It was a hot day and we wanted a cool treat so we decided to check out black cat Frozen custard. This place has two spaces, the custard side that is open to everyone and a speakeasy that is only accessible with a password. You can find the password by searching the website, however nobody will give it to you. It's a fun little activity that we had to problem solve so we could get the key before we entered the secret door. When we went to the other side we were greeted with this fantastic vibe with a full bar. We enjoyed custard in our coffee along with a boozy float. Fast internet and plenty of tables and nooks and crannies to enjoy the fun ambiance. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard & Coffee is such a cute little find! The whole place has this dark, gothic, witchy theme that's super fun and different. The people working there were also really nice and helpful. We shared the Chocolate Brownie Curse and it was sooo good. One scoop was honestly plenty for two of us, especially since we came right after dinner. The chocolate custard was super smooth, rich, and chocolatey with house-made brownie batter and brownie pieces mixed in. The waffle cone pieces added the perfect little crunch and texture. Definitely get this if you're a chocolate lover. Next time I NEED to try the Ube Gooey Butter Cake..ube frozen custard with chunks of their house-made St. Louis-style gooey butter cake. Apparently it's a popular one and sounds sooo good. And there's also a speakeasy with a separate entrance and password connected to this whole witchy world... but we won't talk about that right now Such a fun concept, delicious custard, and definitely worth stopping by! read more

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A colleague and I were eating dinner close by and wanted to find a place with dessert and vegan options in particular. Admittedly I found this place and read the description, "a whimsical place with witchy vibes and ice cream" definitely intrigued me. We walked up to a purple neon sign and inside was a place decorated as described with a fun menu, potion displays, and low lighting. I was happy to find vegan ice cream with a variety of vegan toppings available--Clover was the staff member who helped us, answer all of our questions and made us feel really welcome. I ordered the vegan vanilla with vegan chocolate chip cookie dough concrete (similar to a blizzard) and it was tasty, I ate the whole thing. Highly recommend giving this place a try and if you're lucky you'll find out about the place it is connected to read more

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Delicious coffee and custard. For those who can figure out how to get into their secret entrance, they have a lovely little conspirators lounge, full with a speakeasy bar, and very fast internet. read more

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This place is super cute -- loved the spooky decor. There's even a secret door that takes you to the other side of their bar/coffee area. You need to ask them for the password, which is a fun touch, but it does get crowded back there. I expected it to be packed, but it wasn't too busy when we went. Heads up that it does take a little time for them to make your order, but the service was great overall. I got the matcha with little chunks of mango and shreds of coconut . My husband got the Lucky Charms shake with marshmallows and actual Lucky Charms. Both were creamy, delicious, and not too sweet. One downside: the menu was a little confusing. Under "toppings" I thought I was getting real fruit, but it turned out to be syrup. Also, everything is really filling. After lunch it was almost too much read more

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Came here just for the speakeasy side! Cocktail was STRONG. Didn't get pics of the frozen custard on the main side, but can confirm it's creamy and delicious! Plain vanilla was my fav. read more

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I was visiting from San Diego and was really excited to check this place out, they're known for their speakeasy but because there was such a long wait we opted to order from Black Cat Frozen Custard instead. The shop itself has some fun decor, but instead of patrons eating custard people were just waiting to get into the speak easy. I did end up ordering an iced matcha with brown sugar and I kid you not that was probably the "okayest" matcha I have ever had. If you look at my photos the shade of my matcha was more white then green and even though I had paid extra to add sweetener to it it was still pretty bland. Maybe I should have opted for the custard instead? I would give this a hard pass, not sure if I just went on a bad day but people were not friendly and my drink was just lacking. read more

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Black Cat Frozen Custard is what happens when someone takes an ice cream shop and give it a spooky makeover. The space has little lounge areas and hidden nooks feel so transported. There is also a secret door - be sure to step into it like Narnia as it will bring you to another lounge area! There is a secret code, you will need in order to gain access thru the door - the staff here is super friendly so they'll be able to help you out with this. The custard is great, but the atmosphere is what makes this place memorable! Bonus points for being so close to Raven's Manor. Make a night of it - grab a custard, then head over for more gothic vibes afterward. Such a cute spot for a date, a family outing, or anyone who appreciates a little goth. read more

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The ambiance is amazing. I love the details and the decorative touches from ravens manor really shines here, the biggest issue is the custard itself. I had two bites and had to throw mine away. It was definitely just painfully artificially sugary and tasted gross flavor wise - I should've just gotten a different flavor initially. I understand custard is slightly different from ice cream but maybe they need a revisit of the menu recipe wise- would be good. I've had good custard before so I'm no stranger to it. I don't recall what it was called but it was maybe pistachio base custard or coconut (can't recall) but the description had pineapple jelly with coconut flakes and a cherry. Overall I love the vibes here and the staff were super friendly but I probably won't ever eat the custard here ever again. I'll probably check out the back tho! read more

Aside from the witchy themed space and the secret room, they do have some good frozen custard. The ambiance matches the expectations you have if the space. There was no line when we visited so the lady had time to walk us through the menu. read more

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Cute theme and cool decor for an outing experience. Friendly staff and sufficient services. Limited choice of custard, on a sweeter side for my taste and pricey. Metered street parking. Watch your surroundings when you come solo at night, especially for female. I would recommend you come in group for better experience. P.Y. Clean restroom with toilet seat covers. read more

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The frozen custard was so good but the true star is the location and decor. The staff was so sweet and the service was exceptional. We didn't get to try the speakeasy as we were short on time but we will definitely come back. read more

Amazing find! Delicious homemade custard in vanilla and chocolate. Seasonal pumpkin is heavenly and I grabbed it with their homemade chocolate cone. The cone was so light and crispy that I grabbed a second one because I love waffle cones. Buddy ordered a pumpkin shake. Delicious! Love the theme and the decor... very haunting. Street parking. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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stumbled upon this place, looking for desserts and we were amazed by the beautiful spooky decor here!!! IM OBSESSED!! the service was friendly and helpful especially with helping me decide what to order bc they had a variety of ice cream choices i got the rasberry ritual which was delicious! surprised with the chocolate dome under the cream but a fun surprise!! read more

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What an interesting spot- cute theme! The custard was pretty good. It's surprisingly not overly sweet which I was expecting. I got the vanilla custard with the oreos- I know, boring but tried and true. It was nothing exciting but still solid. It took a good couple minutes for the custard to come out but the wait wasn't too bad. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Oreo custard. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a cute/Halloweeny decor place and I love all forms of ice cream BUT the trendy idea doesn't make up for a weird experience. I found the menu pretty confusing. It's only located in a big binder and has a lot of text. It's just over explained and over complicated. You have to flip back and forth between pages to figure out what you want/how to order. It also has a coffee menu but as far as I can tell, you have to get coffee in the secret other side of the business. I also found it annoying to see people constantly trying to get into the "speakeasy" coffee bar next door. People kept standing in the door, not being able to get in. Not know going how to get in. You need a password and a dagger to get in. (Spoiler, the Password is in the bio for Conspirator's Coffee Lounge) I feel like it's too secret that it's exclusionary. I hate to be a hater but it was just an unpleasant experience to be in there. read more

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Fun, cute spooky ice cream shop connected to a Speakeasy type coffee shop. The ice cream shop is fairly standard and straightforward. We tried the banana split (2 chocolate, 1 vanilla) with strawberry, pineapple, and hot fudge. The color changing spoons were fun. Used the password (found on IG) to receive our dagger that is used to access the secret coffee shop and it is worth the work if you are looking for beautiful quiet spot for tea & coffee. We really enjoyed our mocha and lavender cold brew (fragrant and not sweet) Cocktails are available from 5:30pm but there are only 3 house cocktails offered - thankfully there was one vodka based drink (my allergies restrict me to certain liquors) with earl gray syrup. It was sticky sweet, so it was one and done for me. The decor and rules for keeping this a relaxing, serene space make me want to spend hours here! read more

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Cool, dark themed coffee and dessert shop. The decors were 10/10. The secret door connecting the coffee shop was super awesome. Their frozen custard had more of a regular ice cream texture to me in the Pistachio Potion Sundae. Flavors and mix-ins were good though. The Concrete was similar to a DQ blizzard but a little more gourmet. I'd pick the Concrete over the Sundae next time. Very generous portion. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Sundae - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm so glad I stumbled into the dark den of deliciousness that is "Black Cat Frozen Custard". I had a great meal down the street and was hoping to find something sweet nearby .Saw black Cat and decided to check it out. I didn't get coffee. I was on a mission once I saw they had custard. Having a hard time deciding, one of the cashiers suggested I build my own. She recommended biscoff cookies for the blend I had come up with. Great recommendation that made for an incredible concoction. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Frozen custard - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Loved this cute coffee shop! They had a great cafe speakeasy as well!! You need to know the password!! The staff was wonderful and the desserts were to die for! read more

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Loved this!!!!!!!! The moment I entered the store I was practically turned into a witch. It is a cute little shop and the busy workers were friendly. I had been missing frozen custard and this was really good. Perfect texture and creamy flavor, the toppings were yummy too. Great value for the scoops too. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Vanilla with brownies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The place and decorations have a haunted and scary vibe, nice attention to details. The service was friendly and attentive. We split a vanilla sundae with peanut butter pieces and whipped cream. The portion is generous and the custard was creamy and sweet. One complaint is there are no visible menus. When we walked to the front of the counter we were asked for our order, however we didn't know flavors, sizes, toppings, cost. The server gave me a booklet to read to place our order. By then there were a few people behind us in line. So I'd recommend a visible menu to easily place orders. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Vanilla sundae - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There's a new kitty in town! I have been excited for them to open. I love custard. I also love a late night option because I frequently go out to performances which get out 930-1030 and I would love a late night option. That is not a bar or brewery. I knew that they had just opened. A friend, who is vegan, and I were in Lake Oswego at a musical. We really wanted to do something and something sweet sounded amazing. She gets really happy when she's got a lot of vegan options to choose from. Just walking in and looking around is spectacular. Talk about eye candy. This is a Gothy dream!! Every corner has something spectacular for you to look at. The building itself is gorgeous! They have a fantastic entrance to the speakeasy section where there is ample seating. You sheathe a knife in the door and it opens... so fun... plus you can wander up a spiral staircase to another "secret" space. They clearly had a lot of fun decorating it but it really reflects on the owners and they're adoration for the macabre. The menu has all sorts of fantastic witchy vibes. My friend got a shake with a chocolate sprinkle rim. She also bought and paid for a fantastic skull drink glass that it came in. It had a lid and they kindly will rinse it for you so you aren't taking home a chocolate mess in your purse. I highly recommend the hibiscus lemonade because it is amazing. I delighted in the fact that they will make you a real banana split with vanilla custard plus chocolate, strawberry and pineapple. Cherries and whipped cream on top! Delicious! read more

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Went after dinner at LeChon since it was nearby. Service was pretty slow since there was only one cashier. You'd think for something that has only premade ingredients, the operation would run smoother. My husband and I split a pistachio concrete, which was so sweet you could barely taste the pistachio. Would have been much better with less than half the sugar. It did have a good texture though; very thick and creamy. My Midwest friends each had a concrete of their own and they seemed to enjoy it so it seems to be a matter of preference on sweetness levels. The interior design is witchy. The menu book is labeled as "spells" and there's brooms/cages decoration. There's also a closet that (we think) leads to a speakeasy. Seems like you need a code to enter. There's a few indoor seats; plenty of people were also standing. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Pistachio concrete - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wow, no that's some custard. This place is really cool and it has a cabinet that is actually a secret room and you have to have a code and follow certain rules to get in there. I'm just so curious about what's on the other side. Anyway, back to the custard, they have vanilla and chocolate, and something purple that I thought might've been blueberry, but it wasn't. It was some kind of Hawaiian something anyway it tasted really good but it wasn't blueberry. I ended up having the chocolate custard with Butterfinger sprinkles on top and I got Barkley just a plain vanilla custard. The service was great and the people were nice and the price was reasonable as the custard was delicious. I can't wait to go back again. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Barkley taking a break after dessert - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice (and spooky) custard joint. Being from the midwest, we opted for the turtle sundae and thought it was decent. The custard itself was good, along with the fudge and caramel on top. The pecans would have been better salted, and the redi-whip would have been better as a more natural whipped cream. Price was a tad high around $10. But it definitely hit the spot. Seating is somewhat limited but we found a couch to lounge on. Yum. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Turtle sundae - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went for a mid day run and ended up here. Been hearing great things about this mysterious establishment as there's a speakeasy coffee shop behind one of the walls that requires guests to find a password in order to enter the Conspirator's coffee lounge. Once inside the coffee lounge you're welcome with a nice almost exclusive feeling lounge with a beautiful spiral stair that leads you up to a more intimate setting. I ended up ordering an affagato as that's the best of both world with their creamy ice custard and a shot of espresso. I have to say the custard was silky smooth and I wish I ordered more. The price was moderate for the affagato, but wasn't unreasonable. Seems like the are a lot of people are already in the know about this place, but I would still highly recommend bringing out of towners here. read more

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Quite possibly one of the most unique places I have been to and I loved it! Let me start by saying there is a secret passage that takes you from the main shop, through some tunnel and stairs, and lets you out on the second floor. Definitely check that out. The shop itself is like an explosion of all that is purple. Small with not a lot of seating available, but it's in downtown so you can walk and eat. They have your traditional flavors and mix-ins, along with some unique seasonal flavors. Be patient because it was just a couple of people working the counter and the line can get long. read more

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Came here for their coffee shop speakeasy. Found the password from their IG! There were a few people waiting, but we probably only waited about 10-15 min or so to get in. I love coffee & I love speakeasies so to combine both concepts was amazing for me! We tried a couple drinks, the lava salt caramel & their apple cider warmer. Both drinks were actually really good & tasted very unique! Overall, loved the spooky vibes & the unique drink menu, would love to come at night when they serve alcoholic drinks next time! read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Lava salt caramel (left), apple cider warmer (right, seasonal) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place is SO cool! Make sure you know the secret password before coming here to get entrance to the hidden bar! Super cool dark themed location. Great coffee and cocktails! Service was super fun and helpful with the experience. We will definitely be back. read more

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I absolutely loved the pumpkin custard. The custard was delicious. Highly recommend that. The place itself is rather small and dark. I wish it had a little more whimsy since this is the kid friendly side...,..maybe more black cats or glow in the dark stars or something a bit more cheerful for kids and families. I liked the secret side better. The attendant encouraged me to upgrade my cone to a chocolate waffle cone. She said they were recently made so they would be fresh and good. Mine was chewy and stale.i should have dumped the cone because it was almost inedible. I didn't want to complain, so I ate it but it wasn't good. Right after that, there was a shift change and my server left so I didn't want to burden the new person. That was a bummer. I will definitely come back for the custard, especially in the summer, but I'll probably skip the cone and opt for a dish. read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - Cool sign - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Super dope vibe but the secrets out the staff are amazing and if ur lucky enough to find the hidden speak easy....BONUS!!! Highly recommended!! read more

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I'd give this place a 3.5, but I plan on going back to try it again at some point. I got a chocolate custard shake with caramel and hot fudge added, neither of which I tasted. I think I paid $20 or so for the shake and the cup, which is a bit steep for such a plain shake. The vibe is really cool and a little spooky, and there's a hidden coffee shop inside the armoire which I didn't go through. The seating is pretty minimal so it's mostly a custard-to-go place in my opinion. read more

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Stopped in for coffee on a slow weekday morning with family visiting from out of town. It was a fun and unusual destination. We enjoyed the hidden room. Quirky and unusual and that made the stop perfect. If I'm rating this based only on the coffee, I'd give it a three out of five. Expresso had a very bitter vibe. There are far better drinks to be found in Portland. For the experience, I'd bring friends and family here again. read more

I stride through the entrance in my gray Costco tracksuit. It was $30 and I'm not even a member I peruse the menu, containing my bloodlust spurned by the price of toppings for gelato. I get a plain scoop of chocolate and a 12oz mocha. Hot. The gelato is fantastic. I pickup my mocha at the counter and whisper the password for access to the exclusive lounge The barista hands me a "key" and points me towards my destiny. I approach the secret door, cautious but hopeful I push against the secret entrance but the door proves surprisingly light. I burst into the speakeasy with Kramer-like momentum. Everyone looks at me. I'm in. I cooly make my way to the leather couch while admiring the neo-gothic decor. Finally - a sensible lounge in Portland. My calm interior is once again set ablaze by the nearby dregs of society. A couple on a first date talks about dogs. A woman is on a macbook by the window. Someone in the corner is possibly latino. I'm surrounded by the enemy. I make an escape up the black metal stairs and settle into the darkest corner I can find. My brooding is again interrupted by three mid level managers discussing publishing. Somewhere a devil cries. Looks like my search for my next nest of darkness continues. The mocha is really good read more

Black Cat Frozen Custard - mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wild experience! Love the atmosphere! Nice options. Came for the experience and it's so far so good read more

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This little gem is adorable to visit at night,the custard is fantastic and there is a mystery element about the location you have to visit to experience! The Female owner is a kind beautiful woman, she was working the counter,making custard,and made time to chat with me. The other lady working are equally fun and engaging with customers. read more

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A cool dessert spot located in downtown area. They have some tasty custard as well as smoothies that are rich in flavor. I have been here a few times now and have enjoyed their dessert. They also have a speakeasy lounge inside where you can order coffee/tea as well as items from their original menu. read more

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visiting Portland for the first time, cute lil ice cream shop we saw otw to dinner. love the vibe inside. nice how they are open later than other businesses. only tried one thing one the menu which was the strawberry cheesecake custards. cheesecake bits were good w/every bite. strawberrys were not fresh, more of the ones doused in syrup but not complaining. overall great sweet treat with bomb decor. also, I heard there might be a speakeasy somewhere in the shop. read more

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Second time visiting and managed to get into the coffee shop this time. The custard is so good on that side, and the drinks on the coffee side are delicious. Definitely worth a visit. Especially if you or your friends like the goth/witchy vibes. The decor is great :) read more