The Dime Store, American diner in downtown Portland, United States
The Dime Store was a restaurant located on the ground floor of a historic corner building on Southwest 11th Avenue in downtown Portland. The kitchen served classic American diner dishes that featured ingredients sourced from local farmers markets and suppliers.
The restaurant opened in 2014 under the ownership of Dayna McErlean and Jeremy Larter, taking over the space of a coffee shop that had served the downtown area for 30 years. The new owners brought a fresh approach to dining in a location that had deep roots in Portland's food scene.
The restaurant menu combined traditional American diner dishes with seasonal ingredients from local farmers' markets, reflecting Portland's food culture.
The restaurant served breakfast throughout the day, with options like fried egg sandwiches, buttermilk biscuits, and house-made gravy at any time. Weekend menus expanded to include French-style preparations and other egg dishes for brunch service.
The establishment's burger earned mention in a local newspaper's list of affordable and quality meals. However, despite this recognition, insufficient foot traffic from passing customers made it difficult to remain profitable over time.
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