Live Music
Live music every Friday in a cosy, intimate setting. Get to know local musicians around the area.
Live music, comedy & community
Portland nights - Heart, Music, Comedy & Community
Covert Café is an intimate live music bar in Montavilla, Portland with a welcoming neighborhood feel and a calendar shaped by local artists, strong performances, and a love of good nights shared in a small room.
Music, comedy, trivia, DnD, fun (if you like that kind of thing). It is the kind of venue that feels personal, memorable, and easy to come back to.
Live music • Comedy nights • DnD • Star Trek trivia • Community events
A venue built around music, comedy, community and fun.
Covert Café brings together live performance and neighborhood atmosphere in a way that feels natural.
Comedy
Hone your Stand-up skills at our Open Mic nights every Saturday at 10pm. Catch up and coming local Comedians as they grow their audience.
Community
We really are the bar where everyone knows your name. Small enough to feel personal, lively enough to stay interesting, and welcoming enough that first-timers quickly feel comfortable.
What’s happening Today
Upcoming events to keep you entertained.
More than just a bar, we are a way of life
Covert Café gives artists and audiences something that extends beyond the night itself.
Live Performances, Local Artists
Find out what the place actually feels like before even going. Check out our extensive library of past performances from some of Portland's huge number of excellent performers.
Live-streamed music events
Select performances are recorded and often live-streamed, giving artists a different way to connect with their audience. Find out how your gig went afterwards and share it with friends.
Recorded comedy nights
Comedy performances are recorded and shared through the Covert Cafe YouTube presence, creating something valuable for comedians, guests, and future audiences alike.
Why people keep coming back
The room feels personal, the programming stays interesting, and the atmosphere makes an impression.
— Happy visitorCovert Café has such a welcoming, cool vibe, it’s like stepping into a Star Trek-themed hideaway that feels as comfortable as hanging out in a friend’s inviting home. Sunlight streams in, plants fill the space, and the atmosphere is both relaxing and inspiring. The music is perfectly curated to match the laid-back feel, and the homemade food is fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. A true hidden gem worth discovering.
— Excited guestA hidden gem in Portland! Amazing food. I had the steak bites and the meat was so tender. The friendliest owners, they really care and you can tell. Streaming live music to YouTube. Trekkie collection. Seriously delightful place, we are excited to go back.
— Satisfied guestWhat a GEM of a place. The service is top notch, the food is incredible, and the vibe was so cozy. There was free live music the night I went and it was lovely. The fella who cooked my food put some serious love into it, and so much of what they use is local, which is always appreciated. Highly recommend. Apparently they also have breakfast, which I wanna try.
Visit Covert Café
A neighborhood venue in Southeast Portland with a strong identity, a full calendar, and an approach that supports both artists and audiences.
803 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR
Once you find where we are, you'll be back more than once
Keep up with events, performances, and new recordings
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