Kay's, Sellwood
21 people recommendvia r/askportland22 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Kay's in Sellwood draws dining recommendations for its burgers, with one person calling it a favorite in Portland and another saying they keep returning for them. The menu also gets attention for derby nachos, blackened chicken mac and cheese, and a Buffalo chicken wrap with fries. The space has an old-school bar feel with plenty of booths, and one visitor describes it as a grown-up bar with solid burgers and budget-friendly drinks. One diner finds the burger overhyped but says the rest of the kitchen is excellent.
Address
Kay's Bar, 6903 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Derby nachos, Blackened chicken mac and cheese, Buffalo chicken wrap
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Mapper9 in r/askportland · Feb 2025ambience
Praises many booths, old-school bar vibe and kickass burgers.
- Recommendsu/HoneyBunchesOScrotes in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Easy pick of Kay's.
- Recommendsu/howlinforever in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Shocked no one mentioned the derby nachos.
- Recommendsu/eeggles in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Names Kay's as a burger answer.
- Recommendsu/Lolo-smokey in r/askportland · Feb 2025taste
Says Kay's has the best nachos in Portland.
- Recommendsu/tantricbean in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Kay's has one of their favorite burgers in Portland.
- Recommendsu/emj128 in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Recommends Kay's.
- Recommendsu/CombatticusFinch in r/askportland · Feb 2025taste
Calls Kay's a gem and praises the simple double cheeseburger.
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- Recommendsu/PedalPDX in r/askportland · Feb 2026taste
Keeps returning to Kay's for burgers and never regrets it.
- Recommendsu/clamstuff in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Seconds another commenter's Kay's recommendation.
- Recommendsu/jerm-warfare in r/askportland · Feb 2026taste
Says the burgers at Kay's are great.
- Recommendsu/lil_bubzzzz in r/askportland · Apr 2024
Names Kay's among favorites when asked for late-night solo food spots.
- Recommendsu/hangrypantz in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Points to the blackened chicken mac and cheese as a highlight.
- Recommendsu/Andrewpruka in r/askportland · Jun 2024value
Recommends Kay's as a grown-up bar with solid burgers, good hot sauce and reasonably priced drinks.
- Recommendsu/SPAREustheCUTTER in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Simply recommends Kay's.
- Recommendsu/ifyougiveagirlabook in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Picks Kay's, technically in West Moreland.
- Recommendsu/PrickleyPearSour in r/askportland · Jun 2024value
Best full package of price, service, quality and atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/neon_nebulas in r/askportland · Feb 2026
Names Kay's as a burger answer.
- Recommendsu/OppositeTooth290 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Incredible food, loves the bar and outdoor seating.
- Recommendsu/ShqDiesel in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Highlights the Buffalo chicken wrap and exceptional fries as must-orders.
- Recommendsu/gogogophers22 in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Lists Kay's among favorites.
- Mixedu/Broccolisamurai in r/askportland · Jun 2024taste
Burger overhyped but everything else from the kitchen is excellent.
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