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    Dear Sandy

    4.5 (39 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    DEAR SANDY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Ammara W.

    I've been to Dear Sandy a handful of times, and while the space is cozy (lots of space to lounge around), very 70s retro themed, it still feels like it's missing a little something for me. That said, I keep thinking about the espresso martini. Hands down one of the best in Portland! Worth stopping in for that alone tbh.

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    Rashi T.

    It's spots like these that help Portland keep its "Keep Portland Weird" charm alive! Fun, quirky, and serving outstanding beverages -- what more could you ask for? We stopped by for a quick pick-me-up, and that's exactly what we got. I ordered a coffee, while my husband, who originally planned to do the same, changed his mind after seeing the fun cocktail menu. Both drinks were great! We also tried a sandwich, which was just okay. Service was friendly, and the ambiance perfectly matched the quirky, whimsical vibe.

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    Cristina C.

    I came here during the holidays. They had a cute holiday menu with specialty drinks. This place was packed on a weekday morning, which tells you how popular it is. The bartender was very busy, and this didn't get in the way of his service and patience while I made my selections. It is such a cute and cozy space, I highly recommend it for a nice coffee or cocktail with friends.

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    Tani N.

    this spot is so cute, cozy, and spacious. it doubles as a coffee shop and cocktail bar. i always appreciate a versatile space. i tried the pie chai (masala chai, oat milk, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar reduction). this was so tasty, i loved the tang of the apple cider vinegar !

    oat milk macchiato
    Michaela M.

    Our favorite coffee spot in Portland! Quick service, yummy coffee and healthy options, and the coziest ambiance.

    Matcha latte 16 oz almond milk no sweetener
    Naly S.

    The place is cute! I hadn't been to the Sandy area in quite a while but it's gotten nicer with time. There isn't any parking, but you can find street neighborhood parking about a 3-5 minute walk away. I came in on an early morning weekday and it wasn't too busy. There's a single barista making the drinks who walks them over to your table. Service was kind and quick. Overall I enjoyed the environment and it was a nice space with a good amount of chairs and tables to meet up with friends for coffee. The menu is a bit limited for caffeine, and the matcha was okay tasting.

    Coffee + cocktails neon sign
    Sarah C.

    Okay what a cool place! No more complaining about lack of late night options, Portlanders, because Dear Sandy is open 8am-midnight and the whole menu can be ordered anytime: cocktails in the AM? breakfast sandwich at 10pm? an open tab for coffee?! I received excellent service during my recent visit for a midday coffee meeting. The bartender/barista was personable, available, and quick. The whole place gives off vintage 70s vibes with floral couches, funky lighting, and gallery walls. They've got wifi and space for small groups. They're located on Sandy Blvd at the very top of NE 28th. Parking isn't super great so I hope they're able to stay busy. It's becoming a cool little corner, with The Zipper and Hollywood Vintage across the way!

    Surprisingly solid game
    Amy B.

    Excellent, warm, friendly, professional service; delicious coffee; keep Portland weird 70s vibes. Played "Duell" -- a 70's board game located under a coffee table-- for a solid hour. Came home, napped, and am ready to return for cocktails.

    Decaf Vanilla Latte

    Coming here out of town was a nice treat, because not only was the coffee really good, especially for the price, the staff felt very welcoming and chill when I arrived. It's a very aesthetically pleasing place to chill with friends and do some studying work. Made me wish I could come here more often, but since I'll be leaving town soon, I'll at least recommend this place to others here!

    Kerrie D.

    Hmmm...Headed over to Dear Sandy to hang and knit for awhile while others were still shopping in the neighborhood. The 1970s were definitely in the house, the couches, tables and lighting fixtures all reminded me of the Partridge Family years. We got a couple of flat whites, an iced matcha and lime drink and an oat and chocolate bar. Drinks were solid. Staff working behind the bar were all great.

    This is the coolest place that swings both ways a bar and a coffee shop...
    Humam T.

    OK, first of all, they are slower than molasses... That is not enough reason to not give them five stars because everything else is perfect. The concert itself is unique, clever, and much needed. You can have coffee anytime of the day up until midnight. Being able to serve alcohol supports the coffee shop to stay open late. The service is excellent and professional. There is plenty of seating arrangement to satisfy every need. Parking can be tricky at times; since, it's Street parking. We found a new hangout place. Please don't go there we want to keep it to ourselves...

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    Daisy M.

    Went to this place expressly because of a recommendation on Reddit. Really enjoyed it! Keep-Portland-Weird-ness is on full display (but it's kind of "curated", if you understand). The full bar with happy customers in the bright, cheery light of day is an interesting sight. Nice for people watching. We had ice tea, coffee and I had a muffin. Had to take off one star for the muffin, very dry, definitely a day-old type of situation...not fresh.

    Espresso tonic
    Chris C.

    Five stars. What a vibe this place is. They do a mean espresso tonic here and the cocktails are excellent, too. The baristas/bartenders are delightful folks who are good at what they do and are so lovely. Highly recommend.

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    Favorite coffee shop ever! Run by the sweetest people, best vibe, and great food and drinks. Love love love loveee this place!

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    Great service, drinks, and snacks! Came here for a craft night in collaboration with Scrap and the vibes were immaculate.

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    4.4
    (53 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Wow FLAVOR!!! Had…read morethe garlic shrimp and just ended up eating the whole thing shells and all. It's soooo garlicky and tender. Even better is their iteration of Mac salad - curry, potatoes and pickles??? My heart cannot take it. Also tried their creamy salmon poke / fresh flavorful and arrived on a bed of rice. So in love and will be back !

    Just an OK meal. I was staying in a motel, and I like Hawaiian food, so I decided to do a…read moreDoorDash. The food comes, and of course, there was no silverware or napkins. You would see that it's going to a motel, you would think to add the silverware. Fortunately, I was able to get silverware from my motel's breakfast room. The lumpia were very good. They were not greasy at all. They are smaller than standard eggrolls, but because they use more meat and less veggies than your standard eggroll, they pack a lot more flavor. Everything inside was seasoned well, and I really enjoyed them. They came with a vinegar based dipping sauce that I liked The "garlic Ponzu" salmon poke? No, not nearly as good. For the price they were charging, it was not a very big portion. Besides that, it just wasn't that good. A good salmon is normally pink to orange. This salmon was barely pink. I couldn't taste the garlic or the Ponzu at all. The veggies were crisp, the rice was a good quality, but there was just no seasoning. The salmon was very bland. I didn't know if it was just because of the seasoning, maybe they used a low quality or a previously, frozen salmon. I love good salmon. This was not good salmon. For the price I paid, not counting the DoorDash fees because those are added in anyway, I just felt I didn't get my moneys worth. Next time I'm in the area, I will find another place. Thanks anyway.

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    Special lau lau plate
    Hawaiian plate with kalua pig, tako luau, lomi lomi salmon, rice and mac salad. I think the only thing missing for me is some haupia!

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    Hawaiian plate with kalua pig, tako luau, lomi lomi salmon, rice and mac salad. I think the only thing missing for me is some haupia!
    Casa Madera

    Casa Madera

    4.6
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    1.9 mi

    We came here on a whim in a Saturday evening since it is within walking distance of Portland…read morePlayhouse. We were warmly greeted, seated in a booth, and promptly served a basket of crispy tortilla chips and homemade salsa. The family-friendly atmosphere had a cozy neighborhood destination vibe. We shared a carne asada platter with a chile relleno and taco al pastor. The carne asada was amazing! Generous portion of grilled meat that was perfectly seasoned. All the sides you would want...guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, grilled scallion and jalapeño, rice, beans cheese plus your choice of tortillas to wrap it all up in. The chile relleno had lots of melty cheese and was thinly battered, just my style. So much yummy food, plenty for two. We had grapefruit Jaritos and n/a Corona but the margaritas look to be very popular, we even saw several huge ones with two straws being shared. Cannot comment on dessert, not enough room. We will definitely be back. Perfect pre-theater dinner and looks to be a great spot for family dining. We'll be back!!

    Take my review with a big grain of salt as they have fans…read more It's reminiscent of something you'd find on the Eastside or Beaverton. I'd PASS on the lunch specials. Chips and salsa were both weak. Most restaurants at least heat/refry the chips. The Chile Relleno is the eggy batter kind, with low-end chile like you'd find in a can. If this is the only familiar style of chili relleno then do yourself a favor and try the version at Salsas Locas in Southeast. Now that's something to brag about. The lunch special taco is only available in hard shell with a limited choice of ground beef (yuck), chicken or bean and cheese. The whole thing is topped with shredded iceberg lettuce (double yuck) then drowned in old school ranchero sauce with gobs of cheese. Very 1980s like. That said, the soft taco with carnitas was very good! So it seems like they have a mishmash of gringo Mexican and some authentic dishes. The interior is very inviting while the service was friendly and fast. Only saw Mexican staff and Mexican customers, a good thing. One and done for me, but many will enjoy this type of venue.

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    Aesthetically pleasuring interior.
    Aesthetically pleasuring interior.
    Soft taco was very good, hard shell was not.
    Soft taco was very good, hard shell was not.
    Carne Asada. Yum. Best I've had in Portland ... and I am picky.

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    Carne Asada. Yum. Best I've had in Portland ... and I am picky.

    Dear Sandy - coffee - Updated June 2026

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