After walking around stopped here before heading into the market for lunch. Delicious cold brew and a perfect perch near a window to people watch. read more

Very tasty drinks. Lemonade is unique and super good. Located in nicely kept historic bldg so really cool ambiance. Awesome customer service. We will be back (a lot) read more

Just really great coffee and atmosphere. They make all their own pastries and sandwiches and they are amazing. My favorite coffee shop in the city. Plus, they are so friendly :) read more

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Very nice interior with plenty of seating space and a great view outside; excellent location next to the river; the menu was simple several espresso drinks, lemonade and the some pastries. read more

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My favorite coffee shop I've been to on the west coast. The owner is AMAZING! And the last time I came in with a group that I really wanted to check out the place and she was so nice and had no problem making drinks after closing. The caramel is homemade and the coffee lavender is the best latte I've ever had. read more

Absolutely fantastic coffee and service. The fact that the owners are the people behind the bar really brought out the full experience they want people to have while in their shop. I learned much about the artwork (the wheel on the wall is beautiful) and how the owners built all of the furniture. Not a big fan of the huge cops, but that's minute in comparison to everything else that's wonderful. read more

Delicious coffee in a historic building & a wonderful place to work -- great tables, great windows, and it does a brisk business without ever feeling crowded read more

This was horrible me and my friend were about to get coffee and the car they own hit her car on the side I was sitting and then ran without exchanging information when we went inside to tell them and orders our coffee they told us to leave will never been coming back read more

Absolute worst costumer service I have ever received. The lady working the store was the rudest person I have ever met. Awful to the customers. We were so upset that we walked out without buying anything. We love to go to local places but we would never support a place that treats their customers like crap to get off on some power trip for themselves. Never again. read more

Great mochas! The peppermint mocha I had the other day was AMAZING, and just today I had a caramel mocha, which was also delicious! The coffee itself tastes amazing too. I would've never found this place if it hadn't been for a co-worker bringing me in here. I've found my new "go to" coffee shop. Oh...I almost forgot. The prosciutto gouda turnover that I had this morning was absolutely the best turnover that i've ever had. The prices are reasonable. I will definitely be back here a lot! Definitely need to check out their lunch food as well. read more

Simple Local is hands down the best hidden little coffee shop in Portland. The coffee is great, the barista is sweet and always has a smile on her face, there's fresh baked goods made daily which you won't be able to resist, and the space is beyond lovely and unique with a variety of seating (check out the loft upstairs). If you haven't already, be sure to give these guys a visit! read more

Simple. Local. Coffee. More like, Simply. Awesome. Coffee. This is a fantastic location for great coffee and baked goods in a great space. The always friendly staff makes it warm and welcoming. When you walk in, you're greeted by the endorphin-releasing scents of freshly baked muffins, cro-nuts, and other assorted goodies, woven amidst the aromas of rich coffee in a sensory tapestry that, like a favorite quilt, envelopes you completely as soon as you take that first sip of one of their many drink offerings or that first bite of a muffin, still warm from the oven. Their house-made caramel sauces must be explored, either by themselves or mixed. My personal favorite is the Salted Caramel mixed with Hazelnut Caramel in a latte that's paired with one of the amazing apple muffins, which also happen to be drizzled with a bit of that hazelnut caramel. The only downside for me is that I no longer work downtown and so can only visit this gem on rare occasions. While that's probably good for my waistline, it's not so great for my caffeine cravings and I'm completely spoiled for mainstream coffees now. If you're downtown for work or Saturday Market, or don't mind taking a slight detour, stop in to see Lauren and crew at Simple Local Coffee. You won't be disappointed, unless, of course, you're from out of town and unable to enjoy this gem again and again. read more

I love this place!!! It's become one of my favorite coffee shops. Thanks to my workfrom friend Darren Buckner for introducing me to Simple Local Coffee. Besides having great Chai tea, pastries and homemade soup it just has incredible atmosphere. SFC has lots of space (including a loft w/ dartboards), plenty of seating options, good WiFi, good distribution of outlets, very comfortable space and welcoming owners. Lauren is very friendly and just an all around great host! read more

Delicious coffee, beautiful space and wonderful staff. Home made flavored sauces are their specialty such as lavender or salted caramel to add to your latte. I only knocked a star because I wish they had at least one, healthy, non pastry type food to eat, although their pastries looked amazing! This place is a hidden treasure downtown that you must check out! read more

Get here in the morning for the warm, fresh out of the oven pastries. The marionberry was particularly good. Espresso was excellent, as was the service. I would highly recommend this place over the other more well known shops in the area. Will be back for lunch for sure. read more

Cute spot that also caters to those that look to work from a coffee shop. Simple design with that clean loft feel. Upstairs has the space for those looking to work and focus, downstairs comfortable for conversation. The back space pours into the building lobby that also is good for conversation and drinks. I had the bottled Kombucha here to change things up a bit. You'll need a code for the bathroom. read more

Love stopping by here for a coffee break or a quick snack before work. The staff is always super nice and friendly, and they have a great selection of delicious teas! Their baked goods are all fantastic. read more

Simple but lovely space, great coffee and espresso beverages and friendly service. The homemade syrups are delightful and the baked goods are tasty. Overall a great spot and I keep coming back for more. read more

Really good! Lauren makes her own syrups and they're more flavorful than sweet. She also bakes fresh muffins and cro-nuts and they always smell amazing. read more

Great service in a comfortable environment perfect for meetings, meet ups, and just hanging out. They just opened in March and are bound get popular quick! read more

Cute spot! Fresh roses on the table, fun decor and a nice loft. Cool place to hang with a friend or dive in to a good book. The ice pour over coffee was delicious. read more

Huge fan, love Lauren and her hubby. They are so cute the coffee is amazing and the pastries are even better. Such a sweet place to hang out and get some coffee/food. I highly recommend the boysenberry muffins :) read more

This coffee shop is a gem. So spacious and "secret" seating upstairs! The lattes are amazing and the sweets are to die for! All baked in-house by the owners! Excellent service, I come here on a regular basis :) read more

Beautiful little shop, attractive, warm staff, wonderful coffees and pastries. Highly recommended + cronuts to die for!!!

I stumbled into Simple by accident, but what a delicious surprise it was! Outstanding coffee complimented by great pastries and an inviting space--what's not to love? read more

A lovely setting and really delicious coffee. What more can you ask for in a coffee shop?

This is a great little spot! I was originally headed to an different coffee shop and this one caught my eye. Had simple black coffee, single origin bean, and it was a good cup! Plus it came with a refill! For $2, that's brilliant. Marionberry muffin is also delightful. Stop by if you can, it has a very clean, minimalistic look, but is very cozy at the same time. Perfect for a cloudy mid afternoon stop-off read more

Looking through past reviews I am not the first to have experienced the rudeness of the owner or her unfriendliness towards families. We popped in here because my daughter desperately needed to use the restroom. I asked if there was a bathroom and the woman at the counter said yes but it's only for customers. I said ok, I'm happy to buy something. She then said ok, what would you like? I looked at the menu and asked if my daughter could use the bathroom while I decided. The answer was no. I then ordered an iced tea and was granted bathroom privileges. The iced tea had filled about an inch of the cup when I noticed kombucha on the menu. I asked if I could change my order to kombucha. She then told me that she had already started pouring the tea. I said would it be ok if you just poured the kombucha on top of the tea? I thought it actually might be good, and the kombucha was more expensive so that wasn't the issue. She then kicked me out of the shop. She told me I was rude and needed to leave. It was really extreme and weird. She was oddly triggered by the order change which maybe wasn't ideal, but asking people to leave who are acting in the normal range is over the top, especially in front of their kids. I definitely wouldn't go here. It feels like a hipster environment bordering on maniacal where everything is taken way too seriously. The woman behind the counter was really just mean spirited. Maybe I wasn't the usual customer but I definitely wasn't rude. read more

Bitter, burnt coffee and a rude barista make this place most unfortunate. I've had a few of their creations here and was not impressed. Their prices are also a bit on the steep side in comparison to their numerous coffee competitors in the area. read more

This place is great. A plethora of different home made syrups to make flavorful lattes, 3 different milk alternatives (almond, coconut, and soy), and home made pastries that are to die for. My favorite would be the marionberry muffin. The service is awesome. It's got a cute, old style ambience. The coffee- out of this world. Definitely give this place a try if you have not already! read more

Love this place! Coffee is always spot on. Very well designed. I work near here and have little time usually and the woman that I'm guessing owns it is super efficient, I'm always in and out and she's consistently happy. I love the details of the decor, slow down for a sec and look around, really cool details. Highly recommend. read more

Simple Local is my favorite coffee shop in Portland, hands down. There are other shops I like the coffee at, but the combination of the coffee, pastries (made in house daily), amazing space, and super friendly folks is a winner for me. read more

Right across from the waterfront. Perfect after our walk, stopped in for caramel lattes and indulged in a fresh made white chocolate strawberry scone. Friendly barista! Great CLEAN and interesting coffee shop. read more

This is one of the best places to go downtown for specialty coffee drinks and pastries. The coffee shop is also located in a beautiful historic building. read more

Terrible customer service, owner Lauren does not welcome families. We we were not treated fairly and the entire place was empty. Highly recommend Stumptown who are wonderful with families. It is right around the corner. read more

Great find. Seating inside Simple Local and at the back. Upstairs seating is a treasure - great for reading, writing, meeting or a place to sit. Coffee is excellent, as are the pastries. read more

Pretty good coffee, wonderful pastries. And the rudest, most arrogant owners imaginable. A couple weeks ago they yelled down an entire table of people having a business meeting. One of those people did apparently walk in with coffee from somewhere else, which understandably, is a big no-no. But the rest of the group seemed to have purchased their beverages on site. At any rate, what was astonishing was the venom that each owner, in turn, unleashed on that table. Enough to curdle a latte. No amount of apologizing by the people, none of their offers to buy more food or drink, was good enough. Bottom line, their tantrum was more important than their customers. Creepy as could be. read more

First of all, Lauren is a top notch barista. She works the counter alone most of the day though I am not sure how she does it. She always has a smile and wants every cup of coffee to be the best of the day. Pretty amazing! Lauren and Dave own Simple Local Coffee and have put their heart and soul into creating a coffee shop that makes their customers feel loved and appreciated. All of their pastries are made fresh in their own kitchen daily. They are always experimenting with new flavor combinations to please the palate. There is no one like them in town! If you are looking for a high class, high quality coffee shop, Simple Local Coffee is for you. read more

My boyfriend and I happened upon this coffee shop a few years ago and now seek it out every time we're downtown during the week. They make a great cappuccino and so far, every flavored drink we've gotten has been excellent too. read more

Lauren and her Husband have hands down my favorite coffee shop in Portland. Everything is delicious and the customer service is stellar. Spatially the shop is the perfect mix of elegant, classic and comfortable. read more