (they grind and smoke meats in house) and the fries were thin and crispy just like I like 'em! My husband got a fantastic French dip with the house smoked tri-tip and super yummy homemade potato salad. The food was very reasonably priced for the quality. Overall great experience and will gladly go back! read more

Fun & quirky coffee house & deli. Fun atmosphere that makes you want to explore the antiques, art and odd gifts. Glad I found this place - I was in desperate need for a caffeine fix while exploring the beauty of the McKenize River. Try the fresh baked blueberry or raspberry scones. read more

I read someone suggested the brisket burger here...I did...it was truly amazing! I've traveled the country for 35 years on business and pleasure and have had my share of good burgers...a few great ones. They have nailed it with the brisket burger! One of the best ever! The beef...the brisket ...the bun...the pickles....really really good. I'll be back! read more

Chris and Cyndy do an amazing job. The coffees are great, the sandwiches are big and flavorful and the dinners are fantastic! They do house ground burgers, burger specials, smoked brisket meals and everything tastes home cooked. 5 stars for sure! read more

We were just passing through, feeling hungry, and wondering if there'd be a place to eat. And there was McKenzie Station Pub! It's a funny little place, filled with all kinds of knick knacks, art, and stuff, but it was very comfortable and welcoming. And the food? Fabulous! We had turkey sandwiches, custom-made with extras we wanted, and thin shaved turkey - real turkey. They were sooooo delicious. We also had a side of potato salad, which was superb. Service was efficient, and very friendly. It was a great dining experience. read more

I have been here on two separate occasions. The first time the food was mediocre, overpriced and took forever. The second time the food was mediocre, overpriced and took forever. The coffee was, well, it was adequate. Also Fox News blaring in the background did not really help the ambiance. read more

Fast Forward 4 years Most of the curios are gone - replaced with a full service bar (yea) and more tables plus TV. Food is even better - much of it is local, organic . Meats are awesome including bacon and tritip( from specialty shop in Eugene ) I saw someone call the club sandwich expensive - it's a bargain as more than one can eat unless you are a logger or similar . Over the past 10 days I have had multiple breakfasts lunches and dinners there are all were very good. Last night's specials included a bowl of chili which was fantastic and very inexpensive . Hamburger is great Nice selection of wines and very affordable. As others have mentioned service can be a bit of a challenge. It is indigenous to the area with a dormant winter season and a very busy but diverse and busy summer. There's also great competition for summer help with other retail, construction, hospitality, rafting , fishing and such. Also the clientele runs from owners of million dollar vacation homes to students on a very tight budget . If you are in hurry ask for a menu as you are seated This is not the place to stop for a very quick meal ( other than coffee and baked goods) but rather a place to enjoy good food and wine in a great atmosphere. For those August days - they are air conditioned Overall very good experience over multiple meals where the goal was good food in a comfortable environment Inside and outside seating. Wifi. (outside seating can have a lot of noise in summer due to traffic. NOTE THEY CLOSE EARLY read more

Awesome lunch and coffee. I went there once each of the three days I was staying in the area. They have a full bar and serve dinner, so you can really get whatever you want. I had potato leek soup that was killer and a lemon drop martini that was really really good - and I'm pretty picky when it comes to my lemon drops! Will definitely go back here anytime I'm in the area. Cute place with a variety of seating arrangements. The food was excellent, can't wait to try dinner next time. read more

What a surprise! Have driven by for years - stopped today and enjoyed a fantastic lunch. Sandwiches and salads were all thumbs up winners with our group. This will become a regular stop for me when going over the pass. read more

Best place to get food if you're in McKenzie Bridge. Everything on the menu is good, but the burgers are especially good. The wait staff is very friendly. The only downside is that it can get pretty warm inside during hot days, but they do have outside seating. read more

Fell in here by chance our first night in town before a big mountain bike ride. Burgers, brisket, and a full bar! Don't let the "espresso" name mislead you. It's a serious restaurant. Did our ride and came right back for our second dinner. Met Chef Chris tonight and asked if he ships brisket! Love it!! read more

The burgers are killer good but seriously shouldn't they serve your fries with the burger? We have even had our appetizers served after the entree. Ugh. But the food is good the location is beautiful and the beer is good. read more

Food and Coffee's with a hometown touch. Amazing sandwiches, fabulous coffee, and a great eclectic mix of gifts in the giftshop. Worth the stop! read more

Cyndy the owner is an absolute doll! She stayed open 1/2 hour past closing while I drove; just so she could fill my very touchy stomach with scrambled eggs and cheese even tho breakfast hours were well over! She didn't need to do this for a complete stranger & it surely it wasn't a big order and yet; she was so friendly and helpful and I was so so very hungry and no one else along the highway would break their strict rules of breakfast being over! I returned the next day before closing but after breakfast and again she cooked me my scrambled eggs & cheese that taste better than any I have ever had because she uses pure virgin coconut oil to cook with! Bless your heart Cyndy for being so thoughtful and helpful when someone really needed it! I loved the little gift shop too, filled some Christmas stockings! I highly recommend this sweet little place. read more

Rudest server I've EVER encountered. 7 in our party, middle of the day on a Saturday. No one else at any of the tables. Just a couple guys at the bar watching a game. Took her almost 15 minutes to come and bring us menus and place settings. My husband actually got up to check to see if the dining area was even open, because we thought maybe we'd made an error about the hours. After aforementioned delay, she came to take our drink order and I asked for coffee. Not a freaking latte or espresso, a plain cup of coffee. Her reply: "well, I'll have to make a fresh pot...." like she was hoping I'd say, oh, don't bother I'll have water. I said "thank you, that's nice." We placed our orders; most of us were having lunch fare, burgers etc. I'm the only one who ordered coffee, and I'm the only one who was struck down with the most heinous case of diarrhea 30 minutes after leaving this establishment, that I almost missed my brothers wedding that afternoon!! Not saying that she did something to my coffee, but it does make one wonder. The burgers and fries were delicious, as was my side salad. So if you can get someone to seat you, not poison you, and actually act like they want to be at work and serving the public, then more power to you: eat here. Otherwise, take your chances on this place, or better yet, skip it and go elsewhere. read more

Breakfast was fine. Young guy making the drinks and food needs to attend some classes on customer service. His more than likely mom/grandma listened to my view but sure didn't appologize for his inappropriate comment. A simple appology would have gone a long way. We will not be stopping or staying at their cabins again read more

Delicious Chicken Orzo soup with a special touch of toast and grapes on the side! Service was equally 1st Class....polite and friendly. Don't pass this place on your way up or down the Mckenzie! read more

WE stopped here for lunch on our way over to Bend. I had the Brisket Sandwich, which literally melted in your mouth. And my wife had the Roast Beef Sandwich, which was equally delicious. The potato salad was top notch also. This restaurant is so homey, and they also serve specialty coffees, and a full bar. I would recommend this place to anyone, and I have been trying to get the word out. The chef even came out to see how our food was. Very friendly, and great service !!!!!! The prices are fair too :) read more

great folks great food great drinks [check out the fresh squeezed screw driver] great location !