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...

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

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...
Experience the Thrill of Oregon’s Legendary Pendleton Round Up This September

Experience the Thrill of Oregon’s Legendary Pendleton Round Up This September

If there’s one Oregon event that embodies the Wild West spirit, it’s the Pendleton Round-Up. Since 1910, this legendary rodeo has drawn cowboys, cowgirls, and spectators from across the globe to Eastern Oregon. Every September, the quiet town of Pendleton comes alive with bucking broncs, daring bull riders, colorful parades, and the roar of the crowd shouting the event’s famous slogan “Let ’er Buck!” The Pendleton Round-Up isn’t just a rodeo, it’s a cultural phenomenon. Taking place September...

The Annual Ornament Treasure Hunt Is Happening Soon In Oregon!

200 Christmas ornaments will be hidden along select trails in Oregon forests. If you find one, you get to keep it and register for the grand prize!

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