Are you looking for a great place to host a party or need catering for a special event? We at Westcafe will help you with a sumptuous menu providing our expertise to make your event a delicious success.

We accommodate intimate gatherings as well as larger-sized corporate events, which makes us a perfect choice for groups of all sizes. The downtown location is conveniently located between PSU and the Portland Art Museum. The lovely open floor-plan can be easily customized to ensure the perfect atmosphere for your celebration.

For catering, West Cafe is available to provide freshly-prepared meals off-site. We can accommodate any size gathering and provide the delicious food to make it a hit!

Our staff is very flexible and will work closely with you to ensure all your guests have an amazing experience. Contact us by phone, 503.227.8189.

Some of the benefits of hosting your party at our downtown restaurant location include:

• Great downtown location near Lincoln High School, Portland State, The Schnitzer and The Art Museum
• Our bar boasts a cozy atmosphere
• Fully customizable menu with vegetarian and vegan options available
• Competitive pricing
• Week-end availability

So let us do the work for your next event. We love to serve you!

Xavier Tavera

December 3, 2011: Xavier Tavera
Get your hips swaying and shoulders shimmying to the rich melodies of the Caribbean Islands

Xavier’s Classic Band heats it up at West Cafe. They have created a new sound from the Bolero, Cuban and traditional Latin ballad rhythms that were big in the 1940′s and 50′s. Woven together and sprinkled with Xavier’s special energy, the band’s vibes will uplift your spirit and get your body swaying.

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

December 10, 2011: Carol Rossio
Come to West Cafe and enjoy jazz with a French flair

West Cafe is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma. For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit www.carolrossio.com.

Date: Saturdayday, December 10, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

David Brothers

December 17, 2011: David Brothers
West Cafe presents down-home folk and blues in downtown Portland

West Cafe is happy to host the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the cafe to be jumping. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.


Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

December 24, 2011: We will be celebrating the Christmas Holiday at home.

Services will continue on Monday, 26 December, 2011. Have a special holiday near to friends and family.

December 31, 2011: Mike Metzner with Steve Cleveland
West Café brings intimate Portland jazz standards downtown on New Years Eve 2011.

West Café is always pleased to present Northwest jazz singer Mike Metzner and accompanist Steve Cleveland. Mike “Scheckie” Metzner’s musical experiences cover miles of ground – with stints in bands such as The Crackpots, Mas Y Mas and the Latin band, Los Comatosos. Mike’s musical travels also extend to England, Ireland and Spain. He and acclaimed pianist Steve Cleveland will be performing standards from the 20s, 30s and 40s in our warm and intimate bar. Come enjoy the best songs of the 20th century while dining in our restaurant or simply relax at the bar with a perfect glass of wine and our always delicious appetizers. Our jazz performances are typically free.

Date: Saturday, December 31, 2011

Time: 7-10PM

West Cafe always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz. Contact us at eat@westcafepdx.com or (503) 227-8189.

Please join us and The Portland-Mutare Sister City Association for World’s AIDS Day, Thursday December 1st at the Village Ballroom, 700 NE Dekum St. in Portland, Oregon at 6 PM.

Also hear Northwest’s newly crowned African Queen’s performance.

It’s that time of year again, time to eat your heart out, in a Thanksgiving kind of way that is. As we will be closed for the day, Nov. 24, 2011 and for the following morning’s brunch hour we wish you a warm holiday at home with your family and loved ones near and dear.

We will resume our regular hours and dinner service on Black Friday, Nov. 25, 2011as well as our daily happy hour prices in the lounge. We encourage you to stop in while doing your shopping and have a refreshing bite to eat before hitting the holiday shows at the theaters right down the road from us. We’re also right off the I-405 and around the corner from the Portland Street Car.

Westcafe offers delicious party-catering services for your special holiday events. We can make room for you in our warm and friendly downtown Portland restaurant or we can come to you. Let us know and we are happy to accomodate, 503.227.8189. Or, make a reservation for a smaller party. We’ve always got a cozy nook to warm the spirit and heart.

Did you know there’s a National Sandwich Day? That’s today! Happy National Sandwich Day to you and all your loved ones.

Where did this silly-seeming holiday come from? Well, November 3rd also happens to be the birthdate Sir John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, Massachusetts. Back in the 1700s Earl John popularized this tasty treat that has stood the test of time (the sandwich).

So how will you celebrate National Sandwich Day? We’ve got some ideas and special sandwiches to enhance you Sandwich Day experience:

• Vegetable & tofu sandwich with roasted eggplant spread, red pepper & lettuce
• B.L.A.T.T., bacon, lettuce, avocado spread, tomato and turkey with citrus aioli
• Bourbon BBQ pulled pork served on 3 silver dollar rolls
• Grilled meatloaf sandwich with Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato & mayonnaise on focaccia

These are just to name a few. Check out our extensive menu with some gluten-free options and be sure to eat a sandwich in honor of the Earl or just because they are healthy and delicious.

Xavier Tavera

November 5, 2011: Xavier Tavera
Get your hips swaying and shoulders shimmying to the rich melodies of the Caribbean Islands

Xavier’s Classic Band heats it up at West Cafe. They have created a new sound from the Bolero, Cuban and traditional Latin ballad rhythms that were big in the 1940′s and 50′s. Woven together and sprinkled with Xavier’s special energy, the band’s vibes will uplift your spirit and get your body swaying.

Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

November 12, 2011: Carol Rossio
Come to West Cafe and enjoy jazz with a French flair

West Cafe is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma. For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit www.carolrossio.com.

Date: Saturdayday, November 12, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

David Brothers

November 19, 2011: David Brothers
West Cafe presents down-home folk and blues in downtown Portland

West Cafe is happy to host the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the cafe to be jumping. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.


Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

Mary Kadderly

November 26, 2011: Mary Kadderly
West Cafe hosts a distinctive voice in downtown Portland

Mary Kadderly’s smoky vocals recall Natalie Cole in her “Unforgettable” phase, though she can get sassy and coy like Kay Starr, be as coolly detached as Sade, and ooze overt sensuality like Julie London. More information can be found at www.marykadderly.com.

Date: Saturday, November 26, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

West Cafe always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz. Contact us at eat@westcafepdx.com or (503) 227-8189.

In the nineteenth-century, the traditional celebrations revolving around October 31 were brought to the US by Irish immigrants. Jack O-lanterns became an integral part of Halloween festivities. It was traditional to put lanterns made from various vegetables in windows to welcome spirits of those passed on and wandering souls. But where did this tradition come from. Certainly there has to be a story associated with such a unique tradition. Well, like many traditions there are varying versions but there’s a general consensus, with each family or village filling in holes with their own details.

Jack was a penurious man hated by all. When encountered by the devil, he dodgingly convinced the devil to turn himself into a coin. Before the devil could change back he snapped the coin into his pocket and made the devil promise not to come back for him for an entire year.

One year later the devil returning and was wittily tricked into climbing an apple tree by Mr. Jack himself. While the devil was at the top of the tree Jack carved the sign of the cross into the tree’s trunk prohibiting the devil to come down from the tree. Jack forced the devil to not come down and take him for ten years.

Jack died before the ten years passed. He was turned away from heaven and so tried to enter hell where the devil would not permit it as he had promised Jack he would not take him until ten years. He was given a hot coal from hell which he carried around in a carved turnip as he wandered the earth. From this came Jack of the Lantern, or with the Irish twist, Jack O’Lantern.

Happy Halloween to everyone!

Be safe and have fun. We’ll be having happy hour prices all night long, and all weekend with Xavier Tabera tearing it up with his Cuban and Caribbean rhythms Saturday night, no admission charge!

If you’re unfamiliar with Oktoberfest but think you might like to celebrate it, being that it’s October, you still can. And you don’t even need to be German. It officially ended the first weekend in October, but here’s the thing; Oktoberfest is somewhat of a global party-for-the-sake-of-it party. How did this come to be?

On October 12, 1810 crown Prince Ludwig, who naturally became King Ludwig I, married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen inviting all Munich citizens to party on the lawn outside the city gates. Unquestionably, copious amount of locally brewed beer were consumed by the masses resulting in an unforgettable festival that would come to be an annual recurrence.

One year later Oktoberfest would add an agricultural show to the festival as well as maintain the horse races that the original party ended with. Eventually the festival was moved to the later part of September and prolonged until October 3rd due to a national holiday.

Now-a-days you can take whatever meaning you see fit for your own participation in Oktoberfest and celebrate for your own pleasures. Just because it’s finished for the year in Germany doesn’t mean the festivities and celebrations need to cease here.

Come into Westcafe, your local downtown Portland restaurant, to celebrate with happy hour all evening long. That means happy hour prices on all drinks (and we’ve got a lot, beer included) as well as delicious nibbles and appetizers for your delight. There’s a cozy seat waiting for you and your friends!

Did you know, the amount of straws we use in the US on average everyday would fill 127 school buses? We were shocked to see these numbers and are looking into joining fourth-grader Milo Cress in being straw-free. -BeStrawFree.org

We feel good when we know we are doing our part in reducing waste and pollution on our planet and we’d like to share our efforts with you.

For starters, we took part of the inside construction of our restaurant and used recycled products where possible. Paperstone, kirei board and marmoleum were used throughout the bar area, flooring and in the barista station. Kirei board is manufactured from unused sorghum stalks that are harvested for food in China. Sorghum factories are built in the agricultural areas to reduce shipping and energy which also brings a new revenue source to the regional farmers.

Our daily efforts to manintain a green business include using recycled materials, recycling and even composting. We know that compostable materials need to be composted in regular compost bins not in landfills where their compostability is frequently nullified. So we haul out our compotables. Some of our recycled materials include to-go containers, straws and bamboo skewers.

We used to give out bottled water to our customers but have since switched to filtered water from the tap. Our meat and poultry products are hormone free and when possible we select locally caught fish and produce. We want to serve our customers the best and also play a role in maintaining a healthy world.

We’ve continued our green efforts into our home by fully switching over to windpower.

Thanks so much to everyone else whose spreading their green love!

Xavier Tavera

October 1, 2011: Xavier Tavera
Get your hips swaying and shoulders shimmying to the rich melodies of the Caribbean Islands

Xavier’s Classic Band heats it up at West Cafe. They have created a new sound from the Bolero, Cuban and traditional Latin ballad rhythms that were big in the 1940′s and 50′s. Woven together and sprinkled with Xavier’s special energy, the band’s vibes will uplift your spirit and get your body swaying.

Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

October 8, 2011: Carol Rossio
Come to West Cafe and enjoy jazz with a French flair

West Cafe is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma. For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit www.carolrossio.com.

Date: Saturdayday, October 8, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

David Brothers

October 15, 2011: David Brothers
West Cafe presents down-home folk and blues in downtown Portland

West Cafe is happy to host the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the cafe to be jumping. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.


Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

Mary Kadderly

October 22, 2011: Mary Kadderly
West Cafe hosts a distinctive voice in downtown Portland

Mary Kadderly’s smoky vocals recall Natalie Cole in her “Unforgettable” phase, though she can get sassy and coy like Kay Starr, be as coolly detached as Sade, and ooze overt sensuality like Julie London. More information can be found at www.marykadderly.com.

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

Xavier Tavera

October 29, 2011: Xavier Tavera
Get your hips swaying and shoulders shimmying to the rich melodies of the Caribbean Islands

Xavier’s Classic Band heats it up at West Cafe. They have created a new sound from the Bolero, Cuban and traditional Latin ballad rhythms that were big in the 1940′s and 50′s. Woven together and sprinkled with Xavier’s special energy, the band’s vibes will uplift your spirit and get your body swaying.

Date: Saturday, October 29, 2011
Time: 7-10PM

West Cafe always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz. Contact us at eat@westcafepdx.com or (503) 227-8189.