Jenni&#x27;s Sacred Grounds

Even though this place is practically in our backyard, we always passed it up. it's tucked into a…read morestrip mall and looks about as exciting as dishwater from the outside. My husband and I are coffee-shop "aficionados"; we've explored dozens of quirky, Portland spots. He usually orders tea, while I'm all about the coffee and my sketchbook. But today, I wanted coffee and we were right there. Well, my drip coffee was ten times better than the average brew you get elsewhere, and my husband couldn't believe how robust and flavorful his tea was, way beyond strip-mall expectations. The music was lovely and the atmosphere was so calm, it felt like a visit to a Spa! We will be back...so many glowing reviews rave about the pastry! (Good pastry and good coffee together, that's the Holy Grail). :) !

Jenna makes the best drip coffee I've ever had. Not even just the coffee, the ratio of the cream…read moreand sugar. I love how she remembers orders and customers. The interior is very cozy and the big windows are perfect.

2.1 mi•Montavilla, Southeast Portland

Front door

Wonderful tea, lovely cup

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Loro Coffee

4.2(24 reviews)

Environment: nice shared space with the pizza shop. High ceiling and seats indoors and outdoors…read more Staff: friendly and helpful as I had a few questions about their coffee beans. Drink: I got their iced Americano. I was asking about the acidity of the beans as I wanted something less 'sour.' In the end I got their Americano with a splash of cream and it was good! I was able to handle the acidity and enjoyed my coffee!

Very cool space design and concept, but we had to wait an astounding 30 minutes for one espresso…read moredrink midday on a Sunday. Would have been a bit more manageable if we had known before getting in line or had a buzzer (so we could have taken a walk and come back). Unfortunately, we will likely not be able to return for that reason.

2.6 mi•Parkrose Heights, Northeast Portland

Almond Croissant

Cream cheese and jam danish and almond milk latte.

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Jet Black Coffee

4.6(154 reviews)

Love this place. It's moody but with plants & natural light. The pistachio raspberry latte that has…read morebeen on special is delicious. It wouldn't be the same without the raspberry powder sprinkled on top. The vegan breakfast sandwich was also so yummy, especially the soft & chewy sourdough bread. My only complaint is there are no places to plug in if you sit at the back bar. Besides that, a perfect place to work or meet up with someone for awhile. Almost all the baristas I have encountered there have been lovely and welcoming.

Cute place, horrible staff. Well I guess I can't speak for all the staff but the girl that just…read moremade my coffee was rude, honestly thought she was doing a bit. Coffee wasn't great.

0.7 mi•Powellhurst - Gilbert

Pistachio Raspberry Latte & Vegan Breakfast Sandwich, all delicious [that sourdough bread is amazing]

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Cardi B latte. Soooo good.

Phin Caphe & Boba

4.3(145 reviews)

The vibes here are very chill with cool and nice decors! Lots of seatings and tables available!…read moreEasy to order from two kiosks... Ordered egg coffee (less ice, 50% sweet, oat milk, condensed milk) - real impressed with this drink! I actually loved it so much and I would come back to this place! It reminds me of other Vietnamese coffee shop back in the east coast. Delicious and refreshing on a hot day out there! If ya are in mood for strong coffee tasting that equals to a Vietnamese coffee, this is the place!

Earl gray matcha $7.95 - enjoyed this! Good mix of tea and matcha. Would get this again!read more

2.2 mi•Montavilla, Southeast Portland

Ube Coffee

Pistachio Coffee

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Egg coffee, iced matcha, and pandan coffee

Hungry Heart PDX

4.2(212 reviews)

What a fabulous little bakery and should I say bookstore?! Delicious pastries, quiche and coffee!…read moreService was friendly and ambiance was fire!

A very chill neighborhood cafe with good pastry selection. It doesn't have too much space but a…read morenice place to have a delicious pastry and a nice coffee. They have good seasonal options.

1.7 mi•Mt. Scott - Arleta, Southeast Portland

Half order French toast (only weekends)

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Carnelian Coffee

4.5(113 reviews)

Terrific choice for coffee and such! Comfortable environment and great service make this a must go…read morefor newcomers and long stayers.

The vibes were great, staff were nice, and everything was tasty. Unfortunately, though, I have to…read morerate this down because my husband and I both had allergic reactions to something (we're both allergic to nuts). We're not sure what it was, it could have been the morning bun so I asked a barista. The pastries have some allergen information in the placards but when I get an allergic reaction, I want to make sure and ask. They looked through the ingredients list/binder and they couldn't find the ingredients for the morning bun. Luckily, my husband and my allergies are pretty mild, but this seems pretty dangerous. If you have any kind of allergy, I don't think this is the place for you.

1.9 mi•Montavilla, Southeast Portland

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Interior

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Monti's Cafe

3.8(57 reviews)

What a gem! Very cute cafe with tons of seating, and you can take your beverage and walk around the…read moreantique mall also! The cookies are stellar.

Friendly, cozy little cafe with sizable menu and welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces highly…read morerecommend.

Inside

Feta spinach scramble

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Lux Coffee Lounge

4.6(21 reviews)

0.5 mi•Hazelwood

A friend suggested Lux as a place to meet for lunch and catching up recently so I stopped in…read more Wasn't at all what I was expecting - I was thinking basic coffee shop, but the menu here was spectacular. We ordered at the counter - my friend got a turkey bagel with iced coffee and I got the tuna melt with tomato soup with black coffee. As things were prepared, the server brought it to our table and was very polite. The ambience is a mix of café and bistro, everything was super comfortable. The music in the background was not too loud. Everything was inviting. The food genuinely surprised me - my friend's bagel sandwich came drizzled with a balsamic glaze and was pretty comprehensive - the turkey included cheese and avocado and sprouts and was well above and beyond what you would expect from a turkey bagel sandwich. My tomato soup appeared to have been made in house which surprised me. And the tuna sandwich was one of the best I've ever had. It was dark tuna but not that shitty cheap dark stuff, but the actual dark tuna that you want if you're trying to provide an elevated flavorful experience. We did not order from the dessert case, but oh my God it is ridiculously overwhelming in terms of the offering. I almost wanna go back and just graze on desserts. The location is a little weird and kinda out-of-the-way for me but if I'm in that part of town again, I will definitely be making a stop.

What a beautiful place that serves food, bakery items with equal aesthetic sense and taste…read more Sometimes when the beautifully decorated food, it lacks in taste, but I won't say the same about my experience here. The service was friendly and so was the decor. Best part is that they are open quite late so it is a good place to be at if you have a quick hour or so to spend late in the evening. I'll return for their breakfast more lunch options

2.2 mi•Montavilla, Southeast Portland

Turkey Egg Avocado Croissant

Looking toward the bar where the gorgeous treats are.

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Nice healthy plant.

Bipartisan Cafe

3.9(403 reviews)

Had a brief work meeting at this location this morning. Had a cup of decaf, Americano, and a…read moreraspberry scone. The scone was good, it was way too sweet for my taste. The decaf Americano was very good. The counter service here was really good, the person putting the register was very friendly, very fast, very helpful. The place was very busy with a nice vibe of people working, and people just enjoying their coffee.

Just as good as I remember. An excellent spot to stop & enjoy a cup of coffee and a baked good,…read moreespecially if you want sweet or savory pie. The Raspberry Ginger scone was very good & had chunks of crystallized ginger. Most people are working on laptops or hanging out, so the noise level is perfectly reasonable.

1.2 mi•Powellhurst - Gilbert, Southeast Portland

Interior

Lox bagel!! Yum yum ~~

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Menu (Jan 2025)

Trung Nguyen Legend

4.3(123 reviews)

If I pay over $8 for a tiny coffee it better be good and this place was delicious. I tried the iced…read moreegg coffee and it tasted like dessert while also having a good caffeine kick. The flavor is very unique. A creamy thick egg foam with tiny chunks of minty chocolate and a strong hit of Vietnamese coffee is the perfect pick me up. Service was fast and nice. They were out of flavored croissants but what was left did look good. I'm excited to go back. There are 2 parking lots and lots of table seating inside and a few tables outside.

LOVED this coffee shop!! So happy I stopped in while on my trip from Vegas to Portland…read more Portland has sooo many good coffee shops, but this one was definitely in its own category. They specialize in Vietnamese coffee, and my friend from Vietnam told me that this brand of coffee is actually the most famous in her home country, and I see why! The menu is very vast, they have food, pastries, and they have plenty of drink options hot/cold, coffee and non-coffee items. What was very interesting and actually a bit confusing was that they have several levels of their phin drip, I got whatever the cashier recommended, and it was very good! It was literally just a shot of drip coffee, yielded maybe less than 3oz of fluid, but it packed a punch of flavor and caffeine. If you're looking for a drink to sip, I would order something else since it's so tiny. But it was very picture worthy! The Vietnamese sea salt cream latte was perfect as well.

Interior display

Crab Royal ($10.95)

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Dawn S.

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9 years ago

Well I would like to say that I know for a fact that Jenni did not do what this Maureen P is saying she had a major surgery and she wanted to work for Jenny I will not go into detail I do know Maureen walked out on Jenny tired to ruin the shop Jenni is one of the most honest women and has a great business she is all about community and trying keep her shop open while still recuperating from her surgery if your in the neighborhood want to talk story and have a great cuppa coffee and some pastry or maybe even breakfast she's open Monday through Saturday nothings going to keep her down not even a bad review especially one that bad review is a lie read more

Maureen P.

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9 years ago

Actually, my review is minus 1. I worked at Jenni's and yes I do have a food handlers card. Which the rest of people that work there don't have. We dumped about 8k into that shop. Thinking that we were going to be partners. Instead she ripped us off and now I'm ending up at the food bank, because she can't run a business. Jenni doesn't pay people that work for her. One employee hasn't been in since April. Now to add insult to injury. She continues to post pictures of MY baked good saying that she made them. Most of the pictures on her site, I baked them not her. Please don't do not go to her shop. Do no support a liar and a cheat. read more

Jodie D.

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8 years ago

I finally stopped by to check this place out and I'm so happy I did! Jenni's Sacred Grounds is cozy and welcoming. I ordered a coffee and breakfast for lunch (always a bonus to find places that serve breakfast after noon). Still sipping on my delicious pumpkin pie latte as I write this. The food was great - like home cooking and reasonably priced. The patio looked like a good place to grab a cup of coffee for a chat with friends. And most important to me, the service was awesome. Next time I'll try some of their baked goods with a cup of coffee. read more

Courtney B.

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9 years ago

Been wanting to try this place for a long time. Finally went in this morning with a friend. The place is small but super adorable. Jenni is super friendly and seems to love owning and running the place. The mocha was and HUGE breakfast burrito were a great way to kick off my day! I will be making a return trip and telling my friends and family! Thanks, Jenni! read more

Tiffany D.

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11 years ago

The owner is very nice. Today I Got a to-go order of biskets an gravy with a side of bacon. An 2 coffees. She was nice an made my coffee while I waited on the food to cook, then made the other coffee before I left. Been there like 4-5 times now and the service is always wonderful, I will definitely be going back a few times a week, if not more. read more

Joan B.

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10 years ago

Excellent cup of coffee and mouth watering pastries. This is a unique, community coffee shop with a limited menu--including pastries, biscuits and gravy, soups, sandwiches, and specials. Everything is made from scratch. The place is small, shiny clean, has a patio, and is wonderfully friendly. read more

Kara S.

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9 years ago

Dishonesty is all you get at Jenni's Sacred Grounds. The owner hires people and doesn't pay them, it's a dirty hole in the wall, with rats running around on the back patio. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, who wants to do business with a dishonest using thief? read more

Steve J.

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8 years ago

there really is a jenni and she is great. you need to go here! she makes home made style meals from scratch like granny and it really is great! she won me over in one visit and this will be a regular stop for me from now on! read more

Roseann L.

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9 years ago

Jenni is amazing... she is great person and has a great heard help in anyway she can ... since I started eating here and getting coffee she has treated myself and any other employees or customers I send her way read more

Lindsey A.

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10 years ago

Yummy sandwiches and soups, great coffee, and very friendly service! Seriously, it's very cool how the atmosphere of the space is always cheerful. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Rachel H.

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7 years ago

Had a lovely brunch at Jenni's. Biscuits and gravy were fantastic! Service was incredibly attentive and personalized. Felt like we were connected the community in addition to getting great food. read more

Kendra Z.

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9 years ago

Such great service, the gal is super sweet and friendly. Loved the atmosphere! The breakfast burrito and soup are to die for. Great coffee. New favorite spot of SE and will totally go back! read more

Sheila C.

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11 years ago

Excellent location, great service and a wonderful menu. Staff is awesome, it's a great morning meeting spot for all your business needs.

Shannon K.

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8 years ago

Amazing little coffee shop!! Homemade pasties!!! Try the Apple Fritter Bread! Coffee was perfect!!! read more

Kurt D.

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3 months ago

Such a nice place. My pastry was delicious and quite large! Great coffee and a wonderful owner.

Amelia D.

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8 years ago

The coffee was great. I'm always slightly worried when I order a cappacino but it was amazing.

Brianna O.

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3 years ago

Loved this place. Delicious food, comfortable vibe and AMAZING service! 10/10 recommend! read more

Scott C.

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5 years ago

Charming atmosphere. Good food and friendly service!

Jenni's Sacred Grounds - coffee - Updated September 2026

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