Roxy
(503) 223-9160
1121 SW Stark St
Portland,
OR
97205
45.5225
-122.6822
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown
Reviews & Ratings for Roxy
58 reviews
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Horrible Experience
by abovethetown
March 15, 2008
We just moved here from the mid-west and had some friends from way out of time come in to visit. We trying to show them the Portland experience. Once we ended up in this diner, we became so apologetic and try to convince them that Oregonians are not all such horrible a-holes. The serving staff was downright nasty. When the 4 of us initially walked in, they gave us nasty looks and looked put out to have to seat us. They screamed at my buddy for walking up to the bar to get his check after it was failed to be delivered in him and the server didn't respond to his attempts to catch her attention. The waitress started yelling at our friends for standing up and putting on their coats (in which they we told they needed sit back down because they were in the server's way) and for "congregating" because they were walking down the aisle o nthe way out. All this after my all too kind friend gave a 40% tip! The servers were way to stressed for the 8 tables they collectively shared. Ihorrible, embarassing experience; we will never go back!!!
a must for the downtown portland experiance
by boogienightz
June 02, 2009
My girlfriend and I have been going there for years and have always found it to be a welcoming hang out. The food is a full breakfast and lunch menu open 24 hours except Mondays. Its way crowded on Friday and Saturday nights so first timers try another day. If your into nightlife or the subculture and don't want Denny's this is the place for you. Beware though you will be asked for spare change or an extra cigarette on your way to the door but don't let it discourage you. Try it tonight.
- Pros: good food good prices
- Cons: free parking is limited but pay lots are close by
If you're so unhappy with your job why are you there? (aka shockingly upsetting)
by RockyD13
January 25, 2009
So I've only been serving for 6 years, and in this industry I know it's not much, but I ordered coffee and didn't want to stay any longer because half of the waitstaff was incredibly and unnecessarily rude. I would have loved to go there and have a good time, as many of these reviewers have had but it was hard enough to even just find out who my server was (without receiving such attitude that shouldn?t be directed at a customer), let alone trying to order a cup of espresso. Thus said, I will never return and never recommend this business to anyone I know and since I work at a large hotel that caters to business travelers, I?m proud to say that the Cadillac Cafe, Holman's, and Tin Shed are places I recommended to customers.
- Pros: Half of the waitstaff was plesent
- Cons: The other half was so rude, I didn't want to finish my coffee
ol' standby
by jicamalurver
January 23, 2009
I have been coming here since I was in high school (a long long time ago), and it hasn't changed much. The only things missing are the high backed booths, and smoking. Oh and that really tall waiter that used to wear an apron that said "6'7" or something. And apparently the cheese fries have changed too. They used to be shoe string type fries, and they were absolutely smothered in cheese, and had some parsley flakes or something on top. I was there a week ago and the fries were almost steak fries, and not a whole lotta cheese. Anywho, if you're hungry late at night The Roxy has a large menu with decent greasy-spoon food, and good people watching.
- Pros: art rags, late night eating, drag queens
Leave your feelings at the door
by SpitePDX
January 20, 2009
A previous reviewer mentioned that the staff was rude. Yeah, that's sort of their gimmick. It says so on the front window and there's rude drawings on everything. You either appreciate it for what it is or you don't, but don't rate MY favorite resteraunt ONE star just because your uppity friends were offended.
This place, seriously, is some of the best fun to be had in the entire city. Just watching upper-middle-class twits get put in their place over and over again... I go there as much for the entertainment as I do for their heart-breakingly badass burgers.
- Pros: Best burgers I've had anywhere.
- Cons: Sensitive people might make a scene about the 'rude' wait staff.
Rhinestone dive
by shtholedive
December 24, 2008
This place is a sh!thole dive where all the street kids go because they think its "kewl" to be treated like sh!t. They think its a novelty, I think its what they are used to. DO NOT GO HERE, if you care about friendly or even humane treatment, if you are not a fan of public humiliation, and if you care that the staff will sp!t in your food (they do it whether they "like" you or not, its their "thing") This place is downright repugnant.Oh you should walk in specifically to check out the framed rhinestone embedded Tarantino picture hanging over the bar, laugh, and walk out...only if you want a thrill, but NOT if you don't want to be chased down the street by the psychotic owner.
24 hour cafe by Meghan W. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 05, 2008
I wouldn't say its the greatest food in the world but if you happened to be wondering the streets of Portland in the middle of the night and are hungy this 24 cafe definitely hits the spot. They have your typical burgers and fries but they also serve breakfast!
great place and people
by lynntaylor25
October 29, 2008
i Just got done reading all these reviews and i think people are stupid. The Roxy is one of the best hang outs in town great food and service. people are almost always friendly and willing to talk. so what if there are alot of homeless hangout outside thats every where in portland, i used to gop to the roxy everyday and always had a great time. yes sometimes the staff have attitudes but who doesnt most of the time its because their buisy and the customers are rude to them. all and all its a great place to hang out i recomend it to everyone. The only reason i dont go there anymore is because i live in ca and dont have a car otherwise i would drive up there on the weekends
- Pros: open 24 hours, great people and service
24 Hours and a Great Jukebox
by lesilly
September 12, 2008
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
what else do you want?
by DK77
June 07, 2008
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.
Big, Fat, Heart Attack Special Is Where It's At!
by parkerveruski
March 27, 2008
The owner of the place is cooky, cool and friendly with an razor wit edge. You want to like her but then I've seen her chase people down (literally) for not leaving a tip for her server. A whole lot drastic! Would you want to know someone who easily snaps? Perhaps, it could be entertaining. All things considered, 'The Lovely Suzanne' is fun and friendly. Years ago it appears founder Suzanne turned the business over to her daughter to manage, service got better but atmosphere and fun factor dropped. Owner Suzanne would stand at the door and seat you wearing a purple bee-hive wig, funky retro glasses and shouting loudly. She would have so much fun giving everyone who walked through the door a hard time with 'pet names' and other silly stuff. She was the reason friends and I visited. She was crass, a bit rude and all in the name of being very busy, having fun and keeping it light. Where is she now?
I love their food in the classic greasy spoon USA style. Bad for you but soo good for you at the same time! It's apparent that the small, narrow place does a good business for all ages, from street kids to gay club hoppers but in the end, the atmosphere has changed over the years to reflect a bland, day-in-day out feeling. No longer are the days of fun. This place still has charm but not like it did once before. How do you get it back? Owner Suzanne needs to spend more time in the drivers seat and less time out shopping around the world. We all miss her.
- Pros: Lots of freaks and geeks to watch. No shortage of late night noise.
- Cons: Prices are getting a bit too high, atmosphere is not what it once was.
