Woodstock Cafe is serving up a real winner for Portland Mercury's 2026 Sandwich Week. Named SamHold, this super tasty grilled sandwich is filled with "Rae's house-made dill spread, lingonberries, artisan ham, havarti cheese, sliced apple, arugula, and pickled onions on HUGE Texas Toast." A culinary delight in a cozy cafe environment staffed by baristas who speak ASL sign language (don't worry, captioning also available)! Pop in before March 8 to enjoy this wonderful sandwich for just $10 during Sandwich Week. read more

Woodstock Cafe - Sam Hold - 2026 Portland Mercury's Sandwich Week - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dropped in for a cup of coffee was so surprised that it's a nonprofit cafe especially friendly to sign language speaking communities. It was a great way to start my morning. read more

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Thought I'd try a new breakfast place on the way to an east side appointment. The breakfast items were extremely limited. I only saw one that had enough protein for me, the frittata. It was good, although not thoroughly warmed up. The staff was helpful and friendly but I won't be back for breakfast. read more

I was visiting family and needed to get some work done and found this cute coffee shop nearby. There is a parking lot with made it way much easier for parking. I didn't know that the cafe was deaf-operated. Only when I was ordering did I realized that. The girl taking my order was trying to read my lips and I kept looking down at the menu. The staff were extremely nice and the latte was delicious. The space is a nice size and they have lots of tables for those needing to get work done and for those catching up with friends; both inside and out. read more

Woodstock Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got an iced caramel macchiato and it was so good that I came back again the same week. The service is so friendly and the space is cozy!

The concept is awesome! ASL friendly. Lots of board games to play which is cute. The staff was very friendly. However they did get my order wrong and the matcha didn't taste like anything even after I added extra sugar. read more

Woodstock Cafe - Caprese Panini and Roasted Potatoes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Very cool! We didn't realize till after we ordered and read the signs that this place is operated by deaf and hard of hearing staff. There is a setup with a microphone and screen to transcribe at the register. I got an iced latte and a savory chickpea potato curry pastry. Love that they have savory options! They have different types of seating and a bookshelf of games. I also noticed they weren't playing music overhead which is kind of nice if you need to focus. They're open late on weekdays till 8 or 9pm which is also a plus. read more

This is a deaf operated cafe which I think is really awesome. You don't have to know sign language to order here, they do anawesome job of reading lips and there's also a microphone that transcribes your words to text on a screen. The inside is pretty standard, lots of tables and places to plug in. I order the London Fog each time I go in and it's been made perfectly each time. The baristas do such a great job! read more

Such a cute cafe! Awesome decorations and flyers which was fun to read and the people there were super nice! Food absolutely delicious and a definitely wanting to visit again. read more

I went to this coffee shop with a friend for a chat. Neither of us know how to use sign language, but the staff was easy to work with. We only had coffee and a mid-morning roll, but I'll have to back sometime to try their brunch. read more

I didn't realize this place was about a block further down Woodstock than I go so I had no idea they were over here until sandwich week. It looked really good so I wanted to give it a try. It's a cute little place with some parking in the lot and street as well. They do have a microphone for translation, but I didn't use it because like many, I use my hands when I talk anyway (not sign language). Super friendly service. The place is small, but was enough for people to get together to play games. I loved the sandwich. The bread was so good and it was more like a fresh made sandwich. You know the type you would make if you had all the ingredients and could REALLY make yourself a sandwich. I really enjoyed it and it was a little different than the other sandwiches I get. Now that I know I need to visit more often. read more

Woodstock Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yes yes yes!! This is the only deaf owned and deaf run coffee cafe that exists in America. Support them! Their coffee is really flavorful, I'm thinking of the mochas days after I visit.... The ambience is unbeatable if you're trying to learn any ASL - especially Tuesday and Thursday evenings read more

Woodstock Cafe has new staff as a haven and friendly hangout for sign language communicators. I stopped by for the reopening for their new project with Cymaspace - https://www.yelp.com/biz/cymaspace-portland. There were several families there, all ages including college age, and a lot of happiness. Cymaspace has partnered with Stumptown to train deaf baristas to operate Woodstock Cafe. In the coffee community, Stumptown training is considered the finest and Stumptown-trained baristas are favored in hiring by all shops. They have a pad computer kiosk at the counter and a placard for pointing for non-signers. So if you are hearing like me, ordering is easy. The coffee was excellent, they have alt-dairy options, beans, and some more interesting pastries in my photo. They are keeping up their Yelp listing on hours. If you have deaf family members or friends, spread the word! read more

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Amazing experience! The staff accommodated our entire American Sign Language class from Lakeridge high school so we could come and order food and drinks from them practicing what we have been learning. They were all so patient with us and made the experience absolutely wonderful. The coffee was great, chai delicious, and the kids loved a lot of of the food that they had. We can't brag enough about this café! read more

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I had a lovely experience at Woodstock cafe today. Woodstock is an asl friendly non profit cafe. The environment was so welcoming and inclusive. I wish there were more business like them in Oregon!!The employees were so friendly and accommodating especially since my asl was a bit rusty. They have a wide selection of breakfast and lunch menu items as well as pastries, coffee, and tea. Some people were signing their order and others spoke. They also have an iPad to place your order through. It seemed like all the baristas knew asl and a few were hearing so if you don't know asl don't let that deter you from coming here. And if you do know asl or are deaf you should absolutely check it out! read more

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The sandwiches are very great and my latte was everything I could want and more. the two people working were very kind and I was able to use a little ASL with them. I hope to learn more. Inclusivity at its best. read more

Woodstock Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This cafe was down the street from The Heist food cart pod which we stumbled upon. It wasn't until we were ordering our coffee that it was also an ASL friendly coffee shop. The barista took our order using their speech assisted device which translated our words onto a small monitor. I thought that was the coolest thing! I later found out that this place is a hub for ASL students and the Deaf community which I think is amazing to have. The coffee also turned out great! Bookmarked this spot to visit when I'm in the area! read more

Go here! Latte was great, had a nice almond ring, and both indoor and outdoor seating that is perfect for June weather. Also, the staff are deaf and hard of hearing. They have tech where you speak and it translates it to text for them, so you don't need to know sign language. Super neat to support our local deaf community while getting your coffee spark on for the day. read more

My new favorite coffee spot! The service was amazing, and my coffee was delicious. There's indoor and outdoor seating... all around a wonderful, safe space. read more

Woodstock Cafe - I love getting a coffee here! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I wish give this 10 star. The foods and drinks so delicious. I feel like we are in same page deaf community!

WOW. The sandwich was amazing. Really incredible blend of flavors. Lovely toasty bread and very fresh everything. So happy I came by. Staff was lovely and quick! read more

My teen met some friends here to practice ASL for class and I decided to hang out. I got a salted caramel apple latte and caprese panini. I was able to order and pay through a tablet. Other ordering options include signing with the baristas or speaking and there's a tablet with microphone that does speech to text. Food and drink were served promptly and looked every bit as amazing as they tasted. There's a plentiful variety of food and drink. There's also a lot of seating, both inside and out. Ambience is lovely. Soothing music plays and there isn't the conversational overwhelm you may deal with at hearing cafes. Such a soothing vibe, and their Instagram shows knit & crochet evenings, so I'd love to make visits more regular to this gem! read more

Woodstock Cafe - Caprese panini and salted caramel apple. Soooo much yummy!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place is great!! It's completely ASL operated, we love accessibility + those who are hearing can order using a little talk to text machine (don't know the technically term for the device??) to order. The staff is friendly, and I enjoyed the calm atmosphere. They also have lots of board games read more

Amazing food and coffee really cool staff! Bacon cheddar on focaccia is out of this world!! read more

Woodstock Cafe - Bacon cheddar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

concept is awesome, but order was wrong and they didn't seem receptive to staying for 90 minutes to work despite the cafe being empty.

I would give them all of my money if I could. Amazing. Especially love the owner and the one with tattoos. They make the best lavender lattes in Portland. And the food is SO BOMB. I have lived around the corner from Woodstock cafe for many years, watching the changes in ownership and staff. It took a lot to keep wanting to go back and try each new owner. However, with the new ownership and being a deaf/ASL learning cafe, it has become my favorite neighborhood spot.. Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere, amazing staff who are always friendly and truly welcoming, not to mention the fun games and puzzles. So happy to have coffee shop I know I can always go to for a great experience and bite to eat! See you again SO soon. read more

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Fast service, very kind, and very welcoming for everyone there! My masala chai was pretty good too!

The Panini sandwiches were really delicious and affordably priced. The counter person was awesome. They had Jenga and this rubber band air hockey game that a family was having fun with. I enjoyed it and will definitely be back. read more

We've been in a rut, going to the same places over and over, so we've decided to make it a project to choose new-to-us coffee shops to visit in our area. We love coffee and treats, and it's been a fun project so far. When we chose this place, we didn't know that it was a sign language cafe. That was a nice surprise (what a great idea!) and the staff were welcoming. I'm not sure, but it seemed like the man was training someone new at the register. I ordered two coffees and an everything bagel. (I could see regular bagels through the window of the pastry case). When the bagel came, it was not what I wanted, it was a bagel "galette" instead of "just" a bagel. Truthfully, I wasn't wild about it, but I ate it rather than try to explain how I had wanted a bagel with cream cheese. That's a small thing, and being there for coffee was pleasant enough. It wasn't crowded and it has a cheery relaxed hippie-type atmosphere. We'll come back, but if i get a baked good I don't expect, I'll find a way to say so....that's on me :) read more

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Very friendly service, I loved my iced tea it was perfectly made not too strong. There was a very chill vibe to the place. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you guys. read more

Loved this place, but could use some improvement. Drip coffee was a little watery. Also the breakfast sandwich was awful. Sweet and oily and tasted strange. On the plus side the customer service was good and so were their scones. read more

Service was fine. Clean environment. Food is microwaves and did not taste good, which is a shame- I really wanted to like this place.

Very pleased! We ordered ahead at the last minute, arrived 10 minutes before our food was promised and waited only 1 minute before it was done. Really surprising sandwich with high savory and a touch of sweetness that was a delightful contrast in textures and flavors. The service was bright and prompt with an eager smile. read more

Nice little coffee spot that serves Upper Left Roasters coffee. They might actually be owned by them or have some kind of business partnership. They have a few breakfast food options like bagels and pastries. Lots of focus on vegan items, hello Portland. A few indoor and outdoor seating options. read more

People where nice however the chicken I got tasted spoiled, a few minutes after taking a few bites, I started to feel sick, I ended up tossing it, few hours down the road my stomach is upset and I am not feeling the best. read more

Delicious coffee and equally amazing staff!! Definitely my new go-to spot. Lots of outdoor seating.

Lovely place, but why am I waiting in line for 30 minutes for one order to be fulfilled when the store is filled. I feel so bad for this barista doing everything!!! read more

Woodstock Cafe - The bar area not being worked at. While a line is full. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

They make it look like they have the same breakfast sandwich First Cup used to have on the menu, but it's a total ripoff. Half the amount of egg. Only half the sandwich has a sliver of Ottos ham(I'm skeptical it is from Ottos), and the bagel selection was non existent. And for $8.75?! On top of it the atmosphere after the remodel is just sterile and unwelcoming. read more

Woodstock Cafe - Pricey breakfast sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really wonderful breakfast spot for a quick treat before the workday. Great service. The were super friendly and helpful. They even taught us some sign language. Great food. Great coffee. Loved the ambiance. We sat outside on this spring day which was a wonderful start to the day. The bagel galette was amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Woodstock Cafe - Coffee, bagel galette, pop tart, and tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wonderful and accessible community cafe that with delicious food and drink selection. Staff was very accommodating. I will be back frequently! read more