05/31/09

Great Customer service and just the right amount of food

by babaloo45

On Saturday, this place was a welcome relief from eating at 'anywhere USA' . It's a place where you get just enough food, hot off the grill and the most old-fashioned friendliness and welcome. Don't expect glamour or trendy, this is the place for a reasonable breakfast or lunch, served timely and with allowance for leisurely conversation or eat and run.

The customer base was very diverse. Sitting at the counter for a quick meal seems perfect for a local to catch a quick meal.

This place has a long history, unique in 2009 for a restaurant. If I lived in Portland, I'd probably become a regular.

• Pros:  Hot, traditional American diner meals, glad to see you
• Cons:  No restrooms due to logistics/laws- street parking only

03/14/09

How did they win the contest?

by tracyinportland

My husband and I finally tried the Hollywood burger bar yesterday after living in Hollywood district for 2 yrs. and hearing this place has "won" "most popular burger" at this neighborhood's burger battle contest. These were the VERY WORST BURGERS we have ever had. The patties were burnt to a crisp on one side. Cheese was just placed on top and served (not melted). The bland potato salad not home made. We thought, "this is taking unusually long to get a simple order of cheeseburger, fries, ice tea". I wanted to say something, but the old man (must have been owner) was engrossed with filling the ketchup bottles. It's a shame because my husband and I are both out of work, and to go out to eat is a treat. Too bad we spent our money on such a bad tasting lunch. The burnt taste stayed in my mouth long after leaving the place.

• Pros: charming diner atmosphere
• Cons: terrible burgers!

08/01/08

Best hamburger joint in town!

by reggin

Great burgers, amazing price and no pressure. I only wish there was more seating, but it is worth the wait.

• Pros: Everything.

An old-school diner on busy Sandy Boulevard homestyle comfort foods.

by Contributor

In Short
From local high schoolers to workers on lunchbreak, this neighborhood diner is always busy, and never goes out of style. Breakfast standards range from eggs any style to a selection of omelets, French toast, pancakes and waffles as well as bacon, ham or sausage. For lunch, try the excellent Hollywood burger or the double-patty Ultimate Burger. Thick shakes and malts are worth the extra calories and change.

09/30/05

Great Old School Burger Joint

by gaels15

A great little neighborhood spot that serves some excellent burgers. Don't expected fancy innovations, it's just good old fashioned burgers. The restaurant looks like it hasn't changed decor in around 30 years. This is exactly the kind of place I love. Good people, good food, no frills atmosphere. Don't pay attention to the negative reviews, those guys need to get a life. The reviewer who suggested the restaurant was too close to the bus stop is absurd. It's a burger joint not a five star.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Great burgers, Easy going crowd
• Cons: none

03/02/04

mrs

by tnapad

The food is great, the waitresses and waiters are very friendly and very accomodating. Try their shakes, they are the best ever. While you are there, you must have a chicken patty melt. YUMMY!

• Pros: good food, excellent pricing, kid friendly

08/01/03

Pricey, ok

by yazfan

I like that they offer variation in the detail: hot sweet mustard, swiss cheese, fried egg, ham, etc. I wish they would offer grilled onions, as it makes such a difference. $5 for cheeseburger and fries is a good deal, but some of the more creative options get expensive. Good service.

01/29/03

friendly place for breakfast

by ozzypcs

good job with breakfast anytime, and the burgers are some of best in Portland

12/13/02

Booths too squeezy!

by originalsims

The burgers are fair at the Hollywood Burger Bar, but the place is VERY small and the booths are WAY too small! The bus is close...VERY close! Passes within 3 feet of the place! Average food, lousy neighborhood, small booths...I'll eat somewhere else!

• Pros: Close to bus, Close to bus, Close to bus
• Cons: Lousy neighborhood, Booths too small, Food is just "ok"

08/30/02

50's kitsch

by trixie48

Walking through the door is a return to my childhood. The smell of the food cooking, the straws on the counter, and the stools that spin around. The burgers are awesome, and the delicious shakes add inches to the hips, just smelling them. The calories are well worth it though. Where else can you get a fresh ice cream shake in that old fashioned glass that brings back the sweet memories of your childhood?

• Pros: amnience, historical value, inexpensive
• Cons: small, busy, but worth the w