Located right inside the entrance to the building with minimalist signage on the…read more sidewalk. Super lovely and small cafe space with a couple bar seats and stools. There's options of to-go cups or having your drink there. The barista was the only one working and was very kind! I got an iced hojicha latte and the hojicha tea flavor tied so well with the espresso! It was so rich and smooth.

Cute little spot that we found. Small menu but the drink I had was good…read more Would love to go back and try their house special.

I've been a years long and dedicated Smith tea customer. I've been ordering their matcha and…read morespecial batch matcha for years. As well as iced tea, black tea and every other type of tea. I stopped by excited to get a drink and grab some matcha - they do not carry matcha in the store. Ok weird. I finally flag down the attention of some staff after wandering around for a few minutes (in a very small space) and the employee was short with me, kind of stand offish and I felt weird being there ‍ After that experience I decided to look for some new locally sourced tea (and found some in matcha freak thank goodness) so that I could move my money elsewhere. Anyway I was a years long dedicated online customer and coming into this store effectively stopped that.

I always enjoy Smith Tea and had to pop in to try their seasonal specials. They had this raspberry…read moreberet matcha latte which had this raspberry powder on top which was truly delicious. My friend had a tasty iced jasmine pearl tea. I've also liked their fizzy iced rooibos tea and the pineapple fizzy tea as well. The space is full of windows and light. Beautiful florals from Be floral decorating the space. Staff are pretty friendly as well.

Had a wonderful mid-day treat here. I didn't realize that this shop was in the mall at first, but…read moreit was nice to walk around and window shop. The store itself is very clean and has a lot of cute decorations. Drinks are very colorful and have some fun seasonal themes. The employee behind the counter was super sweet and friendly. Service was really fast event though I think they were working alone. I really enjoyed my French Daisy-- the purple is SUPER vibrant in person, even though the yellow is a little duller than the ad. It was refreshing and very sweet (my preference, my partner got his 50% sweet and said that was perfect for him). The tapioca pearls were just the right consistency. Perfect for a little pick-me-up on the weekend.

I tried the French Daisy and loved it…read more I was in town for work and was craving some tea. This place was just around the corner from the office, so I headed over with a few colleagues. We got there at 2:15 p.m., and there was a "be back soon" sign on the door. Lee showed up at 2:30 p.m. and was absolutely wonderful--super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. My drink was spot on; the tea flavor came through, it had a nice bitterness, and wasn't overly sweet, which I prefer. My colleagues ordered a matcha latte and the Redstraw signature drink and weren't as happy due to the sweetness. They went for 25% sweetness in theirs, but still found it a bit too sweet.

Honey Pearl Cafe is a fun little boba spot near Powells Bookstore in downtown PDX…read more The highlight for me was their seasonal rotating boba flight - such a clever way to sample a few different drinks without committing to just one and they all came with a topping of choice. I chose the og bobas coated in their brown sugar. This is perfect if you're indecisive like me or bringing a friend and want to compare flavors! It looked like a slow day for them as we were the only people in the shop. However there are lots of seating and the staff was super friendly and suggested we get one of their rice balls too, so we got the salmon and tuna - which we got to go, I noticed only later that they also have rice ball flights too! Which means I have to go back another time to try another.

i had to come here after seeing them promote their spring seasonal drinks. i got the green thai tea…read moreand it was just as good as i imagined. i would recommend getting the drink at 50% sweetness because at 75% it was still pretty sweet for me, despite my sweet tooth. i didn't get to try the food, but my friend did and she really liked it. the service here is great and the staff is very friendly. i definitely recommend coming here and trying this season's specials before they are gone because my drink was amazing!

Came on a whim and it did not disappoint! Long standing local matcha shop in Portland with so much…read morecharm and history! The matcha was EXCELLENT and tasted how all matchas should: balanced, aromatic in a way, deeply enjoyable. Dare I say one of the best matchas in town? There's soooo many new matcha openings nowadays which has been fun, but you just can't go wrong with the OGs. Service was very sweet and I loved the interior decor! Will be back for many more!!

i got the matcha soft serve with the hochija brownie. it was decent, the brownie was really dense…read morefor a brownie and the matcha's soft serve flavor was on the lighter side. we ordered at the kiosk and our order was brought to us! i really liked the atmosphere of the place and they had products around the store for you to shop as well!!

This is your place if you love high quality teas. The owners (wife/husband duo) are super friendly…read moreand extremely knowledgeable. Be prepared to spend 30+ minutes tasting teas on their fancy tasting table. There's also quite a selection of ceramic ware. Can't recommend theme enough!

If you want to experience some of the highest quality teas from a certified senior tea master, this…read moreis the place to go in Portland. I have experienced better teas here in one hour than I have in the last two years of researching tea. There are teas available here that are still rumored in the tea industry. Ivy's husband James has even put together a regional water recommendation list, which has revolutionized my personal brewing experience. After spending time at Qi Fine Teas, this is now the only place I can recommend for true tea in Portland.

4 stars, baby!! The vibe from the old location has carried…read moreover to this new location. The music, the lighting and of course the drinks are good. I love that they serve Elephants Delicatessen for some of the favs. I schedule all my business meetings there. AboveGRND is my office!

Tried the Banana bread latte with soy. Iced. Hit the spot! Not syrupy sweet or artificial tasting…read more Service was great and i wish i had more time to explore the lighting (?) store in the back.

A delicious coffee shop! Disguised as a little stop on the exterior, facing the street, Less & More…read moreCoffee is a very cute coffee area with limited seating. This reminds me of the Korean cafes that are sprinkled all over Southern California. We were delighted to see it here! I ordered a black sesame late and a black sesame mochi donut. Being only one barista, right after you order, he makes your drink immediately. You can hear and see the espresso shots being made and the ice filling your cups. Dependent on your order, he pulls out the cream for the top. I can see the black sesame cream top being very thick and full. A lot of patrons were ordering their tiramisu latte, and I don't blame them! It's what is very popular here. Personally, I enjoyed the black sesame latte very much. It was the perfect amount of cream and sweetness. The taste didn't overpower the coffee, which is nice. Their mochi donuts were good, too, with the consistency of mochi dough. Definitely would make another stop here if I'm ever around!

Stopped by Less and More Coffee and really enjoyed the creativity of their drinks along with the…read morequality of their coffee. They are located outdoors within a repurposed trimet station, which add such a a unique Portland touch to their vibe. Although usually a 1-2 person operation, drinks always come out relatively quick! I tried the tiramisu latte and the black sesame latte. The tiramisu latte was easily my favorite. The cream top is rich and delicious, and when mixed into the coffee it really tastes like a classic tiramisu dessert. It's sweet, smooth, and feels like a treat without being overwhelming. The black sesame latte was also great, especially if you like nutty flavors. It has a natural sweetness with a deep roasted sesame taste that almost reminds me of peanut butter, making it both comforting and unique. I've also had their regular latte before and really appreciate the quality of their espresso. The coffee itself has a smooth, balanced flavor that stands out even without added syrups or toppings. A great spot to visit if you enjoy creative specialty drinks but still want genuinely good coffee underneath it all.