Tucked away in the cluster of big corporate stores, semi trucks and places for someone to use their drugs in private is a nice little restaurant called original Joe's. one would think a place like that would just be a greasy spoon you know a place for you to go and get over a 2 a.m. drunken stumbling feeling. Well it might be that kind of a place then again I wouldn't know this is my first time there. I ordered the coconut chicken and I have not experienced pleasure this satisfying since the first time of getting laid by my substitute teacher in 8th grade. I sincerely love the amount of detail the lady put into making this food and presenting it to me. it was extremely tasty I still enjoyed myself the local bum population was sort of at a low there was only one or two bums kind of sulking about the parking lot otherwise I would go to this restaurant during normal hours of the food is absolutely amazing the waitress was extremely nice she makes the best damn case it is that's for sure but really coconut chicken it was just absolutely sublime I can't say enough wonderful things about it. My girlfriend went there and she was extremely happy she had the Greek something or another and she really liked it she would have eaten at all at the restaurant there except for I wanted to get home so I could use my toilet and not a public toilet so I kind of rushed her. so I can't comment on their bathrooms there but their food and the atmosphere overall really felt good. I hope this review is helpful if not please scroll to another one that gives good positive ratings about that place because I gave it full Stars I got to go now because my back is hurting sitting here typing this out

Pretty good food, mostly good staff. Used to be better... UPDATE: They no longer serve food, strictly gaming room now. Like I said previously, used to be better... Always busy, usually have to wait for machine to play, but honestly never had to wait excessive amount of time, even on busiest days/nights. There's one gal tho, has worked here FOREVER, is THE BEST. Her name escapes me (will try to remember to update), I try to visit when I know she's working. She goes out of her way to be friendly, helpful, always respectful/courteous/patient (even with 'challenging' patrons), remembers what I like to drink, place is always spotless, etc. Can't say enough about how great she runs the place. These guys would be crazy to ever let her get away, seriously! ;-)
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Several businesses share parking lot, on busy nights parking can be difficult with spots that aren't quite wide enough to avoid dings by distracted patrons (hunting for open machines), who just don't care if they clip your car. 5yrs ago, (my bday no less), stopped in late night, when leaving was greeted by broken drivers' window. (Always been pretty robust homeless {no offense intended} &what-not, presence in this immediate area.., just FYI.)

I was refused service due to the fact that I had my service dog with me. Because I'm not blind or def and her job isnt obvious dose not mean shes not medically necessary. I have been given the right to have my service dog. The lady confronted me in front of other customers which made me feel uncomfortable due to the fact that its not the customer's business why I have my service dog. I'm not sure why I was even approached being she has her vest on. The lady was rude and I felt intimidated by the way she was hovering over me. She assumed that my dog has no training and in say assumed because she didn't even ask. Shes 8 months old and has been in training since 8 weeks old. I would never recommend this place to anyone and I'm going to be looking into what legal action I can possibly take.

I love the sweet lady with the long blonde hair, whom misplaced her reading glasses, lol. She's super adorable, works hard, treats everyone with kindness, and always is welcoming.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Burrito
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
There's always parking, sometimes you just need to take 3 breaths and someone is pulling out.
Wheelchair accessibility
ADA compliant

I stop in here from time to time to get lotto tickets, and the last time I was here it was foul! It is TWEAKER druggie city! Like just because people have money to throw away gambling, doesn't mean an establishment should not have standards, the girl working had such a " hard" attitude. Then locked everyone inside so she could go smoke. Like your locking people inside with people that are high out of their minds that could go crazy on someone? Is that even legal??? I should check into that. I was petrified. No telling what could have happened.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

The Owner is Awesome!!! Made a huge exception for my family. We decided on Boomers BBQ. No minors after 3 PM. Saw Original Joes right next door. The menu is a lighter fair and didn't appeal to the kids. We were about to leave. The Owner said she owned the BBQ restaurant also and would allow us to eat in Original Joes. Took our order and delivered to the table. Traveling on our last day of a ten day road trip. What a relief to know kindness is still alive! Thank You for your time. The BBQ was great!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

What a dump. An undesirables clubhouse. Rough crowd for sure. I won't be going back again.... Ever. The best thing about this place is, we'll nothing. But the manager does a great job it seemed keeping undesirables moving through. The entire area here is going downhill fast. I advise to go elsewhere unless you enjoy this environment/culture. If so, please stay in this area as the rest of Jantzen Beach is coming about slowly but surely. Very slowly. They need to put a new bridge asap and destroy the slum area here for all prosperity. Or it will stay like this.

Excellent food! Seriously, not enough people know about their wonderful menu! And all the food is made fresh daily, and their wonderful secret brine they marinate the chicken in for 24hrs before they bake it just shows you how important it is to provide quality food for their customers. Im very impressed. I only wish they would consider marketing better so that they could cast a larger net and attract more customers.. Because just one time is all it would take and people would be regulars I guarantee it!

Quirky but nice. Typical Portland and vicinity. I had the Mac and Cheese and was impressed. It didn't look special but was delicious. They were sold out of the two dishes I fancied but the Mac and Cheese made up for it - excellent price, too. While I ate, I heard a woman speaking on her phone (possibly really speaking to someone and not herself) talk in graphic detail, in booming voice, about her health concerns. Okayyyyy.... In all, worth stopping and trying!

I just went for the video poker. They close at 1am, so I cashed out and wanted to buy some smokes. The gal said she had already done the count and acted like she didn't want to sell them. I said I guess I could go somewhere else....and she never even volunteered to sell me any. I also was in the mood for a beverage but I never saw her until she said to cash out. They could have made an extra $20 off of me if she would have been somewhat attentive.

Definitely one of my go-to spots for video poker! Always great customer service, the ladies that work here are all just so amazing, always making me feel so welcomed! And one thing that's for sure is that they make sure not a damn soul goes thirsty there!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Cookies, Quesadilla

All the staff are super awesome. They are friendly and have great customer service skills. I have been staying across the street while my home purchase closes and have frequented this place daily. Every single menu item is super darn good...my fav is their gyros. I would definitely recommend this spot and will be driving across town once my home is ready and I leave the area because the staff and food is so on point.

I had the Greek bento with brown rice and grilled chicken breast. SO GOOD! Chicken was grilled fresh while I waited. Ingredients all tasted fresh. Restaurant seemed clean, well lit. With a soft drink it was about $9.50 and was a large portion. If I lived here, this would become a regular place for me to get a quick, non fast food meal. I’m in town just for three days and will probably hit it again before I leave!

The young lady that works during the day and has three jobs does a really good job working at Joe's she gives customers constant service and keeps the machines clean and is very friendly and courteous to all the customers.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
Wheelchair accessibility
Has ramp.

I purchase my cigarettes here fairly frequently as they almost never are too busy to immediately get you what you want, take your preferred method(s) of payment and get you back on the road to wheresoever you're headed. Thanks Original Joe's! One of these days I'll stop in for more than a minute or two and greet a taste of whatever smells so good once you walk in the door.

We came for the "amazing looking food" we saw on Google maps but it was not what it said it was. It's very much a lottery place guess you can grab a drink or a snack she said she had hot dogs but no real food very disappointing. It would be helpful if businesses could edit pictures and whatnot.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

Lady at the front had an attitude as soon I walked in. If you need a quick microwaveable breakfast sandwich cooked for you , this is the spot for you! I definitely was expecting a hand-made sandwich, not one they stuck in the microwave for three minutes. I could've gone ahead and made this at home.

The blonde employee is very unpersonable here.. she just acts like a snobb almost everytime she works(however have seen and experienced a couple times where she had a positive work attitude) aside from that this is one of my go to favs to play video poker as is there neighbor boomers!

Really friendly staff, cheerful and interactive with customers. Neighborhood spot where you're treated like family. Great food, hot and fresh, eat in or take out. Sales lottery tickets, and cigarettes. The game room is banging. Lots of winners cashing out while I was there.

Love all the staff! Very upbeat and helpful! So much that when I found out this was not my target burger joint, I decided to give these guys a try! I had the fish and chips. It was ok but I think I really wanted a burger... Great patronage, very inviting staff! Thanks!

Worst gyro ever. It literally had 2-3 slices of gyro meat, 1 slice of a tomato and 1 slice of cucumber in it for $7.95. The price isn’t bad but the food was terrible. This was like a meal for a 5 year old. I also got a bag of chips. Needless to say I left very hungry.

Delicious, welcoming and comfortable! Service is kind and hospitable, the food is tasty and the coffee is good. Social distancing and Covid-19 guidelines are safely put into effect here. Seating allows a view of the flow of traffic that is oddly calming.

I went into Original Joe's with a friend. Sat my coat and purse at the table I was sitting at and got up and stood at a video poker machine not two feet away for maybe 5 minutes. In that time the employer picked up my purse and some random

The food tastes fresh and they have decent portions for prices. It's defiantly american-asian. The sauces taste pre-made. The atmosphere is a little odd. It's an l-shaped eating area with linoleum where you can eat fresh "bento", buy some

I came here to enjoy a moment of video slot machines and was waiting in line for all of 3 minutes when a server approached me and asked if my 3 1/2 lb. Pomchi was a service dog. When I said that she was, the worker asked what kind. When I

Tried this place on two occasions. Chicken salad wrap was recommended and a teriyaki bento box. Neither were very good. Edible but nothing I’d go back for. Bento box was literately rice, chicken, and dab of sauce, no seasoning, veggies,

I like that my brand of cigarettes are cheaper here than most everywhere else and the atmosphere is inviting. Its always clean and they have video poker, you just have to know the right time to go if you want to get a game.

BY FAR WELL WORTH RHE TIME AND PLACE. Wish I knew about these guys before I visited 5 other places looking for table MORE THEN TWO could facilitate...So glad u found them. NO HARD LUQUOR but AMAZING FOOD AND VIDEO POKER!!!

This place was amazing! When we walked in the owner let us know the food options were limited because they have recently reopened after being closed for 18 months. We all got gyros and they were delicious!

Not very much value came out of their video poker machines. Both friend and I won but didn't cash it out and replace with a new 20 and ended up losing it all.
Price per person
$50–100

Thank you Evett for being so nice during my stay at the hotel next door. Delicious bacon bagels and pork biscuit sliders, plus that amazing smile that I knew existed behind your mask.

Wonderful staff, very friendly and kind. Very good food, especially their gyros! I go there to play the video machines and sometimes eat. I always buy my cigs there, good prices.

I got a take out from Original Joe's. Service was great and the Gyro I ordered was delicious!!! Everything was very reasonably priced. Definitely coming back here again. More

The menu is very small, like 4 items which is probably due to the pandemic, the lady taking my order was not very nice. It's probably good for video poker though.

Not open till 2am. Walked in after work to wind down at 1:20 lady said her sign has been off for an hour. Uh… how was I supposed to know that?! Haha!

The food is really good, the service was great, it’s a nice place to sit and enjoy a hotdog
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

My favorite bar cozy. I am an usually client going there like 3 or 4 time a week. The purpose for me to go there is to play video lottery... More

Love getting my smokes here. Good prices and awesome staff. Small lottery area and has a good menu for food options, just not many vegan.

There was no food here... it was a lottery deli
Food: 1…
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Katrina was amazing and helpful, food is amazing service is fast.