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Albina Press

4.1 (263 reviews)
InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
Open • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Good for working
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Jenny L.

I walked here on a stroll when i was in portland, wanting to wake up early and start the day kind of thing. During walking I passed by these beautiful murals and then next thing I know I am in here. Got a cup of coffee, someone who looked like a resident who was here that is just filling out crossword puzzles, it felt like a vibe. The space is really open concept, which is nice, less cramped. Its a short walk from our airbnb in Mississippi mission street, and their coffee is very flavorful. would definitely come back. they have their own parking lot and also street parking available. there is also their own bathroom. great place to get work done, relax and chill. would def come back and visit

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Karl A.

I swung in on a cold, rainy Portland morning. The coffee and the great vibe at Albina Press warmed me up and got my day off to a great start. We ordered pretty quickly, it did take a few minutes, because the one barista was handling a lot of orders! I had a vanilla latte, absolutely delicious! This is the coffee you hope to get when you need to start a day right. It was smooth and flavorful. The interior is spacious and there was plenty of seating for the crowd at 6am. Great service, great coffee!

Laura C.

Ordered a hot vanilla latte and really enjoyed it. 8/10. The seasonal flavors they had as an option I do have to say were a little weird so I just went with an OG instead and was not disappointed. Nice studying vibes with plenty of tables.

Vanilla latte with oat milk and bacon/cheese pull apart bread!

Great latte, limited but yummy food, and excellent service. One of the only cafes open at 6am. The ambiance was great but building was a litlte

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Justin T.

I came here to get some work done, and I enjoyed my experience here! I would agree that the music is pretty loud, but I didn't mind that. There was plenty of seating and some seats near outlets, which was a plus. I enjoyed my iced latte, which I added the seasonal cardamom syrup to. The staff was friendly and helpful. I will say it got pretty hot in there as Portland is getting increasingly warm, which made sitting inside a little uncomfortable. With the fans running, the heat was manageable.

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Lindsay M.

This is a fun little place to hang out! I love the inside and the colorful wall outside of the building. My friends and I all got mochas and hot chocolates. The chocolate flavor was a bit too bitter for me - almost like unsweetened cacao powder. The coffee flavor was excellent, though. I loved how they made fun designs on the coffee - going the extra mile is always a plus!

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Jose M.

Coincidentally, I made my way back here after 10 years. I originally came here 10 years ago and then airbnb that I was staying at for the weekend was located just across the street. I had suggested this place to my friends to get coffee every morning. The vibes were the exactly as I remembered. I enjoyed our drinks & the baristas were super nice.

Steve A.

Albina Press is a must if you're in NE Portland. Every cup is hand crafted and consistently my favorite cup in the city. Friendly staff. Street parking. Music selection hits. Enjoy.

Janit V.

2 for the pastries and 5 for the coffee. Pastries were not freshly made and a bit stale which was disappointing. Coffee, on the other hand, was good. Solid, strong brews. We came in on a Saturday morning and it was pretty packed. Regardless of the line, service was still really fast. Ambiance is super home-y. Cozy and inviting with a lot of natural light. Music is a little bit on the louder side for those who want to study.

Kelly S.

Great local coffee shop! Really cute inside with personality. Looks like under non pandemic times would be really cozy and nice to hang out at. I haven't had chai in a while bc I end up getting Starbucks more often for convenience sakes and their chai is just awful. So glad to try the chai here and taste warmth and flavor. Chai is just pure happiness. It's nice that you can order online and skip the line. They have several baristas working and a steady stream of clientele. Would definitely be a regular here if I lived in the neighborhood!

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Super tasty... Lots of great roasters in Portland- count Coava in that group. We had very good cappuccinos from here.

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