This Charming Log Cabin Café in Oregon Is the Pizza Stop You Didn’t Know You Needed

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...

The 42 Best Oregon Mom & Pop Restaurants to Eat At in 2026

We're going a bit out on a limb here at That Oregon Life. This story began as a sort of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" compilation, but after a giant list of my own and a slew of recommendations from friends all over the state, we realized that wasn't going to work....

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...

New In-N-Out Near Portland Opens Thursday and It’s Expected to Draw Huge Crowds

If you’ve been waiting for another reason to make a quick trip across the river, this might be it. Southwest Washington is about to welcome a familiar favorite, and for plenty of Oregonians, it is going to feel like it’s right in the neighborhood. In-N-Out Burger is...

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...
Portland Dude Explains That Coffee “Just Hits Different” When Leaves Are Crunchy Outside

Portland Dude Explains That Coffee “Just Hits Different” When Leaves Are Crunchy Outside

PORTLAND, OR — Pausing mid-sip of his single-origin espresso, a tattooed, bearded local man in a plain white tee confirmed Friday that coffee “just hits different” when the leaves outside are crunchy. “This is the season I train for,” said the man, seated at his usual café table with a glass of sparkling water untouched beside him, as if he were starring in an indie film about artisan baristas. “You don’t drink coffee in fall, you experience it. The notes of cinnamon, the beanie vibes, the...

The Oregon Coast Aquarium Is Inviting You To Come Sleep With The Sharks

Grab your sleeping bag, your sense of adventure, and maybe a waterproof teddy bear, and get ready for a night you'll never forget. It's more than just a sleepover; it's an underwater adventure that'll have you talking for years to come.

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