Cafe Patufet Opened in Southeast Portland

Owners Madeline Kenney and Chris Perry launched a Spanish-style cafe in a renovated historic house on Belmont.

Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Bold vector editorial illustration of a vintage espresso machine on a wooden counter, evoking a cozy neighborhood cafe atmosphere. — Madeline Kenney and Chris Perry have opened Patufet, a Spanish-style cafe featuring Catalan wines and European snacks, on Belmont Street in Portland. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Madeline Kenney and Chris Perry opened Patufet, a Spanish-style cafe, at 2511 Belmont in Southeast Portland. The establishment serves Catalan wines and pan-European snacks from Thursday through Sunday.

Why it matters

The owners designed the cafe to replicate the specific, laid-back cafe culture found in Barcelona. The venue integrates a unique operational model by utilizing a vintage 1979 La San Marco Leva 80 espresso machine.

The cafe operates with limited evening hours from 4 pm to 9 pm, Thursday through Sunday. The business is housed in a renovated historic building located at 2511 Belmont.

The players

Madeline Kenney

Co-owner of Patufet who renovated a historic house for the new cafe venture.

Chris Perry

Co-owner of Patufet who partnered to bring Barcelona-inspired cafe culture to Portland.

Secret Sauna

An outdoor sauna operator planning to expand service into the cafe backyard.

The details

The interior design features hand-painted murals and restored original architectural elements to differentiate the space. Beyond the food and beverage menu, the business plans to integrate an outdoor cedar sauna facility operated by Secret Sauna in the backyard during the winter months.

Patufet opened to the public on October 8, 2026.
Secret Sauna begins operations in the backyard during winter.

Market Landscape

This story follows the local pattern of adaptive reuse where owners renovate historic residential structures for commercial hospitality use. Such projects prioritize aesthetic differentiation and local culture to compete in the saturated Portland cafe market.

Operators looking at similar niche hospitality projects should factor in the costs associated with restoring historic buildings compared to standard retail build-outs. Reviewing unique cross-promotional partnerships, such as the upcoming sauna integration, can also serve as a strategy to maximize backyard square footage.

The takeaway

The cafe emphasizes a specialized cultural experience by curating specific Catalan beverages and pan-European small plates. Owners should evaluate whether their operating hours and equipment choices align with the intended atmosphere and target customer base.