Share(503) 335-8233
3024 NE Alberta St
Portland,
OR
97211
45.559
-122.6345
Neighborhoods: Concordia, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
What People Are Saying About The Vita Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The decor here features handcrafted wooden booths, colorful 1950s diner tables and the large bar with its view of the bustling exhibition kitchen. All dishes are prepared with fresh, local, organic ingredients. Corn cakes--uniquely topped with maple syrup--are like sweet creamed corn, while flaky biscuits smothered in rich almond gravy uphold the breakfast tradition. Tofu-based New England "fish-and-chips" are believable with the kick of tartar sauce and malt vinegar.
08/23/09
fresh?
by makaiah at Citysearch
It was a hot summer day (just last week) and I was craving a hearty veggie burger and nice salad. I figured a place that advertised the use of fresh organic products would have an amazing salad. I ordered the green salad and it looked (and tasted) like a bag salad from safeway. Iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots and red cabbage, diced barely red tomatoes and soft flimsy cucumbers. The veggie burger was ok, but the bun.. ugh. Again I would assume that a place claiming to be so healthy and grand would serve up more than an enriched white franz bun. I was out 10 bucks for garbage food. Go 10 blocks down the street to the Hilt. The burger buns are good and the salads are amazing. ie fresh and tasty and the prices are better.
- Pros: none
- Cons: not fresh at all
07/22/09
Try the Salmon Cakes!
by ilovevita at Citysearch
I love the Vita Cafe (across the street from its old location). It's got a little bit of everything - and you can't help but enjoy the cool decor. I would recommend this place for all ages. There's a toy box and high chairs for kids. There's a bar for adults. And the menu suits everyone. Try the salmon cakes - they're delicious! I'll definitely be going back to the Vita Cafe.
- Pros: A little bit of everything!
- Cons: None.
03/08/09
Extremely Vegan Centric
by supervegan at Citysearch
I have to rise up and give praise to the Vita Cafe. I am a vegan through and through... the Vita's menu has so many vegan options from the choice of tofu or tempeh with each breakfast entree, to the sietan cheese steak sandwhich witha vegan cheese option..to sweet pea vegan cheese cake OMG... or try the vegan nachos or the vegan mac and cheese.. oh I almost forgot the super grain salad or the daily vegan soup. Must I go on.. i love the many many options for me to eat..
Yes the story below is a bummer... but when I talked to the Vita about the situation.. they were so extremely sorry and explained that the menu does't state that it is vegan sausge.. and servers (most of whom are vegan) are very aware of the what is and is not.. so ask ask ask..if you are concerned. Vegans not to worry, the Vita has your back.. .
- Pros: most vegan choices any where
The Details on The Vita Cafe
When to Go:
Check out Alberta's Last Thursday art walk, every last Thursday of the month from 6pm to 9pm.
The Extras:
For the little ones: a coloring menu, high chairs and seven kid-sized entrees for less than $5.
Know Before You Go:
Want breakfast without the weekend wait? A "breakfast anytime" menu is available all day, every day.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
