All-day cafe and wine bar Yours Truly opens in Sellwood
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Yours Truly owner Star OBryan said she wanted to open a place where "if you want a glass of wine at 12pm, you may have a glass of wine at 12pm." Photo: Courtesy of Yours Truly
"Sellwood is in the midst of a renaissance," according to Star OBryan, who just opened a new all-day cafe and wine bar, Yours Truly, in the neighborhood last week.
State of play: OBryan's business, located on the corner of SE 13th and Bidwell Street, is one of the latest to open in Sellwood in recent months — alongside Makerspace, Montelupo's Red Sauce Italian restaurant and Sebastiano's new outpost.
- Sensing a lack of coffee shops and options to grab a glass in the evening, OBryan decided to pursue her dream of creating "an extension of my home." She's a home cook with a background in production baking and a love for hosting.
- "Let me throw a dinner party and have all my friends come over and eat and talk until late hours," she told Axios of the feeling she hopes to instill for guests.
The vibe: There's arched ceilings, crown moldings, a sun-lit front sitting room and a basket filled with 11 pounds of French butter on the counter.
- On the beverage menu, there's drip and espresso from Proud Mary and a highly curated wine list featuring vintages from the Willamette Valley, Hungary, France and beyond.
Best bites: The pastry case is filled with goodies from Tabor Bread. Small plates include yogurt with granola, a rainbow beet terrine, whipped ricotta toast, as well as a soft-boiled egg with cheese, jam and cured meats.
What's next: OBryan said she hopes to offer warm dishes, like butter bean stew and pasta, in the future. She also imagines hosting winemakers for flight tastings and community events.
If you go: Yours Truly is open daily from 7am to 9pm.