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    Refuge Coffee House

    4.8 (66 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    REFUGE COFFEE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Quieter vibe than other coffee shops we have visited. Saw the 4.8 on Yelp and this lives up to it. Comfortable space, they care about their neighbors and the coffee drinks and breakfast sandwiches were excellent and reasonably priced. We had the classic and the western and both were tasty and fresh. Service was friendly and prompt. Our kids and new grandchild live in Lents so we will be back!

    Mike R.

    My son and I were waiting for my wife at the nearby dentist and decided to pop into this coffee shop for breakfast sandwich and coffee. I loved the atmosphere I came upon this day. Patron after patron would walk in and the two who were working there (who I assume are the husband wife owners) met numerous people by first name! It really looks like a community coffee shop where the owners care about their customers! It was a cold and windy day, and a woman walked in, who did not appear to have money for coffee and from what I observed, the woman behind the counter, gave her a free cup. We need more coffee shops like this!

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    Jake A.

    As a huge coffee geek this place does not disappoint! They are also very friendly. I am so greatful I have found this place cause there aren't very many places that sell great coffee!

    I ordered a caramel latte with Oatmilk, and it was one of the best simple drinks I've had in a while! the food was also tasty. it warmed my heart to see the guy who made my order go outside to bring a warm drink and food to a man on the street, stopping to pick up litter off of the ground on his way in. not only does this coffee shop have good food, drinks, and atmosphere, but it also has kind-hearted people

    This is the menu. I tried the Spiced Mocha (Iced)
    Tavares J.

    A- MAZ- ZIIING! Everyone was super personable. I loved the cozy atmosphere, and the ambience is great. I was in need of a morning coffee and was pleasantly surprised by the warmth of this place. Keith was the amazing barista who helped me so ask for him if you come on over. Thank you guys

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    Really good coffee, clean shop, great atmosphere, kid friendly, lots of seating and big windows for natural light.

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    Schueby S.

    One of my most favorite coffeehouses in Portland. It is all large windowpanes facing outside the village of Lents. This place is very kind with a good heartbeat. Much room inside.

    They have treats from GEM, so you know they are good...
    Humam T.

    This is a cool typical Portland coffee shop with friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. There are also plenty of seating options. They have few different flavor options. Parking is easy as there plenty of street parking. Oh, also check out their selection of T-shirts. They feel very nice and are of good quality.

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    Great place to hang out. Love everything! Gluten Free options available for me!!! The owners are present and personable.

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    Wonderful coffee shop! Great coffee, great owners. A wonderful place to sit, relax, visit, and sip a coffee or tea. Recommend!

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