Review: Capers Market Portland Airport

if i go alone, can i ask to be swiped with 2 other guests for a total of 28*3=$84 of allowance

@ Chris M -- They're only supposed to swipe it for how many people actually go. That being said, there are no restrictions on who you can guest, so if you make friends in the terminal, you can bring them with you.

If they start easing the restrictions on who can enter airports like they're doing in PIT, I wonder if you could come here weekly to chill and grab a snack..

And for those who are saving for their retirements by avoiding paying tips you should note that there are no tips here. Or are there?

@Lucky I can totally see some people living in Portland doing some daily liquor runs with refundable tickets and selling them on ebay/craigslist/etc....

Great idea, but with the take away feature this is going to die a swift and inglorious death I presume.

I actually have 3 of prio pass cards in my wallet (from prestige, plat amex, plat biz amex) -- does that mean I could presumably swipe each for $28 in a given airport visit?

Any word on whether you have to bring your physical PP card, or will the QR code from the mobile app suffice?

Are you able to go to both Capers on the same visit? I've been to Capers > Alaska Lounge > Distillery all in one visit, without any issues.

@ AdamR -- The mobile version of the Priority Pass card should work fine, as far as I know. All four locations are listed as accepting them.

@ tim -- Yep, you can do all four.

@ Paul -- I think you're only supposed to be able to use one at a time, but I guess you could ask, as I'm not sure there's an official policy.

PDX does indeed have a great Priority Pass setup, especially since the AS lounge is tiny and not really worth the time given the other great options (and since PDX already has free wifi and plenty of quiet spaces throughout). I too wonder how sustainable it will be if people start quadruple-dipping coming and going from PDX. At a minimum, I wouldn't be shocked to see Capers stop including to-go bottles of wine. Enjoy it while it lasts I guess!

So bottomline, Are any of the options good for food or only beverages.

This Capers is indeed compelling. Thanks for sharing this review, Lucky!

Oh wow. This won't be abused at all.

Hey @Lucky,

Just FYI, you mentioned in this article that the bottle of wine is priced "close to normal retail price," but the price you paid is in fact just the normal retail price. All vendors and shops in the PDX airport are required to charge no more than they would at any other location in Oregon. It's a great rule that I wish more airports would adopt

https://www2.portofportland.com/PDX/ShopsAndServices

I wouldn't personally choose any of the food you picked out. When they've got hot sandwiches or nice plated dishes, why would I order a bowl of chili or a cold, pre-wrapoed sandwich. I'm sure the food carefully selected is a lot better.

Sorry Lucky, this deal seems too amazing. So with my priority pass card, I can go to all of those establishments during one layover, or do I have to just pick one per day?

@ Jeremy -- You can visit them all!

We fly into PDX on Delta a couple of times a year, so I am enjoying these reviews. Good to know there is at least on option on the Delta side. We never get there early enough to head to the other concourse. Thanks!

Why on earth didnt u get a seafood sampler with oysters and shrimp????? *in awe*

When I went a few days ago, I was told that the Priority Pass couldn't be applied to the wine.

I went there yesterday with 2 guests and bought a $90 bottle of wine. With the $84 credit, I paid just $6!

I got PP Select membership due to my Hilton Honors Surpass card....are these benefits the same? I don't see that card on the chart above.

Might be dead... On PP website regarding Capers Market: "Additional Information
2. The US$28 is valid for the purchase of any meal and/or drinks excluding bottle sales & merchandise."

Hi, so right now, you can't get any bottle water ? or any salad cannot too? since it's packages?

I had my husband and my son with me so I had $84 credit to use. I wasn’t able to get any alcohol because the cashier said it’s not included. Quite honesty, he wasn’t too happy to begin with as soon as he found out I have priority pass. He gave that vibe that he wasn’t a fan of it. But oh well! I was still able to get Portland goodies. It’s not a big deal I wasn’t able to get bottle of wine just didn’t like the treatment I got from the cashier.