I'm dating myself wildly here but wish that kids today had the total Toots Empire to enjoy like we did. Back in the 70s The Roxy used to be the late night, edgier sister restaurant to more familial (and I use that in the larger sense) Hamburger Mary's. Hamburger Mary's was the place my high-school friends and I could go (we didn't know we were goth then, the phrase hadn't been coined) and drink coffee and feel like we had a place to call home because gay was just coming out and everyone who was positive and weird was welcome to the party around Toots. I have no idea what happened to him, if he has anything to do with this one still but his innovative stamp and inclusiveness is still a hallmark. The food is fine, but the decor and the people spell out one of the best parts of Portland, the willingness to be downhome, funky and have a very cheeky sense of humor. If you have out of town visitors, take them here if nothing for coffee in a busy day. They'll never wonder why there are ""Keep Portland Weird"" stickers and why that's a good thing.
Pros: atmosphere, fun, down home food
Cons: The focus isn't as much on the food quality as it used to be, but that's a high standard
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