Woodstock Cafe

Tasty cold brew, some of the best decaf mocha according to my spouse, amazing sandwich....and a place to sign! What more can you want?

I enjoy going here. I can meet up with classmates and practice out ASL . I like the idea that they have a couple ofdays ( nights) a week that the community can gather together and communicate and enjoy each other's company and learn ASL and have fun. I also like the idea that it's close enough to where I work that I can come in in my lunch time to relax or get some quiet time to study. It's the perfect peaceful place to sit back relax ( even if just for a moment) and take all the goodness in. Beautiful place with beautiful people who greet you and welcome you in

Beautiful cafe setting with delicious gourmet pastries. The coffee is the right amount of flavor without overwhelming those delicious beans. Have some time? Make your way to the patio for some sun or shade space and take out game they have available!!! Can’t wait to come back and try out the cookies!!!

A great stop for great coffee and a great breakfast sandwich. The breakfast potatoes were a bit stale but the sandwich more than made up for it - delicious.

I love that it is so accessible for the Deaf/Deafblind/Deaf+++ and not just that but the coffee is so dang delicious! The owner is very sweet and thoughtful. Definitely coming back!!! 🤟

Woodstock Cafe is now open. Nice spot. Parking is super easy, and the staff is friendly. I live the inclusion you can sign or talk they have the technology to serve you either way. It's just opening so expect some bumps in the road. But over all very excited about this place being in the community.

Deaf-friendly!!! I loved how they greeted me in sign language when we walked in the door. The entire time we communicated in ASL with total understanding between everyone. This is the ultimate experience for me and the coffee was pretty good too. We ordered a pesto pop tart and panini sandwich. We are shocked at how much value we got for our money compared to places like Starbucks or overrated franchises. It is easy to get to by bus, the bus stop is right on the corner of the parking lot, plenty of spaces to park your car, and there’s plenty of seating inside and outside. For the visual experience, pay closer attention to the musical light strings that decorate the windows. They are synchronized with the audible music. Brilliant.

I did not know the cafe was a deaf owned and operated business. The pride flags and Black Lives Matter sign lured me in and the experience was very refreshing. I am not deaf but a cafe set up for inclusivity for everyone is amazing. And so was the food. I’ll be back.

This is a deaf operated cafe which I think is really awesome. You don't have to know sign language to order here, they do anawesome job of reading lips and there's also a microphone that transcribes your words to text on a screen. The inside is pretty standard, lots of tables and places to plug in. I order the London Fog each time I go in and it's been made perfectly each time. The baristas do such a great job!

Go here! Latte was great, had a nice almond ring, and both indoor and outdoor seating that is perfect for June weather. Also, the staff are deaf and hard of hearing. They have tech where you speak and it translates it to text for them, so you don't need to know sign language. Super neat to support our local deaf community while getting your coffee spark on for the day.

I didn't realize this place was about a block further down Woodstock than I go so I had no idea they were over here until sandwich week. It looked really good so I wanted to give it a try. It's a cute little place with some parking in the lot and street as well. They do have a microphone for translation, but I didn't use it because like many, I use my hands when I talk anyway (not sign language). Super friendly service. The place is small, but was enough for people to get together to play games. I loved the sandwich. The bread was so good and it was more like a fresh made sandwich. You know the type you would make if you had all the ingredients and could REALLY make yourself a sandwich. I really enjoyed it and it was a little different than the other sandwiches I get. Now that I know I need to visit more often.

Very pleased! We ordered ahead at the last minute, arrived 10 minutes before our food was promised and waited only 1 minute before it was done. Really surprising sandwich with high savory and a touch of sweetness that was a delightful contrast in textures and flavors. The service was bright and prompt with an eager smile.

This cafe was down the street from The Heist food cart pod which we stumbled upon. It wasn't until we were ordering our coffee that it was also an ASL friendly coffee shop. The barista took our order using their speech assisted device which translated our words onto a small monitor. I thought that was the coolest thing! I later found out that this place is a hub for ASL students and the Deaf community which I think is amazing to have. The coffee also turned out great! Bookmarked this spot to visit when I'm in the area!

My new favorite coffee spot! The service was amazing, and my coffee was delicious. There's indoor and outdoor seating... all around a wonderful, safe space.

I had a lovely experience at Woodstock cafe today. Woodstock is an asl friendly non profit cafe. The environment was so welcoming and inclusive. I wish there were more business like them in Oregon!!The employees were so friendly and accommodating especially since my asl was a bit rusty. They have a wide selection of breakfast and lunch menu items as well as pastries, coffee, and tea. Some people were signing their order and others spoke. They also have an iPad to place your order through. It seemed like all the baristas knew asl and a few were hearing so if you don't know asl don't let that deter you from coming here. And if you do know asl or are deaf you should absolutely check it out!

Amazing experience! The staff accommodated our entire American Sign Language class from Lakeridge high school so we could come and order food and drinks from them practicing what we have been learning. They were all so patient with us and made the experience absolutely wonderful. The coffee was great, chai delicious, and the kids loved a lot of of the food that they had. We can't brag enough about this café!

Woodstock Cafe has new staff as a haven and friendly hangout for sign language communicators. I stopped by for the reopening for their new project with Cymaspace - https://www.yelp.com/biz/cymaspace-portland. There were several families there, all ages including college age, and a lot of happiness. Cymaspace has partnered with Stumptown to train deaf baristas to operate Woodstock Cafe. In the coffee community, Stumptown training is considered the finest and Stumptown-trained baristas are favored in hiring by all shops. They have a pad computer kiosk at the counter and a placard for pointing for non-signers. So if you are hearing like me, ordering is easy. The coffee was excellent, they have alt-dairy options, beans, and some more interesting pastries in my photo. They are keeping up their Yelp listing on hours. If you have deaf family members or friends, spread the word!

Amazing food and coffee really cool staff! Bacon cheddar on focaccia is out of this world!!

We've been in a rut, going to the same places over and over, so we've decided to make it a project to choose new-to-us coffee shops to visit in our area. We love coffee and treats, and it's been a fun project so far. When we chose this place, we didn't know that it was a sign language cafe. That was a nice surprise (what a great idea!) and the staff were welcoming. I'm not sure, but it seemed like the man was training someone new at the register. I ordered two coffees and an everything bagel. (I could see regular bagels through the window of the pastry case). When the bagel came, it was not what I wanted, it was a bagel "galette" instead of "just" a bagel. Truthfully, I wasn't wild about it, but I ate it rather than try to explain how I had wanted a bagel with cream cheese. That's a small thing, and being there for coffee was pleasant enough. It wasn't crowded and it has a cheery relaxed hippie-type atmosphere. We'll come back, but if i get a baked good I don't expect, I'll find a way to say so....that's on me :)

My teen met some friends here to practice ASL for class and I decided to hang out. I got a salted caramel apple latte and caprese panini. I was able to order and pay through a tablet. Other ordering options include signing with the baristas or speaking and there's a tablet with microphone that does speech to text. Food and drink were served promptly and looked every bit as amazing as they tasted. There's a plentiful variety of food and drink. There's also a lot of seating, both inside and out. Ambience is lovely. Soothing music plays and there isn't the conversational overwhelm you may deal with at hearing cafes. Such a soothing vibe, and their Instagram shows knit & crochet evenings, so I'd love to make visits more regular to this gem!

I would give them all of my money if I could. Amazing. Especially love the owner and the one with tattoos. They make the best lavender lattes in Portland. And the food is SO BOMB. I have lived around the corner from Woodstock cafe for many years, watching the changes in ownership and staff. It took a lot to keep wanting to go back and try each new owner. However, with the new ownership and being a deaf/ASL learning cafe, it has become my favorite neighborhood spot.. Great food, great coffee, great atmosphere, amazing staff who are always friendly and truly welcoming, not to mention the fun games and puzzles. So happy to have coffee shop I know I can always go to for a great experience and bite to eat! See you again SO soon.

Loved this place, but could use some improvement. Drip coffee was a little watery. Also the breakfast sandwich was awful. Sweet and oily and tasted strange. On the plus side the customer service was good and so were their scones.

The Panini sandwiches were really delicious and affordably priced. The counter person was awesome. They had Jenga and this rubber band air hockey game that a family was having fun with. I enjoyed it and will definitely be back.

People where nice however the chicken I got tasted spoiled, a few minutes after taking a few bites, I started to feel sick, I ended up tossing it, few hours down the road my stomach is upset and I am not feeling the best.

Delicious coffee and equally amazing staff!! Definitely my new go-to spot. Lots of outdoor seating.

Nice little coffee spot that serves Upper Left Roasters coffee. They might actually be owned by them or have some kind of business partnership. They have a few breakfast food options like bagels and pastries. Lots of focus on vegan items, hello Portland. A few indoor and outdoor seating options.

Really wonderful breakfast spot for a quick treat before the workday. Great service. The were super friendly and helpful. They even taught us some sign language. Great food. Great coffee. Loved the ambiance. We sat outside on this spring day which was a wonderful start to the day. The bagel galette was amazing. Highly recommend.

Wonderful and accessible community cafe that with delicious food and drink selection. Staff was very accommodating. I will be back frequently!

Lovely place, but why am I waiting in line for 30 minutes for one order to be fulfilled when the store is filled. I feel so bad for this barista doing everything!!!

They make it look like they have the same breakfast sandwich First Cup used to have on the menu, but it's a total ripoff. Half the amount of egg. Only half the sandwich has a sliver of Ottos ham(I'm skeptical it is from Ottos), and the bagel selection was non existent. And for $8.75?! On top of it the atmosphere after the remodel is just sterile and unwelcoming.

This is a great place with really nice people. I highly recommend trying them out. The chocolate chip cookies are amazing and so are the lattes.

The maple tumeric latte with their house hazelnut milk is one of the best coffee drinks in the city. I hope it becomes a permanent drink and not just seasonal. Tumeric is the gift that keeps on giving, and well, maple is yum. The remodel is fresh and welcoming. The windows offer great light. There are different seating options, including a small patio and a large bench out front. And the people are friendly.

THIS PLACE IS SOOOO GOOD !! I will never wait in line down the street again. This place is cute - YOU CAN SIT INSIDE - and they make a delicious nut milk in house ! It's my new fave ! Thank you for being here !

Great little Cafe with a chill vibe. It's clean, it's spacious, they have outdoor seating. The food is great. I got the avocado toast. It's yummy and aesthetically pleasing. My husband liked his matcha tea as well.

Chill local coffeeshop serving Upper Left Roasting coffee, Henry Higgins bagels. Staff have always been great too! 'Nuff said

I was so glad a new coffee place reopened in this spot. It has the best patio seating if all the coffee houses on Woodstock. Coffee and tea are both excellent, and the pastries are all vegan. A little room for improvement: a cup of drip coffee is $3, yet they still charge $1 for a refill. At that price point, at least the first refill should be free for dine-in customers IMO.

Great coffee, great service, and amazing avocado toast! So happy with the new ownership. What a great place for our neighborhood!