Silly little cute coffee shop. The theme is funny and precious. Lots of charming cat themed decor all deserving and fitting of the name ' Flying Cat'. We order two coffee drinks and two vegan breakfast Sammie's. Drinks were great, we discovered they have interesting carry out cups. The burritos took quite a long time and even tho Service was ok. Bathrooms available and WiFi. read more

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We have cats and they do not fly and neither does the cat serving drinks at this little slice of Portlandia. I should have known when I asked if they had a "cold brew" and the guy said they "could make that work". Cold brew is not a concept that you "make work" my man. Instead of a delicious cold brew coffee I was served a very weak tasting and very water iced coffee. You and some of the assembled regulars insisted your drink was just about the same as cold brew. Well like, cat, "take a moment" and process the difference: Cold brew is a popular coffee beverage requiring a long "cold" brewing process to extract all the coffee goodness. It's so dense in flavour that when ice and the slightest introduction of heavy cream is added it tastes like an espresso with a little crème but, you know, cold. Cold brew is a brew of intense coffee that takes a day or two to make rather than the morning drip coffee you poured over ice and with a Cheshire smile served me as a substitute. Not cold brew, kitty, iced coffee! What's crazy is when I brought it back to explain that you served me an iced coffee and that you did not "make it work" in any way you kind of engaged in gaslighting me into thinking I was at fault because you took my order for a cold brew and was served a very flavorless iced coffee. You don't actually have cold brew coffee at the Flying Cat Coffee. Just say that when people order it. Or if you put it on the menu then there is a whole section at Safeway ( yeah, I know what you are thinking cat, who goes to Safeway) with like twenty versions of cold brew and even a Stumptown concentrate cold brew in a glass bottle (again, I know, Safeway?). So in conclusion, be honest and just say you don't serve cold brew, you can't possibly make an iced drip coffee "work" as cold brew no matter how enchanted (or is it enchanting) that little cute black cat sculpture in the corner might be. read more

3-Stars = A-Okay! Cute coffee shop. Lattes served warm, not hot (which, sadly, seems to be an issue at a lot of coffee shops lately). Price was comparably reasonable. I enjoyed the vintage charm of the decor, and I'm a sucker for black cats, so their logo and cat theme was right up my alley. Guy working seemed really bummed to be working, but he was nice. read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Fun logo! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'd like to start off by saying that if you're in a hurry, don't come here. Now that we got that out of the way, let's talk about all the reasons you SHOULD come here. - It's easy to find free street parking. - you can request a latte with paw print latte art that will make your heart swoon and will guarantee your day is going to be 500% better than it normally would have been - the person working here when I can was super nice (and they were working all alone which can't be easy) - the gender neutral restroom is clean and has the BIGGEST cat face mural on the wall - they use oatly milk - they use reusable cups - the vegan breakfast purrito is SO GOOD - the decor is cats upon cats upon cats - there's water you can help yourself to - there's indoor or outdoor seating and the outdoor seating is partially shaded - the entrance and bathroom are wheelchair accessible (no steps) read more

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Interesting cat-themed decor and a creative drink selection. I tried the cardamom latte, which was unique, and the dirty chai, which was just okay. The café seems to aim for a "Portland weird" vibe, but for me it didn't land as well as other coffee spots in the area. read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cute little cafe we visited while visiting Portland! It was dainty, cute aesthetic for pictures of the cafe & good food! We got the purr-ito & bagel and it was good and kept us full until dinner! Around 10:30am it was not busy on a sunday. You also can walk around on division street and visit other shops or walk a short distance to Hawthorne Blvd where all the other great shops and places to eat are at! Our servers were working nothing out of the ordinary. So cool place to see! read more

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This coffeeshop felt very Portland-like, aka a bit weird. The pumpkin spice latte had very real spices but needed a little more sweetness and coffee taste for me. There were lots of cool and seasonal drinks on the menu! Lots of cat decor, a couple of sofas, and a few outdoor spots to sit at. Overall enjoyed my visit but wasn't particularly blown away by the coffee. read more

I enjoyed my recent visit to Flying Cat Coffee. It has a cozy interior and some tables outside. They have some breakfast burritos and sandwiches with cat names. They also have bagels and some pastries. The cat decor is fun to look at. I had the rose cardamom chai latte iced. It was one of their summer special drinks. My drink was refreshing and sweet. I liked it. Service was good. It was a good cafe experience and I will revisit. read more

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My series of short reviews for my trip continues here: 1. Cute Cafe, big couches 2. Interesting drink combinations 3. As a cat lover, I had to stop in (no actual cats are part of the cafe) Check it out if you are in town! read more

Good coffee and theme . Food was also tasty. I like the zucchini bread too. Vegan options available. read more

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SOOOOO FUCINNGGGG GOOD. Matcha 100000/10 Purritos 111111111/10 I love this place Ambience so cute and the couches! read more

meow meow this was so good meow meow flying cats everywhere meow! Service was great and drinks where even better. You should totally come. The experience was great meow meow meow read more

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Such a cute coffee shop! They have board games and comfortable seating in a small space. I was there for about 45 minutes, about half a dozen people came and went. The food is vegan, mainly wraps and sandwiches. It was decent, nothing to note. The coffee on the other hands, was amazing, I got a delicious vanilla latte! read more

Super cute coffee shop filled with kitty decor serving legit coffee. Also, they have yummy breakfast purr-itos with options for all. I had the soyrizo, potatoes, eggs, and green chile wrapped in a griddle toasted wheat tortilla. Very filling and tasty. There's a cute coffee cart with merch featuring a black and tuxedo cats (not for sale). They brew up the locally owned Nossa Familia beans. Good extractions on espresso making for a delicious cup! read more

Flying Cat has unique cat-themed decor, great drinks, and kind staff - I'm a fan! We stopped by on 9/6/2020 while driving through Portland and looking for some caffeine for the day. First impression of the interior was that the decor is rather quirky, but I was actually quite impressed at how many flying cats I spotted in the shop while waiting for my drink. No inside seating available due to the COVID-19 pandemic. DRINKS: + Suphalak smoothie (cold brew coffee, banana, cinnamon, almond butter, peanut butter, chia seeds): all of the combos on the smoothie menu sounded pretty interesting, and I had a hard time choosing. I ended up picking this one for the coffee. First impression was that it was certainly interesting - I wasn't quite sure I liked it; but after a few more sips, it grew on me. Strong coffee flavor. Not overly sweet which I appreciated. And it felt healthy while also indulgent. + Iced matcha latte: this was creamy and had a strong matcha flavor. Perfect for a hot summer afternoon. I'd get this again! + Iced latte: I didn't try this, but J enjoyed it. read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Suphalak smoothie (cold brew coffee, banana, cinnamon, almond butter, peanut butter, chia seeds) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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It's a cute, homey place... unfortunately, my black tea tasted like cardboard and I had probably the most inedible croissant I've ever encountered. My friend said their coffee was incredibly mediocre. So, you've got to do better than that. I suspect it's seen better days. :( read more

This place is so cute! There's lots of cat themed vintage items and lots of really fun and comfy furniture to sit in. It's a pretty good place to study too - the music is ambient enough to tune out and lots of other folks are working/studying. There are lots of food items you can get and lots of flavored coffee. I stuck with a trusty oat milk latte. The espresso was very smooth and the foam was decorated with a cute paw print. Definitely recommend! read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Anyone who likes cats should visit this adorable coffee shop at least once. The visit is worth it just to be amused by all the cat themed art and objects that are everywhere you look. Aside from the feline amusement of this place, the coffee and food sold here are also worthy of attention. The menu offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian sandwiches along with coffee drinks, tea and smoothies. The seating inside the shop is an assortment of sofas and chairs that seem to have landed here from a group of yard sales. Somehow this mix of furniture just adds to the charm of this place. It is a nice change from all the glitzy coffee shops that are trending today's market. If you find yourself in the area, its worth stopping by the Flying Cat. It'll make your day. read more

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Super cute and quirky coffee shop with AMAZING food and coffee! All of the cat decorations were adorable. The sofas & pillows added a cozy feel and soothing classical music was playing. The back of the cafe has tons of board games like scrabble, catan, twister, etc! There was just one guy here this morning making everything from scratch and he was killing it. I came specifically for the pumpkin spice latte and my craving was satisfied. I could really taste the real pumpkin and I liked that it wasn't overwhelmingly sweet like some are (Starbucks). The food menu looked so good that I also got the ocelot purr-ito with egg and no cheese. It was MASSIVE and packed full of delicious ingredients! The soyrizo was so tender and flavorful, the hash browns melted in my mouth, everything was cooked to perfection and the avocado was a perfect addition. Great little cafe esp if you like cats! 10/10 would recommend the pumpkin spice latte. read more

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Cozy, quirky and good coffee!! Walked over here this morning for a latte. I love how cozy this place feels with the various cat pillows and decor. The menu selection for drinks and food is huuuge, with rotating specials each week. Will have to stop by here when I'm hungry! My coffee was awesome, not too bitter but not milk with a splash of coffee. I had a hunch it was going to be good as the barista took their time making it. So far this is one of the best places in SE for that perfect brew! read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Flying cat ahead!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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If you have to wake up at 4 A.M. for any reason, you're most likely in some trouble. You probably have to get to work, a class, a workout, or just something else generally important and stressful. In my case, my 4 A.M. story was a flight to Portland. You know how it is. You plan to sleep at something like 9 P.M. the night before because you'll get a somewhat normal 7 hours, but then you royally mess up by packing last second or watching dog videos or something and then don't hit the hay until midnight. By the time you're setting the alarm in your phone, a notification pops up saying, "Your alarm is set for 3 hours and 52 minutes from now." You cry inside, because that is nowhere near the healthy amount that you read scientists recommend for your age group. Actually, it isn't anywhere near the recommended amount for any age group. In comes coffee, and for me, enter Flying Cat Coffee. Dragging my feet into this quaint shop with plentiful seating (at tables and sofas), the flying cats around the shop seemed pretty normal to me because I was sure I was in a really weird dream in a really weird and cloudy city. In my daze, I decided to order a regular $2.50 cup of joe along with a day-old $1 apple pastry I grabbed off the counter. The prices are cheap in my slumber, I thought. I served my own coffee and threw in some cream and sugar. Suddenly, the light turned on. Everything around me started to sing out in harmony. The cats rushed past me and disappeared into the distance. I woke up, and I looked down. In my hands were the coffee and pastry from my dream, somehow having made it to reality. I took a bite. So soft on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside. sip. So hot and deep and flavorful. My nightmare of a 4 A.M. wakeup had turned into a beautiful dream come true. read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Loooove the sign out front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Update: I was so in love with the watermelon matcha latte i immediately ordered it the next morning and again at work while gushing to my friends about how good it was. Both times they forgot the watermelon in the matcha Seems inconsistent.. am still going to try in person to make sure they get the watermelon in. After that I'll just start making my own- I'm totally down to pay 7.50 for a watermelon drink but definitely not for a watery matcha :,)) read more

Cute decor and cozy little spot. Great for grabbing some coffee before boppin around Hawthorne. The paw prints for the latte art are a cute touch. read more

Flying Cat Coffee - a cat's paw in a cup of coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

An introverts paradise! And their coffee is consistently good! This place is underrated!

This place is very unique it's quiet relaxing and coffee is warm and comforting I'd recommend bringing a book to read and enjoy. read more

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The Apple cinnamon macha latte hit the spooot! We looked on google and they had the time as opening at 7:30 but The Google failed us as they did not open until 8 so we just watched the employee set up shop outside for five minutes or so lol. I got the everything bagel with cream cheese and it was just what I needed for some pre hike fuel. My girlfriend got the purrito and I snuck a couple bites and it was a yummy in my tummy for sure. The atmosphere it super cool too. Cat stuff everywhere and some sassy cat pics on the walls too haha. Almost made me feel like I was going to see a cat or two in the shop! read more

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The unenthusiastic customer service is made up by a delicious assortment of food and drinks. This vegan friendly location offers customers a delightful combination of caffeine and cats. Definitely look forward to future visits. read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

BEST MATCHA EVERRRR!!! Stopped in spontaneously and I'm sure glad I did! Gotta say that the matcha was easily one of the best I've ever had. It was well balanced and even got a nice refill while sitting on one of the many couches available in the shop. Super cute little coffee shop. Very nice ambiance. If your looking for a nice cozy spot that's not too busy, look no further! Wish I brought my book to read. Barista was very nice and polite and I would recommend this place to anyone in the Portland area. Thank you Jeremy! read more

Seriously - BEST LOGO EVER! I saw this coffee shop right after they closed for the evening and had to go back. The logo perfectly captures my cat Dobson -- and I was delighted to see all the mugs, tshirts, entry rug, even a papier mache version of the flying black cat with a red fluttering cape and coffee cup in his outstretched paw! The coffee was delicious, the ambiance casual and friendly. A cute gal sitting on a nearby sofa joined in the conversation that my mom & I were having with the guy who worked there and we all shared cute cat photos. A great neighborhood gem -- I look forward to returning -- love the neighborhood and if I ever moved someplace for a business, it would be this one! Dobson would LOVE to visit! read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We love this little kitschy place. We like the bagels and the breakfast burritos are fantastic. The coffee is fantastic as well, feels like some real love was put into it. read more

This is mine and my husbands go to Vegan Breakfast burrito spot. BONUS: they carry Shoofly baked goods. The staff is always great and the vegan options are wonderful. The ocelot burrito veganized is the way to go. Did I mention the burritos are hefty. You will be full after one. read more

I love everything about the concept of this place.... cats!? That are...FLYING!? I dig. The decor matches the name, there's a ton of cute cat stuff around. I had an iced latte with macadamia milk. It was pretty expensive. While I enjoyed it, it was nothing special. Service was nice. I probably wouldn't come back given all the other great coffee places in the area. read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Flying Cat Coffee is a really cute local coffee shop. The staff is really friendly and the breakfast sandwiches are great. The last time I visited, I had the egg, cheese and veggie sausage on a English muffin and it was excellent. I also like their soy lattes. Yum! One thing that I thought was really cute about this place is that they seem to like "The Oatmeal," an internet cartoonist. They had the book "How to Tell if Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You" available for people to read and also the poster on one of their walls. Very funny stuff. Another thing that I like about this place is that the owner knew some of the people who came in by name. I love that because I love supporting businesses that are part of their communities. read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Awesome flying car in the corner. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Persian bagel and strawberry smoothie were well worth the wait. Server was quite busy but still managed to deliver a spectacular product. Jeremy was kind, and delivered! Highly recommend. Also, the cat books on the table near the couches were a tad funny. read more

One of my most favorite coffee shops in Portland! I love their cat themed cafe which probably attracts a lot of cat lovers like myself to it. The ambiance of the whole place is pretty spacious, cozy, there are couches and plenty of seats. The servers, and I think Jan ( the owner), there were two ladies who were so nice and made us feel welcomed. Their menu is pretty wide and affordable. Largest cup of coffee is around 3-4$ as well as the food items which are fairly cheap and delicious. They have a mini selection of pastries, merchandise, etc. Day old muffins are sold only for a dollar and they still taste pretty great. I think if you get coffee for in-store they give you a ceramic mug and you can pour in the coffee yourself.(can't keep the mug of course) And if you get to-go they give it to you in a regular disposable coffee cup. (correct me if I'm wrong) For food, I got the chorizo breakfast sammie which was so good which is 4$ and quite filling for some reason. They have giant breakfast burritos filled with lots of hashbrowns, egg, and what ever you decide to put in it like chorizo, sausage, etc. Sadly, I don't live in Portland but if I do, this place would become a second home to me. Flying Cat Coffee over Any other overpriced overhyped coffee shops #alldayerrday #noticemejan read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Breakfast sandwich was short on products used. In my opinion a little over priced for what you get. Also got a smoothie, that was good.

I don't think I've ever actually returned food or asked for it to be remade but the meowcaroni was bland and disappointing. It all kind of tasted like soggy mush with steamed cauliflower on the side that had no seasoning. My friend wasn't able to eat it and neither was I. We informed the person working And they said they liked it and seemed shocked and just stood in silence until my friend awkwardly had to let them know they wouldn't be able to eat it and asked if they could get a drink instead. Extra star for them making a drink without arguing but it's disappointing when people working service industry aren't good at customer cues or problem solving situations on their own. I don't think either of us will be back read more

I love it it's feels like I'm at home! It's so nice the vibes here are really calm quiet. The food is sooooo good! read more

Flying Cat Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went here with my 14 yo., who is just starting to ask to try coffee drinks. I'd never been here before and it was close to where we were going so we decided to give it a try. There was one barista, only one other person in line. I ordered an americano with room for cream. My kiddo asked if they can make a macchiato, which triggered the barista into a full-on rant about Starbucks and what Starbucks calls a "macchiato" versus a "Real Italian Macchiato™" and that at Flying Cat they only serve the latter. So like, look: on the one hand, I get it. If I were a barista, I'd probably find it annoying to have to explain what a macchiato actually is to customers who may have only had the Starbucks drink, which is closer to a flavored latte. But on the other hand, a child isn't an appropriate audience for a 15-minute, loud, motioning to the other person in line, shame-rant about espresso drinks and perversions thereof. Read your audience, angry barista! You could have educated the kiddo about espresso drinks in a much kinder way, which leads me to believe your rant was less about educating anyone and more about your need to feel superior. And the real kicker of this experience? We had to wait 15 minutes for our drinks, which were bland and just a tad over lukewarm. We won't be back. read more

This is a cozy little cafe with notable lattes - all using homemade syrups. Gave it a try after I saw it on a list of best pumpkin spice lattes in Portland and I can see why! It's not as sweet as the Starbucks PSL and has a more fresh pumpkin pie kind of flavor. I'm not a huge fan of actual pumpkin taste but it was fairly light and quite enjoyable. My husband tried the black licorice latte which was a unique. Again, fairly light in flavor which I enjoyed but my husband was hoping for a stronger flavor. The inside felt like you were sitting in a living room with somewhat dim lighting, couches, and many boardgames in the back. Nice place to work, reflect, or catch up with a friend. read more