McMenamins Hal's Café Menu
Welcome to McMenamins Hal's Café, a hidden gem located at 303 SW 12th Ave in the heart of Portland. This café stands out for its exceptional flavors and warm hospitality, as illustrated by rave reviews from visitors.
Guests have been thrilled with dishes like the roasted fingerling potatoes and jalapeno cheese grits, showcasing the chef's creativity and culinary skill. Compliments have poured in for the housemade hot sauce and vibrant coffee offerings, further enhancing your dining experience.
Outdoor bistro seating adds to the charming ambiance, making it an inviting spot for a late-night meal or a cozy brunch. With attentive service and a focus on accommodating various dietary needs, McMenamins Hal's Café promises a delightful visit filled with flavor and comfort.
- Delicious burgers brimming with flavor
- Friendly and prompt service
- Perfectly seasoned dishes
Whether you're a local or just passing through, Hal's Café is undoubtedly worth a stop!
Greens
Aztec Salad
Romaine, corn & black bean salsa, avocado, tortilla strips, cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, onion, chipotle dressing
Pub Green Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, marinated red onion, croutons, Parmesan cheese, your choice of dressing
Cafe Caesar - Half
Romaine, shaved Parmesan, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing.
Cafe Caesar - Full
Romaine, shaved Parmesan, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing.
Black & Blue Steak Salad
Blackened flank steak, Rogue blue cheese, radicchio, romaine, grape tomato, cucumber, cider-blue cheese dressing, frizzled red onions.
Cascadia Scramble
Herbed wild mushrooms, sauteed spinach & goat cheese
Northern Exposure Scramble
Smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese, melted leeks, fried capers.
Farmer's Choice Scramble
Bacon, sharp cheddar, kale, spinach, tomato, caramelized onions & scallions
Scrambles
Small Bites And Shares
Dry-Fried Chicken Wings
Sweet soy, ginger, scallions, Thai chili.
Copper Moon Fish Tacos
Beer-battered cod, Copper Moon slaw, spicy tartar sauce, onion, cilantro & jalapeno in warm flour tortillas.
Margherita Flatbread
tomato confit, basil chiffonade, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze
Fried Calamari
Preserved lemon aioli.
Meat & Cheese Board
cured meats, artisan cheeses, quince paste, rosemary nuts, fresh fruit
33rd State Loaded Tater Tots
maple-stout smoked pork belly, Brie cream sauce, truffle salt, fresh herbs
Black & White Fries
White truffle oil, Parmesan, fresh parsley, black garlic aioli.
Cellarmasters Steak & Mushroom Bites
beef ribeye, button mushrooms, Black Rabbit Red wine demiglace, horseradish sour cream, garlic bread
Black & White Fries
White truffle oil, Parmesan, fresh parsley, black garlic aioli.
Cellarmasters Steak & Mushroom Bites
beef ribeye, button mushrooms, Black Rabbit Red wine demiglace, horseradish sour cream, garlic bread
Fried Calamari
Preserved lemon aioli.
33rd State Loaded Tater Tots
maple-stout smoked pork belly, Brie cream sauce, truffle salt, fresh herbs
Blind Tiger Prime Rib Slider Trio
white cheddar, marinated onions, horseradish sauce, Hawaiian roll
Margherita Flatbread
tomato confit, basil chiffonade, fresh mozzarella, balsamic glaze
Meat & Cheese Board
cured meats, artisan cheeses, quince paste, rosemary nuts, olives, crostini
Dry-Fried Chicken Wings
Sweet soy, ginger, scallions, Thai chili.
Starters
Burgers
Communication Smashdown Burger
ground brisket, sirloin, & chuck beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, secret sauce, toasted bun. pickled peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, Gruyere
Black Bean Quinoa Burger
Avocado, roasted red pepper spread, lettuce, tomato, on a bun.
Crystal Smash Burger
ground brisket, sirloin, & chuck beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, secret sauce, toasted bun. American cheese
Dungeon Master Smash Burger
ground brisket, sirloin, & chuck beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, secret sauce, toasted bun. Shiitake & crimini mushrooms, Gruyere
Gridiron Deluxe Burger
ground brisket, sirloin & chuck beef patty, white cheddar, maple-stout bacon, lacy-fried egg, frizzled Cajun onions, secret sauce, lettuce, & pickles on a bun
General Neon Smash Burger
ground brisket, sirloin, & chuck beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, secret sauce, toasted bun. Rogue blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing & maple-stout bacon
Biscuit-Wich
Fresh-baked buttermilk biscuit, bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar
Lola's Breakfast Burrito
Migas
Angel's Crunchy French Toast - Full
Maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped butter & red raspberry jam.
Crystal Ballroom Breakfast
Two eggs, toast, your choice of (cottage potatoes, hash browns, Cajun tots or cheddar-jalapeno grits) & your choice of sausage, bacon, Canadian bacon, or vegetarian sausage.
Avocado Toast
Grand Central whole grain bread, avocado, micro greens, lemon & sea salt, fresh fruit.
Home-Style Chicken Fried Steak
Country sausage gravy, two eggs, potatoes & toast.
Biscuit & Country Gravy - Half
Fresh-baked buttermilk biscuit & country sausage gravy.
Biscuit & Country Gravy - Full
Fresh-baked buttermilk biscuit & country sausage gravy.
Angel's Crunchy French Toast - Half
Maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped butter & red raspberry jam.
Breakfast Specialties
Wood-Fired Pizza
Sugar Magnolias Sweet Heat - 12in
artisan tomato sauce, Italian sausage, Calabrian peppers, garlic oil & ricotta
Hammerhead BBQ Chicken Pizza - 12in
garlic-roasted chicken, mozzarella, bell pepper, red onion, fresh cilantro & Hammerhead BBQ sauce
Stage Right Pesto - 12in
basil pesto sauce, sundried tomatoes, garlic confit, orange-chili olives, fresh mozzarella, garlic oil-brushed crust
A Love Supreme Pizza - 12in
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, ham, fennel sausage, pepperoni, olives, Mama Lil's peppers, red onion, mushroom.
Crystal Smash Burger
ground brisket, sirloin, & chuck beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, secret sauce, toasted bun. American cheese
Carmela's Chicken Sandwich
Provolone, pickled peppers, black garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato & red onion on a bun.
The Riff Roast Beef, Half
cold prime rib, white cheddar, marinated onions, horseradish sauce, sourdough bread
Tillies Turkey Club Sandwich, Half
roasted turkey, bacon, Provolone, avocado, shaved onion, tomato, sprouts & herbed aioli on sourdough bread
Gridiron Deluxe Burger
ground brisket, sirloin & chuck beef patty, white cheddar, maple-stout bacon, lacy-fried egg, frizzled Cajun onions, secret sauce, lettuce, & pickles on a bun
The Riff Roast Beef, Whole
cold prime rib, white cheddar, marinated onions, horseradish sauce, sourdough bread
Communication Smashdown Burger
ground brisket, sirloin, & chuck beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, secret sauce, toasted bun. pickled peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, Gruyere
Terminator Corned Beef Sandwich
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, kummel kraut, Terminator mustard sauce, grilled Terminator multi-grain bread.
Black Bean Quinoa Burger
Avocado, roasted red pepper spread, lettuce, tomato, on a bun.
Sabertooth HOT! Chicken Sandwich
Dungeon Master Smash Burger
ground brisket, sirloin, & chuck beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, secret sauce, toasted bun. Shiitake & crimini mushrooms, Gruyere
Tillie's Turkey Club Sandwich, Whole
Roasted turkey, bacon, Provolone, avocado, shaved onion, tomato, sprouts & herbed aioli on sourdough bread.
General Neon Smash Burger
ground brisket, sirloin, & chuck beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, secret sauce, toasted bun. Rogue blue cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing & maple-stout bacon
Burgers & Sandwiches
To-Go Alcohol
Hammerhead Ale - 4pk
Blackberry Cider - Can
Dark in color, with the aromas of fresh blackberries. slightly tannic and tart blackberry component is balanced with a juicy fruit finish. abv: 6.8
Edgefield Hard Apple Cider - 4pk
Pale yellow gold in color, Edgefield Hard Cider has aromas of fresh apple, apple skin, and pie spices. Lively on the tongue, fresh apple flavor dominates with hints of pear and honey. Crisp and refreshing, the hint of sweetness is balanced out by tart acidity.
Ruby Ale - 4pk
Umbrella Jimmy - 12oz Can
Ruby Ale - Can
Rasberry ale, light, crisp and refreshingly fruity.
White Rabbit - Bottle (To Go)
Dry and crispy, this vintage has pronounced armonas of apriocot, barlett pear and peach as well as floral notes of honeysuckle. our white rabbit is a blend composed of 39% riesling, 30% pinot gris, 7% marsanne, 6% roussanne, 6% viognier, 6% chardonnay, 5% gewurztraminer and 1% orange muscat.
Black Rabbit Red - Bottle (To Go)
Black rabbit red is a bordeaux-inspired blend with hearty fruit flavors or ripe marionberry and dark cherry along with notes of cedar, spice and cocoa.
Blackberry Cider - 4pk
Hammerhead Ale - Can
Our classic northwest pale ale is a rich chestnut-colored gem, and model of harmony between hops and malted barley.
Edgefield Hard Apple Cider - Can
Pale yellow gold in color, Edgefield Hard Cider has aromas of fresh apple, apple skin, and pie spices. Lively on the tongue, fresh apple flavor dominates with hints of pear and honey. Crisp and refreshing, the hint of sweetness is balanced out by tart acidity.
Grilled Steelhead Fillet
White Rabbit-herb butter, roasted fingerlings, sauteed asparagus
Bolognese
Pappardelle, sirloin beef, brisket & chuck, ground pork, San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan
Terminator Steak & Frites
Ale-marinated New York steak, Terminator steak & horseradish sauces, fries