I live in the neighborhood and I am so happy to see the little store thriving and back. It was rundown for years until a few years ago after a long construction it came back better then ever. A very cozy, family friendly environment with a nice patio for family and friends to relax. The inside feels like a small town convenience store and I really like the vibe! Small cute ice cream shop that is pretty standard when it comes to small ice cream shops but I respect it and can see the appeal. Haven't had any major issues with staff, over all they seem very friendly and down to earth. If you are in the neighborhood you should stop by! read more

First time visiting and honestly really disappointing, first and last time... I heard her greet another person but we were not greeted, maybe because we are people of color. There was only one staff very rude grumpy old lady, no one came or even asked if we needed help to order food and ice cream. Check out experience was bad we were waiting for someone to show up and when finally she showed up no hello, no thank you, no thank you for your patience, or even a have a good day. read more

The Little Store has been redone in such a way that it's the ultimate neighborhood hang spot... outdoor tv, seating, fire pit. Every time I drive by there's someone enjoying the deck. read more

Friendly and such a great place to grab a few bottles of wine and relax! We found this spot in our way to the VRBO. Family and friends were here from many states for my brother's wedding. One MIGHT think that the slew of kids getting out of school would be annoying with the banter, laughter and talking but it only added to our enjoyment. Thank you The Little Store for providing us with a perfect spot to relax before more family rolled in for festivities. read more

The Little Store - Smiles and memories! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really enjoyed the store. It is the modern version of the neighborhood general store. The ladies who run the store, are kind & helpful. The food they make is quite tasty & fresh, too. read more

I've been working in the area near the store, lately. Usually try to grab a cup of coffee, time allowing, sandwich and salad for lunch. I've had several different sandwiches and enjoyed all of them. Salads have been good. Portions are large. Owners are very friendly. Was a great find! read more

I've been going to "The Little Store" for 35-odd years. While I've never done much shopping there, it was a big plus to have a small "Mom and Pop" market walking distance from my home. Later in The Little Store's life the owner opened a cafe that served rice bowl lunches which were tasty and inexpensive. The place has had at least two owners prior to being torn down a few years ago and the owners and clerks were always very friendly. This was a great place to pick up a quick snack and a copy of the Willamette Week. They probably didn't make a lot of money selling staples... mostly bread, milk, soda and chips but us neighbors were always happy that the store was there. Fast forward to the new owners. It took several years to build the new structure and for years the question everyone was asking was, "what are they building?". Looked more like a bomb shelter with it's re-enforced foundation than it did a little neighborhood market. They must have sunk more than $1 Million into purchasing the land and building this store. I'm guessing it was a LOT more than one mil! You have to sell a LOT of sandwiches and wine to turn a profit after that sort of a financial investment. And since the place is usually a ghost town I'm guessing they aren't exactly rolling in dough over there. Makes one wonder what's going on. The details: The cashier is one crabby lady as others have noticed. The mutt running around off-leash is majorly annoying if you don't happen to be a "dog person". I gather the owners don't think the County leash law applies to them. This place is HQ for the neighborhood geezer Yuppies and wannabes. The neighborhood has changed a lot since I moved here many decades ago. I have nothing in common with the typical patrons here (nor they with me). They have a nice patio with a fire pit that might be enjoyable if their typical patrons and resident golden retriever weren't so annoying. I'm not a wine/beer drinker but a sandwich might be nice until you look at the menu to see what they are charging. They do have a daily special that's reasonably priced though. On Summer weekend evenings they occasionally have a local musician playing (for tips, I presume) which is pleasant. There's not much parking on-site which is not a problem for me since I am walking distance from it. But if this place ever gets popular finding a place to park could be problematic. Given that the place seems to never have many customers I can't see them remaining in business for much longer. Running the place certainly isn't a labor of love for the owners given how crabby the staff is. Perhaps they will go out of business and someone more reasonable will buy the place. The location is very good for me and the format (big patio to watch the traffic go by while you enjoy a sandwich) works for me. Lose the dog, attract people who actually work for a living as customers, serve a really good sandwich/burger at reasonable prices and this place could become quite popular with the locals. As it currently is, it seems to mostly be a niche business that is attractive to snotty snobs who would never stand for the American flag and think that Starbucks is actually good coffee. YMMV read more

Love the ambiance of the patio. Literally perfect also they have absolutely anything you need, from drinks to food items, cereal, pancake mix, canned goods, tortillas, to toothpaste and shampoo, car items... If you need something they have it. It's also a family owned business, local, and they are the absolute nicest people ever very clean, too. read more

The Little Store - Part 1 of fresh food menu - Convenience Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My family came to this neighborhood for our annual summer vacation and this little store was within walking distance of our airbnb. The owner was welcoming and so sweet to tell my grandma the history of the store. They offer a variety of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, the breakfast sandwiches were a hit with the whole family. They come on either an English muffin or a bagel with your choice of breakfast meat, we all commented on how fluffy the eggs are and how melty the cheese is. I always look forward to trying a new beet salad and this one did not disappoint. While it was simple with just beets, creamy goat cheese, mandarin oranges, and lettuce, the servings were generous and made for a lovely salad. We sat on the patio with our dogs and enjoyed the sounds of birds chirping and children playing nearby. The Little Store seems like the jewel of the neighborhood and, if I lived nearby, I think I would come here everyday. read more

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I would not recommend this store at all. The owners are rude, not helpful at all and always have an attitude. I've had two scones from this place and BOTH of them were moldy. Absolutely disgusting. How can you serve moldy food? My friend also went there and picked up some strawberry milk, and it was expired with green floaters in it. I've also picked up bottles of water dated a year ago. Of course, water doesn't expire but it just goes to show they definitely do not check the dates on things. I doubt they keep track of the dates on the fresh food they serve, or anything else they sell. This store should NOT be in business. It's not safe to serve bad food to unsuspecting customers. Normally I am all for supporting small businesses, but this place has proved itself to be a terrible store time & time again. read more

The Little Store - Moldy Scone - Convenience Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I walked in here and immediately the woman working began harassing me about my service dog. She event went on to say "I don't believe that's a service dog" and at that point I just left. This lady (blonde, tired, Karen-esk looking 60 something year old) better be the owner because she's gonna get this small business sued so fast. I'll never shop here. read more

Today I took my son just up the street to the school playground..We played teatherball (he is quite good) ran a bit on the track, played some soccer and basically played hard. It was pretty chilly so on the way home I thought hot chocolate would be in order. We picked up and started walking down the road. We got a small and medium hot chocolate. The cost? $6. Now this was more than I was expecting, but it was a treat so we went outside to sip them. The fire pit makes up the difference for the high prices. It is pretty cool to warm up next to the fire and talk to random people about random stuff. It isn't the place I would shop but every once in a while, it hits the spot. read more

The Little Store is a great addition to the neighborhood. The owners are very passionate about their service to the community and essentially created the whole store in image of their needs. The growler serves glasses of wine and 12-16oz beers, the deli serves sandwiches, salads and soups, and the barista station serves drip and speciality espresso coffee. The grocery portion of the store is just the essentials. It is a convenient store not a grocery store. They have fresh produce, dairy products, candy isle, chips, some canned foods, and other miscellaneous things. Come down to The Little Store and support local! read more

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I love this store. You should buy the fresh salsa, pints of beer, cold drinks and most importantly, the egg salad sandwich! The charcuterie is great too for sharing on the patio. They have so many conveniences. read more

Very rude and not receptive to federal service members. Very cute place but needs more polite customer service representatives.

We are so happy the Little Store is up and running and love to go there! Our fourth grader and his friend also run up to the store occasionally to pick up Pringles and drinks. They have had great experiences with the cashier, as have we. Recently I forgot my sweatshirt, and the woman working recalled that my boyfriend called to make sure they were open. She went out of her way to call his number and set aside the sweatshirt. Honestly, this is a great local store, we are very happy it's running, and the selection is amazing for what it is. read more

The Little Store - Bar during COVID-19! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a great place to stop and get what you need, without taking up too much time. I had a turkey sandwich, that was delicious! Have stopped for wine, bread, and much more. read more

It's nice having a small Mom and Pop store in the neighborhood that's within walking distance. I don't go often but they seem to have a decent amount of business which means they must be doing something right. The only things I really purchase are skittles and Red Bull (of which they have a limited selection). They do have some pricey items which is understandable seeing as they're a small business trying to make a profit. The staff has been nice and thorough on the days I've been in there - so the only reason I'm giving this a 4 star review is the fact that they need more Red Bull. read more

A great addition to the neighborhood, so nice to have a cold drink at the fire pit, a waffle cone with delicious ice cream or a sandwich. You can buy drinks out of the cooler and they'll open them for you so you can consume them on site. Great selection of beer, wine, ciders, champagne... Everything! There's even a furry mascot by the name of Bailey on the patio. Fresh fruit, espresso stand and bar. Some packaged and canned goods and refrigerated grab-and-go. Wonderful! read more

A great place to stop and get what you need! The perfect corner store. We enjoy stopping in for ice cream or a glass of wine. So happy to have it so close! read more

We love coming to The Little Store! We enjoy grabbing a beer and drinking it on the patio. I think the staff here are perfectly kind people, and the happy vibe of the place keeps us coming back. read more

This place is so quaint and charming. The owners and workers have a special thing going with this place. The outdoor patio is dreamy, and is partly covered during the rain. The beer selection is on point. Very kid friendly. read more

I had been by a few times to stop and get odds and ends I might be needing and it always stood out as a wonderful little corner market. Today I took my time with a coffee and breakfast sandwich out on the patio. The fire was beautiful and the sandwich substantial. I wasn't expecting to be able to get a gluten free sandwich and they delivered. I only wish they opened early enough that when I leave for work at five in the morning I could get a sandwich and coffee for the road. read more

Love this place the fire pit, the coffee, the gluten free sandwiches and breakfast sandwich, the owners, the service, the neighborhood.. What's not to love. I dig this place. And petting their dog. read more

The Little Store - Convenience Stores Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I am super happy to have the little store available in the neighborhood. I haven't been in for while - the last time was pretty chilly. The woman working there seemed rather bothered that we came in. Possibly bad timing? Today I went back, she was working, and was just as chilly as she was before. It's not like I'm a high maintenance customer - I literally ordered a sandwich from the menu with no modifications. Maybe she's just shy or quiet? Hopefully if the owner sees this they can gently encourage her to warm up a little? read more

There's a pretty good selection of items and it's a nice and new building with a cool patio. The panini is pretty okay tasting... nothing spectacular. The quality of service here is what keeps me from coming back. The cashier is incredibly unfriendly to the point of downright rude at times. One example: she accidentally charged me double for only one item and did not know how to correct the issue. I couldn't keep waiting since I was running late so I just grabbed a second item to make up for the extra charge .... I didn't get an apology or a thank you or have a nice night or anything whatsoever. It's really a shame because I would love for this place to have that friendly customer service that true corner stores excel at! FYI - stay away if you have dog allergies/aren't dog friendly/have a service dog that can't be distracted... this store has a yellow lab that they let roam off leash on the patio. It frequently runs off into the surrounding neighborhood. read more

I use to go to this store years ago We love the new little store but there's one large problem The cashier the rude one extremely RUDE!!! Not the owner the rude one. I thought it was just me But when your children say wow she's rude you know its Correct. This woman makes us not even want to go to the little store anymore she sours the whole place and puts out extremely negative energy. read more

I really wanted to like this place since its within walking distance to my house. I ordered a panini sandwich which was pricey ($10), not warm inside, and overall underwhelming. The reason my review is two stars is because the service ... memorably unwelcoming and unfriendly. read more

The woman owner threatened to fight me and called me a B word because I suggested she keep her dog on a leash. If they're this irresponsible with something as simple as pet care I can't imagine how irresponsible they are with their food handling/safety. read more

What a darling and quaint convenience store! They offer delicious soup and sandwich selections that even includes gluten free options! They also sell coffee, and wine and beer on tap. It is the perfect place to stop for last minute items, or to meet a friend for a warm conversation. I love the fire pit outside on their expansive deck. I highly recommend this store. read more

So nice to have this place in the neighborhood, great place to meet with friends to have a coffee, beer or yummy soup!

This place rocks. Reasonable prices, a great selection and an awesome addition to the neighborhood. I'm really grateful for this place especially in quarantine when I don't want to go out and deal with people. read more

This is a little neighborhood gem! Good selection of convenience items plus a nice selection of wine and beer. The deli offers hot or cold deli-type sandwiches plus soup and there is a bar! Everything we've tried has been really good. I think the prices are comparable to other like-establishments. We have found the owners and employees to be friendly and helpful. Great place to grab a sandwich and a beer and enjoy their fire pit on the patio. The Labrador Retriever that is occasionally on the patio is a sweet dog. read more

The little store is open 6am-9pm Sunday thru Thursday and 6am-11pm Friday and Saturday.... we are a Neighborhood store with coffee/deli/ice cream/ and beer and wine on tap. read more

I'm really happy to see this store return to the neighborhood. It's way more than a nicer looking 7-11. It's really a small deli/cafe with an assortment of fresh produce that also serves beer and wine by the glass and has the usual convenience store items and coffee. You can grab a sandwich, a piece of fruit and a cappuccino in one stop. There's a paucity of "3rd places" in the area. Say you want to get out of the house for an hour, perhaps have a conversation with a friend or family member. Sure you can go to the Subway at Peterkort but is that a place to linger and have a conversation? No. You could go to Market of Choice but do you really want to deal with the parking lot? The Little Store's outside patio and firepit are symbols of a community gathering round. Hopefully, the Little Store becomes part of your regular community. read more

Welcome to the neighborhood! This is a great place to have a beer or wine by the fire pit. Dog friendly too!

I go to the little store very often for soda, candy and ice cream! It is very convenient. There's something for everyone Just woke up? Get coffee and a breakfast treat! Hungry for lunch ? Order a sandwich or salad-from the deli! Long day of playing with the kids? There is delicious ice cream ,Craving something sweet? There is a whole candy and soda section, Long day of work and just need a drink? Go to the back and Order beer or wine! (21+). I recently got a job there and I absolutely love it my bosses and coworkers are amazing! I would recommend the little store to anyone and everyone I love my new job :). read more