Awards, News & Press
Learn about what makes us special!
See why Shaky Grounds Cafe is making headlines! Discover news stories, features, blog posts, and podcasts showcasing our award-winning escape room. A two-time TERPECA nominee and winner of a Best of Morty 2024 award, this top-rated Portland escape room stands out with its unique blend of immersive adventure and real-world emergency preparedness. Find out what makes us one of the best escape rooms in Portland, and the world—explore our latest media coverage and accolades!
What Building an Educational Escape Room Taught Me About Emergency Preparedness Messaging
I was recently honored to contribute to the Escape Rooms in Education Showcase 2025, hosted by Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Learn more about my experience then watch the presentation!
Kohr Explores: Prepare for the big one at Shaky Grounds Cafe
Kohr Harlan from KOIN 6 News stops by the Shaky Grounds Cafe to learn some preparedness skills.
Featured on KATU News & arc PDX
A visit to the Shaky Grounds Cafe! KATU’s arc PDX explores what makes this uniquely Portland escape room so special.
Press Release - Best of Morty 2024
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Shaky Grounds Cafe Honored as a 2024 "Best of Morty" Escape Room
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Award Winner: Best of Morty 2024
Big News: Shaky Grounds Cafe Wins a 2024 Best of Morty Award!
Award Nominated: 2024 TERPECAs
We’re excited to share that Shaky Grounds Cafe has been nominated for a TERPECA award for the second year in a row!
Award Nominated: 2023 TERPECAs
We’re excited to share that Shaky Grounds Cafe has been nominated for a TERPECA award!
Local News: KPTV Fox 12
September is National Preparedness Month, and one local man is highlighting that message with an escape room he created in hopes to prepare people.
Podcast Guest: “Life is an Escape Room”
In this episode of The Life is an Escape Room Podcast, escapeletes (escape-leets) Chris and Jeff Eanes interview Tyler Robinson.
Certified: Veteran-Owned Small Business
We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully obtained certification from the Veteran Small Business Certification Program.