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Blend Coffee Lounge

4.3 (141 reviews)

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Quiet
Good for kids
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Iced americano and a Mocha
Sean G.

Supper friendly staff. Amazing drinks and just a cool place to hang out in. Happy we stopped and sat down for a bit. The area is relaxing and the seats are great. Prices are great and in line with most and under some. The taste and quality is what will bring this place over the top for you. We got an iced americano and a mocha but the mocha was so good. The americano was also amazing and just fun to look at as the espresso fell into the ice water. If we are in the area we will be back. I recommend you check it out! This has been added to my Portland must visit list.

Tara K.

First time here. Ordered a decaf latte, and it tasted really good! Service is awesome here. Seems like a ton of locals go through here every day. They have a water station too, which is awesome since I'm always needing to refill my water bottle. Good sitting areas with places to plug in and charge up too! Music is nice and peaceful too.

Carrie G.

Was looking for coffee while visiting from AK. We have a coffee hut on just about every corner there. I picked this place and we left happy. I got a 16oz mocha, one of the best mochas I've had. Iced americano with their hazelnut sauce was good too. The barista was chatty and he knew what he was doing, seemed to enjoy making coffee.

Darren G.

I'm not your quintessential coffee snob, but I really liked blend coffee house on Killings worth! The place is quaint with quite a few offerings of specialty made concoctions! I went with the honey badger which is blended espresso with local honey and cinnamon! Great start to the morning and quite delicious!

Amanda C.

Lately I have found myself wasting time on Yelp as a way to procrastinate on my homework. On the verge of feeling like a slacker, I had a revelation...if I were to search for a place to go to work on my assignments, my procrastination tool and "wasted time" would actually be beneficial towards finding an appropriate study environment (or so I reasoned with myself). So after doing an ever so creative search for "coffee," I decided upon Blend Coffee Lounge, packed my bag, and headed over. As I walked inside, I instantly felt good vibes by the very clean and rather swank-tastic shop. I could not help but be fairly surprised the place was so empty, but at the same time I didn't mind because that meant less waiting! When I approached the counter, I politely ordered a sugar-free vanilla latte, for here. In return the barista scribbled down my order on a to-go cup and extended her hand for payment, all while maintaining her "imperative" conversation with the other person working. Had it not been awkward to the point where I almost felt the need to apologize for imposing, I would have been impressed by her multitasking skills. Thankfully, once I had caffeine in hand and an iPod to drown out the barista gossip and Depeche Mode overhead, the rest of my visit was far more pleasant. Having free range over the shop, I grabbed a spot at the bar by an open window and began to work, sipping on my drink periodically to keep the creative juices flowing! I wouldn't say the latte was anything extraordinary. I never did taste the vanilla flavoring, but you don't need to mask Stumptown anyway, right? Looking at some of the previous reviews, I am going to go ahead and assume I just stopped by on a bad day. While I don't foresee going out of the way to stop by again, if I were in the area and needed caffeine, I would most likely give this place another shot. In all fairness, even if unpleasant people were working, at least more enjoyable than sitting at home doing homework! Speaking of which, I should probably go finish writing my paper.

Homework Time for us
Melanie T.

The only thing that could be better is later hours. Only super cool and friendly people hang out here. And this staff is 100% awesome! There are a few large tables, comfy benches, and window seats too. I enjoy their quiet music.

Old fashioned espresso maker used as decoration.
Humam T.

This is a quiet, comfortable, and unassuming coffee shop. The owner is very nice and takes the time to talk to you. They have a few tables with outlets everywhere. The music is pleasant and not very loud. I'm not a fan of Stumptown Coffee, but I would definitely be back.

Judy-Ann L.

I'm constantly on the search for an amazing coffee experience! Having that coffee passion paired with being in the field myself has made it interesting when I come across a place that I love so much I have to review it. Atmosphere: I actually walked in and thought "oh wow! They actually like coffee here" instead of the usual menu and piles of pastries, they had a small food case to the side and a menu posted to the right of counter which made conversation with the barista a possible thing. Personality: The barista at the front was nothing sort of wonderful, greeted with a smile and asked for my order. When I asked about the flavor options he ran me through I think five of them (which is honestly a perfect amount, because too many choices makes for a hard decision) and then said "but we've been playing around with some lavender if you wanted to try that" and I was sold. Anyone who knows me knows that lavender is my thing sooo I went for it. Quality: I was everything but disappointed. Hands down BEST LAVENDER SYRUP - I do NOT give out that title lightly. I've been to numerous coffee shops and have numerous lavender experiences and none have outweighed 'Blend' I hope they continue to make in house syrups! Not only will I back, but I'll be telling all my friends about you guys!

Sweetened Dragonfly Chai Tea.
Becky L.

When I worked at adidas, there was no Starbucks nearby. That was okay because it forced me to visit Blend Coffee Lounge. It definitely gets a lot of traffic from adidas as it's about a five minute walk from the campus to the shop. They've recently remodeled the establishment and it looks fantastic! Everything is wooden and the walls are straight concrete. There is more seating to the left of the main entrance and I think it's really cool that they have outlets on the seating bench. No need to extend your laptop cords across the table and interfere with someone else's visit. It's got such a modern look and is super cozy to get work done, yet quiet enough to have an intimate conversation with a friend. The employees are always super friendly and the owner was very personable during my last visit. I'd be surprised if someone found something bad to say about this coffee shop.

two cups of coffee on a table

I really love this place and have been multiple times. In addition to adding whipped cream (!!!) upon request to their drinks, they also have some in-house drinks that are their own concoctions (such as the Honey Badger, which includes honey and cinnamon).

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The service was disappointing. The woman taking our order did not look up for her cellphone, nor did she say a single word to us :/

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Ask the Community - Blend Coffee Lounge

Do they still offer horchata lattes?

We still offer our "inspired by Horchata" iced specialty drink: a tasty combination of concentrated cold press coffee, hazelnut syrup, milk and dash of cinnamon & half and half.

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It was boxing day so I need a quick caffeinated drink, so I popped into this shop for my first…read moretime. Early in the morning the coffee shop was pretty busy, especially as stores were not opened yet. As it was my first time in the shop it took me awhile to process the menu- this is definitely a coffee focus place (not for tea drinkers). And the focus seems to be on more coffee forward drinks, rather than jacked up with sugar and other stuff like Starbucks. Coffee prices are inline with other coffee stores in the area. As for seating, the shop provides tables seating. Plus there is a nice coffee bar at the windows, which is perfect for people watching. Plus there is a small coffee bar that faces the barista if you want to watch drinks being made. Parking can be tough in this area as the main shopping street....parking is on the street and off the main street.

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Great coffee and friendly service . Loved their decoration…read moreinside will be back ! Hope they add more food options

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Blend Coffee Lounge - coffee - Updated October 2026

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