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The Old Spaghetti Factory

Although not the original location, this is the flagship location and headquarters of the nationally known Portland-based spaghetti chain, with views of the Willamette riverfront. Lovers of their mizithra cheese spaghetti will want to make a pilgrimage here.

Address: 715 S Bancroft St
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30AM-2:30 PM and 4:30PM-9PM, Sat 11:30AM-10PM, Sun 11:30AM-9PM
Website: osf.com (opens in a new tab)

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