I liked this coffee shop a lot. We had a strange coffee, coconut and seltzer concoction that was definitely interesting. I like the decor, seating and ambience of the place. It has a lot of little hideaways and nooks where you can do your work. read more

I moved to NW Portland 6 months ago from the midwest and Coffee Time has been a savior to me! Not only are the treats tasty and is the coffee delicious, the staff and patrons are all engaging, cool, and comfortable. This is my favorite coffee shop on the West side of Portland and I consider it my "other place" in the neighborhood! read more

Wow! The coffee here is amazing! Both my husband and I got the house cold brew, and I think it's safe to say it's the best in Portland. The staff was also very friendly and knowledgeable about their coffee and the cold brew process in general. The vibe was great and even though you could tell there were tons of locals in the place, we felt very welcomed. HIGHLY recommend! read more

Maybe my favorite coffee shop -- definitely my favorite on the west side. Like everyone else says, it's open late, which is huge. It also used to be a speakeasy, and it's got a great vibe that combines that history with a hobbit hole. The coffee is good, and the deceptively huge back area is great for hanging out and working. The staff is mostly nice, if hands-off -- which I like, personally. The clientele is eccentric, which is worth pointing out -- quasi-homeless hippies playing speed chess outside sit comfortably with hipster college kids cramming for finals. It's a great place. read more

This place is the bomb. Great atmosphere, good coffee, and plenty of outlets to plug into and study for hours. Sure, it's a little dive-y, but if you need somewhere to get work done past 6PM you're not going to care. All kinds of folks in here, from chess players to college students to awkward first dates. Pretty much the Central Perk of Portland. Never change, Coffee Time. read more

Coffee Time is nothing without it's late night hours. I used to frequent 6-7years ago. Back then the clientele was less...transient. If you like odd unidentifiable smells with your latte come to coffee time after midnight. Not to be an old fuddy duddy but I am disappointed with the weekend warriors and loud obnoxious kids who think its cool to be out. The service is okay, they don't have to try hard, its the only thing open. Of course the back room is great for sneaking in some alone time with a book. The last two times I was dodging loud kids and some followed me to the back room to swap oral fluids. I shook my fist and yelled "get off my lawn" but they didn't leave. In short expect the place to be open and frequent before midnight for good service. read more

Dirty, dingy, and there's always flies and gnats in the food case having a ball with the pastries and cakes that are for sell. The service is unremarkable and the drinks are fine. The winning attributes of this place are 1)it's open really, really late 2)free WiFi 3)it's not freezing like starschmucks and 4)it's pretty darn quiet so you can get a ton of work done. Still, I argue that it deserves a below average rating because a little cleanliness goes a long way! read more

My girlfriend and I had our first real date at this place, so Coffee Time will always have a place in our hearts! Their coffee is excellent, and the last time we were there, they had kombucha on tap. There is an awesome back room decorated like a speakeasy, which is where we spent what seemed like forever nearly alone talking about everything under the sun. This alone is worth checking out, and I think I will regret telling you about it. read more

The are a pain about cash. You are a business either except cards or not. Don't take cards and than whine about taking them. Coffee is ok. While I like the idea of the backroom, it is really too dark to read or meet with groups in so the front is usually crowded and the back a little empty. read more

Eh. This place feels pretty run-down, though the space is theoretically cool. There are cozy-feeling wooden booths and different parts of the cafe connected by hallways. But the space is kind of thrashed. Service is mediocre, deli-counter is unappealing. Surprisingly, my friend ordered a panini and it was totally delicious. However, given any number of better cafes in the area, I wouldn't go back. read more

My favorite coffee shop! Cool atmosphere, great coffee, and even greater staff. A really nice place to hand out, relax and even play a game of chess. read more

Laid back and friendly atmosphere make this a great place to start your day in Portland. Started with a nitro cold brew everyday while I was here. Brew Dr Kombucha on tap and great pastries. read more

Nice people; interesting neighborhood; good coffee at good price; sidewalk seating; plenty of room inside;

I have been walking to Coffeetime to work on art, read, or chat with friends for 4 years now and love it. It is a community within a coffee shop,and It doesn't matter who you are or what you do. Everyone is welcome, and I can't say this for every coffee shop in Portland. Chanh and Susan make a solid attempt to make everything local and feature local artists' work that frequent the place. If you haven't been here in a bit, you should revisit the place and witness the positive changes made. Great place and good people! read more

Coffee Time's coffee was subpar. How ironic. BUT it's unconventional, "secret" seating area in the back was enough for me to like this place. I can't say much about it's food because I didn't order any food but I just can't imagine its food being amazing because its coffee was A-OK. It opens late (until 11pm or so??) and offers a great, quiet getaway study area in the back corner. read more

I'm not so much of a coffee guy, so that norm that you see of people working on their laptops really never worked for me. I do like chai tea though. They make their own chai tea blend at Coffee Time, and I enjoy it. The cool baristas and free wifi in an interesting, expansive space are a bonus! read more

Love the kombucha on tap and the late hours. It is unfortunate the internet doesn't work in the back since the doors are open up front and the smoke from outside is polluting the indoor air. I feel like I smoked a cigarette and my clothes probably smell like smoke too. Isn't there a 10 foot law? read more

Delicious coffee, great customer service, nice people (regulars), and amazing decor!!! I love the hours as well 7:00 AM - Midnight. Good spot for working, studying, socializing and close to lots of restaurants and bars. It's really close to Trader Joe's and Fred Meyer, too if you want specific snacks. :) read more

I really want to give this place 4+ stars. The atmosphere is great, with the coolest seating area in the back I've seen in a coffee area. The front has plenty of booths and tables, and hallway and and back rooms are just so cozy and lighting and decorations are great. However, the food sucks and the coffee isn't that great. My son is vegan and the vegan selections are very poor. The Panini I had (not vegan) was very bad. The worst pesto in it I've ever had the displeasure of eating. They are pre-made and you can tell. All that being said, I'd go there again and just order coffee even though it isn't epic, because at least the atmosphere is. read more

A nice quiet place to have a cup of coffee. Staff is very friendly and the place has a great environment.

Coffee time is a one-of-a-kind coffee spot. There are cozy booths in the front and near the back, along with a "secret" back room painted in the era of 1920's bootlegging days. There are comfortable chairs and also small tables scattered in the back and front. Nice selection of PNW reading materials such as the Mercury and WW. You can actually bring your dog to sit in the front area while enjoying coffee or a cookie. Most importantly, they provide chess boards and pieces to anyone who asks, and you're likely to have someone ask if they can play against you eventually. How fun! read more

This place should get 5 stars cause it has perfect function for it's purpose: give you a calm, snug study space at any hours that actually is comfortable. The coffee is very good. And the snacks meet the point for students (peanut butter and pretzels: why don't places think like this?). Also the barista are kind and welcoming. I was fumbling around all awkward on crutches and felt watched out for like you would a friend. Meant a lot. Only one issue: bloody wretched to try parking down there. take the bus and save the blood pressure. read more

I loved this place. Really uniquely designed space inside. Friendly local group of chess players out front. Food was very affordable. Open late at night. A nice space for reading or working. And nextdoor to a cool little artsy movie theater. Ice blended drink was amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Hopefully you'll never happen to have to take a dump here.. before you can even begin to wipe the owner will start pounding on the door yelling about a five minute time limit on the bathroom. read more

Darren L: Can you even spell eclectic let alone define it? Coffeetime is the island of misfit toys. Anybody not Buying something has to leave, compulsivity or housing Status notwithstanding. Like it or leave it. Moved here with your Rich parents, did ya? From say, KahLeeFohnYah? Hasta la vista, baby. read more

Totally unique coffee experience. This is where all your original NW residence reside for their morning Jo. Chess tables on front and back, non pretentious atmosphere, and nooks and crannies to slip away in. Not for everyone, but definitely right for some. read more

The fact that you have to get a key (yep, just like at a gas station) to use the restroom should have been a clue...This place is filthy, smells like B.O., is full of transients, sleeping and otherwise, and smoke-infested from the non-customers who hang out at the outside tables. The staff blaring Beach Boys tunes out the speakers doesn't help either, and boo to the super slow wireless. The coffee was good though, but since NW has a gazillion other (cleaner) places to get a great cup, Coffee Time is a place I will never, ever return to. In fact, next time I walk by I'm crossing the street. Yuck! read more

This is a cute shop on 21st. People were friendly, great place to sit outside and people watch. Latte was tasty but the coffee was a little light for my taste. read more

Great place to post up and work for a while. There are even higher leveled counter spots in the back room that can be used to stand while you work. Espresso was great. They cary a fancy Kombucha brand that's a great. Wifi is faster in the back for some reasons. They could use faster wifi in general. Still, I love how I can feel comfortable here for hours. read more

I'm a regular but more recently have had to leave as soon as I arrived because of the terrible BO smell throughout the whole place. It's starting attract bums and the wifi hasn't been working well. I will say I do love coming here to work and drink tea and good prices, the barista/cashier is very friendly. I like the cookies. I know it's totally hipster but I wish it didn't attract bums and people who don't wear deodorant. I usually come late at night and work for a couple of hours. I still plan to go back. Will just start trying other places as well. read more

Coffee is pretty pricey, and the selection is small. BUT they're open until 12am and have a very chill environment. Good place to relax, listen to music and do some studying. read more

Sometimes it's great, sometimes it's not. Definitely a downer that you can't smoke outside anymore, but the coffee isn't bad... that is once you endure the wait to get to the barista. The staff doesn't seem as cranky as they used to be, and they have a few new yummy things on the menu (espresso floats!!). Lots of students doing lots of studying, so grab a table while you can... read more

The place used to be open 24 hours. Then it wasn't. Then it was. Now it isn't. I agree with the other reviewer that it smells like a dirty toilet. Why does it smell like a dirty toilet? Because the owners let vagrants live in the place. All day, all night. It's like a creep show in there. This is not really a hipster location though. It's more of a homeless hangout. It's not well ventilated so it's impossible to sit in the back room if you need to breathe fresh air. Want to sit closer to the front where there is air? Well that's not air because a line of smokers sits out front so all you get is smoke. The people who work there are nice and the coffee is mediocre. I had coffee at a shiney hipster spot called Crema today and it was extremely terrible. But that's another review. Coffee Time doesn't really offer good food, good coffee, good look/feel. It's my last resort because when you need a late night study hole, it's here or the SE Grind. Yet another review. Update: 2/28/12 - I edited this review because some of my comments hurt some people's feelings. I'm sorry about that. read more

Love the pistachio lattee! It's delicious. This place feels like a giant living room at your quirky uncle's house where you can study late into the night. They're open until midnight, which is nice but I was a little confused because their website says 2am. So be prepared to pack up and leave at 12am. read more

I lived in the neighborhood for a year, stopped in for a coffee or snack every now and then, and not once did I notice the expansive back rooms! The service is great, the coffee, drinks and food are nothing special but the space is what makes this place. Coffee Time is a great spot to spend a rainy afternoon reading a book or laptopping. The back rooms are super cozy, with different seats, tables and couches. read more

Always great coffee and great service! One of the great neighborhood coffee shops. I always can depend on getting the perfect cup on each visit! read more

Perfect place to work and use their wifi on a rainy day. Service could improve. They have a cozy layout.

Great ambiance! Cozy nook-boothes to snuggle with your sweetie. Fun paintings on the walls. A mysterious hidden back part to lurk in and stare at your laptop for hours while sipping a hot hot drink on a cold, windy night. read more

2 stars for fun atmosphere and free wi-fi...0 stars for relatively gross coffee by Portland standards

The drinks are nothing special, but it's more comfortable than most places I've been while visiting Portland, especially if you're stranded in NW. read more