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The Original

(Now Closed)

Diner and American Restaurant$$$$

Portland

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The Original

"Convenient access from Courtyard, generous poutine, and great staff!"(11 Tips)
"No more donut burgers!"(3 Tips)
"their original sodas"(2 Tips)
"cozy diner has shakes to satisfy traditionalists"(12 Tips)

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Cam TravissSeptember 20, 2013
Delicious cheesecake
Natalia Poza NavesSeptember 13, 2015
Poutine is awesome!!
Ed EdFebruary 4, 2012
Try the original sodas. Honey grapefruit is tops :)
elise orasNovember 28, 2010
Open till 4am (on weekends at least...) water/bus boy will let you spank him, if you ask nicely.
Shawn PurnellJune 19, 2016
Great chicken and waffles
Ian CJuly 21, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Amazing milkshakes.
Jason SantosSeptember 8, 2017
Service is terrible. Was told we'd have a 10 min wait for a table, when there were clearly tables available, plus seating at the bar. 40 minutes later, they finally called, but we'd gone elsewhere.
Stephanie VardavasFebruary 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
OMG the poutine is SO GOOD.
Meg MJune 30, 2012
The tequila jello dessert is amazing.
Kitri McGuireMarch 14, 2010
Service is snooty but their food is really excellent. Try the PDX Omelet - eggs, mushrooms and chevre. Yum!
Allan BeaufourMay 7, 2011
For the ultimate hangover food, get the poutine and poached eggs
Dafydd BarrApril 20, 2014
Try the apple pie!
carrie kissellApril 11, 2015
Been here 5+ times
try the squealer!
Natalie PachecoMarch 8, 2020
Yummy breakfast but horrible coffee
Josh EymannAugust 23, 2013
Order the pork chilaquiles!!
Jim RobersonAugust 23, 2014
Biscuits and gravy! Bloody Mary!
Tawan BMarch 21, 2010
The pork chop is a great pre-party meal Perfectly cooked and not too heavy.
Julie BoothMay 7, 2010
Go to The Original and order any salad with grilled salmon. BIG BOWL. So YUM. Read more
Charlise PowvallaJuly 10, 2011
The creme brulle French toast is AMAZING!
Bob BrittenJuly 23, 2011
The honey syrup is tasty, but use sparingly or you'll go into pancreatic shock.
Jason FeirmanAugust 6, 2014
voodoo donut burger
Gary CarmanMarch 9, 2013
Chadia makes a damn good bloody Mary
Lesa MonsterDecember 3, 2023
Sippin Santa
Martha PerezJuly 10, 2011
The grilled chicken burger was kinda bland but the chili fries and caesar salad were booming with flavor!
Hayden GeorgeApril 1, 2012
The elvis sighting is amazing
Iggy ColomaDecember 25, 2010
Be sure to order one of their special soda flavors!
Becky PearceJune 6, 2010
The eggs Benedict is by far the best I've had. Delicious!
Michael PenhallegonAugust 8, 2014
Pretty tasty bloody Marys
Annie KawasakiSeptember 21, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Beef Stroganoff is to die for... Seriously, I died for it.
Parker MarshallMay 14, 2016
Milkshakes
Steve LuncefordJanuary 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the maple bacon milkshake...
Dylan HorkinFebruary 22, 2017
Milkshakes.
Elena MathisJanuary 15, 2014
Good food!
Steve M.September 4, 2013
Pretty decent happy hour grub.
Kevin HansenJuly 3, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Love this place! Open till 4 am Fri and Sat.
Greta GillmoreMarch 4, 2012
Greta -do not have the boozy Milkshake. Your body does not like it.
Eric GreeneSeptember 17, 2011
Creamcicle cocktail is heaven.
Michael PlasmeierDecember 27, 2014
No fish tacos. Foursquare lied
PDX PipelineJuly 8, 2011
There is a Tiki vending machine.
Samantha McGahanNovember 26, 2011
Amazing service!!!
Paul AdamsMarch 7, 2010
Been here 10+ times
OMG The Kobe Steak was super delicious!
Scot OlsenMarch 7, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Their Poutine is to die for.
Richard BatchelorApril 3, 2012
Denver omelet :)
Lady GlockNovember 8, 2010
Eggs and poutine for brunch. You had me at clogged arteries!
Scott MainwaringMay 30, 2011
No more donut burgers! I'll just have to imagine what those were like...
Daniel CraigmileSeptember 5, 2014
The waiter was nice; the food: Meh.
Barside MysticMarch 20, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Try the Poutine!
Stephani SMarch 5, 2010
I love the carrot cake!
Kevin MillerOctober 7, 2010
Crazy but awesome food!!!! Sooo good
Cameron MayerDecember 18, 2011
Eat it. Please

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