Laid-back eatery with patio, playground, fire pit, burgers & BBQ


























"Suggested as a coffee stop on Williams to kick off a North Portland route before pastries and further exploration." - Dianne de Guzman
"Visit one of 27 BCycle stations scattered throughout Des Moines and rent a bike. That can be your chariot as you pedal your way to several local craft breweries that are scattered along the trail, including Either/Or." - Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh is a freelance writer based in Des Moines, Iowa. She has written about travel, health, food, wine, psychology, fitness, beauty, and beyond for more than 15 years. She has visited four continents and near

"Either/Or is framed as a personal touchstone in Brooke Jackson-Glidden’s nominated essay “When I Feel Unmoored by Life, I Always Find My Way Back to Either/Or,” depicting the spot as a place the writer returns to for stability." - Janey Wong

"I used to rely on Either/Or as an all-day cafe-bar option, but it now closes at 2 p.m., and I’m honestly lost without that late-afternoon transition from coffee to cocktails." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"I report that Either/Or continues to require masks for guests who visit." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden