For a location of Speckled Ax (one of the three they have) that is more barebones, it's a good…read morespot. Especially great if you want to just grab some of their coffee beans or get a morning coffee/drink. Perfect for your fix without having to go into downtown. Small amount of parking but they do have a few spots. As other reviews have mentioned the inside is very small with space for one worker behind the counter and at most maybe 4 customers to fit. No inside seats but some tables nearby the parking if weather is nice enough. They have a large majority of drinks you'd expect a coffee spot to have along with a special available most likely. The current special was "Hey Bay Latte" which was a bay leaf, orange zest, and brown sugar. I thought it had a great combination of flavor and was well made. My wife got an iced mocha latte and enjoyed it. It did not become her new favorite but thought it was a solid version. If you are looking for a bite to eat, check out another Speckled Ax location Despite the small space it is well utilized and they have enough decorations and wall art to give it some vibes. Some great artwork on the building's walls outside as well. Great coffee roaster worth supporting!

If you're looking for that high quality Specklex Ax coffee you know and love in an intimate setting…read morewith plenty of parking and an engaging/knowledgeable staff... get off the peninsula and visit this location! It's not a cafe; there's no seating inside (it's barely big enough for three or four people to stand). With loads of parking both in their lot and in the neighborhood, it's a perfect place for you to grab and go for beans, different brewed coffees, or even a specialty latte. Speckled Ax isn't my preferred coffee, but I appreciate this location and love that it serves the Greater Portland population. If you were coming into/leaving town via 302, this could easily become your go-to local independent coffee shop!

Stopped in for a quick smoothie. They do have several to choose from. They offer ginger/lemon shots…read moretoo. And smoothie bowls. I was greeted and help right away. I decided on the Berry Garcia. The smoothie was creamy and flavorful. Just like a mix berry flavor. Cold and refreshing. They have a great large parking lot and some picnic tables off to the side.

I am always on the hunt for a good smoothie place, so when a coworker recommended the Grateful Cup,…read moreI had to try it. It's off the beaten path and not somewhere I would've stumbled upon naturally. I went around noon on a Friday and there were a couple of people in line but it moved quickly and there wasn't much of a wait. It's a cute little shop--standing room only--and I liked the vibe a lot. They provide complimentary infused water while you wait and there is a gender-neutral restroom available. In addition to food and smoothies, there are tie dye tshirts and treats for the pup for sale. The person taking my order (I'm guessing the owner) was pleasant and welcomed me for my first visit. I ordered the Tropicali Blues smoothie (minus the banana), and it did not disappoint! I'm looking forward to visiting again and working my way through their menu. They provide a punch card, which is even more incentive for me to keep coming back. Grateful for another tasty local business!

Holy WOW! We lived fairly near here when we arrived in Portland in 2022 and rented some blocks…read moreaway. I don't know why I always thought it was a TINY little place, like a converted itty bitty cottage or something. I mean it looked fine, like a unique independent coffee place but I'm so glad I came here today, visiting Portland from our home a half hour away. It's a very BIG comfortable space, converted house with multiple rooms and really generous layout. Lots of people, but room for everyone with varied seating spaces, great for social hang, solitary chillin or getting down to work on laptop or what not. Great vibe, nice looking drinks menu, a few baked/pastry options in case, friendly counter people. I got a very solid iced coffee. Highly recommend!

This was my second time visiting Coveside Coffee. The first was awhile ago for a makers market and…read moremy wife and I grabbed drinks before we browsed all the unique creations. I had forgotten to write a review after that experience so we needed to revisit eventually. Today was that day as we were in the area. Location wise I would say it is perfect tucked away not in the hustle and bustle of downtown. They have a small parking lot as well as plenty street parking. We went inside and I got their Cozy Latte which was cinnamon and cardamom latte while my wife got their Flower Power which is lavender and honey. Both were quite tasty and well made. Besides their seasonal drinks they appeared to have all the typically drinks you'd expect. To go along with our drinks I grabbed a chocolate croissant and my wife got a piece of their rosemary kale & pepper quiche. Both of these were tasty bites but do wish they would have been warmed up. Not sure if this would have been an option as they did not ask if we wanted them warm. Only real knock against the food was that. Good variety overall of food options. They are huge supporters of local creators and had a handful inside with jewelry and pottery available for sale. Great to see local supporting local! Overall we enjoy Coveside, although I do believe some other spots more based on coffee drinks. It is definitely a cozy and inviting space worth your time to visit. Also if you are a fan of books checkout the little library out front!

We were looking for a coffee spot in the neighborhood and found this place. Hoping to pick up a…read moretreat to go with coffee, but their stock was bare. No one in the place but the employee and one other person (Who may have also been an employee?). Nice music playing - good vibe. Maybe it would be hopping later in the day. Anyway, we shared an iced pistachio latte, which seems like their go-to drink. I hear they make their own pistachio butter? It was delicious, of course. A little on the pricey side, but always happy to try/support a new (to me) business!

I was very excited to try this place out, as the interior looked really nice online…read more We were right. So nice inside and I asked for the baristas recommended cold coffee. I think it was the habibi latte. I had oat milk as well. So beautifully presented and it tasted very nice. The oat milk is nutty but the sweetness was perfectly complementary.

Such a cute place with delicious food!…read more It's on the smaller side but with a decent amount of seating, including some outdoor. You order at the counter and are served at your table. I ordered the Açaí Origins bowl and a Thai iced tea, and split an order of the Crispy Crisp (fried potatoes) with my friend. Everything was delicious. The potatoes were perfectly crispy and came with a flavorful garlic mayo. The açaí bowl was rich with generous toppings of fresh fruit and granola that added a nice crunch. The portions were very generous too. We'll definitely be back!

8/26/26 It pains me to give this poor review, but I really…read moremust be honest. (I wonder if all the positive reviews are by local twenty- somethings, six of whom formed a very loud and noisy coffee clatch.) The ambiance is "tired diner." The service prompt, cordial, but you must go up to the counter to order your food. You must get your own napkins, bus your own table. I ordered the "northern Thai curry" dish. Chicken thigh cold, flavorless. The curry sauce owed any spice to the sliced Bermuda onion. No curry evident. The noodles matched the chicken for temperature (lukewarm) and flavor (none). So "Wakie Wakie" a disappointment. Nopey, Nopey.

Yet another weekend and needing to visit a new to us coffee shop. I knew of The Proper Cup by name…read morebut had forgotten exactly where it was. With not wanting to go into the old port this was the perfect option. Located on Forest Ave, we got extremely lucky for a Saturday morning and got parking directly in front. We also got here at a good time with no line/rush. Walked right up to order and waited less than 5 minutes for our drinks. First look at the menu they have all the coffee shop favorites you'd expect to see. The specials instantly caught my eye today because they had Honey Lavender Latte & Matcha. I knew my wife would want one of those. We both settled on an iced latte version of that. Tasty and well made drinks. We had already had breakfast otherwise a breakfast sandwich would have been the perfect addition. They also had some baked goods, Avacado toast as well as some other food options. The space is quite large with a variety of seating including a few tables outside and quite a few window seats too. As mentioned in some other reviews the windows are large so any of the window seats offer great views outside. A great set up overall. A coffee shop we will keep in our rota

Good coffee, yummy avocado toast. Nice vibe and friendly staff. Seems like a good place to do work…read moreor meet up with friends!

This is a spot my wife and I have driven past many times and had in the back of our minds for a…read moreplace we needed to visit. Looking for a Saturday morning coffee and breakfast sandwich we decided to finally check it out. Parking lot has plenty of spaces. Once inside you will see it is quite small in size, but does have a small amount of seating for those looking to eat/drink there. The menu boards were overwhelming at first but a large majority of it is their lunch sandwich/wrap offerings. I did appreciate the options you can choose from bread wise and other customizations you can make. Drink wise my wife went with The Lavender iced latte and I got the iced Snickerdoodle. Both were extremely flavorful and were well made. Either one and I suspect any of their other drink would be a no brainer to get again. Breakfast wise we each got a sausage, egg, & cheese on a bagel. Which those came out steaming hot and were made well too. Will need to return to give their breakfast burritos a try! Service was friendly and both food an drinks arrived quickly. Also another note on service, when originally ordering they forgot to discount us for a BOGO deal they have going but when I went up to grab the drinks they said they removed one of the drinks to make it right and apologized. This will be a spot my wife and I will return to for both the drinks and food. We did end grabbing 2 of the 3 window seats and do wish it had no painting on the windows so we could watch outside better. It's a space that isn't trying to be over the top or blow your mind with the vibes but they deliver delicious food and good drinks for you with friendly and fast service.

Sandwiches and wraps are so difficult to get right but this spot knows how to make them perfectly…read more Both the wrap and sandwich were filling and flavorful, I honestly was overwhelmed by the amount of options we had to pick from! Every option comes with a side of chips that you get to choose! Also an awesome coffee spot, don't skip that coffee menu!

Double Great is my favorite coffee shop in Portland. The coffee is incredible, last time i was in…read morethey were using Sweet Bloom Beans out of Denver, a fantastic choice. the store goes after a 90s vibe by not offering wifi and encouraging face to face encounters. it works, people are chatting and it's great. lastly, they are a NO TIPPING shop, stating that they pay their employees well enough and actually know how to run a business. this is a big green flag for me.

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!

Perfect little coffee stop by the water. I rolled up on the e-bike, grabbed an iced coffee, and…read morejust hung out for a bit -- hard to beat that setup. The coffee was smooth, fresh, and actually tasted like coffee, not a cup of syrup pretending to be one. The trailer setup is simple, the service was friendly, and the marina backdrop gives it a great laid-back Portland feel. Good coffee, bikes, boats, and a nice morning by the water. Yeah, I'd stop here again.

Having tried all the coffees since Acadia and on our way down, none were even close to this spot…read more This was the first genuine coffee shop that had some decent tasting coffee compared to our cafe's in west coast. Enjoyed the service. Art work could use some work....but I'm sure it was a slip. Can't wait to try the beans

If you need a coffee + sweet treat stop, let this be the place. The $9 price tag on a biscuit w/…read morejam and butter gave me a bit of shock, but they've loaded that bread up so much it's worth it. The other biscuits are great, give at least one a try (a cheddar scallion? a loaded goat cheese and tomato compote?). Please bring your sweet tooth for the blueberry pie (not too sweet, don't worry) as it's the best on the menu. I bought a drip coffee after splurging on carbs, and it was a good accompaniment. This is a popular place so you might expect a line, but the workers are efficient. Have your order ready before you hit the counter and you'll be swell. They have indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered spot outdoor. Parking is free on street, but it's a residential area so it might be tight.

Tandem Bakery + Coffee is up there as the best bakery I've ever been to. From the great seating…read moreoutside, to the friendly faces who are proud to give recommendations for all their incredible food, to the food itself. Wow, this place was incredible and deserving a 5 out of five stars. You really can't go wrong with anything you get, but I would say the highlight was the cheddar biscuit along with the Earl Grey and blueberry scone. The food scene at Portland was so fun. Give this place a try!