$18 for a “lettuce wrapped” BLT and fries just to get food poisoning. Don’t recommend.
Nikolaus Grimsby
As someone who isn't thrilled about going to a bar, but still wants to communal spirit and watch Timbers games with others, I appreciate Hostel Cafe's watch parties. Food is good and I enjoy the indoor/outdoor seating.
Alexander Wright
This might be my new favorite biscuits and gravy spot in Portland! The venue is small, but cozy, the staff are friendly-though busy- and the food is phenomenal. However, the prices are a little high. Breakfast for two was about $50.00 which seemed steep for a hostel or cafe. Still, probably will come back in the future.
Roy Guisinger
Excellent atmosphere and great staff.
Matt Carter
I've been delighted by every menu item I've tried thus far.
LT
I live close by & have been coming here for many years & have always had great service & good food.
In the last 8 months, I have been managing life-threatening health issues & was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease. The severity of my autoimmune disease now prevents me from eating at restaurants that are not dedicated gluten-free, but I missed this place so much since getting sick, I insisted that my friend who was visiting town meet me here for lunch today.
I came in with a salad I packed from home & some cookies from Trader Joe’s down the street, while my friend ordered two entrees (one for herself, & one to bring back to her husband). Because I love(d) this place so much, I wanted to be sure to personally support them just as I always had despite my new health limitations, so I ordered a large matcha & grabbed a bag of gluten-free chips as well. When we came back to our table, there was a sign saying “Reserved” & we were asked not-so-courteously to move by the owner (?). The only available seats now were outside, so we grabbed all of our things & settled into a table out there. A few minutes later, the owner (?) came over to our table & asked that we move AGAIN because they needed to “leaf blow”. Then she asked about my “outside food” despite seeing that we were clearly paying patrons. Embarrassed, I tried to explain my condition to her but was not met with any empathy. She said she would offer to let us sit somewhere else but it was for hostel guests only. So we were practically kicked-out as there was nowhere else for us to sit. I have never had anything like this happen to me before, it was so awkward & unkind. My friend was forced to box up her meal before she was finished & the bag of chips I bought from them turned out to be past their ‘best by’ date so I had to toss them! What a bizarre experience. I will not be coming back, such a bummer.
Shawna Eakes
Great food great staff I will be back.
Stephanie
Don't order the Caesar salad. It comes with herb croutons, yet there were copious amounts of herbs throughout the salad. We were starving so I ate it despite the extra herbs.
Thomas James
If you order on the QR code at the table, the staff will ignore your drink order. You will need to get the attention of the staff if you actually want the coffee you paid for. If you are male, by yourself and under 50 you will be treated with suspicion for walking in the door.
Bridget Wells
I had previously had nothing but pleasant experiences here but today, for some reason, the person working came up to me and (1) asked if I was staying at the hostel (which is not a rule; clarified that you can still eat at the cafe if not staying there); (2) requested that if I’m going to be “using [their] wifi and taking up space at a table” that I buy something from the cafe. I told them I was planning to buy something after eating my wrap (which I was). The one valid point here is that I was eating outside food which is evidently not allowed (have also done this there before). But this I understand. I am a community healthcare worker and have come to this cafe several times in the past as a safe space to use the facilities, grab a bite to eat, and write my notes in between sessions. I buy something from the cafe every time I’m there. Let it be known that I was the only black-presenting person sitting in the space and the only one approached and spoken to in this way. This really rubbed me the wrong way, especially the unnecessary language around me staying at the hostel (which was irrelevant) and “taking up space”. I will unfortunately not be visiting or recommending this business again.
Cozy spot with a great staff. Good coffee and eggs. Had the biscuits with mushroom gravy.
ayesha
I ordered a veggie burger here on my last day in Portland and now I'm kicking myself for not having tried it sooner! It was absolutely delicious. The food has such a homemade warmth to it. Wholesome ingredients, and you can tell people love it because there are always diners in the cafe. I love the laid back atmosphere of the space. Service is excellent too. Don't hesitate to check it out!
Jacoby Kai
Friendly & helpful staff! Great drinks and cafe food, and very clean too
Jingjing
They made really nice coffee
b b
Stayed here for a quick stop through in Portland and had an absolute blast! There is an event on most nights that creates a great atmosphere for both locals and travellers. Rooms were huge and clean, plus you get complimentary coffee and bagel when you stay, we would definitely stay again!
$18 for a “lettuce wrapped” BLT and fries just to get food poisoning. Don’t recommend.
As someone who isn't thrilled about going to a bar, but still wants to communal spirit and watch Timbers games with others, I appreciate Hostel Cafe's watch parties. Food is good and I enjoy the indoor/outdoor seating.
This might be my new favorite biscuits and gravy spot in Portland! The venue is small, but cozy, the staff are friendly-though busy- and the food is phenomenal. However, the prices are a little high. Breakfast for two was about $50.00 which seemed steep for a hostel or cafe. Still, probably will come back in the future.
Excellent atmosphere and great staff.
I've been delighted by every menu item I've tried thus far.
I live close by & have been coming here for many years & have always had great service & good food.
In the last 8 months, I have been managing life-threatening health issues & was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease. The severity of my autoimmune disease now prevents me from eating at restaurants that are not dedicated gluten-free, but I missed this place so much since getting sick, I insisted that my friend who was visiting town meet me here for lunch today.
I came in with a salad I packed from home & some cookies from Trader Joe’s down the street, while my friend ordered two entrees (one for herself, & one to bring back to her husband). Because I love(d) this place so much, I wanted to be sure to personally support them just as I always had despite my new health limitations, so I ordered a large matcha & grabbed a bag of gluten-free chips as well.
When we came back to our table, there was a sign saying “Reserved” & we were asked not-so-courteously to move by the owner (?). The only available seats now were outside, so we grabbed all of our things & settled into a table out there. A few minutes later, the owner (?) came over to our table & asked that we move AGAIN because they needed to “leaf blow”. Then she asked about my “outside food” despite seeing that we were clearly paying patrons. Embarrassed, I tried to explain my condition to her but was not met with any empathy. She said she would offer to let us sit somewhere else but it was for hostel guests only. So we were practically kicked-out as there was nowhere else for us to sit. I have never had anything like this happen to me before, it was so awkward & unkind.
My friend was forced to box up her meal before she was finished & the bag of chips I bought from them turned out to be past their ‘best by’ date so I had to toss them!
What a bizarre experience. I will not be coming back, such a bummer.
Great food great staff I will be back.
Don't order the Caesar salad. It comes with herb croutons, yet there were copious amounts of herbs throughout the salad. We were starving so I ate it despite the extra herbs.
If you order on the QR code at the table, the staff will ignore your drink order. You will need to get the attention of the staff if you actually want the coffee you paid for. If you are male, by yourself and under 50 you will be treated with suspicion for walking in the door.
I had previously had nothing but pleasant experiences here but today, for some reason, the person working came up to me and (1) asked if I was staying at the hostel (which is not a rule; clarified that you can still eat at the cafe if not staying there); (2) requested that if I’m going to be “using [their] wifi and taking up space at a table” that I buy something from the cafe. I told them I was planning to buy something after eating my wrap (which I was). The one valid point here is that I was eating outside food which is evidently not allowed (have also done this there before). But this I understand. I am a community healthcare worker and have come to this cafe several times in the past as a safe space to use the facilities, grab a bite to eat, and write my notes in between sessions. I buy something from the cafe every time I’m there. Let it be known that I was the only black-presenting person sitting in the space and the only one approached and spoken to in this way. This really rubbed me the wrong way, especially the unnecessary language around me staying at the hostel (which was irrelevant) and “taking up space”. I will unfortunately not be visiting or recommending this business again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Cozy spot with a great staff. Good coffee and eggs. Had the biscuits with mushroom gravy.
I ordered a veggie burger here on my last day in Portland and now I'm kicking myself for not having tried it sooner! It was absolutely delicious. The food has such a homemade warmth to it. Wholesome ingredients, and you can tell people love it because there are always diners in the cafe. I love the laid back atmosphere of the space. Service is excellent too. Don't hesitate to check it out!
Friendly & helpful staff! Great drinks and cafe food, and very clean too
They made really nice coffee
Stayed here for a quick stop through in Portland and had an absolute blast! There is an event on most nights that creates a great atmosphere for both locals and travellers. Rooms were huge and clean, plus you get complimentary coffee and bagel when you stay, we would definitely stay again!
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