Jeannie D.

From making a reservation by phone & on this was a stellar experience. Walked into a great mellow vibe. The service was actually amazing, & each delivery perfectly timed. The menu changes, so don't count on it being exactly like any of the ones pictured here BUT - everything we tried was fantastic! Cozy and open, I love that the tables aren't SO close together your bum is in the neighbors face if you get up. Parking isn't cake, plan on a walk.

Erin N.

Intimate space without being tiny - plenty of tables with led candles and low light - great for date night. A little on the loud side, we tried to maneuver for a table not directly under a speaker. Food is shareable plates and worth trying many things and sharing. Two of us had two drinks (a cocktail and a cocktail), shared an order of Causa, one baked empanada, the caprese sopaipillas, and a flan for dessert. Didn't seem like a ton on the plates but very filling and we left happy. The causa was a standout. Cold mashed potatoes filled with vegan cream cheese, tempeh, and red peppers? Sounds weird but tasted amazing, rich and creamy. Caprese sopaipillas were also noteworthy. Nothing like I expected, but warm and hearty and intensely flavored with basil pesto. The empanada was huge and a lot of pastry to filling ratio. The salsas are tough to choose - I really wanted one of each to sample! We settled on the verde which was spectacular. Flan was incredible - hard to believe contained no animal products. It was so good we had to return a couple days later just for dessert

Becky P.

This was my first stop on our Portland trip. I was super excited to try a Peruvian vegan place! The building was adorable, and I loved that the tree was growing into the building. The service wasn't bad, but nothing to write home about. Part of my planning and timing was to hit happy hour, which I could've sworn I had read about on the website, but when I asked about it I was told they no longer did that. (I just now looked at the website and no longer see it there, so likely I planned this stop out in advance and missed the update). The food was really good, just a bit pricey for the amount you got... which was not much. The asparagus soup was very flavorful. We also shared a baked empanada and Caprese Sopaipillas. The pesto on the sopailpillas was stand out.

Candace M.

Yum! Love this place. Plenty of outdoor seating which I really appreciate. Before I went vegan many yrs ago my friend used to make a big deal of her yearly haul of Pisco from Peru and have a pisco sour night (with egg). I got real excited when I saw this place just walking by since I haven't had a pisco sour in a decade on this account! I found out from the server that Chilean pisco sours (hopefully I got this distinction right) don't usually use egg, but that they have also done Peruvian style that could I use aquafaba etc. Long vegan nerd out post to say a) aquafaba or not having a pisco sour really brought be back and b) the food was so tasty and inventive. I also eat gluten free and I was pleased to see not only were there options that fit my diet but that weren't just replacing bread for gf bread for example but did apple slices to eat with vegan cerviche - a much healthier and more exciting option! Love it and will be back in my neighborhood!

Jennifer T.

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night and there was no wait. This place has been on my to try list for the longest time and I'm glad I was finally able to make it. The menu is designed as tapas to share with the portions being good to share between two people so you can try many dishes. My favorites were the sandwich and empanadas. The sauces accompanying the empanadas were amazing and I can't wait to have these again. I would skip the tofu and potatoes dish next time as I thought it was a bit plain. The drink menu is also quite extensive and I very much enjoyed my mezcal cocktail while my partner enjoyed his. Service was very nice and the tables were spread out far enough that you couldn't really hear people's conversations so that was nice. I'll definitely be back again to try more dishes.

Wendy G.

Absolutely delicious and beautiful food, fun drinks (my first time trying pisco), very friendly and knowledgeable staff, cute ambiance. Loved it!

Amanda S.

This is my second time here. My first was 2 summers ago and I loved it! I couldn't wait to come back! They were on a wait for a table 40 mins before close so we opted to do take out. After waiting a bit for food they said that a few tables were about to leave, and if we wanted to sit and eat, we could! So we did that. Ordered 2 drinks and enjoyed our food there! It was nice to taste it fresh rather than to-go. It takes about 20mins to drive there and back home. The Empanadas could use a lil more filling, dough is a bit dry. Overall is like a 3/3.5 out of 5 I'd say. None of the salsa went well with the Empanadas. Maayybbee the amarillo with Empanada C...but overall ehhh. My favorite dish out of all of them was the quiche. It was the most savory and the crust was nicely layered and crispy. It really was dense rather than fluffy but the vegan egg was good (if you've had follow your heart vegan egg...its similar in texture and flavor). All their dishes were either too sweet or too sour....there was no in between? Like none of the dishes weren't too balanced...that maybe the way Peruvian food is supposed to taste like? I don't remember it being like that when I studied abroad there. The mulled wine type cocktail (Llama mama) was very nice. It was cold so it warmed me right up! It was perfectly spiced and not too sweet. I had a sip of the hot toddy type drink. It was a lil sweeter than one would normally be but uts similar enough. The Pisco in it was a nice touch in replace of whiskey, it was smoother. Image a hot toddy but less of a bite and more lemony and sweet. The crust of the dessert tasted good but didn't go well with the texture of the cheesecake. It was taken to-go to be enjoyed at home so... the cheesecake may have "melted" a little, like got a bit too soft. But it was rich and creamy as a cheesecake should be. It was very chocolate-y but not overwhelming. Service was great for being how busy they were! Outdoor dining ONLY with only 7/8 tables. Five 4 tops + two or three 2 tops. They are definitely worth trying though. My first experience was definitely a lot better but glad to have come back and try it again. Maybe covid had something to do with it?

Molly L.

I'm definitely not vegan, but my friend is, and she really wanted to check this place out after reading all the glowing reviews. So off we went to Epif! We parked the next street over, as there isn't much around the building -- once entering, the décor of Epif is so warm and delightful, you immediately fall in love. It makes you feel like you're in a South American café as opposed to an actual restaurant. Our server was super sweet -- she recommended the mocktails since neither of us drink that much, really. I tried the Raspberry Sparkly, which came with a lime. Delicious! For my entrée, I wasn't super hungry, so I ordered the sopaipillas con queso, and for dessert, the chocolate canela. The Sopaipillas are a lot heavier than they look, and they come with a delicious vegan cheese sauce that is great for the dipping. Outside is crunchy and crisp, inside is all doughy and savory. Pure bliss! My favorite was the chocolate canela, however I have to warn you, it is FILLING and so, so rich. You wouldn't even be able to tell the difference between this vegan cake and a regular chocolate cheese cake! And the flavor was so rich and delicious -- if you are a chocolate fan, this menu item is definitely for you. I highly recommend it as a dessert to split, as the whole thing by yourself might pose as a challenge. I really hope to come back and try everything else!!

Chiemi N.

I recently went to Epif for brunch with a friend. The entrance to the restaurant was a beautiful door. I just loved the ambiance! There were a lot of choices for brunch, and it was hard to decide. I went with the biscuits and gravy and a side of chickpea scramble. I loved the biscuits and gravy..one of the best vegan made I've had! Well vegan or not...one of the best I've had! I wasn't a big fan of the chickpea scramble. I would have preferred a tofu scramble. I realize others would be thrilled with the chickpea scramble since soy is off their diets. I did take home my leftover chickpea scramble to make breakfast burritos the next day..and I have to say it was delicious! I've heard dinner is awesome at Epif...I will have to try that out in the near future!