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Is Stepping Stone Cafe Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Portland, OR)

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As of September 2026, Stepping Stone Cafe is listed open on steppingstonecafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The cafe's own website (steppingstonecafe.com), captured 2026-09-08, listed current operating hours, a phone number, and an active online ordering option for its Northwest Portland address.

  • Season / episode Season 1, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 2390 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97210

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What happened after Man v. Food?

Man v. Food's Portland episode (S1E11, aired 2009-02-04) featured Stepping Stone Cafe, spotlighting the diner's breakfast plates and comfort-food menu in Northwest Portland. Stepping Stone Cafe describes itself as being within walking distance of the NW 23rd Avenue and Thurman Street shops, according to steppingstonecafe.com. Its website carries the tagline "You eat here because we let you," and the cafe serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks seven days a week, according to steppingstonecafe.com. On 2026-09-08, steppingstonecafe.com listed the cafe's address as 2390 NW Quimby Street, a phone contact number, and operating hours of roughly 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. throughout the week, along with an active online ordering option, indicating the cafe remained in active operation at that Northwest Portland location.

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 1, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
Diner-style breakfast plates and the cafe's comfort-food menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Stepping Stone Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Stepping Stone Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Stepping Stone Cafe is listed open on steppingstonecafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Stepping Stone Cafe after Man v. Food?

Man v. As of September 2026, Stepping Stone Cafe is listed open on steppingstonecafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Stepping Stone Cafe located?

2390 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97210. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Stepping Stone Cafe?

Season 1, Episode 11 of Man v. Food, first aired February 4, 2009.

Is Stepping Stone Cafe still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

Food's Portland episode (S1E11, aired 2009-02-04) featured Stepping Stone Cafe, spotlighting the diner's breakfast plates and comfort-food menu in Northwest Portland. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
2390 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97210
Venue type
cafe
Official website
steppingstonecafe.com

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