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404 NE 28th Ave
Portland, Oregon
(971) 254-8680
INFO
- Reservations are only accepted for groups of 6 or more people -- send us an email or give us a call to make a reservation
- Groups of 8 or larger will have an auto 20% gratuity added to their bill
- Checks can be split a maximum of three ways and a maximum of three cards can be run for a table
ABOUT US
We are Pepe and Nicolle. In 2004 we moved from Boston, Massachusetts to Pepe's hometown of Valparaiso, Chile. There we opened an international vegetarian restaurant/bar and, for the six years it was open, loved every moment of it. But the time came to move along, and we headed north to Portland, Oregon. After searching for the right location to open our new restaurant/bar, we realized it was right in our front yard -- literally. So in 2015, we designed and constructed a commercial building on the corner of NE 28th and Flanders, in front of our home.
In the creation of the building's exterior and interior, we took care to create a warm, inviting space full of color and unique details. For instance: our bar top is made from skateboard remnants, the two-top tables are made from reclaimed gym bleachers, the four-top tables were brought from our restaurant in Chile, the banquette seating are re-purposed church pews, the antique front door was bought in Peru by Nicolle's parents when they lived there in the 1970s, and the large mural is entitled "Ivanna and the Cosmic Llama." The building was built to accommodate a large Catalpa tree limb that intersects the roof and, in the Spring/Summer season, provides lovely shade for our outdoor seating.
For almost a decade, Epif was a dinner restaurant inspired by the Andes region of South America -- we took traditionally meat-centric South American dishes and make them 100% vegan and our bar menu included the largest selection of Pisco in Portland.
In late 2025, we decided to switch gears and open a new iteration of Epif. We transitioned to a daytime spot and now serve the best vegan brunch in town in addition to having a full bar, espresso & coffee, local beers on tap, wine, and a wide selection of tasty mocktails. On our menu you'll find vegan version of some classic dishes such as eggs benedict, pancakes, caprese sandwich, quiche, and more.
We hope to see you soon!