Our final post in our mini series of our favorite places to eat in Portland, Oregon – this time – snacks.
#1 Alotto Gelato (http://www.alottogelato.biz)
On 23rd, Alotto Gelato has the best flavor selection and very friendly service. The peach-raspberry combo I had there was amazing.
#2 Tea Zone (http://www.teazone.com)
Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows that bubble tea (usually tea, milk, a sweetener, and tapioca bubbles that you suck up through a big straw) is one of my favorite things. The Tea Zone, in the heart of the Pearl, serves bubble tea, and has a great one – the “Obama Honey” bubble tea. Get it frozen – a delectable slushy with bubbles.
#3 Cacao (http://cacaodrinkchocolate.com)
Owned by a gay couple, this chocolate shop has two locations in downtown, and serves homemade chocolate and chocolate from around the world. But where they excel is the drinking chocolate – rich, delicious, and even available in a spicy pepper version. And cute employees, too.
#4 Cupcake Jones (http://www.cupcakejones.net/)
Another dessert place, for folks with a real sweet tooth, is Cupcake Jones, on the eastern end of The Pearl – with different, decadent cupcakes served daily. Very gay friendly – our Portland spies say they show up at almost all the gay related events.
#5 via Delizia (http://www.viadelizia.com)
At Marshall and 11th next to Tanner Springs Park, with decent gelato that was a little too soft and melted really fast, as well as a less-than-friendly server.