(503) 228-7317
701 NW 23rd Ave
(Northwest Irving Street)
Portland,
OR
97210
45.527669
-122.69854
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Northwest District
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm
Fri-Sat 11:30 am-12am
Sun 10am-10pm
Price:
$$$
Parking:
Street, Lot
Papa Haydn
Last updated 8.18.09
What People Are Saying About Papa Haydn
The Editor
Ashley Gartland
Citysearch
Gaggles of teenage girls, prom entourages and couples out for a romantic date cluster under the recognizable striped awning at this corner restaurant while waiting for a coveted table. The menu in the white tableclothed dining room stars pedigreed European cuisine from French onion soup to panzanella to an aromatic clam, pancetta and herb linguine. But what the clientele is most interested in are the luscious sweets sitting in the front-of-the-house dessert case. From luscious, multi-layered cakes to chocolate indulgences and fresh berry tarts topped with tall flourishes of frosting, there…
10/23/09
What's everybody raving about
by jaysdron at Citysearch
Finally had a chance to check out this supposed Portland institution for fine eating and DESERTS. I really don't get Papa Haydn.
Menu: limited food selection, somewhat pricey, and food just ok (at best). Then I was told, this really the place to go for desert - Ah...
My mouth started to water as I saw the options that were displayed. I was even more inspired (and later confused) when I was handed the full desert menu -how in the world do you choose. The waitress recommended five options and since there were four of us, we decided to try all five (you do the math)
Three of us, including yours truly, are desertaholics. None of us enjoyed any of the 5 options that were recommended - they were dry and flavored one-dimensionally - The waitress was kind enough to offer a few other options and replaced three of the five at no charge. Well, the other three were equally average. Frankly, I've had better tasing cakes at Albertsons - And I can get the whole cake for the price of two Papa Haydn slices. For a place that stakes its reputation on deserts, Papa Haydn needs to do a lot better.
- Pros: Bright pleasant atmosphere
- Cons: Mediocre menu, deserts are too sweet
10/20/09
Best wedding cake!
by Beast09 at Citysearch
We loved our wedding cake! It tasted delicious and everyone complimented on it.
We can't wait until our 1 year anniversary for our free one! :)
- Pros: delivered on time, look exactly as promised
08/27/09
Owner is rude, crazy?
by Ari Gold at Citysearch
I called the owner to tell him about a bad experience at his restaurant. I was extremely polite. His response was so unbelievably rude, and unprofessional, its hard to fathom that he's actually a business owner. During our very brief conversation, he inturrupted me twice, and ended the call by saying, "We don't need your business." Then he hung up. I felt like a practical joke victim. I've never seen a situation handled so poorly in my life.
- Pros:
- Cons: customer service
The Details on Papa Haydn
Parking:
Rather than spend hours looking for a spot on the busy blocks surrounding the restaurant, try the restaurants parking lot first. Youll find the entrance between 23rd and 24th on Northwest Irving Street.
Save Time:
The dessert menu is two pages long, and deciphering what everything is can take some time. Instead, park yourself in front of the dessert case (its ok, everybody does it) to familiarize yourself with your many options. When the time to order arrives, youll have whittled the list down to the sweet you want most.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Catering, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
General Merchandise Store Products:
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Fine Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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