Bertie Lou’s Cafe has been serving the hungry, occasionally hungover, and often humorous residents of Sellwood and the surrounding neighborhoods since 1943.
For years, customers have joined the tradition of turning the blank canvas of their napkins into creative works of ballpoint pen art. A hallowed selection of these magnum ope-uses are reverentially framed and hung up for all to see.
One word of advice — it’s a good idea to leave at least one napkin unmarked, especially if you ordered the The Hog Wild Omelet.