By Erica Vo. This post originally appeared on Adventures with Chicken and Nugget.
First off, let me tell you I am a little miffed that no one bothered to mention this Portland gem to me. How have they been in Portland since 2015 and no one told us?!?
Deep breath and moving on. As vaccines become more available and restrictions have been lifting, we have slowly been venturing out into the world again. 1927 S’mores popped up on one of my social media accounts, and it seemed like a yummy place to start.
Tucked into a small storefront off of SW 12th and Alder in downtown Portland, it’s truly a fun experience. The space is small, but they have done a wonderful job transforming it into an urban campground. From stone walls, to maps, and even a canoe, it is charming and adorable.
Inspired by the Girl Scouts s’mores tradition, they have taken the treat to a whole new level. They make their own graham crackers (my favorite part, to be honest) as well as their own marshmallows. You can choose from the traditional s’mores, seasonal flavors, or other fun flavor combinations. We tried the traditional s’mores as well as one with caramel, chocolate and coconut (think Samoas). They were all fantastic!
Once you have made your choice, a staff member carefully builds your s’more as you watch. And then it gets toasted with a small torch! How fun is that? The kids were both quite impressed and lots of excited commentary took place.
And did I mention there is hot chocolate? While the hot chocolate itself is pretty standard, getting to choose between a homemade vanilla or chocolate marshmallow to go on top along with whipped cream, candy bits, sprinkles, and nuts made it a special treat. And very rich!
Because the space is small and we are still living in the land of COVID, expect to wait outside if other customers are present as only a few people are allowed inside at a time, and know you will need to take your treat to go. If you’re wondering how you eat a s’more on the go, never fear! They thoughtfully include a wet wipe with each treat. Once you are inside, we found the staff to be friendly, patient and kind. We mentioned my daughter is a Girl Scout, and the staff member excitedly chatted about Girl Scouts and its connection to their business.
If you’re not sure you want to eat a s’mores on the go, they also sell kits with their homemade graham crackers, gourmet marshmallows, and chocolate that you can take with you on your next camping adventure, or make them in your back yard!
What it is: delicious, rich, unique
What it’s not: budget s’mores, a sit-down cafe
Do we recommend it? Sure! It’s a very fun novelty treat.
To find out more, visit their website: https://www.1927smores.com/visit
This post originally appeared on Adventures with Chicken and Nugget and was republished with permission. Check out Erica’s other articles about her family’s adventures on her blog and Facebook page.
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