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“Oh, come and get your fix!!!”
In 1903 two gentlemen, George Besaw and Medric Liberty, dreamed of starting their own beer parlor and gambling hall. At the time, a booming industry full of loggers, longshoremen and their families were populating much of this vibrant corner of the Northwest. Loggers themselves, George Besaw and Medric Liberty received the generous help of Henry Weinhard, one of the best known brewery owners in the nation at that time, to finance their dream. An immediate success with locals and visitors alike, Besaw’s was conveniently located en route to the 1905 Lewis & Clark Exposition, a grand outdoor bazaar akin to the Worlds’ Fair, attracting many of the Northwest’s– not to mention the world’s– elite. With the onset of prohibition, the duo was faced with a difficult decision: either cease the service of alcohol or close the doors on their dream.
Enjoyed a solid brunch at Besaws on a busy Thursday afternoon. We got the chorizo special and the sunrise sando, both $15 each. The chorizo special was slightly spicy and came with asparagus, eggs... Read more
What can I say, this place had me at "brunch." Any restaurant that promotes their brunch menu as much as Besaws does is a friend of mine! The second we walked in the waitstaff yelled, "Welcome!!"... Read more
Expect a 1hr to 90+ mins wait for brunch. I didn't expect this and said "sh/&!" (Explicit) out loud when checking in. I'm usually a hangry dude so we just walked around the block for coffee My... Read more
Besaw's
Hours
- Sun, Wed - Sat: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Parking
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Pets Allowed
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Restrooms
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Bar
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Lunch
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Brunch
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Dine In
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Takeout
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Breakfast
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Waitstaff
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Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
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