Cloudforest,

935 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214

"I got the best hot chocolate of my life here this weekend, the cardamom version with almond milk was perfectly creamy and spicy and not overly sweet! The cafe space is light and airy with a beautiful pastel mural behind the register, it seems like a great place to sit and sip a delicious warm beverage."

"This cafe is a delightful, hidden gem. They've embraced a minimalist aesthetic, which allows their attentive and friendly staff to shine. The star of the show is undeniably their hot chocolate - flavorful and not too sweet. Because the sweetness level is balanced so well, a toasted marshmallow is the perfect addition. I think the marshmallow size has shrunken over time, but the quality is still excellent. I promise you will be thrilled if you add one to your beverage order. You will be doubly thrilled if you get a chocolate chip cookie for later. Back to the hot chocolate! Pure Dark Chocolate is my go-to. I was worried it would be bitter, but it's chocolaty and rich. I'm also a big fan of their Brown Buttermilk option, a current seasonal offering as of December 2023. It's got a nutty complexity (but is nut-free) that makes it interesting to sip on from start to finish. Five stars for turning a simple, nostalgic beverage into liquid luxury!"

"OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS!!! Toasted marshmallows drinking chocolate, cookie, hot chocolate… we consumed all of these in the cafe with audible moans. We brought home chocolate bars and melting chocolate and literally think and talk about our experience at Cloudforest daily. Coming back soon!! This chocolate felt like it healed our wounded souls. Cannot praise and recommend highly enough. Thank you!"

"Everything offered here is amazing. They had the best ice cream that I have ever ate. It had so much flavor and an incredibly silky texture. The macarons were made perfectly and were surprisingly filling. I will most definitely return and am looking forward to trying some of the drinks and the marshmallows at my next visit. There are vegan and gluten free options for those with dietary restrictions. Finally, the shop has a great atmosphere and the owners are so kind and friendly. Highly recommend going here! I have already told all of my friends about it"