McMenamins Hal's Café

Stayed at the hotel so had dinner last night (forgot the pictures) and breakfast this am. I think for the price the portion sizes are adequate... Although nothing all that elevated. For dinner I had the Aztec salad with flank steak. The flavor was good, the meat was perfect, but the salad... Mostly lettuce, maybe a teaspoon of the corn and black bean salsa, exactly 3 halves of the smallest cherry tomatoes I'd ever seen (literally small grape size). The avocado was not ripe and very hard. The dressing was just the right amount and covered everything well without over saturating. Breakfast as pictured, was the country fried steak and eggs with cottage potatoes (smashed reds, deep fried, and seasoned). I ordered the eggs over medium, clearly these are over easy, no firmness to the yolk at all. The steak was piping hot and as you can see took up nearly a quarter of the plate. However, the gravy... I was so excited, I love housmade gravy, but this has onions in it! I was as not expecting that and since I don't like onions it was ruined on me. The potatoes were the best part... Not even any butter on the English muffin. The bloody mary was delicious, but only served with a lime wedge as garnish. The garnish is half the experience of the bloody mary! Not even an olive! Was not served with a straw either. Overall a bit expensive for the quality, but not the quantity. Breakfast: country fried steak, bloody mary, and cold brew at the end, total with tip $50.33

The atmosphere and decor is awesomely eclectic, just as every McMenamins. The service from everyone was fantastic, and the place was not very busy for a late Saturday breakfast. Eggs were cooked well and had great flavor, as did the bacon which was extremely crispy. Espresso was good, and all items were served quickly. Prices were reasonable, so overall a great value for a quick small morning bite.

Hal’s Cafe was delightful!! This restaurant was within walking distance of Moxy Hotel. We absolutely loved the food. We stopped in for breakfast, and we were so happy with the choice. My sister and I got the eggs Benedict (spicy yummy hollandaise), and my brother got the classic breakfast. The portions were big, more than enough food! Service was great.

An icon of Portland and on our radar since we moved here, Zeus Café did not disappoint us! The atmosphere inside is cute and cozy and ample outdoor space as well. We got there during happy hour wich had some great deals. Se started off with some beverages and the black and white fries. My partner had the chicken and waffles and I went with the Tillies turkey club. The service, the food, and the vibes were all on point and we will be back for sure.

I’m not one to go to the same place for food multiple times on a vacation but we went for breakfast almost everyday! Everything we ate was a 10/10 and every single one of the service staff was so incredibly funny and nice! The drinks? Delicious. The food? Incredibly tasty. If you’re staying at the hotel make sure to get a drink at the bar before heading to the soaking pool!

Food was great. Waitress was super friendly! The atmosphere was so cozy. Even my picky 6 year old loved the food.

Food was fantastic, not too heavy, super flavorful. The housemade hot sauce was amazing as was the coffee. Service was great and the outdoor bistro seating is lovely.

Came in for a late night dinner, and it did not disappoint. Service was nice and prompt. My burger was bursting with flavor and my friend really liked her ravioli. It's in a nice corner of downtown too. Like any other McMenamins restaurant, it's always a good experience.

My visit to Mcmenamins Hal's was a delightful surprise during my Oregon trip. We were headed to Powell's bookstore but arrived before it opened, so I checked my map and found Hal's just up the street. What a lucky find! The food was absolutely phenomenal! The Jalapeno cheese grits were a standout and a must-try. We felt truly spoiled by the delicious dishes served. My only gripe was the $4 upcharge for chicken instead of pork in my burrito. Nevertheless, the staff were friendly, and the overall dining experience was amazing. I will definitely be returning. Thank you once again from Ohio!"

We were here with our 2 young kids. We were greeted by our server with a warm smile. The server gave us a table away from the crowd so that our kids won't disturb other people. We felt really comfortable sitting at that table where we don't need to constantly remind our kids to lower their voices. The server also gave our kids some crayons so my 3 years old kid have something to do. The food was really good, both my husband and I enjoyed our food. Our kids enjoyed their food too. The service was exceptional, food was amazing, and the restaurant is kids friendly (Kids menu, high chairs, change table in BOTH washrooms). We will definitely come again if we have a chance.