Patufet Spanish Cafe Opened in Southeast Portland
Owners Madeline Kenney and Chris Perry have brought a taste of Barcelona to a renovated historic home on Belmont.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Madeline Kenney and Chris Perry have opened a new Spanish-style cafe called Patufet in Southeast Portland. The business, located at 2511 Belmont, aims to recreate the laid-back cafe culture found in Barcelona.
Why it matters
The opening brings a specialized menu of Catalan wines and pan-European snacks to the Belmont neighborhood. It serves as a new community hub that combines traditional cafe offerings with a historic architectural setting.
The cafe operates Thursday through Sunday from 4 pm to 9 pm. It features a 1979 La San Marco Leva 80 machine for espresso preparation.
The players
Madeline Kenney
She is a co-owner of the newly opened Patufet cafe in Southeast Portland.
Chris Perry
He is a co-owner of the newly opened Patufet cafe in Southeast Portland.
The details
Owners renovated a historic house to establish the space, incorporating hand-painted murals and restored original architectural features. The menu includes unique offerings such as anchovy maritozzo and various vermouths.
Timeline
Patufet opened to the public on October 8, 2026.
Secret Sauna operations in the backyard are scheduled to begin this winter.
Market Landscape
This project follows the established trend of adaptive reuse in Portland's commercial real estate by transforming a residential property into a public-facing cafe. By occupying a historic home, the business differentiates itself in a competitive market dominated by modern storefronts.
Residents can now access the menu of Catalan wines and snacks during the business's evening operating window. The addition of the backyard sauna facility will provide an additional social amenity for local patrons this winter.
The takeaway
The transformation of historic residential structures into niche social venues continues to shape the character of Southeast Portland. Visitors looking for a quiet evening experience should note the current Thursday-through-Sunday schedule.
Further reading
For more on new businesses in the region, check out our Openings & Closings section.
More information
View the full menu and cafe details on the Patufet official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Portland Mercury.
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