What always goes well is an efficient and delicious cup of cappuccino every single time I venture downtown. Chains... who needs em?? Give me a scrumptious espresso made by the friendliest staff in Portland.... I win every time. The tiny stools make me smile and I always am amazed that my fat butt fits on them and they don't break. Don't be afraid! Sit down and enjoy your coffee. read more

Never Coffee - Mothers Day... one of my favorite coffee spots in Portland - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

While doing coffee shop research via Yelp I was intrigued by the original latte flavors offered at Never. We ended up going here 2x because I just loved the Midnight Oil (oat milk) latte. My son ordered the Hunny latte Oregon latte on the first visit and the Oregon latte on the following visit. He enjoyed his drinks as well, preferring the Oregon over the Hunny. The inside of the shop is bright. I love the fun, artistic wall behind the counter. It looks like the other artwork in the cafe changes over time. There was just enough room for us to sit in the cafe on our first visit (an early Saturday morning) and plenty of choices for us to sit on our 2nd visit (an early weekday morning). Service was fine. Not overly friendly, but also not overly unfriendly. I am rating a 4 because I was disappointed in 1) the surcharge for an alternate milk (I'm vegan, therefore oat milk is my go-to milk) and 2) they do not offer any vegan baked goods. I really would have loved to have had a scone to go with my delicious latte. read more

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Never Coffee was a good coffee shop stop while on our last trip to Portland! This was very close to our hotel which was the McMenamins Crystal Hotel. We ducked in here one morning and got a bag of coffee beans to take home and enjoy freshly ground coffee in the morning at home. But we also wanted to try a coffee drink here and hang out for just a bit. We got a hot vanilla latte with oat milk. It was very good and the coffee had a nice, robust flavor to it. The vanilla blended in nicely to make it more mellow and add a bit of complexity to the drink. The folks that worked here were nice and friendly and it was enjoyable to chat with them for a brief moment. The atmosphere is clean and sleek which gives it a nice refreshing feeling. read more

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The place is cute inside. They open early so it's a plus. I tried the matcha latte and it was alright. The matcha was very weak (not enough matcha?) and it tastes mostly milky read more

Never Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun and colorful spot in Downtown Portland! Baristas were friendly and knowledgeable of menu. Came for a quick coffee and tried their Oregon Latte. It was tasty, not sweet, so I'd add a sweetener packet next time but good overall. read more

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I love this coffee shop. One of my go to's in Portland. This was my first time at this location. The cappuccino was really solid. They always do the prettiest latte art which I love. If you are into interesting flavors and syrups in your lattes they have a ton of options on the menu. Ambiance is great in here, spacious, bright, good amount of seating. Baristas are really friendly. Overall, great spot. read more

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I came to Never Coffee, recommended by a local friend and I wasn't blown away. Service wasn't really friendly as a a customer or first timer asking questions; you really need to be direct when asking questions as they don't really want to converse / be friendly lol. The coffee wasn't amazing. To be honest, for the steep price of $7, it was mid af. Honestly, I don't seem myself coming back. I didn't try a specialty drink, as I'm a firm believer in basics and foundations.... If my basic latte was mid, I don't want to pay more for a basic latte covered in syrups. read more

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Love the vibe of this place, the fantastic selection of unique lattes that other cafes don't do, and the quality of the coffee! Friendly baristas for the cherry on top! read more

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I ordered the "Oregon" latte. I asked for a little Extra caramel sauce (Dulce de Lethe) as well as Extra Hot. It was excellent! The only reason I deducted one star is because the price is a little high for a small 12 ounce coffee. $8 is pretty steep! I asked the employee if they would upsize it to their a larger 16 ounce size, if I paid a little more. Unfortunately, she said it only comes in that size. Not sure if I will come back due to the high price. it's not like I'm a rich bit*^!! Not to mention, Portland has a lot of great coffee for less money. read more

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Never Coffee will always be a staple in PDX. From their unique lattes to their whimsical ambience, this place is unmatched. The service has always been great, and the baristas know what they're doing to make delicious drinks! read more

Never Coffee - Never coffee signage :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love love love Never coffee! It's such a creative space with a creative coffee menu. My hubby got the yuzu and salt latte and I ordered the seasonal lavender haze latte. Both were delicious and unique adding subtle and creative flavors. I also took home a bag of coffee and really enjoyed it on my espresso machine! You have to check out this lovely shop when in Portland! read more

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Delicious lattes made by a super sweet barista who answered my questions nicely! Ambiance was bright and clean- great place to drop in and grab a lil sum sum read more

Never Coffee - Hunny lattes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love, love, love the aesthetic! I was immediately taken by that. Very colorful, arty pastel. The impasto wall behind the main counter area is gorgeous. They have a nice variety to the menu and selection of beans. I didn't check it out other than from a distance but looks like very cute merch. The cold brew is solid. Which is my usual go to. Flavorful, strong, and potent. Very very nice. I got the iced orange creamsicle latte special with oatmilk. This had a great flavor but a little more milk in it than would be my preference. I would just ask for less next time. read more

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It was fine. Cashier was nice enough. Chocolate croissant was fluffy/crispy and iced honey latte was mid. Limited seating. We had just gotten off a plane and looked them up on yelp but probably would've chosen something else. Caffeine did the job. read more

I was looking for a place with adventurous coffees and Never did not disappoint. We had an iced Yuzu with Salt latte and a hot Oregon. First off, the quality of the beans is exceptional and makes for a silky smooth latte and the syrups are subtle and sophisticated. I thin though, that the Yuzu disappeared in the ice so next time I'd get it hot. Because the aroma and delicate flavor of hops in on the hot Oregon Latte was one of the most delicious things I've ever had. Service is good and ambiance is serviceable. It's a regular cafe space with a few tables and window seating -- so this is somewhere you come FOR THE COFFEE. it will not disappoint. read more

Never Coffee - Iced Yuzu and Salt Latte and hot Oregon Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Quick Summary: - Indoor seats only, benches, chairs, and some seats aligned along the walls - Cozy atmosphere - Coffee was slightly sour, but it worked well with the special latte drink style I visited here during the summer of Portland, and it also was the hottest day in that visit. We arrived here, when the temperature was creeping up to the high 80s. From the outside, the building is painted black on brick. It looked like it would absorb every color of the sun's rays into the building. Inside, miraculously, was not as hot as I expected it to be (maybe it's half-thanks to the brick building?) It was lukewarm at the time but if I stayed there longer it might have grown stuffier. Inside the decor was simple, small, but cute. Despite the small interior, there were seats to sit around. I was curious with their special drinks, so I ordered the yuzu and salt iced latte (usually I would have ordered it hot, but that day was just too hot). My relative ordered the iced tea. They make the iced coffee and teas very well: the right amount of ice and tea that ever after the drink sits the ice did not water down the flavor. It might sound unexpected for the cafe, but my relative really enjoyed the tea. She was beaming when she took a sip. I enjoyed the coffee I chose as well. While it was sour, because the flavors were also on the sour and salty side, it worked. My relative didn't think so, so she continued to sip her tea. The flavor reaction depends on the person would be my final verdict. A positive addition to this drink, because the weather was so hot, I enjoyed the light salt and citrus flavor. It rejuvenated me from heat fatigue. Overall, the cafe was nice and comfortable to let time slip by; the staff were considerate and explained the different types of teas they offered before I landed on the one that turned out to be my relative's favorite. read more

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Super cute cafe - maintained cleanly, quite spacious and nice place to grab coffee and hangout. The specials had nice and fun coffee options. Service is pretty quick too. read more

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The baristas felt queer and so friendly and helpful. We're just not sure why it's called Never. Bc we never want to leave? Maybe! This tiny shop was located on a hip street in SE Belmont. We loved their signature coffees made with their curated syrups. Their branding colors and merch were so cute! We didn't really buy souvenirs the whole trip, but this place was too unique to pass up. Bagged some coffee beans and some swag. 5/5 read more

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Been here only once when I was in Portland. But, we got to try 4 different lattes, coz turns out all 4 of us ended getting a different one! My personal favorite was - Midnight Oil. Hunny. I have never seen such great combinations of flavors in lattes before. So 11/10 to Never Coffee for having such beautiful options! Ambiance was great, service too. They have colorful little mugs/cups and many other items to buy as well. read more

Never Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious espresso and top tier baristas! I walked in and the staff were very kind, had a welcoming atmosphere and you can tell the baristas are very experienced which is something i appreciate about local coffee shops. read more

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I enjoyed a yuzu & salt latte at Never Coffee and would highly recommend this coffee shop! The latte itself was so unique and different! The two gentlemen behind the counter were super friendly and my coffee was made super quick! The inside of the shop was fun and colorful - certainly worth stopping in!! read more

Never Coffee - The counter and sitting area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Delicious espresso and drip! I don't always love ristretto-style espresso but the barista here did a great job and clearly had it dialed in. The space is cute, bright, and lively with colorful art around the walls. One of the many great choices you can make when deciding on coffee shops in the city! read more

Never Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Small but bright and artsy coffee shop. This is a good spot if you also like trying uniquely flavored lattes. The Yuzu Salt one was tasty.

High quality coffee that seems to taste better iced or as a cold brew than hot. The wife brought a sack home last October and it was not my favorite hot. However, I joined her up here last weekend and we both LOVED our iced lattes. "MIDNIGHT OIL": -- their product description sells it as if it will be a big licorice bomb and overwhelm the palate, but it does not as the black licorice is there clearly but rides below the coffee -- sweetness is light -- coffee quality is exquisite -- smooth as hell -- it makes me want to make my rendition at home since I make cold brew coffee but will add a bit more pop of black licorice as I experiment with additions RATING = A "OREGON": -- I had a sip of the wife's, and the honeycomb came through clear -- another beauty -- both brews used their green sack "Bangarang" STAFF were kind with our questions and efficient. We bought sacks of beans to go to make cold brew at home. read more

Visiting Portland again and always have to make a stop at Never Coffee. I remember how good the yuzu salt latte was so I had to come back and get it again! They had way more specialty drinks this time and I also tried the Pop! Drinks came out quick (even though I ask for my latte extra hot) and both of the baristas were very kind and helpful! Good vibes in this coffee shop! read more

Never Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Must try place in Portland for unique coffee drinks!! The space is beautiful with bright artwork and plants. They have truly unique signature drinks like yuzu latte and licorice latte, it was hard to choose. I decided to try the midnight oil - which had subtle licorice and anise flavor. They also have regular espresso drinks. read more

Never Coffee - Interior - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I came here a while ago and had an okay experience. The inside of the coffeeshop itself is very cute and has seating for big groups while you study or just casual seating as you're waiting for your coffee. The decor is bright and the establishment is spacious. They also sell some coffee beans and trinkets on the side, which is cute. When I went, there was only one person working and as it was pretty busy, it took a while. But! I didn't mind as their special drinks were pretty unique so it took me a while to read through their menu. They had a fun blend of different flavors and stories to describe each of their drinks. I thought that it was a really creative process and fun way to involve customers in their drinks. The coffee itself was pretty good but, there were A LOT of clumps in my latte. I forgot which one I had gotten exactly, but it was one of the special ones. And, because there were small flies that kept flying around the cafe, it just made me feel a bit paranoid whenever I kept getting clumps as I was sitting in the cafe, drinking. So, although I couldn't enjoy my drink as much as I hoped, I think it just happened to be an unfortunate coincidence. read more

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Best coffee in Portland! Got the 'Oregon' and wow, blown away but the unique flavor. Wish we had this in Chicago. Great vibe from the staff and cafe. Would fly back to Portland just for this place. read more

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I live for a cute coffee shop. I just so happen to stumble upon this coffee shop waiting for my husband to get off work and was in love with the overall contemporary, airy vibes it gave. The barista was such a doll and made great conversation. read more

Never Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I hate to think I know all there is about coffee. In fact, I know very little. I do know, however, when espresso tastes a bit watery and not quite as robust as it could.m be. I don't add to my coffee - no milk, no sugar - so when the flavor trips me up, it's hard to overcome. Love the thematic names here. If you don't know now, see for yourself in person. read more

I can't go to Portland and not stop by Never. During my 4-day visit, I swung by the 12th Ave location. I like that location when I'm visiting, because it opens at 7 and I can head out my hotel to grab coffee and be back before most are awake. The Yuzu and Salt latte is my favorite but I had the Oregon this time around too, which had salted caramel. The hubby ordered the Midnight Oil which was a black licorice latte. I thought it was going to be gross, but it was quite good and something I'd order myself. read more

Never Coffee - Yuzu & Salt and Midnight Oil - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a colorful coffee shop! Immediately as you enter, the wall behind the counter catches your eye with the various splotches of color. The menu is also color coded to the colors on the wall. I love the artsy vibe here. We got the Yuzu & Salt and Hunny lattes. The lattes we ordered are written in yellow and blue colors on the menu and served in the respective colored mugs. The Hunny is more of a mocha but with floral notes. The Yuzu & Salt is my favorite because it has a hint of spice from the sansho pepper and the yuzu citrus compliments the espresso very well. Both coffees are such a treat and an experience to try, definitely worth it! read more

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October 2024 - Staff was very curt. Not a welcoming vibe at all. $7 for Filbert. $7 for Oregon. Worst part of this experience was that the drinks don't taste like anything. I'd go somewhere else for coffee. read more

Never Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

stopped by before our flight because the sign was cute LOL - my friend and i both got the oregon coffee, hot and iced. you can really taste the jasmine notes in the iced coffee! i love a hot latte and it didn't miss. the merch and vibe inside was soooo cute i wanted to buy everything! especially the travel mug eek! barista was super kind and definitely recommend! read more

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Never was good! Glad we came to try it. Small little shop, with some nice spots to sit outside. It was fun to pop in with a crew and sit outside for a bit on a brisk Sunday morning. We liked the drinks we got. There are some interesting signature drinks. I was afraid to commit to them, but I'd be down to try them in the future. Solid specialty coffee read more

OMG this place should be called " NEVER THIS COFFEE "! Talk about a way to ruin my morning was having a cup of coffee here. Ok, that may sound harsh but folks my coffee tasted like I imagined kerosine would taste and my lady friend puked her guts out after I delivered a cup to her. I literally scorched my taste buds with the horrible acidity taste this coffee emitted. Not sure how on earth you ruin a morning cup of coffee yet they have mastered this achievement ! As for the ambience of the location it's defiantly a hipster establishment with space decor but very pleasant. My barista was very helpful and added my sugar & cream. But he didn't warn me of the toxic waste I was being served. Oh well $6 spent and damaged taste buds along with upset lady friend thinking I was poisoning her, things could be worse. Pick your Java poison at your own risk. read more

Came in to get some coffee early in the morning before we set out for our hike. This is a really cute little coffee shop with interesting specialty lattes. We got the Pop, which is a matcha, cherry and lime latte, and the Yuzu and Salt Latte. Wasn't sure how well matcha, cherry, and lime would go together, and it turns out they go really well together! The flavor was on the milder side, but it was really tasty. The yuzu and salt, however, was our favorite of the two drinks. It was the perfect way to start our morning. The service was extraordinary as well. They were quick and super friendly. One of our favorite coffee shops we tried. read more

Never Coffee - Yuzu Salt Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My favorite coffee shop in Portland. Love their cups too! If you love lattes with unique house made syrups, this is the spot for you. There are multiple locations and may have a different latte at some but not others which makes it worthwhile to visit them all at some point. Came here with 4 friends to tried them all one day and my favorite was the Holy Grail & Yuzu Salt. I've been recently trying to cut back on caffeine and ordered a decaf one...and the quality did not change. Just as delicious as the regular one with caffeine, and I was able to sleep after having it around 5pm. Thank goodness for amazing decaf lattes here. read more

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This was a first stop on my recent trip to Portland, and I enjoyed it very much, even though THEY DO NOT ACCEPT ANY CASH! (As a SoCal person, this was shocking to me, yet I get it: safety first - I think the area may have had a few issues a few years back? It was lovely now.) My group that I was with has many dietary restrictions, so I really liked that they didn't give us any hassle at all about bringing in our GF treats from a bakery x the street, to enjoy with our coffee. It was a great start to a very fun vaca. Would definitely return! read more

Never Coffee - I’ll NEVER skip this place when I’m in Portland! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I got the "hunny" and my girlfriend got a matcha. The matcha came from a squeeze bottle and was not whisked. Inevitably, it tasted terrible. Just milky unmixed bitterness. The hunny was a mixture of coffeee flavors that was simply not good. The actual flavor of coffee was completely drowned. Service was bland, pretty apathetic barista. Place is nice however, good decor and nice branding. Music is good but quite loud read more