A neighborhood cafe serving cedar-smoked espresso, hand-laminated pastries, and seasonal brunch from a sunlit corner on Alder Street.
guest rating
cold brew steep
opens daily
Signature cup
Single-origin espresso, dark cocoa, orange zest, oat velvet.
Velvet Ember began as a weekend pop-up beside a flower market. Today, we still keep the same promise: careful coffee, honest ingredients, and a room where strangers become regulars.
This week
Acoustic trio from 7–9 PM, with honey pear galettes and decaf espresso tonics.
Reservations
Book a table for brunch, a quiet work session, or an espresso date. We'll hold your spot for 15 minutes.
Daily · 6:30 AM–5 PM
Friday jazz · until 9 PM
418 Alder Street
Portland, Oregon
hello@velvetember.cafe
(503) 418-0627