Too Soon is an East Coast-inspired cocktail bar and restaurant that evokes the spirit of the New York City bar scene in the early 2000s. Located at 18 NE 28th Ave in Northeast Portland's Kerns neighborhood, this cozy upscale casual spot opened in late 2023 and has already earned serious recognition. Esquire named Too Soon one of the 15 best bars in America for 2025, while Tales of the Cocktail nominated it for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar on the West Coast. The bar features a catalog of approximately 1,000 drinks served in animal-inspired mugs, with a focus on approachable highballs paired with small bites. Too Soon proves that Portland's cocktail scene continues to elevate, blending East Coast nostalgia with West Coast hospitality.