Good coffee, magnificent tiramisu very good service very peaceful vibe inside Wife destroyed half…read moreof mine pistachio crape bfore i finished typing

What a beautiful spot - I loved the coffees that we have gotten from Shaghf…read more I will add that the parking situation is tricky. I recommend trying for the adjacent street parking, first. If street parking on Forest Avenue is not available and the weather isn't adverse, there is plenty of parking available in the adjacent neighborhoods.

Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Great knowledgeable hospitable staff. I ordered a vanilla bean…read morelatte with half the syrup. There were a few orders ahead so I had to wait a couple minutes more than expected, but I appreciated their question jar by the espresso bar. The latte was amazing- tasted like frothy melted ice cream. I'll definitely be back before going home to CA.

First and foremost, for the holidays I love that right at the entrance they have an open shelf with…read morecanned goods and dry food for the community to contribute to or take from. That alone tells you so much about the heart of this place. A daily necessity. The only time I'm ever disappointed is when they sell out of their Banana Bread Latte. I still haven't been able to try it, but I already know it's going to be delicious. My go to order is a regular latte with oat milk and their house made Maine Maple syrup. Their hot drinks are always made at the perfect temperature so you can sip immediately without burning your tongue. And when I want something on the cooler side, I love that they have a nitro cold brew for that extra smooth finish. Despite how busy they always are, their service never wavers. The staff is consistently friendly and efficient. There's plenty of seating-- booths and high tops. Even with the plethora of people working on their laptop, I can almost always find a seat.

The cafe/bakery has a few fresh baked goods daily (don't think any vegan or no gluten-free…read moreoptions). Their website lists about a half dozen, but the last time I was here there were just two: the sourdough chocolate chip cookie and the matcha and black sesame butter mochi. I'm guessing those are regularly available (they also do fun seasonal specials, so be sure to check their socials), but don't come with the expectation that there's going to be a big variety. The drinks include coffees, teas, and a variety of matcha. For me, this is NOT the best matcha in Portland. Matcha Mood is. The matcha here is good (maybe in the top three in the city), but the iced matcha with miso maple syrup and almond milk I recently had for $9+ was just okay. The drink is (literally) half the size as one at Macha Mood for the same price, and there wasn't any flavor of miso or maple. I've seen some internet buzz claiming THIS IS THE BEST... as a local, I don't agree. And that's okay; you might find your new favorite here, so it's absolutely worth visiting. They also do other fun spontaneous matcha flavors, so be sure to follow them on social! Check out their shop as well: loads of chili crisps and hot sauces, condiments and spices, jams, matcha powders and loose tea, pickles and other preserved foods, sweets, vinegars and oils, fermentation ware and kitchen goods, etc.

Okay I know nothing about fermentation but this cafe has really interesting and delicious baked…read moregoods that you won't find anywhere else like a sourdough chocolate chip cookie and a kimchi corn cheese soufflé. Also the matcha black sesame butter mochi was out of this world, truly unexpected. Great food and very good service. There was outdoor seating outside and the inside had plenty of room though the cafe was pretty busy when we arrived. Definitely worth checking out!

This place is popular for a reason, and you find a hint of what that reason is as soon as you step…read morein the door and get a whiff of the most delicious aromas coming from the kitchen. When you see the line out the door, don't despair, as the line moves relatively quickly and people are generally mindful to not dawdle, so seating opens up quickly as well. I tried the jalapeno cheddar biscuit, the rhubarb scone, and had a bite of the rhubarb hibiscus pie. Everything was amazing, the platonic ideal of a biscuit and a scone. And I am weak for anything rhubarb, so the generous amount of rhubarb in the scone really did the trick. The rhubarb hibiscus pie has quite a bit of that botanical hibiscus flavor but I liked it! It might not be for everyone, though. Their coffee is also really good, and a perfect accompaniment to their excellent pastries. I also have to give props to their staff and how friendly and welcoming everyone was despite being totally slammed at all times. I know if I was working at a place as busy as Tandem I'd be way more frazzled than they came off. Anyone who knows me knows that I hate waiting in line for things, but this place is efficient enough and the food/coffee was so excellent that I actually didn't resent the line. I'd even wait again! It's that good.

Definitely a standout breakfast sandwich! Tried out Tandem while visiting Portland at the…read morerecommendation of a friend. We tried out the egg and cheese biscuit, the savory loaded biscuit, and two flavored lattes (one brown sugar cinnamon and the other maple). Loved both of the biscuits but had a slight preference for the egg and cheese one. Both biscuits were soft and buttery yet crisp with the best salt on top. We got there right at opening on a weekday and there was already a long line to enter, but the staff moves everyone through quickly. It is worth noting that indoor seating is very limited and there is more outdoor seating. We decided to purchase some of their coffee beans as a gift. Tandem is very popular for good reason and well worth visiting, whether as a tourist or as a local.

Nice place to chill out with...bread, and friends. Small but tasty menu, pleasant service, and a…read morebright welcoming space. Can be busy at times, especially on the weekend, but weekdays and outside of lunch hour, you should be able to get a table right away. I had the Dutch Baby and it was almost too pretty to eat, but I dug in after admiring the piece of art that it was. I loved the combination of flavors and textures - brie, mushrooms, egg, jam, greens, chewy Dutch baby, crispy bits. Yum!

Bread & Friends was the start to my wife and my Valentine's Day! Due to past times of seeing how…read morelong the wait was we arrived before open and made the right choice being the second group in line. It took no time at all for the place to completely fill up. Which based on everything we had I completely understand why, this place makes incredible food and drinks. Overall it has a great inviting feeling to the space. To start off I enjoyed a Morning Bun Latte while my wife got the Honey & Juniper Latte. Both came out perfect temperature with well done latte art and delicious taste. My wife was obsessed with their pottery mugs that the lattes came served in. Food wise we were looking to split everything and it worked perfectly. We ended up choosing French Toast, Soft Scrambled Eggs, and the Fried Potatoes side. Every dish would be an absolute no brainer for us to order again. Every bite of food kept us wanting even more. Lastly we grabbed a chocolate croissant to go and that was just as tasty and enjoyed it after our visit. After this visit it is certainly a new favorite spot of ours, and look forward to coming back! Worth your time visiting!

Amazing coffee (w/o cannabis)!! This place was recommended to us by the Insomnia Cookies folks (a…read morefew steps away from here) and they were spot on. We went for a Drip Coffee and a Latte with Oat Milk. Loved them both. Great place to relax while enjoying a beverage. They don't have anything to eat but the lady was kind to let us get some cookies from the Insomnia Cookies to enjoy with coffee. Limited seating options. The staff was nice and friendly. Definitely recommended.

Stopped here on my coffee crawl, and it was just okay. Service was fine but not overly friendly…read more The latte was mediocre and a tad bit pricey. You can also get other things besides coffee which is an interesting combo. Overall with so many coffee shops in Portland that I love I won't be back to this one.

A very nice place…read more Love the no tip policy here, how rare is that nowadays. Lovely atmosphere, has a kids corner with kids toy and books. Excellent coffee, loved the breakfast sandwich too. Definitely recommend this place!

I have stopped into Double Great Coffee a handful of times before making my way into the office…read more It's very convenient that they open at 6:30! They are a "no-tip" establishment and I'm here for that. And they get bakery items from Standard Baking Co. (also big-time here for that)! I had always seen an extravagent breakfast sandwich on their menu that was priced at like $13, and so I had avoided it. The other day, they were advertising a simpler, lower priced, meat, egg & cheese breakfast sandwich option. It was good, nothing amazing (but I enjoyed the convenience and price point being relatively lower).

Had the best cortado of my life at this little coffee shop with a funny name, around the corner…read morefrom the Portland Museum of Art. Nice, friendly service. Not a big place but a half dozen or so tables and some bench seating. They were almost out of pastries that Saturday near noon, so plan accordingly. Highly recommend getting your drink for "here" so you can admire the coffee colors like I did. I'm not in Portland that often, but I'll definitely return to this spot. They have a couple of other locations also.

Came in because I love the speckled axe brand sm! i was visiting for the weekend from away and had…read moreto have a latte while visiting the maine coast, however, the espresso was a little bitter which was disappointing, and as soon as it hit 3 PM the workers announced that they were closed and promptly ushered us out ?? it was very awkward and unpleasant. i have worked in restaurants and cafes before and never have i been allowed to tell anyone to leave. i wish i had something better to say.

Excellent, strong, silky cold brew. Had almost a chocolate-tone to it. Aesthetically this place is…read morevery nice with black and white tiles and red accents. There's a long counter to sip your coffee or chat. The barista welcomed each person as they walked through the door. Great experience all around.

Stopped here for coffee the other day and had a caramel latte. It was really great and the price…read morewas good. The service was super friendly, lots of places to sit as well. The only downside it's really hard to find parking. But if you are walking around Congress St, it's a nice spot to stop in a get a coffee.

Lovely place. Parking out front. Large counter with window for pastries. Service was kind and…read morequick. The coffee was delightful and roasted in house. The salted peanut butter pop tart I had was amazing as well. It came from a local pastry maker. It was all really good. I will definitely be back.

Checked this place out due to the positive reviews, but was disappointed. Expensive coffee and bad…read morecustomer service. Will not be going back.