When you think of a cafe, what do you think of? Do you think about the food and coffee, or do you think about the people or activity that takes place there? One local cafe owner, Angela Snow, who toured for years as a professional ballet dancer based in New York, found that her favorite memories revolved around cafes. “It’s about the monumental moments in life”, she said. So she decided that she wanted to help create those moments for others. Life moves very fast, and we often don’t take enough time to sit down and have a great conversation with another person without the distraction of television, cell phones and Facebook. Those distractions aren’t what you’re going to remember at the end of your life. Angela now presides over The Manhattan Cafe, a place where those memorable moments take place, for the price of a coffee or sandwich. Personally, I’m impressed that, even having traveled more than most flight attendants while on tour dancing, Angela decided to come back home to Portland and start her own business. It’s a real testament to the appeal of the Portland community. The Manhattan Cafe can be described in looks much like many cafes, with its coffee machine, counter and tables, but it’s the personal touches that make this place special. For instance, the picture of Angela dancing that hangs on the wall, or the beautiful pictures of New York that decorate the whole room. The personal touches can also be tasted in the food and drinks. You’ll find a full coffee and espresso bar there. I don’t drink coffee myself, but I have heard theirs is fabulous. I drink protein shakes. I love protein, being vegetarian and an athlete, so this was the perfect solution to the, “What should I drink besides coffee” question… which is dumb because I’m going to a coffee shop on purpose but don’t want to drink coffee…anyway, you see my dilemma. Where was I? Oh yeah, the personal touches… since I’m a regular there and happened to stop by on my last birthday, they made me my protein shake as usual but stuck a candle in it and sang me happy birthday! How can you not love that! 2735 NE Broadway Portland, OR 97232 (503) 477-7742 503.998.4868 loren.castillo@exprealty.com
Loren Castillo is a recruiter and career coach with eXp Realty in Portland, Oregon.
Portland Oregon:Take a Coffee Break at the Manhattan Cafe in Irvington
They also have an amazing selection of Panini sandwiches, salads and soups. My favorite being The Central Park that comes with goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and a mixture of Mediterranean olives on sourdough bread. I tried to make it at home once, but it failed miserably compared to the one they make, so I’m going to leave it up to them and I’ll find something else to make for dinner.
So, if you’re ever in the Irvington neighborhood and want to make some memorable moments, check out theManhattan Cafe. Tell ‘em the Duke sent ya!
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