Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in a house with no sign, Rimsky-Korsakoffee House feels like stumbling upon a secret Portland institution—a late-night refuge that stays open until midnight with genuinely excellent coffee and some of the city's best creative desserts and pastries. The eclectic, artsy vibe (enhanced by classical music and a laptop-friendly layout) makes it perfect for lingering conversations, creative work, or simply soaking in the wonderfully quirky atmosphere. Just know that while the coffee and sweets are reliably delicious, the experience here is as much about the moody, bohemian character of the place as it is about what's in your cup.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Open late.
Google Reviews
This place is very cool and has a good vibe. The desserts are yummy. I was not super pleased with the service, unfortunately. This place is open til midnight and stops seating at 11:45pm. This is reasonable, but the servers had begun shutting the place down at 11:45. The lights…
My partner and I visited tonight, and left feeling really conflicted. The desserts and coffee were super yummy! genuinely some of the best sweet treats and coffees we’ve had in Portland. The atmosphere is beautiful too! low lighting, cozy, quirky. We waited about 35-45 mins for…
Very disappointing. We came here expecting a romantic jazzy atmosphere with live music. Exterior of the place was very lowkey there was no sign, just a house with lights. When you hop on the porch, then you can see a very small “Rimsky” sign on the door. When we entered, there…
Have been coming here over the years and felt pretty disappointed this time. Brownie sundaes were mostly just two big scoops of ice cream with little hot fudge and a tiny brownie. One of our brownies was too hard to enjoy. :(
This place is a must-go if you like the interesting things in life and you’re in Portland. Great desserts, a robust coffee menu, and a wonderful vibe. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 was on the speakers when we entered, and Stravinsky played as we had dessert. The decor was groovy…
Crema Reviews
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