Welcome to the District ChalkBoard Cafe, located on the River Walk.

CHALKBOARD Cafe

600 Broadway Street, Suite 7,  on the Necanicum River Walk

Seaside, OR 97138

(503) 771-5595

Open Tuesday-Saturday 7am-7pm

Sunday 7am-2 pm

Welcome to the CHALKBOARD Cafe located in historic Seaside, Oregon overlooking the Necanicum River. Our food is made with locally sourced ingredients.

Breakfast served all day!!!

Check out our SEASIDE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT featuring our Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and its french cousin the Chalkboards French Dip.

At the CHALKBOARD we don’t get tied down with one menu with one swipe you’ll be welcomed to a fresh dining experience while still keeping our classics!

Check our board for fresh items baked daily!    — Ken and Angela 

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Appreciating the reserved parking for the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside.
Dedicated parking is to be found on the corner of Holladay and Oceanway, thanks to the Gilbert Block.

Walk east on Broadway over the Necanicum River, and you’re in a very different world — the oldest part of Seaside, to be exact. Seaside’s mayor from 1912 to 1916, Alexandre Gilbert, rebuilt the four-block Gilbert District at the intersection of Broadway and Holladay Drive after the city’s big fire in 1912. Today the Gilbert District is thriving with vibrant restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, and antique stores. More than 30 local businesses call this historic district home. Here’s how to spend a few hours poking around. 

Stroll across the arched Broadway Bridge and see the Gilbert Block Building, est. 1914, and Kirwen Building, est. 1913,  the Wheatley-Desler Building, est. 1914,  the Menzel Building est.1913, old Seaside City jail, est. 1914, and the old Seaside firehouse, est. 1914 on the corner of Highway 101 and Broadway Street. 

Highlighting businesses on the Historic Gilbert District riverfront boardwalk and beyond.

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Located in the Gilbert Block Building on the Necanicum riverfront boardwalk in downtown Seaside.

  1. Patty’s Wicker Cafe
  2. Spay and Neuter Thrift Shop
  3. Healthy Hub and Wellness Spa
  4. Ancient Art of Healing

And, too, what is across the Necanicum River and Broadway Bridge from the Historic Gilbert District in downtown Seaside.

  1. Waterfront swan boats
  2. Bridge Tender Bar
  3. Seaside Convention Center
  4. Public Parking
  5. Quatat Park

FUN FACT

Rent kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, or a swan boat at the park within walking distance from the Historic Gilbert District.

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INTERESTING HISTORIC NEWS

The Necanicum River flows right through the center of the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside.

Necanicum” is one of many names in northwest Oregon, beginning with ne, a prefix indicating a place. Necanicum is derived from Ne-hay-ne-hum, a Native American lodge upstream. In Seaside, three water places are named with the prefix of ne. 

Neawanna River, Neacoxie Creek, and Necanicum River.

A future post will highlight the businesses located on the second floors of the Historic Gilbert District, as well as, a bit of history of the area.

In addition, the news will be shared about the future plans for the district.

Thanks for reading.

 

In the heart of the Historic Gilbert District, Broadway St. west to the Broadway Bridge.

South side of Broadway St. to Broadway Bridge in the Historic Gilbert District

  1. Pizza a’ Fetta
  2. TigerLily Gallery
  3. Kirwen Building
  4. Tommy G.
  5. Seaside Downtown Development Association

Located in the Gilbert Block Building, street level, north side of the heart of the Gilbert Historic District between Broadway St. and Broadway Bridge.

  1. Gilbert Block Building
  2. Fairweather House and Gallery
  3. Pacific Heirloom and Collectibles
  4. SunRose Gallery
  5. Beach Puppy
  6. Salon on Broadway

As requested, businesses north and south off-Broadway on Holladay in the Historic District of downtown Seaside.
  1. Bagels by the Sea, off-Broadway, south on Holladay
  2. T and C Home Furnishings, off-Broadway on Holladay
  3. Tora Sushi, on the south corner of Broadway and Holladay
  4. Wheel Fun Rentals, south on Holladay, catty-corner from Bagels by the  Sea
  5. Neighborhood Market, south on Holladay, across from Ace 

  1.  Beach Books on the corner of Holladay and Broadway
  2.  Dough Dough Bakery, off-Broadway, north on Holladay
  3. The Whet Spot, north on Holladay, off-Broadway
  4.  Yellow Curry Thai, north on Holladay, off-Broadway
  5.  Holiday Inn Express, north on Holladay, off-Broadway
  1. Seaside Coffee House, north on Holladay, off-Broadway, east side
  2. Seaside Soap and Candle, north on Holladay, off-Broadway, east side
  3. Shamhouses’s Rock and Gem, north on Holladay, off-Broadway, east side
  4. The Stand, north on Holladay, off-Broadway, east side
  5. Starry Night Inn, north on Holladay, off-First Avenue, east side

One block west  and east off Highway 101, one block from Broadway.

Marie’s Flowers is located on Highway 101, off Avenue A, just south of the Historic Gilbert District, serving the entire Seaside community.

Line X of Clatsop County is just off Highway 101, south of Holladay and Avenue A, in the Historic Gilbert District.

Sea Sai Hair Salon, west off-Holladay on Avenue A, in the Historic Gilbert District.

Cleanline Surf Shop is located on Highway 101 on the corner of Oceanway, just north of the Historic Gilbert District in downtown Seaside.

Riverside Luxury Suites is located on north Holladay along the Neacanicum River in downtown Seaside at Oceanway.

As requested, businesses at the gateway of the Gilbert Historic District in downtown Seaside (aka the first block on Broadway Street heading west of Highway 101).

North side of Broadway Street heading west off Highway 101.

  1. Sign One
  2. Capricon Pub
  3. Studio138
  4. Seaside Antique Mall
  5. Una Ves Mas

North side of Broadway Street heading west off Highway 101.

  1. Seaside Brewery
  2. Fire House Grill
  3. Nonni’s  Bistro
  4. Tea Artist
  5. End of the Trail Pub House

But wait, there are more on the first street, at the gateway to the Historic Gilbert District, heading west off Highway 101.

  1. Ace Hardware
  2. Queen’s Nails
  3. Tom’s Fish and Chips

Above Studio138 is Seaside Massage and Spa, located in the Salmonberry Square.

Located in the first block, across from Nonni’s, is the offices of Seaside Attorneys.

Loccated in the first block of the Historic Gilbert District is Seaside Vision Center.

Let’s go ShopSmall in the Historic Gilbert District in 2022.

MAKE AN IMPACT IN YOUR COMMUNITY

You might not realize it, but every time
you pick up a cup of coffee from your
favorite neighborhood cafe or buy a gift
from a local neighborhood store, you’re
shopping small and making a difference.

THE MOVEMENT

Small Business Saturday continues to be an annual holiday shopping tradition — just one part of the larger
Shop Small Movement supports small businesses every day and everywhere.

Because shopping at a family-owned spot or buying  handmade
products  from your favorite small business help to promote more
vibrant hometown communities.

American Express proudly backs Small Business Saturday and the Shop Small Movement.
 
 

THE BEGINNING

That’s why — in
2010 — we
created Small Business Saturday® on the
Saturday after Thanksgiving to encourage
people to Shop Small and bring more
holiday shopping to small businesses.

HISTORIC GILBERT DISTRICT BUSINESSES:

Business: 94.9 The Bridge
Website: 949thebridge.com

Business: ACE Hardware
Website: acehsp.com (corporate)

Business: Ancient Health & Healing
Website: katestewart.org

Business: Allure Spa

Website:https://www.allurespaandwellness.com/

Business: Bagels by the Sea
Website: seasidebagels.com

Business: Beach Books
Website: beachbooks37.indielite.org

Business: Beach Puppy
Website: facebook.com/Beach-Puppy-Dog-Boutique-156661977765103

Business: Beach Soap and Candle

Info: https://www.seasidesignal.com/news/beach-soap-and-candle-opens-second-store/article_8344e62c-f475-11eb-83ea-17ce7ad9afd2.html

Business: Bella Espresso
Website: bella-espresso.com

Business: Bubble Tea-Ice Cream-Tea Artist

Website: teaartist.us

Business: Capricorn Pub in Seaside

https://www.instagram.com › capricornpubin

Business: Dough Dough Bakery
Website: doughdoughbakery.com

Business: End of the Trail Pub
Website: end-of-the-trail-public-house.business.site

Business: Fairweather House & Gallery
Website: fairweatherhouseandgallery.com

Business: Fire House Grill
Website: firehousegrill.org

Business: Five-Star Henna
Website: fivestarhenna.com

Business: Hold Fast Tattoo Company
Website: holdfasttattoocompany.com

Business: Holiday Inn Express
Website: http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/seaside/ssdor/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-SSDOR

Business: Line X of Clatsop County
Website: linex.com/us/line-x-of-clatsopcounty-F1260

Business: Nonni’s Bistro
Website: nonnisitalianbistro.com

Business: Pacific Heirloom & Collectibles
Website: instagram.com/pacific_heirloom

Business: Pizza a’fetta Seaside
Website: pizza-a-fetta.com

Business: Queen House Nails

Contact: FB/ Queen House Nails

Business: Salon on Broadway
Website: salononbroadway.com

Business: Seaside Antique Mall
Website: seaside-antique-mall.business.site

Business: Seaside Brewing Company
Website: seasidebrewery.com

Business: Seaside Coffee House
Website: facebook.com/seasidecoffeehouse

Business: Seaside Yarn & Fiber
Website: seasideyarnandfiber.com

Business: Shamouses Rocks
Website: facebook.com/ShamousRocks

Business: Spay & Neuter Thrift Shop
Website: facebook.com/SpayandNeuterThriftShop

Business: Starry Night Inn & Art Hotel
Website: thestarrynightinn.com

Business: SunRose Gallery
Website: facebook.com/SunRoseGallery

Business: Healthy Hub Massage & Wellness
Website: healthyhubwellness.com

Business: Tommy G

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Business: The Whet Spot
Website: whetspot.com

Business: TigerLily Gallery

Website: tiger-lily-boutique-gallery.business.site

Business: Tom’s Fish & Chips
Website: facebook.com/tomsseaside

Business: Tora Sushi
Website: torasushi.com

Business: Una Ves Mas Mexican Restaurant
Website: facebook.com/unavesmas97138

Business: Wheel Fun
Website: wheelfunrentals.com/or/seaside/holladay-dr

Business: Yellow Curry Cozy Thai
Website: yellowcurryseaside.com

Map of the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside.

Freshly painted fire hydrants in blue and yellow. Why, you ask?

Although some may be puzzled or others may not have noticed, there’s a reason why the Fire Department paints the fire hydrants with different colored tops (hats). One of the first challenges firefighters face when arriving at a fire scene is finding a suitable water source that meets the gallons per minute (GPM) required to extinguish the fire. Fire hydrants are color-coded to indicate how much water a particular hydrant will provide. This allows for quick decision-making when firefighters are deciding which hydrant to access. To make it easier for firefighters to know what a specific hydrant will supply, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends that fire departments and water districts follow a set standard of color coding.

NFPA 291 states fire hydrants using public water supply systems should be painted chrome yellow, while their tops and caps should be color coded to indicate the available GPM. Below 500 GPM should be painted red, 500-999 GPM should be orange, 1000-1499 GPM should be green, and 1500 GPM or more should be blue.

 So, the next time you’re walking our streets in The Historic District of downtown Seaside or driving our roads, you will know why our fire hydrants are wearing yellow and blue hats.

Just in time for summer, Queen’s has arrived in the district.

722 Broadway St., located in The Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside

 (503) 705-2774

This was a fantastic experience. The staff was friendly, and their work was terrific. I had a picture of what I wanted, and they followed it perfectly. Highly recommend coming here!!! One of the best places I have ever gone to! SB

We had a wonderful experience at this salon! The salon is so clean and has a great atmosphere; it’s clear that the owners care about their business and customer experience. If I lived closer, I’d be a monthly regular, but we will definitely visit every time we vacation in Seaside. AN

Beautiful salon with super nice and friendly staff. I went with my sisters and my niece; they did a fantastic job! KB

My sister and I went in this morning and had gel pedicures done we did the luxury package and it was just delightful! The people in there are very very sweet and engaging. We were greeted the moment we walked in and felt very welcome! This was an awesome experience and we will definitely be back!”  CK

P.S.S.T. Heard in the neighborhood recently. TommyG will soon have 2022 spring fashions arriving.

Tommy G is a contemporary casual women’s clothing boutique in the Historic Gilbert District of downtown Seaside.

 

 

Tommyg, in downtown Seaside, carries an assortment of classic, upscale clothing and accessories that embody casual comfort and sophistication.
Photo by Katherine Lacaze for Seaside SIgnal

 

 

Tommy G has impeccable fashion sense, and a trained and seasoned ability to listen to his customers and produce what they need.”

 

 

 
 
TommyG 
 
 609 Broadway St, Seaside, OR 97138
 
 
 

Read more about Tommy G@

A stylish boutique draws inspiration from Hollywood glamour …

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