first time to miss Oz ice cream in Portland…read more The service was good since they opened up as soon as I walked in. The ambiance was like a normal ice creamery scoop shop

The 4 stars is for the amazing staff. Kind, efficient, and welcoming describe the people who work…read morehere. If I had to rate the ice cream by itself, I would rate it a 2.5 My daughter got a cake batter shake and my other daughter got a scoop of cookies and cream. My husband and I both got coffee drinks that were just fine. Both girls as well as myself did not care for this less sweetened ice cream brand. I understand how others might feel differently, but definitely wasn't our cup of tea.

Giving Cosmic Bliss 3.5 stares…read more Stopped in here for a sweet treat on a chilly, sunny Sunday. Nice big space with ample seating and games to play. Two restrooms for customers. Employees were helpful, not necessarily friendly. You e got a good array of vegan options. I believe all Made with coconut milk, so if you're not a fan of coconut, this might not be your vegan ice cream spot. I tried the sea salt caramel with chocolate chips, which was vegan. It was good, but the coconut stood out quite a bit (I do like coconut). I ended up with one of the 4 grass-fed dairy options, all the good things, which had caramel ice cream, chocolate swirl and fudge and peanut butter chips. It was good. I had it in a waffle cone for $2 more, bringing my half scoop and cone to $5, I believe. The waffle cone was yummy. I wouldn't say the ice cream was anything more special than you can get in your freezer, but nice to have an option out if you're plant-based. Sorry I forgot to take a photo of the ice cream.

It's very cold right now at 40 degrees. We are walking around the Pearl District and stumbled upon…read moreCosmic Bliss. Mind you, this is an ice cream shop! I couldn't resist venturing inside. We ended up talking to a very nice and informative employee, who informed me of the different kinds of ice cream (plant base or grass fed dairy). I selected with the employee's suggestion, All the Good Things and Twisted Cookie Dough. All the Good Things was the special of the week. We paid $5.75 for two big scoops! What a deal. The ice cream was flavorful, creamy and not too sweet. Would I recommend coming by here? Absolutely YELP Yes! Great service here 5/5 stars Food: Premium Ice cream 5/5 stars Value: awesomeness Ambiance: a little noisy due to the little kiddos playing. 3.5/5 stars

Service: 7/10 very kind! I had a lot of samples and they were very generous…read moreAmbiance: 6/10 cute and quaint Food: 5/10 it was very yummy the first couple bites but it's super rich. I'd prefer ice cream. One small scoop was too rich to finish. The flavors were good but it just gets old after a few bites

love love love this place! I went a few years ago for the first time on a trip to portland, but had…read moreto come back a second time this year. The chocolate chip cookie dough was my favorite - both basic and delicious. The only question I had was if the recipe or formula for the oatmeal cookie dough changed? It seemed different from what I remember. But that could just be a 'me' thing!

It's upscale ice cream... are you expecting to be disappointed?…read more I'm sure you at least know Salt & Straw by reputation... it's the preeminent ice cream chain in Portland. And for good reasons! The flavors, taste and experience are truly phenomenal. I typically try to visit during the day so that there isn't a long line. If you come anytime after 6 PM, expect to wait a while. It's just that good! The staff is always incredibly friendly and they will let you sample as many flavors as you like before you decide. They have standard staples for flavors and then seasonal ones that rotate every few months. This particular location has very little seating so you should plan to take yours to go. I recommend enjoying it while you stroll on NW 23rd. Otherwise, the staff will be happy to pack up a scoop for you and/or you can take a pint to go! Parking is a typical challenge for this area, but prices are reasonable and you can't beat the service. My favorite part of the experience is that first step into the front door when I smell the fresh waffle cones being made. From beginning to end, it's a scrumptious culinary experience that can't be missed.

When I need a sweet fix I scream for ice cream. Then, hook up a fix of seasonal flavors at salt and…read moreStraw! Ah! Love that ice cream fix!

The best ice cream local chain in Portland!…read more I've tried both the matcha mochi and French Toast, French Toast has to be my favorite, really great rich tasting flavors. Staff was super kind and lets us samples multiple flavors. Super cute space.

The flavors are unique so they're fun to try - this was our third visit here but we were very…read moredisappointed by what we were served this time around, so it will likely be our last. As someone who used to work in an ice cream shop, I have very high standards for what is served to the customer - the scoop sizes we received were noticeably inconsistent when compared to past visits & in my opinion, if a scoop doesn't at least appear to fill the cup, either smaller cups are needed or scoopers should be trained to not have their scoops be so compact. One of the scoops in the double mini we ordered was literally 1/3 the size of the other, cost more than the regular scoop but had less ice cream. The regular scoop was compressed into such a tight, dense ball, it was rolling around my cup like a marble on the drive home. We couldn't help but laugh when we looked in our cups because the portions we had just paid for were comical. For prices that are set at a premium, I want to feel like I'm getting my money's worth and don't like walking out of an establishment feeling ripped off.

A cute little froyo joint that has a lot of charm! Tons of flavors and toppings to choose from. We…read morelove coming here!

This is an old favorite of ours from living in Portland many years ago, so I have a nostalgia for…read morethis froyo shop. When we stopped in, several flavors weren't available and those that were, were hit or miss on texture with some being almost inedibly runny. The frozen flavors were delicious, albeit being limited, and they had a reasonable selection of toppings. The shop was middle of the road on cleanliness and they no longer offer samples, which was disappointing, but the staff were friendly and attentive which was positive. I'd prob lean 3.5 stars. I admittedly miss the old tartberry but am glad they're still around for those nostalgic froyo outings.

I had to make a stop at the famous donut shop in downtown Portland. What a fun place to visit but…read moreyou will have to be let in if you stop at 6a. Not sure if that's the practice all day long or just in the morning when only one clerk on duty. The homeless still wander the streets but I'm told it's much better. I know security is positioned at nearly every corner in downtown Portland. I felt perfectly safe not that all homeless are dangerous! The place is really cool on the inside with a sample of every donut on display. Yes in that one photo, they have a donut on the ceiling! Ordering was a snap but deciding was another story. Many looked good but I was on a mission. Maple bars and apple fritters. I have had some real good ones so those are my standard. But how could you pass by a donut called "dirty old bastard"? Well I will start with the bad. The apple fritters have plenty of flavor and size but lacked apple chunks of any quality. 3 at best! Maple bar with bacon. Nearly a 4 but the glazing was way too sweet for a maple bar. Bloedows in Winona,MN, you still are the best followed by Randy's in LA. However, that dirty bastard withe the mix of chocolate, peanut butter and Oreo cookies raised the bar. No pun intended. So why a 4. The place was fun, service great and the originality of the donuts raised the score. A must stop in Portland.

Yum! Came here as a first stop and got a churro cheesecake, Portland Cream and a original glazed…read more The glazed was by far my favorite as the cream erupted in my mouth and the churro cheese cake was abundantly sweet. The glazed was so light and fluffy and was a dream come true. Store was really sweet. We were able to bring doggy in. Cute photo ops inside and out.

My favorite frozen yogurt shop! I love their variety of flavors and toppings with tons of vegan…read moreoptions. It's hard to find GF/Vegan options for fun ice cream flavors and toppings and Eb & Bean has plenty. The service is also always great and it's such a cute shop.

I love i can enjoy soft serve frozen yogurt here with unique flavors and toppings. I got the salty…read moredate tahini with pistachio magic shell. My boyfriend got the salted caramel with pistachio magic shell. Everything is labeled which was appreciated. I will be back as this is near my kava place

This was a highly recommended spot, we got there around 8:20PM ish on a Saturday night. I believe…read morethey don't have a parking lot but street parking was easy to find. The wait was expectedly long, a little over an hour. I loved the semi spooky vibes of the place. We got the affogato, black current tea, cobbler, and the ginger cake w/ warm caramel sauce. Everything was 10/10. We got a fun surprise at the end with the moving tables.

Such a hidden gem for dessert or cafe drinks with unique options for sweets!…read more We decided to come after dinner for our last night in Portland and ordered the ginger cake to share, since it seems they are quite popular for that. The ginger flavor is definitely there, but well balanced with the whipped cream it is served with. For a weeknight, I was surprised that there was a waitlist. There were about 3 parties ahead, but we got seated within 10 minutes of waiting. The inside is dark and uniquely decorated in a Halloween-esque fashion, but they still had their Christmas decor up in January. Street parking in the neighborhood was easy to find!

Every time. So dang good. I like the rotations. Anything salty/sweet. Adding the praline peanuts is…read morewhere it's at! Arrive is always great. Polite. Ambiance is meh but who cares. I'm there for the treat! You can always browse the refrigerator for a pint to take home. They do have a rewards system and if you go consistently it is worth it. It's just by your phone number.

Was very excited to visit, and it's crazy that I'm leaving a bad review for ice cream... because…read morehow could ice cream be bad, right? The portions were very small, which is fine, but for the price I thought it was a little absurd. Somehow our two ice creams were $24, I think it was 1.25 per topping. I would have accepted the price if it was the best ice cream I've ever had but it wasn't even close. Flavors of ice cream were just meh. I guess if you're vegan this might be the move? But we aren't so it wasn't.