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...

The Little Boat in Astoria That Put Albacore Fish and Chips on the Map

We first wrote about the Bowpicker back in 2017, and nearly a decade later it remains one of the most iconic food stops on the Oregon Coast. In a state full of incredible seafood, trendy coastal restaurants, and polished waterfront dining rooms, this little converted...

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,...

This Old School Oregon Café Might Serve The Best Marionberry Pie On The Coast

We weren’t planning to stop. That’s usually how the best Oregon coast discoveries happen. We were driving along Highway 30, the kids half asleep in the backseat, the Columbia River stretching out beside us in that moody gray way it does. You know the feeling — salty...
Portland Coffee Shop Refuses To Serve Anyone Who Doesn’t Hate Something

Portland Coffee Shop Refuses To Serve Anyone Who Doesn’t Hate Something

PORTLAND, Ore. — A popular inner-Portland coffee shop announced this week that it will no longer serve customers who cannot clearly articulate something they actively hate, citing a “longstanding cultural mismatch” with people who appear content, neutral, or emotionally well-regulated. The policy, posted on a reclaimed barn-wood sign near the register, reads simply: “No hate, no latte.” According to staff, the decision came after months of confusion caused by customers who entered the shop...

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Portland’s First In-N-Out Is Coming, But Why All the Hype?

Portland’s First In-N-Out Is Coming, But Why All the Hype?

Ah, Portland—a city of craft breweries, artisanal coffee, and food trucks so creative they could rival fine dining. From freshly baked sourdough pizza to perfectly crafted burgers from local joints that actually care about flavor, we’ve got options. So when news broke...

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