Vegan
American
Organic
Juice bar
Take-out

Coffee shop and juice bar est. since 2013 and vegan since 2021. Offers daily baked goods, veggie sausage patties, sandwiches, gluten-free waffles, scrambles, wraps, salads, soups, coffee drinks, and fresh juices. Has a mobile food truck available for events. Reported closed December 2022.


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48 Reviews

First Review by Allenrojo

notameat

Points +1056

Vegan
05 Oct 2018

Great!

We had a great lunch. I had the breakfast burrito and my wife had the scramble. Both wet very good. Too bad it’s so far from home.

gderuwe

Points +149

Vegan
09 Nov 2022

I ate the whole thing

I was grateful to have a filling breakfast.

Pros: Fully vegan, Lots of options, Friendly staff

andyjng

Points +5166

Vegan
09 Nov 2022

Yummy Breakfast Scrambles

Nectar Cafe was my first stop after landing in PDX and it was the perfect spot for me to do some work while enjoying some tasty food.

I ordered the Division Scramble ($14), a mix of sausage, squash, and kale topped with a creamy mushroom gravy and two slices of toast. It was hearty, just a bit too salty, but extremely satisfying for a cold morning. The gravy was one of the best house made vegan gravies I've had since going plant-based.

Even when it wasn't very busy, my food did take about 20 min to get to my table so I spent a lot of time focusing on work. With ample seating and tables no larger than for four people, you really can spend hours here just working away to a wonderful cafe.

Their Wifi signal was strong and I was even able to catch some Drag Race during a mini break. Plugs are non-existent in the main dining room so make sure you are charged up before coming.

Pros: Great value for price, Large space to work from

Cons: Food was a bit too salty

OperationChowhound

Points +6911

Vegan
30 Oct 2022

Salty Scramble

I was disappointed most of the outdoor seating had been removed. We sat at a table so low that it was kind of awkward to use. I ordered the Portland Scramble, which includes scrambled tofu, sausage, zucchini, red onion, red potato, queso, and sourdough toast (or brown rice). It was a little too salty, but good otherwise. It was so filling that I skipped lunch.

Pros: all vegan

notamandolin

Points +219

Vegan
26 Sep 2022

It's all good

I've been a few times and always been happy. I specifically liked the tofu banh mi and the buffalo soycurl wrap.

veg2015

Points +325

Vegan
02 Sep 2022

Delicious

Lots of great options. Got the breakfast sandwich and sausage waffle sandwich. Both were great. Also got a delicious juice and tea latte.

Pros: Fully vegan, Great food

RebeccaSullivan

Points +3865

Vegan
19 Aug 2022

Good Breakfast

Ordered a few breakfast items. I had the Egg&cheese with tempeh bacon. I thought it was really good and the sourdough was great. My sister had the breakfast sandwich and didn’t love it. She did, however, love the Carlton smoothie. My mom had the Portland scramble and enjoyed. The chocolate chip cookie and oat berry bar were okay.

grace_face

Points +300

Vegan
23 May 2022

Delicious and Juices!

Had their Taco Salad and Punchy juice. Absolutely delicious. Really cute spot and close to some shopping too.

KaitlinBaumgarten

Points +760

Vegan
22 May 2022

Love this place!

So cute, and everything I’ve tried has been excellent!!

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-22

Pros: Friendly staff, Diverse options , Fresh flavors

Cons: Small portions

GrayHorwitz

Points +1990

Vegan
07 Apr 2022

Best pulled pork anywhere!

Excited to explore the rest of the menu, but recommend this sandwich; well priced, lots of food and super tasty!

Babbs1302

Points +151

Vegan
26 Mar 2022

Unbelievably Wonderful

Nectar Cafe has the best coffee in Portland, vegan or otherwise. The baristas here get that coffee can be robust without being bitter. The coffee is just one reason to come. I am working my way though the menu but can so far say the pulled not-pork is heavenly. The atmosphere is also quite enjoyable, staff is friendly--no attitude or aloofness. Portions are generous--if you're not super hungry, splitting a sandwich with a companion is a good option as they are served cut in half. The only thing I'm not raving about are the baked goods, which don't get me wrong: they're lovely and satisfying. I just wouldn't say they are the best vegan desserts I've ever tasted. Altogether, though, I am so grateful to have this wonderful place to visit. I hope they open another in St Johns.

Pros: Best coffee in Portland. Period., Flavorful food--seasoned perfectly, super fresh, Menu is all vegan

Cons: There's only one (and kinda far from where I live), Baked goods are just lovely, but I've had better

ynwa

Points +2034

Vegan
17 Mar 2022

Fabulous all vegan breakfast

All day breakfast, lunch and dinner in the glory of all vegan. Celebrate your day by loving the joy of nectar cafe full veganism.

Pros: All vegan, Amazing waffles , Mimosa

CelesteSchwab

Points +37

Vegan
01 Feb 2022

Potato waffles are the absolute best. But everything I've tried here has been 🔥

Nice spot, usually pretty quite. Great breakfast / Lunch spot #Veganuary

Pros: Vegan, Flavorful, Good variety

NO’L

Points +247

Vegan
22 Jan 2022

💖 everything about this place

All vegan menu, tasty food and a great vibe. I love the Autumn Salad and the breakfast burrito. Look forward to trying the waffles. Also so happy they don’t use plastic for takeout orders!

sglcklch

Points +3003

Vegan
15 Jan 2022

Yummy waffles

I ordered delivery twice from here. The first time I had the Hollywood scramble and half an order of berry compote waffles. I liked the waffles so much that I got the jalapeño waffle sandwich with tempeh bacon the second time. They were delicious!

Pros: great food

gfals3

Points +64

Vegan
13 Oct 2021

Vegan’s delight

All vegan menu is amazing and the food was delicious. We went there for breakfast and got a scramble, burrito, and waffle sandwich which was sooo yummy.

Pros: All vegan , Delicious food

Atp146

Points +270

Vegan
16 Sep 2021

Mediocre food

I got the breakfast burrito and it was not good. Soggy tofu, the potatoes had no flavor and I don’t even think you can call that sausage. The staff were very nice and it’s a cute place. The latte was delicious but I won’t be coming back to eat there. Maybe I ordered wrong but I can’t justify giving it a second chance if they don’t know how to season potatoes and tofu.

Pros: Not expensive , Friendly staff , Latte yummy

Cons: Food Not good

janna33

Points +120

Vegan
28 Aug 2021

I ordered the breakfast burrito

This was a good choice the sausage was over cooked but overall I was happy with it. I wanted to change the food combinations on the menu

Pros: Vegan, Friendly waitstaff , Easy to find

Cons: Food combination on menu , Service a little slow

JonathanBrant

Points +302

Vegan
05 Aug 2021

Good food nothing special

The seitan Ruben was good but not the best I’ve had. The soup was very small and the grilled cheese was confusingly named; it was just a pesto panini.

wiseharts

Points +2183

Vegan
22 Jul 2021

Pretty Good

Decent selection. Grilled cheese greasy, but good. Yummy juices.

MinervaG

Points +926

Vegan
21 Jun 2021

Get the breakfast burrito

Sooooo good! Highly recommend.

Tommy817

Points +1275

Vegan
17 Jun 2021

Great Breakfast Spot

Portland vibes!

scr_mithril

Points +48

Vegan
04 Jun 2021

So good I drove 3 hours

I’ve twice visited portland to eat here. the chickpea miso gravy is the best!

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-03

Pros: Amazing food, easy parking, nice seating, vegan donut shop close by

dm210126

Points +87

Vegan
21 Dec 2020

Deeeeeeeelicious!

Ordered take out during the restaurant shut down (COVID) and had the best vegan Reuben sandwich. The flavors were spot on. My husband, who is not vegan, tasted it and said he would order that next time! Looking forward to next time. So many options it's hard to decide.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, friendly staff

LindsayNeussl

Points +792

Vegan
03 Aug 2020

Just alright

Sandwich was OK a bit of a weird flavor with Dijon mustard on a breakfast sandwich. Good prices but nothing special. Friendly staff

Pros: All vegan

AsherV

Points +82

Vegan
21 Feb 2020

Great food, drinks, lower prices

I had a mozzarella sandwich and a chai tea and they were both great. Chill atmosphere, to take out or eat in.

Pros: Vegan, Coffee, Large selection

Cons: No wifi, Maybe not entirely vegan? Idk what wasn’t vegan

FrizzeFrazz

01 Nov 2020

they have cow milk and cow butter but I believe all their food is default vegan

sbari

Points +67

Mostly Veg
02 Jan 2020

Yummy vegan food in a cozy cafe

I had the Autumn salad, which was very delicious and filling. Very reasonable portion sizes and came with a yummy vegan sausage. My friend had the Portland Scramble and Matilda smoothie, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Cute, small cozy cafe vibes & great vegan food. Their baked goodies looked yummy too!




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