By Marissa Sainz, May 11, 2023
I have spent many a morning googling good spots to take my toddler on those lovely days off that we get to spend together. My 3 year old, Camila, is not a chill child so I am always on the lookout for great coffee shops with kid play spaces or entertainment. Here are some of my favorites around town!
The Coffee Shop – 4712 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
This one is the closest coffee shop in our new neighborhood. It doesn’t have a kid play area, but it is super family friendly. Every time we go in there are other kids enjoying a drink with and a relaxing with their adults. Bonus as 4pm every day they open the wine bar side of the shop for adults to enjoy a beverage:)
Awake Coffee & Art – 7325 SE Milwaukie Ave
Camila and I discovered this one over spring break this year. We went for the Monday morning story and art event and loved it. They offer other events throughout the week and always have art supplies for the kids to use outside of events. They also have a little back area with toys for the littler ones. 10 out of 10.
POA Café – 4025 N Williams Ave
Yes, this one is great for kids, but THE FOOD IS SO GOOD! They make the best smoothies and brunch bowls. There is a small kid play area with blocks and a big outdoor patio. You can’t leave without buying their house made Pink Beet Tahini sauce to take home. I put it on everything.
Albina Press – 4637 N Albina Ave
Albina Press is my Portland coffee shop. We lived two blocks from this spot for almost 10 years and it will always be my favorite. Camila and I used to walk here Saturday mornings and sit outside chatting with all the neighbors. Hands down the friendliest shop that invites you into its community.
Rose City Coffee Co – 3370 SE Milwaukie Ave
This one is right across the street from Brooklyn Park. Grab a coffee and walk to the park on a sunny day. They also have live music on Saturday mornings which is super fun for Camila.
The Living Room Coffeehouse – 8524 SE 17th Ave
This sweet coffee shop has a lot of space and a big back area with kids toys and books. Great spot to cozy up on a couch or invite a friend with their kids to play.
Marissa Sainz
Broker | Earth Advantage | OR
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Whether you want to live in a hip Pearl District condo or a unique east side bungalow I am here to help you find the perfect home.
The Pearl District and the close in surrounding neighborhoods are exciting and evolving areas and where I focus my business.
It is important in our changing real estate world, where location is so vital to home buyers, to work with a neighborhood expert. We all want to live near our local grocery store and within walking distance of our favorite coffee spot, restaurants and parks.
I am here to guide buyers and sellers through the process every step of the way, if you are a first time home buyer searching for the perfect starter home or looking to move as your family and lifestyle change.
Marissa earned a degree in finance with a concentration in real estate from The University of Texas at Austin. Before coming to residential real estate in Portland Marissa worked for both a national and local commercial real estate firm. Around town Marissa is involved with the Women in Insurance and Financial Services Portland chapter as well as the Women's Council of REALTORS®.
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