As a local who consistently goes to this place quite a bit over the last few years it has become harder and harder to go there due to the bartending staff, they always seem so agitated to be working and to actually be social and try and help the clients that pay their tips. If I wanted an attitude every time I went to have a beer, I would probably stop drinking. The food is good and overall, the tavern is cool but definitely could use a change of scenery with the bartending staff as the potential for increase traffic and sales could go up quite a bit with people that actually smile and make you feel welcome. read more

I'd probably give this a 3.5 if I could. Totally solid little dive bar that offers good and affordable food and drink options. I'm only there on weekends but they do offer some cool live music options. Ok one thing that sets them apart is their pudding shots. They are SO GOOD so definitely try them if you haven't. It looks like an old diner (I'm sure it was back in the day) so there is plenty of cool bar seating. I've never had bad service there and their food arrives quickly. There's a decent menu selection of traditional bar fare. I love Mock Crest; it's a great little dive with a lot of local regulars. read more

We always pass this place on Sunday mornings and every-time we drive past we say "that place looks fun" or "looks like they have good food" mind you looks like a hole in the wall! Today we parked and came inside! We were right! Fun and yummy food. The service was great; Alex, Jason and Danny were working and they were awesome! The menu has great options, food was delicious. Coffee was strong and yummy! I got the 2x2x2 which was discounted because it was before 10am! My partner got the Mexican bowl and it was delicious (sausage is crazy good) both our food plus 2 coffees was less than $30. I saw really great reviews on here and some sad ones but those were super old so whoever treated those customers poorly has hopefully been long gone! We are hispanic and had amazing service, no one even there was rude or disrespectful, quite the opposite we had a lovely time. We would love to come back. read more

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Great spot and service. Karaoke as well. Was treated well and checked on. I wish I lived in the area; I'd be here more often

I havent heard a live band in so long, this was refreshing. I took myself on a solo date attending and enjoyed every last moment of it. I know I am supposed to be reviewing the venue BUT God Nova sung her heart out and the band was so good, I held back tears.... Besides that, I didnt have much expectations for the place, after all its a Tavern... a men's cave...HOWEVER it was welcoming especially for the price. I ordered 2sliders and boneless chicken (aka nuggets) sooo delicious read more

This is a great laid back neighborhood bar. The prices are good. The tater tots were nice and crispy and their ranch is super good. All the pride flags also make it a very welcoming environment. read more

Mock Crest Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love Mock Crest. It's my go-to whenever I can find time to go get a drink. I brought my nephew here for his first drink on his 21st birthday and he enjoyed himself so much we found ourselves staying for way longer than expected. The food is always great and so piping hot! The servers/bartenders are so friendly and genuinely kind. They are so inclusive and are always so happy to accommodate. read more

Still offers a great Breakfast with tasty hot sauces not fiund in most other places, and Live Music on Saturday nights. I have enjoyed this lively neighborhood tavern for decades. Come be seen in the Lombard scene!! Share tables indoors if you can, to meet people. Outdoor deck garden is popular. Bartenders and daily Specials are reliably good. Say hi when to see me. And remember to check in to get a free drink, when you order food from the Specials board. Too many Tvs for me, but something for everyone. Sports of all kinds, state-supported gaming, and blooper screen Decile meter visible...just point at it and wave to the band to get them to lower the level a bit. Please ip the Bands, as there is no cover charge to help ensure each gets the State Minimum Wage, and they work past midnight fairly often to keep people happy. read more

Super friendly neighborhood bar. Not quite a dive. I came in for a late snack and ordered the chicken tender basket. They were outstanding. So hot and fresh. read more

Service is ok. Mid afternoon not many here. Prices are not bad at all. The food is really good. This burger is huge and really tasty. Nice dive bar ambiance that I love. read more

Mock Crest Tavern - Jalapeño ham burger. - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great bar food and the staff is amazing! Great vibe and everyone is welcome. It is an older bar, but very clean and comfortable.

Great neighborhood place, great food Gabe is the best, good neighbors are there daily .

Hands down the best bar in North Portland. Everything about this place is great, the food, drinks, and atmosphere always deliver. My boyfriend always says it's the coziest place, and I agree. Everyone who works here is really cool. My favorite combo is when the woman with short gray hair is cooking and the woman with glasses is bartending. They're the best, but honestly, everyone here makes you feel welcome. It's just a great bar. read more

Most bartenders are super kind. Cooks are awesome. The shorter woman with dark hair is not kind.

A nice cozy bar on Lombard right before you enter St. John's. Very comfortable with super nice bartenders and good food they even do live music on Saturdays happy I live close to it will be back sooner then later read more

This is a perfect dive bar. The food is delicious (highly recommend the BLT w turkey and the chicken fingers). The drinks are strong and reasonably priced. Always a good selection of beers available. A round of pudding shots is a must if anyone in your group is celebrating something... or you're just in the mood for dessert. The wall to wall carpet reminds you "you're in a dive bar" and keeps snobs at bay. Is it weird to say that the "regular culture" is better at the MCT? I swear this place attracts a high caliber of well behaved, experienced drinkers; people are friendly and unpretentious and, look, the drinks are strong, but still the patrons are rarely a hot mess and I've never witnessed any drama. The bartenders are chatty if you're looking for a chat, and it's pretty common to see strangers strike up a conversation over cigarettes out back. There's an LGBTQ flag flying and planned parenthood job ads hanging in the bathrooms. There are sports on TV if you're into that and video poker if you're into that, but as someone who's into neither I don't find that either dominates the scene. As a regular who comes in once or twice a week, most of the bartenders know my order by heart, and all of them are super friendly. The service is quick and reliable. Love to hang out in the back on a nice summer day, love to cozy up in the bar on a cold winter night. No judgment from the staff if my partner and I spend a couple hours nursing a couple of drinks. Sometimes the music is terrible, but I find that adds to the coziness -- feels like going to hang out at a friend's house and having to listen to whatever crap they like. No kids and no dogs allowed. Poker Wednesdays fills up the bar during the winter when the backyard isn't an option. MCT is a treasure. So grateful to have it in the neighborhood and hope it never changes. read more

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It's out towards St Johns. It's summer, Saturday Night. A Blues Band is playing, Local dive bar. Nice patio out back. Local beer on tap. Doesn't get better. Worth checking out. read more

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Hmmmmm.... I cannot classify this as a Dive Bar. I've been to a generous handful in my day, and this is upscale divey if not a classy dive bar. It is a gem and I had a great time visiting here with my daughter and her friends from UP. I remember seeing the MCT the first time we dropped her off as an entering freshman and I told her, "when you turn 21, we are going there". She is ready to graduate so it was a likely choice to stop by and grab a beer to celebrate. The staff is friendly and truly welcoming. We had so much fun watching the Blues Band that was playing, I didn't want to leave. The prices are reasonable, the interior is fun, and the overall vibe just wants you to order one more drink. We ordered a few appetizers for the table which were also good for bar food. The bartender treated us to some pudding shots... never had one, thought they only came in Jello ... oh my, so good, strong, and on the house. Thank you! We will be back, as we have a new Pilot in the house, giving me 4 more years to visit and have some fun at MCT. read more

Portland is the land of food trucks, dive bars and taverns...The Mock Crest Tavern is nestled in the Kenton/Arbor Lodge neighborhood right off Lombard Street....A dark tavern vibe with a great beer selection (local craft beers on tap) and awesome customer service which makes this tavern one of the best in Portland...We rolled in a little after 9AM on a Sunday morning not expecting much...We were surprised how quickly the tavern filled up with the breakfast crowd!...The menu had all the great breakfast classics excluding some house favorites like the Egg Mock Muffin & Chicken Fried Steak with housemade gravy both came with delicious country potatoes!...The staff was super friendly and very attentive and our meal was delicious!...Loved this tavern!!...See you next time we're in Portland Mock Crest Tavern!! read more

This place was great! We stopped for a near by geocache (webcam) and decided it would be a great idea to get some food. The food was great and priced fair. The French toast was amazing 3 slices for the order so 6 1/2STP in total. The sausage scramble was great and filling. The potato's made this even more amazing as they are crispy on the outside and almost smashed potato's on the inside. Staff was friendly and it seemed like it was filled with lots of locals. Amazingly fun conversations going on in the room and was a blast to just watch and listen. read more

If you want a truly great Tavern burger and food this is the spot! Also great live music.

A semi hidden classic looking tavern, my first time here. I just saw "tavern" and thought YES. 1PM on a Saturday, no line, late brunch after getting stuck in IKEA (my mistake) and needed a brunch drink. Delicious BFK and saw the special... peanut butter bacon French toast with eggs for $10.75, another YES Back patio is way cute, covered and a few spots out in the sun with a backyard of a house vibe. Staff rules, service was fast, food was great, drinks get you drunk! read more

Mock Crest is a neighborhood tavern, adults only. The food is definitely not just an afterthought, however. Fantastic and tasty - best bar food (burger and tot for me) I've had in a long time. read more

The smell from outside of the burgers cooking drew me in! The burgers here are really high quality and good! Super fresh! The meat is the best part of the burger! The bacon was peeeeeerfect! Let me say, the tatter tots may be the best I've had! The fries are ok but the tots are fire! Come try! read more

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Placed an order over the phone and the lady was rude and condescending. When we walked in the lady asked us to wait for the hostess to be seated, so I let her know that we were there for a pick up order and she snapped at me to just wait, then loudly grumbled that we were 4 minutes early for our order. We had intentionally come a few minutes early to throw in a few bucks at the video lottery while we waited, but at that point I was afraid I'd get scolded if I approached a machine. The hostess came to grab my card and I crossed the forbidden line into the now open dining area to hand it to her. Predictably, the cook again flipped out at me. That was my mistake and I understand the need for me to not cross if I wasn't eating in, but I should mention there were literally no diners inside and I had a mask on. Meanwhile, the lady COOKING THE FOOD, had NO MASK ON the entire time and was helping the girl punch phone orders into the register and returning to cook food without washing her hands. Once we got home I realized half of the toppings listed on the menu were missing from my sliders. My husband said his burger was just okay and the fries were so greasy and half cooked/soggy that he threw them all out. He put it best that if the lady was just rude and the food was good or vice versa, it would have been fine, but the combo of bad customer service and bad food (not to mention unsanitary COVID protocol from the cook) made it so much more disappointing. read more

Mock Crest Tavern - Mediocre Veggie Sliders, missing half of the toppings listed on the menu. - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The BLTT was exactly what I needed and the tots were perfectly crunchy. The staff were really wonderful as well. read more

Mock Crest Tavern - BLTT with tots - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Terrible racist place told a family of Mexicans they can wait at the door or leave and a couple behind them and just walked right in and took a seat and treated them with the up most respect and served them right off the bat with out making them wait and when the Mexican family asked hey I've been waiting for a table she said then leave then when I came (mind u I'm black) with my other friends she said you can leave you order to much food and don't appreciate that in my bar this isn't a hangout spot u may leave then called me N***r and said don't like it than leave most terrible experience in my life read more

My buddy Gator was bragging about the size and quality of this burger he had at Mock Crest Tavern, and I was skeptical of his ability to find the "ultimate burger" he professed. I was in doubt, especially once I seen the little bitty Tavern... He got me, the Jalapeño Swiss burger with fries was f@?(&n smoking.just saying! read more

Great place with amazing bar food. I found their forward thinking of not doing any food to go a really great business idea. See you tomorrow for breakfast! read more

Mock Crest Tavern is a solid dive-ish bar in the neighborhood. I say "ish" simply for the fact that I don't normally associate dive bars with live jazz/blues music (that was actually quite good) and people keeping their shiz together and not being obnoxiously drunk in public. My partner's been craving a BLT and we've been meaning to try this place out. We stopped in on a Saturday night to order, as they don't take to-go orders over the phone. We drank a beer, played some lotto, and enjoyed the live music before taking our food home. I will say that I got the sense that this is definitely a neighborhood bar for an older-ish crowd. Bartenders knew most people's names at the bar, no one was acting too drunk or rowdy, and people were really respectful when the musicians were playing. These are good things. I appreciate it. Our BLTs (one regular and one with turkey for an extra $3) were good, but definitely on the steep side for the portion. When I pay $9 for a BLT, I'm expecting a pretty hefty sandwich. There were two or so small strips of bacon (not high quality), a piece of lettuce, and maybe two sliced tomatoes. It was similar for the turkey BLT as well. The fries were fine, but I was more impressed with the tots. They really stood out in my mind, as they were perfectly crispy and aggressively seasoned. Overall, this is a nice option in the neighborhood compared to other bars (I'm looking at you, T-Room). While I felt a little let down by the food, I'd still like to try out more of their menu. At the very least, I'll be back to grab a drink and listen to some nice live music. read more

I used to love this place but the food and service has gone downhill. There has been staff changes, this horrible bar tender, thin long dark hair and she always seems to be working. She is unavoidable and it's my neighborhood pub. She was absolutely rude to my partner and I not just the first time we went there since changes but 3 times. Super unfortunate.... read more

If you've driven down Lombard, you've probably passed this glowing bar and wondered what it's all about. Well I'm here to tell you that this is a hidden gem of N Portland and worth a stop in. It's cozy and inviting inside. It's the kind of bar that feels like the other customers are your family and you're all enjoying a night cap together. They have different nights featuring live music, karaoke and trivia. There's also a big back patio with chairs and even grass to lay in for the summer months. The food is superb and more than you'd expect at a dive bar. Great burgers and fried food, but also healthier options like salads. I'd recommend adding the grilled onions to whatever you order! My final recommendation (very top secret inside knowledge), is to try their pudding shots! Just do it. Getting drunk never tasted so good. read more

I've driven by here dozen's of times, always wanted to stop in. Today I did...and thank you, Mock's Crest. Holy cow...amazing food. I ordered the mushroom and swiss burger with a side salad. I'll let the picture do the speaking. The bartender was beyond attentive, and the background conversation within the bar was engaging. Can't wait to come back. read more

Mock Crest Tavern - Mushroom and swiss with a side salad. Can't wait to order it again. - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been a regular here for a little over 5 years now, and there's a reason for that beyond proximity. The food is excellent, the service is beyond excellent, and the atmosphere is exactly what you'd want in a low-key neighborhood tavern. No frills, no pretense- just consistently excellent service, food, and drinks. And note that I said consistently- because it's good every time. To the handful of people who've left bad reviews, all you've done is make me question your judgement and/or taste. In five years I've never had a bad experience here, so I can't help but think your expectations or your attitude (or both) were the problem. But that's fine, there are plenty of other places you can go- just leaves more space for me and my friends at the ol' MC. read more

I heart this place. Like really. Not only is the staff really nice, but all of the patrons are too. A real sense of community here. I came on a Sunday morning, and decided to give their $2.99 breakfast special a try. A short stack and bacon, both surprisingly good, for super cheap? Hell yeah! For drinks, I got a Bloody Mary. Now, I'm pretty picky about my bloodies (not too spicy or watered down). This one lived up to my expectations. read more

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I walked in to use their ATM, located near the back on the left hand side, just past the end of the bar. As soon as I stepped in, I heard the sweet sound of live blues music, promptly followed by an older gentleman grabbing me by my elbows and proceeding to dance his heart out! I love dancing and it was terribly hard to resist in that atmosphere. I just wanted to use the ATM and ended up having so much fun! I didn't eat (mistake) but the food smelled as you would expect, greasy and appetizing. The seating was cramped, but then I assume they switched things up to make room for the live band and dancing. The lighting is sort of romantic, and the whole place has a 50s diner feel to it. It's obvious that there's people doing a nopo bar crawl, tourists and of course the regular. The age range seemed to be mid 20s-mid 50s. Nobody behaving their age. Swing by, it's a nice crowd even on a Sunday. read more

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When I first moved to Portland and discovered this concept pf drinking booze with your breakfast, I used to come here fairly often. I'm pretty sure they do this back in Boston as well, I just never used to join in the brilliant tradition. But I hadn't been to Mock Crest in years maybe and Restaurant.com offered up a coupon - so count me in. A great way to go on a lazy rainy Friday. A tap beer and a whiskey and coke to start. I even had call whiskey choices. I went with Black Velvet. If it's good enough for Kojak, it's good enough for me. Our nice and enthusiastic waittress told us the specials. Stuffed pork loin, stuffed with stuffing and served with mashed potatoes. She was especially enthusiastic about that one so we got it. It was superb. The only thing that would have made it better was gravy, but no biggie. We also got the deluxe burger with fries. Both were excellent! I AM a fan! Out in the lovely "bier garden", (it really is lovely, and clean) we smoked butts and engaged in some discussion of Kevin Costner films and old school bands with some nice guys. Wasn't till I was going back in did they point out the heater! Only thing I don't like is too many video poker machines. The place just isn't big enough... they should take half of them out! But a buck is a buck is a buck. All in all I'm glad I added the Mock Crest back into my repetoire! read more

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Sometimes I come here for poker on Monday's. Service is pretty slow, but friendly enough (they seem to be constantly short staffed). Anything with fried fish is pretty good and the burger is definitely delicious grease monster. As for the chicken strips, the portion size is smaller than other local bars, like Greeley and Twilight Room. Keep in mind food will come out slow since the kitchen is tiny. Their patio area is fairly large. I heard they have free blues jam nights and a cheap breakfast, so there is probably more to this bar than meets the eye. read more

I stumbled into a quaint neighborhood bar in north Portland this past weekend, Mock Crest Tavern, which I can't wait to hit this summer for its backyard bier garden. This place reminded me sort of a pub in Germany with a variety of good beer on tap and a charming garden patio in the back. The menu isn't fancy and it doesn't have to be. You can get a good burger and even better tots. If you're alone, you can borrow one of their laptops for free and get online. They also have free music, which is another plus. Tip: Try their homemade soup on a cold night. read more

Mock Crest Tavern - Burgers Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We came here for a nearby Geocache and was happy to make this our breakfast stop. Coming from Alaska I didn't know serving food at a bar in the am was a thing so I was skeptical. It turned out great though. 20 bucks for French toast which was good and the veggie scramble with potatoes which was good too. We left happy and satisfied. The two workers were happy and nice too. I'd check it out no matter what time a day. read more