This is the cutest little cafe, owned by two amazing people.
First of all, all their food is hand-made from scratch with bespoke recipes using local and in-season foods. The drinks are all unique and delicious, and the desserts are the perfect mix of flavors.
Then there's the people - Corey and Miranda and all the staff, and their support of the community - feeding people because they support everyone.
Everything we have had to eat or drink is delicious.
mjaux
Amazingly, this was my first time here, definitely won’t be my last.
Recommend the Winter Hash with mushrooms.
My wife and daughter got the waffles and pancakes, which seemed like dessert and both were underwhelming.
Only issue was it took 40 minutes to get our food, a little long, but in the end worth the wait.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-15
KristenKamm
High-end food for low prices (tip included in price!!) all while serving those in need. I almost exclusively eat here these days when eating out. You MUST have their biscuits and gravy seasonal hash.
jade.vegan
Driving by, my omni family didn't suspect much of Acorn Community Cafe but stepping inside was inviting and the menu was full of locally produced and fresh made treats. Forward thinking policies re: takeout, tipping. I had the bbq soy curl sandwich with delicata squash, and enjoyed the soft baked bread that was obviously hand made with love. We cleared each plate we ordered and left full and satisfied 👍 I wish I got pictures of everything as it came out because it looked as good as it tasted!
Jake
Food was solid, and our waiter was nice, but the owner immediately made us feel unwelcomed. We had a toddler and she immediately treated us like we were gonna ruin their restaurant. We tried to get out of there as soon as we could. NOT KID FRIENDLY AT ALL.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
mike shelton
Such great food. All vegan and delicious! Came down from Salem. We've been twice. I love how flavorful the food is.
Rather than tipping, you can pay it forward and donate any money towards others who cannot afford but need a hot meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Vogel
Food is wonderful but the people there are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Gravy, Vegan Biscuits and Gravy, Blue Plate Special, Autumn Hash
venzoah
I have been to many vegan places in Portland, Tokyo, LA and Seattle and this would fit in my top 5. The ingredients are unique and execution is incredibly and almost artistically done.
ScottPaterson
It's an amazing place. The food is very good. I with they were in the large space actually, it can get busy at times.
ACorrin
Been here about 4 times, everything I get is amazing. Two dishes that stand out — the Summer Hash & the Strawberry Waffles. Oh my god, the best waffles I’ve ever had. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Wait staff is super nice, too.
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-17
Excellent flavors and textures. The potatoes and squash in the summer dish were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
goldenrae2001
This is the second time I’ve been to Acorn Cafe. It was equally as delicious today. Brought my daughter and we shared the biscuits & gravy and waffles. So much food and extremely delicious. We also ordered the lavender lemon soda and Hawaiian Haze mocktail and they were super tasty and refreshing. Acorn has a lovely ambiance and the service was friendly. They don’t accept tips for themselves but pay it forward instead to folks less fortunate. Well worth supporting! Looking forward to going back and trying everything.
1AP1
Really happy to find this place and had awesome drinks and lunch. Hoping to return to try more of the menu.
anmrise
Very cozy brunch/lunch spot, the servers were super kind and the atmosphere was great. They don’t accept tips but they participate in the pay-it-forward meal program. Large portion sizes, come hungry and come in a group
KurtHermansen
We loved everything we ate. The menu is carefully curated deliciousness. Feels homemade if your mom was a cross between Julia Child and vegan hippy. Yum yum yum
This is the cutest little cafe, owned by two amazing people. First of all, all their food is hand-made from scratch with bespoke recipes using local and in-season foods. The drinks are all unique and delicious, and the desserts are the perfect mix of flavors. Then there's the people - Corey and Miranda and all the staff, and their support of the community - feeding people because they support everyone. Everything we have had to eat or drink is delicious.
Amazingly, this was my first time here, definitely won’t be my last. Recommend the Winter Hash with mushrooms. My wife and daughter got the waffles and pancakes, which seemed like dessert and both were underwhelming. Only issue was it took 40 minutes to get our food, a little long, but in the end worth the wait. Updated from previous review on 2026-02-15
High-end food for low prices (tip included in price!!) all while serving those in need. I almost exclusively eat here these days when eating out. You MUST have their biscuits and gravy seasonal hash.
Driving by, my omni family didn't suspect much of Acorn Community Cafe but stepping inside was inviting and the menu was full of locally produced and fresh made treats. Forward thinking policies re: takeout, tipping. I had the bbq soy curl sandwich with delicata squash, and enjoyed the soft baked bread that was obviously hand made with love. We cleared each plate we ordered and left full and satisfied 👍 I wish I got pictures of everything as it came out because it looked as good as it tasted!
Food was solid, and our waiter was nice, but the owner immediately made us feel unwelcomed. We had a toddler and she immediately treated us like we were gonna ruin their restaurant. We tried to get out of there as soon as we could. NOT KID FRIENDLY AT ALL.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 4
Such great food. All vegan and delicious! Came down from Salem. We've been twice. I love how flavorful the food is.
Rather than tipping, you can pay it forward and donate any money towards others who cannot afford but need a hot meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is wonderful but the people there are even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Gravy, Vegan Biscuits and Gravy, Blue Plate Special, Autumn Hash
I have been to many vegan places in Portland, Tokyo, LA and Seattle and this would fit in my top 5. The ingredients are unique and execution is incredibly and almost artistically done.
It's an amazing place. The food is very good. I with they were in the large space actually, it can get busy at times.
Been here about 4 times, everything I get is amazing. Two dishes that stand out — the Summer Hash & the Strawberry Waffles. Oh my god, the best waffles I’ve ever had. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Wait staff is super nice, too. Updated from previous review on 2025-09-17
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent flavors and textures. The potatoes and squash in the summer dish were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
This is the second time I’ve been to Acorn Cafe. It was equally as delicious today. Brought my daughter and we shared the biscuits & gravy and waffles. So much food and extremely delicious. We also ordered the lavender lemon soda and Hawaiian Haze mocktail and they were super tasty and refreshing. Acorn has a lovely ambiance and the service was friendly. They don’t accept tips for themselves but pay it forward instead to folks less fortunate. Well worth supporting! Looking forward to going back and trying everything.
Really happy to find this place and had awesome drinks and lunch. Hoping to return to try more of the menu.
Very cozy brunch/lunch spot, the servers were super kind and the atmosphere was great. They don’t accept tips but they participate in the pay-it-forward meal program. Large portion sizes, come hungry and come in a group
We loved everything we ate. The menu is carefully curated deliciousness. Feels homemade if your mom was a cross between Julia Child and vegan hippy. Yum yum yum
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