Black Rock Coffee Bar

If you're looking for a consistently excellent local coffee experience in Vancouver that beats the…read morebig national chains every time, this is your spot. Brewed Awakenings delivers on two key fronts: delicious flavor options and friendly service. They roast their beans in-house (or so I was told) which is probably why every sip is rich, smooth, and bold. Whether you grab a classic latte or one of their unique specialty drinks, the flavor is going to hit the spot.

Tired on a random Saturday afternoon, I found myself going through the drive thru for a quick pick…read moreme up drink. For what it's worth, the "special" drinks are usually pretty good here. I got some sort of Glittery Red Bull and it was very good. Too much ice though, unfortunately. The barista was ok, she said hello and made a good drink. I didn't get the usual happy, chatty, caffeine riddled individual which I associate with all coffee stands but that's fine. I don't base my tip on how much small talk they make with me. The stand is located in a little strip mall. Lots of parking and no line the day I visited,

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Paper Tiger Coffee Roasters

4.3(137 reviews)

4.5 mi

Freshly roasted In-house, I have become a fan of the Tanzania...real coffee enjoyed at home!…read more Friendly and knowledgeable service. Small town....home town feeling. Clean spacious. My new "home coffee" spot!

Paper Tiger is fantastic! Lots of parking in the lot outside, cozy and inviting inside. The tram…read morewas super helpful and we had our order in fast. The coffee is fantastic! I had a latte, the brew was great, it was smooth and full of flavor. I am already looking forward to my next cup here! Great coffee, great service, great location!

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Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters

3.7(91 reviews)

2.5 mi

I been eyeing this coffee shop for about 2 months now. The sign kept catching my eye, "the best…read morecoffee in Clark county." I really enjoyed my coffee. The service was excellent and the person was friendly! I didn't know what to get and it was my first time. I told the girl this and, she then asked "sweet or no sweet," and I said sweet, of course. She recommended me the white cow mocha. It was really good! She did let me know that an extra espresso shot was free (I'm unsure if that happens every time) and I said yess. Overall I will go back there again!

Brewed awakenings is always great! Staff is friendly and welcoming, helpful if you ever have a…read morequestion or are unsure about what to order and I really appreciate that! My go to order is a chai tea with oat milk and it is so tasty! I love their chair because it is more spicy than most chai,,soooo good if you like a spicy chai I highly recommend Brewed Awakenings!

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Amazing. I got a Belgian latte with oak milk.

Relevant Coffee

4.5(183 reviews)

4.9 mi

This place is in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Only street parking…read more Coffee Shop is pretty big and very inviting inside. It has lots of tables, a few sofas to sit down and enjoy your coffee and also kind of a bar counter sitting as well. It also has some tables outside when the weather is inviting. It has a Scandinavian vibe of decor which I love. For a Sunday morning it was super busy. Service is super fast and they are very friendly. They have great coffee options including some very interesting Specialty drinks like their Turmeric Latte. They also have their in house made syrups. They are a Coffee Roaster and their bean quality is excellent. We ordered a Lavender Cappuccino and a Turmeric Latte. Wow, they were both delicious. They do have fresh pastries but nothing gluten free. Definitely a place to hang out and enjoy your coffee alone or with friends and family.

I'm a big fan of a local coffee spot. Even more so if the drinks are good, there is space to hang…read moreout, and the baristas are helpful. I popped in on a weekday morning and it was bustling with people. The line wasn't long and I got helped quickly. The person taking my order was friendly and offered solid information comparing their chai to the London fog. He proceeded to ask me about my day and seem like he actually cared. I wasn't sticking around, but there were open tables. Things were clean. They also have plenty of room to sit outside if you'd like. There are pastries and some cold drinks in a case. There aren't a lot of gluten free options, but they did have one muffin I could have had. The drink preparation takes a bit of time. There were people already waiting and many of their drinks have special preparations (pour overs, steeping the tea). Have a minute to wait. I had the London Fog and the baristas advice held true. The flavor was worth the wait and I will surely go back. They roast their own coffee and make you feel welcome. Plus, there's a bookstore across the street. Love all around.

12.2 mi•Central Eastside, Industrial District, Buckman, Southeast Portland

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Coava Coffee Roasters

4.4(913 reviews)

Delicious! Got a -…read moreclassic iced vanilla latte: homemade vanilla syrup was amazing and the coffee taste still came through - salted orange dark chocolate mocha: pricey at $8 but a worthwhile treat. If you're having a bad day and need a pick me up, this is the one to get - extra points for the edgy vibe inside!

overall a killer spot. in house rosters that's priced pretty accurately for its quality. parking…read morewas easy (plenty of street parking that is). seating was fun, they've got a repurposed machine in the corner that's turned into a table. with how much space they have, they could do a lot more though. it didn't feel like a spot i would frequent to hang with friends or work. but as a coffee roaster, they've done a good job on the coffee and that's what matters.

Honey latte

Beans and Decaf instant coffee~

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Cortado, Ethiopian and Peruvian beans

Daily Paper Coffee Roasters

4.6(53 reviews)

11.0 mi

I had a coffee it's great the service was great. Area looks remote but it definetly not love the…read morefire place will try it next time.

We got a latte and a drip coffee. Great coffee!…read more Parking in spots dedicated to the store. Limited outdoor seating only. Nice spot to grab coffee from before heading over to Lacamas lake!

16.8 mi•Southwest Portland

I love the design.

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Thornton Family Coffee Roasters

4.9(63 reviews)

When we moved to Oregon I knew the area was famous for their coffee and finding this gem while we…read morewere out running errands is proof of how epic the coffee game is in the Portland area! They are coffee roasters so everything you can get at the little walk-up coffee window is brewed from their own roasts, and OMG SO GOOD! I refilled my "white girl energy" with a pumpkin spice latte that was rich and creamy and had actual pumpkin flavor on top of their smooth coffee. My partner got a mocha and absolutely loved it! We were both so impressed by our first sips that we asked about the bags of whole bean coffee they sell and the woman behind the counter came out to talk to us about each of the roasts and even gave us free tastings of the ones they had brewed. I'm not a coffee expert at all, but I do know when black coffee tastes good enough on its own that I'm not reaching for cream and sugar like I usually am. We grabbed a bag of Peru San Ignacio and Papua New Guinea, and I'm so excited to brew it at home and I will DEFINITELY be back on our next trip into the city for errands. They're a family run business and they've been here for 10 years so I know we'll be able to frequent them for years to come and I hope you do too!

Stopped in Beaverton looking for a morning caffeine fix and came across Thornton Family Coffee…read moreRoasters, and it did not disappoint. It's a window-only service, which is perfect if you're looking to grab a great coffee quickly and get on your way. The service was spectacular, quick, easy, and friendly. And the coffee? Perfect. So good that I had to go back and grab a bag of beans for the house. Come. Now. Thank me later.

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Medium iced latte

9 Bar Espresso

5.0(2 reviews)

3.0 mi

Solid Coffee Roasts, Knowledge, Beans and Approach…read more NOTE: I heard about 9 Bar Espresso from a friend, who'd tasted their coffee at a local Vancouver Farmer's Market. My friend brought a Thermos of coffee made from 9 Bar beans to an event we were preparing for. I couldn't put the cup down - fruit and velvet aroma. Crisp, blossom flavor. Really good. (And it sure beat, Ahem, the local chain coffee place.). Anyway, I stopped by 9 Bar Espresso one Saturday afternoon and it was an excellent experience. I met the owner, and we talked about what kind of coffee flavors I most liked. He then helped me select a few to try. I now use the 9 Bar Espresso coffee exclusively in my stove-top espresso maker. Flavor is excellent. Again, a really positive, good products/service local place. With top coffee beans and a focused, knowledgeable roaster/owner.

Great local roaster. I fell in love with the dark, oily tarrazo from Costa Rica. So much in fact…read morethat I've decided to start roasting beans myself. But I still grab some roasted beans here from time to time.

Just an example of the many fine coffee ceramics we have for sale on our website.

Taste Is Everything

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Our new Rancilio Classe 11 Excelsius. A coffee nerds dream! Come check it out.

Courier Coffee Roasters

4.4(351 reviews)

11.9 mi•Downtown

Sip. Mmmmmm. Sip. Savor. Mmmmmmm…read more Seriously one of the best mochas of my life. The excellent coffee taste came through the dark dark chocolate. Quite a treat. It's tiny and cute and everyone in there (and out on the sidewalk) is happy to be there. I got a snack, too (rice ball with seaweed and some tiny adorable pickles). I loved it. The barista has a turntable next to his espresso maker and I peeped what he was playing. Now that's what I'm listening to in my headphones as I gasp with appreciation between each sip and saver.

In "Coffee City" Courier carved out its own Portlandia coffee niche!…read more Really delicious "bitchin-tasty" Canelli and macchiato. Canelli is moist and yummy inside and super crisp on the outside winner winner winner. The Mexico, roasted coffee beans made a very deep robust, medium rich, slightly bitter, but well balanced, sweetness, and acidity macchiato. I noticed they have different coffees, depending on the season from around the world. Cozy coffee bar, small café, and rad-cool-dope hipster vibe. Winner winner winner. Love the vibe, the music on record playing vinyl "old school" LP 45 - way cool! And the people serving it up "bitchin" were friendly and knowledgeable. Winner winner winner. Also have some Japanese finger foods and smoked salmon that need to be investigated on the next stop. I like good coffee often and a sweet treat occasionally, and the coffee, desserts and peeps were all winner winner winner for me - coffee, Portlandia style!

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Canelli and macchiato so good

Flag & Wire Coffee

4.7(76 reviews)

43.4 mi

This coffee shop is in a really great location with great ambiance. Coffee was good, not great…read more Worth a try if you are in the area.

Love their coffee. Love their coffee beans. Still enjoying at home…read more Thanks Flag & Wire!

Inside- 12 oz vanilla latte

Iced Dirty Chai Latte

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Barrett H.

Elite 17

225

3 years ago

I like this place. Also, to the dude who left multiple one-star reviews, their winter hours are literally posted in your pictures. Have a brain or ethics before you cause potential harm to businesses and their employees. read more

Katie H.

9 years ago

Come in every day for coffee on the way to work! Love how the staff knows me and always asks relevant questions about my work and life. So much more personable than most quick service places. read more

Trish N.

112

11 years ago

Inappropriate dressed teenage girls running this location more interested in chewing gum than serving customers.

Jamie W.

5 years ago

new to the area and first coffee shop i tried, Very friendly staff and yummy coffee read more

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