The Roxy

"The Roxy, another LGBTQ+ business in Portland, has closed in recent years." - Andrew Jankowski

"A beloved establishment whose closure was deeply felt by the queer community, with significant contributions to the community even after closing." - Eater Staff

"When I was growing up in Eugene, we would come up to Portland for birthdays and concerts, and a stop at the Roxy was an absolute requirement." - Eater Staff

"The Roxy was a longstanding 24-hour diner in downtown Portland, known for its welcoming atmosphere and as a haven for the LGBTQ community. It was frequented by many, including drag queens and queer youth, who found it to be a safe and inclusive space. Despite closing recently, the Roxy's legacy as a central part of Portland's underground gay culture and as a supportive community hub remains strong." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"The longstanding owner of beloved downtown diner the Roxy and onetime Empress of the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court, Hale was known as a staunch advocate for the Portland queer community, a chosen mother for many of the city’s unhoused youth, and an effervescent presence within the city’s restaurant scene." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden