I had some work deliverables that needed to be done RIGHT NOW so instead of trying to get back to PDX, I decided to find a coffee shop to park it in and Compass delivered! It is a cool space downtown with great light and vibes. The servers were super nice and helpful, and made a helluva chai! The thickkkkk ass bread for the avocado toast was perfection! Will most definitely return when I'm in Vancouver next. read more

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I've always wondered why Compass had long lines. It was a quiet Sunday morning and we were close, so we swung in. We got our order in fast and the coffee was ready in a few minutes. Our lattes tasted like pure happiness. Smooth and flavorful! The temp was perfect for drinking. We sat inside and enjoyed every sip. It was a great coffee experience! We are looking forward to coming back soon! Great service, great coffee! read more

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My favorite thing to order here is their cold brew with cold foam. It's smooth, flavorful, and never bitter. They get the balance right every time. I also have to call out their chocolate chip cookie. It's perfectly crisp, rich, and easily a great choice alongside coffee. Perfect combo if you want something sweet with your drink. Compass Coffee is a great place to grab a drink, get some work done, or just relax for a bit. Definitely worth stopping in if you're in the area. read more

I used to love going to compass when they first opened and would tell everyone to go there, but in the past few years it has become a place to avoid and not recommend. Their service has become horrible to everyone but their "friends ". Being very rude and arrogant, and making you feel like you are bothering them just to order your beverage. It is extremely unwelcoming. You will be lucky to get your drink within 15 minutes, as they pick and choose who's drink they want to make next... their friends will get their drinks before you even if they ordered after you. The Coffee taste burnt, and no choices on a dark bean or light ( they used to have options when first opened) and the menu items are highly overpriced making it an unaffordable option for anyone on a budget. Sadly I have been hearing the same complaint from many people and there doesn't seem to be any changes... just more attitude. read more

Very busy place! They handled the long line with charm and it moved easy. All drinks I saw with customers looked well made and delicious. Basket case was full of items I wanted one of each of. Ordered back iced tea and the Avocado Toast Plus. Best avocado toast I have had! Seriously want to eat that every day! Lots of seating inside and out. Room to use laptop or sit with a friend and talk. read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Avocado Toast Plus (without siracha) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Coffee shop with the cutest aesthetics! Just adorable! The service was quick and they were super friendly! I ordered an iced matcha latte sweetened with vanilla as it normally comes unsweetened. I also got a pistachio croissant which I had warmed. It was giant but yummy and not overly sweet which I appreciated. They were quite busy and there was a lot of people working on their laptops here. Quite a popular spot but I see why. Cute vibes, good service, yummy pastries and good drinks! read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Matcha Latte and Pistachio Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Looking for great coffee in Vancouver, WA? Check out Compass Coffee in Downtown Vancouver! They've got it all -- delicious coffee, plenty of seating, friendly staff, and convenient street parking. Highly recommend stopping by and enjoying the vibe. Thank me later read more

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Quaint coffee shop. Decor with plants. Lots of bar seating, a few tables and a long communal table in the middle of the coffeeshop. Street parking paid until 6pm They offer the traditional coffees from a Coffee Roaster. We only ordered two cortados. They have milk options for plant based. Good coffee quality. read more

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Exceptionally excellent customer service - polite, patient and helpful. Very clean and attractive environment with ample seating and work space. Food was lovely and drinks were great! read more

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This place is already heavily reviewed and it's pretty positive. It's not a bad spot at all. It's inside a very old building and has that mid entry building smell. I am surprised that the coffee smell didn't overcome it. It must be very powerful. They were sold out of all the bakery goods which doesn't surprise me since the line was never shorter that 5 people waiting. The space is cramped for the amount of foot traffic they have. This brings us finally to the coffee. It is good. Not the finest cup I have ever had but far from the worst. The 7.50 for an oat milk latte seemed a little steep. It's at the top end of the price range for the quality and atmosphere provided. I think they could really use a second coffee machine. There's only one guy who is making coffee nonstop with 4 others behind the counter. Over all. I would have this again. But I wouldn't want to wait in the line read more

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Compass coffee is an aesthetic and cozy coffee shop. There always seems to be a bit of a line no matter when you go. The turmeric latte was a good balance of spicy and sweet, but did have an above average amount of ice in it. I also enjoyed their iced matcha with vanilla, which was on the sweeter side. read more

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I have been here a few times. The coffee is just ok, but very over priced. The wait time for your order is ridiculous even if they are empty. read more

I passed by this place multiple times and noticed that it was always packed no matter the time of day. I never got to go in until recently to do a study session. To be honest nothing about this place was very unique, whether it was the coffee or menu. The space is small, but effectively used with its woody and earthy interior. There's some outside seating which I actually really love; on a beautiful summer morning that would be the ideal place to sit and chat with others. On the day I went, it was quite loud, which I expected given the popularity of this cafe. I see this cafe is kind of a nice local spot that a lot of people know of, but nothing about it was particularly memorable for me. Service was great! read more

I'm disappointed to say that the quality has significantly decreased. They are often out of pastries, beverages, and the coffee has been inconsistent. Service was once fast and friendly but now it seems slow, unprofessional, and aloof. The barista was sniffing shots with his nose practically touching the espresso then poured it into empty cups, letting it sit (get bitter) while prepping milk for 3 other beverages. One of the two baristas dumped water for my pour over before walking off to have a conversation with friends even though there was still a line of customers. By the time I received my coffee it was lukewarm and bitter. I definitely didn't leave feeling that they enjoyed making coffee or people for that matter. Lastly, the owners should clearly mark the floor or hang an "order here" sign because several customers were waiting only to be told that they were in the wrong area. Overall, it was just a super disappointing visit. read more

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Beautiful warm cozy coffee shop vibe. Pretty spacious with tables and booth settings. Good matcha and cappuccino. Service is good. Beautiful latte art~ read more

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Coffee is good, doesn't disappoint. Stuff was super friendly and shop is clean. Bakery is mid, almond croissant was dry and original croissant wasn't good. I would recommend the coffee but not the bakery. read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Coffee is Great. Service was dry and very transactional. Ambience was great for meeting people.

Cute little coffee shop with a great vibe. My drink was tasty and the service was great. Inside was a bit crowded but there was also an outdoor seating option for those willing to brave the cold this time of year. read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Macha latte with almond milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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The oat milk mocha had an odd grainy texture and it tasted a bit like the oat milk had gone bad. The coffee was super bitter, although I do like my coffee a little on the potent side, this was over doing it. It was overall overpriced and not the best coffee. It does get loud and busy so it's not the best for doing work or catching up with friends. read more

If you care about the quality of your coffee this is the place to go in Vancouver! I've been here a few times and every single time the coffee is so amazing! The baristas are super helpful and very sweet as well. My favorite shop in town. read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Salted caramel latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

We stopped here on our way out of town and it was okay. The coffee wasn't spectacular. The wait was quite long. My sister got a breakfast burrito and she really liked it. I got my kids a couple muffins and chocolate milk. The muffins were vegan and gluten free... they were awful. I eat gluten and am not a vegan, so maybe if I was they would have tasted fine. The inside was inviting and they had a nice outdoor area. We probably won't make an effort to go back. read more

Some of the best coffee in Vancouver! I've bought beans for my coffee snob son-in-law and myself, as well as enjoyed a cup and a pastry in house. They are always busy but the wait isn't too long normally. I'm a creamy girl so I like to order breves. Theirs is very good. I ordered a buttery sticky bun that they warmed up for me. Friendly baristas too! read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Sticky bun and breve - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Went into get some coffee, and my husband asked to use the bathroom, the way the kid working replied to him about being a paid customer was extremely rude, and then after standing there waiting to order with no help I asked him where do we order and he rudely told me down where the computer was. Made me feel like I should have just know. When I didn't clearly see the computer from where I was standing, I just felt an attitude from him that was unnecessary. We ended up leaving because of how we were treated, and I waited to use the restroom at the next place where we bought coffee, 8 months pregnant and all... read more

Honestly the coffee was not very good. But the spot is so cute, with lots of light and seating. The service was okay, nothing stand out. The baristas were not super chatty, but there to get their job done. It was busy so that's fair. I wish there were more fun latte flavors. The latte itself was pretty bitter. I wish the milk was creamier. It was $6.75 but not worth that. Maybe I'm just too much of a coffee snob? read more

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Stopped in with friends earlier tonight because this was the only coffee place open past 3pm. It was busy and full of people. Staff was not friendly and didn't acknowledge us. Our hot coffees we received were not even hot. They were barely even warm. Super underwhelmed and not impressed at all. Didn't even taste that great. Definitely could work on their customer service skills. Will not be turning. read more

Chai. Try the chai. Hands down a delicious spot. Made in house, prepared along with their in house chai syrup with small cayenne kick. Try it read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Mid menu, awful chai, snotty baristas. 0/5. I would not recommend, literally a waste of money and experience.

2nd review of this cute place because I can't tell you how much I enjoy it. Ryan- you're the best and you exceed my drink expectations every time. I'm new to the matcha world but he killed it. I came around 6pm and it was busy with pleased customers, you can tell it's a local favorite. read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Oat milk matcha latte with honey & vanilla - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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The coffee wasn't my favorite, but the sitting area is pretty. It can get pretty busy, which can make it difficult to get around, just to keep in mind! The baristas weren't very kind to us, unfortunately. read more

Came here for a cup of coffee based on great reviews. I had an americano and hubby had a latte. My Americano was lukewarm and the taste was just horrible. One of the worst coffees I've ever tried. Tasted burnt and sour. Hubby's latte was just alright. Atmosphere wasn't my cup of tea. Service was pretty slow. read more

I'm a decaf girlie and I got the one of the best decaf americanos here. Vibe is chill, service was friendly.

Monkey bread muffin and ocean bun was delicious warmed up. Coffee was pretty good too. Great customer care and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Wonderful pastries! Ocean bun and monkey bread. Great seating inside and outside. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

The best coffee in Vancouver downtown and the help are the best. Have a cup weekly. It's so good

Amazing little coffee spot. We ordered their dirty chai and vanilla latte. Lots of different milk options (alternative milks) and huge espresso and tea menu. Seating is limited on a Saturday but lots of light and some wall plug in options for studying read more

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Good coffee, near my office. Friendly service! Consistent service. Not many places too choose from downtown V

When my family and I were in town visiting relatives, my mission was to checkout coffee shops in the area. Compass was close to our airbnb and was recommended by our host and brother-in-law. Their recommendation was spot on. I base my judgement off my favorite specialty drink...the vanilla latte. When made properly, there's a balance of espresso and vanilla syrup. When it's not, either the espresso is overpowering or there's little to no espresso and syrup (I don't like to drink warm milk). It's safe to say the drink was to my liking (thank you baristas). Service was pretty good. Both times my husband and I visited it was busy. It was standing room only when we walked in. The line moved fairly quickly (knowing why I wanted helped a lot and we didn't have time to sit take in the scenery) though. read more

Everything was amazing here! The inside was beautifully decorated for the holidays. They had a nice seasonal selection of food and drinks. I had the Van Peppermint mocha which had a toasted marshmallow on top. I usually don't like peppermint mochas as they're overly sweet but this was perfect. I got the pumpkin spice muffin and that was yummy. Everything was quick to come out even with how busy it was. read more

Compass Coffee Downtown - Pumpkin spice and everything nice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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I've seen a lot of good reviews of this place so decided to try it. it's a cute coffee shop on the corner and the inside is decorated nicely.. the coffee shop was crowded The Cappuccinos were good but sloppy. For a coffee place in a place as close to Portland you just hold them to a higher standard. In terms of customer service: nothing to rave about.. the employees were talking amongst themselves and we waited for them to come and ask us if we were ready to order.. Overall: I'd give another coffee shop in town a go next time I'm out for my morning cap read more

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My favorite coffee shop in the area. Baristas are great & coffee is amazing. They also have a great variety of foods to choose from. You won't regret coming to Compass!! read more

Solid coffee. Decent atmosphere. Friendly baristas. Price is wild. The most expensive coffee shop I've been to. I mean...Blue Bottle? Intelligentsia? Stumptown? Heart? You name it. I ordered a 12oz iced mocha w/Oat milk. $8.50. read more