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    Guilder Cafe

    3.5 (22 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Jeannette L.

    Last Thursday, I found myself at a Slamlandia Poetry Open Mic at the Guilder Cafe. It started at 6pm with an hour of open mic poets, then transitioned to the featured poet spotlight that evening, Nisha Patel. I was in Powell's City of Books and had stopped inside the cafe to see if I could charge my phone (there's only 1 outlet on one of the walls). I ended up getting a drink. The barista was friendly. I grabbed a seat at one of the tables. There are a couple of seating options - various tables, cushioned chairs, and like a tiered bleacher situation. All of a sudden, there were announcements that the event was happening. It was a free event, so I decided to stick around. There are very talented poets in Portland and, as an outsider observing, a strong community among them. It was cool to see and listen. So in addition to good drink and tasty food, Guilder Cafe has interesting happenings that take place. Another reason to love Powell's!

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    Stephanie A.

    Given that there is even an option to get coffee in Powell's they are usually very busy, which is to be expected! Most of my experiences have been very pleasant here and I've even found it to be a nice place to do some work on occasion. They have vegan and gluten free pastries as well. The line is long on weekends in the summer but off season it's like any normal coffee shop with the bonus of being inside a bookstore.

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    Raeann Y.

    This cute little coffee shop is located inside of Powell's bookstore. Husband ordered a latte and got a hot tea for me. What a nice convenience to have a coffee shop within reach of the books. They also had a nice selection of pastries and other foods available for purchase.

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    Gil M.

    This cafe offers premium coffee! And it's locally roasted!! So much better than if they were another big chain shop. They do have a food menu, which is a huge deal considering it's extra effort on their end. What more could you want from a cafe affiliated-adjoined to a phenomenal bookstore? Plenty of seating, plenty of options, this is a 5 star place folks!

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    A princess bride themed cafe IN the best bookstore?? Need I really explain this review? I think not

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    Kaleido Coffee - Thai Iced Tea and Iced Matcha Mango Latte

    Kaleido Coffee

    4.6(52 reviews)
    1.0 miAlphabet District, Northwest

    I just got back from Thailand and CRAVED the Thai Matchas and Thai Tea that I loved, but my stomach…read morecouldn't.. We loved everything that we tried!

    Walking into Kaleido, the first thing that caught my eye was the warm orange and green color…read morepalette, which is carried throughout their logo, seating, and interior. The space feels cozy, welcoming, and full of personality. I especially loved the little post-it wall where customers can leave behind anything they want a small detail that makes the café feel even more personal and community-driven. What I ordered: Soft Cream Matcha One of the creamiest matchas I've ever had! The soft cream was incredibly fluffy and smooth, while the matcha itself was bold enough to come through with every sip and also had a coconuty essence to it. It had just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the matcha. If you love a rich, creamy matcha, this is definitely one to try. Es-Yen A classic Thai-style iced coffee made with condensed milk. This was strong, sweet, and definitely had that much-needed wake-me-up effect! The condensed milk gave it a creamy sweetness while still allowing the bold coffee flavor to shine through. It was the perfect balance of sweet and strong exactly what I needed. Buttered & Sweetened Condensed Milk Toast I originally had my eye on the pandan toast, but it's clearly a popular choice because it was already sold out earlier in the day! So I went with the buttered and sweetened condensed milk toast instead, and I'm so glad I did. The toast was crispy on the outside, buttery, warm, and finished with that sweet condensed milk flavor. Every bite practically melted in my mouth. The pandan toast is definitely on my list for next time! My Portland experience was made even better by my stop at Kaleido Coffee. The owners were so sweet and welcoming, taking the time to give me recommendations and making sure everyone was taken care of even during a busy rush. Until next time, Portland!

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    4.6(724 reviews)
    2.8 miHawthorne, Sunnyside, Southeast Portland
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    This is seriously some of the best coffee I've ever had. I got the Mermaid latte, a mix of vanilla…read moreand caramel flavor with a hint of rose. The caramel taste homemade and while it may not be for everyone it was a bit over cooked giving the otherwise very sweet drink a touch of bitter bite at the end. I truly couldn't get enough and wish I would have gotten a larger cup. The staff was super nice, and even made a solid attempt at my name. While I didn't stay, the shop was lovely and unique with its tables and floor seating. If in the neighborhood, this is a great spot to pause for a bit between the many shops around. This is nothing on the shop, but I always warn when places are in those older parts of town, ie no parking lot and very small congested side streets around. Be care and slow finding parking as it can be a challenge. For me, this shop is worth it.

    On a Saturday:: I was supper excited to get the traditional coffee, but she said they only do that…read moreon special occasions? Because it takes too long to do. They offered to put cardamon in my espresso but at that point it's a joke ...As a place that specializes in a specific culture ....and can't offer seems sus. It also took about 15 minutes to get my espresso my cousin got a latte that was just milk she ended up throwing it away. For pastries they had cookies and scones you're better off going somewhere else lol @ the owner

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    4.5(74 reviews)
    5.9 miSt. Johns, North Portland
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    Love Love Love I go on Tuesday night for Bingo you win gift…read morecards & cash which is nice. Only cost $20. I like cause it's supporting our St.Johns Community that have donated prizes. The food is good & coffee is good. I'm looking forward to Tuesday night Bingo @ 6:00pm with Bard

    Normally, I would not review any location where I did not personally sample something from the…read morebusiness. However, I really did try. We stopped in here after playing a round at the Wonderwood Mini Golf. It had been hot and cramped and we really needed a drink. The door was being held open by a line of people and usually that is a great sign. Being busy is awesome for the business and I am glad they are so popular. It was a weekday, probably around 11 am and there were just so many people in line. It was really cute inside but SO chaotic. There were tons of kids screaming and at times it was difficult to tell where the line really was. After about 5 minutes of the line not moving, I started to get a slight headache from the noise and we agreed we would have to go somewhere else. It was probably for the best as all the indoor and outdoor seating was full so there would have been nowhere for us to eat even if we had braved the line. I think when a business reaches this level of popularity, it's important to put systems in place to keep patrons from feeling crowded and overwhelmed and it's definitely something they might want to look into in the future.

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