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Our chefs use fresh, seasonal ingredients to make affordable, tasty, nourishing meals.

DELIVERY

Order healthy food on-demand or schedule delivery up to a week in advance.

COFFEE

Hand crafted with signature house blends thanks to our coffee partner Caffe Umbria.

CATERING

Have your next event or meeting catered by JCafé. Businesses, and local organizations

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WELCOME TO JCAFÉ

WHERE FRESH SIMPLE FOOD TASTES BETTER.
In creating J Café, previous owner and proprietor Jonathan Cross (‘J’) researched cafés and eateries throughout the Portland area to bring together the best of what he saw and experienced; a place to feel at home, enjoy the best coffee, and appreciate excellent food.

 

Federico Rivera, the new owner of J Cafe took over daily operations March 3rd, 2020 and promises to continue the tradition of serving the best that J Cafe has to offer. in 2020, J Café brought on Caffe Umbria as our coffee vendor  to offer a menu of seasonal specialty coffees.

 

Batch and manual brewed filter coffees are all carefully selected, roasted, and brewed to highlight the specific unique flavor of different coffee bean characteristics. Walking distance of Portland’s convention center, the Lloyd Center and right off the MAX line, J Café is the place to meet friends, take a break, read a book, or just escape.

LUNCH

UPON REQUEST, ALL PANINIS AND SANDWICHES CAN BE MADE WITH GLUTEN FREE BREAD

COLD SANDWICHES

$10.00

Sandwiches served on your choice of: Whole wheat, sourdough or gluten free. All sandwiches are made with mayo, Dijonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, choice of cheese and served with chips or salad.

• EGG SALAD
• CHICKEN SALAD
• TUNA SALAD
• NATURAL TURKEY BREAST
• BLACK FOREST HAM
• ROAST BEEF
• VEGGIE (with hummus and seasonal veggies)

LUNCH BOX

$16.99

Any Panini or Sandwich + chips, salad, can soda and cookie.

GRILLED PANINI’S

$13.00

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ROSE CITY

Applewood smoked ham, Swiss cheese, red onion, arugula, and dijonnaisse. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

PORTLAND PUB DIP

(SERVED WITH AU JUS)

Roast beef, cheddar, red onion, roasted diced red peppers, smoky chipotle mayo. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

TRAILBLAZER

Natural chicken breast, chipotle mayo, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

J CLUB

Natural turkey breast, bacon, avocado, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, Jamaican relish. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

BURNSIDE MELT

Tuna salad, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese and red onion, Sirachi upon request. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

TILLAMOOK

Natural turkey breast, Tillamook cheddar, gorgonzola cheese, roasted diced red peppers (not hot) and pesto. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

OSWEGO ROMA

Salami, prosciutto, tomatoes, fresh basil, provolone cheese. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

CAPINI

Mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil pesto. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

ROSE GARDEN

Red pepper spread, tomatoes, artichokes, red onions, arugula, provolone and gorgonzola. Served on a ciabatta roll with chips and side salad.

HOME-MADE SOUPS

$11.00

SOUP DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

SOUP OF THE DAY

BEEF CHILE + $1.50

Have in a cup or bowl. Even add a house salad!

SOUP (CUP) AND HALF SANDWICH │ PANINI

Served with choice of chips or house salad

SOUP AND HOUSE SALAD

SALADS

$12.50

Add the following items for an additional $2.99 EACH:
Ham, turkey, chicken salad, tuna salad or grilled chicken strip

PRETTY SALAD

Field greens, artichokes, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, gorgonzola.

PECAN AND APPLE SALAD

Field greens, feta, red onion, apple slices, candied pecans and raisins.

TUNA SALAD

Served on a bed of field greens with cucumber.

CHICKEN SALAD

Mango chutney, craisins, mayo, walnuts, celery, served on a bed of field greens with cucumbers.

CAPRESE SALAD

Mozzarella, fresh basil, tomatoes, balsamic.

HUMMUS PLATE $15.50

Hummus, cucumbers, tomatoes, artichokes, red onions, feta, olive oil and pita bread.

DRINKS

WE SERVE ONLY HAND-CRAFTED SPECIALITY DRINKS WITH THE BEST INGREDIENTS

COFFEE

MOCHA

Espresso mixed with unsweetened dark chocolate, topped with milk. Sweeten to taste.

AMERICANO

Espresso mixed with hot water – similar in taste to drip coffee.

CAPUCCINO

Espresso and milk, topped with a layer of airy foam.

DRIP COFFEE

A classic cup of coffee. We offer our signature house blend.

MACCHIATO

Espresso with a dollop of steamed milk.

LATTE

Espresso and milk, topped with a thin layer of silky foam.

ESPRESSO

Our default is a double shot. We offer our signature house blend.

OTHER DRINKS

HOT CHOCOLATE

Holy Kakow locally produced organic chocolate (regular or Mexican) mixed with steamed milk.

TEA

A variety of local Smith teas (caffeinated and decaffeinated) herbal tea blends for a gentle lift. Also serving a variety of Kinglet (formerly known as Dragonfly Chai) iced teas and chais.

TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS

OUR CUSTOMERS COMMENTS, AND LOCAL PRESS

CUSTOMER

“J’s Café is a wonderful place with wonderful people. They’re friendly and hospitable, and every time I need lunch in the area I’m stoked to go get a ‘J Club’. Keep it up y’all”

CUSTOMER

“My dear friends at JCafé, thank you so much for your kind thoughts and the beautiful flowers and delicious chocolates. It was most thoughtful, and cheered me up considerably!”

NORTH BY EAST

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

“A true surprise in the midst of the Lloyd District, the JCafé is an oasis in a desert of bland hotels, mallrats and Blazers.  A clean, small space (be wary of noontime crowds), it serves typical lunch fare with atypical fervor. Choose from J’s long roster of panini, grilled wonders both gooey and fresh. The Rose City is a standout: thinly sliced black forest ham on a bed of Tillamook Swiss, drizzled with Dijon mayonnaise adding a nice bite. Each panini comes with mixed greens ad a bag of Tim’s, probably handed off to you by ‘J’ himself (owner Jonathan Cross). ‘J’ goers are dressed for business, and probably talking it too. But the bright space and cozy, fast service (not to mention the tantalizing smell of pressed panini) makes it feel more than just an hour out of your workday.”

THANK YOU

We thank our long standing suppliers for their quality service: Cafe Umbria, Willamette Egg Farms, Kinglet Tea and Chai, Earthly Gourmet

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

PLANNING AN EVENT? IMPORTANT MEETING? FAMILY PARTY?

CATERED FOR YOU

Your next event or meeting catered by J Café. The J Café team has catered many Portland area business, offices and local organizations, offering party trays, varied selection of pastries, sandwiches, and box lunches.

The catering menu at J Café is treated with the same passion for quality as the coffee, with everything freshly-made.

Please call Federico @ 503 230 9599 to plan your next catered event.

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OPENING OURS

WE WILL BE OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY BASED ON THE CONVENTION SCHEDULE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK OUR J CAFE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR WEEKEND OPENING HOURS.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY - 7am - 2pm

SATURDAY - CLOSED

SUNDAY - CLOSED

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OUR ADDRESS

533 NE Holladay #101,
Portland,
OR 97232.

CALL US 503.230.9599

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