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

by | April 23, 2026 | Bend, Central Oregon, Columbia River Gorge, Eastern Oregon, Eugene, Featured, Food & Drink, Northern Oregon, Oregon Coast, Portland, Southern Oregon, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley | 0 Comments

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....
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This Beloved Tigard Restaurant Has Been Serving Comfort (And Legendary Pie) Since 1979

by | April 23, 2026 | Featured, Food, Food & Drink, Portland, Restaurants, Western Oregon, Willamette Valley | 0 Comments

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

by | April 22, 2026 | Food & Drink, News, Restaurants | 0 Comments

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...
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People Drive From All Over Oregon For The Burgers At This Iconic Drive-In

by | April 17, 2026 | Food, Food & Drink, Restaurants | 0 Comments

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...
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This Taco Truck Serves Some Of The Best Tacos In Oregon And Locals Can’t Get Enough

by | April 16, 2026 | Food & Drink, Restaurants | 0 Comments

I’ll be honest right up front. I’m a sucker for Mexican food. If I had to pick one type of cuisine to eat for the rest of my life, Mexican would be right there at the top. The flavors, the variety, the balance of fresh ingredients and rich, slow-cooked meats. It just...
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Grandpa’s Drinking Buddies Remain Skeptical of His New Man Bun

Grandpa’s Drinking Buddies Remain Skeptical of His New Man Bun

by | Sep 16, 2025 | , ,

PRINEVILLE, OR — Tension gripped the corner booth at Rusty’s Tap & Grill Thursday evening as a group of lifelong drinking companions reportedly struggled to come to terms with local grandfather Walt Peterson’s brand-new man bun. The 76-year-old, known for his steadfast loyalty to Coors Light and wearing the same red flannel since 1993, stunned his bar buddies when he walked in sporting a neatly tied silver knot at the back of his head. “I’ll be honest, it rattled me,” said best friend and...

This Awesome Rock Ranch in Oregon Offers a Unique Experience

by | March 21, 2018 | Adventures, Family Fun, Featured, Things To Do | 0 Comments

Recently I came across one...

12 Irresistible Photos of Oregon Rivers You Must See

by | April 13, 2020 | Adventures, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon, Featured, Forest Bathing, Interesting, Photography, Photos, Southern Oregon, Travel | 0 Comments

Oregon has incredible rivers...

Some Of Best Pizza In Oregon Is Hiding In A Small Oregon Town, But It’s So Worth The Effort

by | May 9, 2024 | Adventures | 0 Comments

The classic pizza here will make your taste buds explode!

8 Oregon Towns That Feel Like A Hallmark Movie During The Holidays

by | December 1, 2024 | Christmas, Entertainment, Events, Family Fun, Featured, Festivals, Holidays, Things To Do | 0 Comments

If you’re dreaming of...

Kah-Nee-Ta Resort Approves Funding For Reopening In 2023

by | January 21, 2023 | Central Oregon, Drink, Family Fun, Food, Food & Drink, History, Interesting, Lodging, Restaurants, Road Trips, Things To Do, Travel | 0 Comments

Kah-Nee-Ta was once a...

Multnomah Falls Lodge Opens Again, Just In Time For Beautiful Fall Colors

by | October 11, 2020 | Featured, Food & Drink, News, Portland, Restaurants, Things To Do | 0 Comments

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