Between the freshly roasted Costa Rica, the absurdly good Americano and a delicious pastry, I'd say…read morethe stop at Carnellian was well worth it. Great service, wonderful atmosphere and great people. 10/10 recommend.

The vibes were great, staff were nice, and everything was tasty. Unfortunately, though, I have to…read morerate this down because my husband and I both had allergic reactions to something (we're both allergic to nuts). We're not sure what it was, it could have been the morning bun so I asked a barista. The pastries have some allergen information in the placards but when I get an allergic reaction, I want to make sure and ask. They looked through the ingredients list/binder and they couldn't find the ingredients for the morning bun. Luckily, my husband and my allergies are pretty mild, but this seems pretty dangerous. If you have any kind of allergy, I don't think this is the place for you.

this place has been on my radar for a while and i'm so glad i tried it! they serve rice bowls with…read moreplenty of toppings and the workers are very sweet. you order at the counter and there are menus next to it. my friend got the lamb rice bowl and i got a chicken bowl that had chickpeas at the bottom of the bowl (forgot what they were called ) my bowl had some tzatziki sauce on the left side and some broth on the right side. both were fantastic! i also had pita chips lining the edge of the bowl and they gave every bite such a satisfying crunch. the portions are perfect and i also love how there was a side of pickles. i hope to come back and try more of their menu! can't recommend this place enough

***Update - bad gastrointestinal very next morning / partner in equal distress - not going back -…read morelowered from 3 star to 2 star *** Ordered The Original. Was very 'soupy' and heavy on yogurt. Falafel was flavorful, but for $8 a little expensive for the portion. Two people running the restaurant, so the food came out at different times. Fries were soggy. One of the apps had a lot of olive oil in it, poured off a quarter cup. Wouldn't order the Original again, but other dishes looked interesting (half eaten before I could get a full picture). Mixed reviews around the table.

Went here with my boyfriend on a sunny Wednesday, and honestly, it was such a vibe. The moment we…read morewalked in, we were greeted by the coziest atmosphere -- sunshine spilling through the windows, soft music in the background, and that perfect mix of coffee and comfort in the air. The baristas were super friendly and made our drinks with care (you can tell they love what they do). I got an iced dirty chai that was chef's kiss -- smooth, creamy, and not too sweet. My boyfriend ordered a simple black coffee, and he was impressed by how bold and fresh it tasted. We sat outside for a while, soaking in the weather and people-watching, and it felt like the perfect little midweek escape. Definitely one of those local gems you can't help but come back to -- chill, creative, and full of good energy.

But I need a coffee after swimming across the street.Perfect location.Price fair,ambience great.read more

Late in reviewing, but had to shout out to everyone who works there-How great you all were to…read moreaccommodate us! My son got married in June and I hosted the Italian dinner party for 28 the night before- We got every wonderful cookie, sweet, baked good you had to offer up as desserts and all of our bread from you to accompany the homemade ravioli dishes- EVERYTHING was spectacularly delicious- and I cannot Thank you enough for all your help in planning, preparing and having ready for our pickup- Much appreciation and continued success!!!

It blows my mind how slept on some of the best PDX spots are…read more Mole Mole runs burritos here and Bella's is the Queen reigning victorious when it comes to quality tasting Italian sandwiches that are sizable enough to satisfy me, the ultimate foodie beast. Every bite of this thing was sensory overload and flat out perfection. The meat quality was pristine and savory with the right amount of each ingredient. The vibe is so relaxing inside and it was such a treat to enjoy this sandwich for lunch which brought back the mouth feel of a Italian Godfather sandwich that I used to enjoy as a child in the Bay Area. Polite and mellow staff. Please support the GOATS of PDX sandwich bliss. Will be here monthly. Straight fire.

First time at Heart today. I ordered an oat milk cardamom latte and my sister had cold brew. I was…read moreglad they had plant milk but was disappointing the only choice was oat. I prefer soy as it steams better IMHO and oat can make me feel a little ill. Still, the coffee was pretty good. Not amazing but I drank it with enjoyment. I asked about food but they were sold out of all pastries. The interior was fairly quiet - there was chill music playing and the decor was fairly sparse. This made for a mentally relaxing cafe experience. They have tables for 2 or 4, with a request to reserve the large tables for groups of 3+. They do not have WiFi. The place was not busy while there - the cold brew showed up very quickly, the latte took longer but it was a reasonable time. The bathrooms are shared with other businesses (like a yoga place) and were clean and quiet, also. Overall, it's decent. The quiet atmosphere bumps it from 3 to 4 that the coffee alone might have merited.

Heart is a great place to go if you get overwhelmed easily…read more $12 for an iced latte and scone. Not the worst I've seen. Their simple decor and non complicated menu options makes it hard to feel overwhelmed. I came in 20 minutes after they opened at 7 am. I was greeted by a solo barista who had a grounding and pleasant presence. I got a cardamom latte with oat milk and based on the cardamom taste alone, I'm going to assume it was house made syrup. Very sweet and fragrant, and not overpowering. The espresso had a nice toasted taste that complimented the drink. The espresso gave me nice energy throughout the day and wasn't too acidic The pastry options are plentiful and all look well made. Their orange olive oil cake looked yummy but I opted for the lemon poppyseed scone as a safe choice. It was solid texture, not too soft and tasted more buttery as I ate it. Was also able to save some of it for later as it was filling. Parking wasn't the best as you have to turn left to residential, but it was easy to get a spot. They update their website on whether or not they have WiFi and they don't currently have it. It was a great drink that I would come again to get but I save my 5 star reviews for extraordinary beverages. I'm excited to try a matcha next time.

Great coffee, a beautiful coffee shop, and a name that couldn't be more accurate. Keeper Coffee is…read moredefinitely a keeper. The drinks and baked goods get full marks from me. Everything tasted fantastic and looked just as good as it tasted. My cappuccino alone was enough to win me over, but the charming space sealed the deal. The shop has a cozy, thoughtfully designed vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer.The staff were friendly and efficient, but the lines were so long that we only had a few minutes with them. Clearly, a lot of people have discovered this gem. My only real gripe is the seating situation. Space is limited, and finding a table can be a challenge. It takes away a bit from the otherwise relaxed coffee-shop atmosphere when you're constantly keeping an eye out for an open seat.

This is a really nice local coffee shop that sells excellent coffee and is always busy…read more I have no complaints other than the price. Not that I blame them, but be prepared to openeth thy wallet.

The staff here are unbelievably nice. So nice, in fact, that after grabbing breakfast here I felt…read morethe need to immediately leave a review, and that never happens. I ordered a breakfast panini with gf bread and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was perfect. I went with basic for the breakfast sandwich since it was right before they were closing - it was good, they got the bread very crispy which, if you have to eat gluten free then you know it makes a huge difference. Next time I go I'm going to try one of their more unusual ones instead (this time I just did bacon/egg/cheese). The inside is very chill. They have a ton of art for sale, along with great stickers, and I even saw a zine, which takes me back. I wish I lived closer because this would definitely be a regular spot for me. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great spot to chill, with super nice people.

Another quick stop into a local coffee shop, so many around me I have a new choice each time. This…read morewas a stop recently, today, and it was also a simple drop by for my go to drink an oatmilk cappuccino. Music was enjoyable so we had a little boogie. Vegan options for pastries and drinks, inside seating only but plenty, lots of space and a classic small neighborhood vibe. The drink, space and service were all good.

The menu at this place is so cute and nerdy! All their foods and drinks are based on games and…read morefantasy. It all tastes pretty good too! Their presentation is what really shines though, everything is so beautiful when it's given to you. The staff were friendly when I went to one of their events, and the atmosphere is cozy and warm. It's located in a game store so if you order anything you can bring it to your table where you can borrow one of the games to play. It's a really lovely experience.

I wanna shout out Drake he's always making my coffee just the way I like it. All the food staff is…read morevery helpful. RUBY is a perfect fit to the staff. Your food is the best around.. Thank you to all the staff for being friendly and very helpful!! You rock !

If I pay over $8 for a tiny coffee it better be good and this place was delicious. I tried the iced…read moreegg coffee and it tasted like dessert while also having a good caffeine kick. The flavor is very unique. A creamy thick egg foam with tiny chunks of minty chocolate and a strong hit of Vietnamese coffee is the perfect pick me up. Service was fast and nice. They were out of flavored croissants but what was left did look good. I'm excited to go back. There are 2 parking lots and lots of table seating inside and a few tables outside.

This might be one of the *worst* coffee experiences I've ever had. For context, my favorite coffee…read moreis vietnamese coffee, I've been to Vietnam more than once and have had their coffee all over, in different styles, and I have drank it most of my life (backed by validated opinions from Vietnamese friends and family) so I feel like I have a pretty good handle on what is considered good, strong, and/or quality coffee, especially for this type. From the moment we entered, it brought me back to Vietnam (one of the more modern shops) - it looked so promising. It was really cute, and pictures of the drinks looked nice (all presented very well in glass tumblers, platters, and more), so I was really excited to try their coffee. I should've trusted the mediocre reviews I'd read instead of my eyes. I ordered at the counter, to which I was asked if I wanted dine in (they had glass cups) vs to-go cups, and we opted for dine-in. Took us a while to find a table for 4 but finally we got it and planned to drink our coffee and soak in the vibes. We had gotten a physical order number stand for the table. 15 or so minutes later I saw some drinks on the counter, but they were in to-go cups so I assumed they weren't ours. Finally after 30-40 min later, someone brought the drinks to our table. Not even an apology or mention of how late it was. It was a busy day so I understood that it took a while, but my hot coffee was no longer hot (at all). The ice had melted into both the cold drinks - one friend said her drink wasn't very strong, but drinkable (her first time trying vietnamese coffee), and the other friend said hers tasted like water (and she has had vietnamese coffee many times before). I pointed out the drinks had sat on the counter for that long and were no longer fresh *and* they weren't in glass cups - they said they had run out of glasses (didn't bother to tell us) - but since drinks weren't to temp, they remade 2 of the 3 drinks (since friend #1 didnt care). It took another 20 min. We weren't in a huge rush but were celebrating 2 birthdays in our group of 4, with more plans ahead, and had only planned about 20-30 min for our coffee stop since we had to go back to our hotel to pack up and wanted to rest a bit before checkout - but we were running so behind we didn't have time for rest and started to become in a rush which ruined the rest of our morning. After 20 min, I finally got my hot egg coffee, and it was complete liquid on top. Not how an egg coffee should be, and it didn't have any egg flavor like it should. The waiter said maybe the egg melted due to the hot coffee (um, egg is protein, it doesnt just melt?? and it should be thick and sit on top, not dissolve straight into the drink... hence egg "top") and she also said egg should be flavorless (but also wrong, because quality egg foam should have an eggy flavor). Also the coffee again wasn't even hot, it was vaguely warm. It didnt taste good and was not a proper egg coffee - but the waitress, after giving the excuses why the egg top was like that, said "well what do you want me to do? the cold one wouldve probably been better" (clearly starting to get annoyed). I had already paid and waited that long so I just asked for it to be remade cold since thats what she had suggested for the egg top to not "melt." Another 10-15 min goes by and finally I have my coffee. It was just as horrible, watery, flavorless and incorrectly made as the hot version. Of course I just took this since we needed to leave and just gave up since I wasnt going to get it remade again (which by the way I practically NEVER ask for remakes but this was too pricey and I really needed a coffee that morning, and it was only bc it was so, so bad AND she offered for them to remake it), but ultimately I couldn't drink it so it got tossed and I didn't have more time to get any caffeine that morning. Friend number 2 said her remade coffee was still really weak and didn't like hers either - she ended up buying a coffee somewhere else to add to hers later in the day as she also didnt finish hers that morning (even more disappointed as that was part of her birthday celebration and she loves vietnamese coffee). Moral of the story is... bad service. Bad coffee (at least how it was made, cant even tell the quality of the actual beans since it was so weak). They don't know how to make egg coffee at all (and sadly that was what I was most excited for since not many places offer it). But cute spot, for the vibes. Parking can be hard if busy. They sell vietnamese coffee beans (which is another perk if you like to buy specifically these beans like me) but they don't let you smell or taste any of it, no samples, so not sure how you're supposed to be able to tell if you want it unless you buy like a drip or espresso made there? Also they sell food and that looked good but after that experience my friends and I definitely would not come back. Come at your own discretion.