I love their seasonal concoctions (see previous reviews.) While their homemade Egg Nog was tasty and a re-order item, I'm a bigger fan of the carton variety you get at Safeway during the holidays. One reason is that the latter is much thicker. Still one of the top overall coffee shops in Portland. read more

Case Study Coffee - Good egg nog, but grocery store variety is much better. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The owner of the house where we stayed at recommended this coffee place to us so we tried it out. The ambiance is ok, not like your typical coffee shop with armchairs and/or sofas where you can just sit back and relax. They have long tables and steel bistro dining chairs; but don't get me wrong, the place looks rustic and nice. This is the first coffee place i didn't put sugar in my cappuccino because the taste was already good. My toddler enjoyed the butter croissant, and their breakfast sandwiches are worth the try. read more

Came here for the first time to meet a friend and arrived a touch early - so fun to people watch and see customers repeatedly visit the counter to refill their drinks. It appears that some like it so much they stay for hours and I could see why; the ambiance is great for solo activities (like reading or working), social engagements and, most definitely, Portland people watching. Drinks are solid, too! A new favorite, I think :-) read more

Case Study Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing coffee, great people. I lived in the neighborhood for years and really appreciated the down to earth atmosphere. One of my favorite on Alberta and my favorite Case Study location. Don't miss the outside tables on the side of the building! read more

Excellent coffee with professional baristas. I've had a variety of coffee drinks at Case Study for several months now, and I have found great coffee, consistently good drinks, and excellent service. Highly recommended. read more

This is a great space on a busy street--a little refuge, like so many coffee shops aspire to be. They're doing a great job at it, too, and everyone seems to know. We checked it out around 10 on a Sunday morning, and we were lucky to find seats. It's an older space, with big windows that go nearly floor to ceiling. There are long communal tables and some other mixed seating. Coffee and tea bar off to the left, full lineup, and a decent-sized pastry case with bagels, sweets, and so on. The staff here are very friendly and sweet (and caffeinated to a higher power, which should not surprise anyone). Prices are fair--I want to say I paid $3 for a bagel and an iced tea. My buddy A got some sort of prepared coffee (I'm terrible with the names) and they put pretty little hearts and things in the foam. Making fun of the bald, goateed dudes in Seahawks gear? Perhaps. Smelled really good, though. And he's getting married in a couple weeks, so coffee with hearts in the foam is probably the right drink for the morning after his bachelor party. I'd have to give the parking here one star at the most, but it's close enough to town that there's no room to grumble about that. Dig this place and will happily come back. read more

I knew I was going to require fortification before we began checking out hybrids at the dealerships on Canyon Rd. in Beaverton. And hoping not to have to settle for Starbucks, as we were cruising down Sandy, we stopped here after seeing Case Study's sandwich board sign on the sidewalk. As we approached the entrance, I was reassured to see a Stumptown Beans sign in the window. I liked the vibe in this high-ceiling airy coffee shop. My mocha was excellent, not too sweet, and yielding an ever ever so slight floral flavor. I'd definitely stop by here if I was in need of caffeine and happened to be in Northeast. read more

After hitting up Pitch Dark next door, we needed somewhere to duck out of the rain, sit for a bit and plan our next move. Case Study fit the bill perfectly. It had that coffee house feel one would expect to find in PDX. I went with the White Chocolate Ganache Latte and my husband ordered the Cascara (coffee cherry) tea. My latte was delicious and truly made with a chunk of ganache rather than some super processed syrup. I watched as the barista lovingly made sure the ganache melted into the espresso. Great little shop on Sandy Blvd and will definitely have them on our list if/when we are back in Portland. read more

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So far my favorite coffee I've had in Portland. I recommend bringing home a bag of beans.

Case Study has all the pre qualifications I like. Great coffee, friendly staff, comfortable space & free wifi. What I like best is that the space is large enough that if I need to sit a little longer then it takes me to drink my coffee, I don't feel like my table & chair is a hot commodity. read more

Case Study Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I desperately needed a study area that wasn't dead quiet and the only study cafe I know of is out of the way. My friends recommended cafe study. I always feel awkward propping down in a cafe where people are just stopping in for coffee. I did not feel that way at all here. There were plenty of people just on their laptops working away. The baristas were all very kind. The jasmine tea was tasty as well. I will definitely be coming here again. read more

I've set out in search of the best coffee shop in Portland. What the best means is certainly subjective; however, the flavor of the coffee is paramount in my search. Case Study Coffee has a rich bold flavor of its Stumptown genesis. The roast I sampled today has the Sumatra after glow. While not my favorite Stumptown roast, my barista served it with gratitude and grace. Customer service is second most important in my search as the love poured in will come out in the flavors I taste. I give Case Study Coffee on NE Sandy 3.75 out of 5--very good coffee shop with free wifi. Only complaint would be gluten and sugar free snacks were not available at the time of this review. read more

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No a fan of the matcha! The prices are a bit steep, all things considered. Nonetheless, they serve a decent cup of joe and it's a nice space for gathering with friends. Only giving 4 stars because I REALLY wanted a matcha. Shouldn't offer it, if you can't do it justice... read more

Case Study Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I would give another star should they start offering a few more substantial food items. This place, i have been driving by for years and have always wanted to try it. The black coffee I ordered was delicious and unique to other coffees. My fiancee ordered a caramel bourbon drink and i tried it, it was also very good. Their yogurt and fresh granola was probably some of the best I have ever had from a coffee house. Cheers to the little man making it in the big world! Keep up the good work! read more

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5-Stars for a rustic coffee-tea shop in Portland. My friend and I were in the are looking for gluten free options. The place we initially found was closed and just happened to stumble across this gem. They had gluten free baked goods from a local gf Baker +1. The coffee-tea menu was robust and fun +1. The baristas were adorable, attentive and when they asked me what I was thinking about getting and I said hang on I'm reading every bit of these descriptions, they said oh yes, by all means read. They were serious and liked the fact that I was enjoying the read. Impressive+1. the bagel(not gf) I ordered was crispy on the outside, just the right chewiness right on the inside and ultra fresh +1. The chai +1 was a unique blend of traditional chai flavors they made me crave a second serving - I didn't want to leave. I know this is a coffee shop but I didn't want coffee, they roast their own beans here! I just wasn't in the mood. Usually coffee shops don't do tea very well and he shops definitely don't do coffee very well. However this coffee shop did my chai better than anyone else, ever! I'm so glad we stumbled upon this delicious gem on our last day in Portland. Portlanders know how to do it. 5-Star yumminess. Affordable, clean, top notch service, quality f & b, options. Highly recommend to all. read more

Case Study Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Good coffee, nice people, easygoing atmosphere, GREAT pastries. They roast their own and carry some other brands to round out the selection. I find their Guatemalan, for instance, to be very good with some very nice spicy notes, but not quite be as rich and perfectly roasted as Spella, (a very high artisanal standard to be sure), so 4 stars. They offer all the usual suspects, lattes and espresso drinks to affogatos and shakeratos, but they also offer vacuum brewed by the cup and their rotating house French press is usually quite good ($2/cup). Their barristas have seemed consistently friendly and properly skilled. What makes this a perfect stop for breakfast though is the lovely selection of Nuvrei and Bakeshop goodies, as well as bagels and toppings. Yummy! read more

I've found a new place to get my study on while sippin' on some delicious coffee. Mmmm! I can't wait for my next study session to give me a reason to come here. I live kind of far from Case Study to justify coming here to just get coffee. It's pretty damn good, butttt my time is limited and this is just too far out of the way for a drop in. I got the toasted hazelnut latte and it did not disappoint! The espresso was smooth with no bitter/burnt aftertaste. Also, it's made with housemade syrup that rocked my socks. So flipping good. It tasted like real hazelnuts.. toasted hazelnuts. I was expecting to see chunks of hazelnut floating around because the taste of hazelnuts was that pronounced. Yum! Makes me wonder about normal hazelnut syrups and what's in them.. probably zero hazelnuts in it. My bf ordered the aged bourbon caramel latte. I really liked it, too. He thought it was too creamy tasty. Maybe? I really appreciated the deep caramel taste.. almost burnt like, but not bitter. He also ordered a scone which was quite tasty. I don't know what flavor it was though. Place is spacious and lots of places to set up camp to get work done. There's a communal table and you never know.. you might make a new friend or two :) read more

Probably the best coffee experience in Portland during this trip. Downtown is trashed, and this gem saved us. The coffee was delicious and just perfect. I had the an Americano and a my sister a coffee, both perfectly balanced and tasty. read more

LOVE this coffee house. The atmosphere is wonderful, open space with long tables, window seats, and wooden floors. The service is really friendly. I ordered one of their special drinks, a Burnt Caramel Latte. This has to be one of the BEST coffee drinks I have had, ever. I was worried it might be one of those overly-sweet, cloying drinks, but it was NOT that at all. Just the right amount of sweetness. I ordered the smallest size but then, when I saw the size of the cup, I changed my mind. So the server gave me the next size up and didn't charge me. WHAT? Amazing. I will definitely come back here. read more

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Very friendly baristas, plenty of yummy pastries, awesome coffee. The space is very well lit, perfect for a productive day of work. I'll definitely be back! read more

Sadly I came wanting to work in this beautiful space and drink their great coffee, but the dining area is closed to customers. Spacing is ample and I'm not some weird COVID denier, just a vaccinated coffee lover who will be visiting another business until they reopen for those who want to stay. read more

I really like this cafe! First of all, the staff are all really friendly and welcoming. Second, the atmosphere is very natural and has a nice feel to it. I came here to study, and the wifi is free without a password. I had a salt bagel that was perfectly salty and only $2. The bathroom also has no code, which I'm not sure if anyone else cares, but I do LOL. Finally there is ample seating here, which is a major plus! I don't like coffee, so I can't comment on that, but overall I would recommend anyone to come here! read more

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If you're looking for a great coffee experience in a warm, inviting location with knowledgeable coffee folk, look no longer! We were exploring new coffee experiences in Portland on this lazy Sunday morning and were thrilled with this choice. We had a seasonal special and a house drip coffee...both perfectly prepared with distinctive tasting notes. We look forward to many returns. Enjoy!!! read more

Case Study Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Nice medium-sized and cozy coffee shop on busy Sandy. Two large doors open to an angled space with mellow cream and wood tones inside. Warm lighting and dark marble service counters keep things subdues with copper-covered tables to work at. A timeworn floor and small speakers add the right tone and background feel. Typical coffee shop menu is simple and inexpensive. Quick service is a clear indicator of the skills behind the bar, and the overall cleanliness speaks of attention to detail. The folks behind the counter are very nice, smiling and chatting and genuinely having a good time. There are a few outlets sprinkled around the room, but you should probably have your batteries charged if you plan on working here. If not, you'll find yourself watching the traffic on Sandy through the large front windows, which is enjoyable in itself. Solid 4 stars, my new neighborhood shop. read more

Cute place to get coffee in the Hollywood district. They have house made flavors including, bourbon caramel and a seasonal menu for drinks. read more

Case Study Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Lovely little coffee shop serving snacks and custom made lattes. Nice, inviting environment. Got the drip coffee of the day and it was served from a table top, push button dispenser that seems to only keep my coffee warm for the first 2 sips. Other than that, nice place. read more

Case Study Coffee - Cabinet of coffee mugs and other things for sale. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I like this place. A lot, actually. However, the other day I ordered a 12 oz mocha and was charged $5.25? I thought that I had heard the barista wrong. I really wasn't trying to be rude, but genuinely thought that I had misheard her. Perhaps it is old fashioned of me, but I tend to expect 12 oz mochas to be in the $3- $4 dollar range and I usually leave a dollar tip. But $5.25?! read more

I love this place. The coffee, tea, and bagels are yummy enough that I keep going back. The staff is friendly and the space is nice. The only downside, like many city shops, is the lack of parking this location especially because there aren't many options to turn right to turn around if you pass by the shop and there aren't spots on Sandy to park. I always just go straight to the school/church up the hill behind there and park ad walk down. read more

2 stars for the coffee girl-- she's cute and made a pretty mocha. I also ordered mine w almond milk-- wasn't sure if I'd like a detour from my usual Breve, but it was smooth and creamy I don't care for a sweet coffee, but our mochas had very little flavor. We asked for more syrup and I was given a small squirt, my brother was directed to a side table to add his own simple syrup. $6.50 each/ $14 total w tip. For coffee. Ouch! read more

I came to Case Study on Sandy to well study, but the music was playing so loud I couldn't concentrate even with headphones on. As far as a coffee place goes its pretty nice if I came to socialize and chill with friends it would probably be a better experience, but trying to study with rock music on although I love rock music was near impossible. read more

2 words: COFFEE. SNOBS. I understand being a coffee lover and being well cultured in the coffee world, but nothing compares to the asshole with the beard behind the counter who was "too cool" to make my coffee because I wanted a vanilla cafe au lait. I recently returned from my trip to France and heard that this was the place to go, asked for a vanilla flavored cafe au lait and got told they "don't make that" .....literally coffee with milk and vanilla flavoring.... Srsly.... Ok..... Also, place was loud as shit and there was no place to sit because every table was packed with people on their MacBooks. One woman had TWO tables to HERSELF with FOUR CHAIRS and was sprawled out all over the place. I understand "case study" it's a place to study, but at least be self aware and try to contain your mess instead of staring blankly at me when I'm CLEARLY looking for a place to sit down. read more

I absolutely love this café. The ambience, the outstanding staff, fantastic rotating fine artwork that they hang on the walls, it is all way above par. And then you get to the coffee. The coffee is stunning. My husband thought their coffee was way too expensive and he refuses to go there. I told him that they source the coffee from small family farms, they take great pains to roast each batch in just the right way. He still refused to believe me. Then I sent him one day to buy a gallon of coffee for a meeting At my studio, and they set me up with a gallon of their hot beautiful brew, and he got a free cup of coffee out of the deal. Now he's a true believer and wants to know if he can get a bulk discount if he goes and buys a pound of beans every week! This is a love buzz. read more

Case Study is one of my favorite coffee joints to set up camp and get some work done. I love the large space and ample seating. There's even a table that can accommodate up to 14 people! Power outlets are in abundance here, so you won't have to worry about powering down after an hour or two. I think most of the beans are from Stumptown, though I've seen a couple different logos behind the counter. Barista's are extremely friendly and laid back. No sass! Just hospitable service and lots of smiles. You can even stop by the bakery next door and bring your treat into Case Study to enjoy with your coffee. read more

Nice, low-key, quality coffee shop. The drink I ordered was hand pulled, no button-pushing baristabots here. Perfect mocha - no sissy whipped cream offered, not all chocolate syrupy. Just a nice, rich blend with lovely foam on top. They also have a limited pastry selection - the slice of banana-chocolate chip coffee cake was so big and rich I couldn't finish it. Understated interior, but comfy. Not really a convenient location (right on Sandy with no parking), but a nice alternative for the farther-out eastside's lack of decent coffeehouses. read more

I was with some people who wanted coffee, but not Starbucks. We were on Sandy past 110th and all I could find were drive up coffee huts, so one of my passengers found this place on Yelp and 50 blocks later we arrived. They ended up first buying local made chocolate in the shop next to the coffee shop. I like a good cup of coffee, but this trip a bit over the top. We had six people and there was a guy on his computer in the middle of a giant table, he avoided eye contact, so we couldn't sit there. The fellow working there moved a couple of small tables to accommodate us which was great. If I were that guy hogging the table, I would have moved over a couple of seats for 15 minutes, but no this is Portland, the land of the inconsiderate and entitled. (Sorry, but consideration for others is about as low as it gets here. People act like you shouldn't exist or smile or god forbid ask a question.) The coffee was good, but coffee has two conditions for me; it's either bad or good. I don't want to learn a new vocabulary to enjoy a cup of coffee. The place fits its name. It's a study hall for people who think they are in a big public library. The coffee was good and my visitor's were happy. If you live nearby, bring your computer and hog a table for six with an empty cup you finished three hours ago. It' a feeling of power that you just can't get anywhere else for $3.95. If you want a good cup of coffee, you will find it here. It's not the the owner's fault that the lord of the giant table was ruling over his domain. read more

I know there's some die-hard coffee purist in this town, cool, but I like my cake. It's a nice coffee shop, light, clean, and the staff was okay. I'm not looking for a wall of French truffles, just a good slab of, "psst, yea you baby, come ere and get you a slice" pound cake would have instigated me to get a cup of coffee to go with, all I'm saying. The iced tea was good tho :) read more

Very chill place. Espresso macchiato is the bomb. Much care applied during its creation. High recs from a coffee searcher. read more

Case Study Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is one of my favorite place to come and connect with friends or work on a project. It is loud enough that talking is. It off limits and the music isn't so irrational loud that focus on work is lost. It has the feel of the perfect cafe with plenty of table space and plug ins for all. The atmosphere is simple without being austere or unfriendly. Very inviting and friendly. I would recommend it very highly. read more

Case Study Coffee - Just that average cup of joe photo, but this cup tastes AMAZING!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is going to be short and sweet: THE BEST ALMOND MILK LATTE I HAVE EVER HAD. Ever. That's it. It was so smooth and creamy. I took one sip and had to stop walking and mutter "Holy shit," because it was that good. The almond milk seemed to compliment the coffee rather than fight the flavor. The beans are high quality making for a high quality drink and the baristas looked very experienced. read more

The jasmine matcha latte with soy milk is delicious great staff,cute interior, clean bathroom, free WiFi , and great for doing work