BiPartisan Cafe

This is a great coffee and eats shop.  The interior is hoppin’ and friendly with great political memorabilia!  The food is fresh, healthy (think lettuce wraps instead of sandwiches – just for asking), and the coffee is great!  Wi-Fi and people watching are the best entertainment here.  Take a few minutes to enjoy lunch and then hop across the street for a movie at The Academy Theatre.

Red Rooster Cafe

This is one of the best places to hang out and Chillax!  I had a meeting in the same block and popped for a quick Americano.  The wait staff was amazingly friendly.  The location is central, and they have an amazing selection of eats.  I don’t eat sugar and I try to eat somewhat healthy.  There was plenty to munch on!  They are right on the max line on SW 10th Street and SW Washington.  I would definitely recommend them for a quick meal or drink and conversation.  A 5 on a scale of 1 to 5!

Wong’s Garden, Milwaukie, Oregon

My husband is faithfully trying new places with me (or insisting I try them!).   On the agenda last night was a new Chinese restaurant, to us, Wong’s Garden off of Highway 224 in the Albertson’s shopping complex.  We entered to be handed the menus and told to seat ourselves.  When our waitress came with tea, she promptly ignored my poor husband as he tried to order a diet Coke.  I noticed that our napkin’s looked like they had gotten wet previously and mine had green food bits on it.  This was not starting out good!  After we waited about 10 minutes my husband had to stand up and chase the other server to ask if we could order.  Things improved mildly from there, the waitress we had was friendly, just never very attentive.  When we were ready to leave my husband again had get up to ask for our check.  I swear the pot stickers were the frozen kind out of a bag.  Hubbie wasn’t impressed with the quality of food, but I rated it a 3.5 out of 5.  Would we go back?  Nope.  Onward, we hope we find a better place next time.

The Ugly Mug

Greatest atmophere east of the river!  This cute urban coffee shop boasts good vibes, good eats, and free wi-fi.  It’s locally owned and serves Stumptown coffee, my personal favorite.  I have had casual meetings here and have enjoyed meeting clients here as well.  They are open later than some – until 9pm.  Visit them at 8017 SE 13th Ave., Portland, OR 97202 and support local!