
About Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar
Marco's Café and Espresso Bar is a beloved Portland gem where exceptional espresso meets genuine hospitality. With over 1,200 five-star reviews, customers rave about the thoughtfully prepared food, inviting atmosphere, and the warm, attentive service that makes you feel like a neighbor rather than a transaction. This is the kind of independent spot where quality ingredients and real care for your experience shine through in every cup and visit.
What People Are Saying
from Google"The food here was great! I really liked the atmosphere and our server was super sweet. The only reason service got 4 stars was because we waited for a long time in the front before anyone acknowledged us at all. Otherwise everything was really great. The London Fog Latte was delicious and so was the Huevos Rancheros. Would definitely return to this spot!"
"Overall great restaurant. We usually come for brunch or lunch- have sat outside, but only because you couldn't bare to be inside and not because they've done much with the space. Inside has a more vibrant vibe. Love their specials, food is always good, and they maintain a friendly neighborhood vibe even while being an upscale restaurant."
"Had brunch with a friend. We got there around 2:30pm, and it wasn't very busy The host was nice and pleasant, but service was a bit slow. We waited for a while before the server took our order. Besides that, service was great I ordered the Western Scramble and my friend ordered Michael's Benedict. She was able to have sausage patty instead of Canadian bacon. Generous portion. Tasty food"
"This place was absolutely wonderful and have already recommended this to my daughter. All of our food was amazing and the coffee actually really nice for this Seattle girl. I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try and also, the town was really cute."
"We were greeted kindly at the entrance, which gave a good first impression. Unfortunately, the service from our waiter was a bit dry—not rude, but definitely lacking warmth or enthusiasm. As for the food, my partner ordered the corned beef hash. He found it quite plain and lacking flavor. While the poached eggs were cooked perfectly, the hollandaise sauce—an extra $3—was tasteless and didn’t add much to the dish. I ordered the Marcos Burger, which was basically a plain patty between brioche buns, with a couple of thick tomato slices and a burger sauce that was maybe a 2 out of 5 in flavor. Cheese wasn’t included and cost an additional $2, which felt a bit disappointing for what was already a rather underwhelming and over price burger. The highlight of our visit was definitely the drinks. I had the Café Brian, which was delicious and felt fancy—one of the better parts of the experience. Overall, not a terrible visit, but not great either. Good drinks, okay food, and service that could be warmer. We probably won't return."
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