Black Cat Frozen Custard

A very cool and unique Custard shop in Portland! Big Witch energy which was very very cool! The atmosphere was definitely very fun, and the staff members were great! Price point was definitely high, but I thought it was worth it! Would definitely be back! The storefront was clean, menus were slightly confusing, but the staff helped me out and it was all good!

BEFORE YOU GO FIND THE PASSWORD. Meh. Basic ice cream "custard", nothing special about it except maybe that the menu is found in a leather spell book. The place has a cool look, but it ends there. *Plenty of cool spots in Portland. The secret coffee shop is accessible through a wardrobe. Sounds cool. Here's the kicker - you must know the password to get a dagger (acts as a key) to get in. The staff will not just give it to you, I tried 3 different possible "passwords" & I was not correct so I did not get in. The place was busy with people milling around not sure where the line is, many people looked in the wardrobe - but couldn't get in. It was far too warm in there and I did not know I needed to scour social media for a password, so I left. Sorry, but it was nothing special and not a place I'd return to. Pretty disappointing, the appeal is definitely not the food, it's the adventure. Know before you go what the new password is, hopefully you'll have a far better experience than I did.

A cool dessert spot located in downtown area. They have some tasty custard as well as smoothies that are rich in flavor. I have been here a few times now and have enjoyed their dessert. They also have a speakeasy lounge inside where you can order coffee/tea as well as items from their original menu.

A very picturesque and eclectic spot - classic Portland vibes all around. We tried the pistachio flavored custard (vanilla base) and it was excellent - super creamy with well-balanced flavors and a satisfying pistachio crunch. The space itself is also really cool, featuring a hidden door that separates two areas, adding a fun twist to the experience. The atmosphere was lively, with lots of people clearly enjoying themselves. Definitely worth a visit!

I was there last month. I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is eclectic vintage with a hint of mystic vibes. What a great idea. Wish you much success in your business. I highly recommend. My favorite was the hidden door to the coffee tea room. LOVED I T.

Really neat spot! You walk into a Gothic frozen custard shop that has a secret door into their coffee shop. Great ambiance for celebrations, dates, and get-togethers. I had a vanilla custard shake with expresso and brownies add-ons. Very delish! They serve Water Avenue Coffee. I'm looking forward to having coffee there soon.

Honestly pricing wasn’t as bad as these reviews say. Plus they are so new. Look at all the awesome decorations and hard work they put into this place! Coffee and custard were great to me. Idk if I’m going to get a chance to check out the lounge. I’m unsure of how it works. Ppl keep sneaking in when they say it’s busy and they are trying to cycle through. But that’s not on the business. From what I see online it looks just as rad as the rest.

My friends and I loved the vibe. The menu was in books but we all wished the menu was also visible on a wall. I was able to get the secret key to the coffee speakeasy but when we unlocked the door and pushed it open, we accidentally hit someone in the head pretty hard. The other side of the door is camouflaged by a painting that is wider than the door, and that's what unexpectedly hit them. They should reconsider this design. The only way to exit was by ascending a spiral staircase then descending a set of stairs. This is not ADA friendly at all. Anyone with visual and mobility challenges will struggle with the spiral stairs. The desserts and coffee were tasty and I will go back, but will need to be selective on who accompanies me due to accessibility concerns.

This has ruined regular ice cream for me. So rich and creamy. I'd go here even if the decor wasn't so cool, but that is just a plus. Can't wait to bring visitors here!

They're just starting out! the first time was busy and rushed but this time was calm and everything came out nice and delicious!

just opened a couple weeks ago, still figuring things out but its going to be great! the speakeasy does require a password you won't get entrance without it but its on their social media

I grew up on East Coast style custard and THIS IS IT. I've been absolutely dying for Portland to get real frozen custard for 20+ years and I'm thrilled. High-quality ingredients, fun atmosphere, and the coffee shop is wonderfully serene. No one under 13 allowed in that area, so be forewarned! My only slight quibble is with all the quality ingredients, why choose to put fake whipped topping and bright red maraschino cherries on top of the sundaes? Next time I'll ask for it without, but there will be many next times!

Cool, dark themed coffee and dessert shop. The decors were 10/10. The secret door connecting the coffee shop was super awesome. Their frozen custard had more of a regular ice cream texture to me in the Pistachio Potion Sundae. Flavors and mix-ins were good though. The Concrete was similar to a DQ blizzard but a little more gourmet. I'd pick the Concrete over the Sundae next time. Very generous portion.

Went for a mid day run and ended up here. Been hearing great things about this mysterious establishment as there's a speakeasy coffee shop behind one of the walls that requires guests to find a password in order to enter the Conspirator's coffee lounge. Once inside the coffee lounge you're welcome with a nice almost exclusive feeling lounge with a beautiful spiral stair that leads you up to a more intimate setting. I ended up ordering an affagato as that's the best of both world with their creamy ice custard and a shot of espresso. I have to say the custard was silky smooth and I wish I ordered more. The price was moderate for the affagato, but wasn't unreasonable. Seems like the are a lot of people are already in the know about this place, but I would still highly recommend bringing out of towners here.

Went after dinner at LeChon since it was nearby. Service was pretty slow since there was only one cashier. You'd think for something that has only premade ingredients, the operation would run smoother. My husband and I split a pistachio concrete, which was so sweet you could barely taste the pistachio. Would have been much better with less than half the sugar. It did have a good texture though; very thick and creamy. My Midwest friends each had a concrete of their own and they seemed to enjoy it so it seems to be a matter of preference on sweetness levels. The interior design is witchy. The menu book is labeled as "spells" and there's brooms/cages decoration. There's also a closet that (we think) leads to a speakeasy. Seems like you need a code to enter. There's a few indoor seats; plenty of people were also standing.

The place and decorations have a haunted and scary vibe, nice attention to details. The service was friendly and attentive. We split a vanilla sundae with peanut butter pieces and whipped cream. The portion is generous and the custard was creamy and sweet. One complaint is there are no visible menus. When we walked to the front of the counter we were asked for our order, however we didn't know flavors, sizes, toppings, cost. The server gave me a booklet to read to place our order. By then there were a few people behind us in line. So I'd recommend a visible menu to easily place orders.

The most delicious custard and it paired so well with root beer for my float! The ambiance in here is perfect, you could bring your laptop in to work during the day, and then head upstairs to their secret coffee speakeasy! It is password only, so check out their social media for clues

A cool dessert spot located in downtown area. They have some tasty custard as well as smoothies that are rich in flavor. I have been here a few times now and have enjoyed their dessert. They also have a speakeasy lounge inside where you can order coffee/tea as well as items from their original menu.

There's a new kitty in town! I have been excited for them to open. I love custard. I also love a late night option because I frequently go out to performances which get out 930-1030 and I would love a late night option. That is not a bar or brewery. I knew that they had just opened. A friend, who is vegan, and I were in Lake Oswego at a musical. We really wanted to do something and something sweet sounded amazing. She gets really happy when she's got a lot of vegan options to choose from. Just walking in and looking around is spectacular. Talk about eye candy. This is a Gothy dream!! Every corner has something spectacular for you to look at. The building itself is gorgeous! They have a fantastic entrance to the speakeasy section where there is ample seating. You sheathe a knife in the door and it opens... so fun... plus you can wander up a spiral staircase to another "secret" space. They clearly had a lot of fun decorating it but it really reflects on the owners and they're adoration for the macabre. The menu has all sorts of fantastic witchy vibes. My friend got a shake with a chocolate sprinkle rim. She also bought and paid for a fantastic skull drink glass that it came in. It had a lid and they kindly will rinse it for you so you aren't taking home a chocolate mess in your purse. I highly recommend the hibiscus lemonade because it is amazing. I delighted in the fact that they will make you a real banana split with vanilla custard plus chocolate, strawberry and pineapple. Cherries and whipped cream on top! Delicious!

BEFORE YOU GO FIND THE PASSWORD. Meh. Basic ice cream "custard", nothing special about it except maybe that the menu is found in a leather spell book. The place has a cool look, but it ends there. *Plenty of cool spots in Portland. The secret coffee shop is accessible through a wardrobe. Sounds cool. Here's the kicker - you must know the password to get a dagger (acts as a key) to get in. The staff will not just give it to you, I tried 3 different possible "passwords" & I was not correct so I did not get in. The place was busy with people milling around not sure where the line is, many people looked in the wardrobe - but couldn't get in. It was far too warm in there and I did not know I needed to scour social media for a password, so I left. Sorry, but it was nothing special and not a place I'd return to. Pretty disappointing, the appeal is definitely not the food, it's the adventure. Know before you go what the new password is, hopefully you'll have a far better experience than I did.

My friends and I went in during the week. I got the campfire coven and its the perfect summer treat. The custard is so creamy and rich. A marshmellow top with chunks of graham crackers and chocolate. The toppings are evenly distributed into the treat and keep their crispy/crunch texture. The size may not look large but its a big serving. The spoons provided even changes color! That's such a small detail but so cute and fun. The staff were great in answering my questions and the menu allows you the freedom to building your own dessert but has season options. The only con would be not a lot of seating avaliable but in a good area to walk around with.

My Bestie and I went here for a friend anniversary and it was so good and the people who are working were so sweet and kind decor was really cool and it's a really fun spot for people who like spooky things

I took my daughter in for her birthday today, we ordered coffees and was very excited because this was the sort of place she loves. Ordered the coffee and waited. Finally after 15 minutes we asked if there was a hold up and the guy said he'd go check. After 20 minutes we got our coffees. The ice cream shop was nice but honestly I will never go back or suggest anyone to go here. Our coffees had been sitting in a secret section we never knew about. The coffee was so watered down from sitting because we got iced. The guy never once said oh you need to go somewhere else to pick up the coffee. If you want customers to come back try explaining to people where your product can be collected

Passed by this place and I just knew I had to stop in for a sweet treat. The custard is DELICIOUS! I'm already planning on going back. I loved all the spooky decor and there's plenty of space to hang out while delving into your sweet treat. Shout out to the sweet lady taking my order, there's so many options to choose from but I didn't feel rushed at all.

What a great experience! We heard it gets busy so we went close to opening on a weekday and it was perfect. To get into the conspirators coffee lounge you must have the password phrase but it's super easy to find on their socials. I even go one of the three words wrong and they didn't make me re-look it up which was appreciated! The Coffee Lounge is 13 and up so either be ready to take turns while someone watches the little ones, or come without them. The decor is beautiful and I can tell it will just get better and better as time passes and the decor gets more curated and collections grow. My daughter said the ice cream (custard) was the "best ever". The vanilla custard base was delicious, and the toppings were just what you'd expect. Prices were fair, the ambiance made the prices feel like a bargain! I also got the lavender iced coffee and it was strong and herbal, not just a too-sweet lavender syrup on ice; actual lavender buds in it, which I appreciate. While we were there several people came in that seemed timid and not sure what to do to get to the coffee lounge. I'd say do a little bit of research before you go so you know what the password is and the process of getting your riddle, and more than anything? Don't stress and just have fun! It's an experience to enjoy.!

So cool! Must visit spot for a taste of Portland weird. Custard was authentic, staff was very friendly, and the vibe was awesome. Will be back!

This place is SPECIAL. Really great ambiance, custard is just like I've had in the mid west, and incredibly friendly staff! The speakeasy is one of the coolest things I've seen in Portland, password is in their Instagram posts! Makes it feel super exclusive. Had such a blast and is a refreshing reminder of what Portland once was. I will be back!

I have stopped in to this cozy new spot for custard treats three times so far. There were so many people in line on one of them that I knew it would take a long time so didn't stay, but I had a good experience on the other two occasions. First I ordered the seasonal vanilla/pistachio/chocolate sundae and it was so delicious I decided to order it again the next time but in concrete form. I decided I prefer the sundae presentation--custard stayed firmer and I liked being able to taste the separate components. The flavors were indescribably delicious. The witchy theme and decor is cute but not my thing though not off-putting. My only problem was not knowing where to order and what the menu options are. There is no board up high or menus near the door, so by the time you get to the menus you are next in line and the menus are hard to read and figure out. These glitches should be easy to fix once they get their feet under them and I can't wait to stop in and try another flavor. Frozen custard is SO good, it has ruined my taste for regular ice cream. Subsequent visits to my usual haunts for my longtime favorite treats have been disappointing and just made me want to go back for more Black Cat custard lol

Custard was tasty, reasonably priced. Obsessed with the ambiance! Excited for the coffee speakeasy in the future

While the reviews of this place are generally high, I found it to be some of the worst quality ice cream/gelato. The food was mediocre (such as the cone being soggy), yet was priced really high. For that price, I'd rather just go to Kates ice cream in NW Portland. It appeals to children and wouldn't be something anyone should look for if they want a nice dessert or drink.

Stopped in at Black Cat today to try out their frozen custard. Worst ice cream experience ever. Cost $48 for 3 people (what a rip off). Had the pistachio potion and it was so cloyingly sweet and had absolutely zero flavor. Go to another ice cream shop and get your fix as this place doesn't even deserve a rating.

Cute spot with a cool speakeasy coffee bar! The speakeasy's cocktail bar will open next month I think. The concrete custard was okay, not frozen or "concrete" felt like regular soft serve. Pistachio one wasn't strong pistachio flavor. Spot overall was a cool theme and busy! Friendly service

It feels like they are all about the appearance and don't care about the product - the decor is cool but the actual product is just okay and the wait times are long. Food safety seems kinda iffy too - lots of dirty surfaces.

stopped in after dinner tonight ambiance was great, staff was friendly, but the ice cream was just okay :/ it was not custard consistency and reminded us more of frozen yogurt. for a $10+ sundae we just expected better giving them the benefit of the doubt and will try again in the future