Rimsky-Korsakoffee House

Set in Portland’s inner eastside, the rooms lean into dim lighting, warm wood tones, and distinct oddities—most famously a kayaking mannequin in the underwater-themed upstairs bathroom. Guests browse handwritten menus offering spiced drinks like Mexicana espresso alongside desserts such as chocolate raspberry fool, chocolate pot de crème, and a sharp ginger cake made with fresh ginger. Between bursts of live acoustic music and intimate seating, the atmosphere often turns packed and bustling, though weeknights tend to move at a gentler pace.