Crema's Take
“The espresso here hits so hard that customers say it stops them in their tracks—rich, balanced shots that justify the specialty coffee obsession. Steeplejack doubles down on its identity as a sprawling third space with board games, pinball machines, and rotating food carts out back, making it equally compelling whether you're after a killer cortado or a session beer with strangers. If you want Portland's café culture without the precious minimalism, this is the move.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Spacious, clean, food carts outside, and the espresso made me stop mid stride to my car. It’s was so delicious. Edit: dear God, the bacon breakfast sandwich was one of the best I’ve ever had.
Very nice space you can get food from food trucks in the back and grab a coffee or beer and warm up and watch football or play a board game. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Coffee was really good, probably my favorite I had while in Portland
The first time I walked into Steeplejack on Hawthorne, Portlandia was playing on the big screen. Not tucked in the corner but front and center, as if the café were auditioning to play itself in a movie. It’s the kind of knowing self-parody Portland does best. The space is open,…
Nice little brewery outpost with an ok variety of beers on tap. The koksch was pretty good. Food carts outback, inside includes a bakery and coffee shop as well. Plenty of seating and two pinball machines. Not very busy on a Tuesday night. Street parking only which can be an…
Cool, open concept beer spot! The space has a lot of indoor seating as well as a wide variety of food carts right in the back. We had the chance to try a few beers, but they also offer a liquor forward drinks. Service was great and bartender was able to answer our beer related…
Crema Reviews
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