So so cute it is a house converted to cafe, and the quiche was so yummy, they also had great…read moreservice they were very friendly!

After nearly a decade of avoiding making a Yelp account, I finally caved today specifically so I…read morecould leave an honest review of Maplewood Cafe. I've lived in Portland for about six years, and I can honestly say I have never been so consistently disappointed by a cafe. This is not based on one bad experience. I've probably been to Maplewood around ten times over the last few years. It's in the neighborhood, the cafe itself is cute, and the food and drinks are generally good, so I kept giving it another chance. Somehow, each visit has been more frustrating than the last. The biggest issue is the service. I have genuinely never experienced such consistent indifference from waitstaff. There's a tiny counter at the front, and the line will often stretch well into the next room. Meanwhile, three or four employees may be moving around behind the counter without acknowledging the people waiting at all. No "We'll be with you in a minute," no greeting, no indication that they've even noticed you. You just stand there watching them until someone eventually decides to take your order. It creates such an uncomfortable atmosphere. Every time I come in, I feel like I'm inconveniencing the staff simply by being a customer. And then there's the wait for the food. The food and drinks are good, but I've repeatedly waited 45 minutes to an hour for things as simple as a bowl of potatoes or a warmed-up piece of quiche. At a certain point, the quality of the food does not make up for the overall experience. Today was the final straw. Someone cut directly in front of me in line and the staff said nothing. Each person ahead of me then seemed to stand at the counter for ages before anyone helped them. When it was finally my turn, the first thing I was told was that they were "pretty much out of all food," despite the cafe not closing for another hour. When I decided to just leave, the person at the register looked genuinely delighted that I wasn't ordering and gleefully said "okay bye!" I genuinely do not understand what the deal is with this place. If this had happened once or twice, I would chalk it up to a bad day or a staffing issue. But this has been remarkably consistent over multiple years, regardless of who is working. The lack of hospitality almost feels intentional. After five years in Portland, Maplewood has unfortunately come to embody some of the things I find most frustrating about the city's restaurant scene: high prices, painfully slow service, an oddly dismissive attitude toward customers, and the sense that you should somehow feel grateful they've agreed to serve you at all. I kept coming back because I really wanted to like this place but I'm done trying lol. Pathetic.

Nice little place that has a huge amount of charm. Lots of people are in and out of this shop. 16…read moreseats inside and four out. Busy street. It on capital highway in the village. Service is quick and very friendly. People come to work or just write. Music is at a good level to help quiet the coffee maker noise. It is also a calming alternative vibe. A few sticky type buns are available for quenching your hunger.

A humble, unpretentious and small establishment that feels exactly what locals need. There's…read morenothing modern about this place.. it's unapologetically itself. Ordered an 8oz americano. It was sufficient on its own. I was told that they get their coffee from Cafeto in Eugene. Well played. Staff were helpful and service was fast. There is a bathroom for customers which is always a plus. Prices are very fair for the area. Food options are limited to pastries and oatmeal. Parking is a challenge but there are so many great places to visit once you are situated in the Village. Pass on the Starbucks down the street and try this place instead!

Very chill atmosphere-high quality beans…read more I ordered a caramel macchiato-less sweet and it was made perfectly by the owner. I will return.

Everything a coffee shop should be. Cozy as your living room, friendly like you know everyone…read morethere, delicious coffee made with care, warm service and inviting.

I know I've written a review for this place. This was supposed to be an update…read more We experience all emotions on our last visit, and I wanted to share so others can experience this. They have great scones. This is always what we order here. They have cranberry, buckwheat and a special blueberry cream version. We stopped by after eating at GIGI's, to get a scone. There were only buckwheat, that's not our fav. We were hear for cranberry. It's the best. We were about to leave, with sad looks on our face. I figured I'd just ask... you never know. The person behind the counter said they would check, it might be a long time if they are baking. Fingers crossed! We had some hope... but really I didn't think they had any. The person came back and said, YES we have them. They are fresh out of the oven!!! OMG From sadness, to hope, to surprise happiness. But then we tasted one in the car. I don't think I can go back to just buying room temp scones anymore. I'd really like to sign up for the hot scone club. Any scone fans out there need to try this. It was so delicious!

Stopped in for a quick pastry and ended up with the most amazing rhubarb cream pastry I'm still…read morethinking about. The dough was light, crisp, and perfectly delicate, and the rhubarb was the true star--tart but beautifully balanced, not overwhelming at all. I went mid-morning, and it was fresh, not sitting around, which made a big difference. I honestly wish I had grabbed a second one, but my waistline politely voted no.

Excellent coffee. It is sharing a space with a pizza place. There are plenty of seating but there…read moreare also constantly people coming in especially on the weekends. Such a nice place to get your weekend morning coffee and catch up with a friend. The green onion cream cheese bagel is also good. I tried the cream float, it's good not too sweet and the orange julius one is similar with a hint of orange at the end. I have been recommending this place to my friends.

PDX Coffee Club is a super cute coffeeshop! I visited recently for the first time and was really…read moreimpressed with the friendly service. I felt like the workers cared about giving customers a good experience and weren't just trying to rush people out the door. They make a really good latte, and I loved the few pastries I tried! I would definitely recommend checking this place out (:

Lovely space, perfect for hanging out or working. Staffs were nice. We really enjoyed the Sausage…read moreBurrito and Cowboy Breakfast Sandwich! Both were made fresh and had a lot of cheese and high quality ingredients. Would recommend.

Lots of street parking, large interior space, good menu pricing. The staff were very kind and…read moreaccommodating. I ordered a little 8oz chai, and it was really really nice! I found out they just opened up another location, I'll have to visit soon!

The suburbs are a rough, unforgiving landscape for coffee shops…read more At best, you'll have strip-mall stands, parking-lot carts or mini chains that pour a serviceable menu of second-wave offerings and, if you're lucky, won't try to rope you into Sunday services at the church they're fronting for. At worst, you have places dispensing sugar-laden trucker fuel to customers as quickly as possible and doing as little as they can to keep people hanging around or foster community. To look at The Coffee Shop from the spaghetti bowl of streets surrounding it in Raleigh Hills, you'd get the sense that it could be either of the above. It's at the end of a strip mall, it's along busy roads, and it's put enough thought into the branding that something has to be up, right? As it turns out, no. The Coffee Shop may be clinging to the westernmost point of Portland and may serve as its gateway to the suburbs, but understands its role within its community as well as shops in the denser neighborhoods over the bridges and beyond the tunnels. I only started going here roughly two years ago, but it's become a staple for meeting people in the neighborhood and conducting lengthier conversations. The Coffee Shop is an expansive space that has a modest dining area near its front counter, but effectively a community living room in the back and a sidewalk terrace out front that's workable for about four months out of the year. Each time I've walked in, the tables are consistently buzzing with people swapping ideas, exchanging stories, and occasionally getting some work done. As with the better shops in town, The Coffee Shop relies on counter service and asks you to order and pick up as needed. There are no wait staff checking in, no bussers clearing tables, and no interruptions to the rhythm of your day. It's a functional third space that just happens to have breakfast items (which I haven't tried yet), an array of baked goods (I never pass up an oatmeal cookie) and a full menu of casual espresso drinks (not great for pourovers or sampling a variety of sourced roasts, but an easy cortado, Americano, Red Eye or latte. And when coffee is the secondary item and you're hitting the first 60-degree days on the calendar, a cardamom-and-honey Cardi B or chocolate-and-cinnamon Mr. Olingo serves as a welcome treat. The Coffee Shop is on Portland's car-driven outskirts, but is in one of the last segments in which people are encouraged to stay a while. It's flanked by Jan's Bookstore, spas, nail salons, yoga studios, Sesame Donuts, and the area's one true diner. It occupies a much-needed space within its far corner of Portland and displays remarkable urban sensibility in an area where it could've simply gone with the flow of suburban traffic. The Coffee Shop isn't your last hope for a cup of coffee before reaching the 'burbs, but it's one of the few true coffee shops this far beyond the tunnels.

Food was good but a bit overpriced. Matcha was good but average. They have coconut milk though so…read morebig plus!! Good for a quick breakfast stop. Burrito was loaded and easily shareable or good for leftovers.

Love coming here on the weekends to get a breakfast croissant and a coffee. Their lattes with an…read moreextra shot & drip coffee are great. Serviced is fast and friendly, good seating options as well.

As a longtime resident of Portland, I consider the Johns Landing hood to be a bit of a dead zone…read morefor quality food options. That being said, this is definitely the culinary gem of the area. It's French style food and pastries made in an authentic way... are you not satisfied? The croissants are the best I have found in Oregon in terms of texture and quality. As a person with small kids, I can't visit France for logistical and financial reasons. That being said, this always helps me get my fix. Even the tables, patio and coffee mugs align with the charm and character of a Parisian bistro. The crunchy exterior of my croissant always takes me back. This is a family friendly establishment with amazing food! Parking can be challenging but is available within 1-2 blocks. The restroom is clean and doesn't require a code. Perfect for a weekend coffee and a fresh treat. Check it out!

Delicious! Got a -…read moreclassic iced vanilla latte: homemade vanilla syrup was amazing and the coffee taste still came through - salted orange dark chocolate mocha: pricey at $8 but a worthwhile treat. If you're having a bad day and need a pick me up, this is the one to get - extra points for the edgy vibe inside!

overall a killer spot. in house rosters that's priced pretty accurately for its quality. parking…read morewas easy (plenty of street parking that is). seating was fun, they've got a repurposed machine in the corner that's turned into a table. with how much space they have, they could do a lot more though. it didn't feel like a spot i would frequent to hang with friends or work. but as a coffee roaster, they've done a good job on the coffee and that's what matters.

We receive/purchase beans from Stumptown all the time! In California, many coffee shops thrive off…read moreof Stumptown Coffee Beans, so of course, we had to include a Stumptown Coffee Shop on our itinerary. A very kind security guard opened the front door for us and greeted us with a very big smile. Inside, the cafe is HUGE! it stretches out towards the back and has fun flyers and posters. Very clean and smells like coffee beans! I tried their rose gold latte and my fiancé asked for their cherry vanilla latte, both seasonal items. It was strong and tasted exactly as described. The workers here were kind and patient. Totally worth a stop for a good cup of coffee.

Try: Cold Brew! Why:…read moreNice morning jolt of coffee with their Cold Brew paired with some Voodoo Doughnuts from next door! An iconic Portland combo. Notes: I came at opening on a weekday and was the second customer so no wait. They did have a security guard at front door. Very clean spacious interior with neat art, decor, and good amount of seating. Workers were welcoming, friendly, and attentive. Great way to start my day!