JoLa has become one of my favorite places to spend time in. The Mahsa Chai is hands down my favorite drink anywhere, and the chicken pesto sandwich is one of those menu items I find myself craving throughout the week. Over the past weeks, I've actually found the atmosphere to be warmer, and more welcoming, and full of positive energy. Like any small business, transitions happen, but what matters to me is the experience I have every time I walk through the door. I've consistently been greeted with kindness, great coffee, and people who genuinely seem to care about creating a place where customers want to stay awhile. One of the things I love most about JoLa is that it feels like a true neighborhood café. Local artists are featured on the walls, it's a wonderful place to settle in and work for a few hours, and there's a real sense of community that you don't find in many coffee shops anymore. More than anything, it's obvious that the owner and management care deeply about the customer experience. They put a tremendous amount of heart into this place, and it shows in the details... from the quality of the food and drinks to the welcoming atmosphere they've created. I'll happily keep coming back, and I'd encourage anyone who's considering visiting to experience JoLa for themselves. read more

JoLa Cafe - Chicken Pesto Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As a daily regular at JoLa for over a decade, I'm incredibly saddened by the recent changes here. What used to keep me coming back every single morning was the outstanding staff consistency and the warm, community-driven service. Lately, the energy has shifted. There has been a rapid turnover of the team, and without any of the familiar, long-term staff members who built those customer relationships, the welcoming environment is gone. While the current staff tries their best, the overall customer experience has suffered. After 10 years of loyal daily visits, the lack of consistency has finally pushed me to find a new daily cafe. ****My previous detailed review was taken down. It's incredibly disappointing to see a business I supported for years choose to silence feedback rather than address it. Losing a loyal regular apparently matters less than keeping up appearances.**** read more

We wanted a cute brunch spot before starting our day, and JoLa Café ended up being the perfect choice! We looked at the menu beforehand and loved all of the breakfast sandwich options. The drink menu had a little bit of everything: coffee, cocktails, and smoothies. While the menu leans more savory, they also have a bakery section with pastries, sweets, and yogurt options. There was an impressive amount of seating, which is surprisingly hard to find, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the whole café had such a welcoming vibe. Definitely a great spot to start your morning! read more

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Had a great experience here! I can't speak to the service because my friend ordered for me but I loved my sandwich and the outdoor seating was lovely. Super cute and in a quiet part of town. I'd go back! read more

JoLa Cafe - Turkey sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I'm another previous regular saddened by the changes at Jola Cafe. For years it was well managed by a man named Zach, who made sure it had good service and a warm community feel. Ever since he left, they seem to have a lot of turnover. The people working at the counter, often seem frazzled and irritated and actually make comments to the effect that I should comment another time (to order a burrito? ) because they're busy or otherwise inconvenienced. They mix up orders and then act like it's your fault. They have a few dishes I like, so I come back occasionally to order them, but whenever I do, I brace myself for bad service, and they almost always deliver. This place needs a good general manager. read more

Great cafe tucked into a neighborhood! I tried the smoked salmon hash. It was delicious and hearty. Chased it down with an iced matcha latte. Street parking was easy to find. Counter service was friendly! read more

JoLa Cafe - Smoked Salmon Hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped in for a quick latte to go. Cute spot tucked away in a neighborhood (little challenging to park). They used local Smith tea for my chai latte and was made quickly. Overall, a good spot to hang out over a coffee and maybe even grab breakfast. read more

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I love this cafe, they consistently have great fresh food, a fun menu with unique options including drink specials, and good service! I have loved the 2 latte specials going on with a red velvet iced latte and the pistachio latte. I love the country breakfast bowl and the benedicts. read more

JoLa Cafe - Iced pistachio latte, Iced red velvet latte with cream cheese cold foam, Breakfast bowl with goat cheese and black beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visiting from St. Louis, and based on really nothing decided to try this place. Wow what a freakishly cozy, and welcoming spot! Ambience for days, and great coffee! Were I a neighborhood local I would come here all the time, but not for the sub par baked goods which really seem like Sysco food service type stuff (yes, mealy crumbly and oversized biscuit my wife was disappointed by, I'm looking at you!) I got an Avocado sandwich both times and seemingly that may be the best breakfast option on the menu. It was really good, could have benefited from some better produce ingredients though. So definitely a place worth stopping in for, (seemed very Portland or at least PNW to this flatlander) but the food is just ok. read more

One of the best coffee's I've had, highly recommend to anyone looking for a good relaxing spot! read more

JoLa Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Wow really loved this spot in John's Landing. I'm never in the area so was surprised to see a place that had such a large indoor area but with plenty of picnic tables outside. I went with a friend and seems like they recently expanded the place. We ordered the corned beef hash and matcha waffles to share. Can't have brunch without some drinks and I enjoyed the chai and vanilla lattes here. Surprisingly the food came out pretty quickly and it was so easy to dig in! I enjoyed the corned beef hash because the potatoes had a nice crunch, some spice with the bell peppers, and thick chunks of meat. The matcha waffles were a nice sweet option to get as they put all the sides of whipped cream, butter, jam, and syrup. They were just slightly dry though so I probably wouldn't get them again. Overall, the food menu has a nice mix of sweet and savory. However, if you don't want a full entree be sure to check out their pastry case or specials board! read more

JoLa Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Awesome place for breakfast. Lots of seating options. Delicious bagel and lox . Great coffee and drink options. The staff is friendly, and helpful. Outside seating available too. read more

JoLa Cafe - Bar area. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is in such a cute location -- right next to the beautiful Willamette Park. I came in and ordered their chai because it was recommended to me, but honestly, it was super disappointing. It wasn't even good enough to be called chai. It tasted like watered-down milk with barely any spice or flavor -- definitely not the bold, authentic chai I'm used to. It seemed like it came from a concentrate that was too diluted, and then they just added a splash of milk. I really don't even know if it qualifies as chai. That said, I did have the brownie, and it was rich, fudgy, and delicious -- definitely the highlight of my visit. Overall, I'll probably come back because the location and vibe are great, but next time, I'll be skipping the chai. read more

JoLa Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love this neighborhood cafe slash bistro in a historic building based in Johns Landing. Cozy, upscale and friendly... and I like that the space seems to transform over the course of the day. Coffee is excellent; they use one of the best local roasters in Portland. Pastries are scrumptious! And the menu is deep enough to offer options without making you feel overwhelmed. Random note of appreciation: the bathroom doesn't have a code. That is a rarity in Portland these days. The WiFi can be spotty at times... that's my only feedback for improvement. The outdoor area is lovely in the summer! Too bad it's overcast in Portland over half of the year I like that the management keeps tinkering with the hours to make it optimal for the customer base. That alone speaks volumes about their desire to succeed... and they do! read more

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I study here on weekends and this place is very popular- they have a ton of seating but there has been a time or two I had to wait for someone to leave for a seat. They serve full on breakfast on one side and smaller quick portions on the cafe side. Wait staff are great on the cafe side! Tons of beverage options, pastries, burritos, bagels, etc. Great place to for a visit or study! read more

JoLa Cafe - Country burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Forgot to post this last week when I went this most recent time as I was in a food coma! Definitely my favorite new spot for weekend brunch in Portland. 11/10 atmosphere, staff and most importantly: food. Not crazy spendy either; definitely recommend hitting it on the weekend so you can try out the bomb brunch menu. Totally a place you can bring your laptop for work if ya want, as well as a spot for a nice adult beverage if that's what you're after! read more

JoLa Cafe - Brunch with the fam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been here before and their food was great but I can't lie this breakfast bagel was not good at all. I'm pretty disappointed. There's so much sauce. Had to throw it away. I really hate to write bad reviews but it honestly was so gross I felt I had to, I'm sorry:( read more

JoLa Cafe - Breakfast bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a great neighborhood cafe! The service was friendly, our drinks and food were fast (and it was bustling) and delicious. The mushroom toast. Oh my gosh. So good. I also loved the local art on the walls. This was our first time here and will definitely be back. read more

One of the best cafes I've been to in terms of quality and variety of foods and drinks! This place is in a peaceful neighborhood of John's Landing. From the outside it may seem like a small spot but I was surprised how much seating there was inside with multiple floors! The vibe inside is very cozy and spacious. I opted to dine in so they called out your name once your drink was ready and then brought the food out to you wherever you're sitting afterwards. The cappuccino was made quickly and it was delicious! I also got the Belmont burrito which had egg, potatoes, avocado, black beans, arugula, and cheese. It was super tasty and filling! Might be my go-to order from now on :) The salsa on the side was also perfectly spicy. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Enjoyed a good dose of Portlandian spring air this morning at JoLa Café. Selected "The Country" burrito but had it as a bowl instead of a wrap. Very good and I will probably steal their cool idea of green chili sour cream! The salsa was also homemade with flecks of fresh cilantro and onion, it was very delicious. To wash this down I had an iced mocha which was equally primo, and I wish I would've requested a larger size. My brunch partner liked the sausage egg croissant sandwich and commented that the tomato jam made it taste unique. I noted a lot of adult bevs on the menu including mimosas, Irish coffee, hot toddy, and bloody Mary's. This is a neighborhood gem in Corbett, I loved how it was off Macadam just enough so as not to hear the traffic. It's quiet and peaceful outside the cafe. My family and I will definitely be coming back. read more

JoLa Cafe - The Country Burrito, "bowl style". Scrambled eggs bacon roasted potatoes salsa cheddar jack cheese and green chili sour cream - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My go-to coffee spot is also a legitimately solid lunch destination, with a good selection of fresh, generously-portioned bowls, salads, sandos and burritos to go along with your Americano or latte. The space is choppy - three separate rooms actually - but it's still a quite airy and spacious space with good light and a chill vibe if you just wanna come work on your laptop. There's usually local art on the walls, various magazines to read, and a couple of outside tables if you're so inclined. They have smoothies and pastries too and the service is always prompt - and with a smile. I feel like it's a great community gathering spot too, with a really down-to-earth atmosphere. Happy that this friendly, delish and well-run cafe is in the neighborhood, and major props for maintaining the vibe of the historic building it's in. read more

JoLa Cafe - The interior space is quite roomy. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Amazing welcoming neighborhood cafe. Great coffee and bakery products in the morning. They even brought a water bowl for our dog. America needs more places like this. Aloha and mahalo! read more

It is another dark and rainy day in Portland! This little cafe is so sweet. I was in the area and wanted a little treat. I had a good feeling before I walked in. It's very cozy and inviting. I got a breakfast sandwich. Egg, cheddar, avocado, on gluten-free bread. Every breakfast sandwich comes with their homemade tomato jam. It was fabulous! My fiancé got egg, cheddar, bacon, on a croissant. I also got the macaroon from the pastry counter. As we waited, I saw eggs Benedict and potatoes being sent out to tables and I'll just say we will be back. Thanks! read more

JoLa Cafe - bathroom art. which I love. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This cafe is excellentttttt wow. Went to lunch here and it was the perfect spot! Great outdoor seating, spacious interiors for studying, working eating, etc and overall a relaxing experience. The food was stunning too. This salad was perfection - warm and flavorful chicken on a bed of soft coins cous and crunch from the almonds, muah. The truffle fries were an excellent addition too! Quick service, all in all no complaints just praise. Can't wait to come again - a must visit , seriously. read more

JoLa Cafe - Truffle parm fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Early morning, South of downtown... This is your place! Good coffee, a nice assortment of pastries, friendly service, an eclectic bunch of locals as only Portland can provide. What's not to like? read more

This is a great spot in a convenient location to tuck out of the cold and enjoy a coffee undisturbed. Street parking may require a walk of a block or so, but hey, it's free! read more

Please train all your baristas evenly! I am regularly walking out when I see one of the two working that make bad cappuccinos and lattes. I stopped coming here for months and in two days back I've seen it twice. It is not worth $7 for a drink that's not properly made! Do better. read more

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Stopped by the ol' watering hole today for a coffee and a sweet treat. The service was friendly and the coffee was pretty good, although to be honest the coffee in Portland is so good and I think they could step up their game a little. The Revel oatmeal cake with fudge on top was delicious. Worth a stop by, especially if you're looking for a place to get some work done or have a meeting. read more

I love this place and most of the food items, but the breakfast sandwich needs to change. Just awful. No cheese. Some kind of salsa/jam that is not good. The English muffin is hard. The entire sandwich is tasteless. Order off the lunch menu or order the avocado toast for breakfast. read more

Another weekend, another trip to JoLa. I love coming here with friends or family, or coming alone to do some people watching. It's so cozy and the food is delicious. Get whatever sounds good because it will all be great. read more

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I've been here quite a few times. Today for Sunday Brunch I had my fav so far. Corned Beef hash that was like perfectly designed for me! Fewer potatoes than most which was perfect and then on a bed of fresh arugula and lots of tasty corned beef with a lovely poached egg on top. I almost didn't order as thought it would be a typical potato mash up. But no, it was the best and semi-healthiest one Ive ever had. The service was super pleasant and food served quickly. The neighborhood vibe is what I like. This place has definitely stepped up to game. John's Landing needs this place! read more

JoLa Cafe - Corned beef hash as though it was designed for my palate. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My new favorite spot for brunch The food is served quickly and portions are reasonable!! I came pretty hungry and left very satisfied and had some leftovers. Price is also reasonable which is hard to find these days! Plenty of tables and my favorite part is they're all spaced out so well you don't have to hear your neighbor's conversation. Another thing you don't get these days when you're brunching. I'd love to come back and try more items off the menu! read more

JoLa Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

For a Portland restaurant, the vegetarian options are abysmal. We had checked the menu on line just before we came, and the sole vegetarian option was not on the menu we were handed--so, no vegetarian entree. We cobbled together a dinner out of the appetizers, but will not be coming back. read more

The JoLa Benedict was sooo delicious. The potatoes were perfect. Outside seating was beautiful and relaxing. The ambiance is calm and relaxing. Workers were very kind and helpful. Iced dirty chai wasn't my favorite, but it is also very hard to find a place that can make creamy iced dirty chai's. read more

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We thought it would be perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Our coffee and pastries were pretty good but then the music, horrible. Rap music, trashy language, and they changed the song every 20 seconds. At 1st I thought they were changing it to be more suitable for a coffee shop but maybe it was the employee's personal preference. Too bad for us. We thought this was a great place because it had 3 large rooms, a cafe, and a latte/bakery area. read more

JoLa Cafe - a bar with black chairs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

JoLa cafe is one of the best places in Portland! Amazing food and service and it's located in a nice neighborhood

Came here with a group of friends and so got to try a lot of items. The best way to explore a new restaurant, if you ask me! The mushroom and feta toast was insanely delicious! I would come back just for that. It was zippy, earthy, salty, crunchy, soft... it was everything. I was sad I wasn't the person who ordered it, so I only got one bite. Food envy for sure! But that's the only thing I'd come back for. The Belgian waffle was just a sad naked waffle with a side of syrup and a side of butter. Expected more of a presentation, to be quite honest. My friend was disappointed. My other friend got the house benedict and it was overly sweet. I'm not the person to ask about benes because I generally don't like them, but we all agreed it was too much on the sweet side for our tastes. I got some kind of veggie breakfast bowl and it was good but pretty boring. I was definitely grateful for the large number of hot sauces they offered, because I needed a bit of zest! read more

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JoLa is a corner cafe just miles from the Willamette. We stopped in for brunch on the 4th of July so we were glad they were open for a couple hours on a holiday! It's a quant inside, no A/C inside so really warm in the summer but I get it. The way you order was interesting. Not sure if it was just because it was so slow but didn't have anyone walk up to our table and it was not clear where to order. You can to walk around a corner inside the get to the coffee bar/ordering area. I got a mocha which was the best part for me. Not sure what grounds they use but I was really impressed. For brunch I got the Southwest Burrito and it was alright. I was hoping for a little better quality, but nothing special to note. Overall glad I went there & again, very appreciative of the staff for being open on a holiday! read more

Based on Yelp reviews I decided to try Jola for breakfast this morning and I have very mixed feelings about my experience but because of the food, I would not return to eat breakfast. Positives: This is a nice space in a quiet neighborhood and although it was very busy, ordering and receiving my order was fast and the staff very nice. The food is another story: I ordered the poached eggs Florentine and received a plate of two hard boiled eggs over soggy spinach and an underripe tomato on a barely toasted English muffin. The promised hollandaise was illiberally provided as a smear on the eggs and was barely flavored. The potatoes were lukewarm warm and so salty that I could feel hypertension coming on. The plating had all the elegance of Denny's without parsley. Suggestions: Poached eggs are hot and when cut the yellow running goodness of the yolk should ooze over the assembled stack of ingredients. Fresh spinach lightly steamed does not appear boiled and is not soggy but wilted. If fresh tomatoes, at the height of tomato season are not available (?) then don't use a tomato. Toast the muffin to a brown and crisp finish. A good portion of hollandaise is meant to bring the dish together not tint the top of the egg. Finally, potatoes should be left without seasoning so that I can determine salt and pepper to taste. I'll omit plating suggestions because if Jola focused on the food I would easily disregard the cafeteria presentation. read more

Since growing and adding much more food (taking over Corbett Fish House space) Jola is a fab place to not only have a cuppa joe n breakfast - its much bigger and you can have a table for hours. Expanded menu! Even better food (recommend if you have avacado toast sandie, NOT on biscuit - tho it looks purdy, better on croissant!). They also serve alcohol now and have a happy hour i think! read more