Rimsky-Korsakoffee House

Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
The coffeehouse's exterior in 2013
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Restaurant information
Established1980 (1980)
Owner(s)Goody Cable[1]
Food type
  • Coffee
  • desserts
Dress codeCasual
Street address707 Southeast 12th Avenue
CityPortland, Oregon
CountyMultnomah
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97214
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°31′04″N 122°39′14″W / 45.51784°N 122.654°W / 45.51784; -122.654
ReservationsNo

Rimsky-Korsakoffee House, located in the Buckman neighborhood of southeast Portland, Oregon, in the United States, is one of the city's oldest coffeehouses. Named after Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, the classical music-themed coffeehouse serves coffee and desserts, operating from the former living room of a reportedly haunted 1902 Craftsman-style house. Goody Cable started the business in 1980, having hosted classical music events in her home for years prior.

Rimsky-Korsakoffee has a casual, communal atmosphere and sometimes features live classical music. The house is decorated with knickknacks, art and hanging objects. Tables are named for various composers; some of them are "haunted" (animated), at times elevating, rotating or vibrating. The coffeehouse has received a generally positive reception and is known mostly for its desserts and for offering a unique experience to guests. Rimsky-Korsakoffee has been called "eclectic", "quirky" and "spooky", and has been recognized by several publications for its coffee and desserts.

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