I came to Rain OR Shine to get some remote work done and indulge in a cup of chai. The chai was delicious and I got plenty of work done, so I'd say it was a win! The majority of the tables (the ones around the perimeter) were high with tall wooden chairs. I normally prefer lower tables, but the chairs had footrests, which made them more comfortable. There are lots of windows, bringing in lovely natural light. It was a little loud when I was there (~9-12am), which could be a pro or con depending on your work preferences. WiFi password was clearly displayed at the drink pickup counter. Their parking lot only has 4 spots (the two furthest are reserved for the eye clinic), but there is plenty of street parking, especially if you are willing to walk. read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Chai Latte and Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Rain OR Shine has a new owner and they have apparently laid off nearly all of their prior staff. Visited shortly after they reopened and while things appear pretty similar, the vibe is distinctly off. They weren't playing any music and it just felt weird. Hopefully things improve. read more

I had a golden chai latte, and I added Matcha to it today at this location and it was so amazing! The barista really took their time to create a beautiful work of art in my latte cup and I really enjoyed this combination that I put together of the golden chai with the Matcha. It wasn't too sweet and it honestly was just right and I highly recommend trying it with the oat milk! read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Matcha with Golden chai - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is super cute!! The staff are friendly, and the prices are reasonable. I'm so appreciative that New Cascadia is the gluten free option- the GF breakfast sandwich was incredible. I will definitely be back! read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Classic Breakfast Bagel - Gluten free - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This has been one of my go-to spots anytime I'm headed to Mt. Tabor. They have delicious coffee and tasty treats. I especially like the bold flavors of their cold brew. The breakfast sandwich is always on-point. Looking forward to coming back sometime read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Cold Brew and Classic Breakfast Bagel (GF) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I know there's new ownership but go back to old veggie sausage on the breakfast sandwiches please.

Contrary to most of my coffee reviews, I liked the art and the vibe of the coffeeshop over my actual matcha latte order. I had gotten some honey to sweeten the matcha latte but it needed some more sweetness. It also looks like the art/pour didn't quite come out right! I liked the seating options they had inside and the art they were selling on the walls. There was a variety of figures done by the artist and my friend and I looked at those for a while read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Matcha Latte with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The last two times I've tried to come here it's been closed without advance notice, just a hand drawn sign in the door. Very annoying.

This is one of the best hot chocolates that I've had in Portland! I don't drink coffee so I tend to go for something sweeter, and a lot of hot cocoa tastes pretty bland to me. This spot is always my go too, and a great place to study or work! Cozy feeling and great service! read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Hot chocolate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is now becoming my go to place to meet up with friends and colleagues when in Portland. This morning I had a Soy Chai Latte with some vanilla and a breakfast bagel sandwich. The chai was the best I've had here yet. The breakfast bagel did a decent job hitting the spot. Parking can be a bit of a challenge at times, like it was this morning. But the space, service, and menu options are worth it. read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Classic Breakfast Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Wow, surprised I haven't written a review for Rain or Shine Coffee House yet. This coffee shop was one of the first locations I hung out at when I moved to Portland years ago, without a job, not knowing what to do, but wanting somewhere to read and send out resumes, besides home. I used to work at the nearby elementary school and would stop here after shifts. I've even met a local artist here and sat for a portrait in the coffee shop. So in many ways, it is a special place to me. Now why do I share all this? Most of it isn't relevant to you. You just want to know how the coffee, service, and atmosphere is. Well, I think there's something special about this coffee shop and its neighborhood vibe. As others have mentioned, it really is a gathering spot for the local community. Lots of parents from the nearby school will meet here, clubs and groups will meet for seated activities, the baristas know people by name, etc. If asked for great coffee shops to cowork at or host a book club at, this would be one of the top spots on my list. Okay, enough said about that. Here are the concrete details you want to know. There are a few parking spots out back, but mostly it is difficult-to-find street parking. The service is mostly friendly but they can get busy or be having a bad day like everyone else. The coffee is good and they have a number of specialty drinks. I've always enjoyed their food, quiches and bagels and the like. There are a variety of seating options, including an infamous green couch and cool two-person built-in tables outside. While I no longer live in the neighborhood, this is still a go-to stop for me whenever I am at Mount Tabor or driving down 60th from NE to SE. I definitely recommend making it yours too. read more

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Great community coffee shop with a friendly vibe and delicious brewed coffee. I'll be back when I'm in the area.

Rain or Shine has been a fixture on Division for about 10 years now, with a temporary Covid shutdown and a change in management for their reopening. They currently appear to have limited outdoor seating and order-at-the-window service for to-go items. I don't drink much coffee, but this is exactly the kind of place I seek out when I do. Straightforward drink menu, and the website indicates that they're now serving Henry Higgins bagels, so that's a good sign that they remain committed to quality. read more

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Rain OR Shine Coffee House is all about the Cardamom Latte! I got it decaf and with Oat Milk, but it was amazing and so perfect and cozy on a rainy & Gray Oregon Day. I also really appreciated getting to chose from famous Farina Bakery's macaron- I got the cute little "animal cookie" one with circus confetti and it was the highlight of my day. The person who helped us and took our order, was very helpful and didn't rush us and helped point out the different options. And, the general vibe was really nice, we took our time sipping on our latte's and my husband was able to do a little bit of work on his laptop and I read a fiction book. It was a really lovely experience, and that experience was recent in my mind. I have went several more times, but it has been over 8 years ago, I believe, so I'm glad to re-visit it in 2024 and I hope to be back more frequently! But, one theme that always stayed with me about this coffee shop over the years is the Cardamom Latte! read more

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This isn't about the coffee or food really. I appreciate their drink menu and their food is fine (though definitely could use more vegan options). I came here to be able to work and use the internet, and I could not connect. Their sign says it can take a few tries, so I did what they suggested and just kept at it. It took many to get connected to their wifi, and then after many more tries to get the webpage to load I gave up and used my hotspot. Why is this so difficult? Never had this issue with a coffee shop before. And given that WiFi to work is a key aspect of what brings people to coffee shops these days it is definitely frustrating. Any way to update the WiFi issue? read more

Discovered this gem after a hike at nearby Mount Tabor Park. The staff were super friendly, the drinks were all tasty (loved the lemonade and the unique espressoda), the seating area bright and nice, and even a small parking lot. A good day! read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - a man standing in front of the counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Bad service, not clean, food was subpar. Won't be back. Not much more to say except there are way better coffee shops in the area.

Definitely a cool local coffee shop located in SE Portland off Se Division and 59th. The place has a nice and open feel to it with many windows allowing for natural light to shine the place. I ordered the breakfast bagel sandwich sub turkey meat over veggie meat. The bagel was toasted nicely and had fresh egg along with it. I also ordered a small cardamom latte as my friend said it was good. I'm normally not a coffee drinker, but wanted to try it out. You could definitely taste the cardamom in it. Overall, the counter service was super friendly and efficient. I enjoyed my breakfast bagel and latte. read more

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Mexican mocha is not a Mexican mocha. It tastes like a cayenne mocha, not what you would expect and not good.

Please for the love of sanitation, clean out your pastry display case and find a way to get rid of the copious amount of fruit flies swarming. Also, I have noticed that they always give people with children their coffee and food to go without asking like a subtle, "don't stay here." It's pretty annoying and a waste of paper products when I came to sit and eat/drink. read more

Help. Apparently I enjoy vegan sausage patties?! My husband and I stopped in here for a quick breakfast before heading to the Christmas tree lot. We ordered a cardamom latte, vanilla latte, and 2 bagel breakfast sandwiches. Vanilla latte: Really good! Normally, 16oz lattes aren't sweet enough for me, but this was almost perfect. Cardamom latte: Too much cardamom, unfortunately. Tasted a little metallic. Bagels: Phenomenal! The bagels on their own were great, but the sausage (even while being vegan) and spicy mayo made it super tasty. One of the better bagel sandwiches I've had in Portland. Removed 1 star because the baked goods in the glass container were covered with flies. They looked amazing, but the flies were kind of out of control, especially considering it's winter and rainy outside. read more

Rain or Shine is my absolute favorite coffee spot in Portland. Not just because it is close by to where I live, but because of the excellent ambiance, commitment to showcase local art, and the consistent friendliness of the baristas. Their lattes and gluten free bagels are to die for, and they always have fun new flavors to try like chili caramel or turmeric lattes. The atmosphere there is so cozy and there are plenty of outlets for busy students like myself. It's both a great study spot and great place to meet folks to chat. My only wish is that they also did open mic nights! read more

It is quiet and it is a great place to meet friends or read, they have Farina baked goods, and their drinks are good. The staff has been helpful and friendly. read more

I love this place- the coffee is the best around, the ambience cool and funky while still spacious and the staff are all so sweet and helpful. My only wish is they had more vegan options to eat. read more

I love their coffee, their windows and location, and the fact that they have gluten free bagel sandwiches! The staff is friendly and polite.

I've come to this coffee shop a few times while visiting Portland. I have received good service here. This past Thursday I went and I was almost disgusted by the way I was treated by the guy who took my order. He was clearly crabby, having a bad day I guess. The sign on the door said they were closing at noon that day and I arrived at 11:08. No eye contact by the guy who took my order. He made me feel so uncomfortable by rudely asking me twice what my order was. For the record, I was the only one in line. Heck if my store was closing in an hour and I had the rest of the day off, I'd be more than pleased with servicing the customers with respect. I like writing good reviews and usually I see the good in most anything. I gave this coffee shop three stars only for the coffee because my mocha was excellent. Service no stars. I'm probably not coming here again when I'm in town. Darn, I've liked this place in the past. read more

Hell or high water. Rain or shine. I came here. And, they nailed it. Exceptionally friendly. The way a community coffee shop should be. For my first time here, I felt very welcomed. Menu is coffee basics with added signature brews, teas and chai's. Other board is comprised with sandwiches of local vendor "Henry Figgin's bagels",and baked goods from New Cascadia. Quiches adorn the shelves with other proteins. I can see why students and bloggers take up some real estate. Even the "couch of waiting " gets busy. Its a joy to be here. read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Solstice mocha with ham and cheese quiche and toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been here before, but went there today with my buddy before a hike in the park. They were super friendly and very COVID-conscious. I had the chili caramel latte and marionberry poptart, so so good. They have limited, but nice, little outdoor tables. We had such a pleasant nosh before our walk. I will return even though I live in a way different part of town. read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm in Portland today for a meeting at my Son's school. My Alaska/Horizon Air flight from SFO was uneventful, Lunch at PDX (at Flying Elephants) was much better than expected, and the TriMet (Max, plus the 4 and 72 lines) got me to the Kid's school an hour early. After checking in, I decided to take a walk down Division, until Rain or Shine (and no Line) came into view. Rain or Shine is a very pleasant neighbourhood cafe that reminded me of being a guest in a friend's well loved living room. The place is generously lit, the chairs are comfy, there's attractive art (and for sale) on the walls, nice music plays in the background, plenty of ready material is available, the unisex bathroom is spotless, and the folks staffing the counter were super friendly. My only quibble is that replacement of the tile false ceiling would enhance the home and hearth vibe to another level. The coffee was fresh and strong and it went very well with a very tasty mini-cupcake. I'm sure I'll be back the next time I'm in the neighbourhood for a School meeting. P.S. - I still have plenty of Spain reviews to write..... read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Another coffeeshop I can add to my list of potential spots to set up camp when I need to study and get work done. I came on a rainy Sunday afternoon and the place was buzzing. There is a small parking lot with 4 spots labelled for Rain or Shine. It also states "short-term". I wish it was a little more specific on what short term is.. are we talking minutes? An hour? I didn't know what to think of it, so I parked on the street. If I couldn't find a parking on the side street, I would have had to go further into the residential area. With the torrential downpour Portland had on this particular Sunday, I may have opt to go else where. Alas, that was not the case and I found a nice spot. I appreciate that they offer two different brews for house coffee. A medium and a dark brew. They are kind enough to allow you to try them as well. I didn't try the medium roast, but I did enjoy the dark. I also purchased a cookie. They seem to carry baked goods from bakeries around Portland (I remember Pearl bakery and Gem...). They have a lavender syrup that is made locally that I will have to return to try. Cons: Some of the tables are reallllllly tiny. Like really tiny. There was no way I would be able to have my laptop and my book open on that table, plus my coffee. Center tables are also S.O.L. for outlets. Unfortunately, a good portion of the seating was in the center. They do have a lot of windows, I bet it would be pretty bright when Mr. Sunshine is out. Yesterday, he was nowhere to be found. read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Iced lavender latte. (ripcity... Haha. Yes. R.I.P. Jk. Good season blazers :) ) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a nice neighborhood coffee shop. The baristas are friendly, the coffee is good. Unfortunately their food options have changed for the worst. First they stopped offering pumpernickel or whole wheat bagels like they did before the pandemic. I submitted the suggestion via email to them months ago but never heard anything back. Not even an acknowledgement after being a regular customer for years. Then they stopped offering their build you own bagel sandwich - or offering any alterations to the breakfast sandwich. So if you don't eat dairy and want one without cheese, you're out of luck. And now no vegetables like tomato or cucumbers in sandwiches. I was quite disappointed with the changes as is the only café on the southside of Tabor within a mile of me. I used to consider it it go to neighborhood lunch/breakfast/grab a quick bite/work remotely spot especially when working from home, but won't be coming here when hungry till they improve their food options. read more

A really wonderful neighborhood coffee shop. Free WiFi? Check. Yummy drinks? Check. Nice lighting? Check. Gluten free options? Check. Good ambience? Check. Kind employees? Check. Sure, there are more frilly options for coffee in Portland, but this place is great to get some studying in or some work done. I appreciate having Rain or Shine in outer SE since it's a little further from the action. I will be back soon! read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Chai latte + gluten free bagel sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As travellers, we got here on a rainy day which made the experience a lot better. Right upon entry we got a great greeting from the staff, that was a thing for itself too. We ordered the breakfast bagel with the great cardemon latte'. It was amazing. This is why I'm always up for supporting local businesses. Overall was an awesome experience at Rain and Shine coffee place. read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Cardemon latte & breakfast on everything bagel :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love this local shop! I was so sad that they closed and rejoiced when they re-opened. What a gem of a place that you can stop- grab a bite and enjoy the beautiful Mt. Tabor! read more

Today I consulted the internet, learned what the hours Rain or Shine would be open and walked there to meet my friend (who was also on foot). I arrived at 12:15 (they are supposed to be open until 2) but ooookay..there is a note on the door that reads closed, "sorry for the inconvenience"! uh, yes it *is* indeed inconvenient. We both walked 3+ miles and looked forward to our visit. You know what is ironic? This EXACT same thing happened to me and the same friend about a year ago at Rain or Shine...and when it did I left a one star review about it. Recently I thought geez, one star is sort of harsh...so I deleted the review. But then it happened AGAIN today and I realized my initial one star was entirely correct! What gives exactly? What are you, a bunch of flaky teenagers? Why not run a business in a business-like manner? Ok, yes, coffee shops are traditionally funky...but most of them I've ever visited seem to manage to be professional enough to live up to their posted hours! I mean, really, is that too much to ask? read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Closed....AGAIN (+ no, not during the pandemic 3.15.22) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love this spot. Rain or shine :) Nice selection of food for breakfast or lunch. Friendly baristas, lots of indoor and outdoor seating options. The almond milk lattes are my fave. Only one bathroom is not ideal but that's not enough of a bad thing to ding a star unless, well, you know. Also parking is very limited. But again not a major deterrent for me. I guess what I'm saying is that it's such a cozy yummy comfortable coffee spot that I love going here despite a few flaws. Kind of like your bestie. You love her anyway. read more

The breakfast sandwich with plant based sausage made me incredibly ill. I don't live in Portland, so I was bussing around looking for things to do. This place looked cool and had a line out the door. Busy to me means popular. I'm sure it's not the norm to vomit for days after visiting rain or shine, but it is worth mentioning. The coffee was great. They don't have oat milk. They do have other dairy free options. The shop is cute. The space is kind of small, but not cramped. It looked they they sell local crafty art stuff. The guy at the counter was super nice. I would give them another try, but probably won't eat anything. read more

It's rainy outside in Portland but fun, festive and friendly inside the Rain or Shine Coffee House. I'm recently diagnosed as lactose intolerant as well as gluten free which can leave one a bit disenchanted but have no fear! So many options are available here at Rain or Shine. The baristas and staff are not only conscientious but professional and kind as well. If it's not Randy or Sarah helping you out it's any one of the other fabulous folks greeting you as you walk in, taking your order and serving your food and beverage with a kind smile and friendly conversation. I have a gift certificate, a travel mug, coffee, tea and many fond memories I've collected in the past several months. The quiche, avocado toast, granola, breakfast sandwiches - all are good and good for you as they use fresh, local healthy ingredients made fresh daily. They also serve New Cascadia Gluten Free pastries and bagels (BONUS!). Check them out, visit awhile, say hello to Randy and Sarah and enjoy your time at one of the best coffee shops in Portland! P.S. Before I was diagnosed with lactose intolerance I can assure you they make the best London Fog in the Pacific Northwest - well balanced, flavorful and quite enjoyable. read more

Best green matcha latté I've ever had. Especially when made by the lovely human with currently pink hair, Jordan. Divine deliciousness. Made with hemp milk and honey = particularly awesome. Love all of the baristas here, it's a great location next to Tabor, delightfully casual and yet well thought out use of space and furniture. Great environment for coming solo or for a meeting with others. I look around and see my tribe everywhere, even though I haven't recognized anyone so far, meaning that I feel a sense of belonging and being at home here. Will be back again and again. My new fave spot even though I live in Sellwood. read more

Rain OR Shine Coffee House - Green matcha latté w/Hemp milk and honey. Bliss!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been a customer here for 7 years, through the change in ownership. The coffee is wonderful and the food is good. The workers are friendly and welcoming. The space is lovely and comfortable. But lately, there have been so many dogs inside and I am allergic. Some have the support animal vest but not all. They let any dog hang inside without question. At one point there were seven dogs and I had to leave. The owners should follow health codes in only allowing service animals. read more