Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
| Rimsky-Korsakoffee House | |
|---|---|
The coffeehouse's exterior in 2013 | |
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1980 |
| Owner(s) | Goody Cable |
| Food type |
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| Dress code | Casual |
| Street address | 707 Southeast 12th Avenue |
| City | Portland, Oregon |
| County | Multnomah |
| State | Oregon |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 97214 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 45°31′04″N 122°39′14″W / 45.51784°N 122.654°W |
| Reservations | No |
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.