Let me start out by saying I will def be back! Great customer service. The atmosphere makes you want to hang out, the food makes you want to come back! I didn't even try a drink today and I'm sold. I got the Romesco toast and it was delicious. My only complaint is one of my poached eggs was over cooked. Bummer. I'll be back to try more food and a drink though! read more

Upper Left is my go-to cafe, and easily one of my favorite local roasters in Portland. As someone who doesn't write yelp reviews, the folks here prove that they are worth some praise! I have had consistently good espresso (they always have a blend and rotating single origin to choose from, both of which are spectacular), as well as a wide selection of tea and pastries. The space is beautiful, there's always great music in the cafe, and the baristas never fail to make me feel welcome and cared for :-) They clearly care about what they do and demonstrate knowledge and transparency about their coffee and other products. Shout out to Amethyst and Kate! read more

This was my first Portland coffee experience, and I'm so glad I picked this spot. The inside is bright and spacious, with outdoor seatings that adds to the cool vibe. Service is very friendly and attentive, the cappuccino was satisfying (not too much, not too lightweight either) and the avocado toast was awesome. WOO! read more

The inside is nice and clean, not a lot of seating outside, and they're bar height. Parking is challenging, since it's street only. I came here on a Sunday, around 3 pm. I asked for a medium sized ristretto latte, and a decaf latte for my friend. Both are very good. Baristas are a little on the snobby side, but maybe it's because they've been there all day, and is ready to go home. They close at 4, or 5, I think? Not a lot of regular pastries (not gluten free, granola-earthy-blueberry-what-not) and supposedly they have good food too. I will come back on an earlier time and sit inside. Heads up. Saw someone here ( a customer) typing on a typewriter. If those things annoy you, then just a fair warning. (Also, if those things annoy you, why are you in Portland again?) no hate, just love. read more

Coffee is full of depth. First coffee place I've been to that actually put real vanilla BEAN in my drink. That was a pleasant surprise. Don't know if they still do that, so don't hold it against them if they don't do that for you..still really delicious. read more

Amazing latte, good variety of pastries and great space. The guy working the at the counter today was unpleasant , impatient and borderline rude. Since there's other great coffee places in PDX, don't know if I'm up for going back for bad service. read more

One of my favorite places for coffee in south east Portland. Always very sweet staff and great coffee. They have amazing open faced sandwiches, toast, and pastries as well! read more

The vibe and service was good, but I was not impressed with their coffee. It was similar to many other hipster Portland coffee places, but even lighter on the roast and therefore too bright/grassy for my taste. I will stick to Coava and Heart. read more

Delicious coffee and fabulous people. There's plenty of seating in an open and gently engaging atmosphere. Beautiful toast and satisfying food offerings with Gluten free bread available. read more

Okay, so the coffee here is good, and the food is also good. But, it's not outstanding, though the prices would like to make you believe that it is. $7.00 for a latte is pretty whacky, especially when there are so many other great coffee shops nearby that charge $5.00 or less for an equally good latte. Upper Left is fun for a splurge every few weeks, but it's not the place to go if you're looking to find your daily coffee spot. read more

Very nice bright atmosphere. We stopped in for a coffee and danish (cheese apple danish) both were really good. Staff was very friendly and the service was quick. read more

Good variety of drinks and food. A lot of natural sunlight with all the glass. However, it smells a bit funky in here, but your nose will adjust. Lots of table space for studying. read more

Upper Left Roasters - Mocha. Perfect sweetness for me (not too sweet). - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Execellent coffee in a really nice environment. Not too crowed when we where there. Well worth a visit! read more

Upper Left Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

this is such a cute coffee shop in an amazing neighborhood. I recommend coming here for a pour over and an avocado toast to pair it with. For someone who takes their coffee seriously I CAN EASILY VOUCH FOR THIS PLACE read more

Excellent coffee, delicious food (Turkish eggs: wow) and a special atmosphere....updating my last review since there is this new group of attentive, on-the-ball, cheerful behind-the-counter people. read more

Best selections of light, delicious toasts in town. A real treat. Great atmosphere, minimalistic. Friendly baristas and counter employees. Outdoor seating is nice! read more

Super clean and chill ambient decor is what awaits you on this large corner spot coffee shop.. The staff are really nice and the iced mocha was crazy good. Plus it's close to the Helium Comedy club so that's a plus!! read more

Upper Left Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's like if Apple designed a coffee shop: extremely well-designed and clean, with a great menu and fair prices. Great for a quick caffeine zap. -1 star for the thoroughly unfriendly cashier - hipsters be hipstering. read more

I'm a fan of Upper Left Roasters. I go here when I want to walk away from my office and get a solid espresso drink & something light to eat and I'm happy with my choice every time. (PS: they also make their own almond blend milk and that's dope). This review in particular though, is about their special drink the Coquito (please don't ever take it off the menu!), which has coconut milk, anise/clove syrup & espresso & they were selling it to raise money for Puerto Rico from the 4th to the 10th of this month. WOW. I'm not a sweet drink gal normally but I'm a fan of the coquito. I've only tried one of their toasts - also a special - which had delicata squash, goat cheese and balsamic on it and it was really good. Definitely a filling/healthyish breakfast while I'm working and forget to bring food. I will say, the drinks are average priced but the food is a little pricey (I think, for toast) -but, well worth it for good-quality ingredients. Most of the time it's pretty crowded in here, which makes setting up meetings mid-day pretty hard but getting food/coffee to go is always an awesome experience! Thanks Upper Left! read more

Not sure why this place has such a high rating. One of the few cups of coffee I could not drink. The prices are ridiculously high -- $1.50 to add almond milk - .50 is the norm. Must be the cold industrial environment and equally cold service that makes this place so great :-) read more

Really poor business model. They seem to love people with a laptop and a cup of coffee over people paying money for food and drink. We were a group of 3 looking for a new place to regularly meet before work. They cut off food service at 3:00. One of our group got food and the other 2 ordered a few minutes past and were denied. When we pointed this out the counter gal said my boss has cut it off. When we pointed out that we would be sitting with one person served food and two not, the gal stuck her lower lip out in a pout and said sorryeeee. We won't be back, this is just poor customer service. The coffee was as good as anywhere else. read more

Absolutely delicious coffee. Drip, espresso, all of it. Friendly baristas. Pretty efficient, especially for a "fancy" coffee joint where the employees can often be ludicrously slow. Good vibe, good environment, good people. Sometimes seating is hard to find, but that's my only complaint. The pastries are delicious, and the hot, kitchen-made foods are outstanding. read more

Great coffee shop. It's spacious, bright, and modern. It's a great space to study/work in. The lattes are perfect and they offer a great selection of small bites. read more

The staff at upper left roasters was very kind, they patiently explained the different coffee styles and roasts. The space is very clean and open. Great natural lighting and open. The coffee was very good. Great addition to the Portland coffee scene read more

The coffee here is SO SO good! I was super impressed by the quality. I also appreciated how open the space was; the atmosphere felt very chic to me, and the music was great. Honestly, this is a must for anyone who appreciates high quality coffee and a cool atmosphere to enjoy it in! Check it out! read more

Their chocolate chip cookie is the perfect walking snack. Do you ever see people walking and think, gosh darn-it, they need a cookie?! Give them a cookie! PS: their lattes are great too. read more

Had the cold brew and the smoked ham on sourdough. There's a layer of pesto under the ham with arugula.

Nice establishment. Busy but not overwhelming. Had the cold brew which was tasty. Not the best but better than average. Also had the breakfast BLT which had a tomato aioli, turkey bacon, wilted kale and an egg on toast. I added avocado. The aioli was a little too sweet but the rest of the open-face sandwich didn't disappoint. I was impressed something so good looking and tasty came out of a small prep area. read more

I don't know why it's taking me so long to officially declare this my favorite coffee spot. I'm barely a coffee drinker, but I'd jitter for life if every cup of coffee tasted like theirs. Drip, pour over, espresso, latte.... I have to stop writing about their coffee before I break my no-coffee-after-9:47pm rule. So how about the killer music that they play? Or the trendy, minimalist decor? Or the thick Country Wheat toast with avocado, radishes, poached egg and pickled peppers? Mmmmmm! Can these people do nothing wrong? ...Ok ok, there was that one morning when someone let the barista with bad taste in 80s hip-hop pick the music, and also the volume. read more

Came here solely because of the gorgeous avocado toast photos and it did not disappoint. The staff here is so pleasant and sweet. I just about wanted to step back in shock at how patient the baristas were, even cheerfully grabbing me more hot water for my tea. The vibes are a mix of Portland's hipsters and young 30-somthing parents. I really wish Seattle wasn't so cray cray with rent prices because I would live and die by a cute little cafe as this in my neighborhood. read more

I have have never had better avocado toast in my life. The avocado is generously put on the bread in the bread is homemade. Also the egg on top and peppers and spices is incredible. You definitely pay for what you get. My mom had the banana nut butter toast and loved it. The coffee is only OK, but the aesthetic is amazing and modern and cute. Lots of parking read more

Avo toast perfected - that's what you get at Upper Left, along with friendly service from the baristas and a mean iced americano. It was fairly busy - lots of students and professionals on their laptops. Patio was even full. If I lived in Portland this would definitely be my own to-go spot to get some work done. read more

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A modern and minimalistic coffee joint. My pourover was solid, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't eye other peoples' toast (which really just looks like a huge open faced sandwich) - it looked fantastic. I was here on vacation, but I can see this being a great place to work or study as there are lots of seating options and free wifi (nope, they're not so hipster that they take that away!). A shoutout for the fantastic service here too. When the staff realized they'd forgotten to make my pourover, the manager came over and gave me a card for a free drink on the house. read more

Best breakfast I've had all week! Whoever is poaching those eggs is a master. And their house made almond macadamia milk is the creamiest, most wonderful thing. Also the place is super pretty, aesthetically. read more

Great coffee, amazing food and a great staff. The prices are a bit steep, but they always deliver. They use good quality ingredients, and the coffee they roast is delicious. It's always a pleasure to come here. read more

This place has great for groups and individuals. They have a variety of drinks and food to choose from. They also have wifi if you need it.

I love that they make their own almond-mac milk. The chai lattes are aways tasty. I'm kind of done being charged extra for dairy alternatives in portland. prices for dairy alt are about the same for milk. Anyway, great atmosphere, friendly staff, trendy seating. Music is a tad louder than I'd prefer, but not enough to fuss. read more

It's been my go-to during the pandemic for a good hot chocolate. Upper Left is a neighborhood joint and I'm so happy they opened after having the place be an abandoned space for so long. It's a great location, lots of (spaced) outdoor seating and I've always found the staff to be sweethearts. Their food is tasty and, though I'm not a coffee drinker, I've heard nothing but flowing reviews about it when I've gone there with friends. read more

What a great coffeeshop near my work! Bright, open space with lots of natural light and charm. Excellent Mocha, too!

I can't deny the fact that the cartado that my sister and I order was absolutely amazing! The interior design of the shop is very open and airy! It's a very beautiful shop, but I was very displeased with the service. Both of the baristas were quite rude and they didn't seem like they wanted to be there. Other than that I thought the coffee shop was great! read more