Wonderwood Springs

Love the whimsical nature of this restaurant! Matches the mini golf area next door since it’s the same company! The sundaes are so unique - we got the Dubai chocolate and it was a hit! Also got the butterbeer latte which was so good! Board game selection could be better, they’ve only got the classics. But you’re not coming here for the board games so the fact that they have any is grand!

The best restaurant this side of Wonderwood! The atmosphere is whimsical and ever changing. There are scavenger hunt cards by the register and coloring sheets by the door as well as a variety of tabletop games to play. The themed drinks and desserts are delicious and so are the entrees. There are vegan and gluten free options as well. There are hundreds of whimsical handmade pieces all over the restaurant, including the bathroom. The entire restaurant is a whimsical art gallery! There's indoor and outdoor seating, and fun things to do outside as well, like giant Connect Four and bean bag toss. Sometimes there are goats to pet outside too! Check the website or social media for event times. Overall 10/10! My favorite cafe, restaurant, museum, ice cream shop, bingo parlor, event space! Don't forget to stop by Wonderwood Mini Golf next door before you leave Wonderwood! 😊

I brought my daughter here for miniature golf and it was amazing. I had gone to the artist's Dinolandia pop up a few years ago, so I knew I needed to come here once I heard about it and it didn't disappoint. I got the same excited reactions from my daughter yesterday that I did a few years ago. The lady at the golf area also gave my daughter a sticker if she promised to read a book. Core memories achieved!

Our first experience at Wonderwood Springs restaurant and mini golf surpassed our expectations! There was an hour and a half wait for the mini golf which we used to meet the goats and grab something at the restaurant. I had a hot tea. My daughter had a steamed milk which I loved as an option for a hot non surgary beverage. My guy had a malt shake with the bacon gouda burger that was superb! Burger cooked perfectly, the fries were perfect amount of crispness and hot from being so fresh! We played one of the many card games available to play while we waited. Also took advantage of the scavenger hunt throughout the restaurant. We received a 5 minute warning for golf. Loved the mini golf with all the things to look at. Next time we'll try and go on a slower day so we can see and read everything during golfing.

There's honestly nothing else like this place - from the food to the art to the drinks - kinda wish I lived next door to eat here all the time. Both the incredible artist behind the works, and the stupendous staff make it a top notch experience. I also often end up getting something fun from the embedded art shop within the restaurant (keychain, stickers etc.) All in all, go check it out!

The restaurant speaks volumes to their desire to create a space for the community. As a fantasy/ D&D nerd it was so cool, but there were so many families and working people there! I loved it

Love this place so much! The artwork is everything and the atmosphere is so fun. But it's not a gimmick!! They genuinely have really good drinks (both coffee and not) and snacks. And the workers are so kind. Family friendly, but anyone would feel like a kid in this place.

Incredibly thankful to have this amazing and fun place ; created bya llocal artist. So much time & energy has been put in to ensure No Matter what age, you'll have fun here. Are you a dog? Bring your dog! Saturdays for the pup meet and greet. Then treat your dog to a pup cup! Seriously, I don't love mini golf. I'll admit it. But everyone I know Does ...and this special place has Something for everyone - even me,! So thank you or making me a believer. And showcasing St Johns and Portland in a very Positively Portland way, only an artist could. Can't wait to spend more time here. And Thank you from the community of St. johns for choosing us for this very special and whimsical place. .<3

I dont even have to eat here to love being here. This place is pure magic. A coffee and a Sketchbook and I can be here all day. Its like a theme park except unique, honest, and charming. Its a living art work in itself....unless you have been here, its really impossible to describe. It's pure joy. Its magical. The restaurant is whimsical and inspiring, and brings the art of public joy creator and artist, mike bennette to life. Its more than a café or restaurant. Its an experience, and you simply have to go.

We ordered an ice cream and it was literally hollow :/ Prices are not gentle so this was disappointing

I don't know what it is but they have the best burgers I have ever had. I know that's a big statement but holy cow ( literally) so good. Also their ice cream and milkshakes were amazing! It's such a great place for families!

We just got a beer but the vibes are so fun and artsy. The best part is having this place to go to after the connected mini golfing right next door. They have trivia and other weeknight activities that seem quite popular so check that out too!

We were participating in a nearby outdoor market and were getting hungry. A Mexican food cart was nearby, but we were wanting something else. A short walk down the street was the Wonderwood Springs Cafe. We ordered our food from there 'to go'. I had the fried chicken sandwich which came with a side of cabbage and apple slaw. DH ordered a bacon cheeseburger with all of the trimmings and it came with fries, which we shared. The food is prepared in a food truck and then delivered to our booth. Our to go order was well-packaged. The food tasted great the chicken nice & crispy and was substantial enough for us to take home the leftovers for dinner. Wonderwood appeared to be decorated for kids and fun and there were also drinks for adults. Can't comment on the enterprise as a whole, but the food was definitely good. Will eat there again, trying out other menus.

What a neat whimsical place nestled in the St. John's neighborhood. The vibe is very relaxed and you almost feel like you fell into a cartoon. There's all types of art on the inside and the outside, including in the alcove in between the mini golf course and the cafe. The food menu is much bigger than what is posted online and there's also a Mexican food cart onsite. The fries were pretty good but they brought them out with ketchup...and tarter sauce? The mozzarella sticks weren't good, they weren't hot enough even to melt the cheese. We went for trivia night and the crowd was pretty big. The host was fun and kept it family friendly because kids were in attendance.

Went launch day, it was a bit busy. Staff were super nice even though line was out the door. Coffee was stellar. Atmosphere was so, so cool. Everywhere you looked there was another cool detail. Adventure is a walkthrough art piece, not interactive. The art is great, but it would be cool to include some sort of visual scavenger hunt for the cafe and adventure side so we could've stayed longer. Or maybe an adventurer sheet where you can get a passport stamp at the end?

Cute and artsy coffee bar. Adult beverages available. Colorful atmosphere. Great location. Love the vibe!

Decided to check this place out - only about 20 minutes out from my home. The wife and I had a blast taking the kids here. I'm glad we found this neat little spot!

Can't rate the food because we never got a seat! We arrived at 11:10 and there were lots of folks on computers taking up tables so no one could sit and eat. This is a problem when you have kids who are hungry! The menu looked great but we'll never know since we never got a table.

Customer service is great, very friendly. I love the decoration in the restaurant, I felt like in a cartoon.

This is a combined review for the cafe and mini golf. We love Mike Bennet's work and it is so fun to see all the cool art work on display in both the cafe and the mini golf course! The cafe is whimsical and the vibe is totally chill. My toddler enjoyed her hot chocolate and we all got different coffee drinks and skipped food since we were waiting for our turn at mini golf. I know they have different events here like bingo and such so if I lived in the area this sounds like a fun thing to do!

I loved this place as I walked I saw a ton of wooden unique characters it's very family friendly you can buy stickers, pins, and key chains. Their coffee is excellent fast made and great service. I got a burger with some fries and let me say they were both good while eating my meal it felt like I relived a forgotten memory from my past . 10/10 I would recommend coming here.

I love Portland. It is chock full of unique and quirky places that not only look super cool but they actually serve quality goods or services. Wonderwood Springs is such a place. My kid lives in St. John's and comes here frequently. She is ...fussy about her coffee beans, and she likes the coffee here - not only the beans, but also the unique coffee beverages she tries frequently. Strange concoctions that she likes to try, adventurous diner as she is (!). Last drink she got here was some sort of mixture of Mexican ingredients and cinnamon in the coffee. She said it was quite good. Go figure. I was impressed with thier selection of pastries and more standard coffee drinks (i.e., lattes, chai drinks, teas, etc.). And the gals behind the counter couldn't be nicer. And they welcome dogs here. Oh, and did I mention the restaurant interior is like walking into a large-scale comic book? The artwork is amazing, like urban characature work à la Mad Magazine, larger than life and all-encompassing. Do NOT miss checking out the bathrooms. Wild! They have bookshelves full of board games to play and a small stage for speakeasy events, poetry readings, etc. What a wild and crazy place - with awesome food and drinks!!!

Come here & shop local. They serve coffee, food, desserts & beer (among other things) Beautiful environment to relax & take in the vibe. There are books, board games & a type writer available for fun usage. The books are well curated & stay with the store. Local artist Mike Bennett has art throughout to keep you inspired. Novelty galore

I've never done shrooms (and don't advocate using them), but if I ever did, I would come here first! I mean seriously....WTF is this place?! My wife and I stumbled upon the museum/studio/marketplace first, having no idea what we were in for. Our curiosity, intrigue and confusion grew as we approached, lured by the medieval aesthetic of the building, flags, pennants, banners and poster boards adoring the walls, and the promise of free admission. Admission to what?! We were about to find out. Crossing the threshold, we were plunged into a fantasy universe filled with anthropomorphic animals seemingly scraped up from the the seediest corners of the Redwall novels. The whole place is basically a walk-through gift shop, singularly featuring the psychedelic works of local artist Mike Bennett, who invites you to immerse yourself in the whimsical world of his Wonderwood fantasy universe, ruled by the eponymous Rat King (who, at least during our visit, was present in the form of a costumed actor, greeting every guest who wandered through this wonderous warren). Just about anything you can pick up is available for purchase, from t-shirts and other apparel, to buttons, stickers, plushies, wall art, posters... even gift wrap (I mean, magical Scrolls of Gift Deception)! And if this eclectic experience isn't enough for you, the adventure continues in the café in a detached building adjacent next door, where you can order coffee, snacks, sandwiches, burritos, ice cream and more, all while reading, chatting, playing board games from their loaner library, or even playing a session of D&D! Too bad it's not also bar, because I would love to throw back a tankard of ale while basking in the cacophonous conviviality that keeps this place bustling and buzzing. I guess it's probably to keep it kid-friendly at all times, but oh, what I would pay for a late-night tête-à-tête in a tavern adorned like this. Maybe they have special events like this? I'll have to look into it. Honestly, I had no idea that a place this incredible existed in Portland. In fact, I doubt there's any place else where something like this *could* exist, let alone thrive, so I am thankful to find Wonderwood Springs here in my own backyard. Although we were a little overwhelmed with everything going on during our visit (during the St. John's Bizarre) to fully appreciate it, there is no doubt my wife and I will be back, kids in tow, to expose them to this truly astonishing, imaginative place. Wonderwood Springs is the sort of labor of love whose joviality and infectious energy spills over from fantasy world in to our reality, and inspires minds of all ages to seek the magical among the mundane, every day. If that isn't worth the price of admission (did I mention it was free?), nothing is.

Had an amazing night at wonderwood! Came here after I got a free ice cream card from Fan Expo and was blown away! It's clear there's been immense time and passion out into this place by Mike Bennet and his crew! We got the soft serve and it was delish! We also bought super cute stickers and played games from their extensive collection. Will definitely be coming back :)

This place is adorable! Every detail was thought of, nothing left untouched. I had the butter beer latte and it was 10/10. My Husband said his coffee was a bit too acidic, I'm not a coffee person so to me? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ You can get merch and stickers and the awesome signs that Mike makes, if you catch him there know he's the sweetest person. The only thing I didn't love was their selection of baked goods. They didn't have any GF options and just two types of cookies in the case. As someone who used to sell baked goods, the cookies weren't that great. But ambiance, staff and things to look at were amazing.

Delightful, whimsical, wonderful works of art flood the eyes in every nook and cranny of this cafe. The coffee and food selections (recently expanded) are delicious and possess creative and fun titles. The artist himself has been there the last two times I've been there, checking in with customers to make sure their experience is comfortable and welcoming. He recently added a little free mall where guests are encouraged to leave a keychain or trinket of some kind in exchange. Supporting local businesses has never felt better than meeting friends for coffee at Mike Bennett's inspiring artwork emporium. You'll notice his pieces all over after coming here. I even see his "Slow" snail up where I live in Vancouver. Thanks for building your world of wonder, Mike! Looking forward to seeing more.

Portland's favorite plywood artist and public joy creator is at it again with his new project Wonderwood Springs Cafe. The "fantasy cafe/tavern" opened in the heart of the St Johns neighborhood, next door to Bennett's immersive experience, Wonderwood: The Scourge of Castle Maplehold. And for those of you wondering, yes, the cafe is filled with the artist's trademark plywood creations. It's truly floor-to-ceiling whimsy and splendor! A fantastical story of heroes, villains, fire-breathing dragons and castles is woven throughout the cafe, bringing new life to traditional coffee shop offerings like the caffe mocha. At Wonderwood Springs, their mocha is a chocolate syrup, cinnamon and cayenne pepper creation known as the "Fire-breathing Mocha." You get the idea... fantasy fills the menu with creative twists on classics. My favorite drink is the "Butter Brew Latte," a butter toffee concoction providing just the right amount of liquid courage to begin your hero's journey through the cafe, as well as the art exhibit next door. Today is opening day and I assure you this cafe is going to change the way Portland does coffee shops. It's really a brilliant idea, creating an interactive experience that blends art, food, coffee and community into something that will truly bring joy to many.

Wow wow wow. What a CUTE shop! I didn't expect anything less. I haven't gotten a chance to go to the exhibit yet but loved the decor and how everything was set up. It was a great mixture of decor to fill the space but not enough to make you feel cramped. You are sure to be transported to a new place and if you enjoy it be sure to walk near the back where they have merch for sale. I was tempted near the register and picked up a couple of stickers they had for sale - hard to pick just a couple as they were all unique! Be sure to come early on a weekend since the line was ~40min wait and when we got to the front we heard that they ran out of hot food by the time we got to the front around 11AM on a Saturday. I got an order of their mocha and hot chocolate and both were tasty. I preferred the hot chocolate more as the mocha was spicier than I expected but worth a try to get their version of it. If you want more than drinks they have hot food you can order (can sell out), have a pastry case, and even a fridge with other drinks and coffee beans to take on your way out. Plenty of seating near the coffee if you like bar seating, round tables, and even a large communal table near the front where you can enjoy with a large group.

Anyone who has driven through a Portland neighborhood has seen Mike Bennett's infamous 'slow down' signs showcasing a bright cartoon animal. The Wonderwood Springs cafe feels like you're entering into the creative mind of Mike. It's a nostalgic experience. From the ceilings to the floor, Wonderwood Springs offers you an artistic ambiance to enjoy your coffee or tea. I had an oat milk latte and it was delicious. Beans are for sale on site. Check out the water closet for a fun disco party ;) Next door is a fun experience that I recommend to check out after the coffee shop. $8 donation per person and they take card or Apple Pay for those folks that don't carry cash. Overall great experience and I can't wait to revisit and try other items from the menu.

What an awesome little establishment. We became familiar with the artist during his Dinolandia exhibit and were excited to visit Wonderwood Springs to see more of his art. Both the restaurant and mini-golf are an art exhibit on their own and well worth the visit. Didn't actually expect that much from the food but was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed our dinner. Our 4.5 year old had a blast enjoying the art and mini-golf as well. The mini-golf setup may not impress some but the course was fun and the experience and story were lovely. Will definitely visit again.

I ate here after playing a couple rounds next door. The inside is so cute and I had fun playing "Find Mike's Missing Things" and taking photos in the photo booth. I wasn't expecting the food to be so good tbh! My girlfriend got the chicken wrap and I got the chicken sandwich. Best chicken sandwich and best cole slaw I've ever had, I was in disbelief.

RAT KING I LOVE YOU. I'm sorry I said "oh rats" in front of you, you were amazing and made me laugh so hard. This place is worth every penny I own

Very friendly service. Don't know why it took me so long to visit. Will enjoy brining my kids here in the future and have the grandparents bring them too!

What a very cute place. Stopped in briefly for a coffee and snack. Limited pastries but easy to find something. Friendly service. Yelp says it's closed but the coffee bar is open.

Love this place! I had lovely vegan mocha with a plain bagel. While waiting, the owner Mike Bennett was handing out free pastries! Such a cool guy such a cool place

What a fun place to hang out on a grey rainy day in the PNW. The coffee shop next door has something to warm you up before you head through Mikes basement portal to the magnificent realm of Wonderwood Springs with fantastic characters displaying the story as you pass through the countryside it's a fun interactive make believe experience any child will love. Don't forget a piece of trash to get pass the rat king ;) As you leave grab a souvenir from the gift shop or head to the wonderful bookstore across the street they have great kids books! Took us about 15 minutes to get through. $8 suggested donation for everyone 5 and older. Great rainy day activity:)

We went on a Saturday around 11:05 and there was already a line outside the door. It didn't take using to get through it though. Super cute inside and a lot of fun, even my teenage son said it was pretty cool. There were a lot of kids in front of and behind us that really enjoyed it too. It's a great family thing to do on a cool PNW day.

Had the Buttee Brew Latte iced and an Ocean Roll from the Cafe portion. Both tasted great. Went on opening morning so was expecting it to be a while after ordering however it came up in quickly and they were doing great keeping up with orders. Place is very well decorated and a great addition to St John's.

Stopped by after conquering Maplehold. This place is so much fun! There's lots to look out and appropriately decked out tavern-like furniture. All the staff are super friendly, and service is pretty smooth. My coffee was tasty as was my fun blueberry toadstool-looking muffin. We only had time for a coffee break, but I hope to come back some time and enjoy the full experience of finding all the Easter eggs!

I loved the decorations. It reminds of me of a lot of my favorite childhood cartoons. However our drinks were served at different times in different spots on the bar and our name was only called once. We waited for a bit for the second drink until we were told it was ours. It was a confusing experience in that aspect. The chai was good. I wish they had the cool characters on the cups!

amazing food, amazing atmosphere, amazing over all. Fun for all ages wether it's you're a family or kicking it solo.

I have been here twice and was underwhelmed both times. First time I ordered a matcha latte. It was absolutely nothing to write home about. Second time I had some drink special coffee it also was only meh. Both times the drinks were not hot enough and whatever coffee roaster they are using it's not for me. Staff were ok. Sort of your typical Portland barista types. Atmosphere of the place is really the best part. Lots of art and very colorfully eccentric. This l liked. The space is set up nice with big windows they have open all the way when the weather permits. I will probably not bother going back. There are way too many other better coffee joints on the strip.

This place is insane. So cool. The details are unbelievable. It's like walking into a video game. Highly recommend for the experience of looking around alone. The food is ok, drinks are pretty good. They seem to be improving regularly, as they are a new business and probably figuring things out still. So exciting to see where this place is going!

Loved it. Played mini golf in February, the latest exhibition. Fantastic experience. My children talked about it for days afterwards.

If you're in the St. John's area, Wonderwood Springs is absolutely worth a stop. Funky layout, tasty drinks....def kid friendly. Really cool exp and tasty hot chocolate.

I love this find!! Still working out Portland, so St Johns was an area I've never dabbled in and desperately wanted a coffee before Shakespeare in the park. This popped up so we went up the hill and were not disappointed! I mean the whole neighborhood it sits in is fun and laid back and full of that casual grit faced with attempts at gentrifying you get in the best pockets of any city. But you can see the pushback and that alone is worth stopping in to spend money in the area. This place specifically? I have never been anywhere like it, and yes, the coffee was strong and well brewed (because if it isn't I'd have no use for it). But the art!! It is filled with madness!! The atmosphere is a bright colorful mishmash of the product of one artist's enthusiasm and it is FUN. I am excited to go next door at some point to check out more of his stuff, but in the meantime I absolutely will return to this place just to check out the rest of the menu and possibly for interesting events. Go look, it will stick with you. No one wants to go get beverages and gnosh in the same old places forever, this certainly mixes it up. Parking in the area is easy, prices are great for Portland, and the lovely lady behind the counter was the pinnacle of charm.

Fun stop. Mini golf followed by delicious ice cream in an unusually creative atmosphere

It looks amazing in there - it just feels wonderfull to exist in the space. The staff were uber friendly and professional. The coffee was prefection. So glad they're here! Going to be a regular stop for sure!

Nice coffee and breakfast sandwich but this place is an absolute work of art through and through you need to see to believe. It reminds me of all the things I love about Portland at a time when I need those reminders. Bring your kid, get a sandwich and a coffee or a beer. Hell get a beer at 10am if you want!

I stumbled upon this place thanks to an instagram food blogger and the place looked super cool and being a coffee fan, I had to go here. There is parking behind the place and lots of street parking around. The interiors are cute and goofy with painted wooden panels of cartoons hung all over. It's nice and refreshing while also maintaining a typical cafe feel. The coffee is not bad although I didn't try their seasonal drinks. There weren't any holiday specials though which was unexpected. They had run out of food pretty quickly and being a vegetarian that's always a bummer because choices are already pretty low. I did buy a croissant but that was not very good so I would steer away from food in this place. But I enjoyed my coffee and I could spend hours admiring the walls so I would go back again for that and to try their seasonal menu.

Amazing atmosphere. I loved getting my work done here and the baristas were very friendly and welcoming. Really good iced matcha latte (with vanilla). Baristas offer you recommendations for drinks as well and are very helpful for someone like me who doesn't really drink coffee. Bathroom had a really nice theme to it and it was also very clean! Would come here again for the wackiness!

Creative immersive art space designed by local artist Mike Bennett with seasonally inspired coffees and beverages. The smell of coffee definitely invites one inside. Friendly staff and great service. I had the Butter Brew Latte, friends tried the Mead Latte - all were delicious. Saw a few dressed medieval for the occasion and having fun, families and even a sweet pup with owners enjoying the space. Everyone was friendly and many, including us, lingered and enjoyed the space and company. Clean bathrooms also creatively designed, right down to the lighting and signage. Small shop on site. Get your info to go on the adventure quest one building away.

This place is truly magical. Stop in for small eats, yummy coffee and play some board games while listening to folks in the corner talk about D&D strategies. The artwork is really fun to look at, and you feel as though you've entered another portal. Highly recommend!

Pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste of their coffee! I also appreciate their hours, sometimes I'll crave coffee in the late afternoon, which is what introduced me in the first place!

Cute place with fun creatures on the inside. Ordered the toasted white mocha and chocolate croissant. I wouldn't recommend the drink, i took a sip and it was not my cup of tea. Ended up throwing the majority of it away. Wish the croissant could have been warmed up.

What a wonderful and amazing cafe. The vibe, art and people are fun and welcoming and the beverages and food are amazing! I love Michael Bennett's art and this cafe is his imagination come to life in a coffee shop. There are seasonal and standard coffee brews and breakfast is available including vegan choices. My daughter and I had an enjoyable breakfast together at this wonderful fantasy of the imagination! We will be regulars!