Monthly Archives: May 2017

May 21, 2017– Revisiting Anna Bannanas NW

Posted on May 30, 2017 by howpamfam

Three of us this overcast morning, ventured into NW to revisit this Anna Bananas outlet that claims to be Portland’s first coffee shop.  Our last time here we were not impressed: the shop is in a large house that had … Continue reading →

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May 14, 2017– Revisiting Oui Presse

Posted on May 30, 2017 by howpamfam

Oui for the shop having some French traits, and Presse for devoting limited space to two racks of magazine, OP has an attractive quirky feel that’s developed a long-time devoted following.  Even though it’s relatively small and not flashy on … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2017– Flying Cat Coffee

Posted on May 14, 2017 by howpamfam

When we last visited Flying Cat some 5 years ago, it had developed a niche as a shop that specialized in being extra family friendly, with musical performances for kids, toys to play with, a kid-friendly menu, etc.  We knew … Continue reading →

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April 23, 2017– Pieper Cafe

Posted on May 14, 2017 by howpamfam

It’s always a good feeling to visit a relatively new shop that is succeeding in a challenging neighborhood – one that’s seen more disinvestment than new investment over the past couple of decades.  And so it is with Pieper on … Continue reading →

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April 30, 2017– The Commissary

Posted on May 14, 2017 by howpamfam

While the sign above the front door reads “Commissary,” the smaller sign painted next to the front door reads “Commissary Cafe and Coffeeshop for the Film Exchange.”   Our understanding is that the shop is in a structure that was … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2017– Madrona Hill Cafe

Posted on May 8, 2017 by howpamfam

In order to take advantage of last Sunday’s dry weather, and reduced traffic due to the daylight savings time change, we took the long – back and forth on Willamette Blvd – way to our Madrona Hill destination.   And like … Continue reading →

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