Black Rock Coffee Bar

Food 5/5 tasty and great portion! Service 10/5 embodying the…read moregreat PNW spirit of kindness. Ambiance 5/5 perfect indoor space for service, outdoor seating to enjoy a hot (or cold) beverage.

A tiny cafe with a drive thru. We ordered the Mexican mocha and the matcha with soy milk. The…read moreMexican mocha was delicious. However, the matcha was too sweet. Presumably, it was sweetened; however, we weren't asked if we wanted it sweetened. We didn't see any baked goods. Perhaps they were sold out.

VERY clean prep area.

Got an americano on my way to my hair appointment. I used the drive thru and service was fast.

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Special of the week: raspberry cheesecake cold brew with cream.

Presso Coffee

4.0(81 reviews)

1.3 mi

I'm so happy I finally found this café! It has such a cozy European vibe, amazing service, and…read moretruly delicious food. We visited with our whole family and everything we ordered was incredible. I couldn't decide on just one drink, so I had to try three - and honestly, no regrets. The matcha was especially amazing. We also tried the bagels, sandwiches, and I got a croissant for myself - everything was fresh, flavorful, and so good. Another big plus is that they offer delivery and even have a drive-thru, which is super convenient. I'm genuinely sad I only discovered this place now, but we'll definitely be coming back! Thank you so much for what you do. We are absolutely impressed and so happy we found you!

Great tasting coffee and matcha! Also great food! Very cute and clean place. Food takes a while but…read moredrinks are pretty quick if it's not busy.

Tiramisu Latte

Interior

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Chai latte

Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters

3.7(101 reviews)

0.3 mi

The food is aight but the hot chocolate and service is lively the ambiance is nice for studying and…read morechilling got some bussin hot chocolate bussin means good btw but really good drinks I would recommend any of my friends to go here will come back again.

Such quick service in the morning, even with a long drive thru line they were great, got our drinks…read moreto us so fast! loved the iced cow mocha!

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Baron Patisserie

4.8(178 reviews)

1.4 mi

Baron Patisserie is a one-person show, and the passion, artistry, and expertise of the proprietor /…read morebaker is abundantly clear. Being such, daily variety and quantity is definitely on the smaller side, so arriving early, or calling ahead of time to order what you want is very advisable. As other reviewers have pointed out, prices are not listed, but the surprise after getting rung up was how incredibly INexepnsive all items were. The value is therefore off the charts! The store is clean, modern, bright, and open. Service is extremely friendly, prompt, and professional. Hours are very limited. Parking is abundant. I highly recommend Baron Patisserie, but recommend getting there right at opening for best selection, or calling ahead to order before you go.

Seriously one of my favorite dessert spots. Super sad to see it closed for good. Went there today…read moreand it is now Compass Coffee Roasting. Had their drinks before at another location. They also have good pastries. But still .... Really sad to see Baron's Patisserie go. Will go back for Compass Coffee and reminisce of barons pastries

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La Provence

4.2(498 reviews)

0.7 mi

We took both Dads to La Provence. we have always enjoyed the food here. from the croissants with…read moreraspberry jam to the more interesting offerings. Our party was a bit conservative so...we ordered conservativey croissant sandwiches, OH MY GOODNESS, BLTs all around. Stuffed with bacon, lettuce, avocado, cheese and egg, whattt? Absolutely delicious and then, HOUSE MADE Potato Slad to die for. I wanted a quart to take home! We have eaten her many times, Never to be disappointed. The entire staff are welcoming, smiling, happy and welcoming. What more could you ask for? Take me back!

I absolutely love the vibe here! It's a nicely sized restaurant with both indoor and outdoor…read more(heated) seating. I was able to bring my pup to enjoy some brunch, coffee, and bakery items. The brunch/lunch items were delicious! They all tasted like they used quality ingredients and the size was generous. Coffee tasted great as well. I wasn't a fan of the macaroons but the bakery item wasn't bad! Service was good. I'll definitely come back to try more menu items. Great for brunch with friends!

Enteyway

Side Fruit

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GH Baked Eggs a la Francaise

Ume Coffee & Tea

3.9(14 reviews)

1.7 mi

The salty-licious was exactly that, and I loved it. What I…read moredidn't love was the sass from the cashier lady. She kindly said in a way, if the coffees were not a match for us we could take our business elsewhere. It was our first time there, and we were asking a number of clarifying questions. I think she should've held off on her response. The chairs were comfy but the cart tables were in need of cleaning and the bathroom was definitely in need of a major cleaning. Not sure if they do it themselves, but need to do better.

color of the matcha was nice but unfortunately you can't taste it as the lychee syrup overpowers…read morethe matcha and makes the drink too sweet. wasn't sure what I was expecting but that's my fault for ordering it. I tried my cousins coffee and that was much better. I would come back for the coffee but not the matcha

Ube-xceptional coffee

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Interior

Daily Paper Coffee Roasters

4.6(51 reviews)

4.7 mi

I had a coffee it's great the service was great. Area looks remote but it definetly not love the…read morefire place will try it next time.

We got a latte and a drip coffee. Great coffee!…read more Parking in spots dedicated to the store. Limited outdoor seating only. Nice spot to grab coffee from before heading over to Lacamas lake!

4.2 mi•Parkrose, Northeast Portland

I love the design.

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Parkrose Coffee Shop

4.6(31 reviews)

Great location. Every neighborhood needs a local place like this. Large back patio area with…read moretables, chairs and umbrellas. Lots of toys for kids to play with while moms and dads enjoy a cup of whatever gets them going. Service was extremely friendly and the munchies were great too. Our dog was with us and she was happy to simply be mellow laying out in the sun. One child came over and asked what kind of dog she was and what was her name and if she could pet her. Shiba Inu, Mochi and yes. I saw some comments about prices being on the higher side. I recognize what people are saying. It's unfortunate that so many things seem to be getting out of reach of many Americans. I wish I had the magic wand that would make it so that more people could afford what they needed and that the business owners would still make a decent profit and share some of that with their employees in the form of living wages and benefits. I'm old school and we managed to both save and invest during our working lives. And now in retirement, we still don't spend like there's no tomorrow. If we can't afford something, we just don't do it.

Super cute spot, kid friendly with books, toys, small cups, and an outside play area. Community…read morespot with barista who knows people by name. Drinks were excellent and the olive focaccia was delish.

Almond croissant

Marionberry empanada

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Red pepper pesto marsant

Hidden River Roasters

4.2(157 reviews)

5.0 mi

We got a drip coffee and orange latte to go. The orange syrup was subtle but the citrus flavor…read morereally came through well. Asked to keep it less sweet so it was perfect. The store is in a cute neighborhood and there is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating area. Street parking - was quite easy to find

We stopped by as a recommendation of a family member and were happily surprised by Hidden River!…read moreOur drinks were creative, not too sweet and each wee craftfully hand made. I would absolutely recommend and return here when in the area!

Come find your Hidden River!

We felt Camas Love at Hidden River Roasters...

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At our coffeehouse you can enjoy and ginger pear oatmilk tea latte.

Caffe Piccolo Paradiso

4.5(121 reviews)

5.0 mi

What a lovely place! We got…read more Mocha Latte 5/5- just the right amount of sweet and the chocolate was subtle but could taste it and the espresso was perfect White chocolate mocha 4.5/5- slightly sweeter but had a hint of a berry flavor along with the coffee. Quite liked it. Olive-feta marsant (lightly warmed up) 5/5 - our first time trying a marsant (fusion of muffin and croissant) and LOVED it! The bits of olive were delicious and the pastry itself felt fresh and flaky. Must try! Raspberry scone (lightly warmed up) 5/5 - I usually refrain from getting scones because they are dry but this one was soft and slightly chewy which we loved. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Plenty of indoor seating (with power outlets) and access to restroom. Street parking is fairly easy to find but could get busy on the weekends. It is a busy neighborhood full of restaurants.

This cafe is an absolute gem! It is way larger than it looks from the outside. We ordered some…read moregreat baked goods at the counter and coffee too. The coffees were up fast and tasted so good. The baked goods were out as soon as they warmed up. I had a simple bagel and cream cheese with my latte. Everything was fantastic. There is a lot of room inside and it's nice and quiet for working or meeting up with friends. Great service, great coffee, great vibe!

Raspberry Scone

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Latte with raw sugar

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Wheathis F.

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6

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7 years ago

UPDATE: They messed up our order when we asked for a iced caramel americano. They put it in as an iced caramel macchiato and charged us almost 5 dollars for it. An americano is only 2 dollars. The girl did not even apologize. Then they made us a small iced tea without the teabags left in when we asked for a large. When they remade it as a large they barely steeped the bags and took them out (when we specified to leave them in). It tasted like water. Disappointing and took far too long. As someone who used to work there, you are supposed to steep the bags for at least 45 seconds... they couldn't even do that. Just plain awful. read more

Lisa B.

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11 years ago

This place is one of my favorites. The nice thing about it is that it's consistent. I know there are a billion coffee shops around Portland and Vancouver and they all have their own specific state. That's not a bad thing but if your not in the mood to try something new that could be bad, you can always find a black rock that will always taste the same, great! Also the friendly staff is great. They always ask how your day is going and what's next on the agenda! read more

Hayden L.

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6 years ago

I have never had a better customer experience at a Black Rock before now. The barista named Micah is one of the most friendly and nice individuals I have ever met. All of my coffee adventures will be back here to spend more time with this amazing human. :) read more

Jessica M.

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5

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11 years ago

Favorite coffee place of all time!!!! Great customer service! I wouldn't go anywhere else! Definitely recommend Black Rock, if not this location any other will work to because Black Rock itself is absolutely fabulous!!! read more

Macie H.

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6 years ago

Absolutely love this black rock location. Micah is my favorite barista by far!! He is so energetic and outgoing and always makes my day better. I would highly recommend going there!! read more

Loraine B.

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5

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9 years ago

Their Caramal Truffle is to DIE FOR. The baristas are all so nice. If they are a little slow on getting you the coffee, they'll give you a free drink or punch card, so sweet! read more

John S.

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6 years ago

Micah, the barista who served me, did so well! He made my drink in under 15 seconds! he's charming and the drink was great!

Kristen S.

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9 years ago

The baristas are very friendly and kind, my coffee is always amazing. My husband and I love coming here (:

Daniel G.

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1

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6 years ago

Smooth, fast and friendly service! I didn't have to wait more than a minute for my beverage!

Sam O.

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9

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13 years ago

great staff always remember you're order.

Smackers M.

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120

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13 years ago

Mmmmm, coffee

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Decided to come with my family and everyone decided to order complicated drinks. The baristas made…read more7 different drinks very fast and they all tasted very delicious! My favorite drink to get is the Carmel blondie either hot or iced! I also got their sausage green chili breakfast burrito but was not a fan, it was very mushy. Haven't gone much inside but from what I remember it is bright and clean.

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What a disappointment. Took my wife here for a morning date and found an owner/barista, I'm…read moreguessing, not quite ready to start her day. Luke warm latte, along with a no smiling barista makes for a one and done visit to this joint. We had such high hopes for this place

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I came in yesterday morning to get my coffee from a new place and Taylor and Maddie were so kind…read moreand came up with the best random Bright flavor

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Food 5/5 tasty and great portion! Service 10/5 embodying the…read moregreat PNW spirit of kindness. Ambiance 5/5 perfect indoor space for service, outdoor seating to enjoy a hot (or cold) beverage.

A tiny cafe with a drive thru. We ordered the Mexican mocha and the matcha with soy milk. The…read moreMexican mocha was delicious. However, the matcha was too sweet. Presumably, it was sweetened; however, we weren't asked if we wanted it sweetened. We didn't see any baked goods. Perhaps they were sold out.

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