Nite Hawk Cafe and Lounge

Established in 1931, the Nite Hawk Café and Lounge is a jovial stop along Interstate Avenue.

Filled with regulars, happy chatter and smiling faces on our visit, we felt welcome instead of suspect (like at some other establishments; not necessarily a bad thing). It’s a big space, even with the café up front closed off (another covid casualty).

The Nite Hawk’s lounge boasts a huge bar as well as a smattering of tables and booths. Teeny but cute outside area off the parking lot and some picnic tables along the front for the smokers/dog people.

3 pool tables, video poker (of course) and some big TVs scattered about. 6 taps, 2 crap.

But the menu – sweet Jesus! An eclectic mishmash of down-home favorites and not-so-favorites (I’m looking at you liver ‘n onions!).

You can get everything here – from a chili dog to a burger to prime rib, even a full turkey dinner. The onion rings were especially divine.

AND they serve breakfast all day! Big thanks to Dana for cheerfully staying late on her shift – we enjoyed her special brand of kind service.

Website: https://thenitehawk.net/

Address:  6423 N Interstate – [Google Maps]

Quadrant: North Portland

Happy Hours: 7-10 pm

Full Kitchen: Yes

Jalapeno Poppers: No

Breakfast: Yes

Outdoor Seating: Yes

Distinguishing Features: Super cool neon sign, fun menu of comfort food standbys from generations past

 

Words by KC Shomler Author of Falling Out of Love With My Career

Photos by Steven Shomler

Website Wizardry by Arthur Breur

 

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