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The Sultan Cafe
You will find a relaxing place, fresh roasted coffee, with delicious panini at North West Portland Oregon. Enjoy the sunshine at outside tables. Mike is providing quality coffee to his local clients. He is always there and remembers his customers by their names, so it's personal. Sultan Cafe has many great tasting coffees such as; Turkish coffee, Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Latte, Flavored Latte, Cafe Mocha, Hot Chocolate, Steamer.

You will love to taste coffee Umbria blends. Try medium roast, smooth coffee has a chocolaty aroma and soft, earthy undertones. This blend is suitable for espresso and drip coffee. Sultan Cafe also serves Black teas, Chai teas, Apple ciders. Our mission at the Sultan Cafe is to provide our patrons with the highest service and to serve them fresh coffees, teas and homemade foods.
Reviews (25)
Torrence Shaw
Torrence Shaw
Jan 13, 2022
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Amazing food! I’ve eaten lunch here 3 times this week, yes, the food is THAT delicious. The customer service is always on point, the food is always fresh and seasoned to perfection. The pricing is amazing and definitely will keep me coming back. Okay, back to my burger I go.
Allinee Flanary
Allinee Flanary
Jan 02, 2022
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Messed up both of our to go orders and would not refund when we called. Total bummer, because of allergies we could not eat any of it. My friend assures me the owner is great, but...
William Sanborn
William Sanborn
Nov 22, 2021
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Always friendly, as group gather for conversation and coffee before our neighborhood walk to and along the River.
Curtis Partridge
Curtis Partridge
Sep 29, 2021
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A little hidden gem located in the last bastion of NW Portland's industrial area. Open for breakfast and lunch with limited indoor seating and take out available. Delivery by the usual services. Open until 8:30 am—2 pm weekdays.
Great food, ample quantity, reasonable prices, with friendly owners and staff.
Kaoutar T.
Kaoutar T.
Sep 15, 2021
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Best gyros, breakfast burritos and paninis!
The people who work here are kind and always cheerful. My go to!
Greg
Greg
Aug 01, 2021
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I had a Delicious panini nirvana . Highly recommend one. Was a wonderful experience and will be back to try more. Was greeted when I walked in and made to feel at home.
Beki Safar
Beki Safar
Jul 17, 2021
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Yum amazing hummus and falafel. This may become a regular Monday at lunch. I really want to try their gyro next time.
LaDene Cermack
LaDene Cermack
Jul 13, 2021
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The food and service was wonderful. If you order a monster gyro be ready to be there awhile or get a to-go container. . . That things huge!
They'd get 5 stars if they had an accessible entrance. But eating outside on a beautiful day was nice. They would have helped me inside if I wanted to though.
I'll definitely be back for more. Prices WEREN'T outrageous either.
Todd M.
Todd M.
May 29, 2021
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Not all gyros wear capes. But this place should. We recently discovered this little gem and now go once a week. My jam is the gyro bowl with lamb - plus a side order of hummus or the dolmas depending on my food mood. It's a spectacular lunch. The owner is super friendly and literally always in a great mood. Definitely check this place out - but do it before 2 pm - that's when they shut down to bask in the glory of all the hunger they just defeated.
Rebecca Friedman
Rebecca Friedman
Mar 30, 2021
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This place is the best. The owner, Mike, is incredibly cool and friendly. I've never gotten something I didn't like from the sultan. I really miss those french fries! Also if you don't already know about it, GET THE GARLIC SAUCE.
Imogen K.
Imogen K.
Mar 10, 2021
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Turkish coffee is the nectar of the gods. In the world of caffeinated beverages, it's second only to affogato.

For the uninitiated, Turkish coffee is how coffee was originally made, hundreds of years ago. Add very fine coffee grounds, water, and a bit of sugar to a small copper pot called a cevze. You heat the cevze until the contents begin to foam then transfer it to an ornate coffee cup, sometimes in multiple cycles of heating and pouring to increase the foam. Making turkish coffee is a beautiful ritual to perform with a friend.

Needless to say, I came here with high expectations. Stepping
Marshall S.
Marshall S.
Dec 22, 2020
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We are a local business a couple blocks from the Sultan here in NW Portland. We have 15 employee's who love the Sultan food. When we have a function or the company buy's lunch, everyone want's the Sultan food. The owner Mike is the nicest guy, not only does he know how to cook but he always has a big smile and warm welcome for all. We LOVE the Sultan, you really need to try it.
Marshall
Carlos G.
Carlos G.
Nov 25, 2020
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A favorite lunch spot. The lamb gyro is delicious, and I've had it about once a week since I had to start working at home nearby. The cafe also has good (and huge) breakfast burritos; one of these has kept me full all day. The biggest positive is the staff. The owner, Mike, and the staff make you feel welcome, and I'm happy to be able to support small businesses like this that continue to work hard to serve their customers.
Sylvia J.
Sylvia J.
Nov 13, 2020
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Just finished a medical visit, so I needed something good.
Walked into Sultan Cafe for a latte.
Nice clean place, friendly gentleman behind the counter greeted me quickly.
Ordered the latte and was surprised by the delicious flavors. Perfect foam, firm and sweet and the coffee had a delicious aroma that did not disappoint.
Will return for another!
Tom N.
Tom N.
Oct 21, 2020
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I finally tried this place after driving by it for years. Boy am I glad that I did! I only wish I had tried it sooner. I'm a gyro guy and have had them from all over Portland and this place has the best! Not only are they the best but the guy ( same person both of my 2 visits ) was so nice and so appreciative of my business. Excellent gyro, great flavor, ample to large portion, great value, great service. All things that I'm looking for in a place. During the pandemic I've been able to sit indoors here. The local competition doesn't currently offer this option, which is why
Warren Hebert
Warren Hebert
Oct 08, 2020
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My favorites:
-Breakfast Burritos
-Super Gyro
-Thai Peanut Chicken (Wednesday only)
-Chicken Burrito (Thursday only)
-Yellow Chicken Curry (Friday only - pictured)
-Energy Drinks
This place is awesome. Food is always prepared fresh and served hot. Mike, the owner, is a great guy and a lot of fun to talk to.
Catrina L.
Catrina L.
Mar 12, 2020
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Amazingggg!!!!!! I found my new lunch spot type of place! Customer service is on point they are very fast at getting your order in and OMG the food ! The Gyro with lamb and a side of fries..... YES PLEASE! Packed with flavor, large portion, fresh yummy!!
Zack F.
Zack F.
Dec 08, 2019
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-update from Dec. 2019
Still amazing food - first time back in...six years! Great service too. Had the classic "gyro" bowl, with a little change up getting some mixed greens and other veggies. Garlic sauce is the best part - way,way,way above average. The chocolate chip cookies are INCREDIBLE - best I have ever had, no joke! They're a steal at $1 a piece, large, soft and the chips are still gooey.

Service was also very good. The sole guy working the counter around 3PM was patient taking my order and filled it efficiently.
Gabrielle S.
Gabrielle S.
Dec 08, 2019
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The people who work here are very friendly and welcoming. I've been coming here a lot, and each time I do I can tell they really put the time and effort into what they're doing to make sure everyone enjoys their meal. Their salads and bowls are delicious and I recommend this place to anyone who loves Mediterranean or middle eastern food.
Kevin S.
Kevin S.
Sep 12, 2019
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The food was great, but the service was amazing. My klutzy butt managed to knock over my coffee and gyro, and they had a replacement on my table before I got back with napkins. Way above and beyond anything I'd expect. I picked up some cookies and pastries to make up for it, and they were delicious as well. Thanks, Sultans!
Amber R.
Amber R.
Jul 31, 2019
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One of my favorite lunch spots. Try a gyro bowl with your choice of protein. My go to is the chicken (flavorfully grilled white meat) with extra garlic sauce. The owner is really nice, too.
Sandy K.
Sandy K.
Mar 19, 2019
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Amazing food and fast service. Smells so good when you walk in. Two cozy chairs sitting area in front windows and other seating around restaurant. A few outdoor tables as well.
Large refrigerator with to go food and drinks.
I had Lamb Gyro which was large, and delicious! 2nd time u went, I asked them for gyro to go but in bed of lettuce. It was perfect. I had so much leftover, I ate it for dinner too.
3rd time I went, I ordered good old cheeseburger. I asked for medium cooked and it would take 15 minutes. It took almost 25 and I ended up being late for my class. Burger quite tasty with fries
Anitra A.
Anitra A.
Dec 11, 2017
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First tip- don't fall to the upselling. You'll get upsold to Lamb, but you'll walk away with the cheaper shredded beef. The guy who helped me was not the owner; don't know if the same mistake would have happened if he was running the till.
Second tip- be prepared to pay an *extra* 50cents if you are using a card. I was not given an option to run it as debit, so I don't know if that is an option at all.
Third tip- online pdf menu is outdated and prices are higher on location.

Food was okay at best. There is a much better place for shwarmas not too far away, I think I&apos
Rae N.
Rae N.
Dec 29, 2016
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This place is a joke; decent food and what appears the be decent prices but you will be sultaned! I decided to pick up some soup after months of not going here because I was disappointed from prior occurrences of waiting forever, not getting what was promised, being upsold, or a combination of all three but today I decided I'd try again
"I'd like a bowl of your soup of the day"
"Chili; do u want cheese and onions on that?"
"Yes please" provide $3 as the sign states for the soup of the day
"$4 - extra dollar for the cheese and onions"
You have
Anna K.
Anna K.
Dec 02, 2015
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Went here for lunch on a Wednesday around 12:30 and the place was PACKED. The one woman working the register, bringing people their food and busing tables on her own was very nice and handled the rush very well.

Ordered the lamb gyro bowl over rice for $7.75. It was fine, but I think I'll stick with a gyro next time. The rice was dry like it was the last bit of a batch.

The sauce they top everything with has me feeling like a garlic fire breathing dragon at work. Hopefully no one comes to talk to me.