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What Happened to Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain? (Portland, OR)

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As of September 2026, Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, July 11, 2026.

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What the source shows: Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11) states Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain, established in 2006 in the Dekum Building, closed in 2016 after nine years in operation.

  • Season / episode Season 6, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 308 Southwest Washington Street, Portland, OR 97204

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On "Old Time Favorites" (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, aired 2009-06-22), Guy Fieri visited Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain in downtown Portland, Oregon, featuring the diner's grilled cheese and tomato soup combination, burger sliders, and one of the city's few in-house soda fountains. Blueplate was a lunch counter and diner in the Dekum Building at 308 Southwest Washington Street, established by chef-owner Jeff Reiter in 2006, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-11). The menu also included chicken and dumplings, French toast, meatloaf, and classic and original soda-fountain drinks such as egg creams and milkshakes, according to Wikipedia. Guy Fieri ranked the restaurant's macaroni and cheese and grilled cheese combination among the best he had eaten, according to Wikipedia. Blueplate closed in 2016, after nine years in business, according to Wikipedia, which does not name a specific closing date or reason.

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Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
Old Time Favorites
What was featured
grilled cheese and tomato soup, milkshakes, egg creams
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain

Frequently asked questions

Is Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, July 11, 2026.

What happened to Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On "Old Time Favorites" (Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, aired 2009-06-22), Guy Fieri visited Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain in downtown Portland, Oregon, featuring the diner's grilled cheese and tomato soup combination, burger sliders, and one of the city's few in-house soda fountains. As of September 2026, Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, July 11, 2026.

Is Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain has closed — confirmed via the business's own closure notice, July 11, 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain located?

308 Southwest Washington Street, Portland, OR 97204. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain?

Season 6, Episode 11 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 22, 2009. The episode is titled “Old Time Favorites”.

Is Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The menu also included chicken and dumplings, French toast, meatloaf, and classic and original soda-fountain drinks such as egg creams and milkshakes, according to Wikipedia. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
308 Southwest Washington Street, Portland, OR 97204
Venue type
diner
Official website
None found

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