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    Forte

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Cassandra C.

    I went to an artist reception that featured Forte wine pours over the weekend so I was curious to try their coffee. I stopped in this morning because they open at 7am(!) and they're downtown. Parking enforcement starts at 8 so it's perfect for me. I was really into the design elements! I recognized James Violette light pieces from the artist reception and they looked really at home with the decor. Loved the wall art and the whole concept - coffee by day, wine by night, in a spacious lobby setting. I ordered a capp and was pleasantly surprised! It was a really tasty capp with the right amount (30% or so) of stiff, creamy foam. I thought the espresso was smooth and fruity, I'd be curious to know who they get their beans from. The barista said he'd won an award for his capp & I don't know if that influenced me or not but it was better than a lot of places I've tried (I'd put Starbucks' capp near the bottom, and Kind Coffee's near the top!) Overall, it was a really cool designed space, with a nice cup of coffee. I'd love to come back on a weekend and lounge on their couches by the light of the Christmas tree. Cute space! I'll be back!

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    Schueby S.

    This is quite a unique space. It feels like one is in an office building lobby. Maybe, because one is in an office building lobby. It is very spacious. There are windowpanes all around but they are a little high and no seats are next to them, so you are looking upwards and outwards. However, the life of the city shows its way inwards. One particularly nice feature for coffee within the Portland area is that this place is open late. The personnel are friendly. There is a billiards table and a shuffleboards table.

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    Julia P.

    This was such a great find! We stumbled upon it while walking around town, and really enjoyed our visit. The bartender/barista was super friendly. We were able to get in a couple games of pool while we drank our coffee. A really great vibe overall. Would be a great place to meet up with friends, or for a date. Highly recommend a stop in here.

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    The music was too loud too early in the morning to order. My voice shouldn't have to compete. I promptly left.

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    3 years ago

    Great Americano and chai tea latte! Wide open space with plenty of seating! Great service!

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    3 years ago

    A good place is a little pricey but worth a nibble or two if you're in the area. So I'd recommend just for the sense of adventure

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    5 years ago

    Friendly owners, Griffin Syrah was one of the best I've tasted, and a pool table for anyone who spends $20. Great space to relax and talk

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    10/10 coffee. 10/10 pool table. 10/10 mirror in bathroom area for model walk. 10/10 caleb. #forterocks

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    “The man that made my Americano was very attentive and this is the best coffee shop in Portland strictly for the far above par people that work there.”

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    Division Wines

    4.9(152 reviews)
    2.6 mi•Clinton, Richmond, Southeast Portland
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    Somehow, I've neglected to review this neighborhood favorite. My apologies to the good people at…read moreDivision Wines. This place has become a go-to for taking friends, relatives, or just enjoying time with my wife. The selection of wines has never let me down, and their meat, cheese, and meat&cheese food offerings are delightful. Classics are classics for a reason. The servers are great at making sure cheeses fit into everyone's dietary preferences. On my most recent visit, I spotted something that was previously unnoticed - they offer half glasses for half price. Since part of the joy of visiting here is finding new things, half glasses make for twice the exposure to new friends. Our visits almost always end with a shopping expidition into the wine shop side of the space. As fans of white wines from NW Spain, we've always been pleased with their Albarino offerings, and this is the only place in Portland that I've ever found a Godello.

    Was looking to get a nice bottle of wine as a gift, but wanted to get something fun and different…read more Not knowing too much about wine and seeing all the reviews about the great service, I gave them a call to see if they could help give a few suggestions over the phone. Garrett was super helpful and we talked a bit about what I was thinking, and found three options within my budget. We settled on a fun but not too crazy wine from the Canary Islands. He held the wine for me at the front and I was able to just grab and go later in the afternoon. The price was also just right, as it was listed for $18 more on the vino app. Came back in a week later for drinks and prices were also great with a 3 drink flight for $19 all with good pours. Had a chenin blanc, a chardonnay, and a Malbec. All were phenomenal and bar staff were friendly. This is definitely earned a spot in the rotation. Love it.

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    Muse Winebar

    4.7(84 reviews)
    1.5 mi•Northwest, Alphabet District
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    Wine was subaverage and service was worse. Server was borderline rude, not helpful at all…read moreespecially when the wine descriptions are very vague for non- expert wine enthusiasts.

    Charming wine bar on NW Raleigh right off NW 23rd. The stone exterior is adorned with greenery and…read morepurple party lights with lots of bistro tables and chairs for nice weather. Inside is dark and cozy, perfect for a rainy afternoon or evening. My only complaint is there is a lot of wood and all the hard surfaces don't reflect noise so it's sometimes challenging to hear. They have a wonderful assortment of wines and not all local. For me, that's a good thing. Yes I love a Willamette Valley Pinot or a Washington Cabernet, but I get a lot of those when I'm visiting these areas, which I do frequently. At Muse you can enjoy a red from France, Spain, Italy, as well as local. Lots of whites and some bubbles, too. You can do a tasting of three half glass pours of your choice, or order a glass. Some nights they have tastings that they have preselected. Last night, based on Alex's recommendation, after telling him my preferences, I had the 2021 Crozes-Hermitage from Paris. It was a bigger red, but so smooth. Next I went with the Rioja Gran Reserva which was more fruit forward. Another winner. Their cheese and jam plates are fabulous, the cheese especially delicious, and pair perfectly with the wines. Have a feeling I'll be back frequently to this charming neighborhood wine since my friend works out next door, so it's a perfect meeting spot.

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