Cariño's is rich and comforting with a bit of luxury and ample seating, yet remains warm and inviting. I visited on a Thursday, which happened to be one of their "After Dark" days. The women working were extremely welcoming and shared a great deal about the philosophy of Cariño's. Specifically the desire to create a space for sharing Mexican culture and building community. Being from the SGV in So Cal, it was comforting to see that aspect of my roots being shared here in the PNW. The Drinks: Dirty Horchata: I've been around the block, and this Dirty Horchata is no joke. One sip and I was literally shaking my head; ¡ay, guey, te la volaste! It's the perfect balance of home cooked flavor flavor and a solid caffeine punch. As a So Cal güero loco, I'm telling you, the Dirty Horchata is on point. I'll definitely be ordering this again. Habanero Mexican Mocha: I'll admit, I need to level set my spice expectations now that I live in the PNW. For me, there was only a hint of habanero. I would have enjoyed much more of that smoky, spicy kick. However, the chocolate they use is a massive step up from the "Abuelita" brand familiar from my youth. It was delicious, though next time I'll ask them to up the spice to a level reminiscent of an LA local. Overall, I love the philosophy, the space, and the general acogedora of the shop. It has been hard to find that authentic flavor this far north, but they killed it. As a So Cal güero loco, this place is officially on the map for me. Whenever I'm in downtown Vancouver, I will be sure to stop and kick it for a bit. Almost forgot... I need to try one or two of the pan dulces on my next visit. Maybe a concha or cono de crema/chocolate? read more

My family and I were around the area and were in need of some coffee. We found this spot and I'm so glad we came! It's spacious, the theme is so cute I love how it is inspired by Hispanic culture! And the coffee tasted delicious The owner was also very nice and welcoming! If you're visiting downtown Vancouver I recommend visiting this coffee shop! read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Carino coffeehouse is an inviting and modern coffee shop with Mexican influences. It's quite large and open inside with lots of different comfy seating options. I got the horchata, which was refreshing and sweet, but for over $5 for a non-caffeinated drink felt expensive. The Cariño latte was comforting and had a unique earthy cinnamon flavor I enjoyed. Overall, the drink menu seemed pretty limited and was lacking any tea or chai options. read more

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We love Carino Coffeehouse. We discovered them in early 2022 when we opened a new office in downtown. They basically pumped our new staff full of coffee for the first six months while opening. They're friendly, kind, professional, and they have excellent coffee. They are on-point and have great ambiance. It doesn't matter if you are stopping by for a good read and a coffee or a quick to-go, Carino is the place to go. read more

Large, spacious coffee house. They specialize in delicious Latin inspired coffees. My husband enjoyed their Mexican Mocha and I had the Cariño Latte, both were very tasty and warming. The barista could have offered friendlier service, but then maybe she was having an off day? read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Interior - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I stopped in here for a coffee. They had a list of their special latte offerings which I chose. After ordering and while paying I was told that they didn't have one of the main ingredients and asked if I still wanted it. I still liked the other ingredients and so I went with it. I was charged 7.34 for a 12 ounce latte. What the actual eff. I was shocked. The menu said 5.50 for a flavored latte so I'm not sure where the added amount came in and especially since my drink was missing a major ingredient that made it a speciality. read more

Beautiful and spacious new (to me) coffee shop in Vancouver! I'm a harsh critic when it comes to lattes and rarely go somewhere new but this place did not disappoint! The latte was delicious and I'd definitely come back and try different fun drinks. They also have a case of pan dulce that I'd like to come back and try. I came on a Monday morning and by 10:30 it was pretty full! Because the space is so open, it was pretty echo-ey, and the conversation volume feels amplified. It's not a big deal, lively vibes are great, but if you're going there to enjoy coffee while working you may want to consider bringing headphones! It's a beautiful space and I can't wait to see how they continue to grow! read more

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First time in, got their honey buttercup winter special latte. Great ambiance, the decor is warm toned and peaceful. Saw folks gathering in small groups so seems like a friendly place to camp out and chat for a while. Coffee was good quality but had chunks of peanut butter sitting at the bottoms of the cup, not blended into the drink. It was a little pricey (7.50 for an 8oz specialty latte) and took ten minutes to come out. read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Winter special latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Unfortunately, the horchata latte contains dairy, so I ordered an oatmilk latte. The cafe is spacious with tables and chairs. I feel like this space is perfect for working or hanging out with people. read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Cafe - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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I was so excited to try this place. The barista seemed annoyed when I asked her questions since it was my first time there. The coffee was just ok but super over priced for the quality. read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Love this place so much! They gave me a recommendation for me because I didn't know what to choose, the staff here are really sweet! read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

An out of town friend and I came here and we were so pleased with the service, excellent coffee and cookie we had! Ambience was great, airy and bright. My friend had their seasonal iced coffee and I had their hot cafe de olla. Both were delicious. We also shared a giant snickerdoodle which was yummy as well. Love their story and they use organic beans from Mexico! Give them a try, you won't regret it!! read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Iced seasonal coffee, snickerdoodle/molasses cookie & cafe de olla! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Beautiful, simple, clean aesthetic. I love the fresh flowers on the tables. Very friendly staff who provided awesome recommendations. Delicious coffee! Highly recommend. read more

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I was really excited to check out this coffee shop, but after coming here and ordering the dirty horchata, I should have passed and never spent any money here. My drink tasted very watery and had no horchata essence of flavor. I would have rather had an iced americano from anywhere else, that would have tasted better than the drink I got here. I ended up tossing my drink although I had waited over 30 minutes and took only a few sips. For a coffee shop, my drink took way too long. I feel bad for the ONE person they had making all the drinks- especially when there was a consistent line of customers waiting to order inside. The interior is very clean and pretty, but a little empty as well. Layout is a little weird, so while it was busy I wasn't sure where to stand in line or wait for my order. The line or customers waiting for orders blocked the door to enter/exit, so that was a little inconvenient as well. read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Iced dirty horchata - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Cutest coffee shop & employees there were so nice! Ordered myself a latte and it was GOOD! also - thank you for letting me capture some photos in the coffee shop. The whole location itself so calming, welcoming, and clean! read more

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I wanted to love this place. It's beautifully decorated with a cool vibe and super friendly service. I was excited to taste a Mexican specialty latte. Unfortunately, my Dirty Horchata coffee was watery and bland. The foam looked and tasted good nice and fluffy however, once I got past that my coffee tasted artificial. I am not an expert but I am guessing this is not the flavor profile they are going for. Typically, a watery horchata coffee likely means you're not getting enough flavor extraction from either the coffee grounds or the horchata mix. I am hoping since the shop is new they are still working out the best mix ratio. My husband ordered a vanilla latte which was delicious, rich and creamy with a bold coffee forward flavor. He raved about it and he is pretty picky. I hope this isn't a missed opportunity because there are a lot of really good coffee shops in downtown Vancouver but only one Mexican specialty coffee shop. My fingers are crossed they get it figured out. read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Dirty Horchata - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This cafe is the perfect place to grab a coffee and get some work done. The cafe is big and spacious and they have a variety of different seating options. The coffee is amazing and the food takes me back to when I was a little kid. They also have Mexican baked goods that I haven't had the pleasure of trying but they look amazing read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Ice late - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Excellent find. They use organic syrup, the vibes are great. Staff is super friendly. Love that they have a full menu of unique coffee. Definitely give it a try. read more

I was super hopeful when i came in here . the barista seemed very snappy when i was asking questions about their coffee. The coffee was alright but the service was so bad. will not be going back anytime soon . read more

Baristas were so nice and the dirty horchata was amazing! Wasn't the biggest fan of Mexican mocha but it was still good. Pastries in case looked so good. Will definitely be back! read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Menu 2/1/25 - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Authentic Mexican Mocha with ingredients regularly imported from the actual country it's named after / Great service:/Awesome vibe

I have mixed feelings - we've tried 3 different pastries and didn't care for any of them. Found them to either be dry or lacking in flavor or both. The hot horchata latte was lacking in espresso flavor, so might be good if you don't want to "taste coffee" the americano was weak, even with an extra shot. however, the Habanero Mocha is to die for. the chocolate quality is wonderful and the spice is perfect. I will come back for this time and time again. I am hoping there will be a change in the kind of espresso they use and that they increase the amount of shots per size (I believe they just do 2 shots no matter the size) read more

I'd been looking forward to trying this place as we were raised on pan dulce and Mexi coffee, plus they tout "culture" in their motto so I was eager to support. I was disappointed today when I finally made it in. The place is clean and has a cute aesthetic. It smelled of Fabuloso rather than pastries or coffee. The service was Slow Slow Slow. Although it was not yet 9am they were sold out of all but three little sweets, had only 2 cookies and a pineapple empanada in their little plexiglass case. I bought the 2 cookies, which didn't taste fresh. The coffee was fine. My sister had the Mexican Chocolate and she wasn't impressed. If you want Mexi, maybe go down to Fourth Plain where the selection is abundant and the pan is made fresh. I would suggest making the music fit the season and honor the culture. The vibe was a bit too sterile for me. Even the dead flower decor (they matched the color scheme) made me sad. Poinsettias are from Mexico, and would have looked gorgeous on that table. Anyway, I wish this business success. With a few changes, it would be so much more inviting. Two cookies, one sticker, and two drinks cost $27 btw. read more

Nice ambiance. Very friendly. Not many choices. The pastry was stale. The breakfast tortilla was tasty. I thought it was pricey. 3 coffee drinks and 2 breakfast tortillas and one pastry (including tip) was about $60. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

One of the BEST mochas I have ever had! Not overly sweet with the perfect amount of bitter chocolate taste. I had their special for winter - the peppermint mocha w/ fresh whip. I totally recommend this coffee shop! read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Winter Peppermint Mocha - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This is a beautiful little place and the Horchata Coffee is Excellent ! The mocha coffee is delicious, as well ! We should all strive to support local businesses! Spread the word to your family and friends! This is a must visit place ! read more

Cariño Coffeehouse is my new favorite place to meet friends for coffee. It's beautiful and spacious and every coffee I have tried from their Mexican specialty menu has been as beautiful as the cafe itself! The cafe owners and staff have all been very friendly and informative about their menu. The habanero mocha is as spicy as I imagined, but it was a well-balanced combination and treat. My son loved the concha sweet bread that he tried too. I look forward to going back and trying their house made horchata. Wonderful addition to downtown Vancouver! read more

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Love this beautiful, light filled cafe with friendly staff and delicious coffee. They have WIFI, it's spacious with big windows and colorful art. Gender-neutral bathrooms. Nice vibe. Hope they add some GF treats to their menu. Loved my latte. read more

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LOVE! We came in on a busy Saturday morning, and the staff was kind, and working really hard to get everyone their order. Be patient if they're busy bc it is worth it. We got the flight, the horchata, and the muy caliente, all of which were delicious. Cool vibe in the coffee house and great drinks. We will be back! read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Flight! - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Such a cute place! Coffee was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect for getting some work done or catching up with a friend!

I met the owner at a SCORE event. We received cookies from the coffeehouse and they were delicious and huge! I don't get to Vancouver very often since I live in Central Oregon but I will make every effort to get coffee and a cookie when I am there. read more

Fantastic coffee shop with great culture and coffee! 10/10 service led by awesome owners.

Excellent Dirty Horchata coffee and seasonal La Menta Mocha. We will definitely be back! read more

Carino Coffeehouse - Hot Dirty Horchata - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I don't leave many reviews, but this place is deserves the love. It's the best coffee shop in this neck of the woods, hands down. Believe me when I say, a serious benefit of my job is working right across from them! read more

Excellent Mexican Mocha with peppermint whip cream. Very clean and super friendly service.

Ordered the Horchata, tastes nothing like it should be. Not even a hint of cinnamon or rice flavor, tastes like a pre box powder. Please improve. I was so excited to try out the cafe. Not a single pan either which is disappointing. read more