Brief Summary: - Beautiful and cozy interior - Seats inside and into a space that opens up to what looks like an apartment or warehouse space? - Coffee is slightly sour but it mellows out after a few sips - Noise level: quiet to medium Walked around the river side in the early morning, and after some time we started searching for coffee nearest here. After searching view Google Maps, this one popped up closest to us. It's located within an old brick building, and generosity the staff have by placing an entrance sign because this doorway could easily be overlooked. The interior opens up to a wide area with some seats alongside the walls, further inside there are more seats and benches. In my case, I was also looking to charge my device and I only found one spot (a bench enclosed in a small roof) that had some electrical outlets). I ordered a pastry that I don't recall the name anymore, but inside included cheese and ham. I also ordered a cup of coffee. To my surprise, the city hosts some local events and we happened to arrive when all the coffee drinks were treated by the city free of charge. The details are vague in my memory, but the time window frame is narrow and the city chooses random cafe places. Out of the many, our first coffee place in Portland happened to be the one that was free. It was a friendly surprise and a great start to the food experience to come. The coffee and the pastry arrived at the same time, soon after I paid, so I got to pick them up and take them to the table we chose to sit down and relax for a bit. The coffee was slightly sour but it mellows out after a few drinks. It didn't need a lot of milk or sugar in this case. I liked the pastry we decided to get with the coffee. I thought this was unique for its crispy and tough crust and inside it contains hot melted cheese and ham. There was a strong saltiness coming from one of these ingredients but I couldn't pinpoint which one. I would be able to eat this with a drink but on its own it might become quite salty in the mouth later. read more

Simple Local Coffee - One of the views seen from the seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The coffee is amazing and although I am grain-free and sugar-free the food offering looked amazing and She makes it in house! She also hosted a local business mixer that we crashed by accident and she comped our coffee which was an amazing way to end our Portland visit. Once we found this shop-she is the Only business in this huge building in a very quiet but visually interesting part of town. Highly recommend!!! read more

Simple Local Coffee - A selection of homemade, in-house deliciousness - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

O outstanding coffee. Fresh baked pastries. Great ambience. Customer service is delightful. I highly recommend you try it. read more

This is a great coffee place near my work. The barista here is super friendly and quick with the drinks. I really enjoyed my iced matcha tea. They have a common area that you can sit and have a conversation at. This will be my go-to spot by work for future coffee meetings. read more

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This is the cutest coffee shop I've ever been to; it's a perfect mix of comfy nautical vibes and elegant decor. Coffee itself was excellent. Drink was ready quite quickly despite the line going out the door. Cheddar apple scone was almost fluffy - after years of torturing myself with Starbucks scones, I had no idea that they could be something other than military rations with sugar. Prosciutto Gouda looked amazing but I don't eat meat. read more

Simple Local is the coffee shop I always wanted to frequent. The woman who runs it makes the pastries herself everyday and puts a lot of care into the coffee and atmosphere, even remembering the regular patrons usual orders. It's a great place to work while you enjoy your coffee in the morning, with a lot of seating and almost always very quiet. If you are in the area and need caffeine, you must visit. read more

Our barista was very friendly and welcoming as soon as we came in. The vibe was simple and very relaxing. She was actually the owner who had been in business for many years and I was very happy to support her! Huge plus that there is no extra charge for soy, oat or almond milks. 10/10 in book. Also coffee was great, we went simple and ordered an iced vanilla oat milk latte. read more

Cute shop! Good vibes! Good coffee! Tasty pastries! Conveniently located! Cute upstairs area to hang out! Comfy chairs!

Delicious drinks in a cozy spot, decked out in warm woods and charming nautical artifacts, with a surprising amount of space and a wonderful barista! read more

This is a beautiful space to work and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. They serve a small selection of fresh pastries and the barista was very nice. read more

I came here for an industry related meeting (they let us host in their "atrium" area adjacent to their cafe) and I was really surprised how great the carafe of coffee was! Probably the best coffee I have had in quite some time! I also tried most of the baked goods- which are baked in-house each day!!! My favorite was the berry muffin. What a great coffee stop, I can't wait to add it to my rotation. read more

One of the best coffee shops in Portland. They use Sterling coffee beans. The building has a really great skylight in the middle, which is a great spot to enjoy your drink. Friendly owner/barista. Great coffee, pastries, etc. This has been my go-to coffee shop for the past several months. read more

This is the best coffee shop I've found in Portland. The owner/barista is a machine, she works so fast and is so friendly. The coffee is always great. The pastries are also absolutely to die for! Particularly, the apple cheddar scone!!! Absolutely gem of a place! I refuse to go elsewhere! Even if the line is long, I've never waited for more than 7 minutes! Def go support this amazing woman!!!! read more

Came upon this coffee shop as I was venturing through downtown Portland on the hunt for some Voodoo Donuts. The first thing I noticed was the cute blue sign outside and knew I wanted to step inside to check out the coffee shop. I ordered the Honey Lavender Iced Latte and it was phenomenal. The latte had a subtle hint of lavender and perfect amount of sweetness from the honey. It was definitely a great drink to help me cool down from the heat, especially after a few hours of bike riding. I'm so glad I decided to get coffee here because I ended up liking it more than Stumptown and all the other coffee shops I visited during my Portland trip! read more

Simple Local Coffee - Honey lavender soy latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious coffee and incredibly flaky, yummy Mario berry turnover. Supper comfortable chill vibe, friendly barista. Love the simple decor with wood, brick and variety of seating including stools along the huge windows. Highly recommend!! read more

I'm visiting Portland for the first time and I found this beautiful and quiet coffee shop. The coffee is perfect, actually the best coffee I've tried so far in Portland read more

Very cozy and quite, looks like the perfect coffee for the perfect morning. I'm so picky with the coffee but this is one of the best in Portland read more

Simple Local Coffee - One of the best Americano in Portland - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Best coffee shop ever! Great pastries! Kind service! Always makes my morning great! Thank you!

Might be my very favorite coffee shop bar none. Daughter and I arrived fairly early on a Monday morning and the line was fairly long. Worth the wait! I had an amazing specialty coffee drink made with home made syrup. We ordered three pastries to share for just the two of us. All three were great! The marionberry muffin was a standout! As we were leaving (and the line had died down) we spoke with the woman manning the counter and making all the drinks. She and her husband are the owners. She takes the morning shift because he gets up in the middle of the night and makes all the pastries fresh for day. He is a talented baker! If I lived in Portland it would be hard to keep me away from here! read more

Simple Local Coffee - Jars of syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visited this establishment today and the server was insanely rude to myself and other customers I was with. We were on our way upstairs to set up and the person was rude to us about not immediately buying product. Which would normally be reasonable if it weren't for the fact we explained that we were going to come back down to order our beverages after we set our books down (this for a study session.) She behaved unprofessionally in front of other customers despite the fact that we calmly explained our intentions--that we were absolutely interested in purchasing a drink. She did calm down AFTER I set my armful of books down on the counter and placed my order and carried the mug upstairs (with my books in my arms) as proof we absolutely were patrons with the intention to purchase and consume goods. Absolutely will not return and I do not advise others to go. read more

The absolutely best coffee shop in all of Portland. Like... hands down I would travel a distance to go here. Not only is the coffee the best I ever had, but the woman who owns it is an absolutely amazing person. I highly highly recommend going out of your way to experience this place... oh... all the food is made fresh every morning.... I wish I could give an extra star. Cheers!!!! read more

Cozy. Warm. Inviting. Awesome. Some of the nicest folks in all of Portland run this awesome spot. Arrive early for gooey pastries and delicious hot cocoa + lattes with house-made syrup. They also have baguette sandwiches and soup for lunch... until they run out, which they tend to do frequently because they're so damn good. Guess I'll just have a cinnamon roll for lunch. Things could be worse, believe me :-) PS Check out the upstairs 'loft' for a nice spot to do some writing or meet a friend. Great WiFi and comfy chairs upstairs means it's easy to hang out here for a long time. read more

Simple Local Coffee - Delicious coffee and pastries await anyone lucky enough to visit 115 SW Ash :-) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Love this quaint, local business, just a couple of blocks from Worldmark, where I was staying. Super friendly staff of one! Pastries were always warm, right out of the overnight, and different that what can be found at other shops. The stuffed bagel was amazing, and the apple cheese scone was definitely a taste of the PNW. Tried the drip coffee and salted caramel latte, which was the right bakance and not overly sweet. Can't wait for a return visit! read more

This place showed up a few years ago and has never dipped in quality. The owner is almost always running the counter, and bakes pastries fresh each morning. It is a small shop but the line moves fast. This is my go to spot when I have someone in town who wants to meet and catch up since there is always seating in the common area. You can also catch a peek into the shanghai tunnels below this building. There are a lot of alternatives in this neighborhood and I've tried them all, this is the one to beat. Good job little coffee shop. read more

Loved reading at this shop when we could still go to cafes. Simple Local is open for shortened hours now (some time until noon?) and has a great set-up. You order online and she gets your order ready, then leaves it on a table just inside the main hallway of the building where she can see it but there's plenty of distance between you and her. Super cute, just like everything about Simple Local. If you haven't been here, I recommend her salted caramel late and salty chocolate chip cookies. But don't overthink it. She's using Sterling so just a simple americano is pretty baller too. Regular secret? Try on that grapefruit soda. It's ah-mazing if you have a hangover or you're just feeling low. Lauren is the shop's owner and she has one of those rarely-rewarded customer service personalities. When I had my youthful barista years, I was occasionally crunchy in the morning. Lauren is ALWAYS pleasant and real. Tip her! So she can keep offering up excellent coffee and sweets. read more

wow delicious pastries, total bonus to the already great latte, thanks!

Good coffee and their food items are excellent. I'm only giving it three stars since they close at 2pm. Apparently, Portlanders don't drink coffee after 2! read more

If you are close to the waterfront this is one of the best spots for great coffee and an AMAZING assortment of pastries and stuffed bagels. The owner is always friendly, quick, and knowledgeable -- there is room to work on your laptop, read a book, or just chat. Supporting local in downtown Portland is so important, you won't regret it. read more

Our group of 7 (5 adults and 2 kids) stopped in after a tour of downtown yesterday. The barista that was working was charming and helpful. She helped each of us decide what we wanted and even helped to make some of their specialty hot drinks into cooler options since it was so hot outside. My salted carmel iced latte was absolutely delicious! My kids ordered the lemonade, and I was completely blown away when the barista spend the next several minute HAND SQUEEZING lemons! Really. . . I'm serious. It was fresh squeezed. She added extra sweetener for my kids, and left my husband's tart, just how he likes it. The rest of the group ordered a mixture of iced coffee/lattes, and iced tea lattes. Every single one was delicious! read more

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This place is by one of one the coolest little treasures I've ever seen. Everyone that walks in is treated like a well known friend. And the caramel and muffins... I don't know where to begin, but my mouth waters at the thought! A little extra info: Free wifi that doesn't boot you off =D, calm and quiet environment, a lot of seating (some on a loft, some below, some in a cool open area), and they have a good grilled cheese and soup for lunch! read more

Consistently great coffee and friendly service by Lauren ...and you gotta try their muffins made by her man who makes most if not all of their pastries. I usually get a latte and their pancetta muffin. It's a laid back, inexpensive option in a convenient part of downtown that I can say is Top 5 (maybe 3) when it comes to coffee. read more

When I first went in, I was in love with the high-vault ceiling and simplicity of the cafe. But I found the barista off-putting. Not genuine. Snobbish. I've gone back a few more times bringing co-workers, friends, etc. and I've experienced the same weird attitude from the same barista (blonde lady). It's a shame. I'm not expecting enthusiasm but from personally working years in the service industry (cafes, bars, restaurants), attitudes like this barista makes me not want to come back to this cafe. The Americano is okay. Fortunately, Pine Street Market is opened and I can just walk there for a great cup of coffee with easy-going people. There's also Society Hotel with a cute cafe and friendly folks. read more

Seriously, the best London Fog I've had. I live in San Francisco but fly up every month for work and I always have to stop in for a London Fog because they're that good. The owner is so sweet and warm every time I come in and remembers my order. Also, she has amazing hair styles which is irrelevant but true. She makes all of her pastries fresh, in house, every morning and you can tell. 100% I've become a regular from San Francisco. If you're not a coffee drinker or even if you are, try the London Fog, it will raise your standards. read more

Adore this place... the physical space is breath-taking: high ceilings, big windows, exposed brick walls, original harwood floors. The coffee is even better -- from Sterling Roasters, and the barista/owner (who I found absolutely charming) knows her stuff... my drinks were prepared to perfection. In the morning they have seriously divine pastries and for lunch you can get soups & sandwiches. I will be coming her again for sure -- and I'm obsessed with coffee so I don't say this lightly, highly recommend! read more

Simple Local Coffee - Summer yum - an iced carmel latte (using a homemade carmel sauce that is not too sweet or syrupy... just right!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Homemade pastries, great coffee, great cocoa. Friendly staff. Comfy and warm. What more do you need? Lauren uses local ingredients as much as possible, and you can tell when you taste her pastries and beverages. She pays attention to the little details. Her muffins, cronuts (yes, you have to try one), and other goodies are so much better than what you find at other coffee places. Oh, and a beautiful space with free wifi. Nice place to hang out away from the busy downtown bustle. Close to waterfront. read more

One of my favorite activities is to go searching for new coffee shops in town that best my previous favorite. And god knows this town is full of absolutely incredible coffee, and I have tried a lot of lovely places. But I have to say Simple Local is my favorite. Cute shop, gorgeous ceilings and lovely atmosphere. My cappuccino is always on point and hits the spot, and there are a plethora of (all fresh and homemade!) scones, cookies, sandwiches and donuts. If you get there early enough they will be still warm and gooey! Husband and wife team, he does the baking and she is the coffee badass and is an absolute sweetheart to boot. Give this wonderful duo your business, you won't regret it! read more

Simple Local Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Top notch coffee and pastries . Always fresh selection of homemade treats that are very tasty. The coffee is always top quality. The interior is exquisitely decorated and always clean and welcoming. The owners out did themselves when they put this outstanding coffee & pastry shop together I would recommend this place if you want the best in the downtown Portland area. read more

Two years later and I haven't been working in this building. My life is not the same. I finally had a reason to go to Old Town twice these past few weeks and everything is still delicious, and the owner&barista is still exemplary at what she does! Her co-owner&baker is still baking the best muffins I've ever had and adding more goodies! read more

This is such a great little getaway in the middle of the city. I never find myself ordering any kind of flavored or altered coffee/espresso drinks but when I noticed the honey and lavender lattè I decided to go outside my comfort for coffee. Big win! Such a great and subtly done masterpiece. Everyone is so warm and friendly. I go occasionally but now a bit more often:) read more

Simple Local Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Seriously, my favorite coffee place in the city! Always greeted with a smile and she makes the best coffee! They also have amazing baguettes and cookies that they make. read more

Simple Local Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon