As always a big fan of the spicy Ivan sandwich and coffee here. They have many bagel and sandwich selection and has a nice local vibe! read more

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I was ignored at the counter for close to 10 minutes. But more so they sell your email information. I paid with my credit card and never opted in for any email, I paid for a bagel then I started receiving unsolicited emails. Food was ok. read more

This coffee shop is a bit unusual in the sense that it is small. There are just few tables and high seating setup. They also offer food which I think is pretty good. I ordered a latte and a "very toasted bagel." The latte was good. I enjoyed the bagel even though other people would have returned it thinking it's burned (you don't want me making popcorn for you...). There was one person working who I think was one of the partners. He was friendly and helpful even though he could barely keep up. There's plenty of street parking, but don't come here if you think you're going to camp out for hours and do work, but rather come here if you want to spend a bit of time enjoying a friend's or wife's company... read more

Red Square Cafe - One of the best lattes I've had a long time... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

best little unknown brunch haven, I'm pretty sure there is an angel behind the counter - food and drinks pretty amazing. I had hot cocoa and a Spicy Ivan - best bagel I've had in Portland. Vibe is excellent, too, barely anyone here at the moment. Enjoy! read more

Good coffee, good food, good music, friendly service, free WiFi! Conveniently located if you're getting your brakes repaired at Cooke's. read more

Red Square Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best bagel sandwich spot! Great food, tea selection & friendly service. You can add veggies & hot sauce to your sandwich which made it another level. read more

Red Square Cafe - Egg & cheese bagel sandwich (asked for veggies & hot sauce) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The one star reviews on this place are so old and clearly not relevant anymore, this place exceeded every expectation I had. Originally planned to try Tabor Bread across the street but the line was so long and it was super overpriced, so walked in and tried this modest looking café. Prices were great. The man took our order and walked around the counter to hand us our food when it was done. The best part is that the bagel sandwiches were actually so good (crazy cheese pull on the bacon, egg and cheese). Will absolutely be coming back here and I think people should really give it a try despite kind of a rundown appearance. read more

Red Square Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Revisited and still amazing. The owner does such a great job to accommodate every guest. And you can taste every ingredient in this sandwich. Added benefit when the owner makes the sandwiches: he even grills the deli meat. That's is so smart since it elevated the typical deli meat taste. Yumm. Adding a cold brew to it makes it a great lunch snack read more

Red Square Cafe - Another great sandwich at the red square. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing mocha. The specially sourced cocoa made it the best mocha I have had. I'm going to need another one of those soon.

Great coffee and Friendly service. I've been coming to the spot for years when I'm in the neighborhood.

For the next few months I will be driving the teen to SE Portland for an activity on Sundays and will have to entertain myself for 90 minutes. Not long enough for a big adventure but not short enough to just wait in the lobby. So my first time out I chose Red Square Cafe for an iced mocha. There is a tiny parking lot and one hour street parking. Teen's dad met me there and he ate a bagel sandwich with his coffee. My coffee was good. The barista was great. The space is small, with bar seating for their computer using patrons (it really is an internet cafe) and maybe 6 tables. There is a clean restroom. The ex enjoyed his bagel sandwich. I had a bite and it was well done. There are some interesting characters coming in and out because of the location I think. The barista did a good job handling them. She has to be part social worker and part bouncer in addition to cooking and pulling shots. I hope they pay her OK. I am likely to return. I was not bored at all. read more

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At last! We now have another place to get true European roast coffee, dark, rich, and flavorful! While I admire Heart Coffee's pioneering work in light roasts, it is too acidic and not the coffee experience for me. Sadly, after this became a national trend and then that trend reversed a few years back, while other cities moved back to more traditional roasts, Portland did not. Any cup of Joe here is generally sour and anything but smooth. This has made me a religiously dedicated Spella Caffé acolyte, it pleases me no end that I now have at least two more alternatives (Marino Café serves Bosnian coffee) for a great cup... and on my side of the river! The folks were absolutely charming, the space entertaining, and... workstations? Yay! They also have convenient bike and horsey parking out front, as well as outdoor sheeting. Perfect! read more

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They have avocado garlic cream cheese, people. Avocado garlic cream cheese Five stars. read more

Its a corner coffee shop. We just needed breakfast calories and slappy cakes had 50 people out front. I had a bagel sandwich and it was fine. read more

Went for a late lunch and the sandwiches were delicious and made when ordered. Delightful conversation with the gentleman working.

It was my lucky day at the Red Square Cafe. I came in looking for a cookie at closing time. They were out, sadly, but the staff didn't want me to leave empty handed so they gave a delicious chocolate donut! It was so nice! Thank you! read more

A really great neighborhood spot. Welcoming and friendly people, and the bagels are very good with lots of options. My only issue is that the coffee out on the counter is stronger than I like. It's pretty strong. read more

Friendly staff Fantastic bagel egg sandwich Great place to be on your computer or whatever you'd like read more

Thankful for a 20oz latte! The sweet Irene bagel sandwich is amazing!! Love creative menus and this one is awesome. read more

Red Square Cafe - Sweet Irene breakfast Sammie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This restaurant is litterally appropriately named: it's a square red building. Of course, it's so much more than that. Ron and I stumbled on this very cute place awhile ago. We decided to stop for lunch and am so glad we did. After perusing the menu, we ordered at the counter. We were shortly rewarded with a delicious pastrami sandwich for me and a great-looking turkey sandwich for Ron. I have to admit when we first walked in, we both thought this was a charming coffee shop because of its small size. The signage is hung up above the order counter. Once we realized that, we were OK. The service staff is excellent and friendly. The venue is super clean and nicely decorated. There's plenty of parking on the street. There are also three computers for customers to use, making this into an internet cafe. We enjoyed our meal very much. I urge you to visit and enjoy! read more

Great coffee, a friendly barista, and good food. What else are you looking for? I particularly enjoy the cafe au lait.

Great sandwiches. Friendly staff and good value for your money. It's a hidden gem. I have never had anything bad from this place. Highly recommend it. Check it out people read more

On a recent visit to Portland I perused google maps for some great coffee and breakfast. Upon checking out their menu, I was immediately interested in visiting Red Square Cafe. I walked a mile to get there, but it was 100% worth it. I got the Spicy Ivan bagel breakfast sandwich (a fried egg, ham, sriracha, pepper jack cheese, tomato on a jalapeño cheddar bun) and an americano. This has to be the most satisfying bagel I've ever eaten :) Highly recommend getting out of bed for this place! read more

Red Square Cafe - Spicy Ivan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm more humanist than communist. After my first visit this morning I think Red Square is too. This is a café for the proletariat. Upon stepping in from the cold, hard world, I was enveloped in savory fryer smoke. I first noticed that in lieu of whimsical Portlandia art, there are a couple Russian-themed posters hanging on the cinder block walls. The utilitarian amenities seemed to suggest that if you desire Starbucks Reserve then you can scoot your fancy a$$ directly up to 1633 NE 39th Ave. After I received my order of black coffee and a custom bagel sandwich, it was clear that if you just want/need a quick, hot, delicious drink and a sandwich, this is the place. While I was there most patrons (including myself) were unaccompanied in their quest for caffeine. Only two individuals brought a stalwart canine companion with them. And (thankfully) on this eve of Trump's inauguration I did not overhear a single political or philosophically-tinged word. The service was expedient and faultlessly friendly. The passwordless wifi was fast. The facilities were clean. But there are no coat hooks or overstuffed furniture for a reason: your exiguous destiny awaits you somewhere out THERE, comrade. read more

Red Square Cafe - WSJ: Democracy is dependent on war. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Like a neighborhood coffee shop. Strategically close to where I do my laundry. Coffee is great (I drink diesel only), food is great, place is clean, and the Staff is always super friendly (even early). Yes, it is an Internet Cafe as well. It's Portlandia. Yes, some of the tables wobble. Deal with it. Every reason to stop here for a bite, a coffee, and a smile. read more

Red Square Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Super friendly staff & delicious (bagel & ice chai drink). Baby & I just got out of an event and stopped by for a quick in & out trip (those with active babies know what I'm talking about). My little one was walking (1-year old baby) in and out of the place, interrupting the staff, talk to the customers, etc. and everyone was just very kind and patient with us. Baby did this not once but several times going in and out of the place -we were sitting outside. Thank you for everything and the friendly experience. read more

Red Square Cafe - That's my little one enjoying the drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The lox cream cheese bagel I got here was good, like very standard, but the customer service is really exceptional. Very friendly team. read more

Red Square Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The breakfast bagel sandwich delivers on the broken promises of international socialism. Edit: Compelled to come back after my first bite of this apple cinnamon pastry thing. It truly eases the plight of this poor proletariat. read more

If I could leave 0 stars I would. I've gone here about 3 times now and every single time they've forgotten about my order, taking over 30 minutes to make me a bagel with cream cheese. Neither of these times was the cafe anywhere near busy. Maybe two other customers. I continued to give them another chance each time assuming mistakes just happen but realistically they don't care how long you have to wait or if you ever even get a bagel. Plus trash customer service and aggressively flirty men! read more

I love this coffee shop for the unique vibe, great coffee and food, cool staff and the great little place it is tucked away on Belmont. I very much appreciate being able to have coffee and food on site during this pandemic thanks for letting people sit down! read more

The breakfast bagel sandwich hits the spot!! Super friendly business and the perfect spot to stop on your morning coffee walk :)

Pros: Chill vibes with great coffee.. the staff is excellent. Cons: It gets a little smoky when the cook burns something but that should be expected. And the seating is very tight. Overall, I'm back again today. read more

Burnt my bagel to a crisp, the prices are fair but there really isn't anything wow worthy here.

I was definitely surprised at how good my latte was after coming in here. Not that it looked dive-y but it wasn't the usual "trendy" Portland coffee shop. And maybe I'm alone in this, but I love that they put ketchup on their bagel sandwich, which was also delicious. The staff was very friendly and it was well priced. It could be a bit bigger and have a larger selection of bagel sandwiches, but I'm probably spoiled from being a regular at Spielman's. Good coffee, great sandwiches, nice people. read more

Adorable, intimate cafe serving espresso, great sandwiches, beer and friendly service and atmosphere.

My husband and I are visiting our son for the weekend and found this amazing coffee shop in his neighborhood. From the moment we walked in, Lenaia and the staff there were kindness personified! They were really busy, but kept a smile on their faces and took time to make sure that every guest felt important. The coffee was fantastic!! We will definitely make this our regular stop when we're in town! read more

Attached to the newly-located Belmont Computers and nearly across from Movie Madness, Red Square Caf offers basic Portland coffee shop service (Stumptown Coffee, Voodoo Donuts, glass-bottle sodas) along with computer amenities. They have four computers on hand and half an hour of surfing time is included with your coffee. If you want more, shell over a small fee. They also offer printing and faxing services, and it's a much more pleasant place to do your office tasks than kinkos! read more

I apologize to Red Star, you are not the cafe i thought i was at, apparently it is Red Square- apparently even my russian ancestry was not enough to prevent my name confusion. I will say that reading other reviews gives me hope that maybe i was there on a bad wi fi day, hoping i was as this is the closest cafe to my house- but the same review stands..... if i were to say i wanted to like it, it is only cause im inherently lazy, not due to any buzz id heard about the place. the only thing i liked was the mentally ill man who was talking to the guy working there- i hadnt heard a good paranoid rant in awhile- and the barista seemed like a really good guy. he was fun. i hadnt heard a good paranoid rant in awhile. i guess i should also say i liked that i was given a take away cup when i had said, coffee for here, cause i did take it away mere minutes after my arrival and here's why: 1. i only pay to drink coffee when i cant steal my neighbors internet (just got clear though and not bad so far) or when i play mafia wars on facebook instead of working on my resume/phd application. i know this doesnt make sense but i tend to be more productive at a cafe- or maybe just embarrassed at the prospect of someone seeing me play mafia wars. 2. i got the coffee, sat down, tried to get online. it took a little longer than usual but finally got online. 3. no internet after 8 minutes of tap action on the firefox. 4. i asked the guy working there if he thought internet was especially slow today. 5. he blamed it on Paco. Paco is my toshiba laptop. the guy said that Paco must have some virus or issue. Paco does not. i know this cause Paco has no problem at stumptown or crema. 6. i asked if he thought the built in computers would be faster, he said, yes, 10 times faster. sadly, a purchase of a 3 dollar coffe only entitles you to 10 or 15 minutes on computers. shitty. read more

Red Square is a decidedly "meh" coffee shop that I come back to every once in awhile because it's conveniently close to a laundromat I use from time to time. As Portland coffee shops go, there's really nothing special here. Decent coffee, decent food, and free wifi. I've had mistakes made on drinks or bagel sandwiches a couple times, but employees have always been great about sorting these things out. I'll probably never go out of my way to go to Red Square, but I'll happily stop by when I'm in the area looking for a coffee or a place to do some work. This place is a perfect benchmark for a coffee shop that is "A-OK." read more

I guess this really is an internet cafe. They still have those? Of course they do. And they should. Listen to my inner dialog write itself. Not everyone has a laptop and a smart phone, and they shouldn't! So the place is kinda small, and a bunch of computer monitors at the "bar seats" makes it even a bit more crowded. But this is the place I would want to hang if I were visiting Portland and needed access to internet. Oh to have this place to look for housing when first I moved here - as opposed to soulless Kinkos across the city. So finding a table big enough for two was tough. There's only three of them and two were already taken. There's some shelves of self-serve food wrapped to go without prices. Yesterdays maybe... I get a yummy looking blueberry scone with sugar on top to go with a much needed coffee. The house coffee was pretty good, definitely on the mild side - not too much bite. I ordered a chicken & rice soup which was brought to me by the server. I really enjoyed it! Thick and maybe lemony? A small bowl for $2.50 was perfect for lunch. A quiet business meeting taking place, a slightly louder meeting of douche-nozzles (or 1+ friend), a few stragglers on computers. A somewhat dark place, with a serving area like a square whole cut out of the wall as you enter. A little on the squishy side (tight quarters) but perfectly comfy once you sit. Decent or better food, access to internet for the internet-less (don't know the price for that), free wifi... All in all, and for what it is, this place has a certain panache and a style that I like. read more