As I have said before, I have taken my daughters here many times since they absolutely love this…read moreplace. Today, I decided to try their coffee offerings myself and was very pleased. I usually get my iced coffee from a nearby local chain, but must admit this coffee was much better. What impressed me most about this business was how ridiculously pleasant, polite, and professional the young staff they employ are. Great product and people.!

friendly staff, and a very yummy secret flavor menu! this location is drive thru only, but walk-up…read moreis also fine... just a little awkward with the driveway looped around the building. nbd

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

Friendly staff, the breakfast sandwich was yummy, and the smoked salt maple latte is one of the…read morebest iced coffees I've ever had!

Delicious latte & cappuccino. I appreciate the chill cozy relaxed vibe for an early morning. I…read morecould definitely read a book for hours here. Barista was knowledgeable about coffee and local news. Grabbed a bag of beans that smell amazing- can't wait to try.

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.

Saved my life when the coffeeshop around the corner had a ridiculous line. I got an English muffin…read moreBEC - delicious. Good coffee as well. Glad I got denied the other place to find this one!

I walked in and was greeted kindly by a ma sitting by the door. But when I rounded the corner the…read morepeople behind the bar didn't greet. There was a big glass between us though. It felt like it created a separation. There was a large glass with lots of pastries. I got a raspberry cheese croissant which was okay. I also ordered a cappuccino. The menu said it would be 8 oz. But it seemed small. And there wasn't a lot of foam. So it was just okay. There was plenty of seating which was nice. WiFi. No bathroom. Parking was right in front. Not sure I'll go back. But it was cute for a neighborhood coffee shop.

A terrific coffee spot with lots of love for their community and the world around them. Lots of…read moreparking and a huge space! Couches, inside seats, outside seats, and a bar area. Lots of menu options as well. Treats available too. Ordered a regular coffee and an Americano. Both were tasty. Even got some beans to go. Great employees and service! For sure worth the stop.

Delicious iced lattes! They have 12 and 16oz options. They have a good selection of house made…read moresyrups--I got the maple flavor in a 12oz iced latte. Perfect ratio of milk to espresso with a nice full-bodied sweetness. Would definitely recommend! Plenty of parking available.

Stuck in here after getting off of a boat that we're doing a cruise on that stops in Portland. They…read moreare directly across the street from where you disembarked the boat. I walked in. It was immediately greeted by the smell of pumpkin spice, which isn't typically my go to, but it smells good so I ordered a pumpkin spice latte and my husband ordered a double shot. It was $12 for the 2 cups of coffee plus, of course they asked for a tip. They only have the one size which I would say is probably a small. We waited a good 15 minutes for 2 cups of coffee. The coffee is very good, but I can't see me having time to wait for this if I worked in the area. The inside feel is very industrial nothing cozy at all.

I work within a stones throw of Speckled Ax, so this cafe is certainly a go to for me (despite a…read moresmall area around my office with a densely populated coffee shop/cafe per capita ratio). The staff is extremely friendly and, despite being close to where all the cruise ships port, the service is prompt! I appreciate their run of the mill hot late the most (but I'm admittedly afraid of deviating from my norm too much). The kicker for me is the bakery/breakfast sandwich options... they are amazing!! Not everything is made in house, at least I think that's my understanding, and it's different each day (breakfast sandwiches are not available on Monday/Tuesday). But everything I've ever had is 10/10, delicious!

This morning my wife and I were looking for a new to us coffee spot and due to being so close this…read morewas the spot we ended up picking. Seeing their seasonal (Valentines) specials on social media really sold us on coming in. It was not that busy when we came in and took no time at all to order and receive our drinks. The baristas were friendly and the spot is definitely a welcoming to everyone space. It seemed like a good spot for those interested to spend time on the computer doing some work or those wanting to watch the world walk by out the windows. The overall vibes were nice enough and I don't have anything overly negative about it but enjoy some other local spots more. It is a thin long space which maybe contributed to that feeling. Also secondly I think it leans a little more towards generic coffee shop. Drink wise my wife and I typically are iced coffee drinkers no matter the weather but with the walking around in the cold made us want that hot coffee to warm us up. I went with their Salted Banana Foster while my wife got the Cherry Cobbler Au Lait. Both were solid drinks to give us that warming feeling inside and delivered good flavor without being too overpowering. Arabica will be a coffee shop I will consider revisiting in Portland it just may not be my first choice.

This was a cute little coffee shop that I was able to do my work in. I like the ambiance very…read moremuch--nobody rushed me and there were several of us on computers. I ordered a black coffee and it was not fantastic but I think that was the type of single origin blend I ordered so I'll go back and try again. And even though I'm not a latte woman, I might have to get that maple oat one--

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!