Family-friendly, retro atmosphere diner featuring vegan comfort foods with breakfast served all day alongside cocktails, wine, and beer. The large menu offers choices like breakfast burrito, biscuits n gravy, nacho mamas, spicy fries, ranch burger, philly cheese steak sandwich, the vertical rueben, pancakes, and french toast. Opened 2019, this is a sister-restaurant to the Vertical Diner in Salt Lake City. Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm. Delivery 12-7pm.
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8124 SW Barber Blvd (at Capitol Hill District), Portland, Oregon, USA, 97219
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Added by Tomatillo on 17 Jul 2019
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105 Reviews
First Review by IdeaFarmer1
VeganFlojo
Points +110
Hit or miss - Edit
I’ve only been a few times, because both times I’ve had the chicken burger it was hard, rubbery and inedible. And their fries are over cooked and greasy, which I’ve heard I’d a sign they don’t change out their cooking oil enough. However, I’ve had the breakfast plate with biscuits and gravy, Tempe bacon, tofu scramble, etc. and that was really good. It sucks, because it’s the only all vegan place and Southwest pretty much. I should go more and try different things.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-23
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syork2
Points +158
Everything is wonderful! - Edit
I've been here several times and need to come more - every single thing I've had here is SO dang good. The mesquite jackfruit tacos are killer, the buffalo wings are delicious, any and all breakfast items are incredible! I particularly love the biscuits and gravy! They even have giant gluten-free pancakes! And everything is made in house. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Staff is so sweet, Everything on the menu is wonderful, Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating
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sblyall
Points +64
OUTSTANDING! - Edit
We ordered the jerk chicken burrito with mashed potatoes on the side, the tony hawk burger and a brownie sundae. WOW! Everything was so amazing. The mashed potatoes were very flavorful and the tony hawk burger was amazing.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan , Employees are all friendly , They make the ketchup in house
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vegbgood
Points +36
Vegan Americana - Edit
Ordered the tofu scramble. This brought back pleasant childhood memories. Delicious and reach.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-20
Pros: Vegan comfort food, Eclectic atmosphere , Friendly staff
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DianeH
Points +1121
Totally worth it - Edit
I’ve wanted to visit here since they opened but then… the world turned upside down. Finally made it out here today and I was definitely not disappointed! I’d intended to have breakfast but the reuben caught my attention. It was quite good. I will have to come back another time to try more items on the menu.
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MarkPayne
Points +179
Classic Diner Fare - Edit
The staff were wonderful, unfortunately the food was a bit below expectations. They were out of the Tiger burger patty, which I was really hoping to try, but I got the Tony Hawk with a field roast burger instead. The burger was messy, but the flavor was decent. The vertical sauce served with the fries was definitely the best part of the meal. We tried the chili, which was nothing special, too thin for my liking, but it wasn’t offensive. Prices were reasonable for the portions and I would still go back so I can try the Buffalo tiger burger.
Read morePros: All vegan, Staff was friendly, Reasonable price
Cons: Ran out of items early in the day, Chili was more like tomato soup
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mauricsb
Points +109
Best burger I've had in years - Edit
I loved everything about the place. The sign on entering says a lot. Inside, I was greeted by a very nice server, who checked on me regularly. I had the "tony hawk" burger with the Field Roast patty and fries. The bun was toasted to perfection. The whole thing made for the best burger I've had in years, including some pretty darn good ones I've made myself. Quite pleased with the carrot cake as well, although I would prefer it with nuts instead of raisins.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere , phenomenal burger, friendly staff
Cons: none I noticed
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RobinSeaalert
Points +192
Lives up to the hype, must visit - Edit
We had the dude cakes and breakfast burrito, but look forward to another visit to sample more. Great atmosphere and service. Wish we had left room for dessert. Would put this high at the list of “must visit” places in Portland.
Read morePros: Great food, Great seasoning and diversity of flavors, Not cheap, but by no means over priced.
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Jwmarti
Points +28
Definitely a great find!!! - Edit
Delicious food. The Tony Hawk Tiger Burger was great and the vertical sauce on it was really good too. Definitely recommend the chili cheese fries and the Mac and cheese also one to try.
Read moreMy youngest kid had the triple threat gluten free pancakes and they loved the coconut flavor thoughout the stack. They ate about half of them.
We also tried the tiramisu which was more of a pound cake density, but had great flavor.
Pros: Great vegan options, Also gluten free options
Cons: Only one server was working
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PDXVeganFamily
Points +156
Do NOT Recommend - Edit
I've been there 4x, the first time 2 years ago was good, but they have went super down hill. The staff is rude, very slow service, the food is always cold or soggy and just tastes bad. My kids love fries but both rejected them after trying them. There are so many other better places around.
Read morePros: Hmmm
Cons: Poor food quality, Rude staff
RabbitWright
You should try again! Your review doesn’t seem like the place we lnow and love at all!
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pdxvegan1
Points +106
My favorite restaurant - Edit
I’ve eaten here multiple times and have had a pleasant experience every time. I brought my son with me this time and we had a great meal together. He ordered the field roast Ian Mackaye with fries and I had a chocolate chip pancake with a side of tofu scramble. We shared an order of country potatoes. While my son isn’t vegan he said he really enjoyed the spiciness of his burger. I meant to take a pic to post here but we dove into the food too fast! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff was friendly and attentive.
Read morePros: Large vegan menu , Reasonably priced, Friendly staff
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Donojgerig
Points +16
Harassing offensive staff - Edit
Went to vertical diner yesterday and I will tell you, don't ever come here unless you would like to be harassed by their staff. First thing we pulled into the parking lot only to be stared and glared at by Taylor(the waitress), so that started our experience awful and confused, we proceed to walk in to collect our order for pick up, after putting our masks on entering the store, I pay for our food in silence, my fiancé asked for utensils and the waitress walked over and grabbed some in silence and threw it into the bag and as she walked away very sarcastically and rudely said "you're welcome", we took that sny comment and returned to our car. As we are in the car we notice that we are being stared at still through the window, as I pull away I look at the glaring waitress once more only to see her standing in the window flipping us off like a pissed off teenager. I go back to the parking spot and get out to go confront her about why she would do this, and I watch her run over to the front door and lock it. From here we proceeded to get in contact with Ian Brandt (the owner) after a long discussion about how we were treated at his restaurant, he was not able to reach the waitress and said he will call us back in an hour or two after he's able to talk to her. Hours go by and never received a call back, left a voicemail message even. Next day comes around and I have called again to try and get a resolution for this. No answer, so here I am writing this review. Because the owner refuses to pick up the phone and resolve this. The resolution is an apology. If you value your money and time, take it elsewhere. This place will give you a horrible experience, take your money, tthey lip you off as you leave. Unprofessional and disturbing. Ian has no idea how to run a restaurant and will ghost you after his staff harrass you.
Read morePros: Not the food, Not the service, Not the owner
Cons: Harassed by staff, Owner won't resolve, Food was terrible
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AmberPollard
Points +565
Good not great like most diners - Edit
Enjoyed being able to sit outside with my group of 6 for breakfast on Saturday morning. We ordered two Mountains: 1 with guac and 1) with cheeze but they both came with guac; breakfast burrito; Reuben with seitan and a side of tempeh; tony hawk, and a taco salad with added Seitan.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Outdoor seating , Exactly like SLC location
Cons: Exactly like SLC location
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Chaotic_Mango
Points +26
Made Me Consider Moving Here - Edit
Literally made me consider moving to Portland for a second. The perfect vegan diner experience. Their hearts are in it and they seiously know what they're doing. Also very affordable!
Read moreWe ordered:
• the Mac and Cheese, which actually tasted like Mac and Cheese and not "cheesey pasta" like some places.
• the Biscuits and Gravy, which, while not the fluffiest I've ever had, were still VERY good. The gravy was perfectly seasoned and apportioned.
• the Buffalo Tigers (fried buffalo chicken-esque cubes), which my wife ordered and I stole, has left me in order-envy. I need them.
I need them.
We also ordered a side of fruit which was fresh and plentiful with strawberries and blackberries with orange and banana slices.
The service, despite only having one person waiting and serving the entire restaurant, was excellent! Very friendly, positive, helpful, and expedient. In fact, when my wife provided a mask to a customer who could not enter without one, the waitress gave us a free tiramisu!
As the name states, this is a diner. You're here because you're vegan and you're hungry and you love your tastebuds. It's fresh, affordable, well prepared, and well served.
Extremely impressed and can't wait to return.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-21
Pros: Great, well prepared food, Great and friendly service, Great prices
Cons: Short staffed due to COVID
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Durianwalker
Points +1761
12noon open time now. - Edit
i liked the french toast alot because it is a healthy version, not oily (or maybe they forgot to give vegan butter).
Read morePros: cheap, many foods, sunny picnic tables outside
Cons: only opens at noon weekdays
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challiebread
Points +86
don't miss it!! - Edit
i love the service here, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I've only eaten here twice so I've tried two items off the menu but both of them hit it out of the park for me. i was bummed to see not everyone had such a great and satisfying experience but i really recommend checking it out for yourself. the burgers are particularly amazing.
Read moremy favorite thing about it is that a lot of vegan restaurants also market themselves as healthy & stuff, whereas this place just focuses on delicious comfort foods. the kind of stuff that you really crave as a vegan when you're sick of rice bowls.
Pros: fully vegan , delicious food , inexpensive
Cons: i guess it's not for everyone
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Beaz
Points +20
Very hit and miss - Edit
Going of my experience and other reviews here, I would be careful what you order if you eat here. I went with a friend for the first time and she was pleased, but I was not. She got the Tony Hawk and said it was very spicy, but very good. I got the Philly Cheesesteak and the Tiger Tenders. The cheesesteak was very messy and didn't have much flavor beyond the peppers and onions. There was no cheesy flavor and the seitan was just plain. The fries also felt and tasted like they were a day old right out of the box. The Tiger Tenders were just inedible. I'm not sure if they are tofu or seitan, but they are very tough and rubbery. There is barely any breading on them at all and also no flavor or seasoning at all. It was like eating an pencil eraser with a bit of fried flour on it.
Read moreI may try it for breakfast once, but I'm not rushing back and I'm going to check other reviews before I order.
Pros: Everything is vegan, One of the few vegan options this side of the city, I like the diner decor
Cons: Some of the food is terrible.
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Shayth88
Points +111
Not impressed - Edit
I was craving a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and heard this Vegan diner had them on the menu. The fries were phenomenal, the sandwich was not. I have a feeling that if I were very drunk, it would have been enjoyable.
Read morePros: Fries
Cons: woke
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MarieCharnley
Points +29
You won't regret it - Edit
Holy moly!!! You get so much food per portion. The flavors are super homey and comforting. Connie was an angel through the whole process. 10/10 recommend.
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jrcm408
Points +24
My first visit - Edit
From reading some other reviews I was afraid this place wouldn't satisfy. I was pleasantly surprised. not only did this place hit all the notes, but it also was the best french toast I've had since being vegan. We ordered a decent amount of food all was great from la mesa to the french toast to the cheese fries. It was a fantastic classic diner experience! They also had out door seating !
Read morePros: French toast
Cons: No milkshakes😡
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AnaBananaaaa
Points +20
Must see diner setting with great takeout options and outdoor seating - Edit
The physical space is a wonderfully familiar diner setting. Relatively new restaurant (new ownership as of summer 2020) with surprising menu options with all plant based alternatives made in house. Great quality. Super friendly staff. Tasty kombucha on tap. Plus patio seating (not busy shortly after opening so we were able to eat outside safely with no one around). We’ll be back!
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mistfallen
Points +30
Mixed feelings - Edit
I was super excited to try this place but the food just did not work for me. Maybe I ordered the wrong things? The biscuits and gravy were excellent, but the jackfruit tacos and asian lettuce wraps were extremely salty and I couldn’t finish either. I’m willing to give this place another chance and try more of the “comfort food” options next time, but sadly this was a huge miss for me.
Read morePros: All vegan, Biscuits and gravy were delicious
Cons: Way too salty, Taste seemed off
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Jess_H
Points +128
Best vegan brunch! - Edit
We had the most amazing experience at this place for breakfast this morning! The food was outstanding! Try the tempeh bacon!!!! And the service was top-notch! They just started in-house dining and they are social distancing tables. Outdoor seating is available too. Come hungry and plan to stay full for hours after you leave! Soooooooooo good! Perfect choice!!!!
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Ladah
Points +397
Delicious food, good service - Edit
Though I've seen mixed reviews of this place, my experiences dining here (10 + times) has always been good. It's true I have only gone for breakfast, and I always get the biscuits and gravy and service, including coffee refills, are always excellent. The cinnamon rolls are incredible too.
Read morePros: Food, Coffee refills
Cons: Too far from Hillsboro
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CherryAshton
Points +20
Hit and miss - Edit
First time was AMAZING... every subsequent visit has been very very disappointing. Definitely different chef in the kitchen. Probably won’t eat here again which is really sad as it’s so close.
Read morePros: Varied menu, POTATOES are great
Cons: Over seasoned with fennel
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LindsayNeussl
Points +800
Great food happy service - Edit
You get exactly what you expect and they have amazing comfort food!
Read morePros: Tons of options
Cons: None
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BettyStevenson
Points +16
So delicious! - Edit
Just tried this place today and I’m already hooked.
Read morePros: Biscuits and gravy are to die for!, Great menu, great customer service, Fair portion for price.
Cons: Their fries>house potatoes.
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