(503) 774-4470
5513 SE 72nd Ave
Portland,
OR
97206
45.4828
-122.5894
Neighborhoods: Mt. Scott - Arleta, Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program
ARIETA LIBRARY CAFE
Last updated 11.11.09
02/13/09
Fantastic breakfast
by pdxer77 at Citysearch
My wife a I were recommended to this place by a couple of friends, so we went over on a Tuesday to try it out. We had their famous biscuits & gravy, a BLT (with avocado), manhattan clam chowder, a side of bacon and a chocolate chip cookie (I know we ordered a little weird). The chowder was pretty solid, nothing spectacular, just good. The bacon was pretty solid, too, I like that it came a little crispy. But the BLT was one of the best we've ever had, and the biscuits and gravy we're truly the best I've ever had in this city. The sausage gravy was of the perfect consistency (not too runny but smooth and flowing). They make their own sweet potato infused biscuits, and then to top it all off they serve it with paper-thinly shaved roast pork loin, and not just a couple of slices, there was plenty (about 10-12). The owner waited on us (on everyone actually), and he told us they do the pork themselves, but the sausage comes from Otto's. There was definitely no room in there to make sausage. It definitely gives Toast (just down the street, and our other favorite b-fast in the area) a run for its money. We can't wait to go back, but it definitely won't be on a weekend. It must get just downright ugly, because the place is so small we got the last table at noon on a Tuesday (maybe 8 tables?). Great find.
- Pros: Food and service
- Cons: none, except it's gotta be hard to get table on a weekend
09/20/08
DELISH POTATOES AND BREAD!
by PANGLE at Citysearch
I love their wheat bread, so crunchy and yummy. Their potatoes/ fries are spicy and perfect. The staff is friendly and usually prompt. The coffee is rather strong, though. My son loves just a side of eggs.
- Pros: JUST GOOD
- Cons: SMALL AREA, USUALLY A WAIT ON SUNDAYS
11/17/07
Best Coconut Macaroons EVER!
by mlrusie at Citysearch
The service is always fantastic and the servers are super attractive. The food is always delicious! And seriously the coconut macaroon dipped in dark belgium chocolate and rolled in pistachios is to die for!
- Pros: Again COCONUT MACAROONS
- Cons: The more folks that find out about his sweet, little gem the longer I have to wait for a table.
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