Next great date place – Soakology
on Dec 23 in General, Restaurants, coffee shops and more tagged by AWoodsonSoakology is a great place to meet a date for a cup of tea or a snack. It’s quiet, quaint and even though it’s right in the middle of downtown Portland, you’ll feel like you’re off the beaten path. They have a few tables in the front of the store, and a four stool bar toward the back. While you’re waiting for your order they serve you a welcome tea in a tiny japanese teacup nestled on a tiny leaf tray. The day I was there the welcome tea was Moroccan Mint.
There are several varieties of Steamers – both caffeinated and decaf. I had the Roasted Mate Latte which was Roasted Yerba Mate steamed with milk and honey. The roasted flavor of the Yerba Mate combined with the milk and honey gave the drink a delicious light cocoa flavor. The place was busy with people coming and going for appointments.
The menu offerings ran the gamut – hot steamed drinks, iced drinks and even a milkshake. There are both savory and sweet snacks. 18 food choices in all from a Mediterranean Platter to a peanut butter cookie and lots of variety in between. Soakology is a little on the expensive side, my steamer was $5.50. It was so delicious and unusual that it was well worth it. If you’re interested in a first date experience that’s not your ordinary coffee shop fare, meet at Soakology.
