ModHaus Opened Cafe and Bar in Portland
A new cafe and bar has launched at a repurposed 1927 building on Southeast Division Street.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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ModHaus has officially opened a new cafe and bar located at the corner of Southeast Division and 38th Street in Portland. The venue is part of a site that also hosts a 10-cart food pod.
Why it matters
The opening represents a significant revitalization effort for a previously vacant, fenced-off property. It integrates historic architecture with modern culinary retail to serve the local community.
The site hosts a 10-cart food pod featuring vendors such as JoJo, Chick & Pig, and Le Fragole. The cafe and bar operates within a building originally constructed in 1927.
The players
ModHaus
This is a hospitality operator in Portland that manages both the cafe and bar and the adjacent food pod.
The Heist
This is a previously established venue whose design team also created the interior aesthetic for the new ModHaus location.
The details
The renovated 1927 building now features cushioned booths and wood finishes designed by the team behind The Heist. This new cafe and bar complements the food pod that began operations earlier in 2026.
Timeline
The building housing the cafe was originally constructed in 1927.
The associated food pod opened earlier in 2026.
The cafe and bar is open to the public daily at 7am.
Market Landscape
This project reflects a broader move in Portland to aggregate independent food vendors into structured, permanent hubs that activate underutilized real estate. It positions this location as a multi-purpose destination, mirroring successful models that combine traditional brick-and-mortar service with food cart pods.
Local residents can now access a new dining and drink venue as well as an expanded variety of food cart options at the Southeast Division site. The daily morning hours provide a new neighborhood option for early-start commuters and coffee drinkers.
The takeaway
The project demonstrates how repurposing historic, long-vacant properties can successfully anchor a neighborhood food pod. Visitors should expect a mix of modern comfort and established local food cart favorites at the new site.
Further reading
Explore more local developments in our Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Axios.
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