The Roxy
Portland, OR 97205-2309
Phone: (503) 223-9160
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 24 hours
Editorial Review for The Roxy – by Diana Abu-Jaber
In Short
Tall booths, signed celebrity posters and a jukebox loaded with everything from metal to house decks out this all-night novelty diner. Big, bookish menus are full of treats, including a breakfast menu with pancake offerings named after celebrities like Pamela Anderson and Dolly Parton, depending on how stacked you like them. The burgers are huge--Boxx's burger is loaded with bacon, mushrooms and Tillamook cheddar. Sandwiches include the Paul Reubens Reuben, slippery with spicy meat.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoMake sure to allow yourself plenty of time to hang out here--the service tends to be slow. But don't worry: There are plenty off odds and ends to keep you distracted.
User Reviews for The Roxy
09/12/2008 Posted by lesilly
This place is not really that exceptional, but if you are looking for a 24 hour place this is a good one to go to. The food is unexceptional in that you could easily make it at home for much cheaper, but it hits the spot. The jukebox has a great selection! Their fries are always nice and crisp. Its a funky little space with a huge jesus statue donning a neon lighted halo on one wall. I've come here occasionally over the years, and it does seem like their service has gotten much better and more attentive over some time, but still nothing to really write home about. Definitely fun once in a while.
Pros: Great neon jesus statue, good fries, okay pricing
Cons: unexceptional service, no alcohol, boring food
06/07/2008 Posted by DK77
I've only been going to the Roxy for a few months, but i can't think of one bad thing about the place. I've been reading and actually have even heard from someone I know that the service was bad, but it has always been good when i have went. Though I have never been there at night, usually just on sunday morning/afternoon as a hangover cure, so maybe it's different then. As far as some of the other complaints I read, I just don't get it. High prices? You can get awesome biscuits and gravy for like 3 or 4 bucks. I haven't really noticed anything on the menu that's over like 8. Closed on mondays? You kidding me, one day a week? How many places in Portland can you go that's open 24 hours any day of the week? The Roxy, is great: Sweet jukebox; Mindless self indulgence, Iggy Pop, Ramones. Cool decor, all the pulp fiction stuff and the giant Jesus crucifix statue on the wall. Good food, I have yet to try lunch, but their greasy breakfast food and coffee is #1 after a heavy night of drinking. All in all, just don't go in there expecting fine dining. It's a cool place in a cool city.
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