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.

Not from this area, but desperately wish we had something like this in our area! I love the build…read moreyour own options and the variety they have. A hearty meal, a decent price, fresh ingredients. Some ingredients can be warm or cold (like the quinoa). The person who served me was also super nice--I took a while deciding what I wanted to add, asked questions about certain ingredients, and added a bunch of random stuff (like pickles with sweet potatoes) and got no judgement haha! Whenever I visit Portland, I'll always try to grab a meal here. Also, last time I came, I ordered a BYO wrap and refrigerated it so I could eat it the next day. A day later, it was STILL so good.

Fresh, tasty ingredients with customizable options for the build your own salad. Cilantro lime…read morevinaigrette dressing was delicious. You can get 8 toppings on your salad base and a $5 off your first order coupon signing up for the email list. Staff was friendly and the line went quickly.

It can be challenging to find a filling airport meal that doesn't leave you in pain, but Evergreens…read morewalks that line for me. The Med Over Heels Mediterranean bowl is outstanding with fresh ingredients and lots of flavor. It's so filling, I'll have to take the leftovers on the plane. Also, there's plenty of seating next to it so it's a great place to avoid the crowd at the gate.

This place is AMAZING! I had seen some ads and heard of it opening up around Portland, but didn't…read moreget the chance to go until I had a flight out of concourse E in PDX. Holy cow, this place is great. As a former NYer who desperately misses Sweetgreen, this place is that and so much more. The menu is extensive, with options for wraps, salads, rice bowls, and breakfast options too. I tried the Jalapeno Business bowl - which remains my current favorite - and the Spice Spice Baby with chicken instead of pork on two separate visits. Everything is so fresh and nutritious. Both times I went, the staff was also super friendly! Great experience all around. Although PDX does already have some great untraditional airport food options that don't make me feel like trash before a flight, Evergreens truly takes the cake. Great options for high protein, high fiber, vegetarian, vegan, etc. There's something for everyone here! I will be arriving at the airport early just to walk down to concourse E for the foreseeable just to go here. Praying that they open more locations closer to Portland but until then, happy to make this a VERY rewarding airport treat.

Crave Burger is a solid choice for burgers! It is a very casual spot. Inside felt loud so we sat…read moreoutside at the picnic style tables. There are umbrellas for shade. You seat yourself. The menu has a variety of burgers to try, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. They have a small selection of beer on tap. I decided to try the traditional burger. I ordered it with grilled onions. The burger was juicy and flavorful. The burgers are big and can be split between two people. The fries were tasty. They had seasoning in them and were the right about it crisp. We were well taken care of by our server. She was very friendly and attentive. Overall, my first time at Crave Grill was great!

We were greeted with a happy face asking us if we're ready to order. I had never been there before…read moreso it took time for me to decide. Menu selections were many --- burgers, fish & chips, tacos, hummus. Love the healthy options. It was lunch hour and they were busy. It wasn't too loud in there so we could hear each other and have fun talking while waiting for our food. Restaurant is small and kitchen smaller but they seemed like the staff was managing fine. I would like to comment on the visibility of this location. Since it's tucked away and a spa is in the front I didn't see it and had to turn around. Consider additional flags to add to where you're at because GPS tells us it's right there and it's not RIGHT there. I decided on fish tacos and I couldn't taste the fish. It felt like I was eating cole slaw in a soggy crispy taco shell. Consider deleting this item or improving how you make fish tacos. Too much greens and mayo where you can't taste the fish. Overall food, service and ambiance was okay.

Wow, this was great, the food is plentiful and delicious…read more And would you believe this, the staff is paid a living wage! When you leave a tip, it doesn't go to the staff, instead it goes to help feeding the needy. Much respect! I will return!

There is a lot of upside to this place and overall, the best diner in Vancouver. I got the…read morebreakfast platter $17.50 and a Bloody Mary $10 and it was good. Service was good and the venue was nice with parking.

Came here for brunch with a girlfriend and I really appreciated all the vegan options they had and…read morethe coffee was delicious as someone who doesn't drink coffee like that! They have oat milk for those who are dairy free and their vegan chorizo was very delicious! They even gave us a free dessert to take home so I would highly recommend this place to go for brunch either with a few friends or by yourself to get a nice book. Brunch is kind, brunch is fine I am happy anytime my friend and I find a classy place to dine

Cecilia has garnered a 4 1/2 star rating, and I thought this was going to be a 5 star rating...but…read morenope. It is a strong 3. We loved Amaro's Table, another restaurant in the company, but Cecilia had a few glitches. First of all...we loved Hanah. She was very friendly and engaging. We don't know if it was her or the kitchen, but our food took too long. When it arrived it was beautiful. Two people had the Benedict and I had the Dutch Baby with a side of sausage. Both were excellent. But, I still don't understand why the accompanying maple syrup is served cold, and not heated?? Regarding the benedicts, the eggs were borderline hard. One person felt the hollandaise was too salty. The coffee delivery was very slow to one of the patrons. The restrooms and the general appearance of the restaurant was also perfect. We were surprised by a complimentary plate of donuts since it was our first visit to Cecilia. These were hot and very fresh. I noticed the tables around us remained dirty and were not bussed. Even if you don't plan to use the tables again, they should be cleaned and set-up quickly. It was just ok, and not a restaurant I will rush back to.

This is my go-to place for every meal because I can count on it being highly nutrient dense, pretty…read moreand tasty. Probably the best option for anyone with a hangover too. It's fairly expensive however at the very least- the savory bowls are worth it. I wish they had a veggie heavy smoothie.

ordered the Berry Sunny with oat milk and the Celery Juice. Unfortunately, they mixed up my order…read moreby making a different smoothie by accident, then forgot to replace the cashew milk with oat milk. The drinks were good, but unfortunately, I didn't get the oat milk that I wanted. After the mix-up, they apologized and assured me that my drink had oat milk. It wasn't oat; I realized it after I had left. I have a problem with cashews, so I gave them to my friend. They were kind, and the inside was nice and quiet. I would definitely go back and try it again, and I do think it will go way better next time. This was my first time, which is why my opinion is a little low, but I do think it was just a one-time mess-up. Hopefully it doesn't happen again.

Wow what a tucked away restaurant - literally! It might be easy to pass The minnow because it's…read morelocated slightly below street level and is a quaint little shop. My friend and I were craving something light after a workout class in the area and it was the perfect menu for a hot day. Items are a little more expensive but they're farm fresh ingredients that fill you up. I would recommend trying miso sesame shitake cold noodles and add an extra egg. My friend and I were sharing and they were kind to split it up for us in our own bowls. The noodles were chewy and the ponzu sauce added a lightness to the savory sesame. Veggies were fresh and added the crunch needed to the dish. They had tasty kombuchas in their fridge too - nice to pair with the noodles! Surprisingly they own the seating on the patio as well so you can grab a nice view while you wait for your order. They bring it out to you but you need to buss it back downstairs afterwards. Worth a visit for sure and need to come back to try their smoked fish toast.

Cute vibe! I enjoyed their eclectic style and wine selection. The food is always refreshing, though…read moretypically very light on the salt. Kind staff.

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

Excellent food and lot's of choices! The chicken sandwich was amazing. Good service and pricesread more

So I have to say I LOVE this place. Quickly seated us and here is the BEST part our waitress ANNA…read morewas an absolute fabulous person. We were there for my son-in-law's birthday and she was so happy upbeat, friendly accommodating and just made the experience 1000 times better. Management please give her a shout out