Rimsky's is one of my favorite cafés in Portland, and the environment has much to do with its appeal.
The desserts and drinks are standard coffee-house fare, but the atmosphere is unparalleled. Most weekends there can be a bit of a wait, but in my opinion it is well worth it for the live music (often classical) and interesting co-coffeehouse inhabitants.
When friends from out of town visit, Rimsky's is often one of the first places I take them -- for me, it sums up so much of what I love about Portland.
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