Happy hours

Caldera, 6031 SE Stark, 233-8242, Tues-Sun 5-6 pm, 9 pm-close, $4 lemon drops & cosmos, $4 PBR 40-ouncers, $2.75 pints, $8 pitchers

Elegant happy hour eats in a historic old pharmacy.

Capitol Coffee House, 6446 SW Capitol Hwy, 297-1455, Tues-Sat 3-6 pm, $2 beer, $4 cocktails, $4 wine, food specials

Coffee shop and bistro offering wine, beer, booze, live music, and a seasonal menu.

Caprial's Bistro, 7015 SE Milwaukie, 236-6457, Tues-Sat 5-6:30 pm, Fri-Sat 8-10 pm, $3-4 food, $2.50 bottled beer, $3 wine, $5 wells, plus Fri-Sat $3-4 dessert menu, $5 cocktails

A chance to see Cappy (of Caprial and John's Kitchen!) in action, while munching a $3 happy hour cookie plate.

Carafe, 200 SW Market, 248-0004, Mon-Fri 3-6 pm (3-5 pm Keller event nights), $1.95-3.95 food menu

Fancy French food on the cheap. Get your pommes frites here.