This is a place that must be witnessed to really take in the full experience. It's an old A-frame…read morebuilding that has been modernized into a coffee and pastry shop. There is a great exterior patio area and the service is delightful. I honestly had never heard of a kolache before I visited this facility. I can honestly say that it's a unique but delicious pastry that comes with your choice of filling at this shop. I went with the OG and was definitely not disappointed. I was able to chat with the owner while I waited for my food and had a very lovely interaction. In general, the atmosphere is very friendly and seemed like a very family friendly environment. Definitely check it out if you want to have some quality service while trying a pastry you've probably never heard of... all at an affordable price and in a vintage style restaurant.

It's a nice place with very friendly people, it's got some nice seating too, but for me the best…read morepart is the food. I ordered three different savory kolaches, and being from Texas I was wondering if they'd hold up. The OG is almost exactly the same, it's got a slightly different texture and the breading is less flaky than what I usually get at home, but it's still very good. The Bacon Me Happy was also super good, it's not like the usual savory kolaches back home but it was very tasty. The Happy Bird uses turkey sausage, which is good for anyone who wants less red meat in their diet, and I liked the cheese a lot. One more difference between these and the ones back home is these are less rectangular, which I think is closer to the original recipe than the ones I'm used to having.

Wow Cow absolutely delivered! We had the Burger and it was seriously one of the tastiest burgers…read moreI've had-- packed with unique, bold flavors that all worked perfectly together. We also tried the BOP Bowl, and it was pure mouthwatering goodness. The beef was so tender it practically melted in your mouth. Next time I'll definitely add an egg on top for a little extra protein--it would be the perfect finishin~ touch! The food is creative and it's done right, Wow Cow is definitely worth checking out. The little park to sit at is charming as well. They do have bathrooms if needed.

Updated: to clarify, I ate this the week before Burger week and though I said take out, it was a…read more5min drive and ate it right away. My friend ordered take out for us. I got their kalbi burger and I could really taste the Korean flavors as it had a mixture of sweet and savory. It was a bit sweeter than I expected. The burger tasted alright but for me, nothing outstanding. We also ordered the basil truffle fries. The texture was alright but I wish it had more truffle flavor. I couldn't really taste it nor the basil. The chicken nuggets were okay, typical nuggets. I'm glad I tried but maybe eating it in person would've made it more fresh and the buns would be less soggy. I really liked the little cow we found in our fries. It was quite small though, good thing the toddler we ate with didn't take it and attempt to eat it.

First time coming here, food was amazing as well as the service. Everything on the menu looked…read moregreat so I had a hard time choosing what I wanted to order!

Babica Hen is our favorite breakfast spot in Lake Oswego. The restaurant space has a simple farm to…read moretable vibe: wood floors, dark wood furniture, and lighter colored walls decorated with modern artwork. There are a few tables outside too, complete with propane heaters and umbrellas. We have been coming here with our kids since they were in highchairs. The rotating Waffle of the Month specials have always been a hit with them. The menu offers a lot of flexibility regarding component selections and preparation. Favorites include the Smoked Salmon Avocado Benedict, the Iron Miner's Scramble (eggs, red potatoes, bacon, caramelized onion, black beans, and gravy), and the Lake Grove Breakfast (omelet or scramble). The food is tasty and high quality, as are the coffee and the Bloody Marys. Service is friendly and competent in our experience. Babica Hen takes reservations for parties of eight or more - otherwise, it's first come, first served. The restaurant is located next to the (formerly COVID mask-wearing) large elephant statue which is part of Lake Oswego's Gallery Without Walls outdoor sculpture exhibition. Our kids compliment my wife's homecooked breakfasts by exclaiming, "We're eating at Mama-ca Hen!"

We had a large group that came in for dinner and our server was amazing! I wish that I would've…read moreasked for her name, she has long blonde hair, had the front part braided, it was super cute! I was able to capture four different photos of food. The filet was cooked to perfection! The beef tenderloin tips with the mashed potatoes, asparagus and crispy onions were delicious! The ahi poke bowl was fresh and crisp! The king salmon was a generous portion and very tasty! This is a great place for those larger groups or for a great date night! Definitely recommend!

Food~First time trying this restaurant. Baby Back Ribs were good but, even better with the sauce…read more Fries were hot, crispy, and soft in the middle. Coleslaw was mid (lacking seasoning and, that pinch of sugar) Fish was well seasoned (a few parts of the batter wasn't all the way cooked). Drinks were strong and, very good. Service~We were seated in the inside but, my husband didn't like the coldness from the waitress. So I asked the hostess if we could move outside (they immediately accommodate even though it busy). We got the most down the earth and, sweetest waitress. She knew the menu, brought out wine to taste (but I am not a wine drinker unless it's all that being served and, if I want a drink). She even suggested certain dishes that were popular. Ambiance~It's was very dark in the inside. But, the patio has a great view, warm, and very welcoming. Restroom in the back to the right. Plenty of parking. It's a nice restaurant I would like to try other items later in the future.

Terrific place. Their corn chopped salad is a winner. Great soups. Chicken sandwich winner. Nice…read morestaff with little turn over .... Cool patio. Really enjoy coming here

If the could somehow figure out the service challenges they have I would move them to a 5 star…read more Mandatory 18% gratuity so often what you get is random servers and then they forget about you. That said the food is always good and their soup might be the best in clackamas county. Affordable drinks as well. We like to sit in the bar where you get more consistent service if you sit literally on the bar stools.

Growing up, I spent a fair amount of time around fire stations…read more My Dad was a firefighter. As a kid, that meant climbing around the trucks, knowing the difference between a fire truck and a fire engine, screwing around in the long-gone handball court down at Station 1, and thinking firefighters were basically superheroes. Strong. Brave. Fearless. And sporting absolutely bad ass mustaches. (For those of you who don't know, a fire truck carries the ladders, and a fire engine carries the hose. Trust me, firefighters are very particular about the distinction. They're also surprisingly proud of hose size. Honestly, who doesn't want to ride in the vehicle with all the hose.) There was a period in American history where every firefighter looked like he was either fighting a five-alarm blaze or auditioning to be the next Dirk Diggler. Thick. Powerful. The kind of mustache that could put out a five-alarm blaze and still have enough left in the tank to offer free mustache rides to the neighborhood ladies. It was magnificent. So, when I heard pFriem was opening a brewery in Milwaukie's old firehouse, I knew I had to check it out. Not for the mustache rides, mind you. At this stage in life, I'm not offering them for free and I'm not looking to ride one. Not in this economy. The old firehouse has been transformed into an incredible space. Too many historic buildings get remodeled into something so generic that it could just as easily be a bank, the office for the city of Milwaukie, or a luxury apartment leasing center. Or they become a McMenamins. Not this place. The massive doors, high ceilings, and creative use of the firepole (without turning it into a strip club)...it still retains some of the charming characteristics of a firehouse. Just one where the emergency now involves deciding whether my liver can handle one more pint. And speaking of beer, pFriem is pFriem. Easily one of my top 5 favorite breweries. Plus, the food is excellent. Years ago, firefighters gathered here waiting for the next alarm. Later it became city offices, which is admittedly a less exciting use of a firehouse. Today, people gather here for great beer, good food, and conversation. Honestly, that's a pretty great third act for an old building. Five stars. Still no mustache rides, though.

Part 1 Dropped after…read morea pageant I had judged. Time was pretty late 8:30ish I'd say. Had the Tropical Hazy IPA and it was delicious for a beer. John the bar tender said their Mac n Cheese was the best so I ordered it. OMG was it ever yummy!!! Took the rest home it was so good. Hands down better than Applebee's Returned today for happy hour and John was workin the bar and he offered me a new beer to taste. I ended up choosing the one I liked the first time in. Today I'm having the mini version of Mac n Cheese plus my favorite beer Come in and see these folks it's a great place to hang out. Outstanding and Friendly service

Forget that Biscuits Cafe - THIS is da place for authentic biscuits and gravy folks, made with love…read moredaily by its Georgia owner. Amazing fluffy biscuits, huge chinks if sausage in the gravy, a generous portion! Yowsah! Makes thus Southern Girl 's heart (ok, and tastebuds!) sing!!! Nice benches close by, and I hear they make a mean teriyaki too! Mmmmm - my fav place to go on "Carb Day". Tim Ferriss, author of The Four Hour Chef would approve! I am in food heaven when there! (And, really, can't you always find something you need at Home Depot?) wORTH the trip there - fyi, they stop serving bis n gravy at 1030 AM ;)

Horrific food! For $11 bucks a over cooked hot dog and tiny plastic container of potato salad and a…read morewatered down Dr. Pepper. My wife had the terriyaki chicken sandwich (thigh meat) which was chewy and just tasted something awful. We both tossed our lunches as we went into Home Depot. Only stopped there because we were starving and it was convenient. I'd rather eat nothing then food from this place. Next time you are at Home Depot and are hungry - just go in and get a bag of chips of something and wait till you get home or just go someplace else. Simply terrible food.

We stopped by for a Saturday lunch, and were quite pleased with our visit…read more The entrance into the establishment is a complete bottleneck, but once you figure out bakery orders are on one side, and check-in for dining is on the other, it kind of makes sense -- its just a tight space when you also have patrons leaving. We were seated quickly -- it was a nice day, so we sat in their lovely outdoor dining area. They brought us room temperature waters (not a fan), and took our drink orders rather quickly. Service was good throughout our visit. I ordered the IPA Bacon Cheeseburger, which came (over)loaded with lots of fresh vegetables, a large burger patty, and the IPA mustard sauce. I don't want to complain about a burger being piled high with bacon, pickles, and fresh onions, lettuce, & tomatoes; but it was difficult to eat. While the Challah bun was delicious, it was woefully undersized for the task of holding it all together. I enjoyed it, but felt the IPA sauce was lost in the midst of everything else, and I also thought the burger patty was under-seasoned. I ordered fries as a side, and unfortunately they were the "battered" variety, which I just don't enjoy. Restaurants -- please, just serve normal French fries, without any batter on them! We knew from past experience that baked goods and desserts are really what La Provence is good at, so we ordered Tiramisu for dessert. Their very non-traditional take on this Italian classic would probably some people uneasy, but it was delicious. It had a dense chocolate cake base, with a thick layer of mascarpone mousse on top of that, then a topping of thin, crunchy, chocolate hazelnut ganache. Not too sweet, with a variety of textures to enjoy. We would definitely come back again, but I'd get something other than burger and fries.

My wife ate their the other day w/relatives and had another fantastic experience....the atmosphere,…read morew/indoor/outdoor seating is great and the smell of the bread baking....delicious....the desserts are amazing and I happen to like the soups really well and of course the fantastic sandwiches. Clean bathrooms, friendly employees, and great quality at a very reasonable price!

Broder Söder was the perfect place to start our adventure before heading in the woods to visit Ole…read moreBolle. We had our little dog with us so I was happy to see they had a dog friendly patio. It was a warm day and the staff immediately brought her out a bowl of water, which was a thoughtful gesture and shows the level of service they offer to their patrons. Our server, I believe her name was Casey, was lovely. She was friendly and seemed to know a lot of the regulars by name which gave the restaurant a welcoming feel. I ordered the Danish pancakes (Æbleskiver), and they were absolutely delicious. They came with house-made lemon curd and lingonberry jam, and both were incredible. The lemon curd was rich and creamy with just the right amount of tartness, while the lingonberry jam added a sweet-tart flavor that paired perfectly with the fluffy pancakes. Four of them were more than enough to fill me up. My husband ordered the Pytt i Panna, a traditional Swedish hash made with crispy potatoes, bell peppers, and onions, topped with two soft-baked eggs and served with pickled beets and Nordic rye toast. It was hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. The pickled beets were a nice contrast to the savory hash, and everything on the plate was scrumptious! Between the delicious food, welcoming service, and dog-friendly patio, we had a very nice time and it was a good send-off before our walk through the woods to find Ole Bolle. I'd happily come back the next time I'm in the area.

A fantastic place to start the day. We came early for the Old Bolle Troll (can visit anytime during…read moredaylight hours) and then came back Broder Soder for brunch at 8AM (Saturday) - no wait upon opening despite having a group of 6. We started with the cardamom latte (rich and nutty) and the matcha marzipan (sweet and with enough aromatic almond flavor) and then proceeded to feast. We started with the Danish pancake donuts- lovely in that they were both savory and sweet, comes with lemon curd and jam. The lefse breakfast was really interesting - a layered thicker 'crepe' with cheese and egg. The fish plate was our family favorite - an epic collection of shrimp, mini shrimps, gravlax, pickled herring (our favorite) various breads, crackers and sauces. Very well presented, fun to eat, and enough to share. We also ordered the Swedish meatballs - rich hearty but small and few (5 total). Luckily, we had plenty of other food and this dish was great with sherry mushroom sauce and a delicious potato latke-like side. Our server was also incredibly personable, friendly, and helpful in our food choices which we always appreciate.

This is one of the most welcoming establishments in the Portland area. The Dullahan is a converted…read morehouse at the corner of B and 4th. The first thing you'll notice is the ample outdoor seating - perfect for enjoying a meal and/or drinks outside in nice weather, shaded by large trees. The vibe inside is cozy, with lots of stained wood and warm lighting. The front room has a fireplace, and the dark wood L-shaped bar is inviting. Decorating the walls are a large Jameson's Irish Whiskey mirror and a variety of photos, sayings, and Irish knickknacks. Absent the sound of a telltale accent, you won't know whether you're in Lake Oswego or Limerick. Somewhat hidden is a basement area with a TV, board games, shuffleboard, a dartboard, and mini-foosball table. There are a dozen or so beers on tap, including Guinness, of course. Pints are served in special Guinness glasses. Behind the bar are a nice selection of Scotch and Irish Whiskeys. Appetizer favorites include Bavarian Bangers (soft pretzel and banger sausage) and Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts. The menu includes staples (Fish N' Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Bangers & Mash, etc.) as well as a selection of sandwiches and burgers. The Dullahan is a great spot for a family outing or to meet friends, rain or shine!

Had early bday here on Friday. Felt highly welcomed. HH Shepherds pie was solid. Guinness was…read morepouring and staff was friendly. We will be back.