Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Cafe Eleven

    4.5 (120 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

    Cafe Eleven Photos

    Business Info

    CAFE ELEVEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Cafe Eleven

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    The Green Sandwich
    Belanca R.

    We stopped here for our breakfast/lunch and it was so good! We're on a road trip right now and so far this is my favorite place we've stopped. My mom and I shared the green which was a delicious sandwich with hummus and super greens. We got it on sour dough bread and we aren't "healthy" people but it's so honestly one of my new favorite sandwiches! We also got the fresh squeezed orange juice which we literally watched the employee squeeze, it was so good. My brother got the Eleven with an herb bagel and he really enjoyed it even though it wasn't something he would normally have. His girlfriend got a bagel which she said was really good! The employees were both very nice (and dressed really cutely). And the shop was adorable with a little chalk board wall that you could draw on and a nook where you could eat. We ended up sitting outside and eating it was a really good experience!

    Chai, cookie and coffee

    Fantastic breakfast sandwiches and delicious coffee. The owner was super nice and personable. The cafe was extremely comfy and a great place to just hang out for a while. I even brought home a bag of coffee beans, I enjoyed my coffee so much!

    Honey lavender oat and muffins

    I came here with my dad to work on some emails. The environment was perfect for finishing up some work. It was cozy and they have free WiFi available, which was very fast and reliable. Our coffee was so good! My dad got an Americano, he's pretty picky about his coffee, milk and water ratio and was delighted with how it was made here. He actually called his brother right after the first few sips and told him he had to come by and try a cup! I got the Honey Lavender Oat special. It was super tasty! I'm dairy free and was impressed with the amount of dairy free and vegan options. We didn't try any of the sandwiches this time but we plan on coming back. We did have some muffins, they were soft and tasted fresh. Staff was kind and friendly. They have reusable dishes and silverware and take contactless payments. There's some seating options both inside and outside. Parking is street parking as it's in a residential neighborhood.

    vegan eleven with bacon and kulfi latte
    Isabelle S.

    The most precious little vegan coffee shop. Serving up delicious sandwiches and pastries and beautiful coffee drinks. I got the vegan eleven with bacon and kulfi latte and both were so tasty. The location and staff were so homey and sweet. I wish i lived closer because love it here so much!

    Rozz
    Alexis B.

    Came here to meet with a friend/colleague. The cold brew is delicious and $5 for 16oz and there are a good selection of sandwiches. No meat but there are eggs. I ordered the Rozz on a herb and salt bagel and it was so delicious. The cheese was melts and the pesto was perfect for a brunch snack. Service was cool too, there are 3 sitting areas outside and 3 inside. Good place to work from if you need to get out of the house. Also off the Main Street so it's pretty quiet. Not quiet enough for a phone call but quiet enough to work.

    Building and sign
    G M.

    Hidden little gem off MLK. Lovely Italian sodas and nice, polite and quick staff. I will be returning soon.

    Frankie R.

    Super cute neighborhood cafe. They've got plenty of vegan/vegetarian options to choose from, and delicious Trailhead coffee. They've also got ample seating inside and out,perfect for relaxing or studying. The folks at the counter were sweet and helpful, and definitely know how to make a delicious creamy latte. The vegan bagel sandwiches (+eggs) were so filling and packed full of veggies. The perfect breakfast fuel for a morning on Mt Hood. Definitely give this sweet spot a try!

    Great indoor seating. Great patio seating, beautiful pastries. Delicious coffee. Great service!! 10/10

    Beautiful little coffee shop, delicious coffee!! Their pastries are amazing and look just right! Cute little outdoor seating! Great service!! Overall a good experience I will start coming here when im In Portland every time!

    Everything bagel with spinach, red onion, tomato, cream cheese - and I added egg and sun dried tomatoes. And a small soy lavender latte.

    See all

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alex H.
    111
    219
    235

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    That’s wassup!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Don F.
    69
    106
    1

    3 years ago

    Pastry I ordered was stall. I threw most of it away. It should have been sold as day old at a discount. Not happy.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Freddy S.
    73
    91
    38

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of G M.
    33
    15
    4

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Erin L.
    103
    10
    0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Tasty drinks and good service! Cute interior, cozy with lots of local artwork. I like that non dairy milks have no upcharge.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    best coffee in Portland and a lot of vegan options. plenty of comfortable seating options !!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Carissa B.
    423
    50
    44

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    Cecelia, Thanks for the positive and honest feedback.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Matt B.
    35
    1589
    2561

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rob R.
    1
    50
    10

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jamie C.
    12
    118
    11

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mark G.
    38
    87
    28

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sam J.
    0
    38
    39

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kelly B.
    170
    116
    231

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Ankur D.

    Ankur D.

    Thanks for the kind words Kelly. Much appreciated!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Ask the Community - Cafe Eleven

    You might also consider

    Prince Coffee - Line is getting long!

    Prince Coffee

    4.4(113 reviews)
    3.2 mi•Alphabet District, Northwest
    •$$

    This is a hidden gem and local favorite. Tucked away a few blocks off the hustle and bustle of NW…read more21/23, this shop offers great ambiance, spectacular coffee and pretty good people watching. They serve heart coffee and they also sell proud Mary. Two legit brands that bolster their reputation for me. The atmosphere inside is clean and modern. There are a few tables outside on the patio if you want more of an urban sidewalk experience. Parking is manageable on the adjacent streets and menu prices are fair for the market. Service is generally friendly and fairly efficient. The available bathroom is clean and does not require a code, which is always a perk. This is a great option if you want something that offers more of a neighborhood type of feel. A great choice if you want to pick something to go or if you want to stay and chill for a while. A gem in a sea of good Portland options!

    TLDR: Cute cafe with a bright, airy ambiance and quick service, but the drinks I tried did not…read morefully work for me flavor-wise. I would come back for the space, but I would order something different next time. ------ This Prince Coffee location is really cute. The ambiance and seating area are aesthetically pleasing, with a bright, airy, and light-colored atmosphere. Ordering was quick and easy, and the drinks came out fairly fast. I visited on a weekend, and because it was raining outside, indoor seating was pretty limited. I was excited to try the drinks, but unfortunately, there was something a little off with the flavor profiles of the ones I ordered. 1. Coconut Jasmine Lemonade: This tasted pretty good overall, but I could barely taste the jasmine since the lemonade dominated most of the drink. The drink also seemed to coagulate a bit, which left behind an unusual texture. 2. Guava Coconut Matcha: This drink was okay, but I was not entirely sure that the matcha and guava complemented each other well. The flavors did not feel as balanced as I was hoping. Overall, I would come back because the cafe has a great ambiance and location. However, I would probably steer away from the drinks I ordered and try something else next time.

    Photos
    Prince Coffee - Cortado and Chewy Chocolate Walnut cookie $10 total

    Cortado and Chewy Chocolate Walnut cookie $10 total

    Prince Coffee - Interior

    Interior

    Prince Coffee - Stroop Latte!! Burnt caramel, creamy. 12oz, $5.40 w/ almond milk alternative!

    See all

    Stroop Latte!! Burnt caramel, creamy. 12oz, $5.40 w/ almond milk alternative!

    Barista - The nicely  4.5 oz. Cortado

    Barista

    4.0(316 reviews)
    3.4 mi•Alphabet District, Northwest
    •$$

    Located next door to Aesop. They even have Aesop rinse free handwash aka hand sanitizer. Parking on…read morethe street is available via Parking Kitty app. I love the little pig door stopper. The merch is charming. I got a $35 Barista tshirt no sales tax. The counter person folded it nicely. Tote bags are $40. There's also tumblers available. I would have bought one if I didn't have a travel bottle already. The ambiance inside was nice to enjoy a coffee or donut. I got the 8oz Horchata Mocha. The Horchata was overpowering at first but it grew on me. It's the perfect travel size drink. They have an assortment of coffee beans for purchase or donuts. The menu is simple so you don't feel overwhelmed by options.

    It was boxing day so I need a quick caffeinated drink, so I popped into this shop for my first…read moretime. Early in the morning the coffee shop was pretty busy, especially as stores were not opened yet. As it was my first time in the shop it took me awhile to process the menu- this is definitely a coffee focus place (not for tea drinkers). And the focus seems to be on more coffee forward drinks, rather than jacked up with sugar and other stuff like Starbucks. Coffee prices are inline with other coffee stores in the area. As for seating, the shop provides tables seating. Plus there is a nice coffee bar at the windows, which is perfect for people watching. Plus there is a small coffee bar that faces the barista if you want to watch drinks being made. Parking can be tough in this area as the main shopping street....parking is on the street and off the main street.

    Photos
    Barista - Outdoor seating

    Outdoor seating

    Barista
    Barista - Main coffee bar with drink options

    See all

    Main coffee bar with drink options

    Sterling Coffee Roasters - Cute interior

    Sterling Coffee Roasters

    4.6(391 reviews)
    3.4 mi•Alphabet District, Northwest
    •$

    When I think of the word 'Sterling' I think of something that dazzles. It's outstanding by nature…read more In this case, the experience truly lives up to the name. The shop is situated in an iconic part of NW 21st; it exudes sophisticated and timeless charm. Stepping inside, you see the historical bones of the building laced with modern touches of hip decor and thoughtful design. It's a bit retro and a bit edgy all while being chic, so it's very well aligned with Portland itself. Sit on a live edge bench! Enjoy a marshmallow stick. Stare at the luxurious wallpaper. But don't let these things deter you from the epic coffee experience that awaits you. Subtly smooth, adequately bold and flavors aplenty... all served with a smile. The staff is incredibly friendly. My drink was even delivered my table by the barista! The bathroom is clean and parking is available on the street. They have all the classics and then some. There were aromas of homemade chai permeating the space as I sipped my coffee. This is an experience that can't be boiled down to 'just coffee.' It's not just another errand when you're in NW either. It's the kind of place where a random stranger next to you says aloud that 'this is the best coffee in Portland' as you walk by. And they mean it. One of my favorite coffee experiences of the year so far. It's memorable on many levels, and the atmosphere aligns so well with the vibrancy of our city. You owe it to yourself, and to maintaining the true spirit of Portland, to stop in, stay and sip a while. There's no better way to identify with Sterling than through firsthand experience. See you there soon.

    Great coffee and friendly service . Loved their decoration…read moreinside will be back ! Hope they add more food options

    Photos
    Sterling Coffee Roasters - Shot of seating area inside

    Shot of seating area inside

    Sterling Coffee Roasters
    Sterling Coffee Roasters - At the counter

    See all

    At the counter

    The Dragonfly Coffee House

    The Dragonfly Coffee House

    4.3(345 reviews)
    3.1 mi•Northwest, Alphabet District
    •$

    I love this coffee shop and the location! It is fun to get a nice latte and then walk around this…read moreneighborhood. I also love that they have a walk-up window, it makes it easy to order a coffee while I have my doggo with me. And, the service is really great too. They were friendly to me and to my dog! And, the coffee was delicious and it is very fast as well. This is one of my fav coffee shops that has good drinks and pastries and isn't too hipster and it is a great Goldilocks spot- JUST RIGHT!

    The Loss of a True Neighborhood Anchor…read more For years, this coffee house was the primary reason I loved living in this neighborhood. Under its original stewardship, it provided a rare "third place"--a vital social anchor where writers, neighbors, and local faces created a true sense of home. It was a space where you could spend two hours writing in the morning, knowing the flow would be punctuated by the pleasant interruptions of catching up with familiar locals. When the new ownership took over, I eagerly supported them, hoping that inclusive community spirit would endure. Unfortunately, the culture has shifted toward a rigid, punitive customer service framework that completely lacks the ability to navigate human communication differences or de-escalate sensitive situations. A simple, polite morning request to lower the early morning music unexpectedly scaled into an antagonistic confrontation with young staff. Then, in a subsequent incident, instead of a calm intervention, during a conversation, I was publicly yelled at across a crowded room by another young employee. Their continued rude behavior pushed me past a breaking point out of sheer anxiety, and I uncharacteristically lost my temper, resorted to profanity, and walked out. While I take full ownership of my part--reacting defensively under that immense stress--the owners' ultimate solution was to permanently ban a long-term, 5-plus years loyal patron rather than engage in a mutual conversation about what caused the friction in the first place. For an establishment that projects an image of neighborhood inclusivity, the reality is a stark lack of grace. By prioritizing a punitive model over community care, the new management has hollowed out the very environment that made this place a longtime, beloved local fixture. It is deeply saddening and has been a great upset to lose such a meaningful part of my daily neighborhood routine, but those who value a truly inclusive, understanding neighborhood environment should be aware of how the culture here has fundamentally changed.

    Photos
    The Dragonfly Coffee House - Delicious Gluten Free Pistachio Cardamom muffin

    Delicious Gluten Free Pistachio Cardamom muffin

    The Dragonfly Coffee House - Open hours

    Open hours

    The Dragonfly Coffee House - The Bees Knees latte and Dragonfly cake.

    See all

    The Bees Knees latte and Dragonfly cake.

    Cafe Eleven - coffee - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...