It's an ordinary post office. It's in an ordinary looking building with ordinary and expected line out the door regardless of what time or day you show up. There were two employees working the long line and a third helping folks that were in line for mail pick up only. Since employee number three was helping almost nobody it would have been nice if he would have helped out with everyone else and thus putting a dent in the line. In all a supremely ordinary experience. Just once it would be cool to have swift service at the post office. Dare to dream, right? Don't laugh at me. read more

Do I love pain? Well no. But am I a masochist? Perhaps. Anyone who would go back to the post office after the experience I shared with all of you a mere 6 reviews ago should at least read over the symptoms: 1. The condition in which gratification depends on suffering, physical pain, and humiliation. 2.Gratification gained from pain, deprivation, degradation, etc., inflicted or imposed on oneself, either as a result of one's own actions or the actions of others, esp. the tendency to seek this form of gratification. 3.The tendency to find pleasure in self-denial, submissiveness, etc. Ok, I'm definitely in the clear. However, as abusive and ungratifying as my relationship with the post office is, I need it. And it knows I need it....which makes the whole thing, well, rather masochistic. So let's get on with it. Today - 10:27am. I timidly walk in...knowing that after my last torturous experience, I'll most likely leave with a shaved head and a missing finger...you know...to follow USPS protocol. I am greeted warmly by two employees. I tense up and I adorn my fighting stance......wait......WHAT? "Um, good morning to you too?" I'm thrown off...but the hairs on the back of my neck are still screaming "don't buy it Laura...it's a diversion!" Not willing to submit, I begin to tape up my package...and one of my adversaries started approaching from the right. Preparing a swift upper cut to the baby maker, I assessed the situation...but he had an unknown object in his left hand...a weapon...a....a....an address label?!? "Here," he said genuinely, "I brought you a label so you don't have to write directly on the package." He must be kidding. right? "Oh, and next time I can tape that up for you...unless you usually keep duct tape in that little purse of yours." Wait. Is hottie postman FLIRTING with me? Or is he just into the fact that I'm clearly a masochist because I frequent the post office and carry duct tape in my purse? We'll leave that for another review. But to tidy this one up, the post office on 24th and NW Savier is clearly the bomb diggity. (Am I allowed to say bomb and post office in the same sentence? Twice?) I was in and out in less than 3 minutes, the employees were friendly, helpful, and ahem...attractive, and I dig the abundant parking sitch. Much like a great doctor, I'm not eager to go back right away, but it's great to know that I have this solid option the next time I'm in need. read more

Stay far away from this place. Your typical grumpy piece of shit post office. True story, once brought in a package and the lady looked at the address and asked me what it is?!?! She works at a fucking post office... And asked me what an address is?! Waited in a 30 minute line just to have some grump ass be mean to me? No thanks. Piss off Congrats. You're officially my first poorly rated business. You suck! read more

Okay, I love this post office despite my mixed experiences. The first time I came here with a package, I was shipping dental floss overseas (don't ask) in a padded envelope. I wrote the address out so neatly, then I got to the front of the line and the postal worker asked me to fill out a customs form. Darn! The second time, I thought I knew how things worked. I didn't put the address on the package because I knew I'd have to fill out one of those teeny-tiny customs forms that sane people can't fit a foreign address on without having a coronary. Filled out the customs form. Got to the counter. Nope. Gotta write the address on the package. $%#&! The other experiences I've had here with letters have been great, which is probably why I keep coming back. That and the fact that it's my own fault that I don't know how to prepare packages to be shipped overseas. Anyway, I really love the German (I think she's German) postal worker. She is always so friendly and wonderful. ...Why isn't she ever there when I have packages? So yes, I'd recommend this post office. The wait has never been terrible, and the postal workers are always kind (and even downright friendly at times). read more

I currently live in New York City and overnighted a package to get to my friend in Portland. It was a perishable item so I must have called the post office 5 times asking questions and checking on the status. All my phone calls (and questions) were answered thoroughly and I didn't have to wait for the phone to be picked up or the answer to be found. And pleasing a neurotic New Yorker is not an easy task! The staff there - James in particular - were awesome. He was patient and went above-and-beyond to help me out. I am really grateful. Thanks James! read more

I usually don't even bother reviewing post offices because, well, they're post offices. Long lines, sub par service, cranky people. But not at this post office. Yeah, there was a long-ish line, but everyone was nice and pleasant. And the employees? Super nice and friendly too! He even read my mind and I didn't even have to say that I wanted the lowest shipping rate (ha!). If only all my post office visits were like this... Also, this post office would be perfect if they had a self serve kiosk, for those days when I don't feel like standing in line/and or just dealing with people in general. read more

Just a note, this post office doesn't have a 24-hour postal machine. So if you schlep down there on foot, like I did, with a package to ship after hours, you're SOL. There's nothing wrong with it otherwise, just be aware that it's a small PO and doesn't have the services that others do. EDIT 4/5/16: I don't know why this says Fossil, Oregon. I was writing a review about the Forest Park post office in NW Portland. Yelp fail. read more

Excellent location and alternative to the central post office. The guy that helped me was really nice.

Worst PO in PDX. Always long line with one person at counter. Ask them to open more windows and they snarl. Workers here are universally rude and act as if you, the customer, is a great annoyance. No postage machine so you have to wait even to buy stamps. I've never waited less than 20 mins in the this stifling little building. read more