- Name: Lulu
- Location: Portland, OR 97203
- Personal Motto: hmmmm.... probably 'I'm hungry'
- Favorite Books: The Corrections, Tell me how long the train's been gone, Blood Meridian, Black Boy, Geek love, Beloved
- Favorite Music: Erykah Badu, M. Ward, TV on the radio, Patti Smith, Blackstar, Bikini Kill, Celebration, Bettye Swann
- Favorite Movies: Hot Rod, Freaks, You can count on me, Jump tomorrow, Pootie Tang, The station agent, The godfather
- Heroes: Tim and Eric, Margaret Cho, Kathleen Hanna, James Baldwin
Reviews by Lulu:
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09/03/2008
Aalto Lounge
I have spent many a night at the Aalto Lounge. Great happy hour, good food menu and (usually) good music playing. The front room is non-smoking and the back room (where the bathrooms are located) is very dark and very smoky. The back room leads out to the patio which is NOT wheelchair accessible. The Aalto shares its awkward entrance with Stumptown coffee, which has a fairly steep incline. There's then an additional entrance on your right. The lounge itself is narrow and tends to fill up pretty quickly. Service is varied depending on who's working but usually friendly. Both bathrooms are wheelchair accessible but can be a bit dingy. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
Tour De Crepes
Very cute, friendly cafe on Alberta St. serving sweet and savory crepes as well as cocktails and beer. They have a patio out front that is perfect for lounging around on lazy Sundays. The peach bellinis are delicious, as are the mimosas. Don't drink too many though, there are no bathrooms there. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Non-smoking, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
Vendetta
Vendetta is a clean, airy, non-smoking tavern that features a vintage shuffleboard table and a back patio. The menu is vegetarian-friendly (they have vegan 'sloppy janes'), $3 well drinks during happy hour and lots of beers to choose from. The bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and the staff is friendly. The only problem I could see a wheelchair-user having is there is a weight-bearing floor-to-ceiling post on the way to the bathroom. (So you might have to ask someone to move their bar stool so you can get by, no big deal). Vendetta is awesome. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
St John's Theater
Great independent movie theater in St. John's. There are 2 screens- and as Toshio's review mentioned there is a pretty massive/steep ramp leading up to one screen. This would definitely be difficult for people in manual chairs/those with mobility issues. I noticed they actually had a spare wheelchair hanging out on the ramp for people who might need one, which is very considerate. There's one accessible bathroom and that is the men's. It is fairly small, however. Staff there are usually friendly and helpful. Good pizza, good beer. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Stairs have handrails, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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09/03/2008
India Oven Authentic Cuisine
Excellent Indian cuisine with a daily lunch buffet that will leave you stuffed for weeks. They have fantastic homemade Chai and their Chicken Tikka Masala is simply perfect. Lots of vegetarian options (Try the pakoras, samosas and Saag Paneer) and there's an outdoor patio to enjoy your meal on nice days. The service varies greatly depending on who's working. If it's the owner/chef, you're in good hands. If it's someone else, you may not be so lucky. It took years for India Oven to finally put a ramp to the entrance, which was annoying but the food is so good I'm just happy to be able to eat there. Bathrooms are not accessible, nor are they anywhere near to being clean. (They share a bathroom with the Hawthorne theater)....Read full review >
Public Transit, Accessible Parking, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Non-smoking
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09/03/2008
Mississippi Station
One Sunday I made plans to meet up with friends for brunch. We went to Mississippi Avenue and I noticed a huge, snaking line for the restaurant, Gravy. There was virtually no line for Mississippi Station and we quickly made our way to the comfy, outside back patio. We had an extremely nice waiter who brought us large bloody mary's and savory food. I had the portobello mushroom sandwich with pesto and feta on focaccia, while my friend got blueberry pancakes the size of hubcaps. Some of us ended up needing additional bloody mary's. I went back for happy hour recently and the service was not as friendly, and they brought my friend the wrong order. However, it was still enjoyable, cheap and the drinks were strong. Aside from the great food and drinks, the 2 bathrooms were wheelchair-accessible with grab bars. They may, however be somewhat snug for someone using a scooter to turn around completely in. There is also a small bump on the threshold leading out to the back patio area. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Stumptown has the best coffee ever. Period. The Belmont location can be somewhat tricky to maneuver, however. Customers using manual wheelchairs might experience difficulty with the entrance as it's a somewhat steep incline (though I have seen manual wheelchair users enter). The space is also very narrow and awkwardly laid out. To get to the end of the coffee line you have a snug path to make your way past every other customer in front of you. That said, the baristas are usually very helpful to me and every single one is easy on the eyes. Occasionally you may experience some attitude but that comes with the hipster territory. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
Bagdad Theatre & Pub
The Bagdad is allegedly haunted by ghosts but that shouldn't stop you from going there. You can watch a cheap movie while drinking a beer from the pub (instead of sneaking one in your purse like usual). A very steep and winding ramp leads up to the theater, so those with mobility issues and/or manual chairs are in for quite a workout. The cafe/pub has a good selection of beers, but the cocktails are on the spendier side (around $7). Both of the bathrooms in the pub are wheelchair accessible, and the service is usually helpful and friendly....Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
Amnesia Brewing
Awesome beer, nice outdoor patio which will no doubt be filled to capacity on sunny days, and according to an amazing chef I know they 'serve the best cheeseburger in Portland.' Both the patio and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
Hoda's Middle-Eastern Cuisine
Hoda's is a casual, comfortable Lebanese restaurant located on SE Belmont. It's vegetarian/vegan friendly and usually quite delicious. (Trimet must be a fan because the #15 drops you off directly in front of the restaurant). The mezza platter is a must and you can choose from either the carnivore or vegetarian version. There is also a wide selection of sandwiches, kabobs, salads, and pizzas. The bathrooms are wheelchair-accessible and the front door has an automatic door opener. However, as someone who lived on Belmont for 2 years I never experienced the pleasure of the automatic door actually working. Also, be prepared to pay with cash. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Automatic door, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
Anthem Records
Anthem records is a fantastic neighborhood record store owned and looked after by the always nice and helpful Jon Al Dente. If you are on Belmont, be sure to stop by and peruse the wide selection of cds and records. Jon always has great recommendations and occasionally hosts in-store performances as well. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Well-lit, Helpful service
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09/03/2008
Dad's Restaurant & Lounge
Dad's is the 2nd strangest place to visit in St. John's (first place goes to Pattie's Home Plate Cafe that hosts the Bigfoot Society meetings once a month). Dad's is separated into 2 distinct areas: the family style restaurant featuring live lounge music while you dine (you may be serenaded at your table), and the very smoky, dark, semi-creepy bar. Everything about Dad's will make you think you entered a time warp into the 1970s. My experiences there have been nothing but interesting. The service has always been extremely personable and you are guaranteed to have an excellent time people-watching. I would never, ever eat the food again. I made that mistake once and lived to regret it. However, I'm happy to drop by, drink cheap whiskey and entertain myself listening to the regulars attempt to chat up the waitresses. One note on accessibility: the wheelchair-accessible restrooms are in the main dining area, not the bar location. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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09/04/2008
Pattie's Home Plate Cafe and Fountain
By far the strangest place I've been to in PDX. Pattie's is many beautiful things: a diner, a store that sells bizarre, dusty crap you'd never want, a "costume shop," AND host to monthly meetings for the Bigfoot Society. If this isn't enough to entice you, they also hold a sock-hop one or 2 Saturdays a month. Pretty much everyone who goes to Pattie's is around 75 years old, with the exception of me and my friends. The food is exactly what you'd expect it to be. All in all, Pattie's in an experience, and one that every Portlander should take part in. They also have a FREE jukebox! Sadly their bathroom is inaccessible. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Low noise level, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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10/03/2008
5th Quadrant
Not really a place I'm in love with, but it's fine for drinking some beers and eating small snacks. Plus it's the spot of the very first Where's Lulu meeting, which makes it automatically cool. Very open and comfortable with a lot of space to move around in, plus a full bar to choose from. There's no smoking and it's easy to get to on the #44 bus line. Bathrooms are accessible but the door handle to the bathroom is annoyingly high. The accessible entrance is through the back, the front entrance has a shallow step or 2....Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Signs to accessible restroom, Grab bars, Helpful service
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10/03/2008
Kelly's Olympian Co
Kelly's is a very smoky, loud, divey biker bar that features live music. The bar has been around for years and still has a trapdoor that once led to the Shanghai tunnels. Lots of beers on tap, a full bar and they serve cheap, greasy breakfast all day. Service has been friendly the few times I visited. The bathrooms are not very wheelchair accessible (I couldn't shut the bathroom stall door as it was too narrow a space). The clientele is always interesting, and one time a very scary biker lady gave me a bracelet. I didn't ever go back. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Public Transit
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10/03/2008
Screen Door Restaurant
Screen door is an excellent (and very popular) spot for brunch, as well as a great place for dinner and drinks. Specializing in southern cuisine, they are deliberate in using organic, local ingredients to create absolutely tasty and gigantic dishes. I ate one of the specials, a vegetarian goat cheese omelet with potatoes that just writing about is making me hungry. My friend chose the insanely huge buttermilk battered chicken and waffles (one of their signature dishes), which I also took part in eating. Her meal was easily three meals in one, meaning you get your money's worth. The restaurant was extremely crowded, and we ate on the outdoor patio, which was fairly cramped. They have 2 wheelchair accessible bathrooms (hidden behind a curtain inside). Overall service was very helpful and friendly and I will be returning very soon for some fried chicken. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Can operate sink without grasping or twisting, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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10/04/2008
Side Street Tavern
Side Street is very open, has lots of good lighting thanks to the huge windows, and is a more relaxed alternative to the belmont's inn and the aalto lounge located within stumbling distance. They have pool tables and a jukebox (which could use some musical adjustments). Their culinary specialty is cheesy tater tots with lots of different sauces, and they also have small pizzas. They have 2 wheelchair accessible bathrooms and there's plenty of space to move around in. All in all it's fine, just somewhat lacking in atmosphere. Service is usually very friendly. ...Read full review >
Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit, Helpful service
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10/07/2008
Holocene
I love Holocene as a music venue. Great sound and lots of open space to move in. Occasionally they show movies (they once played one of my favorite teenage rampage films, Over the Edge, one summer). Overall, the whole bar/venue is really accessible, which makes sense as it's a converted warehouse. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and at least until next year there's a separate smoking room that always smells particularly awful. The rest of the space is airy and nonsmoking....Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible door handles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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10/07/2008
Miss Delta
Miss Delta is a restaurant/bar owned by the original owners of the Delta cafe on Woodstock and has brought back the quality that has diminished somewhat in their former southeast eatery. As you would expect, the dishes are all southern and/or cajun influenced. Expect very large portions, interesting cocktails, and lots and lots of meat (fried chicken, ribs, pan fried oysters). There are some great veggie options like fried okra, black eyed pea fritters, collard greens and one of my all time favorite foods: hush puppies. The space is cozy, more narrow than long and can get fairly cramped. The bathrooms are wheelchair accessible and service is very friendly. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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10/07/2008
Trebol
Very tasty, fresh, but overpriced Mexican restaurant on Albina. The owners strive to use local ingredients, and the service is very very friendly. Their specialty is the tamarind margarita, and they offer a decent happy hour deal ($5 margaritas and small plates of food). I would definitely go back for happy hour just to take advantage of the cheaper prices and not spend $14 on a small but delicious dinner. The space is very open and accessible, and there's plenty of room to move around. Bathrooms are accessible as well. Sunday nights they also play luchador films (Mexican wrestling/sci-fi/horror). ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Low noise level, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Stairs have handrails, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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10/07/2008
Madrona Hill Cafe
awesome French cafe that serves Stumptown coffee. This is a great place to get a delicious pastry. Very kid friendly and accessible. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Well-lit, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance
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10/07/2008
Imbibe Restaurant & Lounge
Fabulous, fancy cocktails and pretty tasty food as well. They have a nice variety of food options (salad rolls with delicious peanut sauce, mac n' cheese, tacos) to help you sober up from your martinis. This is a good "first date" location, if you are looking to impress a certain young lady (hint hint). I probably would only venture here for happy hour as I'm watching my wallet these days. Nice and comfortable and very accessible, including the bathrooms. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Signs to accessible restroom, Grab bars, Helpful service
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10/13/2008
Velveteria
The Velveteria is a must-see attraction for any and everyone. In fact, people travel from all over the U.S. to marvel at Carl and Caren's eclectic and amazing array of velvet paintings. You will not be disappointed! Featuring everything from naked ladies to unicorns with bad combovers (as well as a black light room), this place is truly worth the measly $5 admission fee. Their location on 24th and east Burnside is very accessible, spacious and welcoming and easily accessed by public transportation. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Can operate sink without grasping or twisting, Grab bars, Signs to accessible restroom, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Low noise level, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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10/16/2008
It's a Beautiful Pizza
I'd like this place better if 1) the pizza were better and 2) it wasn't centered around 60s hippie nostalgia. I hate cutesy names for food items and hate having to order the 'jimi hendrix' or 'grace slick' pizza. I also find hippies annoying. But I digress. The pizza's okay, but not fantastic. The restaurant is very open and spacious (very heavy front door). Accessible bathrooms w/ grab bars. Service is usually pretty friendly and they have live music every week. ...Read full review >
Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible door handles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Well-lit, Low noise level, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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10/16/2008
Scandals Restaurant
Me and Lulu co-founder Toshio stumbled into this place during Pride week and both agreed it was decorated like a gay Chili's. This was a negative for him, and a positive for me. The bartender was probably the friendliest dude I've met in PDX and the clientele seemed like regulars who were well acquainted with each other. The entrance has a slight bump that could be a potential barrier, but the inside is fairly large and roomy. There was lots of bad disco playing so we didn't stay long. One drawback is the bathroom(s). There's an unlocked, large, accessible men's bathrooms with NO DOORS, meaning you have to pee in front of everybody, which clearly I won't do. HOWEVER, there's another locked bathroom that's also accessible, but you have to get the key from the rad bartender. This is where the few women who hang out there pee, fyi. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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10/16/2008
Alberta Street Public House
Fairly comfortable bar on Alberta that features lots of live (often countryish) music and an open mic night. It is nonsmoking but there is an outside patio. The entrance has a step that is just tall enough to be a barrier for wheelchair users (but could easily be remedied). Happy hours lasts until 7:30. ...Read full review >
Grab bars, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Public Transit
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10/16/2008
Mercato
Very stylish and spacious restaurant in the Pearl. Their minimalist 60s decor reminded me of 'A Clockwork Orange,' but don't let that creep you out. They serve food, wine, beer, coffee and espresso drinks and have many amazing flavors of gelato (tira misu, limoncella). The lunch menu is comprised mostly of salads and paninis, but they also have pizza and pasta dishes. I had the spinach salad with chicken, pine nuts, grilled pears and bacon, which was good but not amazing. Some of my friends ordered paninis (caprese with prosciuto, portabello mushroom panini) that came with a side salad. Portions were on the small side, and their was some understandable grumbling. Overall accessibility was fantastic, with both the restaurant and bathrooms being accessible. Service was friendly and accommodating to our large group. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Low noise level, Well-lit, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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12/12/2008
Bush Garden Japanese Restaurant
Fantastic sushi, bento and sake. The bento lunch specials are extremely cheap and come with miso soup, salad, rice, sushi or tempura and teriyaki. Happy hour in the lounge is great for people watching and they serve $1 appetizers with drinks. At night you will see an interesting mix of Japanese businessmen, punk kids, jocks and students belting out karaoke. Bathrooms are up a ramp that also leads to the lounge. There is a wheelchair accessible stall with grab bars, but it's fairly narrow and would be awkward for a scooter to turn around in. There are also 2 entrances- one with stairs and one with a flat entry. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Signs to accessible restroom, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Stairs have handrails, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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12/12/2008
Beulahland
I've only been to Beulahland a handful of times. The first time was the best with the bartender being extremely nice and friendly. All the other times our service was slow, unfriendly and heavy on the attitude. The bathrooms are a big pain to get to and not very accessible. At one point there were grab bars on the wall, but they are no longer there. They generally have good music playing, but at times it's so loud you can't hear what the people at your table are saying. No thanks. ...Read full review >
Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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01/05/2009
La Bonita
For someone like me who has a raging burrito addiction, La Bonita is a perfect place to get a quick fix. Fish tacos, chimichangas and tamales are all fantastic, and they even have vegan options to choose from. Bathrooms are totally wheelchair-accessible and service is friendly. The counter to place your order is high, but they are accommodating. Great, cheap place to eat at next time you're on Alberta. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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01/05/2009
Concordia Coffee House
Nice coffee shop on Alberta. Lots of room to move around in and service is friendly. I don't spend too much time on Alberta these days, but this is a cozy place to hang out in. They also have some outdoor tables for when the weather's behaving. Bathrooms are not accessible. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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01/11/2009
Darcy's Restaurant
Neighborhood bar/restaurant on Lombard with a surprising amount of traffic coming through (UP students, elderly nopo residents, and when I was there, bikers). The food is standard diner food and very cheap. Service was friendly but a bit slow. I'll definitely go back for additional greasy brunches. The atmosphere is low-key and suited for leisurely coffee. Good place to take your Granny, especially if she likes Keno! Bathroom to the right was wheelchair accessible. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Well-lit, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars
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01/21/2009
Crow Bar
Located on the ever-expanding North Mississippi Avenue, Crow Bar lies somewhere between hipster dive bar and neighborhood pub. Visit it twice and you will no doubt recognize a few faces and/or trucker hats. Depending on what day and time you drop by the noise level ranges from calm and low-key to loud and rambunctious. There are 2 wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, but you'll have to work your way through the narrow space of the bar to the very back of the room. Crow bar offers a pool table, margaritas on tap (!) and one of the best jukeboxes in Portland. If you're lucky, Mike the owner will be tending bar; it's likely he'll learn your name and greet you with it the next time you visit. ...Read full review >
Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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02/06/2009
Virgo and Pisces
Those who know me know that I'm an astrology buff. Virgo and Pisces was therefore a logical choice for a happy hour excursion. I really enjoyed myself here- great cocktails and tasty food. My friend and I shared several delicious appetizers: caesar salad, egg rolls and some fantastic pot stickers. Everyone was very friendly (although I got called out by an employee for saying 'effing' instead of dropping an actual F-bomb). There are 2 entrances, one was too tricky for me to open the doors, but I moved down to the 2nd entrance and it was fine. The wheelchair accessible bathroom was HUGE, but they had some crap in the hallway leading to it that reduced the amount of space to move/turn around in. Service was very amiable and I'll definitely be back. On the #17 bus line....Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible door handles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars
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02/24/2009
Night Light Lounge
Very spacious, open bar in the Clinton neighborhood with a super cheap happy hour 7 days a week. They have a great jukebox, pool tables and tasty menu with some healthyish options. Or you can go with the gigantic 3-cheese guacamole nachos, your choice. There's no smoking allowed in the front room until 10pm. Large, clean, accessible bathrooms but the back deck is not wheelchair accessible. Service can be slow, probably because it's generally pretty crowded. ...Read full review >
Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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02/24/2009
Costello Travel Caffe
Cute NE cafe with a good selection of tasty salads and treats for your munching pleasure. Their desserts always tempt me and I'm not even a 'sweets' person. The cafe itself is very accessible, as are the bathrooms. Nice service with reliably good food. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Public Transit
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02/24/2009
Tandoor LLC
Tandoor Indian Kitchen has quickly become a personal favorite of mine. Situated downtown at 4th and Oak, Tandoor offers a fantastic, cheap lunch buffet ($5-$8) with alternating vegetarian and meat dishes and some traditional mainstays (luckily the Chicken Tikka Masala is always there). It's delicious and will undoubtedly force you to keep refilling your plate. The entrance has a fairly steep incline, which makes it difficult to open the door. Once inside it's open, spacious and comfortable (although probably crowded). And If you're dining alone, you can entertain yourself with the Bollywood movies playing on the restaurant's TV. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Low noise level, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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02/24/2009
India Grill
This place is soooo not accessible. It is stairs galore. I can't comment on the service since I can't get into the restaurant but I can relay some of my friends' experiences: Rude, unhelpful staff that glares at the customers. Regarding the quality of the food, I've gotten takeout before and it tasted bland and stale. This was very disappointing as me and Indian food have a long and beautiful history together. Go to India Oven on SE Hawthorne, Swagat on NW Lovejoy or Tandoor on SW Oak instead. ...Read full review >
Stairs have handrails, Public Transit
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04/24/2009
Powell's City of Books
Probably the best bookstore in the whole country, and if not, then one of the top 3. Powell's takes up an entire city block and you can easily get lost inside. That's why they have maps of the interior! Multiple elevators will take you where you need to go. Bathrooms are accessible but kinda smelly. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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04/24/2009
Crystal Ballroom
The crystal is not one of my favorite places to see a show. The sounds always sounds off and I don't like hanging out on Burnside at night. The entrance is technically wheelchair accessible (it's a bit of a tight squeeze but doable) and you immediately see the elevator that takes you upstairs. I've never actually used the bathrooms here... ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn
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10/15/2009
Bumblekiss
Super tasty fresh food in Beaumont Village! Great for breakfast/brunch (it's served all day). Lots of fantastic veggie/vegan options in a cheerful, bright setting. Meat lovers will love it too - one of their specialties is bacon tacos. A bit cramped inside, but doable. Big, accessible bathroom. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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10/16/2009
Virginia Cafe
Low-key bar located across from the downtown library. I visited for the first time a few weeks ago and had a nice time. Service was fantastic and very accommodating. Good happy hour and accessible bathrooms. ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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10/17/2009
Ladybug Organic Coffee
Friendly coffee shop in north PDX that serves organic coffee and tasty breakfast food. I prefer this coffee shop to the James John cafe down the street because the service is much less erratic (and less grumpy). Ladybug serves omelets, scrambles, eggs benedict and pastries, and everything is made from scratch with organic ingredients. Accessible bathrooms too! ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Well-lit, Low noise level, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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12/02/2009
Hush Hush Cafe
Excellent, affordable Middle Eastern food located in downtown PDX. Hush Hush offers daily lunch specials that are always fresh and well portioned. The chicken shawarma sandwich and the vegetarian meza plate (hummus, baba ghanouge, grape leaves, tabouli, and falafel) are my personal favorites. Hush Hush is very 'cozy,' meaning there isn't much room to maneuver, and the bathrooms aren't very accessible. (They're also very well-hidden). If you're looking for a spot to eat a quick lunch at, however, you won't be disappointed. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Low noise level, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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12/02/2009
Gravy
I now understand why this is such a Mississippi hotspot. I had the Greco omelet and barely made a dent in it before I was full. Excellent drinks and extremely friendly service. Getting around inside can be a bit tricky because it's so crowded, but I will definitely return if only to eat more of that incredible habanero sauce. Nice artwork on the walls and very accessible restrooms as well. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Well-lit, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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12/02/2009
Gilt Club
Friendly service, generously-poured cocktails and swanky decor. I actually found myself ogling their light fixtures. This would be a good place to take a date. Also, Tom Waits was playing on the bar stereo, which always makes me happy. The space and bathrooms are both wheelchair accessible, and they offer outdoor seating in front. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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01/20/2010
Leisure Public House
I love love love this place. Cozy, friendly non-smoking bar in St. John's with an excellent and eclectic jukebox (TV on the radio, EPMD, Tom Waits, Mos Def). Service is always stellar and if you're hungry they have grilled paninis, salads and small appetizers. There is an outside patio where you can play bocce ball but there is a step leading out to it - this is my only complaint. Otherwise everything is very accessible including both bathrooms. Leisure also hosts a fun trivia night every Tuesday at 7:30. ...Read full review >
TV captions, Helpful service, Can operate sink without grasping or twisting, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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01/20/2010
Roadside Attraction
Very cute and cozy SE bar right off Belmont. I felt comfortable immediately and I was the only person there (it was 3pm on a Saturday, however...). The interior is decorated with various weird kitch you'd find at garage sales, antique shops or on cross-country trips. It almost feels like you're in some strange old lady's house, except there's a pool table, free jukebox with good music and lots of booze. The service is very friendly and welcoming. I had a great time there. The only drawback is the restrooms are not accessible but *could* be very easily. I plan on writing the owners a letter as they seemed like they'd be nice enough to make some adjustments in this area. If the bathrooms become accessible, I will hang out there all the time. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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01/20/2010
The Woods
Awesome ex-funeral parlour turned music venue in Sellwood! (Accessible entrance is through the driveway on Milwaukie and Claybourne). Once you're inside you'll feel like you've been transported back in time to granny and grandpa's house based on the uniquely strange decor (birdcages, owl prints, old sofas). Very open, airy and comfortable. I was genuinely impressed with the space. Can't wait to go back! ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible door handles, Automatic door, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Well-lit, Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars
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01/20/2010
Tienda Santa Cruz
This is my little piece of St. John's heaven. Santa Cruz has the BEST BURRITOS!! I find myself craving them constantly and have to eat here at least once a week. A gigantic veggie burrito is only $3.50 and contains all the avocado you could ever want. It's hard to beat that. They also serve tortas, tacos, and meat burritos: chicken, pork, and uh don't forget tongue... The atmosphere is completely nonexistent: horrible fluorescent lighting and a strange mural of an eagle about to make off with a lamb (don't really get it but whatever, just get yr food to go). The bathrooms are totally inaccessible- there isn't even a toilet seat in the women's room. Santa Cruz is no frills but totally delicious. After writing this review I'm tempted to go make a quick trip over there. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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03/04/2010
Heathman Restaurant
I've only gotten to eat here once and it was because somebody else paid. The Heathman restaurant located in the famous Heathman Hotel is on the spendier side, serving up some tasty and fancy meals. I had a fantastic dungeness crab salad with avocado and mango, (so good) which when presented to me looked like a piece of art. Service was very friendly, very helpful and I got to pretend I was a rich person for an hour. Accessibility is somewhat awkward. People who can't do stairs/use wheelchairs need to use the lift, so one of the hotel doormen will have to operate it for you. (The guy who helped me upstairs was totally cool though so I didn't care). I tried to locate where the bathrooms were and it looked like they were down some steps and I couldn't see if there was a separate entrance to get down there. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Stairs have handrails, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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03/04/2010
St John's Pub
McMenamin's theater and pub in St John's. Pretty standard yet slightly overpriced bar food and of course, McMenamin's beer (Hammerhead and Ruby are always tasty). Overall accessibility is pretty dismal: The wheelchair accessible entrance is through the back patio and pretty narrow; then there's a steep ramp to the door and not much room to actually open the door with. Once you make your way in it's easy to get around in and well lit, but neither the theater nor the bathrooms are accessible. Service tends to vary, but is usually friendly. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Stairs have handrails, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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03/09/2010
North Bar
I really love this place (in fact I was just there last night). Super friendly/helpful staff that greet you by name, very nice selection of beers and fancy cocktails (love the blueberry hot toddy) and very accessible. They also have a kickass jukebox and trivia every Monday night (which unfortunately I did not win yesterday). There are 2 different levels to the bar with an entrance for each, and an accessible bathroom on each floor. Pretty sweet. (Also, they don't mind if you bring in a burrito from the Los Gorditos taco truck across the street. SCORE). ...Read full review >
Public Transit, Ramped Curbs, Stairs have handrails, Accessible path to entrance, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible door handles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Non-smoking, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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03/09/2010
Proper Eats
Proper Eats is a friendly, predominantly vegan restaurant and grocery in St. John's that serves beer and wine and features live music. They're very dedicated to making a positive contribution to the Portland community and customers are free to use Oregon Trail cards to buy groceries. If it's busy, it can be a tight squeeze into the seating area as it's fairly narrow. And given the small space it can get loud in the evenings if there is a live (most likely hippie) band playing. There are wheelchair accessible bathrooms, but the toilets may be awkwardly tall for some. In terms of service, I've found the staff to be extremely nice and helpful on every occasion. Piper, one of the owners even surprised my friend and I with free cookies after we had loitered there for a few hours one lazy Saturday. The food is always fresh, healthy and generously portioned. (The NoPo burrito is a personal favorite). All in all, proper eats is trying hard to participate in and improve the local community. it's a unique, cozy and valuable spot in downtown St. John's. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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03/09/2010
Dots Cafe
If I were a vampire or say, the protagonist in the movie, "Powder," and I happened to be in PDX, Dot's would be the first place I'd go. This is the darkest place you will ever spend time in. Last time I was there my friend had to guide me to the table because I couldn't see a foot in front of me. Pretty high kitsch factor (velvet paintings galore). The food is vegan + vegetarian-friendly and very good (my friend traveled all the way from the East Coast to snack on their cheese fries). They have cheap beer, a full bar, pool tables, spacious wheelchair-accessible bathrooms and perhaps most impressive: you might get to hear Prince and Sheena Easton duetting over the stereo as I got to last time. The one drawback is the bathroom door handles are high and the doors are kinda heavy. ...Read full review >
Accessible restrooms, Non-smoking, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars, Helpful service
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03/09/2010
Bar of the Gods
Very dark, very macho (they were playing Terminator 2 during my last visit) but surprisingly friendly service at this well-loved Greek-themed Hawthorne bar. If you get too tipsy off the $2.50 well drinks, the food menu has many options to satiate carnivores and vegetarians alike (cheeseburgers, hummus, spanakopita, stuffed grape leaves). Or you can just get drunker on PBR for a $1. Check out the outdoor patio, pinball machines and pool tables while you are there. Bathrooms are technically wheelchair accessible but TINY. People using scooters would have a tremendously difficult time turning around. The doors to the womens' restroom (labeled 'Goddesses' was also heavy to open). ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Grab bars, Accessible path to restrooms, Accessible restrooms, Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Accessible door handles, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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03/09/2010
Stumptown Annex
The Stumptown Annex on Belmont is a quieter alternative to the original Stumptown (located next door). The annex offers 'cuppings,' where customers can sample gourmet coffees from all over the world and make their subsequent coffee bean purchases. The 'hairbender' is exactly what it sounds like. You'll need to visit the original for all espresso drinks but you're welcome to bring them in and hang out. There's also no bathroom in the annex so you'll have to go next door and navigate through the long, very narrow line of customers waiting for 'fancier' beverages. ...Read full review >
Helpful service, Non-smoking, Well-lit, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Public Transit
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03/10/2010
Thanh Thao
Thanh Thao serves affordable "Thai and Vietnamese cuisine", though more in the vein of what Americans expect to eat at an 'Asian restaurant,' i.e., many dishes closely resemble or are in fact Chinese food. That said, the food is generally satisfying, well-portioned and cheap. I liked it enough to spend a birthday there one year. There's lots of options for carnivores and vegetarians alike, and they are big proponents of 'mock meat.' Good spring rolls, pad thai and curries- though they are not at all spicy. The daily lunch specials are always a good bet and they have excellent hot and sour soup. The service is a crapshoot, you'll either get incredibly nice servers or ones who ignore you completely. The entrance is also very, very awkward for anyone using a wheelchair (2 different doors to open, a steep ramp in front) and I would not recommend it based on accessibility. The food however, is tasty and economical....Read full review >
Non-smoking, Low noise level, Well-lit, Accessible counters and bars (34" high), Space for 360 wheelchair turn, Clear, wide aisles, Accessible tables and/or service areas, Wheelchair accessible entrance, Accessible path to entrance, Ramped Curbs, Accessible Parking, Public Transit, Accessible restrooms, Accessible path to restrooms, Grab bars
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Leisure Public House
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Non-smoking, Accessible path to restrooms, Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Accessible tables and/or service areas, Clear, wide aisles, Space for 360 wheelchair turn
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Well-lit, Accessible door handles, Low noise level