My favorite coffee shop / bar in Portland! It's the closest feeling I've had to Central Perk from friends - very electric and community focused. When going in the afternoon, I LOVE their strawberry fields matcha - hand whisked and so delicious. When going in the evening for cocktails, I love their espresso martini, seasonal cocktails, and usually go for "Bartender's Choice". My favorite third place in Portland. read more

Dear Sandy - Bar area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I like this spot - coffee shop and bar, it makes good use of the space with varied seating for reading, being on your laptop or catching up with some friends. I grabbed the espresso martini month special and the fruit and prosciutto plate which was great for sharing. I'd come back to sit and work on something when in the area. read more

Dear Sandy - Espresso martini month special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been here several times. I love the decor and overall vibe, the coffee and cocktails are great. The staff is lovely. And there are plenty of outlets and tables for remote working. I want to really love this place but there are a few things that kill it a little for me. Dear Sandy gets SO loud. People wise and music wise. To the point where I can't focus on work anymore, even with headphones in. Highly suggest they look into some sound proofing/absorbent materials. Musically--it's such a toss up of what you're going to get here. I came in one day and it was chill, older country music. Another day it was hip-hop so loud it was vibrating the bench I was on (during coffee hours). I would come here a lot more to work if the sound wasn't such an issue! p.s. please get some bagels on the menu! read more

Signage is suspect and the exterior looks pretty rough so it's easy to miss this place but once you step inside, no lie, the din and chaos of Sandy Blvd just sorta melts away. Very rustic big old house ambiance in that Portlandy way, laid back with warm tones and lots of mismatched vintage couches and tables that give off serious hipster coffee shop vibes, but the very cheery service from the bartender (excellent cocktails!) and steady undercurrent of group chatter make this spot far more welcoming than dour. Not sure if it's a coffee shop or a cocktail lounge -- the fully stocked bar is great, but almost doesn't fit the vibe -- or maybe just a gathering spot, which it very much felt like. Seating is ample, menu is rather compact and the old space is big and well lit so maybe stay awhile -- if you can find parking. read more

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I've been to Dear Sandy a handful of times, and while the space is cozy (lots of space to lounge around), very 70s retro themed, it still feels like it's missing a little something for me. That said, I keep thinking about the espresso martini. Hands down one of the best in Portland! Worth stopping in for that alone tbh. read more

Dear Sandy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's spots like these that help Portland keep its "Keep Portland Weird" charm alive! Fun, quirky, and serving outstanding beverages -- what more could you ask for? We stopped by for a quick pick-me-up, and that's exactly what we got. I ordered a coffee, while my husband, who originally planned to do the same, changed his mind after seeing the fun cocktail menu. Both drinks were great! We also tried a sandwich, which was just okay. Service was friendly, and the ambiance perfectly matched the quirky, whimsical vibe. read more

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I came here during the holidays. They had a cute holiday menu with specialty drinks. This place was packed on a weekday morning, which tells you how popular it is. The bartender was very busy, and this didn't get in the way of his service and patience while I made my selections. It is such a cute and cozy space, I highly recommend it for a nice coffee or cocktail with friends. read more

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I came here with a dear friend of mine for a late night work session and this was the perfect place to do so. It wasn't as quiet as I would have thought it to be, but it has a really cool 70s vibe as soon as you walk in that I really loved. The oat milk chai latte that I got was perfect and creamy and I love the low lighting that it has late at night. I felt like I was in a different era, especially with all the pictures in the bathroom and the ambience at the place. Overall, it's a great place to go to feel like you're getting away from the 2000s and step back in time into the 70s with a bunch of mocktails, lattes, and also alcoholic drinks to choose from. The attendants were gracious and they cleaned the tables throughout my time there, keeping everything clean and neat. read more

this spot is so cute, cozy, and spacious. it doubles as a coffee shop and cocktail bar. i always appreciate a versatile space. i tried the pie chai (masala chai, oat milk, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar reduction). this was so tasty, i loved the tang of the apple cider vinegar ! read more

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The place is cute! I hadn't been to the Sandy area in quite a while but it's gotten nicer with time. There isn't any parking, but you can find street neighborhood parking about a 3-5 minute walk away. I came in on an early morning weekday and it wasn't too busy. There's a single barista making the drinks who walks them over to your table. Service was kind and quick. Overall I enjoyed the environment and it was a nice space with a good amount of chairs and tables to meet up with friends for coffee. The menu is a bit limited for caffeine, and the matcha was okay tasting. read more

Dear Sandy - Matcha latte 16 oz almond milk no sweetener - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Okay what a cool place! No more complaining about lack of late night options, Portlanders, because Dear Sandy is open 8am-midnight and the whole menu can be ordered anytime: cocktails in the AM? breakfast sandwich at 10pm? an open tab for coffee?! I received excellent service during my recent visit for a midday coffee meeting. The bartender/barista was personable, available, and quick. The whole place gives off vintage 70s vibes with floral couches, funky lighting, and gallery walls. They've got wifi and space for small groups. They're located on Sandy Blvd at the very top of NE 28th. Parking isn't super great so I hope they're able to stay busy. It's becoming a cool little corner, with The Zipper and Hollywood Vintage across the way! read more

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Our favorite coffee spot in Portland! Quick service, yummy coffee and healthy options, and the coziest ambiance. read more

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Sweet space, old school couches. Fabulous retro decor. Obsessed with the smutty-papered bathrooms. The drinks are fantastic. Great staff. My only lament is that they don't have good vegan options. Get Catscratch or 22 pastry or some of the many excellent vegan pastry options in town. The current two options are not from a vegan bakehouse and aren't very good--they're dry/bland. And some vegan food beyond hummus would really help this place feel more welcoming. Love their craft nights and events. read more

Super cute vibe to this coffee/cocktail bar! Drinks are unique and yummy! Bartenders were really nice and provided good service. Parking is a bit difficult, it's all street parking but worth a short walk to visit. read more

Excellent, warm, friendly, professional service; delicious coffee; keep Portland weird 70s vibes. Played "Duell" -- a 70's board game located under a coffee table-- for a solid hour. Came home, napped, and am ready to return for cocktails. read more

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Hmmm...Headed over to Dear Sandy to hang and knit for awhile while others were still shopping in the neighborhood. The 1970s were definitely in the house, the couches, tables and lighting fixtures all reminded me of the Partridge Family years. We got a couple of flat whites, an iced matcha and lime drink and an oat and chocolate bar. Drinks were solid. Staff working behind the bar were all great. read more

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Good vibes all around, friendly staff, great variety of classic basics & fun unique offerings!

OK, first of all, they are slower than molasses... That is not enough reason to not give them five stars because everything else is perfect. The concert itself is unique, clever, and much needed. You can have coffee anytime of the day up until midnight. Being able to serve alcohol supports the coffee shop to stay open late. The service is excellent and professional. There is plenty of seating arrangement to satisfy every need. Parking can be tricky at times; since, it's Street parking. We found a new hangout place. Please don't go there we want to keep it to ourselves... read more

Dear Sandy - This is the coolest place that swings both ways a bar and a coffee shop... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Coming here out of town was a nice treat, because not only was the coffee really good, especially for the price, the staff felt very welcoming and chill when I arrived. It's a very aesthetically pleasing place to chill with friends and do some studying work. Made me wish I could come here more often, but since I'll be leaving town soon, I'll at least recommend this place to others here! read more

Dear Sandy - Decaf Vanilla Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Went to this place expressly because of a recommendation on Reddit. Really enjoyed it! Keep-Portland-Weird-ness is on full display (but it's kind of "curated", if you understand). The full bar with happy customers in the bright, cheery light of day is an interesting sight. Nice for people watching. We had ice tea, coffee and I had a muffin. Had to take off one star for the muffin, very dry, definitely a day-old type of situation...not fresh. read more

Dear Sandy - near the bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Five stars. What a vibe this place is. They do a mean espresso tonic here and the cocktails are excellent, too. The baristas/bartenders are delightful folks who are good at what they do and are so lovely. Highly recommend. read more

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dear sandy is such a cute coffee/cocktail bar! i love the concept, and decor is very well done. highly recommend checking it out!! we came for some mid morning drinks on a monday. service was relatively quick once we ordered, tho we did have to wait a bit to order since there was one bartender. people were sitting working, chatting, eating, etc. it is a very welcoming space where can enjoy yourself. the menu looks really great and has a good variety of drinks. we were happy with the simple iced tea and yummy late that we got. read more

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Got a latte to go. It was well crafted and delicious. Always appreciate a good presentation. Service was great. Nice cozy neighborhood vibe. Will go back for coffee or booze. read more

It's my first visit and...where did this gem sprout from?! It's a great space at the corner of Sandy & 28th, and the vibes are wonderful: coffee & cocktails. Friendly, efficient staff, good latte, wifi, plenty of seating, good A/C. Ambiance is 1990s Brooklyn (NY, not PDX) lounge renaissance (AIR on the airwaves) meets early aughts hipster fare, like the dear departed Northeast Kingdom in Bushwick (RIP). There's plenty of tragic recycled visual art of variable quality in questionable wooden frames adorning the grapefruit and turmeric painted walls and a shit-ton of natural light pouring in to supplement the hodgepodge of 70s lampshades and pizza parlor lights. Parked my ass on a couch that must be a Lounge Lizard refugee (harvest printed velour to complement the ancient olive green La-Z-Boy across the way). Will definitely be back; like Mikey, I really, really liked it! read more

One of my favorite coffee shops in Portland. There's always a comfy spot to sit and knit. The drinks are also DIVINE. If tasty drinks and great ambiance doesn't appeal to you, at the very least go here to see the bathroom decor. It's killer. read more

I was excited to try this place since I've been seeing it all over social media. Monday afternoon was pretty packed and hard to find seating. The drinks were good, but not great. read more

Dear Sandy has been an amazing add to our neighborhood. I've never seen a place so masterfully navigate being a coffee shop and a bar where you can work or hang with friends any time of day. It's a great remote work hub and I'd highly recommend stopping through for coffee or a cocktail next time you're around. read more

Dear Sandy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Favorite coffee shop ever! Run by the sweetest people, best vibe, and great food and drinks. Love love love loveee this place!

Great vibe. I feel like I'm in the kitchen/living room of That 70s Show. So comfy and vintage quirky. The coffee and drinks are great. Special chocolate in the mocha. Kick back in a couch with a date, play cards with some friends, or get boozy sipping the Two in the Bush rhubarb-featured cocktail. Just go. read more

This is what a cool, cozy coffee shop should be. Well decorated, amazing music, unique and flavorful drinks, and unpretentious. There's a real communal, local vibe that is the compete opposite of most sterile, modern and corporate feeling coffee shops. It's also awesome that they're open until midnight. More coffee shops should be open this late. It incentivizes that communal feel and makes you want to keep coming back. I'm knocking off one star for putting all the Virgin Mary pictures and candles in the bathroom. In my opinion, it's really disrespectful to peoples beliefs. And yes, I get the whole sacred vs profane thing they're going for with the other bathroom being covered in Playboys. Stick to the 70s vibe. The bathroom stuff is completely unnecessary. read more

I'll preface this review by saying the concept here is great! I love that I could finish my work day with a latte then switch to an adult bevy all in the same place- how appealing! We stopped by to check the place out this afternoon. It wasn't very busy, yet we weren't greeted or even acknowledged. That's fine, people are busy! We found a wet menu at the end of the bar and decided on a few drinks that were legible from the menu. We waited in line and when it was our turn to order, service was painfully slow. It appeared that the bartender was new or going through training, which I absolutely give grace to, but 15 minutes to make two drinks that are featured on your menu is a pretty significant amount of time. The real kicker here is that the bartender still did not say a word through this entire interaction. A friendly smile or slight acknowledgment goes a long way, especially when you're paying $15 for a drink with old garnishes. It's a cute place, and maybe they still have some kinks to work out. I'd stop by in the future as again, the concept is great- but they fell short in quite a few areas read more

Dear Sandy - "So Fresh and So Green Green" cocktail- albeit, that garnish isn't very fresh ‍ - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Such a cool new bar on Sandy Blvd! They have some great cocktails, and zero proof options, as well as some light bite options. Definitely a cool place to meet up with friends and hang out. The best part though honestly it's the bathrooms. Each bathroom is decorated differently and they are a true secret gem. Definitely check them out. read more

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Dear Sandy - Thank you for the sweetness that you gave me in the form of kind conversation from the staff and your thoughtfully made drinks and food for me to eat. I adore your cuteness and left feeling seen and cared for. Love, C read more

The cutest place! The vibes are strong here, great customer service, really tasty cocktails, simple but DELICIOUS food menu, super cute thrifted decor! Feels so warm and welcoming as soon as you walk in! There's a strong coffee program here also and honestly there's not a ton of places you can get a great latte at 11pm in Portland so I think that's so great! Definitely go check it out! read more

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GREAT vibe/ambiance--funky cozy seating, great decor, and plenty of nonalcoholic (N/A) options. The N/A cocktail I got had I think whipped egg white on top with amazing flavors and rivaled any alcoholic cocktail out there! Great place for a first date. read more

I was in town for a few days and killed some time here many nights, the vibe is fantastic and casual. And both the regular coffee and liquor options are great read more

Great service, drinks, and snacks! Came here for a craft night in collaboration with Scrap and the vibes were immaculate.

I'm sorry but if an establishment has got everything right but the staff is unfriendly or curt, customers won't feel safe to come back. Ambiance is cool and cozy. Super happy that a place nearby me is open late with coffee options. Haven't tried any food but my drink was delicious. Tip for the bartenders: customer service is vital to a new business. I won't be coming back here because I felt an unfriendly vibe. I get it if the two woman bartenders were just having a bad day but four? Very cute place to get work done or hang with friends, just not for me anymore. read more

Favorite spot for all things gathering! And A+++ Halloween decor. Perfect spot for workin, chillin or chatting.

I work down the street and this place is a VIBE! The coffee and cocktails pair perfectly with the decor and laid back ambiance of this place. The owner frequently bartends and is the kindest person I've ever met. Definitely check out the bathrooms! read more