Hidden gem. Great bookstore/library/pub with a patio. Vax required.
Funky little neighborhood bar. If you love books and beers- this is your spot! Although a little cluttered and in need of a good clean up, the patio space was quaint. Staff is super friendly.
EDIT 5/24/22: Piping hot mushroom polenta topped with the most perfectly sauteed asparagus I've ever had. It satisfies the taste buds and feeds your soulIt's December, The season of finding a comfy chair and getting lost in a book.Unfortunately, it seems more difficult to do when you're working from home. Why struggle with keeping your focus away from work or chores at home when you can cruise down Fremont where interesting reads, good beer, and tasty morsels await you.I should be using this moment of inspiration to tune up my email copy ?
This is probably my favorite place in Portland! If you're looking for a nice cozy spot that has amazing food and drinks AND books, come here! The owner Elise is the kindest person and makes visitors feel at home.
The atmosphere was quaint. They had some vegan options on the menu for food and snacks which was nice. The plate of fries was enormous!However, I ordered a drink and paid for it and the staff immediately forgot about it and I waited over a half hour before my drink finally came to me. The staff member apologised for the situation, but it was a bit frustrating since I was not really expecting to spend that much time there.
Enjoyed that they had a good vegan option, between my big bowl of pasta and a tall glass of tasty cider I did not leave hungry. I was hoping to find a book and spend a few cozy hours here but the books are kind of randomly categorized and there were so many books and clutter that I couldn't find anything. It was also freezing cold so I wasn't enticed to stay long after finishing my meal. I would like to try coming back when it's a little warmer maybe.
We went here on a date night not knowing what to expect. For not being a full restaurant, the food was very good. The bartender recommended a kombucha with a shot of vodka and it was awesome. Even though she was the only person working, she was exceptionally fast and friendly. Will definitely be coming back.
Wonderful. Great beer, good food, friendly staff and SO MANY BOOKS
Nice place to have coffee, tea, or even a meal! Quiet and the books are fun to look at!
Fantastic place! Great aesthetic, wonderful energy. Host an event here or come find a quiet nook to read in.