The Literary Arts Cafe has officially been operating for six months! Throughout this time, our team has created unique syrups, signature drinks, and debuted a full food menu that serves breakfast, lunch, and a delightful array of night bites that you can enjoy after hours.
To make this menu possible, we partner with local vendors to bring you some of the best local goods Portland has to offer. Today, we are highlighting one of our favorite partners and local neighbors, Good Dough. It has been such a pleasure collaborating with them these past few months. Here is what our Food and Beverage Manager had to say:
“Good Dough opened behind Literary Arts earlier this year. Miah and I went to check it out, and we were immediately impressed by the quality. They have amazing seasonal small loaves, pastries, and the perfect baguette for any occasion. After discussing business, we were delighted to discover that they were lovely people as well, fostering a great neighborhood relationship. The Literary Arts Cafe feels lucky to have found such an amazing little gem and is honored to have its bread elevate the cafe’s recipes.” — AJ Gravatt, Food and Beverage Manager
About Good Dough:
Good Dough is a small, artisan bakery in Portland serving naturally leavened sourdough and thoughtfully made treats. We focus on quality grains, long fermentations, and bread that’s as beautiful as it is delicious—baked fresh, with heart, every time.
“Providing fresh bread for the Literary Arts Cafe has been genuinely meaningful for us. It’s special to see our bread become part of a space that celebrates writers, readers, and conversation—good bread and good ideas go hand in hand. We love knowing our loaves are fueling mornings of writing, meetings, and quiet moments with a book, and it feels like a true community partnership rather than just a delivery.” — Brad Kohler, Founder of Good Dough
You can try Good Doughs bread in the following menu items:
Literary Arts is open for coffee and pastries starting at 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and at 9:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday! Click here to view the full menu.
