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COTTA

4.5 (12 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Felipe E.

This place is straight up some ladies garage. But it has a really nice set up. Modern and artistic cups and other decorations. Kinda felt like it was mostly her friends that were there getting drinks and just chatting on the side. We didn't have to wait so long. We got the a vanilla latte and a chai latte. The vanilla latte was good and had some nice art on it. The chai was not good, they use a powder base. It's cool to visit or post about it but the drinks were lackluster.

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Rin K.

Cotta is a very cute coffee shop operating out of a residential garage. They only open during limited hours, so it's important to check the schedule before visiting. The barista is really friendly, and the coffee is great, with some fun seasonal specials. They also serve Nuvrei pastries. There's no seating when we went since the space is small, but it's a very charming experience.

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Binh T.

We got a couple coffee lattes and a matcha latte. Latte and matcha were pretty good. You can taste the coffee beans pretty good.. and the drinks were not overly sweet which definitely was a plus. Matcha was not on the stronger side but it's pretty good compared to other places I've tried. Customer service was great , the owner was very nice and friendly. The most important point - yes this coffee stand is in a garage , Pretty unique and cool. There were people in line ordering so drinks are good for people to stop by to visit and seems like returning customers too. I would definitely coming back to try a couple other flavors on their menu.

Hazelnut butter and vanilla bean latte
Farah A.

This is a really cute coffee spot located in someone's garage in a neighborhood. It felt very local to me, and a lot of people stop by during their walks. The space is very aesthetic, with two small tables and a cushioned sofa on the stairs for seating. They have a limited coffee menu, but the flavor twists are really interesting and everything tastes delicious. I tried the hazelnut butter latte, vanilla bean latte, and cappuccino, loved them all. Definitely recommend if you're in the area!

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Scott S.

Really enjoyed this place, went on a little urban hike to check it out on a nice day. They have some seats outside on the planting strip and stairs but definitely recommend on a nice day to enjoy what it has to offer. I had the Hazelnut Butter Latte which was nicely done and thought their prices were all reasonable. Donut and lemon handpie were also tasty. Staff was able to get orders out in a timely manner with a constant flow of people.

Wen Q.

Super cute coffee stand tucked away in over goose hollow. They have got good drinks including matcha (from matcha freak) and unique pastries. Limited seating so go check them out on a nice day and take a stroll with your coffee in the neighborhood.

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Melaney W.

what an ADORABLE small coffee shop in a ADORABLE neighborhood. they opened just at 8am and my friend and i got there at 8:15 and there was about 5 of us there already getting coffee and sitting in the white chairs outside. super reasonable prices, adorable shop, amazing special drinks, wonderful non/dairy selection & pastries! dog friendly too please go check out this adorable coffee shop when you're in Portland by Burnside!!

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I had the Hazelnut Butter Latte which was nicely done and thought their prices were all reasonable.

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MUSE Cheesecakes

MUSE Cheesecakes

5.0
(10 reviews)
2.3 mi

After drooling over their Instagram, I knew I had to go. To my dismay I arrived at something that…read moredidn't look like it was a cafe or even opened. I wasn't even sure I was at the right place, thought they were still transitioning from one location to another. Until someone who shared the kitchen popped out. I was told that I should order online and come by for pick up, and was strongly urged to do so because these cheesecakes were really good. When I saw that they were doing a contactless store front, I knew I had to go. This was my opportunity to try it. I texted the owner to ask if the flavor I had my eye on was available. I was halfway there before the owner responded that they had one slice of pandan cheesecake left. There are multiple forms of payment with a card reader, and various apps to pay with online which made this a breeze. The owner Kiana, even popped to introduce herself which I thought was so nice! The flavors here aren't your typical strawberry, chocolate, peanut butter cheesecakes, even though she does offer some variation of them. There's pandan, ube, lemongrass, ginger mango, passionfruit, matcha, guava, pineapple raspberry, and I heard she even cooks up something with the pickle brine from the other business that operates in that kitchen. I thought this would be one of those situations where the food won't look like the picture. The pictures are obviously styled, they look stunning. Nope! The food looked just like what was on Instagram. I am a long time lover of cheesecake, dare I say it's my favorite of the cakes. The condensed milk ube mirror glaze was a lot thicker than I thought it would be and held its form. It wasn't runny and goopy. Loved that it wasn't a sticky mess. The crust was very very thick, I've always wanted more crust on other cheesecakes. On the description, it says it's "jasmine scented almond shortbread cookie crust" slightly saltier than most crusts I've had, but still very enjoyable. I've only had the traditional graham cracker crust and I'm afraid this almond shortbread crust has ruined all other cheesecake crusts for me. I have been disappointed at a lot of places using pandan, because the flavor just wasn't there, not Muse cheesecakes though. Pandan was present indeed. I would have loved if it was a little stronger, but I think that would have overpowered the cheesecake. Each component of the cheesecake are so different and complex on its own. They come together in delicious harmony to make this beautiful slice. I grew up with a lot of Vietnamese food and pandan has a very special place in my stomach.. heart! I've never seen jasmine used outside of tea and condensed milk outside of Vietnamese iced coffee. Kiana definitely has a way with these ingredients and she's a cheesecake goddess! I really can't wait to try the calamansi, Ube, and whatever else is getting cooked up in this delicious kitchen.

Muse cheesecakes make my heart sing and gets me doing a happy dance. I first heard of Muse…read morecheesecakes through instagram. She offers durian cheesecake. Whaaaat? Yep, you heard me right. Durian cheesecake!!!! I am Vietnamese-Cambodian and durian is my jam. I love its pungent goodness in all forms -- pure and un-doctored straight from the prickly shell, ice cream, smoothie, topping on mashed avocado dessert and now.. CHEESECAKE! ohhh my goodness. My heart. I have returned so many times and buying extra slices (possibly buying out her supply for the week...) to share with my family and friends, who have all raved about the cheesecake from here. Durian isn't her only flavor though. She has so many creative flavors and I've noticed she's had comfort flavors from different cultures. To top it off, the owner, Kiana, is a wonderful lady. She is a one woman team and is kicking butt at her game from what I've gathered in the short time I've known her. She could be dead tired, but always has a smile on her face. I almost forgot to rave about her TARO BURGER on a vegan bun. I don't know how frequently she makes them, but if you see it being offered, do yourself a favor and get it. The portion is quite large so be prepared for leftovers. Unfortunately for me, my carnivorous sister gobbled the other portion of my burger right up and didn't even miss her meat. It comes with a vegan mac salad on the side. I am not one to enjoy mac salads usually, I think it's due to the mayo (not a mayo fan), but I actually liked this version. I forgot to take a picture of the burger before it all got inhaled. Sad face.

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Hawthorne Asylum

Hawthorne Asylum

4.5
(203 reviews)
2.1 mi
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A visit to Portland is not complete without a visit to some food carts! This was our first time to…read morethis spot in particular and I loved how many options there were, with the large community tables in the center! They had the World Cup game playing too so this was the perfect spot to hang out. They also had bathrooms which is a bonus! There was a good variety of different types of food, so it was nice that we could all pick different things. Big fan of the vareniki from Pelmeni Pelmeni in the middle section! I appreciated that the vendors used beepers too so you could still wander off and order other things while you wait.

I was visiting Portland for the first time, and my friend took me here. It was the end of the…read morenight, right before they closed at 10. And it was slightly raining. We didn't think we would make it in, but I had hoped so because I HAD to see "the best food truck park." So glad we made it. I ended up getting a delicious burger slider, but while we waited, we saw Hawthorne Asylum still open and decided to get a drink. We walked in and the decor was sooooo cool. The old plane parts. The lighting. The seating. I absolutely love it. We walked up to the bar and were greeted by a friendly bartender. I asked her for a couple recs between ciders so I got the drier one. They had heaters outside to sit and have our drinks and food. I'm just sad I couldn't spend longer there. Excited to go back!

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Cheese & Crack Snack Shop

4.6
(761 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Very good soft serve. I was happy…read more Nice luxurious, creamy taste and texture. Chocolate ganache had a nice intensity to it, sorta dark, a little salty. Perhaps could have used a bit more of it. And for $4, great deal. Sandwich was pretty good but not something I'd go out of my way for. The brie was mild. Marionberry jam was ok. Nice mix of sweet and tart. Decent bread.

I went to this place two days in a row to try more sundaes has a bit of a line but it goes pretty…read morequickly. The cheese and crack sundae has toasted marshmallow, chocolate, and cinnamon cracker crumbs. Omg the cinnamon crumbs are so good, that with the ice cream was really yummy (I'm a simple girl what can I say). The chocolate hardened into a chocolate shell and it was kind of only on the bottom of the cup so that was a little disappointing. The toasted marshmallow didn't add much, but maybe I'm biased bc I don't rlly care for toasted marshmallow ‍ Overall, the entire sundae is mainly a ton of vanilla ice cream. It's a big portion that I shared with someone else. Second time I went, I got the banana pudding sundae which was soooo good. I shared this with my friend and it was plenty. They give a good amount of banana pudding and you can tell it's quality. I saw bananas, the bread/wafer part, and it pairs nicely with the ice cream. Prob my favorite thing from this place. My other friend got the pbo which was also good. They layer oreo and peanut butter pudding so you get it all throughout the sundae which is nice. She also got an everything cookie which has literally everything in it. It was texturally interesting and not too sweet! Overall, good flavors and quality ice cream. The portions are a bit big and I wish they had half or even quarter sizes since these came in huge cups. At a certain point, the vanilla ice cream becomes flavorless bc there's so much of it but the sundaes were still pretty good!

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Lauretta Jean's

Lauretta Jean's

4.3
(815 reviews)
3.4 mi
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The best bakery in the world. I would love to live here, I wouldn't even mind if an evil witch made…read moremy brother and I live in a house made of Lauretta Jean's desserts, even if it was only to fatten us up and spell our eventual demise. Their Victoria pie is my happy place, blueberry flavor. It would likely be my last words, "Blueberry Victoria Pie... Lauretta Jean's..." RIP with Victoria Pie on my tongue. If that isn't heaven what is? Oh yeah don't have single pic to share as I have inhaled both individual slices and whole pies when I have received them. I cannot imagine anyone who has the self control to wait on their dessert long enough to snap a pic. If you do props to you for your impulse control. I think my neural wiring snaps and I devour it in a single breath, not unlike my Australian Shepherd's behavior when he sees any morsel... Family diner kind of ambiance albeit I have only taken pieces or wholes to go. If anyone has been to NYC Two Little Red Hens, similar vibe and similar level of deliciousness, long lines, and quality desserts.

The crust isn't my favorite here. It's really hard and stiff…read more - raspberry rhubarb: so excited to see another place serve this combination. Extremely sad that this pie slice was so very bland. - strawberry shortcake: loved all the whipped cream. The pie crust was kind of weird with it. - chocolate peanut butter: not bad. Very rich. - smores: my favorite! I love the toasted marshmallow topping. The service was super friendly! The packaging was weird... just chocolate sticky smears all over the outside of the box... and not even a bag to at least stop from getting your car sticky from the mess.

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Sweet and Salty PDX

Sweet and Salty PDX

4.5
(20 reviews)
2.0 mi

So I've been going to sweet and salty for about a year now and absolutely nothing has changed. I…read morethink that's the best review I can give. They definitely have new and inspiring ideas but the quality and the flavors haven't changed a bit. Elbe (the co-owner) is also the Mastermind / Chef and comes up with crazy ass recipes that just smack. I could talk all day about their sweets but the absolute bomb for me is their chicken salad. The chicken salad sandwich at sweet and salty is -hands down- the best chicken salad sandwich in Portland period!!! It's got big chunks of chicken and a little sweet from some cranberry, some crunch with celery and Walnut and then some peppery spice that smacks you a little bit, but not too much. They keep it real simple and have a great white bread they put it on and, frankly, I can't get enough. I usually get one once a week or so depending and it never gets old. So one year and going strong. Definitely check them out!!!

Absolutely loved these cookies. I got 5 different kinds. All I know is that these cookies are worth…read more my money. The lady there was amazing. She seen how overwhelmed (in a good way) I was getting cause everything looked so good. She was very helpful, the place felt welcoming, and she made me feel deserving (which I already know I deserve everything) but it showed she had good character which is far more important for me. Highly recommend overall.

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