Palio Espresso and Dessert House

Reviews for Palio Espresso and Dessert House

Palio Espresso and Dessert House received an average rating of 4.00 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews.

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In Short
On any given day, you'll find students nibbling on pastries and jolting themselves with espresso; first dates savoring ornate desserts and old ladies sipping tea. A variety of desserts provides just enough substance for… Read Full Editorial

My Review by ericg1887706277 via Citysearch on 8/23/2012

A great space, fine coffee and a huge selection of pastries, desserts, cold drinks and - if you're lucky - tarts! The prices are typical. Customer service can go from fine to wonderful depending on your attitude and other factors. I…

Rudest Barista and owner ever by lauradimare via Citysearch on 5/5/2011

Rudest Barista and owner ever. 4 of us were having coffee at the place (each one of us had bought something) when 2 more arrived and joined us. A little bit later the barista came to our table demanding the 2 new people to order something…

Great Coffee House Minus the One Super Rude Barista by mittensofdoom via Citysearch on 12/9/2010

I love Palio. The Internet is good, the owner is extremely nice and the coffee and pastries are delicious. The cons are the drafty front room (bring a sweater) and the one uber rude barista. If you've encountered the chubby woman with…

The Apotheosis of Horrible Customer Service by KFD via Citysearch on 8/3/2010

The very apotheosis of horrible customer service! I will never countenance another visit to this lousy establishment. In trying to purchase a latte, I was very rudely informed that I would have to eat outside after the barista spotted my…

Great spot for a date! by Catherine B via Insider Pages on 2/21/2010

Great location! Great vibe! Great desserts and great coffee! What more could you ask for for a friendly neighborhood Ladd's Edition coffee house and dessert spot. Great place for an evening date!

nice neighborhood hang out spot by Susan M via Insider Pages on 2/18/2010

Nice little neighborhood place with wifi, good coffee tasty nibbles. It's a sweet space to get some work done grab a game from the stack they keep there and hang out with friends.

Rude Barista by yesmaybeno via Citysearch on 12/17/2009

I just got home, back to Portland, from school and decided I would get out of my house and walk to Palio's, a cute cafe just a few blocks away, to do some writing and reflect on my time away. I choose to settle at a small two person table…

perfect! by becca o via Insider Pages on 1/16/2009

This place is awesome! It's so cute, and it's nestled in a roundabout between Hawthorne and Division. I stumbled upon it by accident, really. The coffees are delicious, and the cakes are perfect- even vegan options!

Redeemed by the owner by PlaceboAddress via Citysearch on 9/11/2008

We initially had given Palio's 1 star for HORRIBLE service we received. This review was ONLY redeemed because of the owner. Much of the info will remain the same though for the sake of the issue we had.\r \r *Foods, drinks, desserts are…

I love Palio's. by karekare1030 via Citysearch on 4/19/2008

My favorite cafe ever. . great staff, good music, amazing variety of cakes (the vegan peanut butter cake is off the charts), and the spinach salad is huge. The new addition is great for quiet, the main room can get rowdy on the weekends,…

Quaint and desirable coffee shop with distinctive European flair! by teacherguy via Citysearch on 4/18/2008

I have come to Palio on many occasions and found the environment to be a huge draw. Located in the picturesque Ladd's Circle, the environment is both inviting and harkens one back to the day when coffee shops were establishments with…

cute location, poor service by lauravanhouten via Citysearch on 2/1/2008

Really like the location. Unfortunately the baristas and the coffee shop owner are all rude. They do not seem at all interested in offering even a small amount of customer service. If I'm going to spend $3.50 on a premium espresso…

Great coffeehouse, awesome location, BUT... by toriana via Citysearch on 3/28/2007

Cozy and intimate setting, good prices, and nice options for drinks and snacks. Also a good place to have a cute little dessert-and-coffee-date. However, I must go there on certain days, due to the fact that there is one female server who…

Smug with a Bad Smell by jaymiles via Citysearch on 2/13/2007

I decided visit this coffee shop because a heard it was good. I'll admit it's located at a very cool spot right on Ladd's Circle in Ladd's Addition. Unfortunately, when I walked in I was greeted by a foul odor, like spoiled milk. The smell…

Relaxing little coffee shop by Samantha H via Insider Pages on 9/30/2005

A great place to get away for a cup of coffee and some studying. I also go with friends and share some of their yummy desserts and play a game of scrabble. (They have a stack of games on the shelves in the back.) Its always fun, the…

Relaxing little coffee shop by Samantha H. via Judy's Book on 9/28/2005

A great place to get away for a cup of coffee and some studying. I also go with friends and share some of their yummy desserts and play a game of scrabble. (They have a stack of games on the shelves in the back.)Its always fun, the prices…

Adorable and peaceful by sk8ell via Citysearch on 4/3/2003

When I lived in Ladd's this was my favorite place to go. It's right on the beautiful Ladd's Circle and the ambience is slow, laid-back, peaceful, and park-like. The raised book-nook is cosy and there are board games and reading material…

Coffee in Comfort by loves2read via Citysearch on 10/6/2002

Palio is great if you want a low-key place to read a book, play a game, or chat quietly with friends. The cheesecakes are fantastic, too!