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    Guilder Cafe

    3.5 (22 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Jeannette L.

    Last Thursday, I found myself at a Slamlandia Poetry Open Mic at the Guilder Cafe. It started at 6pm with an hour of open mic poets, then transitioned to the featured poet spotlight that evening, Nisha Patel. I was in Powell's City of Books and had stopped inside the cafe to see if I could charge my phone (there's only 1 outlet on one of the walls). I ended up getting a drink. The barista was friendly. I grabbed a seat at one of the tables. There are a couple of seating options - various tables, cushioned chairs, and like a tiered bleacher situation. All of a sudden, there were announcements that the event was happening. It was a free event, so I decided to stick around. There are very talented poets in Portland and, as an outsider observing, a strong community among them. It was cool to see and listen. So in addition to good drink and tasty food, Guilder Cafe has interesting happenings that take place. Another reason to love Powell's!

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    Stephanie A.

    Given that there is even an option to get coffee in Powell's they are usually very busy, which is to be expected! Most of my experiences have been very pleasant here and I've even found it to be a nice place to do some work on occasion. They have vegan and gluten free pastries as well. The line is long on weekends in the summer but off season it's like any normal coffee shop with the bonus of being inside a bookstore.

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    Raeann Y.

    This cute little coffee shop is located inside of Powell's bookstore. Husband ordered a latte and got a hot tea for me. What a nice convenience to have a coffee shop within reach of the books. They also had a nice selection of pastries and other foods available for purchase.

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    Gil M.

    This cafe offers premium coffee! And it's locally roasted!! So much better than if they were another big chain shop. They do have a food menu, which is a huge deal considering it's extra effort on their end. What more could you want from a cafe affiliated-adjoined to a phenomenal bookstore? Plenty of seating, plenty of options, this is a 5 star place folks!

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    A princess bride themed cafe IN the best bookstore?? Need I really explain this review? I think not

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    Tea Loft

    Tea Loft

    4.3
    (50 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Literally can order anything and you know it's gonna be good! Been here like 4 weeks in a row and I…read moredrive all the way from Tigard for this. Regular sweetness is fine, make sure you really mix it up or else you're just drinking the syrup from the bottom. I have had Matcha blush (guava), Matcha Mango, hojicha latte, Black Sesame Matcha, and Earl Grey Matcha. I had oatmilk with all of them, the brand they use doesn't have a strong oat flavor which is nice! Mango is my fav fruit wise, then Hojicha has a nutty roasted flavor. Street parking, kiosk to order if you don't feel like talking to anyone

    I recently visited Tea Loft again after a long hiatus. I wasn't expecting much since my first visit…read moreduring their grand opening left me underwhelmed by their milk teas; however, this recent visit was notably more pleasant. The tables and chairs appeared well kept and the interior was decorated nicely. I was kindly greeted and my order was taken promptly. While waiting for my drinks, it felt overly warm inside the establishment but not sure if that was weather related or if it was their A/C. The matcha drinks were quite refreshing and tasteful. I ordered them less sweet and felt like it was appropriate because it didn't mask over the umami and astringency notes of the matcha.

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    Strawberry matcha made with real fruit and premium matcha | Tea Loft Portland
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    Kaleido Coffee

    Kaleido Coffee

    4.6
    (51 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Walking into Kaleido, the first thing that caught my eye was the warm orange and green color…read morepalette, which is carried throughout their logo, seating, and interior. The space feels cozy, welcoming, and full of personality. I especially loved the little post-it wall where customers can leave behind anything they want a small detail that makes the café feel even more personal and community-driven. What I ordered: Soft Cream Matcha One of the creamiest matchas I've ever had! The soft cream was incredibly fluffy and smooth, while the matcha itself was bold enough to come through with every sip and also had a coconuty essence to it. It had just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the matcha. If you love a rich, creamy matcha, this is definitely one to try. Es-Yen A classic Thai-style iced coffee made with condensed milk. This was strong, sweet, and definitely had that much-needed wake-me-up effect! The condensed milk gave it a creamy sweetness while still allowing the bold coffee flavor to shine through. It was the perfect balance of sweet and strong exactly what I needed. Buttered & Sweetened Condensed Milk Toast I originally had my eye on the pandan toast, but it's clearly a popular choice because it was already sold out earlier in the day! So I went with the buttered and sweetened condensed milk toast instead, and I'm so glad I did. The toast was crispy on the outside, buttery, warm, and finished with that sweet condensed milk flavor. Every bite practically melted in my mouth. The pandan toast is definitely on my list for next time! My Portland experience was made even better by my stop at Kaleido Coffee. The owners were so sweet and welcoming, taking the time to give me recommendations and making sure everyone was taken care of even during a busy rush. Until next time, Portland!

    - really loved the thai tea and coffee! it was incredibly smooth and creamy and deep in flavor…read more- coconut matcha was great was well. wish it had more matcha flavor! - the milo drink was on the sweeter side to me but for those who have a sweet tooth, you'd enjoy! - ambiance is nice to work remote and service is quick

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    Less & More Coffee

    Less & More Coffee

    4.7
    (303 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    A delicious coffee shop! Disguised as a little stop on the exterior, facing the street, Less & More…read moreCoffee is a very cute coffee area with limited seating. This reminds me of the Korean cafes that are sprinkled all over Southern California. We were delighted to see it here! I ordered a black sesame late and a black sesame mochi donut. Being only one barista, right after you order, he makes your drink immediately. You can hear and see the espresso shots being made and the ice filling your cups. Dependent on your order, he pulls out the cream for the top. I can see the black sesame cream top being very thick and full. A lot of patrons were ordering their tiramisu latte, and I don't blame them! It's what is very popular here. Personally, I enjoyed the black sesame latte very much. It was the perfect amount of cream and sweetness. The taste didn't overpower the coffee, which is nice. Their mochi donuts were good, too, with the consistency of mochi dough. Definitely would make another stop here if I'm ever around!

    have been wanting to try this place for years but my experience was not the greatest. the guy…read moretaking orders at the stand the day we came wasn't friendly and was sassy. the mugwort latte was an intersting herbal flavor. you taste the flavor at first but after drinking it for a while, I got accustomed to it and so it ended up tasting just like sweet milk. tiramisu latte tasted burnt which was a bummer because this is probably their most popular drink. my friends got the matcha latte which didn't have a strong matcha flavor and tasted mostly like milk.

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    Tōv

    Tōv

    4.7
    (722 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    This is seriously some of the best coffee I've ever had. I got the Mermaid latte, a mix of vanilla…read moreand caramel flavor with a hint of rose. The caramel taste homemade and while it may not be for everyone it was a bit over cooked giving the otherwise very sweet drink a touch of bitter bite at the end. I truly couldn't get enough and wish I would have gotten a larger cup. The staff was super nice, and even made a solid attempt at my name. While I didn't stay, the shop was lovely and unique with its tables and floor seating. If in the neighborhood, this is a great spot to pause for a bit between the many shops around. This is nothing on the shop, but I always warn when places are in those older parts of town, ie no parking lot and very small congested side streets around. Be care and slow finding parking as it can be a challenge. For me, this shop is worth it.

    Highly recommend Tōv Coffee for its one of a kind selection of drinks, excellent service, and…read moreunique ambiance. Went on a Friday morning at around 10:30. No wait at all. Great service from friendly barista. I ordered the Chocolate Jesus and my kid had the Arabic People's Latte. Both drinks were unique and superbly delicious with cardamom accents. I would have ordered another round but I didn't want to be a jittery maniac for the rest of the day. I'm not a Portland resident, but I do live in the PNW. Tōv will always be my first stop when passing through the Rose City.

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    Wonderwood Springs

    Wonderwood Springs

    4.5
    (74 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    Love Love Love I go on Tuesday night for Bingo you win gift…read morecards & cash which is nice. Only cost $20. I like cause it's supporting our St.Johns Community that have donated prizes. The food is good & coffee is good. I'm looking forward to Tuesday night Bingo @ 6:00pm with Bard

    Normally, I would not review any location where I did not personally sample something from the…read morebusiness. However, I really did try. We stopped in here after playing a round at the Wonderwood Mini Golf. It had been hot and cramped and we really needed a drink. The door was being held open by a line of people and usually that is a great sign. Being busy is awesome for the business and I am glad they are so popular. It was a weekday, probably around 11 am and there were just so many people in line. It was really cute inside but SO chaotic. There were tons of kids screaming and at times it was difficult to tell where the line really was. After about 5 minutes of the line not moving, I started to get a slight headache from the noise and we agreed we would have to go somewhere else. It was probably for the best as all the indoor and outdoor seating was full so there would have been nowhere for us to eat even if we had braved the line. I think when a business reaches this level of popularity, it's important to put systems in place to keep patrons from feeling crowded and overwhelmed and it's definitely something they might want to look into in the future.

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