May 26, 2023

When there’s not much in the refrigerator and the family is hungry, take them out to one of the nice family restaurants here in Hillsboro, OR. We like the following venues for a relaxing time with tasty food.

1. Elmer’s

This diner serves comfort food with friendly service and affordable prices. They provide a host of kids’ meals as well. For breakfast, the kids can enjoy the Cub Cake, the French toast, the Mt. waffle, the dollar cakes, or the strawberry crepes. The adults can try the fresh fruit waffle, the strawberry-apple poppyseed salad, one of the many tasty hand-rolled omelets, the Ranch breakfast, or the chicken-fried steak and eggs.

There are also crepes, benedicts, and breakfast bowls. They even serve breakfast all day. You’ll find Elmer’s at 390 SW Adams Ave. and you can get your day started here beginning at 6 a.m. any day of the week.

2. Shari’s Cafe and Pies

Shari’s has served the community for more than 40 years and continues to be a favorite. With their homemade array of pies and tasty comfort food, you’ll definitely want to make this a frequent stop. For lunch or dinner, we suggest ordering the works platter or the Firecracker cauliflower bites for everyone at the table. Next, order the classic BLT duo, the sourdough patty melt, the hand-carved prime rib, or the grilled top sirloin.

For the little ones, try the Gold Rush buttery grilled cheese, the mountaineer burger, the cheese quesadilla, or the Frontier French toast. Of course, you can’t leave without indulging in a slice of pie, like the key lime, the strawberry banana, the Dutch apple, the chocolate cream supreme, or the peanut butter chocolate silk. Shari’s is at 2385 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, and they are open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day.

3. The Rock Wood-Fired Pizza

The adults can start off with a housemade cocktail or beer while the kids enjoy fruit juice or chocolate milk. The kids’ menu consists of pizza, marinara pasta, mac and cheese, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, and cheeseburgers with fries. They also have family meals that serves four to six people starting at just $34.95. Other great options are the burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and of course the wood-fired pizzas with a variety of sauces to choose from.

The Rock is located at 2295 NE Allie Ave. and they are open every day. Please drink responsibly and in moderation, and do not drink and drive. Alcohol is intended for adults of legal drinking age.

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