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    Ovation Coffee & Tea

    4.4 (69 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    OVATION COFFEE & TEA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Moroccan giraffe
    YaoEun L.

    There was ample seating inside and there was street parking. Seemed like a nice place to come, have a cup of coffee and read or do work. It was interesting that there was no background music playing in this cafe. I ordered the Moroccan Giraffe which is a honey latte. The coffee was smooth, not overly sweet and just plain delicious. They filled the cup up to the brim which made me nervous to walk it to my table without spilling. However, due to the foam we were good. No spills.

    Decaf espresso was delightful.
    Jason C.

    I really thought I'd reviewed this place before. Their staff are so friendly! I like their Moroccan Spice drip coffee though find sometimes it tastes more spiced than others for some mysterious reason I'm sure involving how I take it. Their breakfast biscuits are an awesome deal and oh so tasty. Haven't had a bad thing here and always enjoy coming back!

    Vanilla Latte Milkshake
    Kendall D.

    Lovely coffee shop with a wide variety of food options (pastries, breakfast biscuit sandwiches, and paninis), Moroccan coffee, and other fun drinks (including affogatos and soft serve shakes. The staff is incredibly sweet and the drinks are great! Go early (like before noon) for any hopes of catching a specialty croissant because they are SO good and they do sell out!

    Giselle R.

    Hi my name is Giselle Rae. I love going to Ovation for a great vanilla latte. I also enjoy working from Ovation as a real estate agent in South Waterfront! Thanks Ovation for providing such great customer service.

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    Zainab F.

    This will definitely be my go-to coffee shop in the South Waterfront region! I love how they have a Moroccan twist to their coffee with an infusion of various spices. I got the Moroccan cappuccino and it was definitely a flavor explosion. They have a breakfast/lunch menu too if you're hungry and I got the Turkey white cheddar panini - the portion size was pretty big and filling so I was even able to save some for later. It was also yummy - perfectly crisped bread and melted cheese! Prices for both coffee and food are very reasonable. The inside is spacious, clean, with lots of natural light. The outdoor patio has plenty of seating too. The baristas I interacted with are very sweet and I can't wait to come back!

    Red Velvet Latte
    Joe N.

    Still coming here all the time. My old review remains true...but there are some new things to add. I've been encouraged to eat gluten free again. I thought that the only thing around here were sweets. So, I was happy to learn that they have GF breakfast sandwiches here! And they are really good. Even the "biscuit" is good. Just come before 2p. Also, it seems that they've added various ice cream based items to their menu. They also have some nitro brew drinks to

    Kailani S.

    Their drinks are great. Service is well provided, and all staff are friendly. Great location, next to my apartment and my workplace. Clean, welcoming space. Located on the south waterfront.

    Cookies, coffee, and cool
    Tony S.

    I went to Ovation everyday for the last 2 weeks of my stay in Portland. It was my first meal and beverage everyday, and I got quite attached! First, the staff is absolutely amazing. They're warm, wonderful people, and part of the reason I looked forward to starting my day here. I also discovered their pistachio latte (I think that's what it was..... I just let them choose for me, and they said this was very popular), which became my daily staple, along with my daily dose of either the turkey sausage biscuit, or one of the chicken or turkey toasted panini sandwiches. I've since returned home to New England, but I'll be back in the near future for more work, and I'll definitely be back here!

    There's not a huge sign out front, just name on the door.
    Michelle R.

    My friend and I stopped in after doing yoga in a nearby park. We needed sustenance. There's not a huge sign out front, but it's tucked in the corner of a big complex. The restaurant was pretty busy, lots of coffee orders and the bakery counter looked like lots of items were popular. They had cookies & scones & other delectables. I opted for the Moroccan Latte'. I've never had one or heard of it, and wanted to try something new. It was smooth, with a good spice flavor. It hit the spot. We both ordered breakfast sandwiches. They were a good size, not huge, but very filling. I want to say they make them in-house. We enjoyed sitting on the patio and relaxing with our coffees for quite awhile.

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    Dat T.

    Spacious coffee shop near the south waterfront area, with plenty of seating and windows. I grabbed my coffee to-go, but this would be a good place to study/work. There's a park nearby, and the area is super walkable as well. I tried the Moroccan vanilla latte for $5.25, which is spiced with "moroccan spices", including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, anise, sassafras, white pepper. Honestly, I couldn't individually identify each of those spices in my latte, but it definitely had the "fall" spice profile that you would associate with those flavors. It wasn't too sweet, and the milk was well textured. They do have other drink options such as tea, along with various drip coffees, nitro cold brews, and standard espresso drinks. There are also food/bakery items, but I didn't try any this time. Overall, it's a good coffee shop with a broad menu selection, and great ambiance. Solid coffee choice if you're in the area!

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    lol been to many coffee shops. Probably the rudest girl I've ever met at any shop actually pretty funny. Was around noon on Sunday.

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    Coffee is mediocre at best. Lighting in this place is awful. Excellent service though!

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    Pistachio latte so delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish there was one in the Pearl. I love.

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    MUSE Cheesecakes

    MUSE Cheesecakes

    5.0
    (10 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    After drooling over their Instagram, I knew I had to go. To my dismay I arrived at something that…read moredidn't look like it was a cafe or even opened. I wasn't even sure I was at the right place, thought they were still transitioning from one location to another. Until someone who shared the kitchen popped out. I was told that I should order online and come by for pick up, and was strongly urged to do so because these cheesecakes were really good. When I saw that they were doing a contactless store front, I knew I had to go. This was my opportunity to try it. I texted the owner to ask if the flavor I had my eye on was available. I was halfway there before the owner responded that they had one slice of pandan cheesecake left. There are multiple forms of payment with a card reader, and various apps to pay with online which made this a breeze. The owner Kiana, even popped to introduce herself which I thought was so nice! The flavors here aren't your typical strawberry, chocolate, peanut butter cheesecakes, even though she does offer some variation of them. There's pandan, ube, lemongrass, ginger mango, passionfruit, matcha, guava, pineapple raspberry, and I heard she even cooks up something with the pickle brine from the other business that operates in that kitchen. I thought this would be one of those situations where the food won't look like the picture. The pictures are obviously styled, they look stunning. Nope! The food looked just like what was on Instagram. I am a long time lover of cheesecake, dare I say it's my favorite of the cakes. The condensed milk ube mirror glaze was a lot thicker than I thought it would be and held its form. It wasn't runny and goopy. Loved that it wasn't a sticky mess. The crust was very very thick, I've always wanted more crust on other cheesecakes. On the description, it says it's "jasmine scented almond shortbread cookie crust" slightly saltier than most crusts I've had, but still very enjoyable. I've only had the traditional graham cracker crust and I'm afraid this almond shortbread crust has ruined all other cheesecake crusts for me. I have been disappointed at a lot of places using pandan, because the flavor just wasn't there, not Muse cheesecakes though. Pandan was present indeed. I would have loved if it was a little stronger, but I think that would have overpowered the cheesecake. Each component of the cheesecake are so different and complex on its own. They come together in delicious harmony to make this beautiful slice. I grew up with a lot of Vietnamese food and pandan has a very special place in my stomach.. heart! I've never seen jasmine used outside of tea and condensed milk outside of Vietnamese iced coffee. Kiana definitely has a way with these ingredients and she's a cheesecake goddess! I really can't wait to try the calamansi, Ube, and whatever else is getting cooked up in this delicious kitchen.

    Muse cheesecakes make my heart sing and gets me doing a happy dance. I first heard of Muse…read morecheesecakes through instagram. She offers durian cheesecake. Whaaaat? Yep, you heard me right. Durian cheesecake!!!! I am Vietnamese-Cambodian and durian is my jam. I love its pungent goodness in all forms -- pure and un-doctored straight from the prickly shell, ice cream, smoothie, topping on mashed avocado dessert and now.. CHEESECAKE! ohhh my goodness. My heart. I have returned so many times and buying extra slices (possibly buying out her supply for the week...) to share with my family and friends, who have all raved about the cheesecake from here. Durian isn't her only flavor though. She has so many creative flavors and I've noticed she's had comfort flavors from different cultures. To top it off, the owner, Kiana, is a wonderful lady. She is a one woman team and is kicking butt at her game from what I've gathered in the short time I've known her. She could be dead tired, but always has a smile on her face. I almost forgot to rave about her TARO BURGER on a vegan bun. I don't know how frequently she makes them, but if you see it being offered, do yourself a favor and get it. The portion is quite large so be prepared for leftovers. Unfortunately for me, my carnivorous sister gobbled the other portion of my burger right up and didn't even miss her meat. It comes with a vegan mac salad on the side. I am not one to enjoy mac salads usually, I think it's due to the mayo (not a mayo fan), but I actually liked this version. I forgot to take a picture of the burger before it all got inhaled. Sad face.

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    Hawthorne Asylum

    4.5
    (199 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I was visiting Portland for the first time, and my friend took me here. It was the end of the…read morenight, right before they closed at 10. And it was slightly raining. We didn't think we would make it in, but I had hoped so because I HAD to see "the best food truck park." So glad we made it. I ended up getting a delicious burger slider, but while we waited, we saw Hawthorne Asylum still open and decided to get a drink. We walked in and the decor was sooooo cool. The old plane parts. The lighting. The seating. I absolutely love it. We walked up to the bar and were greeted by a friendly bartender. I asked her for a couple recs between ciders so I got the drier one. They had heaters outside to sit and have our drinks and food. I'm just sad I couldn't spend longer there. Excited to go back!

    This place is actually a food truck marketplace with over 20 different vendors serving many…read moredifferent cuisines including American, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, Mediterranean, TexMex, and Japanese. All food trucks small stalls, serving only to go orders. Prices varied, some had decent prices, under $8 for appetizers and under $15 for main dishes, but some were also expensive. When we arrived at the location, we found street parking across the street. At the entrance there's a cafe store that is actually in a front quarter of a plane. There were plenty of sitting space with benches and table. At the back there was a bar as well, with all gender bathrooms adjacent to it. The location was popular with both tourists and local, as I saw many co-workers groups were out here for lunch. We got burgers and lobster rolls from two different truck. Food was good. Loved the sliders from Slide Hustle. But they take time to prepare the orders. We have to wait about 15 minutes to get our items. Despite the slowness I'd still recommend this for the food truck festival like experience.

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    Cartopia Food Carts

    Cartopia Food Carts

    4.3
    (199 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Highly recommend!! The perfect food cart spot in OR…read more There are plenty of shaded areas for dining, so you aren't baking in the sun. There are ample tables, so seating shouldn't be too much of an issue. The food selection has something for every one! I tried the Mediterranean cart and got an AMAZING gyro and then also poutine from the potato cart. Both were awesome. Every cart owner I spoke with seemed down to earth and service was nice and speedy!

    Cartopia is the epitome of Portland. If you wanna feel that hipster, tattooed, weird Portland…read morevibe... Cartopia has your back! No judgement... I'm the weirdo that is tatted and pierced like the rest of us! First cart we noticed was beer and BBQ... smelled amazing. We saw a little bit of everything. Fries, pizza, Pad Thai, Gyro, and tacos. It has a decent variety if you're taking a couple friends. We unfortunately came on an extra cool and rainy day. It's nice if you're snuggled up to a fire pit but the other tables not near fire are pretty chilly and you're probably going to get rained on. NOTE: There are NO BATHROOMS here. They have the Honey Buckets in the back corner which felt kinda gross with two food carts right next door. How exactly do they empty the Honey Buckets that close to food? Hmmm. No reason to let that impact the overall 5-star rating... maybe better planning next time? We'll likely go back if we're in the neighborhood. It was decent.

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    Sweet and Salty PDX

    4.5
    (19 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    We randomly found this place as we were looking for a sweet treat to ends our lunch with. The place…read moreis nice and small. It looks like they make everything in the back and seems to be a small mom and pop operation. They had a variety of cookies and other small treats to choose from. I decided to go with the Oreo cookie and smores one. Both were delightful. The cookies had a nice soft chewiness to them and were the perfect way to end our lunch.

    This place is dangerous - you've been warned…read more TOFFEE The butter toffee is dynamite. I'll be sharing bags of this to my besties over the holiday season. It tastes like it was made with love so I'll be sharing the bag. PEANUT BRITTLE I'm obsessed with the peanut brittle, but it does have corn syrup in it, so small doses for me. It's crunchy, salty, and sweet. It's everything. But, I don't think my friends will eat it unless I take it out of the bag. I'd rather not share than to deceive. I do appreciate that the ingredients are on the bag though and have no buyers remorse. COOKIES I really like their cookies and appreciate the complementary cookie I received. My favorite is the white chocolate nutter butter. Also the 2oz chocolate chip; it was buttery, crispy and chewy in all the right places. I'm not a big chocolate fan but I like chocolate. This was perfect for me, but awakened my inner Cookie Monster. I love that they have 4oz and 2oz cookies. 2oz is a solid choice for me but the kids enjoy bigger cookies. Bottom line: I think you're gonna like this place if you haven't been here already.

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