Blue Kangaroo is fast becoming my favorite place to enjoy coffee and meet with friends and colleagues. Their drip coffee is consistently excellent. Nice space to chat. The owners are nice and friendly. Service as always is fast, friendly efficient. read more

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This place is the type of place that seems deeply rooted in their own type of culture... a bit quirky, very Portland and a dash of vintage. This is not a modern type of place... it's more like a cozy spot where you run into neighbors and friends. The seating options are diverse and plentiful, so grab a warm beverage and plan to sit by the window for a while. Service was good, but not that distinctive either way. I ordered an Americano and it was ready fairly quickly. Prices were slightly above average for the market, but it was cool to be able to say that I was drinking something roasted by a local person. Street parking is available. It's a busy area but the shop is convenient for other errands in Sellwood. I probably wouldn't go out of my way based on this first experience, but I wouldn't hesitate to go back if a friend recommended that we meet there. Maybe the second time is the charm? read more

Still solid after all these years. Kinda place where you want to stay awhile and enjoy your drink. I ordered the Cubano Americano, my favorite coffee drink after Cafe de Olla at Pig Patas in NE. read more

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I love their pastries, especially the blackberry pop tart. My daughter likes that she can always count on a cinnamon roll being available.

Service was semi-friendly yet fast. Good location with a nice amount of indoor seating and street parking. Our coffees were hot and good, but the cinnamon roll was the highlight! read more

Great coffee shop. The employees were all nice. I wasn't feeling very good so no coffee for me but everyone else got stuff from coffee to fresh baked pastries. Everything looked and smelled amazing. Oh if only I felt better...... Good news for me. My chiropractic Dr. changed locations, so I'll be back in this neighborhood every now and again. Ill update my review in a while. read more

Friendly staff who delivered great and fast service. My espresso hit the spot. The place has plenty of seating and is perfect place to work or study. A nice neighborhood gem. read more

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Super tasty coffee in the sellwood area. Great vibe and staff friendly. Get the Cubano. read more

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Hop on in and bring your crowd! Blue Kangaroo is as good as it gets! Neighborhood Portland spot where you'll be greeted by locals, treated like a local and drink good coffee as you would expect since it is Portland after all. This spot doesn't disappoint and staff extra friendly! C'mon by on the weekend or during the week to experience why Portland neighborhoods are so loved! read more

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Good location. That's it. A cappuccino is supposed to be a 5 to 6 oz drink. There shouldn't be three sizes. So inauthentic. This place now reminds me of a Dutch Brothers. Not an artisan coffee shop. Very disappointing read more

Pretty run of the mill local Portland coffee shop. I wouldn't write home about it but it is a good coffee when needed.

Kind of made me blue when I came in here this morning, After 85% good reviews I had to stop by. Semi mediocre friendly service. I ordered a latte that came out to $7, ridiculous. After receiving it it was super hot I burnt myself. It was also disgusting. I don't know if it was the espresso or lack of flavor; but it was so bad. I didn't even want to go back for a refund.... :( read more

I got a lavender honey latte that reminded me of my favorite ice cream. It was perfectly smooth and lightly sweetened with a warm richness to it. The coffee shop was cozy with little tables inside and outside. The service was friendly and prompt. It was an amazing latte and can't wait to try other drinks. Highly recommend!!! read more

When I'm in the Sellwood area this is my go to coffee place! Visited them for the first time 4-ish years ago and I only order the Cuban Latte; I'm sure everything else is great but that's my go to! I love the espresso and spices and how well they mix together and the spices give the latte and extra little kick of flavor. PS- parking is street only and can be a challenge and you better be ready to parallel park. Just a heads up! read more

The best coffee in sellwood. Hands down. The Cubana expresso is the best. People are friendly. Choice of outside and inside seating. Just what a great neighborhood needs! read more

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Disappointed with this place, it seemed welcoming and cute but literally no customer service we walked in and the girl looked like we were bothering her no hello and then after we ordered they all cuddled in the corner talking again. Idk maybe just an off moment but being friendly goes a long way. read more

Dear god I hope the baristas were new because it took them literally 5 minutes to make each drink. We had to leave without our latte because after waiting 20 min we were going to miss our brunch reservation. Drip coffee is just ok read more

Stopped by for some coffee and ended up with beans as well. The coffee is extremely smooth and creamy! I cannot believe I have only stumbled upon this place now. This is a must if you are in Sellwood! read more

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I'm relatively new to the area and needed to find a coffee shop for an informal meeting. This place had all the trappings of a great coffee shop, except that the husband/wife (?) team behind the counter were completely devoid of personality to the point of being rude. Even when I announced that this was my first visit, no smile, no welcome, no hello, no banter. When I smiled and attempted to engage my unfriendly barista about their baked goods, in spite of the fact that there was no one behind me in line, I barely even got eye contact. After I sat down I understood... this is yet another Portland classic where "only locals get a smile" kind of place. Again and again and again I witnessed that friendly vibe reserved for regulars, and that "Portland Chill" reserved for everyone else. I have absolutely no desire to find out how many times I need to come back to this place just to get a smile. My overpriced coffee and pastry weren't worth it. read more

This used to be my favorite coffee shop in my neighborhood, but the recent change in ownership has felt noticeable. The cafe is starting to feel like a convenience store - there's a huge cooler of energy drinks (who's coming to a cafe for that?) that's taken out the lounge/kids play area space, the counter is cluttered with chocolate bars, they're selling random trinket jewlery... and they tore down all of the local art that used to rotate on the walls. :( it no longer feels like the cozy Portland cafe I used to stop in to almost every day. All of the old baristas are gone now too and the new ones often ignore you. This feels like a big loss for Sellwood. read more

I've been coming to blue kangaroo for at least five years now, and I've always loved the coffee shop. The staff has been great, and the coffee is fantastic!! I just wanted to give a little bit of feedback on the past few weeks. I've noticed that there's a giant rush to go at the end of shift. I totally get it, and I've worked service jobs before so I really understand the need to wrap up and go home! However, putting 95% of the chairs up on the tables at 4:35 pm, even right next to and around my table while I'm packing up to leave, was honestly kind of rude. In the past, there's been a 15-minute notice from staff, not a nonverbal "get out" by packing up the whole shop. I hate leaving any negative feedback as it's really one of my fav places, but it felt important enough to say. read more

Cubano coffee is to die for. Genuinely one of the best coffees I've ever had (coming from a barista). Would highly recommend if you enjoy slightly sweet drinks! The place is cute and the employees are nice:) read more

I absolutely love Blue Kangaroo!! Espresso is amazing, shop is super cute, and the employees are always friendly. I always get an iced americano and it is always great! The seasonal honey lavender latte is also to die for. One of my favorites in the Sellwood area! The pastries are also good. read more

Ordered online, was informed ready in 15. Popped out during shirt break at work and waited an additional 20 minutes...total of 35 min to make order and not one staff member acknowledged nor interacted w any customer in a way that didn't exude annoyance and indifference. Used to be my fave neighborhood spot w previous owners. Will not be returning read more

Out for a spin on a 88 classic MTB Klein Rascal converted to hybrid street bike, I need a coffee buzz. QuickYelp search. Bingo *** Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters. They roast their own beans and have a lot of the standard coffee and gourmet drinks but they have a lot of the things on the menu with Cubano flavors. So what is a Cubano cappuccino? Well, it's a lot like a Moroccan or Turkish cappuccino. The Cubano spins (pun intended) with cinnamon & raw sugar to help me spin spin spin the day away! read more

I had the worst experience here! I will never recommend this coffee shop again!! I love coffee and good kind quick service. This is not what I got here. Unkind people at the counter. All not working together. Just chatting with each other. Poor service. Took 15 minutes to get 1 coffee to go! I had to wait outside also. Don't go here!! There are other better coffee shops on this street. read more

First time visitor, and I would come back. The oat milk mocha I had was pretty good. The orange cranberry scone was decent. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for sipping coffee with small groups. Service was decent as well. read more

this place has gone so downhill in the last 3 months. the customer service is so bad, I'm confused what happened to the amazing baristas that worked there. I used to go in for a nice latte and to chat with the baristas and now it feels sterile and rushed. ive overheard a few fights between the owners and staff, which is not what I want to support. also, what's up with the energy drinks?? im coming in for coffee, not a monster or sugar water. read more

I would say this coffee shop is really cute. They provide toys to play w for the kids and there is a nice patio area outside. I would give the coffee itself a 3 stars bc it was kind of bitter. I got the maple syrup coffee drink and another one w cardamom and both were super bitter. I would however still come here bc it is such a quaint neighborhood coffee shop. read more

Great coffee! I love their Brazil whole bean coffee! It is absolutely delicious! I would consider it a medium roast with notes of chocolate and hints of walnuts. I live in Camas, Washington, so when I make the drive out there, I always pick up two bags of their Brazil roast. read more

The team is very friendly. Recently hosted a brunch and needed coffee and I was so pleased with what we received! Stopped in for a bagel and Italian soda and both were tasty. Excited to have this cafe nearby and really loved how friendly the team here is! read more

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Seems to be understaffed. Came on a Sunday morning and they only had 2 staff members working, one taking orders the other as a barista. I first had to wait 15 minutes to order, then another 20 for my drinks. When my drinks were done they accidentally made one of them incorrect so I had to wait even longer for it to be remade. The barista seemed annoyed rather than apologetic that they messed up. Will go elsewhere for faster and better service as 35+ minutes is crazy for 2 lattes. read more

They are open! Order on 13th and pick up on Lexington. Their Cubano Latte is as good as ever. Help support them during this unfortunate time by buying some of their coffee beans and leave a big tip. read more

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I got a vanilla latte and was very impressed. Fresh made coffee right there and did fancy little designs in it. Way better than starbucks thats for sure! Blue berry scone was more like a large flat muffin, taste was alright, but texture was all wrong. It was more spongy and soft rather than.. crispy and dry? That doesn't sound right.. wasn't sconey. But tasted good. I did like that their sizes were 8, 12, 16 oz- however, their prices didn't follow. Way more $ than other prices for bigger sizes. read more

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If you're looking for a quaint, personable, family and dog friendly coffee cafe then look no further in the Sellwood-Moreland area. Parking is easy to find and there is plenty of seating inside and out. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable and can help you with whatever your dietary needs entails. I am now lactose intolerant and gluten free so these options are very much available regarding the treats and drinks. They feature New Cascadia Traditional Gluten Free baked goods which is a bonus! The coffee shop has that rustic and warm inviting feel; their in-house roasted coffee is robust and flavorful. No need to waste money on corporate coffee when you can support local at Blue Kangaroo. read more

Absolutely wonderful coffee shop! I love Cuban coffee and not many places have it. Granted, their Cuban coffee here is not Cuban. So, if you drink it thinking you're getting the real deal, you won't like it, but if you drink it thinking of it as "The West Coast Version" it's pretty good. It's very similar to a Mexican Mocha, but a little bit tastier in my opinion. The price is pretty good, I was able to get two coffees for under 10. Some of the kiosks have better prices, but the staff here could not be better. The conversation with the employees was so fun. I absolutely love when employees are obviously happy! Doesn't that just speak well of a company when it's obvious that they take care of the people serving you. The decore is fun, but professional. The art is nice and tasteful, there is even an area for the kiddos. I think this is a delightful spot to meet up with someone. read more

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This morning I was surprised and disappointed to learn that Blue Kangaroo has closed permanently as of 03/08/2020. You will be missed. Note to Starbucks fans: *please* consider supporting small establishments such as the Blue Kangaroo (although it is too late for them). read more

Delicious coffee! Will definitely be coming back. Super friendly staff. Great, quick service! read more

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Great coffee and friendly staff. It's nice a nice place to chill and work for the afternoon. Even free refills!!

Good coffee, excellent service, good atmosphere very ambiance. Very quiet not loud. It's calm and quiet