Canary

Dive bar for sure but super clean. Friendly bartenders, though they may initially seem a bit stoic. I got the chicken sandwich with waffle fries. The fries were great, but holy salt level!! I had to use a good amount of ketchup just to calm down the salt enough to enjoy. Guys, reign it in by half, and this is from a salt lover. The chicken sandwich was really good but I definitely wasn't expecting the heat that came with it. For me, it was a welcome surprise as I love spicy. But for others, it may not be so welcome. Would I eat hear again, likely for the quality of everything even if my heart may hate me for the salt alone.

We just visited for our first time today. Great little menu and the food was great, I had the Canary Burger and my girlfriend had the waffle w/ chicken strips. Super filling. Gabriela was working and she just made the visit so special, easy going personality and knows the local area very well. 10 out of 10 we will revisit.

Patrick is the best! He is always so warm and personable, and I always feel welcome. This place is LGBTQ-friendly, and the karaoke nights on Thursdays bring in an awesome blend of patrons. (We love a single-stall bathroom!) It’s a great place to chill with friends and play some pool on a weeknight.

Incredible vibes and great food! My friend and I went in for PDX Curry Week. They were serving up Jamaican curry and it was DELIGHTFUL!

Chicken sandwich was so good! A really nice balance between sweet, savory, sour, and acid! The chicken and waffles was also so good! The waffle tastes similar to a fall inspired waffle would be with hints of clove, allspice, and nutmeg. Very nice texture fluffy inside with crisp outside. The breading of the chicken is what really makes the dishes stand out, with a nice pepper flavor in there. The music was fun stoner rock. We visited on a Sunday evening, wasn’t very busy two other tables but we had arrived at 7:30pm. I think it seems like more of a bar than restaurant aesthetically but judging on the items it should be more restaurant than bar!

Was there last night with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. Had the chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. It was soooo good! Highly recommend

I got the spicy chicken sandwich with fries and it was delicious. I came here to work for an afternoon. Various seating options including couches, high tops, regular tables and bar seating. There’s also a pool table. Great customer service!

I was just in the Canary and I was accused of doing something I never did. I haven't been in the canary for weeks, and was only in there briefly for a beer. They claim I did something that I did not do, and the bartender was extremely rude. I've only lived here a few months and this is just ludacris. And it's not even a very friendly or even appetizing bar to walk into. The decor sucks, the bartender sucks, and I don't recommend this to anyone. FYI, none of the pictures you see our current they're all a few years old. The place looks terrible.

This place is interesting. My husband and I checked this place out last night. The bartender was nice and provided us with quick service. There were not a lot of patrons there when we went. This made for an empty feeling and made the largeness of the space more apparent. The decorations are such that it seems like a thrift store. I almost expected to see price tags on everything. I hear they have live music, but not while we were there. We did not get any food, but the menu looked pretty good. Might have to go back on the weekend to try brunch.

I found myself wondering what to eat and was thinking chicken tenders will do but don't want fries then I remembered about Canary where I get tenders on a waffle for the same price as a couple tenders with fries elsewhere. It did not disappoint, the tenders were large and the waffle was delicious (comes with melted butter and syrup of course). There some spice in the waffle that I couldn't place but made it unique and could see it being a great fall and winter dish. Having been there a couple times prior the burger is also good and the waffle fries. The sweet potato are as well but a whole side is a bit much for me. The last times they were also out of a beer on the board each time which was weird opposed to taking it down or having a backup keg. I enjoyed with the music and they have a couple tvs as well. Staff has always been really nice as well.

A perfectly cozy, contemporary cut-above the local dive bars (which have their own charm, to be sure), Canary has a cool but not 'too cool for you' energy, a stellar menu, and a really great owner that seems to understand the locals have dozens of options but CHOOSE to come here. Bravo, Canary! Will be returning to get me some of that chicken & waffle love!

They have a pool table and an interesting shuffle board table, outside patio and the place has been extensively updated since it was the Lombard pub. Beers are about a $1 cheaper than most places to boot. Good neighborhood hang.

I've never felt more immediately welcomed than when I came in here tonight. Greetings, smiles, recommendations, light teasing, and history. Love it.

This place is our go to for great live jazz! The relaxed and low key local bar vibe makes for a comfortable and very pleasant evening. It doesn't hurt that the fried chicken sandwich, fries and beer selection is spot on, either!

The team here is so fun and kind! Live music, good vibes, and tasty drinks great neighborhood spot!

Minors not allowed, unfortunately. We figured we could take our son to breakfast here, but no luck.

I've lived around the corner for nine years and during that time, no one has been able to make this space into a welcoming place...until now. This is my new spot! Super friendly cook who always says something kind when we leave, cheap drinks, and a vastly improved lighting situation. Also, karaoke on Thursday is a pretty good vibe.

We love Canary. Great ambiance. Staff is super friendly. Food is AMAZING Shuffleboard, pool, Ms Pacman, Lottery. We have such a great time on Date Night.​

This is a good place to get a drink and have some good food. They have an old-school miss Pac-Man machine with other games. They have a pool table and they have karaoke on Wednesday nights at 9 o'clock. The back patio has heaters and is a nice place to sit and drink.

Great staff! Bryan and Ryan took such good care of us. We didn't even come for food but it was too delicious to pass up! You have to try the homemade potato chips. Also, love the $5 drafts. And many night an impromptu dance party on the jukebox. My new fave neighborhood bar!

I came in here on a Saturday night with some buddies and this place was bumping. The drinks were stiff, the chicken sando was bomb and the staff was extremely friendly. I'll be back next time I'm in NOPO.

Cute spot with very friendly staff who discussed movie trivia with me. Good bruschetta. Good beer selection. Will have to come back sometime to get the chicken and waffles.

Love this neighborhood spot: the staff is friendly, the drinks and beer excellent, and the colorful retro decor is a nice change from all the local _Dark_ bars. A friend and I have sampled the burgers, chicken waffles, and salads and all were very good. Highly recommended!

The food is quite good, and they had live jazz. The place was packed and they now have tables where the old stage was. They needed one more person working, (and maybe doing table service?) but it was a fun place and the breakfast should be great.

The chicken was absolutely delicious. 3 of us had 3 different dishes. My chicken and waffles didn't disappoint. The chicken sandwich and chicken strips were a hit with the others. Nice to have more good food options in North Portland.

wife and I have seen the sign for chicken and waffles for a few weeks while we have been in North Portland. final decide to stop in and it was worth it great moist chicken and the waffle was not a traditional Belgian waffle had a great gingerbread taste . recommended to a friend who went there and had the chicken and fries and were imp. very causal env inside did not use the deck . would recommend .

I've seen this building turn into so many different businesses, been in the neighborhood for a while. I want so badly to have a great breakfast spot in the neighborhood. I really hope my experience today isn't what's to be expected. The menu was small, but that's fine as long as it's good. The service was...I don't know; it was like I woke up at a friends house who didn't like me. We were the only table in the entire house and I had to go to the bar for drink refills every time. When I asked for hot sauce for out breakfast (which took a crazy long time) she said "they're over there" pointing to the bar. Man. Yeah. I know they're at the bar. Kind of was hoping you offer hospitality. I don't expect fake warmth. I don't even like pandering to randos, but I'm in YOUR house. Treat me like that at least. Not sure if I'll be back

Amazing chicken and waffles! Great breading and crispness on the chicken, and the waffle was the perfect amount of sweet. Plus, great prices, kind staff, and good vibes. Definitely coming back.

I ate here last night. The burger and waffle fries are fantastic. Definitely was the best burger I've had in awhile.