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    Forte

    4.6 (19 reviews)
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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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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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    Muse Winebar

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    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.

    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.

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    I came here with my friend and let me tell you we had an amazing time. They have a customizable…read morecharcuterie board option. Other than that, there isn't food food here, but they do allow outside food and they even recommend places in the area. I got the Wayfaring White flight and my friend got the Voyage Francais. My friend and I definitely enjoyed our flights. Both of us liked half of our flights and LOVED the other half. By the end of the night, we were laugh crying. We also ordered cheese, crackers, nuts, and dried fruits. All so delicious and great to snack on while we sipped on our flights. The cheeses were delectable. We also got truffles to end the night off on a sweet note. Our server was so nice and kind. She was very helpful and I could tell she wanted us to have a good time there. I vaguely remember there being games at the front of the store. It seems like a nice place to just unwind and just have fun. It's a really cute and clean spot. Parking is atrocious, but that's not their fault, just a busy area.

    Took my traditional viet mom out to try it the place! At first she was disappointed that there was…read moreno bap chuoi but she said the flavor was good The turmeric noodles were delicious. I really enjoyed the wings here too. Service was great with friendly staff. Cute little cozy place. You wouldn't think it'll serve Vietnamese food. There were a lot of flies in the restaurant near the entrance though. But overall, food was good.

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