Crackerjacks Pub & Eatery
2788 NW Thurman St, Portland, OR, 97210
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Address :
2788 NW Thurman St
Portland, OR, 97210 - Phone (503) 222-9069
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Opening Hours
- Mon :12:00 pm - 12
- Mon : 12:00 pm - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Mandana S.
I've eaten here twice now. The first time I had a cheese burger with house made potato chips. Awesome. Yesterday I was having a really shitty day and I stopped in for a beer at lunch and relaxed for a bit in the lovely, private patio on the side. It was the perfect day to sit out and I enjoyed the quiet serenity of the environment. I ordered the Asian chicken salad, fully expecting a cold, previously cooked chicken Patty on top of lettuce with bottles dressing. What I got instead, was a fresh grilled, juicy chicken breast with a warm ginger glaze on top of crisp romain and red leaf lettuce and topped with chopped tomatoes, toasted almonds and crunchy noodles. Delicious and way better thought out than I would have expected for a dive bar, even in this part of town. The reason I'm giving them 5 stars though, isn't the burger or salad or even the fantastic patio. It's the service! The woman who waited on me during both of my visits is one of the most kind, genuine, attentive people I've ever encountered. She makes me want to go back and try the rest of the menu. Or just veg out on the patio on sunny days.
(5)Elaina R.
We sat for an hour waiting for our food. We had to take our food to go because it took so long to get. We have been to Cracker jacks numerous times and never had this experience. The food wasn't made the way we wanted, and the turkey on the sandwich tasted like plastic. So disappointed. We won't be going back ever. No discounted offered for our time. The people across from us finally got their food and it was cold. They told the waitress they wouldn't be paying for the food and they left. It was a ridiculous situation.
(1)Djdb D.
Lock down NW dive bar. Great food awesome bartenders especially Sam!! Outdoor patio. Video poker. Big screens for sports. Big dining room fresh squeezed juices for cocktails. Happy hour is chesp
(4)SB B.
Thursday night with my 14 year old son who moonlights as a Burger Critic. We both had the basic cheeseburger with cheddar. Top notch job on the burger that night. Recommend it.
(4)Britt D.
I love this place. My team goes here all the time. The outdoor patio is nice all year long and the people working there treat us well.
(5)Audra S.
The cooks do a great job every time. My personal favs are the western burger, cobb salad, and the turkey club. Not to spendy with large portions, and free pool! I am sad I moved away from this place. I need to visit soon and so should you!
(5)casey v.
I love this local bar and love love love the bartenders therein! I've come here for years and enjoyed the cute patio and cheap drinks and as of late, fantastic food. So I just had to give my two cents in response to the horribly rude people that rolled in last Friday night and acted like gross entitled douchebags and then typed up a sloppy drunk review. Shame on you drunkies. Don't poop on someone just doing their job.
(5)Teya F.
Favorite neighborhood hangout! And now they have AC!
(5)Mike G.
Local to the neighborhood. Save your money, buy at CoOP or take your business to 23rd. This bar is terrible, we tried it twice as a last stop going home after some beers. Same result. Girl bar tender was rude, bummed to visit. Honest this place gets a zero. We gave it a shot among reviews given. Take our word, go to 23rd and have fun!
(1)Heather D.
Short & simple... this is a great neighborhood "dive" bar. Friendly staff and reasonable prices in a laid-back bar atmosphere. Plenty of room and bar space. A great spot to catch a game on one of the flat screens. There is a patio for the nicer weather and a dining room for a quieter experience if it's not too crowded. I really like all of the framed historical pictures of Portland placed around the bar. It feels more real and comfortable than a lot of the nearby bars in the 23rd area. This is the place to go and relax without worrying about keeping up appearances. Head here and start feeling at home.
(4)Greg G.
I wish I could give a zero. The younger bartender is the worst. the older lady is rad as hell. Younger is the total downfall of the place. She determines the hours based on her cig breaks. One day it's 10pm another it's midnight and then it's 2am. It's in my neighborhood, literally a block. I wish it was a good dive bar but you get nothing but attitude and ignorance if you look like you have a job and dress nice. The owner should check the bar staff. She sucks and needs to go. I pray that any other bar moves in so they can have my money.
(1)jopa l.
A neighborhood staple on upper thurman, Cj's is A.O.K. by me !! It is a simple, kinda old-timey set-up in the historic train car depot building. The night time bar staff is friendly and handles volume well and offers a personal touch. A wide variety of food with daily specials, and great bargain prices keep me coming back. Folks here are friendly and it seems like everyone here knows everyone else. The owners bbq skills compete for the best around, (check out his place slabtown ribs for the real deal) and the patio is like a best kept secret where you drink with friends and savor the smell of the slow cooker a few feet away.
(4)kay c.
BetterWhen Norris was here
(3)Stanley T.
At two stars, I'm being generous. Ribs were the special of the night, and having heard that the cook here wins BBQ awards, I went for it. Dried out, with a very salty rub and a tiny drizzle of sauce. The crinkle fries were pretty tasteless. Ronda ordered the chili burger. She gave me a bite. it was, seriously, the worst burger ever. Luckily, there was a dog named Buddy (we ate on the patio) who was less discriminating and thought the burger was delish! Actually, star #2 is mostly for Buddy, who was cool. The Bridgeport IPA was fine, and she did comp us the burger. I'll remember not to return.
(2)Darryl J.
This place is great. It's a bar that has what you want to drink. Really friendly staff. Nothing not to like.
(5)Pat B.
This has to be one of the best neighborhood bars in Portland!! It's not a fancy high tech bar like those in the Pearl (thank God!) it's the neighborhood place where everyone knows your name. The menu is above average with great burgers, sandwiches and huge salads and there is always a daily special. But what really makes this place great is the staff! Sam, Jimmy and Rachel are smart ,funny and totally rock while serving honest good food!
(5)Johnathan K.
This place seems to be run by people who PRETEND to belong in a nice neighborhood. The staff is cool, but when the owners swing around, the decent-seeming people working the bar get bitched at. I find that repulsive. I live next to CrackerJacks (what a silly name for a place), so I keep going in. I keep ordering their mediocre food because it's close. But I'm telling you, whoever reads this: Look past the welcoming neon signs, and just buy a beer at the corner mart. Get a burger at Jack-in-the-box and save money. This neighborhood would be better-suited with a fresh, less douchely-led bar. I await the future of the space poorly and pathetically maintained by CrackerJacks Pub & Eatery.
(1)William J.
UPDATE: I have taken the rating down to one star in light of the rude response from the owner. It is pretty remarkable that she admits that the extra dollar charge for the gardenburger substitution is not advertised but goes on to justify the concealment of this information due to costs. If you're going to charge for this substitution, that's your prerogative, but just make it clear to the customer. Deception is not justified by operating costs! Also, thank you for clarifying that not even regulars shall receive any charity when it comes to such charges. That remark was more intended as a favorable comment on what I perceived to be a friendly environment, but apparently I was deluded. Congratulations on ensuring that I do not return (although I doubt that you care). *** I had the reuben, and they subbed the gardenburger for me -- but this cost an extra dollar (a fee that was not listed on the menu, nor was I told about). It was another (advertised) dollar to sub tater tots for their standard side of chips. So, the cost of lunch was $10 before tip -- which you might expect when dining out, but probably not at a neighborhood dive bar! Anyway, it seems like the sort of place where, were I to become a regular, the gardenburger fee would vanish. The atmosphere is friendly and easygoing. The music was mostly '80s rock, which seems to suit the clientele and employees well. If you like greasy food, PBR (which they sell cheaply -- but maybe so does everyone now?), and that song "Fire Woman" by The Cult, this could be a place for you.
(1)Kelsie V.
I love coming here because it's a nice change from the bars on 21st and 23rd. It's a hidden gem and a fun spot to check out. It's a neighborhood bar, friendly, and comfortable. I love their outdoor patio--usually lively. Beer selection - decent, but could be more interesting. Years ago, I had a Caldera Dry Hopped Orange here. Currently, No. If your peckish, nice appetizer options. My friend and I ordered NACHOS and the cook went out of his way to make it a big plate and even checked in to make sure we were happy. Totally not necessary, but very sweet and hospitable. A nice bar, where you "come as you are", the patrons are friendly, too.
(4)Bradford D.
I've only come here on Wednesday nights after Dodgeball at Friendly House. But it says something when every dodgeball team comes here instead of any other bar on 23rd. It's a solid neighborhood bar. Cheap beer. Good bar food. My friend got the very last order of Deep Fried Mac N Cheese last night. I guess they are changing their menu up. It's nice they have the bar area and more of a restaurant style area for bigger groups.
(3)Don B.
Crackerjacks is a very neighborhood-y dive-y little hole-in-the-wall up in NW. I found this place when we stopped in for drinks one night after checking out the Swifts up at that nearby school (you know which one I'm talking about). In need of some refreshing beverages, we snagged some seats out on the nice little patio. This is actually a pretty cool little patio area, stuffed between Crackerjacks and the nearby building, and hidden from the street. The inside bar is your typical sports/neighborhood/dive bar style. The service was super friendly and as on point as you'd expect for this type of bar. Not super swift (get it? swift? ... ok, I got nothing). The beer selection is fairly standard, with nothing much in the way of good local micros, which is kind of disappointing in this mecca of good beer. I saw what looked to be some slow-smoking meat in a large smoker near the patio, which intrigued me, but we had just eaten a huge meal, so there was no sampling of the food. Based on other reviews, I think I may not have missed much. Overall, definitely a spot I would drop into if I lived neaby for a quick one, but in general I would opt for a place with a better beer selection.
(3)Christine K.
Love this little place! As far as "dive" bars go, this one is the best. I have a hard time even calling it a dive, because even though it may not be decorated like a modern yuppy bar that over charges for everything; it's clean, the patrons and the staff are friendly, and the food is delish! Typical bar food, nachos, burgers, mini corndogs (yum!), etc. Very good, very cheap. The drinks are dirt cheap and knock you on your a** strong. Every time we go in there, the waitress brings me my "usual" without even having to ask. She knows we're there on our lunch break and she's always quick to get us back to work on time (if not a little tipsy, lol). This is easily my favorite little spot in NW. I highly recommend it.
(5)Erin E.
I've only been on the restaurant side of Crackerjack's, which is dark, smoke stained and a little sticky. The bar side kept me at bay with a bug-zapper like glow and equally stained & sticky patrons. The menu is full of greasy comfort foods, yet without much in the vegetarian way. But they do have Gardenburgers and Tater Tots on the menu, the service is indifferent and I *think* I spotted a patio in back while walking past a few days back. That's about all I need to know I'd go back.
(3)Dave H.
A cheap neighborhood bar with a great staff is the easiest way to sum it up. Some of the food is good, some not so much, lots of deep fried stuff but at a low price. The soups are typically above average, and the happy hour food deals are very low cost for the serving size. (Actually, I've never seen a small portion at this place.) It's not a place I'd drive across town just to eat at, but it's diner food taken a step above Denny's or a similar chain with a bar. Most of the rating I'm giving them is for the staff, free pool table, and patio though. There's a very dog-friendly patio which is a nice place to relax and enjoy the low-priced drinks when the weather's good.
(4)Michael M.
For some reason I always imagined that a trip to Crackerjacks, the bar down the street from my best friends house, would be like walking into an episode of "Cheers", with Woody serving me drinks and Ted Danson pretending that he still has a career. I eagerly anticipated the day we all turned 21 and could make Crackerjacks the new hangout. The only problem was that my fantasy Crackerjacks and the reality I encountered couldn't be any farther off. That's not to say it's a bad place--anyone who serves $1 PBR's will always get my business--but it's really just your average corner bar. They've got pool, and a few pinball machines, and the fries are decent. The only problem is that the clientele's average age is about 38. Kinda like "Cheers." I guess I should have picked a better fantasy...
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