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    The Great North

    4.0 (24 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Lavender oat milk latte
    Sara A.

    Simple and to the point coffee shop in the Alberta Arts District. The shop was clean with simple decor and ample seating. There are a few small tables outside, and the tables inside are fairly large; great for working! Staff was very professional and kind, and the coffee was served quickly. There are food options, and they make their own syrup and milks! Pro Tip: Grab a punch card at the counter so you can start racking up the points!

    Suppose to be a latte with oat milk.

    The ambiance of this cafe had all the signs of great coffee and pastries. However, the cappuccino was far from great. Tasted more like a poorly executed drip coffee. There was no foam, just milk and the coffee tasted bland. The same was also true for the Lattes. The pastries were marginal. I do appreciate the effort and service.

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    5 months ago

    So chill and relaxing! One of the best chai's I ever had! Highly recommended for no fuss chilling with great coffee and chai!

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    3 years ago

    Love this place. Formerly Vita, has more or less the same menu and interior. My go-to cafe anytime I'm visiting Northeast Portland.

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    1 year ago

    Really yummy iced matcha, happy to find a place that uses ceremonial grade. We LOVED their espresso blend in a latte. Great stuff!

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    2 years ago

    Nice interior. Decent coffee. Less than friendly staff. No fresh food ("oven broken"?). Yesterday's grocery store danish inedible.

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    2 years ago

    Good service, nice espresso drinks, good atmosphere to work in. Their decaf is surprisingly tasty, too.

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    I had the plant based breakfast sandwich and drip coffee.

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