Blueplate Lunch Counter & Soda Fountain, located at 308 SW Washington Street is a tiny, unassuming place without a formal kitchen. So how are they producing some of the wonderful tasty treats that keep people coming back (and waiting for tables)? Two griddles and a hot plate are how. Plus they don’t have a huge menu, but rather two specials each day and handful of favorite items. They’re also deservedly known for their old fashioned, hand crafted sodas and shakes. You can find them online at http://www.eatatblueplate.com/index.html.

308 SW Washington Street
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 295-2583
Blueplate Website

I had the Northwest Sliders, described on their menu as “two little cheesburgers with Tillamook Cheddar cheese and a special basil spread.” Yes… it’s spelled that way on their web menu so I’m not going to argue. It comes with a side of mashed potatoes for $7.00. You can add fresh tomato and/or bacon for an extra buck and I of course added the bacon.

The cheesburgers were fantastic! Not too small so as not to fill one up, but rather just right. The killer part of the cheesburgers was their basil spread, easily bringing the cheesburger experience to another level of carnivorous delight.

“The Killer part of the cheesburgers was their basil spread…”

I substituted the tomato soup for the mashed and I’m not sure that was a good idea. I’m more of a traditional tomato soup kind-of-guy and this soup seemed to me to be a little over engineered with spices and non tomato ingredients. Not bad mind you, but not what my mouth was craving when it said “tomato soups sounds good.”

Topped it all off with a Tooted Fruit Soda, a delicious combination of lemon, orange, strawberry and ginger combined with soda water. Fantastic!

4 out of 5 tomatoes

I’m not sure I’ve ever had a cheeseburger that was spelled cheesburger, but I have to say that I’m glad I didn’t let the spelling sway my decision.  The sliders with bacon were awesome. 

“The little slidah with cheddah is wicked awesome!

Melt in your mouth potato bun that was steamed into softville, and a chorizo infused patty that could pass for one of my favorite breakfast items, the sausage patty, lit my mouth up with soft juicy bites of goodness. 

Topped with our local Tillamook Cheddar cheese, and a handmade basil mayo spread with a touch of dijon mustard, the little slidah with cheddah was wicked awesome!

You get two of these guys with a side salad, soup, or some homemade mashed potatoes and you’re walking away a happy dude. I washed it all down with hand mixed lime flavored cola called the Little Ricky. Sweet!

I give the sliders a 4 out of 5 and a solid…Dude!

We had the distinct pleasure of having lunch with Jean Ann Van Krevelen, author and blogger extraordinaire (be sure to visit www.portlandfoodie.com). She had the Thursday special – a pulled pork sandwich – that looked amazing. Be sure to check out her blog to see what she thought.

 

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