Vegan
American
Beer/Wine
Pub with an all vegan food menu, including a veg meatball sandwich and BBQ platter. Minors are allowed til 8pm. Open Mon-Thu 12:00pm-12:00am, Fri 12:00pm-2:30am, Sat 10:00am-2:30am, Sun 10:00am-12:00am.
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154 Reviews
First Review by nigelangel
SpecialFXLady
Points +36
I've tried to like this place but I can't. - Edit
I kept hearing about how awesome this place is and I wanted to support a local vegan establishment. I've gone in about 5 or 6 times thinking that I might be hitting it on an off day each time. The final straw was the last two times I went in (again, thinking maybe it was an off-day) and the bartenders kept serving people over me despite the fact that I was standing at the bar, holding a menu, and trying to make eye contact. Considering the fact that I was the only Afro-American patron in the place, I began to get a familiar feeling so I left.
Read moreI didn't enjoy the food that much.
I don't want to be completely negative so I will say that the drinks are tasty and creative, however, I'm making the choice not to support this place.
Updated from previous review on Saturday February 02, 2013
Pros: Drinks
Cons: Service, Service (so bad I'm listing it twice), Food
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notameat
Points +1056
1st time & well worth it - Edit
Had a great meal (eastern bowl) and an organic beer. Great!
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JessicaSerna
Points +30
A favorite in PDX - Edit
I have frequented this bar since it opened. As a vegan, I love being able to order anything without a worry. The food and drinks are great! The atmosphere is perfect. The patio is nice in the summer. I recommend Bye and Bye to everyone.
Read morePros: All vegan, Drinks, Late night food
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Ladah
Points +393
Meatball sub - Edit
Order the Meatball sub. Just do it.
Read morePros: meatball sub, drinks, spaghetti & meatballs
Cons: order at the bar, hipsters
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chickpeafreak
Points +141
Very nice! - Edit
Every city/town should have a vegan bar and restaurant like this. Fantastic atmosphere, great outdoor seating, and very friendly service. Order your food at the bar with your drinks, and the food will be delivered to your table. We only had the grilled cheese with our happy hour drinks, but it was the best grilled cheese we'd had in a long time! On our next trip back to Portland, we look forward to spending more time at the Bye and Bye--how lucky for vegans living close by to have this gem in their neighbourhood.
Read morePros: Relaxed, with good outdoor seating, Tasty food + bevvies, Friendly staff
Cons: --, --, --
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places-in-pieces
Points +679
very pleased - Edit
top-notch vegan bar food. open late, nice staff, good prices, and a decent atmosphere (for a bar).
Read morePros: prices, late night, food
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whosmeggyn
Points +155
New obsession - Edit
Vegan soul food and bye and bye [the cocktail] in the same place, I never wanted to leave!
Read moreTrying that cocktail is a must if you come here. Their bbq plate is fantastic- cheap and filling. I ended up having to share it with my sister. The ambience is amazing, and the staff is friendly.
Pros: location, large portions, great food
Cons: not in vegas
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thoor_ballylee
Points +321
A Vegan Bar that Happens to Be Very Good. - Edit
First off this is a Great Bar that happens to be Vegan, pretty damn cool. I've been here pretty much every time I've been to Portland and I have always been blown away. I went again last night, it was a Wednesday evening and the place was hoping with all sorts of interesting hipster people. If I was too nitpick, the scene is not really my kind of people but they drinks are cheap (which it not easy to say in many Portland bars) the food is tasty and vegan and the outside seating is nice when it's sunny and nice. There are minor hours during the day, as I've eaten with a 20 year old vegan college friend, during the day a great little place to take the younger ones and sit outside, I would take my 6 year old daughter for lunch if she was with me, as the people watching and rambling on Alberta is always a treat. If I had to come up with something negitive... The bartenders all the times I've been in are guys and I wouldn't mind a hot tattooed Portland bartender from time to time, so come on get working on that.
Read morePros: food is great, prices are good
Cons: nothing bad to say about this place.
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mcgyver68
Points +81
I'd go again. - Edit
A couple reviews mentioned the strong "hipster" scene. It is just Portland, nothing to fear. I am a middle-aged, decidedly "un-hip" kind of guy and they welcomed my un-pierced, non-tatted self just fine.
Read moreI started off with the famous "Bye and Bye" drink. It is good if you are thirsty, but a little too much fruit punch or whatever they top it with. I switched to beer later, an excellent Hefe Weizen that I would order again.
For food I had the Weeping Tiger sandwich. Be careful with this one. The Jalapenos are neither seeded nor pickled. I chewed into one with a nuclear seed payload,it about knocked me off the stool. Beyond that it was tasty. Really the Sriracha sauce gives it enough spice, IMHO. You get a side dish with these sandwiches too. I chose the Collard Greens. I never had Collard Greens before, these were spiced and simmered. Still not one of my favorites, but not bad either.
I'll go again. Definitely want to try the meatball sandwich.
Pros: Nice Folks, Unique sandwiches, Great Beer Selection
Cons: Raw Jalapenos, Parking
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mjp599
Points +32
Vegan heaven - Edit
Excellent vegan food, love the pub atmosphere. Meatball sub & grilled cheese are favorites, bowls are delicious also.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great happy hour, Addictive
Cons: Parking limited
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elizabet
Points +157
Meatball sandwich & a North Williams - Edit
Everything I've had here is fantastic. My favorites are: meatball sub, weeping tiger, grilled cheese & brussel sprouts. You really can't go wrong. Great outdoor patios in front and back. Try a North Williams or the Bye & Bye for drinks. Yum and cute bartenders too boot! If you visit PDX you must go here or there newly opened other joing: the Sweet Hereafter
Read morePros: excellent food, great drinks, good location
Cons: busy, bar can be slow
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seachelseashore
Points +37
Great vegan bar! - Edit
I love going here for the drink called the Bye and Bye it is a large drink for about 8 dollars. They now offer more gluten free food too! My favorite food here is probably the weeping tiger sandwich which has a chicken like patty and spicy sauce/mayo mix with avacado and tomato. The ambience is nice and they have outdoor seating.
Read morePros: great food, gluten free friendly, nice ambience
Cons: gets really crowded on weekend nights
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kparent
Points +32
Indie bar with yummy vegan pub food - Edit
Great healthier vegan twist on pub food. My husband had the meatball sub. Simple but tasty, and he was able to get a side of sauteed brussel sprouts instead of just fries. They were perfectly cooked, tender and delicious. I got the BBQ Plate; black eyed peas and collard greens. I was glad to have a choice that was not typical bar food. It was very nice; spicy beans, and the greens were well cooked. They only negative is that there was a bit too much sauce, my food was swimming a little (although the sauce was tasty). Great selection of cheaply priced micro brews. Fantastic space, large outdoor patios in front and back, lots of tables, good music. You order and pay at the bar and they deliver your food, so the line can be long when it gets busy, but the food came very quickly. This is truly a pub; the food is not upscale but it is delicious, the price was great and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. We'd definitely go back again. Recommended.
Read morePros: comfort food menu, atmosphere, price
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blisssu
Points +145
Vegan restaurant that doesn't look like one - Edit
Once you see the very unobtrusive sign, it's hard to believe that Bye and Bye serves only vegan eats. The place looks more like a bar, happy-hour, music kind of place where the staff doesn't even know what vegan is. Wrong. My husband and I went there for dinner a few nights ago and loved the food. I also loved the ginger beer (which was spicy enough to make me sneeze!) Jerry ordered a Georgia Bowl (tofu, brown rice and the most delicious collard greens) and I had the Brussel Bowl (BBQ tofu, brown rice and brussels sprouts), because we love those cruciferous vegetables. The collards especially were cooked to perfection and the brussels sprouts were dandy too. Both It was one of those rare warm and not raining Portland evenings in May, so we sat outside on the patio, not aware that smoking was allowed. When the folks at the next table lit up, we had to move or it would have ruined the flavor of our bowls. Sure enough, after we moved, the people two tables away lit up too. The problem might be solved if the non-smoking tables were placed together on one side of the door with the smokers on the other. Or if there were no smoking at all. The music from inside was louder than we liked, but not nearly as noxious as the smoke. We really liked the place and the food and drinks they served, but smoke and loud music did detract.
Read morePros: good vegan food, friendly informal atmosphere, pleasant service
Cons: drifting smoke, loud music
Guest
Took
Points +180
Vegan Bar - Edit
This place is a cool hangout and meet-up spot. My bf got some food and wine that he rated as OK. We were pleased w/ the atmosphere though.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere, Vegan variety of food/drinks
Cons: Loud, Food is average
Guest
Lettuce Muncher
Points +393
Very Good - Edit
I went here on a Saturday evening, around 5:00 and the place was pleasantly full, but we had no problem finding a table. The food menu is short, but I still had a hard time deciding on what to eat. We ended up sharing the Chili Dog and Spaghetti with Meatballs. Both were amazing, the Chili Dog was on an amazingly fresh bun and was loaded with toppings. It also came with a side of chips and salsa. The Spaghetti bowl was huge, so its a good thing I was hungry. It was loaded with sauce and tasty meatballs, and came with garlic bread. We didn't have anything to drink, but will definitely be back. The music was loud and the place was slightly dark, but very clean. The prices were pretty low for the portion size.
Read morePros: Tasty, All Vegan, Fun Atmosphere
Cons: Limited Street Parking, Took a while to get our food
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Tigra220
Points +10644
Restaurant Quality Food Served in a Bar - Edit
I do not drink, so bars don't normally appeal to me, but, as a resident of the midwest, I was determined to try as many vegan venues as possible on my PDX trip. I was SO glad that Bye and Bye made the list!!
Read moreI had trouble deciding what to get b/c everything looked good! But I finally decided on the Weeping Tiger. With such a cool name I couldn't pass that up! It was described as fried tofu cutlets, with jalapeños, hot sauce, (I think lettuce too), & some kind of veg-mayo (maybe Vegannaise?) served on bread, & with a side of collard greens. OMG That sandwich was so dog-on scrumptious that I wanted to immediately order another one!! Now, I LUV spicy food, but this sandwich tested my Cuban spice-buds! Not too too spicy, but it ain't for the weak either! The cutlets were fresh & cooked to perfection. Simply, the best darn sandwich, EVER! And I don't know who cooked those greens, but I was tempted to peek in the kitchen to see if someone's Mississipi granny was back there! The were clean, flavorful, and not overcooked. A perfect late-night meal!
And how funny, my name means, tiger, & I almost wept over the Weeping Tiger. It was THAT good! I made sure to tell the waiter how ecstatic I was about their food. When I go back to Portland, Bye & Bye will be my first stop!
Pros: delicious vegan food served late, Affordable prices; no smoking inside, Fast & friendly service
Cons: Smoking allowed on the outside patios , Outside smoke travels inside in summer
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gr8vegan
Points +2369
Wow review below is awesome - Edit
Bye and Bye is an awesome place and I'd definitely be a regular if I lived here. You must be 21 to enter. They serve Sam Smith Organic Lager (my fav beer) Check out the Jukebox if you are 30 or older :)
Read moreHM
actually before 10pm... um, maybe 9pm but I believe it's 10, minors can go in. Kids even with a parent, and there's no smoking indoors. I love the place. Was just there tonight with friends. Night before last too. And Sunday, and....
Read moreyeah, I love the place.
meow
nigelangel
Current closing time for minors is 8pm. Fact as of May '09. But I wouldn't suggest kids, excepting well behaved teens or older.
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nigelangel
Points +35
a favorite! - Edit
There are lots of things that I love about Bye and Bye. I love that it is the DIY project of a handful of younger fellas who are actually vegan. I love that the food is simple and not trying to be anything but tasty. I love the layout - large enough to not feel cramped, open enough to not feel stuffy (can't wait until summer with the big garage door windows open!), the design is cool without being pretentious. The artwork is great! The drinks are lovely! The owners/workers and employees (I think there are 2 people who work there who don't own the place?) are all nice and appreciative of business which is great! Being a bar 1st and restaurant 2nd, it can get kinda busy weekend nights, but it has never felt so crowded that I was uncomfortable getting a drink and hanging out. Here are some pointers -
Read more- there isn't a sign so just look for the little parking lot on the corner of 10th & Alberta, it is that building.
- tons of bike parking
- order food at the short counter on the left of the bar for more obvious and direct service (it is counter service only)
- it can get really busy and the kitchen is small, tables aren't always picked up - don't let it get you down. Just relax and have a good time. (it would actually be nice to have bus bins out....)
- the drink specials on the menu are great, especially the signature Bye and Bye cocktail served in a mason jar.
- Straight Edge bar-goers (or minors) can enjoy the Floor Punch "cocktail" also served in a mason jar.
- minors are allowed until 9pm.... although it is a bar, and really not the place for you to get shnokered while letting your darling monster tear the place down. Unless they are well-behaved and well-rounded older kids (or your 19 year old buddy) I wouldn't even think of bringing them by. It makes it uncomfortable for them and everyone else in the place.
- no smoking.... heck yeah!
- back patio look like it will be a dream in spring!
- lastly, I think the place could give off a "cool" vibe, but don't be intimidated about waltzing right in and making yourself at home. You may encounter some hipsters, but everyone that I have run into there (working or drinking) has been nothing but lovely and welcoming! It is your clean neighborhood bar that happens to be vegan!
I hope the owner's next endeavor will be into the world of a cozier restaurant/cafe that serves the same great drinks.... maybe in the South East by the vegan mini-mall! A nice little clean lunch spot is sooooo needed in this town.
Pros: yummy food & drink & nice people, good atmosphere, no smoking
Cons: could use a self-service bussing station
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