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Dots Cafe

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2521 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

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Dots Cafe
Local(503) 235-0203

2521 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

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The Open View

Dot's Cafe in Portland is a two star Southwestern restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant is open late and good for groups. Try the bacon.

Expert Reviews of Dots Cafe

Citysearch | Open late nightly, this funky haunt is great for clubhoppers with the munchies.

Red velvety wallpaper, oh-so-'70s light fixtures and kitschy knickknacks define this mainstay for neighborhood locals and bohemian 20-somethings (teenagers aren't allowed after 10pm). Everything is cooked to...
citysearch.com - expert review - 03/03/2006
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User Reviews of Dots Cafe

The velvet burger joint

First, it must be stated that the first thing you notice about Dots is the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by science n.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places in Portland! They have cozy booths, which are not easy to find in this town. They have decent food - vegetarian/vegan/meaty. Cheap beer and awesome lime rickey's if you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok Dot's. I had my doubts. But I stand corrected. Here's the lowdown:
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Free pool?? Screw you haters I said free pool! Now making a fool of myself in public costs nothing! I find extremely low lit bars a great place to bring out of town friends, people you haven't seen…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katrina W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oh, Dot's. I'm really only writing this review to add it to a list, so I submit to you a Dot's Haiku: Dot's is what it is
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I gotta say, going on the previous Yelp reviews for Dot's Cafe, I was sure I was going to hate this place. Too bad it was my only chance to meet up with my long-lost college buddy and her old Portland…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ROY V.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you are a Yuppie, Pretentious, Up Tight, then stay away from Dots, as you will not like it. If you are cool, hip, and Bitchin then it's 5 Stars all the way baby. Good Drinks, and Jalapeo Cheddar…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lindsey r.

3.0 of 5 stars. Okay, fine. I made a mistake. I thought this was a bar with food, but apparently it's food with a bar. Meaning, don't go up to the bar with a card in your hand, wait ten minutes, order a $4 Pilsner…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara K.

3.0 of 5 stars. cheap & good. a little smokey.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sigh. I really want to love Dot's. There's velvet paisley all over the walls. Funny artwork that would not look out of place in a gaudy grandmary's penthouse. A clean cake tray prominently displayed…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by harrito a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I loved everything about this place. Great dcor and ambiance. I ordered the Veggie burger deal and it came with damn near the best lentil soup I have ever had in my life. I am glad my friend took…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by surranna v.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would give it 5 stars but the smoke pisses me off. I would almost kill for the fries with spicy tofu dipping sauce as a vegan. As a meat eater I would kill for the patty melt. The food at Dot's is…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Douglas Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmm, Dot's. If you lose track of how much you've ordered it's easy to get a big bill, but other than that everyone's right about the average prices. My advice, if you're more in the mood for drinking…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fun bar with bar food! I'm reviewing this from 2002, don't know if it changed. Nothing special here but whatever, has velvet paintings, cheap everything. I ordered the chicken ranch farmer sandwich…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gene L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I want to really love this place. I just cannot quite commit yet. It has so much to offer; it is an attractive dive bar/restaurant and it is in a nice location.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelvin C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Dark and smoky, Dot's has achieved a sort of washed up complacency that is charmingly dysfunctional in a way you'll either love or hate. The black velvet motif goes well with the surly wait staff and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Dots. First time I came here was after a pretty rough day, I order salad and some fries... the fries were great, they reminded me of English fries, and I exclaimed... "Happy Fries". It was a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenneth H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am not quite sure whether Dots is a restaurant that thinks its a dive bar, or a dive bar that thinks its a restaurant. I can say that the food is delicious, and the spicy tofu dipping sauce is a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brice B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Everybody has a story about a guy they knew whose dorm room was all black lights and liquor bottles after dark. Remember him? He hosted the after hours events that featured furtive drinking and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tim b.

5.0 of 5 stars. How did I miss you Dots? I have been in the SE for about six months now (give or take) and I have never been to Dots until last weekend, I know, it's a shame. Dots has everything you need in a dive…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dot's has combined so many of my favorite things in one place. Let me list a few of them for you, and hopefully it will help you understand what you're in for: 1. Alcohol
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Why is Dots so stubborn?

Do they seriously think that wonky ATM in the back is going to cut it forever? C'mon Dots, step into the 21st century and take debit/credit cards. It is maddening and I avoid this place because of it. That ATM...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My kind of neighborhood joint from beginning to end. Friendly wait staff. Plenty to look at on the walls, from the kitschy and eclectic artwork and decorated wood tiles to that wonderful wallpaper…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis T.

5.0 of 5 stars. i think its called a Vegan Vavoom. Rye bread, spinach, hummus, tomatoes, and mushrooms makes a me go VAVOOM ! The fries are lots and the spicy tofu is hots. If i order just a grapefruit juice, then…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cody W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dot's is a little slice of dive bar heaven that I discovered a few years back. Now, to preface, I have never gone here at night. I only go here for lunch, and it is amazing everytime. The reason:…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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Yummy to the tummy!

Dots has some of the best food in Portland, and I LOVE the environment! It is such a super fun experiance to eat there! And the Farmer's Chicken sandwich is to die for!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacob G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Through the nondescript entrance, you enter Dots Cafe. It's really dark in there for some reason and there's velvet paintings everywhere (touch the wallpaper!). I got the "Paul Reuben" and it was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm going to go ahead and assert that Dots has the best Tuna Melt in town. And this bitch knows a Tuna Melt, okay? There's a perfect balance of tuna to cheese and while I'd like to think that it's not…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice little joint. Great for a couple of brews and french fries with a side of vegan spicy tofu sauce. (Beware, the portions are generous too, share a small fry with a friend.) Fries aside, another…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok, you're drunk, maybe high and you're with your annoying vegetarian friend. Go to Dot's, get some bacon cheese fries and enjoy. Your friend can get a freakin veggie burger or whatever it is those…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I've only been a few times, late at night, but the food was great--lots of vegetarian options--the decor is funky. You'd never guess it was a restaurant from the exterior--it's…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Dot's. The menu has a great selection of vegetarian options, for both those who are health conscious and those who don't mind a clogged artery or two. My fav is the Deluxe Grilled Cheese - how…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I can't even count how many times I have gone to Dot's expecting to order breakfast, only to be told they don't serve it. It baffles me as to why I can't remember that they don't. Maybe they should.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Maybe it's just me but I find velvet to be just plain sexy. Dead sexy. What can one think when it's wrapped all over the walls? Does that make the entire place sexy? And what if there's velvet on top…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by shane e.

4.0 of 5 stars. My favorite thing about Dot's is that they serve a mini thing of herbed cream cheese with nearly everything. This is seriously some of the tastiest herbed cream cheese ever. It's dark and cozy and the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ranie G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had trouble finding the front door. No, honestly. There are two entrances: one into the bar and one into the restaurant, but they both look like back doors. It's hard to feel more out of place than…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Don't wear any "dry-clean-only" clothing here, because it will cost you a fortune. You go home smelling like an old ashtray. Your hair, your skin, everything. I'm puzzled as to why they can't…
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laleh E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dot's is a very interesting place, because it feels different from all of the other places we'd gone in Portland. It's a bit dark, and a bit smokey, and I'm assuming that if they turned up the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by M. M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dots is the neighborhood dive that people drive long distances to reach. That says something. Yeah, the food is better than you'd expect, but it's not going to blow your mind, and it shouldn't. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good dive if you're into smoking, eating and drinking at the same time...and laughing at the lame hipsters terrible clothes and lame dragon tattoo's. Cheap food, drinks are fairly strong for the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Psst. I'm going to whisper this because I fear if I say it too loudly I'll get shivved on the street. I'm not that into Dot's. I've given it several chances, and every time I go I'm like, "meh." I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Don't order TO-GO!

I am only rating Dot's TO-GO service in this review. I am a pretty usual customer of Dot's since a group of us hang out on Clinton Street. Usually, I am more than satisfied with the food. But, I ordered a Jack...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dot's is overrated! The food isn't much to write home about, and it's hipster reputation precedes itself. Nevertheless it DOES serve a purpose, so if you're looking for late night eats, and especially…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dot's is one of those places you keep coming back to, even if you're not sure why. Always dark and always friendly, Dot's is the kind of hip neighborhood hangout that you can bring in-towners and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen I.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great fries and absolutely cute decor make this lil neighborhood spot a gem. A for vegitaran options.
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Abe I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Spicy tofu sauce! Spicy tofu sauce! They don't automatically include fries with your burger or sandwich, which is kinda a cardinal sin in my book, but what can you do. Surprisingly excellent martinis,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sly C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm really into diners, and diner food. This isn't a diner, but it sure serves some good diner food. We got the grilled cheese and the Gentle Ben -- I've been craving a reuben for the last six,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenna S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Although notorious for being "overly hip", I have been going to Dot's for over 7 years and always experienced exceptional service and friendliness. What's wrong with looking sharp while you're servin'…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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Killer Cheese Fries at my Clinton Street Favorite!!!

This small dark eatery has been a local favorite of mine for several years now. It all started years ago. I was brought here to eat, right before my 1st GWAR concert. That's when I was introduced ti thier...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carissa w.

4.0 of 5 stars. This SE staple is open very late and is always full. It's packed with 20s and 30s hipsters, but the Clinton street kind, so they're nicer and a little more laid back. Dots is a great place to meet…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Only reason Dots gets four stars instead of five is that it's not quite close enough to my house. Not their fault, but it's a good place to stop on the way to see a movie at Clinton Street, or if I'm…
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Leanne M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Come here to touch the retro velvet wallpaper, kitschy art, and to enjoy some alcoholic beverages in a dimly lit booth. Be sure to order the fries with the spicy tofu sauce. I came here last summer on…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jeroen v.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love dots and have spent many a drunken hour wondering why. It's the combination of the tough-love staff with the i-love-the-spicy-fries that really brings it home. It's also a loveless dive:…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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We love DOTS CAFE!

It's has a great atmosphere, good food, great drinks, and it's an over all good time. I would recommend it to anyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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Funky atmosphere

The atmosphere is really cool and a lot different from other places. The velvety 70's style walls and pictures make it really interesting. The food was pretty good, but for the price they don't even include...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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My favorite place in Portland

We love this place! The decor is fun and the servers are almost always super-helpful and happy, but the food is why we come back here. My favorite is the vegan vavoom (pita, cucumber, tomato, falafel, cucumber...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tabitha R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Once I got past the fact that it was 11:30 in the morning and I was sitting in a dark bar ... and my eyes adjusted to the light ... I actually enjoyed Dots. We had a bit of a challenge figuring out…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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Yummy, greasy sandwiches... disappointing fries

I loved the walls of Dots. It has some really unique wallpaper with interspersing silver and black patterns. The rest of the the place has a red glow to it. And the paintings on the walls are intriguing. I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne A.

5.0 of 5 stars. two words - GENTLE BEN. i don't live in PDX, but every time i'm up there visiting friends, i HAVE to go to Dot's and get this yummy vegetarian version of a Reuben sandwich. i was just up there this…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Dot's, how I do enjoy thee so. I've been here several times in the last couple of weeks for a number of reasons: They serve pretty damn good bar type food late, the drinks are stiff and cheap, and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Listen, I once chose an apartment because it was within stumbling- nay, crawling distance of Dot's. Okay, that wasn't the only reason, but it was a good reason. Cheap and tasty food and drinks. I still…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberley D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I second the perfect-for-soakin'-up-the-booze comment. When you must insert a grilled cheese with sponge functionality, it's best to do so while surrounded by velvet pictures of Elvis and kittens.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2006
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good neighborhood eats

This place will cure the munchies if your in the area of 26h and Clinton. with it's almost goofy decor, Dot's is an interesting place to hang out for a few munchies. Service was good and the food was fine.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Dots because it is Vegetarian and Meat friendly. The prices are reasonable and the staff is usually very nice. I love the VeganVavoom with the spicy fries (with tofu sauce). My boyfriend's…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony R.

4.0 of 5 stars. All but one of my half-dozen visits to Dot's have been characterized by moderate intoxication. You know how it feels when you've had about three drinks too many and you desire, crave, NEED a grilled…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Netty L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I slept with someone to get the recipe for the the spicy tofu sauce that comes with the spicy fries. Ok well not exactly, but I slept with someone who worked there, and then my friends FORCED him to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Oh but it's fun

Good for munchies, all right, but don't come 'spectin' to be wowed by the food. It's incidental anyway to the fun, it's-always-midnight-inside atmoshpere and good juketunes. I don't get my panties in a bunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES & DRINKS

As a Portland native I have been a DOT'S fan for a decade. This place never ages, its kinda got a timeless ambiance, always current in Portland sub-fashion. For first timers this is kinda like entering the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2005
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the hub of SE Portland

Dots is a charmer. The food is excellent, especially the quesedilla, and pepper chicken burger. The drinks are strong and newcastles on tap. the interior is a perpetual nocturnal slumber. The only thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2005
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You won't be disappointed

Dots has great food and for the price per portions it is indeed an excellent value! Try the BLT w/ guac and fries...yum! Service has been crap everytime I've been..the waitresses can be unfriendly and once...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2004
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Sandwiches and Fries in a new direction.

The thing I love about Dots, besides it's velvet wallpaper, big-eyed 70's paintings and doll-parts chandelier, is the food. The portions are generous and the food is consistantly fantastic. (Except at 2am...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2004
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Dots Cafe

I'd recommend Dots as a good place to get a little drunk, not too sure about why people rave about the food. Ok, the cheese fries are good, but nothing all that special about them. That they have spice or...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2003
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Dots is a must for late-night food

The cheese fries rock, the Greek platter rocks, the ambiance rocks. If you are into Celine Dion and DKNY, you probably will not like this place. If you are into restaurants decorated with scores of sock...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2003
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No Tip here!

At my last and final visit to Dots, I actually got a bill before my food! And just a question, do the servers ever smile? They ignore you the whole time you are there, and if you are lucky enough to get your...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/04/2003
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Best Greasy Veggie Food in the World

For those of you vegetarians who miss the meaty comfort food, you must try: Garden Swiss Patty Melt! French Fries! Spicy Tofu Sauce! Yum! Add a pitcher of PBR and you're ready to eat some damn good greasy...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2003
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Fantastic

Been coming here for many years, usually for lunch. The service is usually much better at lunch time then it is late in the evening when they tend to be packed. The fries aren't the only thing worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2003
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Eating with a velvet Elvis

A great neighborhood cafe! The king melt sandwhich is wonderful!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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THE BEST CHEESE FRIES EVER!!!!!

Dot's is not the greatest place for food, all around. But, the cheese fries here are worth driving across town for at 2AM!!! And, it's a cool funky little hang out for two or a small group, especially later at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Mmm Cheese Fries

My bookclub met here recently, and we ADORED those cheesefries! They're still talking about them!The burgers were excellent, and the service was pretty good! Don't love the smoke, and I HATE paying for each...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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smoky

I have gone to Dots for years and its only downfall would be poor ventalation. I was surpried to read here that smoking is not till after 10:00 . it seems no matter what time I go I come out smoky, ick! Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Jalepeno Cheddar Fries

I am a "kind-a-sewer" of quality fries around the city, and yes, McMenamins and The Horsebrass do have awesome fies, but, the jalapeno cheddar cheese fries at Dots are worth the trip, even a long one. Just...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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I WORSHIP DOTS CHEESE FRIES!

Dots' cheese fries are the most fabulous addition to the food world in general ever. Although, the service is SO BAD...you just have to take it with a grain of salt when you crave the food...and tip...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Dot's Kicks It!

Dots is great! The menu is extensive with something to please everyone. The service is generally pretty good, but can get slow when the place is packed; more wait staff on those nights wouldn't be a bad thing....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Dot's Paradise for Vegitarians

The service isn't always great (in fact, sometimes it's downright non-existant), but the atmosphere, taste, and price can't be beat. It's great for vegitarians, and they have a fantastic bar. We eat there once...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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piggy hipster's paradise

If you like dark places and kooky surroundings, Dot's is the place for you. Also, if you like to eat large piles of fabulously greasy food...Dot's is the place. The garden burgers are actually good, the hummus...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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When you need cheese fries

There's no better place in town to find cheese fries. Portions are huge, greasy and dripping with cheese (opt for jalapenos, too). The caravan platter is a tasty option, as well. Check the board for specials.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2002
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Dot's is royalty

Dot's is a great value and great food. Sandwiches are excellent and the ambience is great for a date or just a quick bite. The decor is wonderful and original and the staff is generally very amiable. When...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/27/2002
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Spicy dip

Try the fries with the spicy tofu dip. Don't be scared away by the word tofu... the fries are plenty greasy and unhealthy. Cool place with a good vibe.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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Love the grease, love the beer

Cheese fries done right. Good beer on tap. Service can be a little slow, but if you're at Dots who cares. Try the Caravan platter, it will feed two.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2002
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Dine.com

there were so many good choices on the menu the first time i came...
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Gayot

this dark, sub-cultural watering hole is the best place in town to view real portland slackers in their natural habitat. when they arenit drinking beer, theyire healing their hangovers with spicy,...
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AOL CityGuide

dimly lit spot with a 1960s feel...
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