The potential Spielman Bagels site on NE Fremont is identified by two different addresses in the available reporting. KOIN and the Portland Tribune identify the former Jim & Patty’s cafe as 4951 NE Fremont St. A listing accompanying Bridgetown Bites’ report about Spielman gives 4316 NE 38th Avenue. The article’s sources do not explain the difference.
What points to a possible opening
The opening prospect rests on evidence reported by Bridgetown Bites: a reader told the outlet they saw a sign reading “Spielmans Coming Soon” in the former Coffee People storefront, and a Poached listing sought a team member for the site. Bridgetown Bites reported that the listing set a target opening later in the month; its review of the listing’s source code showed it had been posted October 2, 2026, and was valid through November 1, 2026. The article described an opening in late October or November as possible.
Bridgetown Bites also reported that the listing described duties including preparing drinks and sandwiches and maintaining the premises. At the time of that report, Spielman had not listed the NE Fremont cafe on its website or social media, and the outlet said it had not received a response to its inquiry. These details do not amount to direct confirmation from the company.
How the former cafe arrived at this point
Jim & Patty’s closed in November 2024 after 22 years in business, having opened in 2002, according to Bridgetown Bites. Paul Ceserani reopened the cafe under new ownership in August 2025. It closed again in July 2026, as reported by KOIN and the Portland Tribune.
Earlier ties between the businesses
Spielman already operates in former Jim & Patty’s locations in Beaverton and Forest Heights, according to WhatNow and OregonLive. KOIN and WhatNow reported that some Spielman locations continued to offer Jim & Patty’s items, including Black Tiger coffee beans, Black Tiger Shakes and Pig Newtons.
