Helvetia Tavern

This place certainly doesn’t need my review, but I felt inclined just because I saw negative comments in other reviews. I’ve been wanting to come here for a long time upon recommendations from multiple friends. So it finally happened and I was not disappointed. I went on a Monday so I didn’t have to deal with any huge crowds that could potentially happen on weekends and I was able to sit immediately. Both of the ladies who served us were very friendly and were very welcoming. I ordered the Jumbo cheeseburger with fries. When it came to the table the bun was larger than a normal burger so I knew it was going to be a big boy. Two very decent sized patties filled the bun, along with their delicious burger sauce. Every bite was delightful. Juicy, very well seasoned, I was very happy. I feel like it was fairly priced given the size, especially these days. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend. I’ll be back for sure.

We got a burger and salad. Both were good. If I was in the area I would stop there again. Service was good! The house sauce is a mayo/mustard/relish kind of mix. Heavy mayo taste. One of the best burgers in Oregon? Its a tavern burger. This reviewer does not know what it made the list.

We went on a Thursday night, just around 4:30 or so. When we went in, we just sat wherever we wanted to. The dining area inside is small, maybe 6 or 7 tables, there was a bar with stools at the front, maybe could fit 4 or 5 people there. It didn't take long to get our menus and to order. Our waitress was nice and so were the other waitresses. Our food was promptly brought out to us. We hand the cheeseburger and fries and onion rings. The burgers were delicious, the fries were crispy and wonderful, and the onion rings were also delicious. There is outdoor seating and bathrooms inside.

Decor, beers and ciders galore! Helvetia Tavern is such a gem. Their burgers and fries will blow you away, along with the beautiful views beside it. Can't wait to go back!

This often is one of the top rated burger places in the Portland metro area. I’ve been coming here for years and it’s consistently delicious. The prices are reasonable and the portions are large. And the service is always friendly and down to earth. The bar is cozier than the restaurant side but kids are only allowed in the restaurant side. The outdoor area is nice for dining or drinking when the weather is warm. It’s located a mile or two off the 26 Hwy out in Hillsboro but worth stopping by if you are traveling out that way. And I must mention the Jumbo Burger. It is huge, delicious and affordable. My son had to cut it into quarters to handle it last time we were here. Recommended!!

Always a favorite please to go and love the option to sit outside. We opted for the onion rings, which are amazing! Was happy to see that they switched to Pepsi!

Had An Amazing Jumbo Burger today! I added bacon and jalapenos and boy was it good! Highly recommend There Fries and Onion rings aswell. Overall had a great experience!

Best burgers and fries around the area! Such a staple in the community. Food is fresh and service is quick and everyone is always so nice. Kid friendly in the main restaurant and patio but also has a bar side with a pool table and plenty of seating and a great selection of beer/ciders. Used to be cash only but they do accept cards now with a small service fee.

Helvetia Tavern is hands down the best burger joint I've ever visited! From the moment we walked in, the welcoming aroma of sizzling patties and fresh ingredients hit us. The ambiance is cozy, and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Now, let's talk about the star of the show, the burgers. I ordered the "Cheeseburger," and it was cooked to perfection. It was juicy, flavorful, and topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, and a perfectly melted slice of cheddar. The bun was soft yet sturdy enough to hold everything together without falling apart. My friend opted for the "Jumbo Cheeseburger," which was equally impressive, loaded with crispy bacon and house sauce that complemented the beef beautifully. But what really set this place apart was the mysterious yellow sauce they served us. At first, we were skeptical, it had an intriguing, almost otherworldly glow to it. However, one taste and we were hooked! It had a unique blend of tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors that elevated our burgers to a whole new level. We asked the server about it, and they just smiled and said it was a "secret house recipe." Whatever it is, it's pure magic! Overall, Helvetia Tavern exceeded all our expectations. Whether you're a burger enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, this place is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back to uncover more of their culinary secrets!

Wow. Just wow. Where do I even begin. Helvetia tavern, you might as well present me with a bag and a gun to my head telling me to put all my money in the when I walk in, cause that's what this experience felt like. The overall ambiance of the place felt like a holdup. You walk in with a greeting from the staff member. Don't let his warming welcome fool you, he plays a bigger role in taking more of your money later on. An inside man if you may. You sit down and they provide you with a menu. The food options were mediocre burgers, as Regina mentioned in her review down below. Nobody really cares about Regina though, so that's why I'm here to use my voice. The prices were outrageous. Over $18 for some fish and chips. $18. Is the fish going to give me financial help? Is the fish going to dance for me? Is the fish going to do some inappropriate actions with me? What about the fish makes it $18? This made me upset. Now, for the that absolute diabolical piece of electric machinery in the back of the store. The ATM is a world renowned device that allows people to withdrawal cash from their bank accounts, as the phrase "cash is king" is still a mindset for most people. I don't think cash really is king, however I like to have it on me. I also like having other things on me, but this is not the right platform to discuss this. I put in my card to withdrawal the required minimum amount of $20 from the ATM. Fine, I don't mind. That's normal, no? No. What is not normal about it is the fact that I had to pay a $2 fee to take out my $20. I'm sorry? Why am I taking $22 out of my bank account but only getting $20 back? I don't want to pay a 2 dollar fee because I only want to take out $20 from my account. Now you may ask why I don't use my card instead of taking out cash. This dumb place doesn't take card. Now, where does this $2 go you ask? Here's my theory. The $2 fee is there for two simple reasons. The first reason -being a cover up for the second- is because if someone uses a card, then the customer has to pay a 3.5% collateral fee that the company pays for their card fees. This may seem like a good reason to tell customers to only bring cash, however, when you do the math, you see the bigger picture. The cheapest meal on the menu is a grilled cheese, worth $7.50. When you calculate this with the 3.5% fee, you get a total rounded to about $10. That means the 3.5% of $7.50 is around $2.50, more accurately $2.625. You may think in your head, "Oh, how nice, instead of paying $2.50 more than my meal, I can only play $2 more than my meal. Yippie!!!". No. This is how they get you. Let me land. The reason for them asking you to use the ATM is because secretly, Helvetia Tavern is currently in the process of laundering their customers money and wiring it into a several mutual trust funds throughout Switzerland. Now you're asking "isn't that normal?" . No, it's not. Here's why. Helvetia tavern is not reporting any income. Alright nevermind don't let me land The planes crashed Order 15 special house sauces

I had an great time at this burger spot! Their jumbo burgers are huge, but I went with the regular cheeseburger, and it was delicious. The patties was juicy and fresh. If you come with a friend, you could even share the jumbo burger since it's so large. A highlight is the option to get a combination of fries and onion rings. The onion rings were especially good--crispy and packed with flavor. I highly recommend this place! Service was a bit in the slow side. It seemed like they had a lot of to-go orders. Plenty of parking spots. One thing to note. Paying CASH is preferred as they charge an extra 3-4% extra if you pay with credit card.

This place holds true to what it is! Best burger and fries and has been for decades. It's a hole in the wall, don't expect sparkling clean and new but again best burgers ever. Service is also consistently nice.

Come here at least once a year during christmastime, and never disappoints. Best burgers and onion rings in Portland!

Nestled in the quaint town of Helvetia, the Helvetia Tavern is a charming spot that promises an unforgettable burger experience. Renowned for its rustic ambiance and hearty fare, this tavern has become a local legend, particularly for its burgers. The burgers at Helvetia Tavern are nothing short of exceptional. The patties are thick, juicy, and cooked to perfection, with a satisfying char on the outside and a succulent, flavorful interior. The quality of the beef is evident with every bite, bursting with a rich, savory taste that is both comforting and indulgent. The buns are fresh, lightly toasted, and sturdy enough to hold the hefty patty and generous toppings without falling apart. Helvetia Tavern doesn't skimp on the fixings - from crisp lettuce and ripe tomatoes to tangy pickles and a generous slather of their special sauce. Each component is fresh and thoughtfully chosen to complement the overall flavor profile of the burger. The burgers are sizable, ensuring that even the heartiest of appetites will leave satisfied. Despite the substantial portion sizes, the prices are very reasonable, offering great value for the quality and quantity of food provided. The tavern's rustic, cozy atmosphere adds to the overall dining experience. It's a place where you can relax and enjoy a meal without any pretense. The staff are friendly and efficient, ensuring that your meal is served hot and fresh with a welcoming smile. Helvetia Tavern's burger is more than just a meal; it's an experience. From the first bite to the last, each element of the burger is crafted with care and attention to detail. Whether you're a local or just passing through, a visit to Helvetia Tavern is a must for any burger enthusiast.

Swung by the Helvetia today. It is an out of the way place. But it is busy. What does that tell you? Great eats. OK, I got the Double Cheeseburger with a side of onion rings. The chef's timing was a little off as the rings were not piping hot, but they sure were good. They had the right crunch and the right taste. The burger is just what you want if you want an honest burger made by folks who stand or fall on the basis of their burger. There is a good reason the parking lot is full. The wait staff was efficient and fun and the burger showed up promptly. Bottom line, would I go back? You bet.

It was a busy Sunday evening at Helvetia Tavern, but the burgers continue to rival any of the best burgers I have ever had. We had an extremely friendly server in the dining room that allows kids under 21. It was a bit cool outside so we opted to eat inside. The burgers could not have been any more perfect. The bun was soft and warm, and the beef was well-seasoned, which seems to be not the norm lately. The hand-cut french fries are always great especially with a side of "goop". We also saw they carry the 10 Barrell Pilsner which is the perfect quencher for any menu selection. Thank you Helvetia for continuing one of the best.

I don't understand the hype about this place. Burgers are mediocre at best - nothing special. I ordered mine without tomato as well as side salad with no tomato but guess what? Both came with tomato! Onion rings were ice cold. Our order took 30 minutes to arrive - this was at 330 pm on a weekday. Table was sticky & dirty. Waitress dropped entire cup of ranch all over floor but never came back to clean it up. Guests had to walk around our table to avoid walking through it. Had to ask twice for someone to come refill our tea. Sorry folks but if you want to increase prices then step up your service. Quality is just not there. Not worth the drive. Really unpleasant experience overall.

THE BEST Cheeseburgers i've ever had!! the indoor seating is a little tight but the patio is so nice and perfect for the summer time! The wait time is sometimes a little long just depending on how busy they are (sometimes over an hour wait) I wish they'd take apple pay i never carry cash but its always fun to use their atm on site

I will be back for more. Great burger, fries and rings. Sauce works out. Decent prices, good atmosphere, pool table, bar vibe.

Service sucks now. Waitresses moving at a snails pace, 45min wait for a cheeseburger and half &half! People got served b4 us who came in after us and had bigger orders, food was cold, floor is filthy. Waitress was actually asked to sweep floor (by customer) waitress answered "yeah" like it was a fact and not a polite request. Needless to say it was never swept. 2 different groups of customers sat at that filthy table, while we were there, floor not cleaned once! This has been a family spot of ours for yrs. unfortunately the past 3 times we've been in, busy or not, the Waitresses are slow and lazy! When/if they see this, the Waitresses can't use the excuse they were busy today, the inside dining area was almost empty. Really dissatisfied and disappointed Especially after going back to read past reviews. Seems owners just don't care if the staff sucks. Lot of the same complaints recently. Owners should definitely take advice from "Mad C" review, down below for suggestions on proper staff behavior and training Basic customer service is a great start

This tavern is well worth the drive! They do Hamburgers right! It's basic comfort food in a country setting, that draws big crowds (rear patio is huge - can handle several large parties at the same time) The inside area is a typical bar, decorated with dozens of baseball style hats tacked to the ceiling. Fries are house cut, patties are flavorful, and come as plain or cheeseburger. The giant burger is huge, so skip lunch and head on over. Not hard to find, and plenty of parking, too.

Cash and check only, there is an ATM inside. Old school burger joint. Freaking delicious! One of the best burgers in the Portland area. Great place on a summer day.

Well here we are I really needed to satisfy my hunger for great cheeseburger and this place never fails it's always consistently delicious and the parking lot is always full and open dining experience overlooking the fields and trees with birds singing a relaxing atmosphere indeed I ordered a big cheeseburger it has two patties shredded iceberg lettuce tomato onion and cheese with pickles on the side a great tasting classic burger and I added jalapeno to mine the three of us shared a half fries and half onion rings a full platter enough with left over I'm sorry that I didn't take a picture but I'm sure you already k ow about this place thanks for your time and happy dining.

Went with my son for lunch. We were one of the first tables seated. He ordered a jumbo burger and I ordered a salad. His burger came out after 15 minutes - no sign of my salad. He finished eating his burger and side of fries and I was still waiting for my salad. Our server never returned to explain what was going on and never even made eye contact. I asked another waiter to go find our server, but he never came back to our table. After 45 minutes my salad finally came, along with the bill. I said I no longer wanted to eat as we had to leave and had to ask for the salad to be removed from the bill. It was disappointing. Never got a "sorry" or any explanation. And our waiter never showed his face to us - just to all the tables around us.

Been coming here for years and it hasn't changed at all. Great burgers and fries. I like that they have expanded their outdoor seating but the original building is unchanged. Service is always quick and staff is friendly.

You want the best local hamburgers in town?! Pay a visit to Helvetia Tavern!!! The onions rings with ranch or ketchup are to die for! Stop by for a drink and a burger and you'll think you are at a backyard bbq at home! Yummy all the way around! Check out the hats

Omg this place is amazing and we can't wait to go back. We have heard great reviews but have the worst luck with restaurants. My husband and I decided why not try it tonight and drove the 35 miles and it was well worth it. The food was plentiful and very flavorful. I don't often order onion rings because I'm not a huge fan. Well I'm glad I did, I ate the onion rings first and the fries were pretty good also. The atmosphere is awesome, hats on the ceiling more of a family feeling throughout. We will absolutely be doing back, already told several people about this little gem.

I came in to Helvetia Taven with my wife and was totally ignored. People who came in after us were serviced by the wait staff and their orders taken. We sat for 40 minutes ignored, got up and left. Being ignored when you come in to patronize a dining establishment is the quickest way to upset customers and get a one star review. My advice to the owner is a have a "fired on the spot" policy for all wait staff who ignore customers that come in and want to spend money at your establishment. Possibly install a camera that shows the front door and dining room so you can monitor and review footage of customers entering your establishment and see how long they wait until they are greeted and their orders taken. This is more important than quality or value of the actual food. Prompt friendly service, quality and value .., in that order of priority. Stencil that message in the employee break room ! ! !

Small hole in the wall type place. Sat at the bar as all the tables were full.. we had a good view of the kitchen . I must say do they push out the burgers. Ordered a double cheeseburger and a large side of fries for sharing.. burgers are fresh definitely did not seem like they were ever frozen. The fries are good.. like really good. if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a total dive, this is the spot. Did not order any beer but they definitely had a lot on tap.

If you are looking for simple burgers with no fuss but taste great then this is the place for you! I always get the regular cheeseburger and sometimes I'll add bacon. The burgers come with a bag of potato chips and you can order a side of fries or onion rings! Side note: the sides are HUGE so I would start out with a half order if it is your first time. CASH OR CHECK ONLY!!

We were driving by just exploring when we came across this perfect spot! The parking lot was packed so we pulled in and where greeted and quickly sat in the outside back part of the restaurant. It was a lovely day to be outside. The whole place smelled amazing! We quickly realized that the burger is the thing to get here. We ordered some cheeseburgers and large fries to share! They are not kidding, the full order was massive and sooo soo good! My only regret was not getting the onion rings because I saw them at the table next to ours and I started drooling. Can't wait to come back!

I took the boys out for a fun afternoon. We don't find ourselves in this part of town often but had to bring them for their first time. So much fun to have them walk in and see the hats on the ceiling, a game on tv and families laughing while enjoying their time. Food was good, staff was great and the kids gave their experience a 10/10. Thank you HT team for helping us create some good memories.

It's a roadhouse that hits well above its weight because it's out in agritourism country where the Christmas Tree-getting, pumpkin tossing, peach picking, spandex cycling masses skirt the edge of the urban growth boundary and try to look at the fields and ridges rather than the Intel smokestacks in the other direction. Its proximity to that industrial nightmare, meanwhile, puts it near a ton of expendable income that barely hides itself among the Teslas, German vehicles and tricked-out pickups in the lot. The fries and onion rings are incredibly tasty, but let's get something out of the way about the burger before the locals gaslight you on this: Yes, it's fundamentally a Whopper. From the flat, lifeless patty to the preponderance of lettuce, tomato, ketchup and mayo to the seeded, cottony bun, it's most certainly a Whopper. It isn't the only one in the Portland metro area, either. For years, the "best burger in Portland" lists were dotted with Whopper clones. The burger at Nob Hill in Northwest? Whopper. At Fuller's Coffee Shop downtown? Whopper. Skyline, Roake's, Jim Dandy, Mike's Drive In? Yep... Whopper. If the area's burger menu hadn't improved so vastly within the last decade thanks to the Boothby-Archambault bars and an influx of creative chefs, we might still be awash in these Whoppers to this day. Now? You can basically go to any cart pod and find a better burger. Hell, even Sherwood has a Super Deluxe now. But that isn't why anyone comes here. Sure, there's some novelty to eating a "jumbo" Whopper roughly the size of a pancake, but the Helvetia Tavern exists as a nod to an ideal that's slipping away--if it ever really existed. It's a country roadhouse (though it's always been down the road from a winery and lavender farm) that serves a decent beer (Widmer, which is now firmly owned by the same folks as Budweiser) and a simple (Whopper-adjacent) burger out beyond civilization (but about half a mile from a UPS distribution center). Much as McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern is only a recreation of a tavern that used to be there and the Cornelius Pass Roadhouse is completely fabricated from parts of other buildings, the Helvetia Tavern exists more as an idea than an institution. It's where ball caps stapled to the ceiling equate to history, Whoppers amount to regional cuisine and a two-tiered back patio overlooking the set of a reality television series that's aired for 17 years is considered pastoral. Helvetia Tavern is a pleasant facade, and its menu is much easier to swallow once patrons realize it.

Solid burger and half and half. Good go to when we need a burger. Service is good, not speedy but it looked like they had a big to go order when we arrived and it was still good. Love the hat collection on the roof. Music and television as well in the bar section. They also have a family section and an outdoor patio when the weather is nice

Lovely service. Great burger. It's 2024... accept cards. This redneck Luddite stuff is nonsense.

Wow, we have been going here for years and would normally give it 4-5 stars for its burgers. We went in last night and the usual burger was so thin that it was falling apart. The price was the same but the burger patty was about half as big as usual. The patty literally was barely holding together it was so thin. I should have taken a picture. I suspect that they reduced the size of the burger patty due to higher beef costs and didn't want to pay to have the menu reprinted to raise the price of the burger. I would rather pay more for the usual great burger than to have this "shrinkinflation". I won't be returning until this gets fixed.

My 3/5 rating is only based off my overall experience, and not just the food. The food alone is great! About a 4.75/5 each time we eat here. The Jumbo Burger is my go-to entree of choice because.... I mean, c'mon, it's a good amount of food and it's delicious! Great portions and you definitely get your moneys worth here. The large order of fries is enough to feed a party of 4 people, and maybe 2-3 people if you're REALLY hungry or someone that could eat a lot. This is just like any other burger joint. Fairly casual, moderate noise level with folks just having a great time. On busy days such as Friday nights and the weekends, it can get pretty busy, however, every time we've been here when it is busy, the wait time is no more than 15-minutes. The service here is good... not the best, but good. The employees are very nice and welcoming. They do their best to get you seated as quickly as possible, however, my only gripe about this place is that the lasagna 2-3 times we've been here, the food takes forever after you've ordered. I think it should be common courtesy to let your customers know what the wait time on food is before they take their order. The last few occasions we've waited almost an hour for our food to come out. Within that time, no one checked in on us and let us know how many minutes left or how we were doing. After 40-minutes of waiting we asked our server how much longer and he said that wait time has been over an hour. It would've been nice to know that BEFORE we ordered to plan ahead. Again, the food is great. One of my favorite burger spots. The last few occasions from waiting so long with no follow up averaged it out to a 3/5.

Always a great place for a burger. The jumbo cheese burger was big and delicious. They have their own spread for the burger and onion rings like Burgerville. The staff is always friendly and they are pet friendly they allow dogs in the outside area. It's a cash or check restaurant not a big deal

Great burger ! A must do on the way to the coast from PDX. They use fresh local ground beef & all the servers are adorable and timely. We get a jumbo cheese & share it!

Great place off of the beaten path that is sure not to disappoint! I had the jumbo cheeseburger and onion rings and it was excellent! I enjoyed it myself so much that I brought back two of my colleagues from Texas. They said it was one of the best burgers they had ever had! The quality of the meat and vegetables was what made this burger special. Everyone agreed they would definitely be returning and hopefully I get the opportunity again before moving away from the area!

Burgers and fries are good, and they had some nice beer and cider options (some not on the menu, so ask the server). Onion rings were just okay, lots more breading than onion. Halibut fish & chips is on the menu, but they have not had it for over a year! This is what I'd been looking forward to so I was disappointed. Please just cross that out on the menus if it isn't coming back. Also, the big sign out front says RC Cola - nope, Pepsi products only. (another reviewer mentioned pierogies and this isn't here either - not sure what they were talking about...). The cod is okay but I wished I had a burger and was glad my dining partner shared. There is shaded and covered outdoor seating available, and one of the picnic tables had a silver dog-water bowl so I am guessing dogs are allowed in that section. Overall I would come back for the burgers, fries, and hard cider.

Came here after some wine tasting and the food was delicious! A little bit of a wait for the bar area but it was a gorgeous day outside. The waiters are super attentive and the service itself was super fast! I got the cheese burger with subbed onion rings and everything was delicious. Note that they are cash only!

I had heard good reviews on this longstanding institution so I was anxious to try it. I read on their website: "award winning burgers & fries", "voted best burger & fries," "hand cut fries." Don't believe it! The fries were the size of a little finger, mostly tiny end pieces. (Hand cut? Really?) All of them were terribly over cooked, but most were burnt, especially the tiny end pieces. Everything was cold. Thank goodness I didn't order an $8 double order to share with my guest. The best I can say is the burger was "OK," but very small! We will not be returning to this tavern.

Helvatia Tavern is a must go! We have been here a handful of times for both lunch and dinner and always have a great experience! Food is simple and reasonably priced. No frills, just good, hit-the-spot grub. Hubby always get the regular cheeseburger, I get the regular hamburger and always the Half and Half - half fries, half onion rings, with their signature burger sauce for dipping. Sometimes we will get the Jumbo if we are more hungry but usually the regular works just fine. We also typically only finish half of the fries and onion rings and then bring the rest hope, along with the chips. We love their outdoor seating since we usually go with our dog, and each time we get great and attentive service (they always bring him a dog water bowl!) They do get pretty busy very quickly so we try to go right when they open or for an early dinner so we can get seated right away. Like everyone else says, it is cash only so make sure you come prepared or use their ATM inside.

Would leave zero stars if that was allowed. Waited over an hour for food after being told the wait was 30-35 minutes. Tables that sat down at least 15 to 30 minutes after our table were served food before our tables food was even put on the grill. Given the limited menu there is no way that the other orders were more complicated.

Server was great, atmosphere was relaxed. Food was great! Went on a week night so it was pretty slow, going to be back to use the billiards table they have

Still great good and great service. I think it's cash only so we came with cash. Still tastes the same as it has my whole life, if it's not broke, don't fix it and I appreciate that about Helvetia. All of the staff were great and super friendly and efficient.

Helvetia tavern it's a great burger if you're willing to wait! We showed up at 5pm on a Sunday and took about 30 minutes to get seated on their back patio. We were able to quickly get in our drink order. From there is where it slowed down. It took quite a bit of time to get our drinks and then again to receive our food. Helvetia was quite busy and it seems like maybe it's just a result of staffing shortages a lot of places are facing. You could tell that the staff was trying to hustle and were putting on a good face about it as well. The food was fantastic. Me and my wife both got normal cheeseburgers with bacon and then we split the half and half plate of fries and onion rings. The only reason I am not giving this place 5 stars is because of the time it took to receive our food. But if you have the time it's definitely the spot for a burger and fries

We had a much better experience this time. For a busy Friday evening we had great service and the food was what we all have come to love and expect for this historic tavern. Seems like they are back in track!

The food here is really good. The problem was the service. My husband and I were seated and from time of order to food being delivered we sat for 58 minutes. Yes we started timing it. At 30 min in we asked for an update on our food because four tables sat after us received theirs. We had to request a drink refill and we were seated outside but never saw our waitress again she was clearly avoiding us after the mess up. We had to go INSIDE to pay because there was no way we were going to waste more time to flag someone down who would actually help us. We are very understanding people. All it would have taken is an apology and then a little extra attention to drink refills and we would have been good. But that didn't happen.

I think we just came on a off night. They were out of lettuce and a few other things. It happens but she should have said something as soon as we got there because they couldn't make any salads. They are cash only and there is not a obvious sign but a ATM. Food is ok, burger meat was paper thin so order a double. Prices are good but it's al a carte. Nice outdoor eating area and hole in the wall feel inside which takes the clock back in time- not fancy at all. They just could be a little more communicative up front w/ it being a off night. Probably won't return, we were passing thru from the coast.

Place is back fully open on both sides (bar and extra room) and the patio. $9.50 for a Burger, chips and iced tea.

Any of you who follows my posts knows "in my opinion" Rocky's Crown Point Pub serves the best burger in San Diego. I was visiting Portland OR and asked my sister in-law where to go for a good burger and she recommended Helvetia Tavern. I was not disappointed!!! Their burger is right up there with Rocky's, pure, simple and delicious! A plus Helvetia Tavern is located in the beautiful landscape of Hillsboro (outside of Portland) next door to a vineyard.

Tugged outside the busy streets with country side scenery lies Helvetia Tavern. Place was/is voted as one of the best burgers in Portland spiked our excitement. We choose to sit outside , but recommend to walk into the restaurant and see their interiors. Around 2323 caps hanged up the ceiling and worth a photograph to be taken. Coming to food, there were no second thoughts what to go for. It's jumbo cheese burger. Fresh of the grill and it was absolutely mouth watering. Recommend getting there house sauce , it's one of the best I have had. We got fries ( as onion rings weren't available ) and it was good as well. Helvetia chef salad was an icebreaker for all the meat we had around. But that still had some ham and egg in it. Felt salad was overloaded a bit but lettuce but it was alright. Only downside was the waiting time on orders. It took close to an hour out to get the food. Our server came out and apologised couple of times for the delay caused however it was worth the wait. One more thing to note, they are not taking card. It's cash or check only. There is an ATM inside the restaurant. Yelp close time mentioned is wrong. They are open till 10 pm. That need to be corrected in the site. Good place for a group to hang around , have burger and enjoy evening if you are not in hurry .

One of the best burger in Portland and really cool place with scenery out side. Best place for a motorcycle ride and have a burger , fries and onion rings. Visited this place for the second time yesterday and as usual jumbo cheese burgers is simply delicious. Got the out side seating and could enjoy the food and time with friends in the midst of the scenic atmosphere. A must try for the burgers lovers and for the ones just want to go for a ride and have some good food

I've been here many times, yet to review. If you're looking for fancy, this is not the place. If you want one of the best burgers in the area, come here. A hidden gem north of Hillsboro. They do burgers right. Flat top deliciousness with a bag of Tom's chips on the side. Awesome ambience of many visitors evident on the walls and ceilings. Good onion rings too and be ready for big portions.

Bomb burgers! Friendly service! Cool decor with all the hats on the ceiling. Oh and the onion rings were delicious too!

Best burger in the Portland area! Great outside seating area in the summer as well. The fries are good too.