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    The Cottonwood Cafe

    4.0 (419 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Huevos Rancheros
    J C.

    Absolutely delicious food with personalized service. Always a great spot for brunch. Worth the drive from Bend.

    Smash burger and sweet potatoes
    Nancy S.

    This is my second visit and the food is delicious. My friend and I had the smash burger. She had the grits and I had the sweet potatoes. Everything was delicious. The burger was juicy and cooked to perfection. The lettuce and tomatoes were fresh. The grits and potatoes were also good. The restaurant is cute and cozy. The service was okay. I will return because of the food quality.

    Country fried steak
    Michelle L.

    What a hidden gem in Oregon! The food portions were generous and the prices were very reasonable. Everything we ordered was delicious and well worth it. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal, which made the experience even better. The decor had a charming and cozy! We sat next to a bookshelf filled with old recipe books, which added a unique and homey touch to the space. Overall, a great find. Would definitely come back next time I'm in the area!

    Captain Duane's buttermilk chicken fried steak
    Catherine P.

    If you are in the mood for a homey vibe, cute dishes, and laid back cafe, this is your place. We got there at 8 when they opened and were seated right away. The waitress let us know she was the only one and the other waitress wasn't there yet. Seemed like just having one person really backed up the process since when we left people were waiting outside. I ordered the blackstone which came with a fried tomato, lemon spinach, thick cut bacon, poached egg and bearnaise sauce, plus the side salad for an extra $2. It was good but a few points about the dish. 1) the bearnaise sauce was good and creamy, kind of like hollandaise without the tang so the spinach helped that. 2) the tomato would have done better with more corn meal or a sturdier tomato like a green tomato to hold up under it. Mine was a bit mushy and not thick enough. 3) poached egg was overdone. Maybe I had to ask for it to be runny? But if the menu says poached egg so I expect runny. 4) the side Caesar salad listed with all entrees as an extra $2 they were out of Caesar dressing at opening. I didn't mind ranch but it came dressed so make sure to ask for it on the side if you don't want all the dressing. The service was slow but we were a party of 9 and ordered for three that weren't there yet. We were put behind a few smaller tables, and I only mention that because we were sat second and ended up having 3 tables ahead of us. The waitress who came late showed up 30+ minutes after they opened which didn't help. Our waitress was good and patient, plus still sweet after having to do everything without help. She was straight forward with us and those walking in about the wait which was helpful. The kids didn't seem to mind as we had activities for them. I can see how this might compound wait times later into the day. Street parking was plentiful at 8 and by mid day it was packed. If you eat here make sure to a lot some time to eat.

    Corned Beef Hash!
    Ant B.

    I had the Corned Beef Hash at Cottonwood in Sisters and let me just say--it was absolutely fing delicious*. The 14-hour braised corned beef was insanely tender and flavorful, the house potatoes had the perfect crisp, and the poached eggs were cooked just right. The balsamic drizzle tied it all together beautifully without overpowering anything. It's a small, cozy spot with a bit of a wait--but totally worth it. The vibe is relaxed, the staff is friendly, and the food speaks for itself. If you're anywhere near Sisters, do not miss this place. One of the best brunch plates I've had in a long time.

    Elizabeth A.

    I didn't know how hungry I was until I walked inside. Such a cute place and well loved by locals and visitors. I had the Vinny. It was so yummy I ate every last bite.

    Buttermilk Biscuit & Gravy
    Scot N.

    Five stars for the food but one star for the service and dining experience. I am not going to leave a one star review because none of the issues were the fault of the staff that were present the day we ate there. The fault lays entirely on the owners and management for not scheduling appropriately. Upon arrival, it took 10 minutes before anyone even came to the front stand to take our names. There was already 2 other people waiting who had also been waiting for 5-10 min. Upon putting our name in, we were told that the weight would be 20 minutes. As I looked around the restaurant there were at least six tables open as well as two tables outside in which people were clearly finished eating and waiting for their checks. That should've been a warning that this was not gonna be a good service experience. Fast forward 40 minutes and we finally got called in after watching the people at the tables outside appear to have been abandoned. After we sat the poor waitress was clearly overwhelmed. Turns out they had no bus staff or host/hostess schedule that day. That left three people to bus, seat, wait on, and deliver food for all of the inside and outside tables. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and the food was very very good. It is a shame that the owners and management left them in such a terrible situation.

    Basted eggs, tomatoes and house made strawberry jam
    Kris M.

    5 stars for the Cornmeal Tomatoes!! We ordered Huevos Rancheros- not J's favorite version 2 eggs with the tomatoes, I substitute the meat for an extra egg. Eggs were cooked perfectly I would stop in again on my way to Koosah.

    Heuvo's ranchero.  Overpriced!!!
    Michele H.

    The place is cute, service is good, clean. The food is just okay, small servings and expensive! The tiny side of avocado is $4, the two slices of tomatoes were $5.50, which we thought was a bit much! The potatoes were not cooked through, I'm sure they would have made it right, but I didn't speak up. We ordered 2 bloody Mary's and 1 cup of coffee. We don't mind spending money on good food, but we won't be going back. $93 for breakfast w/ tip is too much for two people.

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    This is an amazing little place. Definitely our new favorite in Sisters. Great service! Food was fantastic.

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    Some of the best food my family and I have ever have! Great service and truly amazing homemade food!

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    Best breakfast we've had in a long time! Quaint little house, delicious food, and great service.

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    Friendly service in a super cute setting. Good Bloody Mary's and nicely prepared food.

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    Cute little cottage ambiance. Food is insanely good. I had the chicken and waffles Benedict. Was just so much yum!

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    The Open Door - Scallops with a lovely and spicy sauce.

    The Open Door

    4.4(449 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    One of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. We came with a group of about 15 from a…read moreworkshop conference, and several in our group have dined at Michelin restaurants worldwide-this was absolutely that caliber. Fresh, colorful, beautifully plated food with true options for everyone (vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, fish, meat). Beet salad was incredible, plus great appetizers (scallops/Brussels sprouts) and family-style entrées for our group. The venue is gorgeous and full of meaningful art (including the owner/artist's work). The standout was the hospitality-Sharon (founder), Rhonda, and the team were warm, present, and genuinely engaged with us. If you're in Sisters or nearby, do not miss The Open Door.

    This was my second visit to Sisters. I decided to go to The Open Door for dinner. I ordered the…read morepasta dish for $25 which was supposed to come with [a] " white wine blue cheese sauce, chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes and chopped basil". I also ordered the $3 baguette and a mocktail for $10. The pasta dish was a massive disappointment. I had to search for the chicken such was the limited amount in the dish. There was a minimal amount of cherry tomatoes. The supposed "white wine blue cheese sauce" was missing from the pasta also. There was no Parmesan Reggiano cheese offered at the onset or freshly ground pepper. Perhaps The Open Door is not that kind of culinary experience. I rarely complain when I visit restaurants as I try to do my due diligence before I go. I spoke with the waitress, manager and one other lady who came by to check on me. I was told they could bring me some more tomatoes, etc. However, the dish should have contained sufficient ingredients to warrant its description which it didn't. Pasta is one of the cheapest mainstays in the restaurant business, but The Open Door's pasta dish took this to a whole new low. As for the baguette, I was given four tiny half slices of bread and not a baguette. In hindsight, I would have been better served going to the Sisters Smokehouse and Deli and ordering their Tri-Tip Sandwich - which is delicious BTW- than wasting my $ here at The Open Door.

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    The Open Door - Roasted beet salad with goat cheese, toasted almonds & house made brown sugar vinaigrette ~ delicious!!

    Roasted beet salad with goat cheese, toasted almonds & house made brown sugar vinaigrette ~ delicious!!

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    Frankies

    4.0(89 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    My husband is obsessed with the Sisters Sour (their take on a New York Sour). He first tried one a…read morefew years ago, and ever since then he's ordered New York Sours everywhere we travel--across the country and even internationally. Every single time, he tells me they just don't compare to the Sisters Sour. The cocktail program here is truly exceptional. From fresh-squeezed juices and house-made simple syrups to perfectly crafted clarified margaritas, every drink is thoughtfully executed and absolutely delicious. If you're a cocktail lover, this place is a must-visit!

    The food was awful. Flavorless. We had t h e dip trio , gyro was so dry and unseasoned and had…read morehardly any meat. The cheesecake was good. We had the ale and the Huckleberry lemon drop both good. Problem was the server Katie was a bit abrasive and it made the experience uncomfortable. I ordered hot tea, the first service of it was cold. I asked for an after dinner cup of coffee and Katie told me she didn't want to brew me a pot to "waste on just me". How weird. She acted like I was a problem. So as a lifetime hospitality server I felt unwelcome and uncomfortable. I would have loved to eat some delicious gyro but I chickened out to ask for a remaking of my food. Ambiance here is amazing. The band was superb. The other patrons were pleasant and it appeared everyone was having a good time. Overall service and food need lots of work to be a place I would recommend. I almost felt like reaching out to management to see if they wanted to do a do over tonight but im not sure the food was the quality I would enjoy even at its best. Ambiance 10/10 Drinks 10/10 Food 5/10 Value 7/10 Service 7/10

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