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Twentysix Cafe

4.5 (126 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Cafes
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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TWENTYSIX CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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Good for working

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Jessie C.

Average coffee shop with actual food items- however compared to the rest of the options in Portland it's not the best. I got a featured brown sugar cinnamon ice latte ($5.50) and a bacon egg cheese bagel sandwich ($8). The latte was kind of flat and the syrup is minimal- I'd ask for extra on the side. The bagel sandwich was filling. Same quality as the ones in fast food chains- premade eggs that they heat up so it's somewhat rubbery but they let you pick your bagel type here. I wished for the bacon part that I got more than just one piece. The service was okay and the seating was limited but so nice!! Lots of outdoors space with natural greenery.

Sammy Bagel and Sweetened Hot Matcha Latte
Grace K.

Absolutely loved this cafe. What sold me was the perfect matcha latte. I love a good foam, creaminess, and light sweetness, this one had it all! The bagel was delicious and all reasonably priced. Very nice workers. There is an adorable patio out back as well with plenty of seating overall and tasteful music. Highly recommend checking it out for yourself.

Avocado Toast with Mama's Lil Peppers, Micro Greens and Hard Boiled Egg.
Evelyn S.

I really like this place, so much I went back a few days after trying for the first time. The coffee is strong and smooth. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is tasty and very well priced. They have wifi, indoor seating, a covered back patio and seating in front as well. I ordered the Avocado toast and loved it!

Homemade coffee soda concoction and veggie breakfast burrito
Andrew A.

I used to frequent this charming tree-lined spot because they sold Brasílena, an Italian carbonated coffee soda. But the company no longer exports to this area. The very nice barista concocted a homemade version of it and it was refreshingly yummy. Top it with Half and Half for extra goodness. The veggie burrito from Teote is a good deal and tasted better than expected. Just a nice vibe here inside and out.

Super cool register setup!
Robert C.

Hip little coffee joint in an unexpected area. Next door is a tobacco shop and beauty parlor. Really nice service when ordering. The setup is a bit odd from where the order is placed to where you pick up. I think flow could benefit it being flipped. Coffee is from my favorite spot - Terrain! I ordered An oat milk chai latte with an extra shot of espresso. It's really delicious!

Ricky R.

We came for coffee and maybe a few snacks. I don't recall who makes the cookies, but they were really good. My coffee was a little bitter. I usually grab an espresso and I had to throw quite a bit of water in there to drink it. I don't know if it was too strong or just too bitter, either way it was a tough shot. My wife enjoyed her coffee. I do want to come back and maybe try some of the breakfast food. It looked really good. I will likely try once more before giving my final review.

Breakfast burrito with meat.

Ordered a breakfast burrito and it was delicious. The place is cute, the folks working there were friendly and I even bought a print from the artist that had an exhibit there. Great little spot!

Veggie breakfast burrito
Mackenzie C.

Twentysix Cafe is a super cute local spot with outdoor seating and friendly service. I went on May 1st and they were only offering service at the door (indoor and back patio seating were closed) which I was bummed about because I wanted to check out the back deck area, but they have outdoor seating out front too. Lots of people were here on a Sunday morning and it was very dog friendly. I got an iced coconut milk latte which was delicious and came out fairly quickly. I also got a veggie breakfast burrito which came out piping hot with two very mild (but tasty!) salsa options. I really enjoyed the burrito once it cooled down enough to eat. I tried a bite of my boyfriend's avocado toast and it was delicious - I loved the lemon. If I were local to the area I would definitely be a frequent visitor!

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Shauna M.

Cute neighborhood cafe. Love all the plants and the fabulous outdoor patio out back, in addition to the sidewalk tables out front. They added a little plant pop-up from Bloke PDX last year and now I just can't resist coming to sit next to all of the plants (ok sometimes I have to buy a few to bring home with me too). Prices are decent, and they give you a slight discount if you bring in your own to-go mug. Due to the narrow space, the area around the counter can get a little tight, but it's still manageable. Good number of outlets to plug into if you want to get some work done. My only real complaint is I am not a huge fan of their house coffee. Which, being a coffee shop, is kinda important. I love their mixed drinks, but their house blend just doesn't do anything for me. If I want just a plain cup of coffee I usually go elsewhere. Street parking only, but usually not too hard to find parking in the residential neighborhood. And don't forget they serve beer and wine too with really great happy hour prices.

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Thanks for making us your place, Ritu. See you again soon!

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2 years ago

Excellent latte. Delicious Avocado Toast. Lovely sit out front. Doesn't get much better than that.

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2 years ago

Solid coffee and a covered/heated patio with the best vibe behind the indoor space. Def. a great spot to go in the summer.

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Always love coming here after a long week at work and order an extra hot vanilla latte. S/O to the baristas.

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Friendly service. Good coffee. Quaint little cafe on a side street for the local community.

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3 years ago

Ambiance was nice. Food was okay. Service was mediocre and ambivalent which unfortunately tainted our experience.

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