Invasion Cafe

412 SW 4th Ave Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 226.7777
Located in: Downtown Portland & near Northwest Portland - Visit Website
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BarFly's Review of Invasion Cafe

Serving espresso by day, liquor by night (and there’s sufficient dissipated pixies fading into the shadows, we truly wonder about the mornings) Invasion Café manages to avoid the arty protestations and steeped ennui that ordinarily swamp mixed use ventures – downing shots at the coffee house suggests a drinking problem; sipping coffee at the bar equals alcoholism. 

The sprawling mural and flourishes of faded pop glamour midst subtly chic interiors and an eccentric architecture besotten by the inexplicable nooks most closely resembles the frontal cortex of an aging club kid writ shambling electroclash parlour. 

Entertainment ranges from tarot readings, musical selections less eclectic than obtuse, and shirtless gladhanding, but someone’s stayed straight long enough to figure out proper air conditioning, fresh squeeze the juice, and fill the happy hour bowls with comped Chex Mix.

Hours: (minors allowed until 10pm)
Monday: Closed
Tue.-Wed. 8am-12am
Thu. 8am-1am
Fri. 8am-2:30am
Sat. 11am- 2:30am
Sun. 11am- 8pm 

Invasion Cafe's Happy Hours
MondayAlas, no happy hour today.
Tuesday$1 PBR, $2+ food menu, $3 well, $4 win, $5 specialty cocktails 4-7pm
Wednesday$1 PBR, $2+ food menu, $3 well, $4 win, $5 specialty cocktails 4-7pm
Thursday$1 PBR, $2+ food menu, $3 well, $4 win, $5 specialty cocktails 4-7pm
Friday$1 PBR, $2+ food menu, $3 well, $4 win, $5 specialty cocktails 4-7pm
Saturday$1 PBR, $2+ food menu, $3 well, $4 win, $5 specialty cocktails 4-7pm
SundayAlas, no happy hour today.
Reader Reviews of Invasion Cafe
I like this place

I have only been to the Invasion Cafe at night. At that time, the crowd appears to be mostly gay men, with some lesbians and straight people The bar seems to welcome all regardless of gender or sexual orientation. As a gay man, I feel very comfortable there.

Invasion is clean and pleasant, but not pretentious. The staff is courteous and friendly. On some nights, Invasion features go-go boys. Four who are very interesting, attractive, and friendly are Moke, Dream, Bradley, and Jake.

Reviewed By BarFly User George on December 15, 2009, 8:51 pm
Good Atmosphere

Personally, I'm tired of the same music at all the gay bars in town. I'm tired of the tall tables with barstools everywhere and no comfortable lounge-about seating. Invasion gives both-- the music is new and fresh, the atomosphere is great, very mod, art deco. I love it. The people here, despite above user's information, are primarily gay, and youthful. Tons of my friends go on a regular basis and enjoy it a lot. It offers something to everyone, acting as a Cafe as well. Minors welcome.

Reviewed Anonymously by Jerad on October 4, 2009, 8:33 am
same old same old

i went there a few times, it was a little boring... i don't think is is going to work for them. they are not a gay bar but they try to get gay boys in there... i don't know about you but i miss when ONLY gay ppl went to gay bars! they have the rest of the world why can't we at least have our own clubs???

Reviewed Anonymously by bored on July 26, 2009, 6:13 pm
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