Fun place: tasty pie, cocktails, divey but not dirty. It was perfect for what we were looking for at the time. Chicken pot pie was excellent as was the apple pie. The kids shared a large blueberry muffin. Played a few rounds of Pictionary while we waited. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend the cherry Old Fashion-watered down, barely a hint of bourbon. And Im not that picky about cocktails either. Maybe the other drinks are better. Service was very friendly and accommodating.
We were in the area for a completely different restaurant but due to the “sign” it caused us to come back and stop before heading back over the bridge to Vancouver...Super chic environment...pie selection was awesome...My group had the Three Chocolate Cream Pie & Banana Cream Pie...I requested mine in a to go box because I knew I was not going to finish it...The homemade vanilla ice cream was good but properly better suited for one of their “fruit” pies...We were extremely impressed and will definitely recommend this place to family & friends
I am a huge pie fan ! And this place blew me out of the water- better than most that Ive had in LA.My favorite is their chocolate pie which comes in layers of thick whipped cream on top and a light airy chocolatey deliciousness on the bottom layer. The crust is also buttery and smooth.. I wish I can have it over and over again.The banana cream is also amazingly delicious.
I learned about Random Order Pie after my coworker’s wife brought a Chocolate Cream pie to work. I’m not a huge Pie person but immediately fell in love with their great selection of Pies and have been back a few times. Even picked up a whole chocolate cream pie for thanksgiving dinner tomorrow. The prices are a little steep from whole pies in my opinion but it’s worth it on special occasions. I like the fact that they come on a great presentable glass platter (that they charge extra $ for it but return the money after you bring the platter back within 14 days of purchase). Looking forward to coming Back and trying more things on the menu!
If I could give 4.5 I would but I cant. Not quite perfect but in 2020, as close as youll get - especially in as pretentious and over-priced a place as Portland.Friendly, excellent staff, period. Their excellent service has never diminished in the three years I, with great trepidation, moved back to the Great Northwest.Good pie - though a couple world authorities - a couple dressed like Wilma and Fred Flintstone (really/literally) insisted their pies have a soupcon too much salt. In my opinion, they probably really were experts, no idea why, thats my gut. To a non-authority, I think the pies rock.Best of all are the cocktails - among the best Ive ever had. Perfection and by the economics of say, California, dirt cheap. Please Random Order, dont read this review and jack the prices!
The first time I came in my order I placed my order and had to leave for a bit. It looked like my order had been pushed to the bottom of the priority list by the time I had returned. The second time however, I ordered a latte to go and I think I met the owner this time. Service was with a smile but was largely ignored by the woman at the counter. This cafe is close to a place I frequent and was hoping for a more consistent experience going here. I think I will likely grab Starbucks in the future when I head to that neighborhood.
I went here for my birthday last week. It had been a year or so since my last visit and I was really looking forward to it. I always come here for the banana cream pie. Halfway through my slice I noticed there was not even one slice of banana in my banana cream pie. And the crust was pretty stale. How can there be no banana in that pie? Was it a mistake? Is this the new recipe? At least the guy at the counter was nice.
I first discovered Random Order a few years back while visiting my daughter in the Alberta District.The quiche should be nominated for the worlds best!As for the pies - it is entrancing to watch as these masterpieces are created in a space smaller than my home kitchen.Random Order has become a must for each visit to Portland.(Who needs pilates when Random Order has pie and lattes?)
Had a pie craving! Luckily remembered they also serve other food, so headed here for brunch. Had some good egg sandwiches and coffee/ espresso drinks. Took the pie for tonights dessert- yum!
Highly recommend. The chicken pot pie was very good. Crust was crispy, and the filling was thick and tasty. I loved that the veggies were cut into big chunks. Service was friendly. Only down side was that the WiFi wasnt great and I was eating alone, so had no conversation option! Being from out of country, free and fast data would have been nice.
Had a great experience here! Christopher was very kind, sweet, laughable and provided great service, even with how picky I am. Ill be returning!!! Thank you, Christopher. The pie? Ill choose peach next time. I got the pecan. Ice cream and whipped cream were GREAT!!!
Wonderfully surprising and on point ! I was so impressed with the quality amount and WHIP CREAM wasn’t sweetened! Super smart bc the pie and coffee sure was! 5 star more!!!
We ordered the cherry pie and the apple pie, the crust was amazing. French press coffee was very good. You have to order at the counter. The bill was 16.00. It was the best pie Ive ever had in my mouth, and I love pie. Again; the crust alone was worth the trip. Delicious. Im not sure if they have ice cream, I usually order ice cream with pie but we were having a fat day I guess and didnt ask.
Ordered 3 pies for my boyfriends birthday and they were DELICIOUS! It was a huge hit and we were all impressed with how good the pies are! Random Order made it super easy to order and added a last-minute additional pie when I called them in a panic the day before I needed my pies. Will definitely be a repeat customer and highly recommend for anyone wanting pie!(I got the Kentucky Bourbon Pecan, Brandied Peach and Lemon Meringue)
Love this place. My mother in law loves the chocolate cream pie. Brought it to her the first time I met her and its still a hit. Its delicious! Also the $5 pie plate deposit isnt too bad because the quality is good if you wind up stuck with it.
Found this cute little place when we were looking for late night coffee, and they have PIE! A little spendy but delicious! My daughter tried the cherry pie and latte, she loved it. I had the blackberry/apple with the walnut crumb topping, the filling and topping were wonderful, the crust was beautiful, flaky and perfect! The only reason I gave 4 stars was they dont have a black tea.....just Earl grey or a rose/black. I tried the rose/black and it was like drinking grandmas perfume. Id go back for pie and bring my own tea, lol
Random order is a fun little neighborhood pie shop in the heart of a trendy Portland neighborhood. This is a great place to come for pie, coffee, tea, or any other number of tasty treats. There are periodicals and board games to keep you entertained, and the staff is very friendly. I had the apple pie, and my wife had the chocolate cream pie . I would say the the chocolate cream pie was better than the apple, and I love apple pie. I felt like the apple pie was lacking in apple filling. The crest of both pies was very good. The cost of pie and coffee here is a little higher then you might expect, but it is of a higher quantity than most greasy spoon dinners.
Food? Awesome. Ambiance? Quaint and welcoming. But today the staff must be having a bad day. Service less than cheerful, though hard working. All the ladies behind the counter are up in their heads, communication with customers is less than the minimum, and way off from creating an atmosphere that matches the ambiance and the product....unless sullenness is a requirement for making good pie...Expect great food but dont be expecting to feel valued or special when you leave.
The lady working today needs to check her attitude. I was so excited to show my parents this place that I’ve loved for years and we were greeted with the meanest lady and just a terrible attitude today. Thanks for your horrible customer service and cold quiche. I hope you find happiness at some point I guess.
Random Order serves pie. Savory pies. Sweet pies. You name it. They all look delicious. They also serve alcohol, so you honestly cant go wrong. While waiting for a table down the street, my friend and I stopped in for a mimosa and a Bloody Mary. Both excellent. The space is comfortable and quirky (their ostrich logo is well-represented). Outdoor seating is available, too, making for excellent Alberta Street people watching.
First time, last time. The piece was hearty, but the taste alot less so. Way to dry. I expected so much more for a $6 slice of pie.
Just love the pies ... every last one of them! I could spend the whole day here eating slices of pie and drinking their awesome lattes, but I dont think its prescribed by my health insurance! At least once a week though, for sure!
Disappointing service at Random Order. I have been here a few times and enjoyed the food, coffee and their pies. I purchased two pies a few weeks ago - one for a gift and one for our family. The one we tried was a Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie, which I have had by the slice at this location before and thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately, this time the pie tasted overwhelmingly of molasses (or a molasses-like flavor) and was not at all enjoyable.I returned the pie plate today and they asked how the pies were. I told them that my friend thoroughly enjoyed their Caramel Apple pie, but that our pecan pie was not good and explained why. The person behind the counter said something about it possibly being a bad batch. I thought he was going to give me the opportunity to get a new pie, but instead offered me a slice of pie.At $30 a pie, I would have expected them to stand behind the quality of their pies and offer either a refund or a new pie. Ive given them two stars rather than one as Ive enjoyed their food previously, but wont be back after today.
When we first saw this place we were scared it was just a cutely named pizza place. But we went in and were happy to learn that it was indeed a pie shop. I got the strawberry rhubarb and I was not disappointed. Serving sizes are generous and the pie itself was delicious. They have tons of flavors, both sweet and savory, and include gluten-free options as well.
This was a great find. After dinner pie and coffee is a fun way to spend a Friday night in Portland. We were just visiting for the evening and stopped in for a quick treat. The pie was very tasty and the ice was great.
There are really no places around Portland that does pie well, until you go to Random Order. Their pies are so good, we even ordered one for our wedding. The salted caramel apple pie is amazing! I especially love the crust, because its buttery and flaky, with a little crispness. Oh and its nice to wash that pie down with a delicious coffee too!
Good pie. Kinda loved the triple chocolate cream pie. Peach bourbon pie wasnt too sweet. I like to eat pie with coffee.
Super good, lots of options, but I have yet to eat one reheated properly. But, I am super picky so this place is super great! Everyone should try! Lots of options for Pie by the slice, or order whole... genius!
The pies are very pretty and tasty. The apple salted caramel pie is rich with a flaky crust. The chocolate pie is fluffy and light. The price per slice is a bit high, but we still like to go there occasionally.
My third weekend in a row here and my third great Strawberry and Rhubarb pie. Its been constantly great. Iced coffee also pretty good on this hot day.Nice place to just hangout in the afternoon.
Tasty, large portions, heavy on carbs. Good coffee/tea. Homey vibe, small space. Can get noisy at peak hours.
So good I couldnt wait to snap a photo and had to eat my muffin! Coffee is good, people are nice, environment/ambience is great, the way a coffee shop should be. Love that they have vegan and other dietary options.
This place is AMAZING. The coffee tender was the sweetest guy. He made us feel at home. The pie and hot chocolate was also amazing. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Occasionally get a slice of quiche to take to work for my lunch. Different one every day. Always absolutely delicious. Perfect pastry. Deep, heartwarming, yummy, yellow goodness. This is no skimpy pie. When you go back for more, and you will, give a good tip and hope that the cook never leaves.
This place is like going to my grandmothers house on holiday! Amazing rotating selection and its difficult not to crave it! Fair price for a gourmet slice and drink or grab a whole pie!
Honestly nothing special. Spent $70+ on two pies for Thanksgiving, and it was not worth the expense. A Costco pie tastes just as good for a third the price. Nothing against a local business, it’s just overpriced for what it is.
This pie place is like the cute enough girl your friend brings to the party. So I liked it!
LOVED this little cocktail cafe/bakery. For lunch I had coffee and Salted Caramel Apple pie. It was nothing less than amazing. The coffee was so good that I decided to have a second cup and take an extra long lunch break. I will definitely be going back. The teeniest tiniest complaint I might have is that the music was a tad louder than Id have preferred. But there is cozy outside seating too to avoid that.
A decent selection of pies - both sweet and savory in a funky Alberta neighborhood shop. We had a Tahitian vanilla sugar salted caramel apple and blackberry apple with a scoop of homemade ice cream. All were delicious!
I was so happy to find this place. The pie selection and quality were both wonderful. Fruit pies and others can be enjoyed warmed (in the oven) if desired. Warm pie and ice cream is a true treat!It was randomly very very crowded on a Wednesday night, with one employee working and about 8 orders behind. However, he was working so hard and was apologetic for the wait. Have to give 5 stars for the hustle.
My favorite place on Alberta Street. Guys, it has PIE and alcohol! 🥧🍷. And tea. All my favorite things!
Lovely and low key. I had a slice of cherry pie with a nice flakey crust and my partner had the seasonal brandied pear with dark chocolate and candied ginger. It might sound like too much--but trust me, it was just enough. The drip coffee was surprisingly chocolate-y and tannin-y, like a crisp black tea. Hope to return next time Im in Portland. So long and thanks for all the pie!
Was a great spot for after dinner dessert! Lots of tasty options
A great local pie and coffee shop. They have cocktails for late night too. I would say they make the best pie crust in Portland. Good people good prices and there has never been much of a wait for anything.
The tomato-coconut soup was phenomenal! The coconut was a lovely, light flavor, but the spicing was the real star!
Friendly staff.. Quality! I loved the tartness pop of the cherry pie. Just know that the crust is the dense type. Sometimes I prefer lighter crispier, but thats totallly a personal preference thing. Loved it.
Oh My God. Their Pies are the yummiest pies ever! I really love the chocolate pie. The chocolate cream is not too sweet but I can taste sweet gracefully... The location is good. I dont have a car but easy to get there by bus. Thank you!!!
No stress coffee shop atmosphere that serves pie too. Good for leaving the house and hanging out or working from laptop. Decently kid friendly. Have also had good conversations here, feels like a locals hangout (I am a local).
I dont know which was better... The coffee or the pie... Who cares? Both great. Ill be back!
This place is great! Friendly staff in a welcoming atmosphere. Pies and egg sandwiches are a ten! Looking forward to coming back and ordering about 20 pies for a party!
Friends ordered a bunch of pies. My meat pie, I asked if I can just get it heated for 5 minutes. I waited for my name to be called.After my whole party gobbled all of their pies, I noticed its been like 20 minutes, so I waited at the pie waiting spot to see what happened. I was ignored for a while. Then, when the pie was ready, they called out someone elses name and again... Ignored me.No apology, no admission of fault. Just a Yeah we were pretty busy. I asked for a refund.Probably great pies. Just the meh of their mess up really made me not want to go there again.
Cons: Seemed a bit spendy. I appreciate their pies are hand made and that is a very labor-intense affair, but I have had pies that cost less than half and are just as delicious. I had the cherry pie, pumpkin pie and a slice of chicken pot pie. I did not like the chicken pot pie. I enjoy a creamier and heartier pie and this one was 90% vegetables and not creamy at all. Coffee was also on the pricey side with refills $1.00.Pros: The staff. They are very friendly.
Best banana cream pie ever... Service is funky but friendly.... Delicious coffee is well.
Its the best pie!!!! I dream of the banana cream pie and get it whenever Im in Portland. I dont even like bananas!
Large, tasty selection of homemade pies. Savory and sweet pies are offered, as well as a selection of egg sandwiches and beverages. Awesome location, and big window seating areas make this a perfect place for a slice of pie and some people watching.
Their almost savory blackberry Apple pie with walnut crumble pairs well with their vanilla bean ice cream. Water Ave coffee is well brewed. Shaker lemon pie is like marmalade meets lemon drop explosion. Courteous servers.
Awesome pie bar and coffeehouse. Homemade pies like your Aunt Betty Jo used to make. And they serve Water Avenue coffee. Open till midnight Wed-Sat. Love me some Water Avenue coffee. Yum!
Awesome service. Good pie. Amazing logo. Please make shirts so I can show everyone I frequent the Pie Bar
This place is great! Theres a wide variety of pies to choose from and theyre always good. 5 stars!
If youre out after dinner and want some pie this is the place! Theres always something good to eat and drink here!
This place has amazing pies, baked good and coffees. It also has a unique interior atmosphere. At night you can get cocktails and beers. Cant beat that!
Made the mistake of going on national pie day. Crazy busy. Glad for them as I love seeing local places do well. The problems were based on the line going out the door the whole time we were there.Pie reviews- the apple salted caramel pie was as good as advertised. My piece was a little skimpy. (They also forgot to put the ice cream on it, then told me I didnt order it and they didnt ring it up. Darn those emailed detailed receipts. 😁 For some reason it irritated them when I showed them I did order and pay for it. They gave me 2 scoops of ice cream in separate bowls. )My wife had the Apple/Blackberry. She liked it ok. I had a bite. Thought it was better than she did.Got a piece of coconut cream and banana cream to go for the kids. I think the coconut cream was my favorite of the night. Hit every note! The banana cream looked the best, but for some reason was my least favorite of the 4 that we tried. They were out of chocolate cream, but it looked really good.Hope to go back again when its not crazy and give another chance. Maybe they will get a 5th star to match the national review they received.
I am not sure why this place has so many recommendations. Pie crust was hard as if had been sitting around for awhile and taste was average at best.
I really like Random Order. They have a good, baked in house, pie selection. The coconut cream is my favorite, and I dont like coconut desserts or cream pies. They have breakfast sandwiches, coffee, as well as a fun selection of alcoholic beverages.
The Blackberry apple pie was amazing, tasted like fresh picked blackberries with a crumble top. The cherry pie and chicken pie were also very good!
This is my favorite pie house in Portland. I have yet to find its equal. I love the other pies I get, but this place is special. The Curry Potato pie is great for vegetarians, and the desert pies are absolutely top shelf.
I really like most of the pies here. The seasonal vegetable pot pie has been outstanding, but they are best known for their dessert pies. The standouts for me are the pecan pie, the triple chocolate cream pie, and the coconut cream pie. Ive tried most of the others, which I find to be good but not excellent. The pecan pie has just the precisely right amount of carmelization and crunch and its pecans all the way down - none of that cheap, freaky, green goo that some places make their pecan pie with. The creme pies just nail it as well: smooth, rich without being sickly, and with delicious whipped cream. While the crusts arent the best Ive ever had, they are quite good. Interestingly (perhaps), I think the savory pie crusts are different and superior.Random Order loses a star for a few reasons. First, it isnt a great place to hang out and eat your pie. Its very cold in the winter and generally not cozy or comfortable. To go is your best option. Second, its almost as if the employees have made a pact to behave indifferently (best case) or mildly surly and dismissive. I think it comes down to managements hiring practices, as Ive been coming here for years and have yet to be helped by anyone with genuine enthusiasm or warmth. Another reason to get your order to go, I suppose. These quibbles wont prevent me from getting a great slice of pie, however.
Best chicken pot pie Ive had in a LONG while, great Strawberry Rhubarb pie and lemonade as well! Im gonna be coming back here many more times.
Tried the Kentucky Pecan Burbon and the chocolate cream pie. Crust was pretty tough, chocolate cream had great flavor but had a very grainy texture. Service was great and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Great for a quick and quiet stopover, Ive been with my friends a few times and theres always an open area for us to sit in and chat without being too crowded.
When I first moved here it was my go to. Now anyone new to Portland its the first place I take them. I love having a coffee eating pie and quiche while sitting at the window seats people watching.
Have you ever wanted a slice of pie with your cocktail? Then this is the spot. Do you need a pie to bring to a party or family meal? This is the spot? Got a hangover and need some good spiked coffee with your morning muffin? The spot... I highly recommend this bakery, and having met the owner, can personally say, this place is worth supporting.
Coffee bar and bakery, homestyle sweet and savory pies with local ingredients. Friendly baristas who know you after a short while, ideal for a quiet Sunday crossword or catching up on a book.
Hands down the most delicious sweet or savory pies in Ptown! The crust is perfectly buttery and pairing a slice of pie with a warm cup is pure bliss!
Chicken 🐔 pot 🥧 was incredible, blackberry apple walnut struessel pie was awesome.
Simple, unpretentious, delicious, caring. What more do you want from a dessert place. Loved the coconut creme pie with chocolate flakes. Health food at its best!
Everything is delicious. Always leave feeling quite satisfied and enthused to return. Great cocktails.
Pie and cocktails, it is like someone read my mind. The sweet and savory pies are both delicious.