What a great location, vibe, and brew! My coffee needs are simple. In this case, brewed coffee with…read morecream. But. It. Was. Tasty. Service was good. Since my beloved neighborhood library will be closed for 5-6 months for a remodel, I'll pivot to the Hollywood Library, which means I'll get to stop here for yummy coffee and maybe even enjoy a seat and read here for an hour or so.

A delightful little coffee spot! Holly Rose is a cozy but chic little coffee shop tucked in the…read moremiddle of the Hollywood neighborhood. I live in the neighborhood, so come here fairly regularly. The coffee is delicious, the pastries are great and the staff is always friendly and helpful. I have made my way through all of the flavors of lattes and they are wonderful. Vanilla and caramel are my favorites, although the cardamom is also up there. I have also tried a cappuccino, which was fantastic as well. The pastries and the cookies pair nicely with the coffee and I especially recommend the Mixed Berry Scone or the Berry and Ginger Danish. This is a great place to stop in for a caffeine boost or to sit and relax for a while. Great shop, great staff and fantastic coffee!

The Stacks Coffee House is such a vibe and very much a "get in, lock in, and accidentally stay for…read morethree hours" kind of place. Wall to wall books, ceiling to floor cozy chaos, people on laptops doing serious focus work, and that soft lighting that makes you feel like you should absolutely be writing your novel or at least answering emails you've been avoiding. The community board alone is a whole moment... flyers everywhere, local artists, creatives, events, it basically tells you everything going on in the neighborhood if you just stand there long enough. Coffee is solid, space is super welcoming, and yes they do vegan pastries but they were sold out when we got there which just tells you everything you need to know. Popular for a reason. Love the energy, love the people, love the "we support local creatives and also mind our business" vibe. Highly recommend if you want a cute spot to work, people watch, or just feel like you're part of something a little more community centered.

If you love the idea of sipping coffee while surrounded by shelves of books, Stacks Coffeehouse is…read moreworth checking out. The vibe is cozy and a little mysterious thanks to the dim lighting and, as mentioned, shelves upon shelves of books. The space is definitely designed for lingering - there are plenty of tables to work or study from, bar seating with a view of the street, and space for small and larger groups. Depending on the day, you may not get a seat or at least not your preferred seat. Of course, as mentioned, one of the quirks here are the books everywhere. They have signs saying that they loan them out like a library, but to me it doesn't look like the books are organized in anyway. So it might be more for atmosphere than practicality. Food wise, they serve breakfast tacos until 1pm, and there's a good pastry selection, plus day-old baked goods available for half price. They do $1 drip coffee refills, but the coffee wasn't my favorite. All in all, great place for the vibe. Free street parking nearby.

I have to be honest, it's REALLY hit or miss here. As a motorcycle rider I sometimes like to come…read morehere and veg out. A few weeks ago, I did just that, and saw a ton of riders here, enjoying the nice weather. Then, like 2 weeks ago I came here on Sunday and there was a homeless guy asleep in the corner and the most unfriendly barista I've ever met that gave me this attitude, like "we don't serve your kind here." So wait.. you don't like paying customers who aren't as miserable as you? Yeah. Pretty bad. So I'm giving it a 3-star review because on sunny days it's nice to get out and come here to St. John and see some different faces/riders. On crappy days, though? Not so much.

Nestled in St. John's is a motorcycle-themed coffee shop called Two Stroke…read more The space is large, with plenty of seating options, making it a comfortable spot to hang out. If you're visiting in the winter, I highly recommend the Nova Spice Latte (12 oz) -- no substitute milk, add cinnamon (a staff tip). Trust me. And if you don't know anything about motorcycles, that's totally fine. You'll still have access to some seriously good coffee.

Definitely a nice place to do work or hang out. The drinks were not bad, nothing too crazy. Enjoyed…read moremy experience there.

Happened to be in the area from way out east of Portland. Looked around for a local place and found…read morethis. Glad I stumbled in! The guy working was really friendly, the place was really clean, the vibes were great, and I loved my latte. This would be a great place to work or study at! I also love that the WiFi password is easy to spot on the wall, and there's a clean restroom! If I ever happen to be in the area again, I'll definitely stop by and give myself time to hang out in the cafe.

All the other places near Lloyd center were closed on saturdays, so I drove five minutes out to get…read morea coffee before heading to the reptile expo. It's always the places you don't expect/ just stumble upon that charm you the best! I'm not familiar with this area of Portland so I'm glad I lucked out with this charming and moody cafe. I'm sad that I had to get it to go for the expo instead of staying longer, I much prefer darker and moodier/ cozy cafe ambience to the sterile "modern" cafes. This place felt like a warm hug. Especially once I took a sip of that hot 12oz oat milk hazelnut latte! The baristas were all really nice, too, and after I told her I was heading to the expo, she recommended a reptile shop over on division for me to visit sometime. Great vibes, everyone there including the customers and workers seemed in a good coffee morning mood! I really wish I lived closer to this cafe, but then I might get too addicted because it's so good!!

Went in because I needed a place to do my homework. Walked in, I was greeted. The tables were…read moreminimal inside, but all taken. The outside was nice and available. As I placed my order the options were in front of me along with food options. I settled down and got a latte with hazelnut and a bagel with cream cheese. I had looked in the back area to sit but I realized it was subtle outdoor seating. Kinda cute but I'm from Hawaii so I was honestly too cold. I underestimated the table I sat on, I assumed my binder was going to take up the entire space, but I actually had space for my food, coffee, binder and my laptop. While doing my homework there were other people getting things done along side parents planning their kids spring break. A lot of customers that came in seemed familiar and happy going inside and chatting with the two gals handling the bar. It felt like I was watching an episode of some sort of show for a second sort of like "how I met your mother. " Great vibes, nice workers, good and affordable coffee with affordable food, like, seriously affordable. I've seen bagels cost $7 where I'm from and that's without cream cheese. Haha.

Amazing coffee!! Great bagels!!! Art everywhere and such friendly staff! I will be returning :) the…read moreunicorn vibe is super cute.

I love this place! The lox bagel is amazing and the service is so quick. The vibes in the store are…read morealso so fun. I love all the art and overall vibe. I went in this morning and there was a guitar jam session happening inside. Highly recommend!

Local coffee shop who happens to sell the best coffee in Portland area!…read more Place is clean. Only 1 bathroom though for men and women :(

The caramel banana latte is so yum! Very good roast. Also the spinach cheese biscuit :)read more

I needed a place to get some work done, and this café was one of the first recommendations that…read morecame up. I'm glad I decided to check it out. One of the first things I appreciated was how easy it was to find free street parking in the morning. As soon as I walked in, the place had a cozy, homey feel. There were plenty of tables to choose from, including bar seating by the windows, which was perfect for me for getting some work done while people watching. I ordered a latte and the avocado toast, and both were absolutely delicious. I can definitely see why this is such a popular spot for studying and working. It has a comfortable atmosphere, good food, and great coffee, everything you need to be productive. I'd happily come back the next time I need a change of scenery.

There's something about Common Grounds Coffeehouse that doesn't just serve coffee it creates the…read moremoment around it. This is Portland in its natural habitat. Portland chill.You walk in and it's a full house folks tucked into corners working on laptops, sketching in notebooks, probably writing the next great novel or at least pretending to. It's got that artsy, lived-in soul where nobody's in a rush, and somehow that makes your coffee taste better. The seating situation? Dialed in. Comfy couches you can sink into, solid chairs if you've got work to do, plenty of tables, and even outdoor seating when the weather decides to cooperate. It's the kind of place you come for one cup and end up staying for three. Now let's talk about the move: cold brew with a thick splash of half and half. I'm telling you that right there is the ticket. Smooth, rich, and it hits just right, especially on one of those perfect spring days where the sun finally shows its face in Portland. Simple put this place isn't just good coffee. It's the whole vibe. Highly recommend.