When I think of the word 'Sterling' I think of something that dazzles. It's outstanding by nature. In this case, the experience truly lives up to the name. The shop is situated in an iconic part of NW 21st; it exudes sophisticated and timeless charm. Stepping inside, you see the historical bones of the building laced with modern touches of hip decor and thoughtful design. It's a bit retro and a bit edgy all while being chic, so it's very well aligned with Portland itself. Sit on a live edge bench! Enjoy a marshmallow stick. Stare at the luxurious wallpaper. But don't let these things deter you from the epic coffee experience that awaits you. Subtly smooth, adequately bold and flavors aplenty... all served with a smile. The staff is incredibly friendly. My drink was even delivered my table by the barista! The bathroom is clean and parking is available on the street. They have all the classics and then some. There were aromas of homemade chai permeating the space as I sipped my coffee. This is an experience that can't be boiled down to 'just coffee.' It's not just another errand when you're in NW either. It's the kind of place where a random stranger next to you says aloud that 'this is the best coffee in Portland' as you walk by. And they mean it. One of my favorite coffee experiences of the year so far. It's memorable on many levels, and the atmosphere aligns so well with the vibrancy of our city. You owe it to yourself, and to maintaining the true spirit of Portland, to stop in, stay and sip a while. There's no better way to identify with Sterling than through firsthand experience. See you there soon. read more

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Great coffee and friendly service . Loved their decoration inside will be back ! Hope they add more food options read more

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Ok. So this spot is magic. I walked into the pitch perfect environmental blend of eclectic industrial decor that felt like Greenwich Village in the late 1990s with a just right touch of right now ambiance. Every lovely barista and sever smiled in their authentic way (read here: broody, quirky warm, and maudlin) respectively. My Americano (which I'm always prepared to pay $6+ for) was under 4 bux... a point I made to my (broody smile, and dreamy ink) barista who agreed and chatted with me a bit. It was like Portland in the late 1990s, y'all. And not just because PM Dawn was in the speakers. Genuine nice and mind your business kind of place in those minutes I sipped while awaiting my BFF (also from the 90s). I hope to make it back over the Other River to see if it was a moment, a mood, or enduring magic. Made my morning. read more

delicious drinks, nice chill vibes and baristas u can trust. also cant go wrong w a latte but if i was recommending, id say getting a nice vanilla latte and hot! if youre able to, enjoy it onsite rather than taking it to go read more

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7.9/10 iced vanilla latte with oat. Atmosphere of the place was def a vibe too. Will be back. read more

Sterling Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped in this morning for the first time and this place immediately gives you a great vibe, friendly service with people who care. Had my go to Iced Latte with oak milk and honey, was very good, creamy with a very good flavor, i do wish it had a little more of a coffee flavor, but that is just being super picky. So...if you are in the area, this is a must stop! Loved this place! Coach "aka the coffee guy" Berokoff read more

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I didn't plan on stopping by today, but I'm glad I did! The shop is super quaint with friendly staff and plenty of indoor seating. They sell pastries and also have a wall of merchandise. I felt like the prices were fair, and my decaf breve latte tasted incredible. I will definitely be back now that I know you exist. :)))) read more

Sterling Coffee Roasters - Decaf breve Latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Flavorful chai, perfect for warming up to the cold weather. Plus a fun aesthetic touch with the stamped logo on the cups! read more

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Great coffee shop. Great atmosphere. Great baristas. Always some tasty pasties. Close to Couch park too :) read more

I love sterling's coffee!! They have good ambiance in the store, very cozy but often crowded so not my favorite study spot. The coffee is delicious and you can get it in 5 lbs bags for a much better deal. They also have fun seasonal drinks usually- I especially liked when they did an espresso tonic. read more

We were in the area and wanted something quick and cold. We saw the seasonal drink - Sundance - which had orange bitters and syrup with expresso and sparkling water and orange creame. The drink was interesting in a good way and was refreshing for the warm day read more

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Very cool and chic coffee shop, the place has a dark accent wall along with some wood and greenery accents. The music playing was more on the upbeat side so the ambiance was more party like than chill coffee shop vibes. I was in the festive mood so I got one of their seasonal specials: the Maple Sage Latte. I forgot to order the latte as decaf so I asked to have it made with decaf and the barista was so kind and remade it for me. Overall I liked my drink, both the maple and sage flavors were a bit muted but it was still delicious. read more

Sterling Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

me hot chocolate me not know if coffee at this special coffee roaster place good. me hot chocolate nummy nummy chocolate taste maybe idk mouth always burn with hot drinks cause me like the pain. me hot chocolate me happy no matter what! read more

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Wonderful coffee. I ordered a small latte and it was perfect. Definitely will be back. I like that they care about each drink, even if it seems a little busy in there. read more

Sterling Coffee Roasters - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Coffee is a 5/5 but my chocolate croissant was more like a 4/5 -- still good but I've had better! Maybe I need to try their other pastries. The barista was super friendly and the vibe is really on point. Pretty busy on a Saturday morning but not too crazy.. looks like a good place to work too if you can get a seat! read more

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Amazing coffee shop for people who care more about specialty coffee beans, as opposed to specialty coffee syrups. I've been here multiple times, but most recently ordered the rhubarb-mint aerocano. It was perfectly balanced with just enough mint to give a menthol sensation without being overpowering and just enough rhubarb to complement the beans. I look forward to many more cups of their coffee in the future. read more

I love sterling! Their coffee is so good. I love that the staff dresses really nice. They are very very nice too. The inside of the cafe is big and open and bright. There is lots of seating but it's sometimes pretty full. I went back in February when they had rose cardamom syrup and it was so good. Changed my life. read more

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Drove all the way to downtown just to try this coffee shop. There's a lot of cute little shops around here as well. The weather here is amazing. The inside of the coffee shop is so cute and very packed for a Sunday morning. We got a caramel latte, one iced and one hot with oat milk. Def would recommend read more

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Late review. I was in PDX last month and we always make it a habit to stop by on our last day (11/6). Not only was the coffee terrific as always, but the exceptional customer service, ambience and music (Mark Anthony)! Eric stopped by, chatted with us, and you can tell he loves what he does and his team. The female barista (I can't recall her name), was so friendly and entertaining, as she provided a refill of their amazing batch brew. If I could give Sterling Coffee Roasters 10 stars I would! My favorite local coffee roaster in PDX. Cheers read more

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I love this place! It was a great spot to post up with my laptop when I first landed in PDX and was waiting to meet a friend. I actually took the light rail straight (45 min or so) from the airport to Providence Park ($2.50) , and walked about 0.5 mi to get here. Super easy distance and just a lovely journey. The baristas were super nice. There is ample seating, fun merch, WiFi, and a bathroom. I thoroughly enjoyed my spiced chai, or holiday chai. It was essentially a dirty chai with cozy fall flavors and beautiful latte art! read more

Sterling Coffee Roasters - Holiday Spice Latte (essentially a jazzed up Dirty Chai) - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've met great people here, and had my order covered the one time I brought in cash (they only take card). Great service, drinks, and they've got good merch if you've got the dime for it. Usually busy, but the line moves fast in my experience. read more

My cortado / drip combo here was perfection. A quaint, cozy shop perfect for a midday pick-me-up while watching the rain read more

Sterling Coffee Roasters - cortado and drip coffee - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My favorite travel coffee location. I've visited countless coffee shops throughout my travels, to include: local area, the US, Mexico, Canada, Italy and Germany. Sterling Coffee is my absolute favorite when traveling. Only place I've ever gone back to while in the area. Usually, I'll try a spot only once so I get a variety of what the area has to offer. I saw no need after our first experience and the second experience was just as great. I'd even have stopped by before flying out, but we were leaving before they opened. You can tell coffee is serious here and the focus, because the counter is the focal positioned to be the focal point of the entire room. However, the staff and owner are anything but intimidating and willing to answer questions, make suggestions based off preference and explain their daily selections. Also, I've never seen multiple options for house blends and they each be unique. Simple, but it's that type of detail that resonates. For me, the biggest wow moment was how the espresso flight was presented and served (didn't get a photo, that's mybad). They split the presentation in half, served in a custom board and suggest how to experience each espresso and also cleanse your palate. This also ensures your shots are fresh and hot. Inside and outside is cafe-vibe through and through. Refurbished food furniture, small tables, live plants and big entry windows. It's great for sitting and enjoying or grabbing and going. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The seasonal chocolate orange flavor sounded too good to pass up. It was good, but I was a bit underwhelmed- could use a tad more flavoring and thought it was overpriced. Good vibes here though. read more

Sterling Coffee Roasters - Chocolate orange latte - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great coffee, roasted well and served strong. Not cheap but gives value for your dollars. Pleasant place to hang for a bit too. read more

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Wow, Sterling Coffee. Just wow. Great coffee, great staff - they knoooow their coffee. Located in Nob Hill, Sterling is a quaint cafe serving bold coffee and tea lattes. They roast their own beans and offer coffee flights! All the baristas are extremely knowledgeable about coffee and provide recommendations based on your flavor preference. A sleek interior with black and wood contrasts, Sterling is dapper and dresses to impress. There is often a line out the door, but service is efficient and friendly. They have small tables inside and a larger table in the back, and it fills up quickly during the day. Wifi is fast and I always enjoy getting work done here. With the other coffee options in the area, Sterling holds their competition. Sterling is great, and definitely worth adding to the best coffee shops in Portland! read more

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The blond barista made me a honey late that was so good, I had to go back later for another one! Trust me, I drink a lot of coffee and this is hands down the best coffee spot in downtown Portland! Thank you again! read more

Saved the best for last. Ordered an iced chocorange latte and chocolate croissant. Sterling did not disappoint. Delicious coffee and croissan, modern atmosphere, friendly service. Definitely recommend! read more

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We were in the mood for some good coffee while visiting Portland so we decided to checkout Sterling Roasters. Quality of coffee: Good. We tried their holiday special latte and it was super good and full of flavors of cinnamon and cardamon. Décor: trendy and relaxed. There was comfortable seating next to the windows and the whole place had a very cozy feeling to it. Cleanliness: good. The tables were being kept clean regularly. Service: good. The whole place was being run by just 3 girls who were very busy but they made sure to answer our questions and serve coffeee with a smile. Price: Typical $5-$6 for a fancy coffee drink. If you're in the mood for some excellent coffee in a relaxed atmosphere then Sterling is a good choice. read more

It was a busy place, which raised our expectations. We ordered an americano and a latte, but both tasted a bit watered down compared to what we're used to in the Bay Area. While you could still pick up the coffee flavor, it lacked the strong, bold profile we prefer. Decent, but not quite the standout we were hoping for. read more

Came here for a mid-day mid-week cup of coffee. It was a busy place. Nice interior, but no seating available. Ordered my coffee after a brief wait in life. Staff were friendly. Coffee was ready pretty quickly and tasty. Sat at a table outside - the ambiance wasn't that nice on the sidewalk. Overall, the experience was just ok. read more

Good local café vibes for any NW local. Sterling is lucky to have an almost complete monopoly of the NW 21st area, and their stunning interior makes you want to spend more time here. I enjoyed the Frencg-style bistro tables and chairs indoors, but I could also envision a few Americans complaining about small sizes. If you need a big table, go to Starbucks. There is normally a line and several orders ahead of you, so definitely be patient as you wait for any order that is not drip coffee. I was surprised to see how high the prices for espresso or macchiatos were, with my order coming to $5.75 for a single macchiato. There are more affordable options nearby, but, the staff and ambience is nice if you have time to sit. read more

Great coffee, great staff. Lattes are always delicious. Only downside is that they run out fast or perhaps just have minimal baked goods available so we always have to go down the street to Ken's to get a pastry to enjoy with our coffee. read more

Good coffee, nice service, good internet. Like the plants and the seats were comfortable

Excellent espresso. Knowledgeable, friendly staff. They serve their own blend. One of the best espresso shots I've had in Portland, up there with Spella and JVein. read more

It was my second time coming here, I did not remember much about my first visit. I was in the area and I recalled being here once, so I decided to try it again. The hot latte was one of the best ones that I had lately. Idk how to explain it other than smooth tasting even unsweetened. Service was great, they actually delivered my drink to the table. I am not sure how they know which order is for which person since the people who took my order and delivered it were different. Friendly service overall. They have several seats inside, but each table has 2 chairs. I recommend this place, I had really good experience. read more

Sterling Coffee is a beautiful cafe on 21st that offers some great seating, kind staff, and wonderful drinks. I tried their maple cider which they just released yesterday! It's amazing and I would recommend it to any fellow cider lovers. We didn't have any food so I can't speak to that. But they do have some great merch available to the side of the order line. As for ambiance you can see in the pictures that they have created an inviting and fun space to grab I stopped by for my 24th birthday and had a wonderful time. It was well worth a birthday stop and would be a great spot for any day. Make sure to get here before the maple cider goes away because you won't want to miss it! read more

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I am absolutely blown away by my experience here! I ordered a flight of coffee (for myself), which comes with 2 drip and 2 shots espresso. If you aren't a heavy coffee drinker this may be a lot of coffee for you so be aware! The baristas were very knowledgeable in their coffee and explained what they were thoroughly. Some were bitter, some were fruity, but all of them were soooo delicious. I'm definitely coffee-d out. I had a round pastry with it, also delicious. The cafe is VERY pet friendly. There were about 5 dogs here while I was here, and they even had some dog treats available. Very cozy and cute environment to relax. Now the best for the last: the service. There were 4 employees today which was very nice to see they don't understaff people. They seem to work very well with each other and seemed like they were having fun while working. I love supporting businesses that treats their employees well so this was nice to see. read more

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With all the coffee competition in Portland, Sterling definitely sticks out amongst the rest! From the outstanding & warm staff, to the dazzling atmosphere, this place is nothing short of an absolute gem in the Rose City. The espresso is second to none, and their "Blendo Stupendo" blend is a must try for locals and tourists alike. You can tell that the owner has a heart for the coffee scene, as he explained to me all the different types of blends and fun facts that each of them had to offer. My only issue is that I wish I would have tried this place much sooner, as I had been hearing about it for some time. With all that being said, I can assure that I will be a regular customer at Sterling for a long time! read more

One of the Best coffee places in the NW on 21st. Great vibes inside, checkout that rubarb pastry and almond croissant! They are a sexy match on my plate! It's bomb small b-fast eats and we didn't even want to go to Ken's Artisan after to wait in the line. Ok, wife enjoys their ice vanilla latte or hot latte given the weather and I go for cold brews. they just have a "cold coffee" and it's different, plus no coconut milk (classic too pricy for them to stock) so I try the alt mylks but it's never the same. Their Cafe au lait (half coffee half streamed milk) is great. We go here or Coffee Time on the regular. My star scale: Amazing-5 Great-4 Good-3 read more

Sterling Coffee Roasters - Rubarb + almond croissant and latte all day - Coffee Roasteries Near Me - Portland, Oregon