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    Coava Coffee Roasters

    4.4 (909 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tanya S.

    Customer service was great. It was pretty busy when I went but they didnt rush me when I asked questions. I ended up ordering a cortado with the espresso that was recommended and a vanilla latte. Both drinks were delicious, smooth complex flavor. Prices were very fair, only complaint would be having more than one size (only because I wanted more!).

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    Penny S.

    We wanted something a little sweet on Valentine's Day. My husband and I each tried the orange mocha special of the day. We I think I would've liked a little more orange flavor as it was hard to taste. We also bought some beans for our son-in-law. Yikes coffee beans are spendy! $50-60/kilo. Ouch.

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    Graciela C.

    Huge space, very cozy and just gorgeous to be here. The coffee was truly good. Finally found good espresso in the area! Today we have the choice of Ethiopian brand or Indonesian. Ethiopian beans were great in the flat white. $5. Will definitely come back.

    The counter and some coffee machinery
    Sarah C.

    This Coava location continues to be a go-to spot for me to caffeinate when running errands in inner SE! It's a huge and interesting space - very industrial. They've added more seating since COVID so there's plenty of options to enjoy your coffee here if you'd prefer, but of course you can also take it to go. Staff varies is how outgoing they are but always professional. Coffee is always great and their pastries are pretty darn good too.

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    Rashi T.

    Despite being a coffee lover and often exploring different shops around the city, I was surprised that I'd never visited this particular Cova Coffee location. The setting is unique: a large warehouse converted into a coffee shop, with an industrial vibe. The coffee machines take center stage, while seating is limited compared to the amount of open space. We ordered cappuccinos, a cookie, and a pastry, then sat outside to enjoy the lovely Portland weather. The cappuccinos were extremely small, and the staff mentioned that was the only size available. I ended up ordering a chai as well, which was a bit more acidic than I prefer. The staff was efficient and to the point--not unfriendly, but I wouldn't describe them as warm either. Overall, it was an interesting experience in a unique setting, though a few aspects left me wishing for more.

    The self serve water station -- like the industrial water dispenser.
    Jenny C.

    Coava Coffee Cafe is just old fashion good. Not knowingly, Coava got several locations but I stumbled into the flagship location. The first thing I notice is a workbench piled with bags and bags of coffee. They offer their own signature roast blend, which has become increasingly common in many coffee shops today. There's something unique about Coava's blend that I couldn't put my fingers on but the quality is there! The surrounding wide space looks old and new at the same time. It reminded me of my wood shop class back in the 90s. There are several industrial looking tables for customers to site and enjoy their coffee. While placing my order, I spoke with the barista of the cafe. He informed me that the location is a converted structure (formerly a wood shop and then previously a car repair shop for 30 years). I find it fascinating how an entrepreneur can transform an abandoned place into a thriving business (or make its mark)! I ordered a standard ice latte, and it was incredibly smooth, balanced, and i can taste coffee flavor. You can tell the roast is fresh and really knows their beans. The barista is friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to talk shop without being pretentious. This review is simple and enough -- just like Coava and worth coming back.

    My choice! Guatemala and Brazil beans
    Clare K.

    My second time visiting Coava Coffee Roasters. I always come for their coffee and beans whenever I visit Seattle. Although they are not dog friendly, we were able to find a table outside and enjoyed their coffee. I loved their indoor space as well and would love to come back without dogs for studying and reading. Their coffee is always amazing. I can trust their basitas, all of them appeared passionate and knowledgeable about coffee.

    Cool vibes inside
    Rose H.

    Delicious! My fiancé and I tried their two pour overs of the day, and they were incredible. I think mine was my favorite pour-over of all time. The service was quick, friendly, and efficient, and they were highly skilled at making the pour-overs. I think the ambiance was also about as great as the coffee-- the place is very spacious, industrial-looking, and there is a good amount of seating. Overall, we loved our experience here and had no issues finding street parking.

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    Jaimie P.

    Pretty tasty. The vanilla latte actually tastes like it was supposed to. I've had coffee and several different places in Portland and those all tasted off. This is real coffee. My only complaint is the tiny sizes.

    Vanaja U.

    The perfect latte doesn't ex-- no you're wrong. You have to try the vanilla latte here at coava. It's incredibly smooth, lightly sweet with the perfect amount of froth. I also tried the seasonal special iced honey lavender matcha latte which was also decent. They use oat milk for all their drinks as a default. The coffee shop is in a warehouse like structure and there is plenty of paid street parking in the surrounding areas.

    Outside sign - IG @bougiefoodieboi
    Kyle W.

    My friend mentioned that Coava sources a lot of the coffee shops' beans around Portland, and this was a great opportunity to try the coffee directly from this flagship store. We went here in the late morning Wednesday and it was fairly busy, but there was a good number of large tables (communal) where you can relax or get some work done. I tried their honey latte which is pretty solid - the latte art is spot on, and there's subtle notes of the honey. My friend's cold brew was also decent. For $6 it is a bit average or slightly pricy, but for a good cup of coffee, it is worthwhile.

    Fiammetta P.

    Nice neighborhood coffee shop and roastery! Came across it by chance while visiting Portland and it's a perfect spot before or after visiting Hopscotch which is only a few blocks away. Coffee is strong and they have a nice area inside where people tend to work from so it's pretty quiet.

    Elizabeth A.

    The perfect stop on a rainy winter day. I loved the honey latte. The inside is very spacious with plenty of seating.

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    Amazing, high quality espresso drinks. Their house made syrups are delicious and beans are wonderful. Bought a bag of beans to take home!

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    What milk alternatives do you have?

    We have both almond and oat milk.

    Is this place pet friendly?

    They don't mind if you bring your pet in to get coffee to-go; however, I was told they cannot hang out inside the building.

    Is this cafe wheelchair accessible?

    I believe the one on Grant is, yes. Very large open space. I think doors in and out as well as bathroom are all standard widths so note if that isnt wide enough.

    Any gluten free options?

    Coffee is Gluten Free

    Do they serve bulletproof (butter) coffee?

    No, we do not.

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    Courier has became a favorite coffee shop over the years. It's tiny and they're always busy. I love…read morethe Japanese food menu - kakigori shaved ice for the summers and they're always doing norimaki, inari and Onigiri. It's the perfect snack to go along with some of their great tea or coffee. I don't love coffee black normally, but I like theirs on its own. Seating is limited but if you can snag a seat inside, you can hear their music - they have a record player and my mom loved the jpop old album from the 70s/80s that they had on today. Staff is awesome and friendly. I love this spot and wish they had longer hours in the afternoon for shaved ice.

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