The vibes were great, staff were nice, and everything was tasty. Unfortunately, though, I have to…read morerate this down because my husband and I both had allergic reactions to something (we're both allergic to nuts). We're not sure what it was, it could have been the morning bun so I asked a barista. The pastries have some allergen information in the placards but when I get an allergic reaction, I want to make sure and ask. They looked through the ingredients list/binder and they couldn't find the ingredients for the morning bun. Luckily, my husband and my allergies are pretty mild, but this seems pretty dangerous. If you have any kind of allergy, I don't think this is the place for you.

Coffee was good but the barista was rude and kind of treated me like I was stupid. Did not overhear…read moreher talking to other customers like that. As someone who works in customer service you should know to treat all the customers the same (unless they are causing problems). Only took off one star because one rude employee doesn't equal all of them along with the full experience.

this place has been on my radar for a while and i'm so glad i tried it! they serve rice bowls with…read moreplenty of toppings and the workers are very sweet. you order at the counter and there are menus next to it. my friend got the lamb rice bowl and i got a chicken bowl that had chickpeas at the bottom of the bowl (forgot what they were called ) my bowl had some tzatziki sauce on the left side and some broth on the right side. both were fantastic! i also had pita chips lining the edge of the bowl and they gave every bite such a satisfying crunch. the portions are perfect and i also love how there was a side of pickles. i hope to come back and try more of their menu! can't recommend this place enough

***Update - bad gastrointestinal very next morning / partner in equal distress - not going back -…read morelowered from 3 star to 2 star *** Ordered The Original. Was very 'soupy' and heavy on yogurt. Falafel was flavorful, but for $8 a little expensive for the portion. Two people running the restaurant, so the food came out at different times. Fries were soggy. One of the apps had a lot of olive oil in it, poured off a quarter cup. Wouldn't order the Original again, but other dishes looked interesting (half eaten before I could get a full picture). Mixed reviews around the table.

Went here with my boyfriend on a sunny Wednesday, and honestly, it was such a vibe. The moment we…read morewalked in, we were greeted by the coziest atmosphere -- sunshine spilling through the windows, soft music in the background, and that perfect mix of coffee and comfort in the air. The baristas were super friendly and made our drinks with care (you can tell they love what they do). I got an iced dirty chai that was chef's kiss -- smooth, creamy, and not too sweet. My boyfriend ordered a simple black coffee, and he was impressed by how bold and fresh it tasted. We sat outside for a while, soaking in the weather and people-watching, and it felt like the perfect little midweek escape. Definitely one of those local gems you can't help but come back to -- chill, creative, and full of good energy.

But I need a coffee after swimming across the street.Perfect location.Price fair,ambience great.read more

This place is an absolute gem. I was looking for a local deli that sourced Ezzo's pepperoni. I…read morethought this place looked familiar on Yelp, and then I remembered this is the place that did cannoli at Zupans a while ago. We set out for Lents, and we were not disappointed. We had a proper Italian grinder (not as easy to find here as you think) and ordered a pizza kit. The pizza kit is the best deal in town. Two quality pizzas for $17. The staff is friendly. The coffee is great. The pastries we had were outstanding. This is an authentic place that makes Portland better.

It blows my mind how slept on some of the best PDX spots are…read more Mole Mole runs burritos here and Bella's is the Queen reigning victorious when it comes to quality tasting Italian sandwiches that are sizable enough to satisfy me, the ultimate foodie beast. Every bite of this thing was sensory overload and flat out perfection. The meat quality was pristine and savory with the right amount of each ingredient. The vibe is so relaxing inside and it was such a treat to enjoy this sandwich for lunch which brought back the mouth feel of a Italian Godfather sandwich that I used to enjoy as a child in the Bay Area. Polite and mellow staff. Please support the GOATS of PDX sandwich bliss. Will be here monthly. Straight fire.

First time at Heart today. I ordered an oat milk cardamom latte and my sister had cold brew. I was…read moreglad they had plant milk but was disappointing the only choice was oat. I prefer soy as it steams better IMHO and oat can make me feel a little ill. Still, the coffee was pretty good. Not amazing but I drank it with enjoyment. I asked about food but they were sold out of all pastries. The interior was fairly quiet - there was chill music playing and the decor was fairly sparse. This made for a mentally relaxing cafe experience. They have tables for 2 or 4, with a request to reserve the large tables for groups of 3+. They do not have WiFi. The place was not busy while there - the cold brew showed up very quickly, the latte took longer but it was a reasonable time. The bathrooms are shared with other businesses (like a yoga place) and were clean and quiet, also. Overall, it's decent. The quiet atmosphere bumps it from 3 to 4 that the coffee alone might have merited.

Heart is a great place to go if you get overwhelmed easily…read more $12 for an iced latte and scone. Not the worst I've seen. Their simple decor and non complicated menu options makes it hard to feel overwhelmed. I came in 20 minutes after they opened at 7 am. I was greeted by a solo barista who had a grounding and pleasant presence. I got a cardamom latte with oat milk and based on the cardamom taste alone, I'm going to assume it was house made syrup. Very sweet and fragrant, and not overpowering. The espresso had a nice toasted taste that complimented the drink. The espresso gave me nice energy throughout the day and wasn't too acidic The pastry options are plentiful and all look well made. Their orange olive oil cake looked yummy but I opted for the lemon poppyseed scone as a safe choice. It was solid texture, not too soft and tasted more buttery as I ate it. Was also able to save some of it for later as it was filling. Parking wasn't the best as you have to turn left to residential, but it was easy to get a spot. They update their website on whether or not they have WiFi and they don't currently have it. It was a great drink that I would come again to get but I save my 5 star reviews for extraordinary beverages. I'm excited to try a matcha next time.

This is a really nice local coffee shop that sells excellent coffee and is always busy…read more I have no complaints other than the price. Not that I blame them, but be prepared to openeth thy wallet.

so so good! definitely come before 8:15 am~ after that the line really starts to pick up. not a bad…read morewait, but still a wait nonetheless. i got the quiche the first day and it was honestly life changing!! super fluffy, full of flavor, and the crust wasn't dry or heavy at all. the next day i came back to grab a scone to go. would 100% come back to try more of their pastries!

The staff here are unbelievably nice. So nice, in fact, that after grabbing breakfast here I felt…read morethe need to immediately leave a review, and that never happens. I ordered a breakfast panini with gf bread and a cappuccino. The cappuccino was perfect. I went with basic for the breakfast sandwich since it was right before they were closing - it was good, they got the bread very crispy which, if you have to eat gluten free then you know it makes a huge difference. Next time I go I'm going to try one of their more unusual ones instead (this time I just did bacon/egg/cheese). The inside is very chill. They have a ton of art for sale, along with great stickers, and I even saw a zine, which takes me back. I wish I lived closer because this would definitely be a regular spot for me. Highly recommended if you're looking for a great spot to chill, with super nice people.

Another quick stop into a local coffee shop, so many around me I have a new choice each time. This…read morewas a stop recently, today, and it was also a simple drop by for my go to drink an oatmilk cappuccino. Music was enjoyable so we had a little boogie. Vegan options for pastries and drinks, inside seating only but plenty, lots of space and a classic small neighborhood vibe. The drink, space and service were all good.

The menu at this place is so cute and nerdy! All their foods and drinks are based on games and…read morefantasy. It all tastes pretty good too! Their presentation is what really shines though, everything is so beautiful when it's given to you. The staff were friendly when I went to one of their events, and the atmosphere is cozy and warm. It's located in a game store so if you order anything you can bring it to your table where you can borrow one of the games to play. It's a really lovely experience.

I wanna shout out Drake he's always making my coffee just the way I like it. All the food staff is…read morevery helpful. RUBY is a perfect fit to the staff. Your food is the best around.. Thank you to all the staff for being friendly and very helpful!! You rock !

If I pay over $8 for a tiny coffee it better be good and this place was delicious. I tried the iced…read moreegg coffee and it tasted like dessert while also having a good caffeine kick. The flavor is very unique. A creamy thick egg foam with tiny chunks of minty chocolate and a strong hit of Vietnamese coffee is the perfect pick me up. Service was fast and nice. They were out of flavored croissants but what was left did look good. I'm excited to go back. There are 2 parking lots and lots of table seating inside and a few tables outside.

LOVED this coffee shop!! So happy I stopped in while on my trip from Vegas to Portland…read more Portland has sooo many good coffee shops, but this one was definitely in its own category. They specialize in Vietnamese coffee, and my friend from Vietnam told me that this brand of coffee is actually the most famous in her home country, and I see why! The menu is very vast, they have food, pastries, and they have plenty of drink options hot/cold, coffee and non-coffee items. What was very interesting and actually a bit confusing was that they have several levels of their phin drip, I got whatever the cashier recommended, and it was very good! It was literally just a shot of drip coffee, yielded maybe less than 3oz of fluid, but it packed a punch of flavor and caffeine. If you're looking for a drink to sip, I would order something else since it's so tiny. But it was very picture worthy! The Vietnamese sea salt cream latte was perfect as well.