I'm not sure how I ever missed this spot in my own neighborhood. It's a cafe inside of a vintage shop. I came here to get a coffee and ended up getting some lunch takeout. Inside the cafe area is pretty cool, a bunch of seating with a walk up and order counter. The prices are really good too, pastries for only a few dollars and a cup of soup for 5 or so. Before or after you eat, you can peruse the shop. It's pretty big land laid out nicely. The employees were nice and this must be a good deal because the majority of the folks were elderly. I ordered a curried chicken salad sandwich and chili and cornbread. The sandwich was flavorful and appropriately seasoned, although the chicken was a much larger dice than it should've been for a sandwich. Next time I'd probably ask for the white como bread to be toasted. The chili was nothing to write home about-it was on the watery side and more like a soup and less like a chili. It did have kidney and black beans which you don't see too often, so I give them credit for creativity. Would not get it again. However, the cornbread was absolutely delicious and I would get three more pieces and just make my own chili at home. All in all, this is such a cool spot that I'll definitely be hitting up again. The coffee was decent and they had super long biscotti and other totally affordable pastries. I walked through the shop and even though I didn't buy anything I wanted to. Check it out! read more

Monti's Cafe - Chili and cornbread - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Cute little cafe inside a cool antique store. I really like the cozy seating that feels like you're in a little library. There is also a great outdoor seating area if weather permits. They have a great selection of drinks, cookies, bagels, pastries and other full meals. I had a daily soup options which was a sausage tortellini. It was just ok. I'd be interested in trying other items. The cookies looked delicious! My mom got the yogurt parfait which was packed with fresh berries and granola. It was very yummy! Service was quick and staff was really friendly. read more

Monti's Cafe - Sausage Tortellini Soup, Card Game and Yogurt Parfait - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The cookies and tea here is amazing! The staff is kind, and the room radiates with a cozy feeling. read more

This place is so cute!! I recommend asking for your sandwich grilled. The cookies are no joke!! Not to mention the lemon cheesecake; perfect balance of lemon. This is my new favorite spot to grab some lunch and get work done. read more

Monti's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went to get coffee for the company I work for an had alll different kinds of orders, ended up getting all of the same drinks, the blended drinks were already started the separate from the coffee and whatever they attempted to put inside when I got it read more

Monti's Cafe - Blended and other coffee - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Simple and excellent at what they do. This spot is in a part of town that most things tend to be hard to get to, and not worth the time once you are there. They have broken that trend by being very worth your while. I have always enjoyed my experience and the service here. Whether with someone familiar or a fresh face I do not recognize, they are consistently friendly, attentive, and make the stop enjoyable and worth working around the awkward traffic. The fact that this is (essentially) inside an antiques mall makes for a fun environment. In the right day, you'll go out of your way for this. That day is a mid week day off that you have decided to treat yourself well by relaxing. read more

A pleasant place to meet with friends to visit and talk. It's not packed with lone people on a computer taking up a whole table like many other coffee shops in Portland (maybe I should keep this a secret). I usually just order a drink (chai or latte) and a pastry, so I can't speak to other menu items. Parking is of course a challenge on Stark St. but I usually manage to find a place not too far away. read more

My latte was served quickly. Their selection of pastries and biscuits looked very good. More is going on here than I could've imagined. For just an antique shop , anyway. So the next time when surfing at Monticello, I'll grab a bite to eat with my coffee. read more

Monti's Cafe - Everything for breakfast and lunch - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

exceptionally slow service must have a lot of turnover here. not the place to go for fast coffee service

I recently met a friend for a quick lunch at Monti's - then on to the antique mall for shopping. We absolutely love the ambiance there. The last time I ordered a sandwich there was about 4 years ago. I remember it was the Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich. It was delicious! However, this time it was an entirely different sandwich. The only thing curry about it was the name and the color. The bread it was served on was very good though. The curry chicken filling had bits of carrot and a LOT of yellow mustard in it - which is decidedly NOT in curry. I only ate half of it even though I hadn't eaten breakfast in anticipation of having that yummy sandwich (that I'd had before). Whoever is preparing the food should research what goes into a traditional chicken curry and go from there. In any case, please take out the mustard! It completely ruined the sweet, spicy, savory flavor of the curry. read more

I absolutely love this place! From the minute I walk into the courtyard, it makes me happy. Such a warm and inviting cafe, it reminds me of the cute cafes we had in my small hometown. Fantastic cookies and baked goods and the sandwich selection is always stellar. Not to mention the selection of mimosas to purchase before shopping the antiques. It really is such a pleasant experience every time I go, and the people that work there are always so friendly. It's truly a little oasis in our neighborhood - definitely one of my favorite spots! read more

I ordered the curry chicken salad since I was looking for something light. I was expecting the curry to be the dominant flavor, but my was I wrong. All I could taste was mustard, yuck! This is not what I anticipated. I ended up trying the cranberry chicken salad which had a sour mayonnaise flavor and was chock full of nuts. Neither of which I was in the mood for that day. I should have just stuck with iced tea. Unfortunately, based on these two menu items, I cannot recommend this cafe. read more

Ultimate relaxation! If you like the idea of reading a book while having your coffee / tea and some sweets, and then you want to stretch just get up and walk into the connecting Antique Shop! Monti's Cafe is the reality version of my description! It is not a dream, it is real, come by and see for yourself, the Cafe is set in a "library" with books you can re-savour or discover, people here are not in a rush, so don't look like you are in a rush too! If you want to just grab a coffee and go, then go some place else! Friendly service and good home made soups & pastries too! read more

Monti's Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

STAFF is really wonderful and the prices can't be beat, and then you can shop the antique mall for interesting things you know you want but you don't need read more

The food is delicious and the ambience is perfect. Staff is always friendly and remembers their regulars. What's even better is the adjoining antique shop where you can browse while sipping your delicious coffee, tea or mimosa! Highly recommend a visit. read more

I had a wonderful cranberry/chicken/walnut sandwich on sour rye bread with a cup of chowder. It was very good, and located inside Montecello's. Lovely, and great service! read more

What a great idea to have a little cafe inside of a huge vintage marketplace. You can grab a latte or a mimosa and sip while you browse the store. They have some good food options, as well, with a variety of sandwiches (including breakfast sammies), salads, quiche, soup, and some tempting sweet treats, too. Seating is limited so if you want to sit eat, depending on what time of day it is, that may be a challenge. East They offer a half-sandwich portion as well. The Hubs and I each ordered a half-sandwich, which cake with a smaller serving of chips and a pickle spear. The Hubs had the ham & Swiss on rye, which was a good, basic sandwich. I had the chicken salad sandwich, which normally vines on a croissant but if you order the half-size you have to pick a different bread because they won't cut the croissant in half. If you order the chicken salad sandwich, I'd stick with the full side or pick something else because the bread completely fell apart after 2 bites and I ate the rest with a fork. Oh well, lesson learned, and it was still good. I also had one of their seasonal coffee drinks, a honey lavender breve, which was delicious. They do have other non-dairy milk options, including oat milk - yay! read more

Good neighborhood coffee and eating space. The soups here are good and rich which is one of the main factors I use in rating places, the food isn't fancy but well done. Indoor seating is more like visiting a book store or friend's house then a cafe, which is a big draw for me. I would have given them a five-star except that occasionally some of the pastries can be a little underdone. Update: at the moment 12/10/2022 their closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, don't know if this is permanent or not. read more

This cute little cafe was a perfect spot to meet a friend and catch up. They have several options for beverages, as well as pastries and food choices. I had a blended decaf latte with sugar free caramel syrup. It was refreshing and not overly sweet. I also had a lemon blueberry scone which was delicious. My friend had a strawberry mocha iced beverage that he said was really good, along with a biscotti which he said is one of the best he's had. We also had a chocolate chip cookie which was huge and just slightly underbaked--perfect for a sweet treat! There was spaced seating indoors, as well as seating on their front patio. The cafe is attached to an antique store, but we didn't take the time to browse through it this time. read more

I love this place all times of the day. With the permanent outdoor patio it's heaven. read more

Monti's Cafe - Outdoor - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Nice variety of food & drink. Great indoor & (seasonal) outdoor dining areas. It's nice to have a mimosa if non-alcohol beverage to take with you as you shop. read more

Love the restaurant, great place to meet my sister although its over an hours drive for me. I've spent alot at the antique store and cafe as well. So when a very pushy group takes over the seating . Then crowds us out it ruins our time. Paying customers should be able to pick their desired seating and not be asked to move. Very rude.... read more

Connected to an antique mall, this cute cafe is a great place to stop for a hot beverage, a bite to eat or even just a sweet treat. They have ample seating, both inside and out, and their staff is incredibly kind and friendly making this place a very pleasant experience. read more

Very friendly workers, always really sweet to costumers. The Antique store in the back is very beautiful, they aren't dusty or dirty. When I went there the place gave off this positive and sweet vibe. I absolutely love the sandwiches they make, and they have a really good cornbread read more

WOW! A coffeehouse/cafe inside an antique mall. Does life get any better than that? Located inside of Montocello Antique Marketplace this cafe can be accessed via the gate inside the mall or there is a separate street level entrance across from the counter. This place is a great rest stop for the serious antique shopper. Those of us that like to take their time and look at things we need a place to rest and grab a cup. They have numerous bookshelves in the cafe and a ton of seating options. They have various cappuccino and tea options as well as sweets and some sandwiches. Super friendly service with a smile. I could hang out here everyday. Coffee and antiques under one roof ....what is not to love? read more

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We dropped into Monti's today at about 11:15 am, MAINLY because I saw a big sign out front that said "BREAKFAST". so I asked if I could still get a Breakfast sandwich, and the older(BITTER) woman behind the counter said(WITH ATTITUDE), " Well, since there is nobody here, I guess I could make you one. But we normally stop at 1030".... Fine, so I ordered a Breakfast sandwich. I then asked what comes on the sandwich? She says, " We only have one sandwich". So, I said, "FINE.. but what is ON IT? she says......"Ham egg and cheese"... I said. OK, I will have it". Well, needless to say, I was unhappy with the sandwich. It had tomato slices on it, and the bread was white, when I asked for wheat. The woman was rude and acted like she was really annoyed with me. First off. DON'T say you'll make a customer a sandwich if it's really a problem. You ruined my FIRST trip to Monti's and doubt I will EVER go back. The manager/owner should talk to you about how to deal with customers because you clearly do NOT know now... and if you are the manager/owner, then your cafe is doomed. The coffee was acidic and COLD. Probably because it was made at 8:00 am and left to sit for three hours. it was over $7.00 for a foul sandwich and cold coffee. I would rather go to Safeway and order the 1.99 breakfast sandwich and $1.00 OJ. or coffee. It's ten times better, with friendly people, and a third the price. Time to re-evaluate your place. CAFE???? NOT. read more

I've stopped by a few times now and am pretty satisfied with the place. I think it's just genius to combine a coffee shop & an antique shop for customers to enjoy a nice cup of coffee while exploring. I ordered a hazelnut/vanilla latte my first time and was pretty content with it. I wish there would have been a bit more hazelnut but other than that all was good. I'd pass on their hot chocolate though... It's a bit flavorless. The staff was super friendly though. I'll definitely be back! read more

Monti's Cafe - Blackberry Italian Soda - Cafes Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great spot, friendly service and they love my pup. They make great baked goods and have a nice variety of food and drinks. If you like to shop you can grab a drink and walk around and look at all kinds of interesting stuff. There is a nice seating area available inside and a couple of tables outside too. My favorites are the ginger molasses cookies and the quiche but I am usually happy with whatever I get. read more

Stopped in here the other day after reading all the positive reviews. It's definitely a cute little place. Pretty friendly staff. I got the special which was a ham and cheese croissant w/cup of soup. The croissant tasted good, although it was flat as a pancake, the soup was bland...i mean really bland, even after dumping salt and pepper it was still tasteless. At $8.95 i was disappointed. My friend got half a cheese sandwich(which looked sad because they don't grill half sandwiches [there is also and extra charge if you want your sandwich grilled on a panini maker...how hard is it really]) and the other soup of the day. It was just as bland as the one i received. They boast homemade soups, but i've had better from a can. Plus for $3 to add a cup of soup to a 7 dollar sandwich, i expect better. read more

I have been coming to Monti's Café for a few months now. I stopped in today for some lunch and my usual white chocolate mocha. The white chocolate mocha was delicious as always. I tried the Special: Turkey and bacon on a croissant with a side of fruit, and my friend got the veggie quiche with a side salad. The wait time was longer than usual given that the place was full, but my friend and I didn't mind. The service and the quality of the food were no different than my previous experiences, which is why I keep coming back! PS: The raspberry cream cheese brownie is to die for! read more

I'm so glad to have this shop in my neighborhood. From one of a kind Xmas stockings to a new to me vintage coffee table this place screams what vintage shops should be! Nice, helpful, and knowledgable employees makes this a must stop for out of towners looking for something local and unique. Please check it out - they have some really cool items that will strike up great conversations! read more

I haven't tired anything other then the chips and bean dip but it's definitely a solid choice. Great place to get work done. Quiet without being too quiet and they bring you your food straight to your table so thats a big plus. I'll come back here again! read more

My first experience was horrible and there was a girl with bad tattoos messing up lattes... After I ran away the first time WITHOUT even looking at the market place (mistake, you'll see why), I wasn't impressed. THANKFULLY, being the kind individual that I rarely am, I gave this place another chance. There have been nothing but cute gals and guys, working there since that first scare. The Market place is amazing and the coffee is good. If the scones were gluten-free: they were amazing. If the scones were not: they were dry. Check it out when you have time to browse read more

It is a great homework place and has a fun antique store. Unfortunately the service is pretty horrible and the food is overpriced for what you're getting. Coffee I have had is lukewarm and does not taste good. I go here a lot but just for the homework space. read more

Love Monti's atmosphere - fantastic for meeting with friends, good bagels & baked goods, etc. But the wifi is *turrrrible*. Bummer as I love to come hang with friends then stick around to get work done, but not really possible here unless you want to run on your own hotspot. read more

Super good food, friendly staff. Love that dogs are allowed. Knocked off a star for prices. Pretty over priced.

This cute little cafe is located inside the Monticello Antique Marketplace off SE Stark and 60th. Wow!! Great tasting coffee!! I had a hazelnut soy latte and my fiance had a chai tea latte and both were delicious. There are shelves of cool books nestled between tables, free wi-fi and plugs for laptops. This is a great way to start a day off ....breakfast and a bite to eat and walking around this huge antique mall made up of over 100 dealers selling their precious finds. read more

Associated with the antique store next door, giving it a nice ambience, as cliched as that sounds. The latte wasn't perfect (too milky and too hot, hence 4 stars), but the raspberry white chocolate scone was fantastic. Good seating choices from tables that sit 6 to 4 to 2 and some nice wing back chairs. read more

The service was quick and friendly enough. However, the food was poorly cooked (Quiche- something they apparently ALWAYS have, never run out of), bland (Clam chowder), and overall unimpressive based on the price tag. I wouldn't eat here again. At most Id grab a coffee and pastry, but no meal items. read more

Pretty quiet little place with a good menu. It is attached to an antique store which looks to be filled with merchandise. It is a good place to get some work done using their free WiFi while enjoying a coffee or tea. read more