Nick's Famous Coney Island
Bar · Richmond
3746 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Highlights
Nostalgic dive bar with iconic chili dogs & cocktails
Nostalgic dive bar with iconic chili dogs & cocktails
"When Nick’s Famous Coney Island opened in 1935, long before cross-continental flights and the interstate highway system, travel between Detroit, original home of the coney dog, and Portland could take days. While travel times — and prices — have changed a bit, Nick’s Famous continues to serve its classic, nearly 90-year-old coney dog with bean-less chili sauce and cheese (cheese, however, is not typical of coney dogs found in Michigan). The leather, steel, and neon decor is pre-retro, and the clientele is heavy on longtime Portlanders. Nick’s Famous features a full bar with happy hour specials for any budget. Hawthorne may have trendier bars, but none as deeply rooted in the soul of Portland." - Nathan Williams
"Opened in 1935, this Hawthorne dive bar happens to have some of the best chili dogs and cheese fries in town. The lived-in space looks its 80-something years, which only adds to the charm of a bar named after a 19th-century amusement park. Keep an eye out for specials, which range from double-stacked burgers to jalapeño margaritas." - Rebecca Roland
"Opened in 1935, this Hawthorne dive bar happens to have some of the best chili dogs and cheese fries in town. The lived-in space looks its 80-something years, which only adds to the charm of a bar named after a 19th century amusement park. Keep an eye out for specials, which range from double-stacked burgers to jalapeño margaritas." - Heather Arndt Anderson, Krista Garcia
"When Nick’s Famous Coney Island opened in 1935, long before cross-continental flights and the interstate highway system, travel between the real Coney Island and Portland would take the better part of a week. While travel times — and prices — have changed a bit, Nick’s Famous continues to serve its classic, nearly 90-year-old Coney dog with bean-less chili sauce and cheese. The leather, steel, and neon decor is pre-retro, and the clientele is heavy on longtime Portlanders. Nick’s Famous features a full bar with happy hour specials for any budget. Hawthorne may have trendier bars, but none as deeply rooted in the soul of Portland." - Nathan Williams
"Bartenders from Raven’s Manor, Matador, and Nick’s Famous Coney Island will compete in three increasingly difficult rounds." - Janey Wong
