overall: 5/5 drink: 5/5…read morepastry: 4/5 ambience: 4/5 service: 5/5 friendly staff, well lit interior, complimentary wifi, delicious coffee and pastries!! I've had La Perlita saved on my list of cafes to go to for the longest time, and I regret not coming sooner. street parking is limited and narrow, so be warned! i got the mexican cordadita- the latte art was beautiful, but the taste is what really sold me. smooth, delicate notes with strong espresso taste that doesn't over shadowing the other notes of the coffee. not quite sure what they put in here but the flavors were superb and I want another one!! I will come back to try their other drinks! the only pastry they had available at the time was the jalapeño cream cheese pastry- they warmed it up and it was delicious! soft and a perfect savory treat to pair with coffee. only wish there was more jalapeño because I like a slight kick :). overall a solid spot for coffee and to get some work done!! I will be back!

Quiet and cozy place with good Mexican style coffee and drink. It's very quiet and the drinks are…read morevery nice! The hot chocolate melts in your mouth and warms up the soul. Highly recommend to stop by to have yourself a nice drink! Highly recommend the hot chocolate!

I can't fathom a single reason this place doesn't have 5 stars. Baked goods are INCREDIBLE and the…read moreselection is off the charts so many good pastries to choose from. Breakfast sandwich is great, lunch sandos are fantastic (I love the Chicago personally) and most importantly, the coffee is STELLAR. Everyone working there knows exactly how to poor espresso at the right temp, the drinks are so smooth and flavorful and there are so many options. Employees are so kind and conversational, and the vibe is always right. Is it kinda pricy? Yes, it's 2026 in Portland idk what you expect. But the quality meets the price. I love Posies yall better rate it right.

Posies. THE BREAKFAST BISCUT WAS HITTIN, I enjoyed the flavor of the meal, and enjoyed eating the…read morebiscuit alone just to separate the flavors. There was a huge line but it moves really quickly in my opinion. And when you get up to order they are very kind and don't make you feel rushed at all. Definitely enjoyed sitting in and having my breakfast and coffee. Thank yall for breakfast!

Stopped in here on a quiet cold morning and absolutely loved it. The people behind the counter were…read moreawesome and very friendly, I had my usual iced latte with oat milk and honey, and it was very good, very well made. I also had the avocado smashed toast with egg with a hot chili honey, very, very good and highly recommend it. If you're looking for a very chill place with a quiet vibe, great people behind the counter then this is the spot for you. Coach "aka the coffee guy" Berokoff

Cute little place with lovely staff members and very good coffee and food. I had the salmon toast…read morewhich had liberal amount of salmon, fresh microgreens, delicious pickled onions, and salty capers on a fantastic toasted rustic bread, schmeered with cream cheese. It was delightful. My companion had a croissant breakfast sandwich with the typical cheddar cheese, bacon, and egg, but also a decent amount of avocado. The croissant was pretty big and lovely, but the egg and cheese were a bit overdone. Coffee was smooth and tasty. Prices are on the higher side. Tables inside, and outside both in the front, and over on the side in a little fenced off garden area. Free parking! As I mentioned earlier, the staff members here are great!

WOWEE! This place was the final push for me making a Yelp account because oh my goodness this was…read morethe best bagel I have had in Portland. Literally still thinking of it an hour later. Super super super awesome and nice staff. Highly recommend this place. That was genuinely such a good bagel.

First time here. Incredible coffee, friendly people, and a great vibe. I'm an instant fan. A gem.read more

Love how close this place is to where I used to work in North Portland a nice not too busy and…read morerustic looking spot near Kenton park. The the coin inside is really nice and chill vibe. There's lots of seating and we came at a Thursday for lunch and it wasn't too packed. I had the Vietnamese Coffee flight to try out all the different ones, and the Ube cafe sua da was by far the best. I had the Vietnamese sizzling plate with baguettes and it was very good. The flavor is a little bit on the stronger side, but that's what I like so it was perfect for me and the portion was surprisingly enough even though it looked a little small coming out. Highly recommend eating it with with the baguette because dipping into the sauce was delicious. Look forward to coming for dinner sometime to try more!

Street parking available and a gender-neutral restroom, which is always appreciated…read more We came for dinner even though this spot seems more known for brunch. It wasn't too busy, and we had a big party; really appreciated that they gave the celebrants complimentary desserts, which was a nice touch. The pandan rice cake with ube ice cream was a my favorite. We called earlier and they got reservations available to be made. The pho was perfect for the chilly weather. The broth was strong and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked well. My friend got the noodles with crispy chicken and mushrooms, and those were phenomenal. The Vietnamese platter would honestly make a perfect date-night meal. This has great variety and fun to share. The fries and wings were flavorful appetizers and a great way to start the meal. Service was great overall, but a bit hands-off after the food was served. I don't remember anyone checking back in on us. Nothing was wrong with the food, but it would've been nice to have that quick follow-up. Would definitely come back, especially to check out their brunch next time.

I've been in a couple of times now, and both visits were great! The inside is spacious and has a…read morewarm vibe with all the books around you. We got coffees and breakfast tacos. The tacos are simple, but done well. The bacon and eggs were cooked well, and the salsa added a great kick. The lattes were smooth and flavorful. Go good for hanging out! Great vibe, great service, great coffee

I loved this coffee shop. Love the design, love the coffee, love the chance to read. I was happy…read morethis coffeehouse was open until 7.

Cute vibe, quick service, and loved the tea. I ordered a chamomile tea and it came out in a super…read morecute pot and mug.

Good coffee. Warm and slightly sweet and bitter. Decent amount of seating. Sell pasties as well…read morenext to the register. You'll be sure to buy one haha

I'm always very opinionated and talkative in my Yelp reviews. I have a lot to say about food. But…read morecoffee I don't have much to say about. I dunno how to explain it. I just have trouble with it. The coffee at Koken was fine, I guess. It's strong. But what does that even mean? First I had it and it was pretty strong. Then I asked them to add more milk and it was a little too weak. So isn't it the amount of milk that matters? And isn't that very variable? Anyway, the reason why I came here is because I asked a barista at a different coffee shop what her favorite other coffee places are, and she immediately said Koken is her favorite. That's gotta count for something. But as I started saying, I'm more of a food person than a coffee person. And I got a dish here that I really, really liked. I forget what it was called. Their menu isn't online, so I can't look it up. Which is kinda refreshing. It's basically little pieces of bread that are sauteed/fried in some sort of African butter, with an African spice blend, and eaten with yogurt. And it was absolutely perfect. The warm, chewy, spiced bread with the cool, tart yogurt is just so great. Such a good combo. Simple. Not distracted by a bunch of other stuff. You really just get that wonderful contrast. The bread was perfectly chewy. And had a little bit of a crisp on the outside, in a perfect way. Check out the picture. Ultimately, it was just so homey, so satisfying, and so novel. It's like an hour long trip on public transit for me to get there, but I don't care. I know that I will be back.

A kinda cozy little place for a quiet cup of coffee. Very janky which I like but others might not…read more It's like a porch attached to a trailer lol but they've got some big old cool lookin coffee machines (I don't drink a lot of coffee) by the entrance. I tried one of their food dishes called Fuul (Eritrean vegetarian stew) made of chopped onions, tomato, peppers, cheese, egg and beans. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasted good but it just tasted like bean dip. I mean the best bean dip I've ever had in my life but that wasn't what I was going for I had no chips lol.

I've been wanting to check out Hail Snail for some time thanks to Yelp Elite Jason C's review a few…read moremonths back. I shouldn't have waited so long because I think I've found my new favorite dessert shop! Thanks for the recommendation, Jason! Hail Snail's concept is simple. They prepare light and fluffy vegan cinnamon roll bases that customers can customize with an assortment of toppings. And for the folks who have a difficult time picking out the right combo of toppings, there are a number of "predestined snails" that make all the right decisions for you. The Explorer (chocolate sauce, chocolate chips, and graham) and the Lunchbox (strawberry sauce, peanut butter drizzle, and crushed Lay's potato chips) really stood out to me, so I ordered both to enjoy with my husband later that evening. I appreciate that the rolls aren't dense, overly moist, or too sweet. They are the perfect base for any assortment of toppings. And they're a great value, too, because I was able to enjoy two nights of dessert from a single roll. Be sure to check out this vegan bakery if you haven't already, the owner has developed a brilliant product and has cultivated a strong sense of community with their clientelle.

Perfect moist and yummy cinnamon rolls with so many options for additional flavors! Gf options too…read moreand began to boot!! Cool owners!!

Proud Mary in NE Alberta St, Portland…read more I was excited to come back home to Portland and hit up all my favorite spots in this week but I had to choose carefully because I wasn't taking on the Portland food scene alone, I'm bringing a friend with me who has never been to the city at all. I needed to set the bar high from day one. Proud Mary on Alberta Street was my first move, and it provided a light but delicious first meal paired with great espresso drinks. (And I needed to set the bar high for coffee in town because this friend own her own coffee shop in LA) This is the kind of place I bring people to when I want to show off what this city does best a casual environment with interesting food that doesn't take itself too seriously, in a space that just feels right. I went with the oatmeal and a side of hash, (a hash that has such a unique texture that I think about it pretty often now I love a unique potato eperince) but execution of the seasonal flavors in the oatmeal surprise me every time in the best way. They pay so much attention to detail of he flavor and presentation and that makes even humble dishes feel more special. My friend ordered the spring omelette and it was simple, it could have used a bit more flavor or texture or even an additional protien source but it was good non the less. When our cappuccinos arrived first, I remembered this is an Australian-owned café. Served with a dusting of chocolate powder the way an "apparently" proper Aussie capp should be. Both cups were genuinely excellent. For vegetarians, the menu gives you real options with actual thought behind them and of course their are so many dishes with meat that everyone can love, so that's a huge win for me Who it's for: first-time Portland visitors, coffee lovers, anyone who wants a brunch spot that earns its reputation. Strong start to any trip. Veg selection | Flavor execution | Value | Staff knowledge | Ambiance

The flat white was nicely done. It was creamy and well balanced. Latte art speaks for itself…read more I came here because I was interested in their geisha pour overs and potentially buy a bag but they didn't have most of the beans available for sell. I had the bambito geisha. The flavor profile was a bit too acidic for me. Also didn't taste like the usual geisha I like. Cute place and great service. French toast and pancake look bomb but didn't get a chance to try.