There’s a stretch of Highway 26 on the way to Mount Hood where the air feels a little fresher, the trees grow a little taller, and if you time it just right, you’ll stumble onto one of the coziest food stops in Oregon. That’s exactly how many people discover Zigzag...
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This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979
There are restaurants you try once… and then there are the ones you grow up with. The ones where the coffee is always hot, the booths feel like they’ve heard a thousand stories, and the pie case quietly calls your name before you even sit down. In Tigard, Oregon, that...
People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Burgers At This Iconic Drive-In
There are places in Oregon where you go to eat, and then there are places where you go to remember why you love food in the first place. Just outside Portland in Milwaukie, there’s a drive-in that has been quietly doing things right for decades. No gimmicks. No...
This Tiny Sandwich Shop In Oregon Has Lines Out The Door And Locals Happily Wait Anyway
The line stretches out the door, people stand shoulder to shoulder, and somehow… nobody seems bothered by it. That’s usually the first sign you’ve found somewhere worth your time. In Medford, that place is Luigi's Italian Sandwiches — a no-frills sandwich shop that’s...
This Old School Astoria Gem Has Been Dishing Out Rich Frozen Custard For Decades
There are certain places on the Oregon Coast that feel stitched into your memory. For me, one of those places is Custard King. Every time I find myself in Astoria, whether it is a windy spring afternoon or one of those golden summer evenings when the river glows, I...
Local Favorite Track Town Pizza Brings Its Legendary Pies to Thurston in Springfield
There are certain restaurants that become part of a town’s identity. Not just places you grab dinner, but places woven into memories. Since 1978, Track Town Pizza has been one of those places in Eugene. Now, that same old school, community rooted pizza joint has...
This Old School Springfield Joint Serves A 5-Pound Burger That Is A Cardiologist’s Worst Nightmare
Some restaurants serve burgers. Others dare you to prove something. At Giant Burger, larger than life burgers have been part of their identity for generations. This old school burger joint in Springfield, Oregon has been turning out thick, juicy patties since 1947,...
One of Oregon’s Longest-Running Favorite Donut Shops Opened in 1974
There are some places you visit once. And then there are places that quietly become part of your routine, your road trips, your family traditions. Joe’s Donuts in Sandy, Oregon is the latter. Joe's Donuts In Sandy, Oregon The view from Jonsrud Viewpoint overlooking...
Locals Line Up for the Fish and Chips at This Unassuming Stop Just Off Highway 101
Some days on the Oregon coast feel like they’re meant for surprises, and discovering J’s Fish & Chips was exactly that kind of day. It’s the kind of place you could drive past a dozen times without a second glance, tucked into a simple strip-mall stretch just off...
Some of Oregon’s Most Crave-Worthy Fish and Chips Are Hiding in This Tiny Harbor Town
There are places along the Oregon Coast that don’t just feed you — they stay with you. The kind of places where the windows fog up from the fryer, where rain taps lightly on the glass, where the scent of fresh seafood wraps around you the second you open the door. The...
This Charming Oregon Store Hidden Among the Trees Serves the Best Burgers on the McKenzie River
There is something truly special about Oregon’s McKenzie River. The turquoise water, the moss-covered trees, and the sound of rushing rapids create a kind of peace that you can only find in this part of the state. I have spent countless weekends exploring this...
Nearly a Century Later, Beckie’s Café Still Serves Crater Lake’s Best Pie Since 1926
Tucked away in the lush forests of southern Oregon, just off Highway 62 on the road to Crater Lake National Park, sits one of Oregon’s most beloved hidden gems: Beckie’s Café. This rustic log cabin restaurant has been welcoming hungry travelers since 1926, and nearly...











