After drooling over their Instagram, I knew I had to go. To my dismay I arrived at something that…read moredidn't look like it was a cafe or even opened. I wasn't even sure I was at the right place, thought they were still transitioning from one location to another. Until someone who shared the kitchen popped out. I was told that I should order online and come by for pick up, and was strongly urged to do so because these cheesecakes were really good. When I saw that they were doing a contactless store front, I knew I had to go. This was my opportunity to try it. I texted the owner to ask if the flavor I had my eye on was available. I was halfway there before the owner responded that they had one slice of pandan cheesecake left. There are multiple forms of payment with a card reader, and various apps to pay with online which made this a breeze. The owner Kiana, even popped to introduce herself which I thought was so nice! The flavors here aren't your typical strawberry, chocolate, peanut butter cheesecakes, even though she does offer some variation of them. There's pandan, ube, lemongrass, ginger mango, passionfruit, matcha, guava, pineapple raspberry, and I heard she even cooks up something with the pickle brine from the other business that operates in that kitchen. I thought this would be one of those situations where the food won't look like the picture. The pictures are obviously styled, they look stunning. Nope! The food looked just like what was on Instagram. I am a long time lover of cheesecake, dare I say it's my favorite of the cakes. The condensed milk ube mirror glaze was a lot thicker than I thought it would be and held its form. It wasn't runny and goopy. Loved that it wasn't a sticky mess. The crust was very very thick, I've always wanted more crust on other cheesecakes. On the description, it says it's "jasmine scented almond shortbread cookie crust" slightly saltier than most crusts I've had, but still very enjoyable. I've only had the traditional graham cracker crust and I'm afraid this almond shortbread crust has ruined all other cheesecake crusts for me. I have been disappointed at a lot of places using pandan, because the flavor just wasn't there, not Muse cheesecakes though. Pandan was present indeed. I would have loved if it was a little stronger, but I think that would have overpowered the cheesecake. Each component of the cheesecake are so different and complex on its own. They come together in delicious harmony to make this beautiful slice. I grew up with a lot of Vietnamese food and pandan has a very special place in my stomach.. heart! I've never seen jasmine used outside of tea and condensed milk outside of Vietnamese iced coffee. Kiana definitely has a way with these ingredients and she's a cheesecake goddess! I really can't wait to try the calamansi, Ube, and whatever else is getting cooked up in this delicious kitchen.

Muse cheesecakes make my heart sing and gets me doing a happy dance. I first heard of Muse…read morecheesecakes through instagram. She offers durian cheesecake. Whaaaat? Yep, you heard me right. Durian cheesecake!!!! I am Vietnamese-Cambodian and durian is my jam. I love its pungent goodness in all forms -- pure and un-doctored straight from the prickly shell, ice cream, smoothie, topping on mashed avocado dessert and now.. CHEESECAKE! ohhh my goodness. My heart. I have returned so many times and buying extra slices (possibly buying out her supply for the week...) to share with my family and friends, who have all raved about the cheesecake from here. Durian isn't her only flavor though. She has so many creative flavors and I've noticed she's had comfort flavors from different cultures. To top it off, the owner, Kiana, is a wonderful lady. She is a one woman team and is kicking butt at her game from what I've gathered in the short time I've known her. She could be dead tired, but always has a smile on her face. I almost forgot to rave about her TARO BURGER on a vegan bun. I don't know how frequently she makes them, but if you see it being offered, do yourself a favor and get it. The portion is quite large so be prepared for leftovers. Unfortunately for me, my carnivorous sister gobbled the other portion of my burger right up and didn't even miss her meat. It comes with a vegan mac salad on the side. I am not one to enjoy mac salads usually, I think it's due to the mayo (not a mayo fan), but I actually liked this version. I forgot to take a picture of the burger before it all got inhaled. Sad face.

Such a cute space to relax in! Feels like I stepped inside an Instagram reel. We tried a slice of…read moretheir pistachio raspberry cake and got 4 macarons to go. The cake was divine! Solid without being too dense, pieces of pistachio throughout the cake, with a thick raspberry frosting that wasn't overbearingly sweet. I would definitely buy again! Service was fast and friendly. You order at the counter. There's a water station with cutlery and napkins, and we bussed our own table. Would definitely return!

Stopped in to hear the free jazz concert that is given on some weekends. The musicians were…read morefabulous. The place gets pretty packed because who doesn't want a good pastry and coffee while listening to fantastic jazz. We were able to try the vanilla cream, puff and the cheesecake. I wish we didn't split the vanilla cream puff it was that good just have for yourself. The bakery is decorated really pretty and bright colors makes you feel like if you're in a Candyland. Stop by and try their desserts. They were so good. I forgot to take a picture.

Came here during my last two visits to Portland, and will keep coming back!…read more It's a small location next to a bagel shop, so this place can fill up quickly. The staff was friendly and were happy to answer our questions. I'm a huge fan of the breakfast sandwich with Spam. The bread was toasted perfectly, the American cheese was melted just right, and the house Hank's sauce took the whole sandwich up another notch. Definitely a solid way to start the day. I also enjoyed the Marionberry pie, which was a great sweet finish,but not too sweet. They have a ton of choices when it comes to both sweet and savory pies, so there's plenty to keep coming back for. Already looking forward to my next Portland visit so I can try some more!

This is an Amazing Place, we walked in and immediately felt the Positive Energy. There are So Many…read moreChoices to make in here..., we decided to get the KeyLime, and the Butter Pecan pies... I assure You will have trouble w/ choosing what you want... everything looks SUPER DELICIOUS! ++ Plus Our Barista/Server (JiLL) was perfect in every way..TY, and I promise, You Will Love This SPOT!!!

I had heard that Portland is famous for its food cart scene, so while I was visiting, I knew I had…read moreto experience it for myself. I decided to visit Hawthorne Asylum, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere reminded me of a night market, except with permanent food carts. It has a fun, lively vibe, and there are so many different food options that there's something for everyone. It's a great place to come with friends or family since everyone can choose something different. There's also a bar in the middle of the food cart pod. We didn't get a chance to try it because we had already ordered boba tea from another vendor, but it looked like a great place to relax and enjoy a drink. I'll definitely check it out the next time I'm back. Overall, Hawthorne Asylum is a fun spot with a great atmosphere and an excellent variety of food. It's well worth a visit if you're exploring Portland.

A visit to Portland is not complete without a visit to some food carts! This was our first time to…read morethis spot in particular and I loved how many options there were, with the large community tables in the center! They had the World Cup game playing too so this was the perfect spot to hang out. They also had bathrooms which is a bonus! There was a good variety of different types of food, so it was nice that we could all pick different things. Big fan of the vareniki from Pelmeni Pelmeni in the middle section! I appreciated that the vendors used beepers too so you could still wander off and order other things while you wait.

The food here is TOP TIER we sampled from multiple carts and everything we ate was delicious and…read moremade to order. The service was genuinely nice and welcoming. The ambiance is perfect for the food carts. I could see having out here for a long time with friends and family. Maybe bringing a game to hang out. Would highly recommend checking it out! (The Gyro was amazing.)

May be one of my favorite food carts in town, has a great variety of options you can choose to eat…read morefrom like Pizza, Fries, Thai, Mexican and more. Seating was shaded and relaxed. Food was really delicious and everyone seemed to be friendly. Would love to come back since the area has more around.

TEN/TEN SUNDAE!!! Banana pudding sundae was one of the four sundaes on their current menu. It came…read morewith their vanilla soft service, banana pudding, and two nilla wafers. This was my first time here as there is always a line and this time I was prepared to wait. The line moves as fast as it can for a small interior and only two people working inside. The soft serve was perfectly creamy, the pudding was thick with actual chunks of banana inside. I don't think it could've possibly tasted better but it might if nilla wafer crumbles were tossed into the sundae I'm not the biggest sweet tooth so two people sharing this sundae was ideal for us

Came here on a Friday night and the line was very long. We ended up waiting about 30 minutes for…read moreour ice cream. The shop itself is pretty small, but the staff was very friendly! The ice cream cones are $4 each, which is a pretty reasonable price. The ice cream was good, but I'm not sure I'd wait in that long of a line for it again.

Since I saw the pictures of their pie, I knew I had to get my hands on one! I am a BIG fan of…read morechocolate cream pie and theirs was so good - totally lived up to the hype! Their pie crust looks like it would be thick and hard, but it is actually quite thin and flaky! There is a very thin layer of crust at the bottom, so the pie was mostly chocolate and cream which made it so airy and not dense at all. It also wasn't too sweet which I love!!! I wanted to try their coconut and banana cream pies too, but I was full from my lunch so I guess, next time!

We love coming here to get our pie! The Boysenberry Chiffon Pie was absolutely delicious--creamy,…read morefluffy, and light, with big, juicy boysenberries tucked into the filling. It's like a little slice of pink paradise! The Blueberry Victoria was also really good, with a delicious lemony twist that added a bright, refreshing flavor. We also bought a couple of whole pies to take home. The crust has a perfectly crisp bottom, while the fruit filling is thick and jam-like rather than watery. It's sweet but not overly sweet, with that wonderful homemade taste. Definitely one of the best pies I've ever had in Oregon! The pies are a little pricey, but the quality and flavor make them well worth it.

Great cookies and you can tell the ingredients are top quality. The flavors are amazing! Super…read morekind staff and it was fun to open their surprise bags and see what was in it. Happy to have found this spot.

Insane flavors & awesome owner! Every cookie is better than the last & I'll be dreaming about the…read moreblueberry lemon pound cake forever. So happy we stopped in!

Such a beautiful space. I love the furniture especially the lounge chair and couch with the…read moregorgeous table. What a great spot to enjoy a fantastic coffee. I love espresso tonics and not many places have them, so when I saw this option on the menu I had to get it. It was amazing. Just a beautifully complex and refreshing drink. Service was good enough; the staff was very friendly.

This place is so cute! I'm in love with the interior. With vibrant evergreen pops of color anchored…read moreby wood tables, a ceiling of coffee bean sacks, a book installation wall and photo wall. It's the kind of coffee shop I wish existed when I lived in SE Portland years ago. There's plenty of seating inside. It's a nice space to meet up with a friend or to have a coffee meeting. Street parking in this area can be tricky at times, but I was able to find a spot just around the corner. The service is friendly enough, and fast. I didn't try any of their food, but they had some really yummy looking pastries and croissant sandwiches. The hibiscus refresher tea was, indeed, refreshing. And all of the matchas and coffee drinks sounded delicious. Can't wait to try those when I return.

The atmosphere is what makes Rimsky's special. It's weird, charming, a little spooky, and…read moreunapologetically Portland. After all these years, it's still one of my favorite places to bring friends who have never been before. Don't come here expecting a full dinner menu - come here for dessert. This is where you end your night. Grab an affogato, a coffee drink, or one of their many decadent desserts and settle in. They're open late, making it the perfect nightcap after dinner elsewhere or a cozy stop in the wee hours of the night.

The ambiance is nice and cozy, nice vibes for sure…read more But make sure you have A LOT of time and patience when you go!!!! We waited about 20 min to get seated, which was alright, but then after being seated we waited another 20 minutes and decided to leave because no one had attempted to acknowledge our table. To be fair, it was during a busy time, but we had to decide to cut our losses rather than waiting around for someone to talk to our table. No idea how the food is, we left before we could order any.