Wonderful staff, beautiful motif. Charming and well designed. Modern with alternative music as…read moreyou'd expect in a Portland coffee shop. Very clean and dynamic with affordable prices and great selection of accoutrements. High-quality matcha and an overall cool vibe. Highly recommended. Best spot on Fremont.

Everything feels airy and minimalistic, and then you turn around and the walls are basically a…read morecurated shop of fun surprises... chocolates, spreads, matcha, coffees, and unique little brands you didn't know you needed until right then. Super easy stop, super good vibe, would definitely wander back in.

First time at Heart today. I ordered an oat milk cardamom latte and my sister had cold brew. I was…read moreglad they had plant milk but was disappointing the only choice was oat. I prefer soy as it steams better IMHO and oat can make me feel a little ill. Still, the coffee was pretty good. Not amazing but I drank it with enjoyment. I asked about food but they were sold out of all pastries. The interior was fairly quiet - there was chill music playing and the decor was fairly sparse. This made for a mentally relaxing cafe experience. They have tables for 2 or 4, with a request to reserve the large tables for groups of 3+. They do not have WiFi. The place was not busy while there - the cold brew showed up very quickly, the latte took longer but it was a reasonable time. The bathrooms are shared with other businesses (like a yoga place) and were clean and quiet, also. Overall, it's decent. The quiet atmosphere bumps it from 3 to 4 that the coffee alone might have merited.

Heart is a great place to go if you get overwhelmed easily…read more $12 for an iced latte and scone. Not the worst I've seen. Their simple decor and non complicated menu options makes it hard to feel overwhelmed. I came in 20 minutes after they opened at 7 am. I was greeted by a solo barista who had a grounding and pleasant presence. I got a cardamom latte with oat milk and based on the cardamom taste alone, I'm going to assume it was house made syrup. Very sweet and fragrant, and not overpowering. The espresso had a nice toasted taste that complimented the drink. The espresso gave me nice energy throughout the day and wasn't too acidic The pastry options are plentiful and all look well made. Their orange olive oil cake looked yummy but I opted for the lemon poppyseed scone as a safe choice. It was solid texture, not too soft and tasted more buttery as I ate it. Was also able to save some of it for later as it was filling. Parking wasn't the best as you have to turn left to residential, but it was easy to get a spot. They update their website on whether or not they have WiFi and they don't currently have it. It was a great drink that I would come again to get but I save my 5 star reviews for extraordinary beverages. I'm excited to try a matcha next time.

Cool little spot to grab a quick pastry and good brew. Friendly service and relaxing vibe to get…read morethe morning off to a positive start.

Cute corner coffee shop. Friendly staff…read more I opted not to get the chai and the person helping me confirmed it was on the spicier side so I ordered a vanilla latte. 25 cent discount for bringing your own mug! Not too busy, noise level okay to read my book for a bit.

TL;DR: A small, bustling coffee shop on the corner of a busy intersection in the Hawthorne…read moreneighborhood serving interesting beverages. The Experience: I visited Golden Hour with a friend after taking a break from thrifting clothes around the Hawthorne neighborhood. What stood out: Food: I ordered the strawberry matcha latte with oatmilk. The presentation was gorgeous with layers of colors and textures. The drink was a bit sweeter than my usual taste but tasted high quality and refreshing. The crunchy strawberries on top were a yummy surprise. Ambiance: Golden Hour is quite small and sound carries. The workers talking to eachother were fairly loud. If I am in the area in the future, Golden Hour will be on my list to stop at!

Tasty flavored lattes!…read more I felt lucky to find a parking spot right in front of the cafe. Upon walking in, the staff behind the counter were friendly and kind. I placed my order and the barista let me know about a vegan cold foam alternative. The drink was great and the matcha paired nicely with everything in the drink including pandan, coconut flakes, and vanilla. The interior was clean and there were plenty of places to sit. Lots of people hanging out in the shop, some working, some talking, but it seemed like a good spot to get some stuff done. There was music playing that set a welcoming mood. Overall, highly recommend if you enjoy flavored lattes.

Between Hollywood Vintage & Tight Tacos, a really good ROADIE! Single Origin from Brazil…read more(Americano) - it's a little nutty, a little fruity, convincing me I now enjoy light roast. Check single-origin 2x Espresso (Brazil, Decaf Colombia) Organic Peru on Drip, 2x Pour Over (Ethiopia, Rwanda), and ONE MORE Cold Press Organic Peru. With Missionary Chocolates (Lemon Explosion) - thrilling! Thanks very much to great guides including Minu from Toronto turning out a hot cup quickly!

This is a lovely little coffee place that also has delicious bagels, bagel sandwiches, and other…read morebaked goods. The interior is very attractive, warm and a friendly place. Everything was very clean and orderly. The eggs on the bagel sandwiches are perfectly baked and fluffy and they use actual cheese as opposed to that American cheese product. Very tasty and I highly recommend the sandwiches. My dining companion had a latte which was very much enjoyed, and I had a drip coffee which I found to be slightly more acidic than I cared for. Very competitively priced.

Iced hojicha latte is bomb!!…read more Light, refreshing with a good dusting of cinnamon. I like how they carry a smaller sized cup when you don't want too much caffeine.

Kalee with the good hair is serving Deadstock drinks with Frankie's Flowers & your choice of milk…read more(regular, hemp, cashew, almond, pepita). This CORTADO is full of shortbread, light caramel, and slowly sweetening brown sugar cubes. It's a great grab & go spot at the base of CASCADA - get you some (along with brunches/bowls/sandwiches till 4) coming or going!

A local neighborhood coffee shop serving up some toasty bagels. I ordered the BEC bagel and a…read morecortado. Both were delicious. The BEC is simple but hits the spot. Service was very friendly and quick as well even with a line to the door. The coffeeshop itself is very homey and seems to have a lot of seating but we ate outside since it was so nice out.

Cute cafe! PROS…read moreany flavor imaginable for lattes Mushroom latte / chagachino No charge for alt milk Usually 2+ baristas = low wait time Fill and refill your own coffee when dining in Nice seating outside + people watching on a lively corner CONS Not sure it's wheelchair / stroller accessible? Quite a few stairs to front entrance Umbrellas are not secured to tables, flew out when windy and could've hurt someone! Prices recently went up (but cheaper if you remember to bring your own cup)

I'm always very opinionated and talkative in my Yelp reviews. I have a lot to say about food. But…read morecoffee I don't have much to say about. I dunno how to explain it. I just have trouble with it. The coffee at Koken was fine, I guess. It's strong. But what does that even mean? First I had it and it was pretty strong. Then I asked them to add more milk and it was a little too weak. So isn't it the amount of milk that matters? And isn't that very variable? Anyway, the reason why I came here is because I asked a barista at a different coffee shop what her favorite other coffee places are, and she immediately said Koken is her favorite. That's gotta count for something. But as I started saying, I'm more of a food person than a coffee person. And I got a dish here that I really, really liked. I forget what it was called. Their menu isn't online, so I can't look it up. Which is kinda refreshing. It's basically little pieces of bread that are sauteed/fried in some sort of African butter, with an African spice blend, and eaten with yogurt. And it was absolutely perfect. The warm, chewy, spiced bread with the cool, tart yogurt is just so great. Such a good combo. Simple. Not distracted by a bunch of other stuff. You really just get that wonderful contrast. The bread was perfectly chewy. And had a little bit of a crisp on the outside, in a perfect way. Check out the picture. Ultimately, it was just so homey, so satisfying, and so novel. It's like an hour long trip on public transit for me to get there, but I don't care. I know that I will be back.

A kinda cozy little place for a quiet cup of coffee. Very janky which I like but others might not…read more It's like a porch attached to a trailer lol but they've got some big old cool lookin coffee machines (I don't drink a lot of coffee) by the entrance. I tried one of their food dishes called Fuul (Eritrean vegetarian stew) made of chopped onions, tomato, peppers, cheese, egg and beans. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasted good but it just tasted like bean dip. I mean the best bean dip I've ever had in my life but that wasn't what I was going for I had no chips lol.