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4.0 (317 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Stephanie A.

Unfortunately because of proximity I've been back here more than I want to, but I'll update my review to add a star because my other experiences have been better. I still feel like the staff is way too pretentious and not very warm. Love the outside patio though, and cookies I had were good. Peppermint mocha was also good. I love their products but just want to be greeted with warmth!

Gina N.

The horchata mocha was very good. There wasn't an overbearing cinnamon taste. The 8oz is the perfect size if you're aren't trying to drink too much but just enough. The drink was sweet but not too sweet.

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Brian W.

In a Portland sea of amazing coffee shops, this one still exudes superiority to me... at least on the West side of town. It's a modern space with mirrors, natural wood touches and just the right size to be cozy without feeling cramped. Staff is usually nice but too busy to be bubbly... maybe they should drink more of their own product? the bathrooms do not require a code or key, which is a huge perk (pun intended) for this part of town. Parking is challenging, but just a small hurdle in having access to a marvelous cup of coffee. I love that they offer three different choices anytime you order a drink that includes espresso. I stick with the 8 oz Americano and ask for the baristas choice based on whatever they feel is pulling best (somehow it seems to personify the experience of the shop's endearing name). Check it out! A great stop for when you are running errands and need a delightful respite from the hustle of NW... not to mention a bold, invigorating cup of amazing coffee.

Frank C.

I thank Barista for teaching me, many years ago, how much flavor coffee can have when done right. It was truly a life-changing experience. (There's no going back now!) And I've been their biggest fan ever since then. I was reminded of all that this morning as I enjoyed a quiet Americano while gazing out the window onto 23rd avenue, early enough for the parking to be free and easy. Every Barista location is terrific but I especially enjoy the NW 23rd Ave location. It's spacious and classy. And the window bar is a perfect spot to enjoy a perfect cup of coffee. Service is always great, and Masterful. Kudos to all the folks, especially the founder, for preserving one of the simple joys of life.

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Sarah P.

Walked past this cafe while we were out and decided to stop in for a quick drink! Staff is so friendly and made conversation with every customer. I got a black iced coffee and it was so smooth & very affordable! If I'm ever back, I'll be sure to try more!

Laura C.

I ordered an Iced vanilla coffee which was average. I'm more of a specialty flavored drink girl (which they didn't really have any), but I think if you are more into the coffee beans you'll like it. Good vibes tho places to work and talk.

Kelly A.

Nice, quaint coffee shop! My vanilla latte was warm and frothy on a chilly fall day, and I love the option of ceramic mugs fordining in..feels cozy! The staff were super cool, and they even helped me store my suitcase away so that I could dine more comfortably. This location is in such a cute neighborhood and totally gave me that Portland autumn fall foliage vibe that I was looking for. Perfect coffee shop aura!

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Carlene P.

Beautiful little place with magnificent booths and a number of bar seats available. Coffee was tasty (very confused by some reviews that noted coffee was not great.) Friendly and efficient Vice.

Mito I.

Quick Summary: - Coffee is sour - Classy interior, really nice to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee - Plenty of pastries to choose from The exciting thing about this cafe were that the interior was fancy and just made me feel comfortable to be in. The line stretched with a display case to see the different pastries. The one shown in the picture, I don't recall the name anymore, but what I do remember was that the pastry was themed after a sea snail from the large swirl. Unfortunately, the coffee was sour for my taste, so if I were to visit again I'll order it with more milk or opt for a cafe au lait.

Rivak H.

My wife and I had a very nice cup of coffee and snack-here our eye exam. The coffee of the day was so full of flavor, and I wish I would have inquired what it was. Also had a huge croissant which was super fresh and filling. The Barista is a cute alfresco coffee house in a very funky part of Portland. Worth a visit. Great place to people watch!

Victoria T.

Okay, my sister and I really wanted to hate the coffee because the barista was insanely rude but the coffee was fire. It had the perfect brown color (amazing milk to espresso ratio) and was sweetened just right. I have to give credit where it's due because I'm super picky about my coffee, and nowhere in Portland has wowed me like this place did. So yeah, the service was meh, but the drink? Chef's kiss

Tu-Anh N.

Came here to get some work done and rest from the heat but there's no wifi. Very nice decor and that's great they have pastries to go with coffee. Didn't stay long since it's not really ideal for work

Mary K.

Wonderful I have to wait till September. coffee house. comfortable places to sit and relaxing, pleasant with nice ambience. oh, did I mention that their coffee is great too!! They have some bakery items if that's your thing. The tables outside for good weather. coming enjoy

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Iced americanos were great. Service was just ok. Short walk away from my airbnb while i was staying in portland.

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Baristas are not friendly, I've had bad service 3 times now, and the selection isn't great, dry pastries and not many options for coffee.

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MUSE Cheesecakes

5.0(10 reviews)
2.4 mi•Buckman, Belmont, Southeast Portland

After drooling over their Instagram, I knew I had to go. To my dismay I arrived at something that…read moredidn't look like it was a cafe or even opened. I wasn't even sure I was at the right place, thought they were still transitioning from one location to another. Until someone who shared the kitchen popped out. I was told that I should order online and come by for pick up, and was strongly urged to do so because these cheesecakes were really good. When I saw that they were doing a contactless store front, I knew I had to go. This was my opportunity to try it. I texted the owner to ask if the flavor I had my eye on was available. I was halfway there before the owner responded that they had one slice of pandan cheesecake left. There are multiple forms of payment with a card reader, and various apps to pay with online which made this a breeze. The owner Kiana, even popped to introduce herself which I thought was so nice! The flavors here aren't your typical strawberry, chocolate, peanut butter cheesecakes, even though she does offer some variation of them. There's pandan, ube, lemongrass, ginger mango, passionfruit, matcha, guava, pineapple raspberry, and I heard she even cooks up something with the pickle brine from the other business that operates in that kitchen. I thought this would be one of those situations where the food won't look like the picture. The pictures are obviously styled, they look stunning. Nope! The food looked just like what was on Instagram. I am a long time lover of cheesecake, dare I say it's my favorite of the cakes. The condensed milk ube mirror glaze was a lot thicker than I thought it would be and held its form. It wasn't runny and goopy. Loved that it wasn't a sticky mess. The crust was very very thick, I've always wanted more crust on other cheesecakes. On the description, it says it's "jasmine scented almond shortbread cookie crust" slightly saltier than most crusts I've had, but still very enjoyable. I've only had the traditional graham cracker crust and I'm afraid this almond shortbread crust has ruined all other cheesecake crusts for me. I have been disappointed at a lot of places using pandan, because the flavor just wasn't there, not Muse cheesecakes though. Pandan was present indeed. I would have loved if it was a little stronger, but I think that would have overpowered the cheesecake. Each component of the cheesecake are so different and complex on its own. They come together in delicious harmony to make this beautiful slice. I grew up with a lot of Vietnamese food and pandan has a very special place in my stomach.. heart! I've never seen jasmine used outside of tea and condensed milk outside of Vietnamese iced coffee. Kiana definitely has a way with these ingredients and she's a cheesecake goddess! I really can't wait to try the calamansi, Ube, and whatever else is getting cooked up in this delicious kitchen.

Muse cheesecakes make my heart sing and gets me doing a happy dance. I first heard of Muse…read morecheesecakes through instagram. She offers durian cheesecake. Whaaaat? Yep, you heard me right. Durian cheesecake!!!! I am Vietnamese-Cambodian and durian is my jam. I love its pungent goodness in all forms -- pure and un-doctored straight from the prickly shell, ice cream, smoothie, topping on mashed avocado dessert and now.. CHEESECAKE! ohhh my goodness. My heart. I have returned so many times and buying extra slices (possibly buying out her supply for the week...) to share with my family and friends, who have all raved about the cheesecake from here. Durian isn't her only flavor though. She has so many creative flavors and I've noticed she's had comfort flavors from different cultures. To top it off, the owner, Kiana, is a wonderful lady. She is a one woman team and is kicking butt at her game from what I've gathered in the short time I've known her. She could be dead tired, but always has a smile on her face. I almost forgot to rave about her TARO BURGER on a vegan bun. I don't know how frequently she makes them, but if you see it being offered, do yourself a favor and get it. The portion is quite large so be prepared for leftovers. Unfortunately for me, my carnivorous sister gobbled the other portion of my burger right up and didn't even miss her meat. It comes with a vegan mac salad on the side. I am not one to enjoy mac salads usually, I think it's due to the mayo (not a mayo fan), but I actually liked this version. I forgot to take a picture of the burger before it all got inhaled. Sad face.

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The Pie Spot

4.3(666 reviews)
2.8 mi•Kerns, Northeast Portland
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wow wow wow. i had…read morean early doctors appointment in the area and while i was there i looked up breakfast sandwiches near me. The Pie spot popped up and the reviews were great so i decided to head over to grab one. jackie helped me at the counter & they were so warm and friendly. they recommended the marionberry pie, it was delicious! i ordered the spam breakfast sandwich. it was pipping hot and absolutely insane. the housemade english muffin was soft & fluffy. the perfect vessel for a breakfast sandwich. the egg was perfectly cooked and topped with my fav, american cheese. the surprise was the outstanding sauce they put on it. holy smokes, it was DELICIOUS. super flavorful and complimented everything so nicely. i'm still thinking about how good it was. i got the s'mores pies and a peach pie along with the marionberry jackie recommended. the s'mores was truly exceptional, gimme 15 right now. my perfect dessert. i love the fruit pies as well. the peach was flavorful and the crust was perfectly flaky. the marionberry was delicious, flavorful and paired perfectly with a lil vanilla ice cream :) pricing is SO reasonable for portion sizes. the inside is small but there were plenty of seats while i was in there. parking can be a bit tricky but this place is WORTH IT. i truly can not wait to come back & grab a breakfast sandwich & some pies. The Pie Spot rocks so hard

Came here during my last two visits to Portland, and will keep coming back!…read more It's a small location next to a bagel shop, so this place can fill up quickly. The staff was friendly and were happy to answer our questions. I'm a huge fan of the breakfast sandwich with Spam. The bread was toasted perfectly, the American cheese was melted just right, and the house Hank's sauce took the whole sandwich up another notch. Definitely a solid way to start the day. I also enjoyed the Marionberry pie, which was a great sweet finish,but not too sweet. They have a ton of choices when it comes to both sweet and savory pies, so there's plenty to keep coming back for. Already looking forward to my next Portland visit so I can try some more!

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Cheese & Crack Snack Shop

4.6(780 reviews)
3.0 mi•Kerns, Southeast Portland
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Whew! Loved Cheese & Crack Snack Shop and will be thinking about it for a long time to come =')…read more Came here from a recommendation from a friend as an afternoon snack. Hubs & I shared the Beecher's & Brie Brulee and The Cheese & Crack Sundae. The Beecher's & Brie Brulee was honestly very good and shareable for 2 people. I've been a bit obsessed with brulee cheese since having it in Italy, but rarely see it anywhere so I was excited to see it here! And it was delish. Like an adult's lunchables, you can build your own sweet or salty or savory bite! Yum! The Cheese & Crack Sundae was delicious Vanilla Soft-Serve with a chocolate ganache and toasted marshmallow that make it like a s'more ice cream sundae. Really loved it, as it was *not to sweet* and I loved the toasted marshmallow bites. Service was fairly quick. They have one unisex restroom that was fairly clean. Parking is easy (street parking) if you don't mind walking a little.

Visited on a Wednesday night, thinking maybe there wouldn't be a long line, but I was surely wrong!…read moreWaited about 25-30 minutes, but I felt that it was worth it (for once!). The cones are $4 and you have the option to add flavored "dust" such as espresso, matcha, beet, and malt. My wife chose the malt dust with an added chocolate cowboy hat. She was very pleased with, but found the ganache at the bottom of the cone entirely too rich. Each cone offers a large amount of ice cream, and there did not appear to be sizes, but all in all, a very instagrammable and delicious cone. I opted for the banana pudding sundae, which consisted of the vanilla soft service and banana pudding topped with two Nilla wafers. I do this this could be a bit improved by adding Nilla wafers throughought the cup, but it was creamy and satisfied the sweet tooth nonethless. The indoor space was cozy with a few seats either facing the kitchen or the window. There's also an outdoor platform that most people opted for since the line really made inside feel crowded. Staff was friendly and delivered orders accurately in spite of crowds. I would love to return to cheese plates and/or the brie & marionberry sammy. Would 100% recommend if you're looking for a sweet treat with both traditional and more creative flavor profiles.

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4.3(833 reviews)
3.8 mi•Clinton, Richmond, Southeast Portland
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Holy pie! How does one write a review for the best pie shop and bakery one has ever been to? I…read moresuppose it's one word at a time. So here we go... I've heard about Lauretta Jean's pies for quite some time but have never actually made it inside to get me some and when I finally did make it in, it wasn't pie that I ordered. Overwhelmed by the fabulous display of baked goods that erupted in my face as I entered through the door, I did the one thing I said to myself I wasn't going to do - I ordered something other than pie. Ok, well now, I guess I just have to go back because I know there's some pie there calling my name. Cute and adorable, Lauretta Jean's is all it's reputation makes it out to be. Service was friendly and came with a smile. Ordering my chocolate cream puff was easy and quick, even with a short line ahead of me, and I downed that delectable treat so fast it made my head spin. I wish I'd gone back and gotten some pie as well but hey, you know that just means I have to return. Check out some of the kinds of pies: salted honey, lemon chess, chocolate honeycomb, tart cherry and more. As well as pies, there were brownies, cookies, scones, biscuits, rugalach and more fabulous items filling the display case. Quick - go get you some! And have an espresso to top it off! You won't be disappointed.

I came here right after having a big breakfast, so I didn't get many things. Definitely regretted…read morethat after returning to Seattle. Service was nice. This place seemed so popular, like a cute bakery breakfast shop where you can get some sweet treats for brunch with friends on the weekend. My brownie was huge and heavy. But I only had literally two bites and forgot its existence, and left it sitting in the hotel fridge. All I can say is, it was a good brownie, sweet, chocolatey and dense, it didn't disappoint me.

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