Bipartisan Cafe
Coffee shop · Montavilla ·
Homemade pies, soups, sandwiches & locally roasted coffees
Homemade pies, soups, sandwiches & locally roasted coffees
"Summer in Portland means the fleeting marionberry finally comes into play, and Bipartisan Cafe does wonders with the fruit—their marionberry pie has a flaky crust filled to the brim with juicy berries. Grab a whole one and set out for a picnic at nearby Mt. Tabor Park." - krista garcia
"Marionberries, a blackberry-raspberry hybrid, are Oregonian to the core. Come summer, this locally celebrated fruit is in its optimal form: baked into a pie. Montavilla’s Bipartisan Cafe makes an exemplary version, with a flaky crust bursting with berries, perfect for a picnic at nearby Mt. Tabor Park. If you want a whole pie—and you probably do—order ahead of time to avoid the risk of them selling out. Also, their sweet and savory scones are on another level, so make sure to check out the display case when you come to pick your pie up. photo credit: Sarah Yeoman" - Krista Garcia
"Other than Lauretta Jean’s, Bipartisan Cafe is one of the most reliable spots for a mid-week slice with a range of options. Operating in Montavilla since 2005, Bipartisan serves a selection of handmade standbys like marionberry and chocolate silk in a space with classic Portland coffeeshop vibes. With slices and whole pies in vegan and gluten-free varieties, the bakery accommodates all, and will make custom pies based on customer preference. Orders are accepted by phone and in-person." - Michelle Lopez
"An old Portland standby, the Montavilla neighborhood’s Bipartisan Cafe serves its pies with coffee in an eclectic space decorated with American historical memorabilia. The case often has a selection of fun fruit pies — many of them vegan, unlike many pie bakeries in town — including a flaky marionberry with a dense, tangy center. Marionberries often make appearances in other pies in the case, from a high summer peach-marionberry to a marionberry with lemon curd. Call ahead to order a whole pie, or stop in for a slice like a regular." - Janey Wong
"Portland may not have had a Republican mayor since 1980, but nostalgic bipartisan vibes live on in this busy, spacious, art-lined coffee shop and bakery. The main attraction at the Bipartisan Cafe is the pie, handmade fresh daily, offered by the slice or as a whole with vegan and gluten free options. For the savory seekers, there are also sandwiches, soups, salads, and other offerings at this community-focused café." - Nathan Williams