Rainbow Cafe

Whenever I’m visiting a town, I love to find the local “breakfast joints” in town. I just so happened to stumble on The Rainbow Cafe during my search, and wow, I wasn’t disappointed! It’s located in “old” downtown right on Main St., and it purports to be the first brick building in Pendleton and was built in 1884. The inside is ample in size and has a warm, rustic feel. The service was very good and the food was excellent. I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs, and was delivered two plates filled with food. The CFS is pounded thin and coated in breading and fried to a perfect crispness. It was served smothered in gravy (which is very good as well), along with 3 eggs, hash browns, and toast. A tasty cup of black coffee topped off the meal and left me completely satisfied. At the time of this review, it’s price was $13.50. A score! So, if you’re anywhere near Pendleton, OR, do yourself a favor and hit up The Rainbow Cafe for any meal.

Great food on a quiet Sunday evening. We ordered the chicken strips and chicken fried steak - both were outstanding. Warning, though: large portions here!

Attempted TWICE to eat here recently. We’re turned away on Saturday evening due to an ordinance that prevents minors from entering after 4:30pm. Came back Sunday on recommendation for breakfast. We were told to sit where we like and when we sat in a booth, we were informed we couldn’t sit bc of our teenager. The tables in back were filthy so we left.

Best chicken in Pendleton, whether you want wings or chicken dinner. Staff are awesome. Memorabilia is Pendleton proud. Whatever drink you order, it's spot on. Prices are below the incredible value of a stellar meal.

Sat down to eat breakfast. Located in the downtown. Service was great! Food was good. Loved the atmosphere!

Fries were cold. Cheese curds were solid cheese and both tasted of old oil. The bartender only offered a single refill on my beer and that was when the food was brought.

Nice atmosphere, okay drinks, okay food. It’s open later than anything else downtown, so unless you want generic fast food out by the interstate, this is a good bet. Make sure the salt and pepper are handy.

Authentic bar with great tequila and good food, all at bargain prices and Oregon hospitality. A historic building in a frontier town-belly up to this bar.

As the longest-continuously-operating-saloon in Oregon, Rainbow holds a historic interest, and is a favorite among a certain set of locals... Having said that, the food is barely worth eating—it’s a place to go more for social reasons than for eating.

It's one of the best bars in Pendleton. I love their breakfast menu and Shelly always serves fantastic drinks.