Looking for a welcoming spot to start your morning or take a midday break in West Linn? Lark Cafe in the Historic Willamette District delivers exactly what the neighborhood needs: quality food, excellent coffee, and a warm atmosphere where locals gather daily. This independently owned cafe has become a favorite meeting spot for residents who appreciate freshly prepared meals and carefully crafted drinks, especially on chilly January mornings when a hot latte hits different.
Your New Go-To for Breakfast and Lunch
Lark Cafe serves up an impressive menu from 7am to 3pm daily at their location on 1980 Willamette Falls Drive, Suite 120. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick breakfast before work or settling in for a relaxed lunch, the menu covers all the bases. Start your morning with a flaky croissant, a chocolate croissant, or the El Guapo Burrito loaded with bacon, eggs, roasted Yukon potatoes, chili cream, and pepper jack cheese. The cafe also offers fresh scones, yogurt, and berry parfaits, and bagel sandwiches that hit the spot every time.
When lunchtime rolls around, the options get even better. The Moroccan Chicken Salad has earned rave reviews from customers who call it one of the best salads they’ve ever had, featuring savory chicken with sweet couscous, raisins, almonds, and butter lettuce with honey lime vinaigrette. Other popular choices include the Chicken Curry Croissant with diced chicken breast, curry aioli, apple, and currants, plus the Avocado Toast with chili flakes, olive oil, and Maldon salt that customers travel from Gresham to enjoy.
Coffee That Warms You Up
Coffee lovers have plenty to celebrate at this West Linn breakfast cafe. The team proudly serves Coava Coffee, a Portland-based artisan roaster known for exceptional quality. General Manager Bridgette Rusnac, a West Linn resident and Wilsonville High School graduate, trained alongside her staff with Coava to ensure every cup meets high standards.
From cappuccinos and mochas to matcha lattes and chai lattes, the drink menu caters to different tastes. You can customize your drink with flavors like vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, peppermint, or seasonal options.
The People Behind Your Favorite Local Cafe
Pascal Chureau and Ian Ragsdale, who also own Allium Bistro and Field & Vine Events, expanded their restaurant portfolio to create Lark Cafe as a destination for the West Linn and greater Portland community. They bring the same philosophy from their other ventures: using fresh, local ingredients to bring friends and family together around food and drink.
This commitment to quality and community shows in every detail, from the carefully selected menu items to the friendly service that keeps customers coming back year after year. The cafe also offers corporate catering options for businesses looking to provide quality food for meetings and events.
Why West Linn Locals Keep Coming Back
What makes this local coffee shop in West Linn stand out? Customers consistently praise the welcoming staff, clean space, and plenty of seating both inside and outside. The cafe offers comfortable indoor seating perfect for winter mornings, plus outdoor seating with big umbrellas when the weather warms up.
Whether you need a quiet spot to work, a place to catch up with friends, or just a really good sandwich and hot coffee, Lark Cafe delivers. For more great spots to explore in the area, support the heart of our community and see more neighborhood favorites featured here.
Visit Lark Cafe This Week
Ready to experience one of West Linn’s favorite breakfast and lunch spots? Stop by Lark Cafe at 1980 Willamette Falls Drive, Suite 120 any day between 7am and 3pm for artisan coffee and handcrafted food that locals love. Call ahead at (503) 744-4780 or email info@larkcafeoregon.com to ask about their menu or corporate catering options. Your new favorite meal might be waiting for you at this cafe in Historic Willamette.
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