One of the oldest coffee houses in the city, Rimsky Korsakoffee House has been keeping Portland weird since 1980. Located on the first floor of a 100-year-old, allegedly haunted house, this cafe and dessert parlor is packed full of quirks, kitsch, and whimsy. Not only is the atmosphere unique – the dining experience here isn’t quite like any other.
While you enjoy your delicious dessert alongside a cup of tea or coffee, you may start to feel a strange sense of the uncanny. For example, you may be lost in a conversation, and then when you reach down to pick up your cup of coffee you’ll be surprised to see that the table has rotated, and your drink is suddenly all the way across the table. Or, as you’re watching a live musician play the piano, you may startle to see what looks like a ghost peering in through one of the windows. And then there’s the bathroom—well, that’s another story completely.
facebook/ Rimsky-Korsakoffee House Upon entering, you’ll find an extravagant, dimly-lit room full of antiques, kitsch, and more. Take a seat at one of the collaged tables, each of which are themed after a classical composer.
facebook/ Rimsky-Korsakoffee House Rimsky is a great late-night spot where you can hang out, socialize, and enjoy a hot drink and a delicious dessert.
facebook/ Rimsky-Korsakoffee House If you come in the evening, there’s a good chance you’ll catch some live music.
facebook/ Rimsky-Korsakoffee House The ambience is truly one of a kind.
facebook/ Rimsky-Korsakoffee House You’ll be impressed by the vintage look and feel of the place - being inside feels like you’ve stepped into a strange, alternative-universe version of the past.
facebook/ Rimsky-Korsakoffee House It may seem like a strange bit of advice, but DO NOT miss a chance to check out the bathroom.
facebook/ Rimsky-Korsakoffee House Yep, this guy’s in there too.
facebook/ Rimsky-Korsakoffee House Head to the big pink Korsakoffee house on 12 Avenue in Portland for an unforgettable experience.
Another quick tip for when you visit: don’t forget to bring cash, as they don’t take cards.
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Upon entering, you’ll find an extravagant, dimly-lit room full of antiques, kitsch, and more. Take a seat at one of the collaged tables, each of which are themed after a classical composer.
Rimsky is a great late-night spot where you can hang out, socialize, and enjoy a hot drink and a delicious dessert.
If you come in the evening, there’s a good chance you’ll catch some live music.
The ambience is truly one of a kind.
You’ll be impressed by the vintage look and feel of the place - being inside feels like you’ve stepped into a strange, alternative-universe version of the past.
It may seem like a strange bit of advice, but DO NOT miss a chance to check out the bathroom.
Yep, this guy’s in there too.
Head to the big pink Korsakoffee house on 12 Avenue in Portland for an unforgettable experience.
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