Carver Cafe, an 878-square-foot restaurant at 16471 Oregon 224 in Damascus, is listed for $895,000. Owner Kris Stafford says she plans to keep serving customers until the sale is complete.
The Register-Guard reported the listing before OregonLive.com did. It covers both the business and the building, according to the Premiere Property Group listing. Stafford took over the cafe with a former business partner in 2005. The building has operated as a Damascus staple since the 1950s. It has been on the market since April 2025, though interest has picked up in recent weeks, OregonLive reported.
A Twilight Cameo That Still Draws Fans
The cafe’s film connection began in 2008, when it served as a location for two scenes in the first “Twilight” movie. Stafford has kept Twilight memorabilia and movie images at the restaurant, and, according to OregonLive.com, has maintained guestbooks for visiting fans for nearly 20 years. The paper reported that Stafford said the cafe has been kept as it appeared in the movie.
The menu includes Twilight-themed items such as the Bella Burger, Alice’s Cinnamon Swirl French Toast and Bella’s Berry Cobbler, alongside standard breakfast and lunch fare. The cafe opens at 8 a.m., but published accounts differ on its weekly schedule: OregonLive.com reports Tuesday through Sunday, while The Register-Guard reports Wednesday through Sunday. Both accounts list hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For-Sale Sign Sparks a Rush of New Customers
The sale announcement has also brought more customers to the cafe. The Register-Guard reported that a social-media response to the for-sale sign helped draw an unusually large number of patrons. In the paper’s account, Stafford said she was ready to retire: “I’m just ready to retire. It’s been 21 years,” she said…