The Heart and Soul of the Pearl District! If you are looking for the quintessential Portland coffee experience, Barista on NW 13th is the place to be. It manages to be effortlessly cool without being intimidating, and the quality of the coffee is consistently top-tier. Here is why it's my favorite corner of the Pearl District: The Coffee Curation: What sets Barista apart is that they are a multi-roaster cafe. They feature a rotating selection of the best beans from across the country (and locally!). Whether you're drinking a pour-over or a traditional macchiato, the flavor profiles are always distinct and expertly pulled. Masterful Latte Art: The baristas here are true artists. Every drink looks like a masterpiece, but more importantly, the milk texture is always silky and perfectly steamed. The Aesthetic: The space is stunning. With its dark wood accents, industrial-chic lighting, and those massive windows looking out onto the cobblestone streets of the Pearl, it's the perfect spot to people-watch or get lost in a book. It feels like a cozy, sophisticated library for coffee lovers. The Staff: Despite being one of the busiest spots in the neighborhood, the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. They are always happy to nerd out about tasting notes or help you pick a bag of beans to take home. The Vibe: It's a great balance of "neighborhood regular" and "must-visit destination." It captures that classic Portland energy perfectly. Pro Tip: Pair your drink with one of their fresh pastries--their selections are always fresh and complement a bold espresso perfectly. Love how amazing the staff is. And the coffee is chef's kiss. Thank you! read more

This is a smallish spot in the expansive Pearl District in Portland, home to many businesses of all kind. The vibe is definitely small bar coffee shop, probably more grab and go than dine in. For my visit, I opted for two espressos, their house blend and a Coava single origin. Unfortunately, both suffered from a grind that was a little too fine, resulting in bitterness that was overwhelming in each. The single origin had some promise, with some pleasant acidity in the background, but it couldn't break through the bitter. Things were a little better in my wife's mocha, which had a deep chocolate flavor and silky smooth milk, it paired well with the cinnamon knot pastry we shared. Maybe a place to stick with the milk drinks, or at least this was my experience on this day. read more

Barista - Blend and single origin espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

LOVE this spot. I've been a regular for the last two months and I have nothing negative to say. I'm frequent the 13th street location and the community there is excellent. The staff are all incredibly friendly, they remember orders, names, pets you name it! The dog wall is adorable and the coffee is always perfect. (One of my favorite espresso roasts in the city). They recently added padding to the bench in the back so it's a super comfortable spot to hang out. Lots of regulars and everyone is SUPER friendly. Shoutout to Doug. These pastries are also awesome. The cinnamon knot, scone and the double chocolate chip cookie are my favs! (They also have breakfast burritos from Papi Chulo) read more

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I knew walking in here. This was going to be a great place because I saw the beautiful Westie (West Highland White Terrier) there with his hoomans! My Iced Americano was excellent and finished with oat milk. Her server was especially friendly and courteous and made us feel welcome. read more

This is one of my favorite shops in Portland (but not my favorite, just to be clear). The atmosphere feels so Portland... non conventional seating, a little dingy inside and baristas who have the right amount of IDGAD in their attitude. I have frequented this location for over a decade. They have a great patio for people watching over 13th. Parking is challenging but not impossible. They sell out of pastries by afternoon- good for them - but I usually come for the coffee anyway... so no complaints here. Probably the best option in this vicinity of the Pearl. Great for tourists who want an authentic experience, great for people who are in the area to shop/dine, and, most importantly, great for me when I hit my afternoon slump. read more

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I love this coffee shop. They're so nice inside and it's so beautiful. This is a wonderful place to visit if you're new in Portland, or if you want a bit of beauty and delicious coffee in your day. read more

Barista Coffee never misses--expertly pulled espresso, cool atmosphere, and top-notch service. read more

Barista - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The coffee has a delightful aroma and a smooth, pleasant flavor. However, the price doesn't quite match the quantity provided. The building itself is very cool, and the outdoor seating offers a beautiful view of the city, complemented by the fresh scent of jasmine flowers. read more

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What makes a good Italian cappuccino? It's the robust espresso and sweet foam on top - the right temperature hot hot hot! Who makes the best cappuccino? Barista is in the conversation for me. Last, you need a good barrista artist who can make the sweet foam froth sculpture in the cup look so tempting. Enjoy! I did! read more

Barista - Cappuccino art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Really appreciate Barista for surviving the pandemic, serving exceptional OG portland coffee, and generally being exceptional in every way. I also survived the pandemic and still love portland so barista and I are basically married now, which means they can have all my coffee money for the next 50 years or as long as we both shall live. Xoxo read more

Simple. They have good coffees. Not a crazy sugar laden menu of weirdness or drinks that hide the flavor of the fantastic coffee that they sell. They have a few crafted drinks, sure, but the reason why I enjoyed Barista is that they had different pulls of espressos from different high quality roasters. My wife decided on the Camber roast and I went with the Barista Roasted Blend. The brighter the better for me, and the one they recommended was bright and tasty and exactly what I was hoping for. The parking in the area is all paid, which I get, but it can wrankle to pay more for parking than the drink I plan on buying. Congrats to a city that can make more money doing nothing than the businesses that supply all of the sales and income for the government to tax. The space is coffee to go more than coffee for here. They do have a small handful of tables and even a nice restroom with a coded door. But it's really not a place for a meet cute with your latest tinder swipe. I would return for the amazing coffee. I probably wont though because there are so many other coffee places to try when I zip through the Portland area. read more

Barista - Espresso - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

delicious coffee and convenient/ decent breakfast burrito. Friendly staff. I also found an amazing kids book called ABCs of coffee (or something similar) and our 3 year old LOVES that P is for portafilter read more

Barista is one of the three or four coffee shops that I don't feel bad spending the money on. I know coffee price has gotten crazy these days so whether it be at a bad place or a good place you're looking at three dollars minimum for just plain old coffee... So being the person I am, I definitely will avoid those daily coffee trips as much as possible but sometimes I definitely want something and barista is always a safe bet. When was your standard coffee this time, but was a little bit disappointed it wasn't as good as it normally is and I did end up adding a little bit of half-and-half, which normally I don't have to do for barista. Granted, you have more selection when you get a bar drink than when you get a standard coffee so that might've changed it. So for that reason, I gave it one less star just because their standard drip coffee was not as amazing as it normally is. But again coffee is very personal. I understand that some people love oily dark rose where I can't stand them so it might've been a five star for the person behind me, but I would say one star minus because I had to add, a little bit of cream. read more

Nice little coffee shop. Open very early and very dog friendly! Coffee was really tasty.

Their coffee and service is usually excellent. Note however that they will not accept any substitution for their Nicely drink. So if you are vegan (or would like to avoid dairy for any reason), they absolutely and categorically will not accommodate you on this particular drink. Super nice and professional about it, so no complaints there. But, I chose to purchase a drink somewhere else today because of this policy. Plenty of other places within walking distance will easily and happily accommodate your preferences. read more

old shots in the lattes, rude service from the person at the cash register from simple and uncomplicated orders, less than 8oz in a 12 oz drink and a horrible taste all around. read more

A classic for a reason. They always have top notch baristas who make great drinks with their rotating selection of coffees.

We are regular customers at the Pearl and 23rd locations. Love the coffee, love the vibes. Today we stopped in at the Pearl location, ordered a couple of lattes, and sat down at one of two remaining tables to warm up and enjoy. No sooner had we gotten our coffees than a street person came in, and asked the barista for the bathroom key. They gave it to him, and he wandered off, yelling obscenities along the way. He came back, handed off the key, and asked for a cup of water. All well and good, until the barista told him he could sit at the one remaining table, about two feet from ours. After a few moments he got up and asked the barista for a pen, which the barista gave him. He came back and proceeded to scribble in a notepad, cursing to himself the whole time, and periodically stabbing at the pad. We couldn't help but notice that he was wearing an outpatient ID of some sort, along with his filthy clothes. His behavior, combined with the overpowering smell, obliged us to gulp our coffees down and head back out into the cold. We had been there all of 5 minutes. Are these exaggerated displays of charity company policy, or did the barista just not want to get involved? If only they had been as considerate toward those of us who had just paid $5 for a cup of coffee. Makes us think twice about going back. read more

Always a fave spot to stop and love being able to call my espresso and try new roasters and blends to expand my palate. Service is always informative and friendly. Great spot in NW and a cool building to meet a friend for coffee. read more

It's a rare gift to make a stranger feel like they matter. I've spent years in the coffee industry and would try and try my best to keep my sunny disposition throughout my shift attempting to bring my most genuine self to every customer. Whoever stood at the counter on this particular morning went above and beyond to literally grind up motrin into my coffee... even tho it was a joke and I was just trying to make someone smile.. the joke was on me and I walked away feeling special. They also have great coffee‍ read more

Seats offered "inside" and outside. They sell beans that are from their local coffee shop and outside, as well as other merchandise. Each of the bags were $19. I recently learned that the hazelnut is Oregon's state but so when I saw they had a hazelnut latte I knew I had to try it. They offer alternative milk options (their oat milk is oatly!) but it is extra charge vs the other coffee shops I noticed didn't charge anything to switch. Even still, I got the oatly and I got the latte iced. It was pretty amazing actually. It was nutty, creamy bc oatly is just the best oat milk and the espresso cut it nicely. I really enjoyed my iced latte, would definitely go back. read more

Barista - Hazelnut iced latte with oat milk and one of their bags of local beans! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Never heard two baristas talk about Pearl Jam so much. I kinda wanted to talk to them about the song Evolution.. That one's my favorite by PJ. The coffee hit the spot nicely and I drank one in the space and got one to go when we left, so you know I was digging it.. In fact I might give it a, "TEN," .. Bad Pearl Jam Joke! read more

Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This spot is super easy to spot. It's got a few outdoor/indoor seating options in addition to being near some neat stores. The staff is super friendly and helpful. If you've got any questions, they'll have the answer for you! This shop was clean and well kept. I'll have to try out a food item the next time I stop by as I only grabbed a hazelnut latte which was quite flavorful. Maybe too good as I didn't even noticed the double shot of espresso within. Thanks for a good first impression! read more

Barista is a well known local favorite! It is really strong coffee and really good quality. Limited options for flavors compared to other shops I feel, but it is a great coffee spot and has seating indoors with a nice ambiance and good staff in both locations I've visited. read more

Found this place on Yelp for a quick coffee run near a friend's apartment. It looked like they mainly had espresso based drinks - one of their "specialties" being the Valrhona which was a dark chocolate mocha. I liked how they had a variety of sweetners (such as honey and simple syrup) you could add in at the side bar where they keep the lids, stirrers, napkins, etc. Overall the inside was clean and service was good, and there were some tables and chairs outside as well. read more

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Convenient location and the coffee and staff are always friendly and helpful. I don't come here as much as I would like to but its a great space. read more

Is this coffee worth the price? That is the pivotal question. I say yes, because: 1. The coffee is remarkable. 2. My buddy Chad who knows everything about coffee, far more than I ever could, tells me this coffee is fantastic. 3. The vibe is pretty cool and casual here. This is the Pearl District. They could be way more uptight and pleased with themselves. 4. So my $4.50 latte should be $3.50. I can handle it, and I've just had a nice little corner of my day. read more

Barista - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Yummy, creamy, Cortado made with some heart! Nice smooth flavor and not super acidic beans. read more

Barista - Cortado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

99% of the time i make my own coffee at home. But occasionally i crave a hazelnut latte from here. It is worth the drive and any parking hassles! Looks like I am getting one tomorrow. read more

Barista was the first coffee spot I tried here prior to my move...This was about 2 1/2 years ago and I instantly fell in love. My go-to is their Oregon Hazelnut Latte with oat milk. I also love trying out their seasonal specials as well. I've had their Pumpkin and Caramel Ginger Lattes. The pumpkin is very subtle and not your typical PSL flavor. The ginger in the Caramel Ginger is pretty strong but I enjoy the flavor of ginger so I didn't mind. They have a fairly straightforward menu so it's pretty easy to navigate through. Their 8 oz is small but I find it to be just the perfect size for my personal preference. The Pearl location has a walk up window right out front but you can also enter in the building for their other entrance. Absolutely love Barista, one of my all time faves! read more

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7/23 at around 2:15pm, I was greeted by the worlds worst barista. Before you cast me as some "suburban guy who doesn't get it." I've lived in Downtown for 17 years, I understand pdx hipster coffee vibes and the novelty of a distant and aloof Barista. This person was terrible. Hated their job, rude, and entitled. So to the owners- please know that the person who was the Barista at this location at this time was awful, slow, rude, unfriendly. I had to walk out after her condescending attitude. I've been a faithful customer for decades.... No problem, I walked to Umbria where I was treated human. read more

You must try their vanilla latte or vanilla-based drinks because they make their own vanilla! Doesn't matter if the drinks are hot or cold. It's very smooth and lovely. On top of this, this location's exterior is wonderful. The seating outside is great. Go here for great coffee vibes. read more

Barista - Vanilla Latte (hot & cold) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The exterior is inviting and the bench style seating, though full, was great looking. The chocolate chip cookie looked enticing but was rather plain and untasteful. The coffee was mediocre considering the price, but the cherry on top was being told to pour my own cream despite ordering it with cold foam. Service was fine otherwise. read more

Decided to try their honey marzipan latte, which is one of their signatures. It's the perfect combination of different flavors such as almond, flower, honey and butter. Highly recommend trying it out if you're feeling a bit adventurous. The only downsize is that the portion is a bit small for the size. There are street parking available nearby. read more

Barista - honey marzipan latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm allowed to love two coffee shops equally, it's Portland. And this is one of them. Why do I love thee? Easy. Their Oregon Hazelnut Latte. It's all I drink here. It's like the Pacific Northwest in a cup. Plus the baristas at this Barista are awesome. They're super friendly, remember my order, play great music, and are always down to help me get my caffeine fix. read more

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When visiting Portland, coffee is a must and there are so many different coffee shops downtown. We were staying in the Portland District and after shopping and visiting Powell books on a Sunday afternoon, we were in dire need of coffee. So we visited Barista which is a small little shop located within a building that's right next to a brewery. There are some tables right in front of the shop both indoor and outdoor. Service was friendly, I opted for the seasonal Japanese Sesame Latte and my friend got a Vanilla Latte. Their small size has 2 shots of espresso within it. We didn't wait too long and their coffee/espresso is really good! Strong taste, not too sweet and cute latte art. I don't think I substituted my milk with anything but coffee is pretty pricy, around $5 for a drink. They come without a cap and there are caps that you can put on. They have water stations too where the creamers, sugar, and lids are. Would recommend if you need a little pick me up or just want to chill around the Pearl District before or after shopping. read more

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Located in the entrance/lobby area of what seems like an office building. Easy to find and there's tables set up indoors and outdoors. Can't go wrong with any of their coffees but a must-try is their hazelnut latte!! I prefer mine with soy milk as I like the nutty tones to come through more and the drink itself wasn't overly sweet. We came around 11am on a Saturday and unfortunately, they didn't have many pastries left. Would definitely come back for another cup of hazelnut latte though! read more

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I come here at least once a month for a seasonal "latte". I love this part of the Pearl with the brick and elevated walkways. I don't like that much milk in my drink so I am usually asking for a 5oz capp to be made with the seasonal ingredient! I have been ordering capps around town for a year or so and I always order it the same way (I even asked Morgan - THE MORGAN, at Keeper how to order it to get it the way I want and they said "A dry cappuccino"), by asking for a "dry cappuccino, with stiff foam". You'd be surprised, well maybe you wouldn't, by how often that comes out as a latte. A wet, non-foamy, hot milk and espresso drink. What I want is a stiff, crackly foam that can be sipped through (one time at another shop, the foam was so stiff I didn't get any foam in the drink, the only time I thought it was too dry, too stiff). At Barista, they have a good grasp of drinks and I always get a drink that has milk in the espresso, but not that much, with a good cap of foam that isn't hard but isn't going to dissolve in 30 seconds either. I used to not like them because their menu is intimidating (no flavors, no fun drinks, no color, talking about beans) and the people can come across as cold at some locations, sometimes. But now I feel like we're simpatico and if I describe what I want, they honor my $6 drink and make it right. So I guess I've really come around on ole Barista. This is my favorite location and when I go on the weekends, I always see dogs, I usually like the music and they have let me bring a personal cup which is nice for zero-waste. read more

Barista - This aesthetic is how I want to live my life every day brick, ivy, high quality coffee, natural wood, reusable cups. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Barista's service has only gotten better throughout the years and their coffee is great as well.

The coffee was good but the service was rude. The workers seemed annoyed and were short with me when I asked a question.