Cool, vibe and atmosphere. Love DJ booth, eclectic interior and fun drink ware. Dog friendly and people friendly. Great place all around. We love their chai lattes (tanglewood) . The maple bolo was a bit sweet for us but that's a preference thing. Give them a try, also try Poa, and jinju just down the road for an epic breakfast extravaganza. read more

I haven't tried much here but that the one thing I get is worth coming back every time. The Salty Russian is the best thing and addicting. Iced beverage with coffee soda, frothed milk of choice and Jacobsen coffee salt sprinkled on top. It'll set you back $6-8 but with it. read more

Coffee is fine. The tall girl with bleached eyebrows was super rude and should not be working with customers I will not be back because of her. read more

This place is really good! I've been wanting to try it for a while, and got lunch here with a friend. The coffee was great, service was quick, and the food was really good. I got the cold noodles, definitely recommend. Although I hear the rice bowl is pretty awesome too, so ill have to try that next time. Note: as a dog owner, I feel I should provide information. There is outdoor seating if you want to bring your dog, but they are not allowed inside. read more

Either/Or - Shandong noodle bowl with pork belly - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

One of my favorite spots for coffee in N. Portland. Either/Or's second location has been a lovely addition to Williams, bringing with them their multi-roaster greatness and bar/coffee shop mixture from Sellwood. Their original location used to be a bit of a lowkey gem, and I was one of those who would make the journey for a great cup of coffee in a cozy setting or for an exquisite coffee mocktail. The new space has incorporated all that and more by having an actual bar, along with a decent food menu. Though I don't come here for the food, this is a great place to grab a solid espresso or creative coffee drink and relax. read more

Either/Or - Cold brew + Cola - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Yep. I love it. A whole hell of a lot. Honestly, this kinda surprised me, as I wasn't a fan of the Sellwood location, but this N Williams outpost just kills it. I'm a vibes guy, so the first thing I noticed about EITHER/Or was the gorgeous interior. The counter/bar is a reclaimed-wood masterpiece, rustic but stylish AF, paired with some seriously lux navy blue "leather" bar stools. That color is matched in the curved banquette in the back, plus on a couple of the walls. I love the lighting, both natural and their choice of lamps. The music is always on point, and they've got a couple of turntables, which is always fun. Come for 4pm hip-hop hour, which they created especially to troll some cranky customer who gets what he deserves. I've only experienced this spot as a coffee shop, but I want to come back for evening drinks soon. Would be a good date spot. And of course, there's the coffee. I just had one of their coffee sodas, and it was outstanding. My latte from a couple of weeks back was pretty great, and if I recall correctly they use some sort of made-in-house nut milk blend. Their roaster lineup is always changing, which I think is a pretty nice touch. I've only eaten here once. I had the pork belly bowl from their AM menu. I wasn't particularly impressed, as it seemed to be 95% rice, which in turn was a bit undercooked. But the menu looks like it has plenty of other good options, and I look forward to trying more. Really, this is a lovely shop. North Williams just keeps getting better, and EITHER/Or is continuing the trend. read more

Pros: Favorite coffee shop, new location Baristas I trust moved over to this location Shop I trust most with my espresso Cons: Beans available for sale (roasted by other shops) were 1.5 weeks old Recs: Flights read more

Either/Or - Flight - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Talk about a dream team staff! Erica,Matt Jon & the new guy - Benji! Cocktails are consistent and measured not to mention creative and upscale! Love this place and the food so much we visit at least once a week! I prefer the pork belly tocos (a new fusion menu item). The ambiance is so clever with green paint,raw reclaimed wood with vintage gold to accent. I love that they have garage doors and a DJ, makes me feel cool. This neighborhood bar is delicious-well thought out and friendly. read more

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The coffee was yummy and the breakfast tacos were just ok. Yummy tortillas but the topics were sparse. The three tacos were tiny and left me still hungry after my breakfast read more

Bad service, bad food. Waited 45 minutes for a breakfast sandwich. People clearly came in after me and were out before me. Will not return.

I ordered the breakfast sandwich to go with a cold brew. Food was good and quick. Staff was friendly, that mixed with the atmosphere provides for a laid back vibe even on a busy morning. Came again for lunch and had the California burrito it was great and super filling even without any meat. Will definitely return when I am in town again. read more

Checked this new place out for coffee/brunch last weekend, about a week after they opened. I want them to do well but feel they're still working out a few kinks. I like what they've done with the seating, though the remodeled space is a bit dark, despite southern facing windows that open all the way. The chintzy gold decor accents remind me of what the inside of a Trump hotel might look like. As my wife ordered part of her meal, the guy turned around and started doing something on the counter behind him, before coming back to let her finish and take mine. She ordered their chai, and really liked it - nice and gingery and not too sweet. Being new to the place and since they gave us a number, we thought they'd deliver our drinks/food. The guy (one of 6 people behind the counter working that day) came all the way out from behind the counter to tell us that her chai was ready and waiting for her at the counter. Why the hell he didn't just bring it out to us on his way is beyond me (we had left a tip). The coffee was solid as I'd expect from Heart Roasters. As for the food, we both got the Chinese Sausage bowl. The sausage was really tasty, and a bit different for my mornings. Unfortunately most of the rest of the bowl was just white rice. There was a little pickled radish and bok choy, but it ended quick and I was left with a third of a bowl of plain white rice. Bit of a bummer and think they should balance that out better. It appears that they're wanting to curate everything nicely, and I admire that. I just think they need to work out a few things on the way with this new spot. I look forward to coming back for more of the menu and updating this review. read more

The new outpost for Either/Or features all of your favorite beverage concoctions from their original Sellwood location as well as good and bar. The signature drinks from Tanglewood are all here as well as some delicious food bowls with more to come. The Chinese sausage bowl brought pure comfort and paired nicely with the creamy Tumeric Thai Iced Tea. Lots of clever innovation in classic coffee drinks in a beautiful, open space read more

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Ordered delivery and the sandwich bread was doughy and undercooked. The sandwich had a burnt vegan sausage when I had asked for bacon. The drink looked nothing like the picture and tasted nothing like description. Worst breakfast in a long time. read more

My lanta...go here if you're craving a rice bowl. They have different options- tofu, pork belly and other meats. The have great cocktails. I had the Phreadra. It came in a gimlet. Not too fruity not too alcohol-y. They played a playlist from the Otis Redding era. Simply wonderful. read more

Either/Or - Pork belly rice bowl + avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I live in the neighborhood so I am spoiled with all the offerings and I have walked by so many times enchanted by the music when the space is opened up in the summer and people are spilling out looking and being very Portland. Finally I made it in with a pal after a yoga class. Did not disappoint. They were playing great music mid-morning on a Monday, the place was filled but not packed (we found a seat) and Ether/Or had the right energy to engage in conversation without worrying to be overheard (if that makes sense). The decor is AWESOME with plenty of seating options and set ups. Staff was solid and authentic. The person at the counter took our orders and they came out quickly. I only had an americano which was very good, perched up at the bar and had great conversation with my pal. I noticed some yummy food items being consumed as well as alcoholic drinks. There will be a return visit for sure. read more

This place is decorated in a very eclectic, retro 50s meets industrial. The baristas there were super considerate and knew what they were doing. The vegan blast sandwich was so good! Their standard espresso has some fruity notes and I loved it as an americano. Queer friendly/vegan/vegetarian friendly. Thanks for the great experience! read more

I loved this spot. I used to go at least once everyday with my partner and we'd always tip. Now I'm a broke student, it's still frequent but not everyday (the coffee trips, not the tipping :D). This morning I ordered 2 simple drinks when another customer walked in behind me. The barista took their order then started making the drinks. I was anxious to catch my bus and a little annoyed the barista and other customer were flirting (or just being really talkative). I couldn't believe that the barista had put my order aside and made the other customer's drink first (it wasn't a quick one, either. It took much longer than my americano would have taken). I find this out after I was waiting for my drinks for about ten minutes. I told the barista it felt like I was being discriminated against. They said that it was because one of my drinks was decaf and it takes longer to make... I then ask if that's normal for them to do (to hold off on making "complicated" drinks.) and she said no it's not normal. I guess I am special. I'd understand if the other customer ordered a black coffee or something non-espresso but that wasn't the case. I'm pretty bummed because I live right next door and it's convenient but I think I'll just go to one of the other nice coffee shops in the area next time. **edit: I realize that I may have been a little harsh with the one star. I really liked the joint and I don't think one bad experience substantiates a one star review. I'm leaving it up because I still think it wasn't cool. read more

Stopped by on a Monday, noon-ish, about half a dozen customers, 4 employees. I guess they need more employees. Service was poor, very. Sat at the bar for 15 minutes, 0 service. Come on folks it's not that hard. Shame, such a good location. read more

This is my 6th Coffee shop during my Portland visit. I have an Internet business, and I have been in/worked most mornings in coffee shops all over the world .I wanted to like this place. But the pricing and the quality of the food waaaay off. .First, the good. The employees were very friendly and it's a pretty spot. kind of unique decor. The coffee had a nice rich taste. But I spent $18 for a breakfast sandwich, black coffee, one refill, tax, tip. Sandwich, I literally had to take one bun off of just so I could taste that egg cheese and bacon toppings. So scarce. I thought a dollar refi7ll was fine for dining in black drip but the size of the mug was tiny. It just feels like price gouging almost. All of the other shops I've been to in Portland so far have been good, but this would not be a return visit for me. Asked for my refill, and they made me come to register even though it was a portable metal pitcher, and I was sitting at counter.see pic) Wow read more

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This is a great place to enjoy specialty coffee and get some work done. There's a moderate amount of seating. I come in the earlier part of the day and have a latte with their rice bowl (with the Chinese sausage and kimchi). Street parking is a bit limited, but we could all live better with extra steps in our day. read more

Either/Or - Latte w/oat milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Either/Or has GREAT coffee, specialty drinks and people. My wife and I have high expectations for specialty coffee places and Either/Or definitely surpassed those expectations :) Love that they're just a few blocks from my apartment -- I'll be coming here often! read more

This place is really laid back but also classy. Bartender was friendly but also gave us space. Tons of vegan options on the menu. Interesting and quirky coffee options. I'll be returning. Thanks! read more

Quiet environment for conversation, decent food, delicious drinks, plus hot/friendly bartender (Jamar? I was a little tipsy when he told me his name). What more could you ask for? Portland lacks many nice, relaxed, low-key bars to visit that an actual conversation can be carried on. This is the only one I have found. Plus, bringing back old-school hospitality and abandoning the too-cool hipster attitude at the bar. Thank the universe for small miracles! read more

Nice coffee shop, decided to check this place out because of Elliot Smith's song title. Unfortunately the barista didn't know if they were named after that song or not. Interesting vibe, alcohol and coffee selections. I got the beverage flight and my cousin got a rose bourbon with a kimchi chaser, definitely interesting chaser! read more

Either/Or - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Just when you think PDX could do without another coffee shop, there's a new (or not so new as they have a locale in the SE) player in town. Either/or plays itself as more of a coffee shop/bar and the dark bar like decor speaks to that. More notably is their unique (or perhaps unique for PDX but ubiquitous elsewhere?) take on the coffee cocktail. Here a cold brew is reimagined as a old fashioned. It ain't cheap, but I like it. Music is loud and although there were plenty of people "working", I found the space more amenable to chatting. I appreciate that they have small dessert bites (think $1 Mexican cookies) so that I don't have to blow a bunch on a giant cookie I'll never finish. It's a pricey splurge, but a welcome replacement on Williams.. read more

Everything is so well done here.... the decor is stunning and inspiring, coffee delicious, food unique and super yummy, chai tea is the tops. I posted up for 5 hours here this morning, my only regret is not rolling into happy hour to try the cocktails! read more

Either/Or - The aesthetics here are on point!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Perfect place to grab a quick coffee. The coffee soda is delicious! Indoor seating isn't available at the moment, but they have outdoor seating along the side of the road. You'll find a cute community sitting at their outdoor seating with folks reading, working or catching up with friends! read more

Awesome ambience so four stars. And I keep trying to like it. Cream curdles in your coffee, and while the dishes sound interesting and I like the idea of them especially at a coffee shop, the ingredients and technique are below average for Portland. read more

I had just landed in Portland and was headed to a meeting in the Sellwood area. The plane had been packed and 75 percent of the passengers had not been wearing masks. I'd been wearing two. When I got out of my truck to grab two coffees at Either/Or I'd taken only my wallet. On entering, I was asked if I had a mask. They then offered me one and as I was fumbling to put it on and order, the barista barked that I had to put my mask in in order to order. My sense was that this bossy lady thought herself the paragon of liberalism. Of course her lack of service and respect clearly showed she was any but. Kindness wins. Either/ Or wasn't. read more

The aesthetics is cute, but service and food is not well. I ordered the nachos, which were to be fair, and the making of a child. I expected an actual plate of nachos, but received a kids culinary experiment. Nachos are super simple, I expected something I'd actually enjoy. $3 for avocado, but got MAYBE a 1/4 of a small avocado. It was just overall disappointing. read more

Either/Or - The saddest nachos ever. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The bar was just ok. I had the bittersweet and it had a weird taste to it. Our friends tried the coke brew, it was really strong coffee so it wasn't anything impressive. Neither good nor bad just average. read more

Either/Or - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

EITHER/Or is a wonderful coffee/bar/restaurant addition to the N. Williams neighborhood. The layout, decor, lighting, and overall aesthetic of the place is gorgeous too. Thanks to Yelp, I found this spot after craving some chai tea and a place to do some work after hours. I ordered the Chai Flight from here along with a size of mushroom and pork wontons during Happy Hour, which is 3-7 pm daily (yay!) The flight was around $9 and the wontons were a great deal at $5 for 6 pieces. The Chai Flight came with three different cups: A regular chai tea, a turmeric Thai tea, and their seasonal offering, which is currently a hot buttered yam chai tea. I ordered it with regular whole milk the first time and with oat milk the second time I came. Both times were delicious - and I especially liked the buttered yam chai tea with the oat milk - but it's really hard to beat the richness and creaminess of whole milk, so I'd suggest getting it with that if you're willing to splurge on calories. The regular chai was good but similar to others I've had. The other two drinks, however, were very unique. I don't normally like turmeric, but I actually enjoyed the gingery aromatic it gave to the turmeric Thai Tea and it wasn't too bitter. My favorite of the flight would have to be the hot buttered yam chai tea. Sweet, but not overly sweet, and finished with seasoning salt to compliment the yam taste. I've never had anything like it and I'm hooked! I wish they offered it year round. The pork and mushroom wontons were so good. Everything was executed perfectly. The pork was juicy, the mushrooms were seasoned well and diced nicely, and the wonton wrapper was boiled well and kept all the filling in. The wontons came in chili oil and a touch of soy sauce, and really brought this dish over the top. I'll probably ask for some of it on the side too next time I come, as the chili spice really added some depth to the pork flavor and the umami flavor of the soy sauce really added to starchy wontons wrappers. The only downside about this place is that I can never get the wifi to work here. Perhaps I'm just the least tech-savvy millennial ever, but I tried connecting on my work laptop (which sometimes has issues) and my phone (which never has issues) and neither would work. I've seen others on their laptop here, so maybe I'm just the least tech-savvy millennial ever, but not having wifi at a coffee shop is an issue. However, I did notice someone signing into their Xfinity to use the wifi, so maybe it's not just me. Either way, once I'm able to get on the wifi here, I'll bump EITHER/Or to 5 stars! read more

Blockheads abound in here. Asked for a bag of ground coffee and they said none of their bags are pre ground. Newsflash, put the damn beans in your grinder and grind them. Not a complicated matter. read more

Myself and the rest of my coworkers come to this coffee spot nearly every morning of the week. We love the coffee, love the food, and love the people that continue to serve us with every safety measure in place. Absolute chef's kiss read more

Stopped in here for brunch when we were not expecting to eat. It wasn't busy and the space is really cool. A nice blend of a coffee shop, bar, and hang out spot. Got breakfast tacos which were very well done-simple and delicious. read more

Burger and fries are killer. Food comes out super fast. Chill staff with cool atmosphere. Some of those chairs are hella uncomfortable though. read more

Either/Or - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Coffee was good, place is a bar also and serves food. We only tried their coffee. We got macchiatos and they were good. Espresso is light and earthy tasting. read more

Faaaaaaaaaancy, chiiill, delightful and friendly service. Being not a drinker I appreciate places that offer non-alcoholic drinks. I also loose my shit when such establishments service coffee. I am down with that. This place offers coffee mocktails. Yes, you read that right. Coffee. Mocktails. And, they're freakin siiiick. I indulged in the Salty Russian and had no complaints. My partner got themselves a Cold Brew Old Fashion by recommendations of the barista and we both we're left wanting another round. EITHER / Or also has a daytime and evening food menu. We both had their sammiches and after the first bite I knew that I'd be craving this sammich weeks on out. Treat yourself and grab a coffee mocktails and grub. Feel the buzz and be sober, yo. read more

Their coffee is beyond expensive for absolutely NO reason. $5.25 for a 12 oz cup which is tiny af and a whopping $2.00 for an extra shot of espresso!! If you choose a plant-based milk, it's another .75 cents. A very small cup of coffee costs $8.00!! Absolutely insane!! They don't remind you of the prices either, they just tell you how much you have to pay. Plus they don't give you the receipt. Terrible service. I DO NOT RECOMMEND this place. They just pull the price out of their butts. The tiny cups of coffee aren't worth the $8.00. Go some place else. read more