My friend and I spent a little time trying to decide what we wanted for dessert on our first night…read morein Portland, and we finally landed on Miss Oz. Croffles and ice cream?! Baby, I wanted PARTS. We got there about 45 minutes before closing, and I really appreciated the staff going above and beyond for me. When I explained that this would be my only chance to try a croffle during my visit, they went to the back and were able to grab one for me. They absolutely did not have to do that, especially so close to closing, and I genuinely appreciated it! And I'm so glad they did because the Cookies & Cream Croffle with a scoop of Cookies & Cream ice cream on the side was the perfect sweet treat to end the night. The croffle was delicious, the ice cream was great, and the whole combination hit the spot. Miss Oz is such a cute, quality little dessert shop. Definitely make this a stop during your trip to Portland if you're looking for something sweet and a little different from the average ice cream shop.

We stopped in here on a completely unplanned "Let's get ice cream" mission. We were attended to…read moreimmediately because the place was empty. The vibe appears to be one of modern appearances, with old-school "ice cream parlor" ambiance (50s and 60s music is what is played, and I appreciate this). Variety of flavors is wide, and there are fresh cookies available. Prices are on the high side (location, though), the interior is very clean, and staff is very friendly and helpful. The cookies were disappointing, but not bad. Ice cream was on the better side of average, but is nothing groundbreaking. I definitely recommend stopping in for a fun experience if you're in the neighborhood.

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!

I have lusted LONG for my favorite Chocolate Gooey Brownie, and here it is in all good glory…read more SURPRISE! There's a subscription for that!! Now we know... THE GOOD STUFF: They partner with local artisans and fifth-gen family-owned Scott Brothers Dairy to churn out inventive flavors that surprise and delight, meanwhile creating community and investing in meaningful initiatives (Portland Means Progress, Emerging Leaders program for underrepresented artisans/chefs, and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for kiddo cancer research). All from a couple of guys who had never made ice cream before! Ice cream that tastes good & gives me good feels, too. For late Summer I'm loving the Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie (Limited Edition Summer Pies Series) and another classic-always-fave Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. The three make an incredible trifecta of my very own sundae (waffle bowl/cone optional)!

I've visited a number of Salt & Straw locations across the US and this location maintains the high…read morequality, service and creativity standard shared by the other locations. I stopped by at 4:00 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon and the store was relatively empty. The staff at this location was super friendly and showed no hesitation when I asked to try out a few flavors off of their monthly specials menu. For the month of July, Salt & Straw has a summer pies series with tasty flavors like "peaches and cream galette" and "gruyere and tomato custard tart". Between their monthly specials menu and their classics, I'm pretty confident even the pickiest of guests will find something off the menu that they'll find novel and be able to enjoy. In terms of seating, this location features two long benches next to the shop's front windows. Since it was a beautiful day outside on the day we stopped by, the windows were fully opened up to the busy streets, making it a perfect spot to people watch while enjoying ice cream. If you're looking for a sweet treat in this part of town, Salt & Straw is the place to go.

Amazing! Visited the ice cream truck this morning with my kiddos and the young woman working was…read moreextremely patient and funny! Very good with the kids and with my requests to do with allergies. The ice cream was terrific and the truck is very photo worthy. Great experience.

the ice cream was very good and they had gluten free cones and of gluten free and dairy free…read moreoptions. but the staff was impatient and a bit rude to me when I was deciding what I wanted (I took less than 2 mins to try one flavor and decide). I wish I had a better customer service experience because the ice cream was easily 5 stars

EDIT: the owner, see below, says it's real!!! We assumed (oops) from the lack of Dole logo that it…read morewas another knock off. And it's been a while since I was in Hawaii so I think I underappreciated it. I'LL BE BACK (wish I could give another star!) ---------------- It's mostly a standard fro-yo place, lots of toppings if you want them. But sometimes they have "DOLE WHIP"-labeled pineapple! It's not the actual real thing® as in Hawaii or PDX zoo or Disney Parks, so not QUITE as good, but it's absolutely a serviceable substitute!

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.

After seeing this place on social media and on a list of must visit when in Portland, we just had…read moreto come. Hard not to see the bright pink shop and people exiting with pink boxes and smiles on their faces. A line outside is a common sight, together with a guard who controls the limit of customers from entering. Inside, you'll see merchandise and a huge donut on the ceiling. Various donuts are displayed in revolving glass cases. Also the prices vary too, depending on the donut. We bought 4 to try at the hotel and we came to the consensus that the apple fritters $4.99 were the best and they were huge. It had a slight crisp to it where the sugar caramelized and although sweet, it was delicious with a cup of tea/coffee. We managed to make another trip and bought a box for the plane. And it was still good the next day when left on the counter. Chilling it will melt the sugar. Overall, this place had some weird donuts which were indicative of the quirky and strange things in Portland.

This is the original Voodoo Doughnut, which opened in 2003, right in Portland's Old Town Chinatown,…read morejust steps from the Chinatown Gateway and Ankeny Alley. Voodoo is known for favorites like the Bacon Maple Bar, Voodoo Doll, Old Dirty Bastard, Portland Cream, and Oh Captain, My Captain. I didn't get any of those, though. Instead, I opted for the Mango Tango doughnut. It was good and super sweet. I should've gotten some of the favorites too but held myself back. One thing I really enjoyed was the spinning carousel displays featuring a variety of specialty doughnuts. Fortunately, I didn't encounter a long line during my visit. The staff was friendly and moved things along quickly. The shop itself is pretty much standing-room-only, with no tables inside, but there's a large plaza and alley area right outside where you can sit or stand and enjoy your doughnuts. There's lot of art on the walls and a huge doughnut art piece hanging from the ceiling. Just outside the front door is the Ankeny Alley Stage, a small outdoor stage where buskers, bands, and other performers provide live entertainment. A nearby sign features a QR code with the performance schedule. During my visit, a musician was riffing on his guitar. Seemed as though he was warming up and he was really good! Definitely a fun and uniquely Portland stop--and of course, I'm glad to have experienced the original!

A haiku review:…read more Thick creamy soft serve One twenty five for sprinkles Expensive but good Magic shell so yum Add strawberry rhubarb sauce Bold unique flavors

I had a card for a freebie from a friend and brought a friend with me to give them a go since she's…read morevegan and they have so many options for her. Ok.... disappointments in order of appearance with the disclosure, up front that we were visiting them in their last 30 minutes open.... having no intention whatsoever to eat our treats there but also figuring we'd have time to try stuff, get stuff and be ok. First disappointment - we both really were looking forward to trying, and assuming we would be eating the flavor they've been promoting - peanut butter butterscotch. Sounds so good right? Well we wouldn't know, because both the gals behind the counter almost mocked us for even thinking that they would have it available. It was a weird flex... truly they didn't even have a marker for it or language saying they were out of it - they just said it was not available in a weird way. I asked permission to try a few flavors... and gal number 1 give me an enthusiastic yes , which I appreciated. I'm sorry but I always want to try so many things, realizing that with each try, most flavors are too much - or would be too much if I got an order of it. I try to only taste 2-3 but almost always end up ordering the one I don't try which is vanilla (yep, that is how I roll). I tried the boysenberry which was incredible but, too much. I then tried the mint chocolate and confirmed I still don't like theirs (I had forgot it very punchy mint, more like mouthwash than fro yo) but I always try it because I keep hoping they will change the recipe. Soooo... gal 1 went away leaving gal 2. It genuinely felt like we just got handed to the bouncer... I honestly felt afraid to try anything else because she immediately was very aggressive... like "What else" isn't a question but an order to GTFO. This intensified as my friend had questions because she's vegan, so making sure things are vegan and she was curious about getting a shake - more going for a blizzard situation. Gal 2 started lecturing her about flavors saying she was interested in too many (because M&Ms & vegan butterfingers apparently ate a ridiculous ask?). She was also saying it would be chunky - isn't that the point? My friend asked if she had had a shake there and was given a very stern NO. It was just a bit insane... like, I appreciate you are maybe wanting to close early but WOW. I said , I just want vanilla thank you... and I figured I would just order Oreos on top - again, simple. She then lectured me that they don't have that and was trying to add cookie dough... ummm... have you had an Oreo? That is a completely different flavor, texture and thing .... and no... I started asking if there was any fresh fruit or something and she seemed confused at the question... I walked almost to the register and saw marion berry compote. Yes, that's all please angry person... my friend took her time ordering while I practically ran out. I was just super uncomfortable. She had perfect eyebrows I really wanted to compliment her on but it has been a bit since I felt such strong GTFO vibes. I assume maybe she had a spicy customer before us earlier but eek. It's so true about every encounter. I'll definitely remember this one as being pretty unpleasant. My friend joked that gee, her shake was delicious even though it was apparently made with pure hate.

I thought I reviewed this…read more Such a cool Portland vibe. It's in the atlas gastronomy book I ate here years ago and I'll go back this month when friends visit. I remember liking it. Had to wait a bit for a table.

The atmosphere is what makes Rimsky's special. It's weird, charming, a little spooky, and…read moreunapologetically Portland. After all these years, it's still one of my favorite places to bring friends who have never been before. Don't come here expecting a full dinner menu - come here for dessert. This is where you end your night. Grab an affogato, a coffee drink, or one of their many decadent desserts and settle in. They're open late, making it the perfect nightcap after dinner elsewhere or a cozy stop in the wee hours of the night.

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.

A good place to get a quick amd simple cool treat. During this visit, I had half vanilla bean and…read morehalf boysenberry. The soft serve was refreshing for a warm day and a good way to finish off a meal.