Muse cheesecakes make my heart sing and gets me doing a happy dance. I first heard of Muse…read morecheesecakes through instagram. She offers durian cheesecake. Whaaaat? Yep, you heard me right. Durian cheesecake!!!! I am Vietnamese-Cambodian and durian is my jam. I love its pungent goodness in all forms -- pure and un-doctored straight from the prickly shell, ice cream, smoothie, topping on mashed avocado dessert and now.. CHEESECAKE! ohhh my goodness. My heart. I have returned so many times and buying extra slices (possibly buying out her supply for the week...) to share with my family and friends, who have all raved about the cheesecake from here. Durian isn't her only flavor though. She has so many creative flavors and I've noticed she's had comfort flavors from different cultures. To top it off, the owner, Kiana, is a wonderful lady. She is a one woman team and is kicking butt at her game from what I've gathered in the short time I've known her. She could be dead tired, but always has a smile on her face. I almost forgot to rave about her TARO BURGER on a vegan bun. I don't know how frequently she makes them, but if you see it being offered, do yourself a favor and get it. The portion is quite large so be prepared for leftovers. Unfortunately for me, my carnivorous sister gobbled the other portion of my burger right up and didn't even miss her meat. It comes with a vegan mac salad on the side. I am not one to enjoy mac salads usually, I think it's due to the mayo (not a mayo fan), but I actually liked this version. I forgot to take a picture of the burger before it all got inhaled. Sad face.

After drooling over their Instagram, I knew I had to go. To my dismay I arrived at something that…read moredidn't look like it was a cafe or even opened. I wasn't even sure I was at the right place, thought they were still transitioning from one location to another. Until someone who shared the kitchen popped out. I was told that I should order online and come by for pick up, and was strongly urged to do so because these cheesecakes were really good. When I saw that they were doing a contactless store front, I knew I had to go. This was my opportunity to try it. I texted the owner to ask if the flavor I had my eye on was available. I was halfway there before the owner responded that they had one slice of pandan cheesecake left. There are multiple forms of payment with a card reader, and various apps to pay with online which made this a breeze. The owner Kiana, even popped to introduce herself which I thought was so nice! The flavors here aren't your typical strawberry, chocolate, peanut butter cheesecakes, even though she does offer some variation of them. There's pandan, ube, lemongrass, ginger mango, passionfruit, matcha, guava, pineapple raspberry, and I heard she even cooks up something with the pickle brine from the other business that operates in that kitchen. I thought this would be one of those situations where the food won't look like the picture. The pictures are obviously styled, they look stunning. Nope! The food looked just like what was on Instagram. I am a long time lover of cheesecake, dare I say it's my favorite of the cakes. The condensed milk ube mirror glaze was a lot thicker than I thought it would be and held its form. It wasn't runny and goopy. Loved that it wasn't a sticky mess. The crust was very very thick, I've always wanted more crust on other cheesecakes. On the description, it says it's "jasmine scented almond shortbread cookie crust" slightly saltier than most crusts I've had, but still very enjoyable. I've only had the traditional graham cracker crust and I'm afraid this almond shortbread crust has ruined all other cheesecake crusts for me. I have been disappointed at a lot of places using pandan, because the flavor just wasn't there, not Muse cheesecakes though. Pandan was present indeed. I would have loved if it was a little stronger, but I think that would have overpowered the cheesecake. Each component of the cheesecake are so different and complex on its own. They come together in delicious harmony to make this beautiful slice. I grew up with a lot of Vietnamese food and pandan has a very special place in my stomach.. heart! I've never seen jasmine used outside of tea and condensed milk outside of Vietnamese iced coffee. Kiana definitely has a way with these ingredients and she's a cheesecake goddess! I really can't wait to try the calamansi, Ube, and whatever else is getting cooked up in this delicious kitchen.

Stopped by for some Birthday treats to go. I picked the brownie, marionberry cheesecake, and a…read morelemon tart. All the items are very pretty and were packaged individually in nice little boxes. You can even grab a free birthday candle by the register! Delicious goodies that we both liked a lot!Cute shop with a cozy feel, friendly staff. I may have gotten lucky but I was there on a Saturday afternoon it was easy to park right next to their block in a one hour zone.

Such a cute space to relax in! Feels like I stepped inside an Instagram reel. We tried a slice of…read moretheir pistachio raspberry cake and got 4 macarons to go. The cake was divine! Solid without being too dense, pieces of pistachio throughout the cake, with a thick raspberry frosting that wasn't overbearingly sweet. I would definitely buy again! Service was fast and friendly. You order at the counter. There's a water station with cutlery and napkins, and we bussed our own table. Would definitely return!

wow wow wow. i had…read morean early doctors appointment in the area and while i was there i looked up breakfast sandwiches near me. The Pie spot popped up and the reviews were great so i decided to head over to grab one. jackie helped me at the counter & they were so warm and friendly. they recommended the marionberry pie, it was delicious! i ordered the spam breakfast sandwich. it was pipping hot and absolutely insane. the housemade english muffin was soft & fluffy. the perfect vessel for a breakfast sandwich. the egg was perfectly cooked and topped with my fav, american cheese. the surprise was the outstanding sauce they put on it. holy smokes, it was DELICIOUS. super flavorful and complimented everything so nicely. i'm still thinking about how good it was. i got the s'mores pies and a peach pie along with the marionberry jackie recommended. the s'mores was truly exceptional, gimme 15 right now. my perfect dessert. i love the fruit pies as well. the peach was flavorful and the crust was perfectly flaky. the marionberry was delicious, flavorful and paired perfectly with a lil vanilla ice cream :) pricing is SO reasonable for portion sizes. the inside is small but there were plenty of seats while i was in there. parking can be a bit tricky but this place is WORTH IT. i truly can not wait to come back & grab a breakfast sandwich & some pies. The Pie Spot rocks so hard

Came here during my last two visits to Portland, and will keep coming back!…read more It's a small location next to a bagel shop, so this place can fill up quickly. The staff was friendly and were happy to answer our questions. I'm a huge fan of the breakfast sandwich with Spam. The bread was toasted perfectly, the American cheese was melted just right, and the house Hank's sauce took the whole sandwich up another notch. Definitely a solid way to start the day. I also enjoyed the Marionberry pie, which was a great sweet finish,but not too sweet. They have a ton of choices when it comes to both sweet and savory pies, so there's plenty to keep coming back for. Already looking forward to my next Portland visit so I can try some more!

Great food cart pod! I can see why the vegan community love coming here! Skidblandir is 100% vegan,…read morebut most of the food carts have vegan options! Love this so much! I also got sushi at Rollin' Fresh. I had a hard time finding street parking, and I was running a little late meeting friends, so I parked in the nearby parking lot that was $5 for all day Saturday. Loved the indoor space, loved the unique wall mural! I need to come back to order from the other carts!

One of my favorite food cart pods. It's got a unique theme, a bit gothic, with a ton of outdoor…read morecovered space, a huge firepit, and an indoor full bar with great na and alcoholic drinks and friendly staff that keep things clean. The other plus is that every food cart is really outstanding. A huge variety of food, all very good. I especially like Rollin Fresh and the waffle place but have had good meals from all of them!

The food here is TOP TIER we sampled from multiple carts and everything we ate was delicious and…read moremade to order. The service was genuinely nice and welcoming. The ambiance is perfect for the food carts. I could see having out here for a long time with friends and family. Maybe bringing a game to hang out. Would highly recommend checking it out! (The Gyro was amazing.)

Was so excited to try out the foot cart spots in PDX, but after coming to Cartopia, it was a bit…read moreunderwhelming we didn't end up visiting others. We ate at BKK (Thai food) and the Pad Thai was standard. They also have a Mexican place, Pizza Place, Poutine/Fries, and Beer/Wine I believe. Lots of outdoor seating available and it wasn't too packed/busy for ~6pm on a Friday. They have porta-potty's that's locked with a code. They're never a favorite of mine. Parking is also a bit difficult around, but we ended up finding a spot around the residential area nearby.

Whew! Loved Cheese & Crack Snack Shop and will be thinking about it for a long time to come =')…read more Came here from a recommendation from a friend as an afternoon snack. Hubs & I shared the Beecher's & Brie Brulee and The Cheese & Crack Sundae. The Beecher's & Brie Brulee was honestly very good and shareable for 2 people. I've been a bit obsessed with brulee cheese since having it in Italy, but rarely see it anywhere so I was excited to see it here! And it was delish. Like an adult's lunchables, you can build your own sweet or salty or savory bite! Yum! The Cheese & Crack Sundae was delicious Vanilla Soft-Serve with a chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallow that make it like a s'more ice cream sundae. Really loved it, as it was *not to sweet* and I loved the toasted marshmallow bites. Service was fairly quick. They have one unisex restroom that was fairly clean. Parking is easy (street parking) if you don't mind walking a little.

Visited on a Wednesday night, thinking maybe there wouldn't be a long line, but I was surely wrong!…read moreWaited about 25-30 minutes, but I felt that it was worth it (for once!). The cones are $4 and you have the option to add flavored "dust" such as espresso, matcha, beet, and malt. My wife chose the malt dust with an added chocolate cowboy hat. She was very pleased with, but found the ganache at the bottom of the cone entirely too rich. Each cone offers a large amount of ice cream, and there did not appear to be sizes, but all in all, a very instagrammable and delicious cone. I opted for the banana pudding sundae, which consisted of the vanilla soft service and banana pudding topped with two Nilla wafers. I do this this could be a bit improved by adding Nilla wafers throughought the cup, but it was creamy and satisfied the sweet tooth nonethless. The indoor space was cozy with a few seats either facing the kitchen or the window. There's also an outdoor platform that most people opted for since the line really made inside feel crowded. Staff was friendly and delivered orders accurately in spite of crowds. I would love to return to cheese plates and/or the brie & marionberry sammy. Would 100% recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat with both traditional and more creative flavor profiles.

A Little Neighborhood Gem Worth Finding!…read more While visiting Oregon, my friend and I decided to make a quick stop at Loretta Jean's Pie Shop, and I'm so glad we did! First off, this is one of those places where you'll probably need to find parking on a side street and walk a little, but trust me, it's worth it! The shop is tucked right into a neighborhood, and it has such a cute, cozy feel. It honestly reminded me of someone taking Grandma's old kitchen and turning it into a little diner. There's a counter, a rotating pie display case, and plenty of baked goodies to tempt you, but obviously the pies are the stars of the show! I decided to try a slice of salted honey pie, while my friend ordered the banana cream pie. Now, I'd never had salted honey pie before, and WOW! I really enjoyed it! It had such a wonderful flavor that I actually left wanting to try baking one myself. My friend let me taste her banana cream pie, and the best way I can describe it is like eating a banana cloud! The cream practically melted in my mouth, and it had that lovely banana flavor without being overpowering. It was delicious! The prices were reasonable, especially considering the portions. These aren't tiny little slices of pie. They're generous, tall slices that actually feel worth what you're paying. They also have sodas and water available if you want something to drink. The shop was a little crowded when we visited, but honestly, I can understand why! You might have to wait in line or wait for a table, but you can also take your pie to go. There's some outdoor seating as well, which is a nice option. We stopped in for what was supposed to be a quick snack, and it turned out to be one of those little places I'm really glad we discovered. Cute atmosphere, delicious pie, generous portions, and reasonable prices. I would absolutely go back again! If you're in the area and love pie, this little neighborhood gem is worth a stop!

Holy pie! How does one write a review for the best pie shop and bakery one has ever been to? I…read moresuppose it's one word at a time. So here we go... I've heard about Lauretta Jean's pies for quite some time but have never actually made it inside to get me some and when I finally did make it in, it wasn't pie that I ordered. Overwhelmed by the fabulous display of baked goods that erupted in my face as I entered through the door, I did the one thing I said to myself I wasn't going to do - I ordered something other than pie. Ok, well now, I guess I just have to go back because I know there's some pie there calling my name. Cute and adorable, Lauretta Jean's is all it's reputation makes it out to be. Service was friendly and came with a smile. Ordering my chocolate cream puff was easy and quick, even with a short line ahead of me, and I downed that delectable treat so fast it made my head spin. I wish I'd gone back and gotten some pie as well but hey, you know that just means I have to return. Check out some of the kinds of pies: salted honey, lemon chess, chocolate honeycomb, tart cherry and more. As well as pies, there were brownies, cookies, scones, biscuits, rugalach and more fabulous items filling the display case. Quick - go get you some! And have an espresso to top it off! You won't be disappointed.

Great cookies and you can tell the ingredients are top quality. The flavors are amazing! Super…read morekind staff and it was fun to open their surprise bags and see what was in it. Happy to have found this spot.

My friend and I were looking for a sweet treat so we stopped in for some cookies. Lots of fun…read moreflavors and sizes to pick from. The owner was filled with lots of advice on where to visit around the neighborhood, which was funny and entertaining. The cookies were soft and hit the spot!

The espresso tonic with raspberry puree was refreshing and bitter with a little sweetness from the…read moreraspberry puree. I've been dreaming of this drink since getting it a week ago lol I visited on a Saturday around 12ish and my friend and I easily got a table. There were a couple other small groups but the seating was nicely spaced. Their baristas were very nice and helpful. 10/10 would recommend. Ps cute cups too!

after being let down by many portland recommendations at last a enjoyable surprise!…read moretook me so long to narrow down which coffee shops to try in the city. I saw that they had their fall seasonal drinks and decided to give them a go. I chose the stroopwaffel latte And was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it very much. I also tried their blueberry cheesecake croissant which was also very good! not overwhelmingly sweet. I love the interior and their iconic book corner, it's definitely not in your usual coffee shop. They also have a selection of adaptogenic drinks which I was just too afraid to try after all the disappointing food and drink items I had experienced before visiting here, but I would definitely be open to trying on my next visit. Staff were super nice, parking was easy to access, and bathrooms were clean and secured.

This is one of the most unique coffee houses I have ever been to. It routinely is on Portland's…read more'must-visit' lists, with good reason. This is one of the city's oldest coffee houses and it is in an old house. They are only open at night and they serve desserts, coffees, and teas. We came here on a weekend night around halloween and waited about 40 minutes for a table for 2. They do not take reservations ahead of time, so during the busy times I would expect to wait. The ambiance is amazing. There are all sorts of spooky knick-knacks around the house. The selection of treats and coffees was excellent. We got a ginger cake, a chocolate cake, some tea and some coffee. Everything was excellent. Honestly, the combination of the vibes and the treats is excellent. This is absolutely a place worth checking out!

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.