Upper Left Roasters is THE neighborhood meeting spot, THE coffee shop for a quick grab-and-go, and THE place for a solo or group breakfast/lunch. They not only serve quality craft coffee, but they also have a delicious food menu with great brunch items that are perfect for any time of the day. ULR also has a fantastic ambience that makes it easy to do some work, read a book, or hang out with friends. With the abundance of great coffee choices across Portland, Upper Left Roasters lands in the top 5 of my list. Tucked in a corner of a beautiful neighborhood, ULR is the coffee shop you don't want to miss out on. read more

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My husband received a pretty bag of holiday blend for Christmas and noticed on the bottom label the tags had a Best By date marked 02/18. We also usually buy single origin or marked Organic. I called the company and they said they doesn't mean anything. They say that they don't put a Best By date on there bags of coffee. Never heard that before. Everything I've ever bought food wise has an expiration date or best used by. Coffee does get rancid and even taste bad after stored awhile. Anyone have an opinion? Use it or not? read more

This coffee shop is one of my favorites. The food is amazing and the coffee is delicious! Highly recommend this location, it is so cute and the staff is always lovely ! They have perfected the poached egg which is soo impressive to me! read more

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It was good. Wouldn't say it's anything special, but prefer this to going to Starbucks (or similar).

Maybe my favorite PDX coffeehouse though there is a lot of wonderful competition. An uplifting place to sit with lots of light. The lattes and cappuccinos are consistently great. They do a good job with oat milk. I thought a toast with bananas and nut butter would be ordinary but it was anything but. I love how they put the shine on the everyday, as a great writer once said. read more

Good food, good coffee, nice staff. What in the actual heck is with the loud music? This isn't a night club, but you can hear the stupid dj a block away. I shouldn't have to yell to the staff to order. Knock it off with the loud DJ's. The only time this place gets bad reviews is when they have DJ's. read more

Upper Left feels more like a library with good coffee because of all the people working on their laptops. We could only sit on a few tall chairs against a wall. There were no food items available other than some chocolate bars at the register. Purchased a bag of Guatemalan coffee to bring home and it was very good. read more

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Loved this space to have brunch and get some work done. It was a busy atmosphere but not in an overwhelming way. There was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and I absolutely loved the espresso. The food was equally tasty. Fits nicely into the top 20% of cafes in Portland! read more

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This place is a gem. Really good coffee. Really good Turkish eggs. Really good vibes. The outdoor seating is so cute too. It welcomes you to hang. read more

Upper Left Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My partner and I are always looking for the best coffee places when we are traveling. We found this place while spending my birthday in Portland, and it was the perfect way to start off the day!! I got an iced maple brown sugar latte with oat milk. It was incredibly smooth and flavorful. The color was to die for!!! My partner got the same thing, but hot, and he had similar comments. We were talking about how delicious our coffees were for the rest of the day. We also each got a slice of toast, I got the honey sea salt and he did the banana almond butter. It was alright, but definitely not the showstopper (that was the coffee obviously!). They had some other food on their menu that sounded good, except for it appears they only do poached eggs, which I don't really care for. I prefer a savory breakfast so I just wish there were other options for the eggs! The cafe itself is very cute, lots of seating and natural light. The service was friendly and fast. All in all this was an extremely satisfying experience and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Really great vibes there on the weekend. The food tastes like it's made with the freshest and best quality ingredient and are very pretty as well. read more

Lattes werer amazing. The ube Latte was beautiful. They just do't get 5 stars becaus eI thought it was a little to loud and not as comfortable as I would like for a coffee shop. Its almost like they don't really want you to hang out, even though there is a lot of seating. But the drinks were on point! read more

Upper Left Roasters - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Been a few years since I went to Upper Left and I am happy to say it's actually better than I remembered so I had to up the stars to 5. The coffee is still the best coffee in Portland, hands down. But the food, which was good before, seems to have taken a step up. The avocado toast I had was excellent and really made me think even higher of this place. read more

My first time in Portland, I wanted to visit a cafe and this was one of the places that stood out to me with the variety of food options they have plus coffee. + Very spacious; they have a lot of seats, pretty quiet too so you can study there or come with a group of people up to 8 if you want to chill there + Customer service was great; staff was really nice Overall, I'd recommend this place to stop at. read more

Coffee was tasty. I had the Ube latte and it tasted nutty. The Chicken Salad open faced was BOMB! A tad spicy but so good. My husband had the Loks and smoked salmon it was good! The area was nice and it was definitely a place to hang out and enjoy. Nice stop for us! read more

Upper Left Roasters - Ube Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Loved the vibe inside this place! Parking not too bad in surrounding neighborhood. Loved walking around the area afterward. Ordered a drip coffee and lox toast. Lox toast was really yummy, just wished it was a bigger portion for the price. All in all very minor complaint and I'll definitely be back! read more

Upper Left Roasters - Lox Toast (cut in half by me to share) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Smooth, good coffee. Excellent menu, not as great execution. Portland local, not a fan of the crowd in here though. Staff isn't nice, and they are inconsistent about their friendliness towards dogs. 3 stars only because of how good the coffee is. read more

So good I forget to make pictures! I'll had a regular latte (all good beans and as expected for a roaster) and I'll had the Turkish eggs since I wasn't reassured for a Bruch nor breakfast so I wanted a snack. And they delivered. A Greek yoghurt with dill and garlic - almost a Tzatziki - then poached eggs and a crispy bread to dip. What a delight! Not around the corner but close to our tire shop so will be back! read more

Solid. Upper Left brings their flair to the coffee game in Portland! They aren't offering indoor dining, but I hope they do soon!! They have large windows with plenty of natural light perfect for studying or working, or having a relaxing afternoon people watching. We came on a Wednesday afternoon around 3pm and they were a bit busy. We got an oatmilk latte and an oatmilk cappuccino. The drinks took a bit of time to come out - more than 10 minutes. Upon the first sip, the coffee was a bit acidic but smoothed out. Maybe it was the type of beans they were using that day, but the acidity was offputting. They also offer pastries, toast, and egg dishes that looked unique and healthy, although they stop serving food at 3pm. I took a star off due to a sanitary concern. A couple of employees did not have their hair tied up while making coffee/food. I also saw them touching their hair while working. Please have it up or clipping it back would still be better than nothing! Maybe the time I came in was an off day, but I would be back to give them another try and maybe snag a toast too! read more

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The coffee here was very good. I should also mention that the ambiance of this place was just so pleasant. Everything you could ever want in a coffee shop... read more

Love this place for coffee and getting some work done. They have great food options (lox and avocado toast) and great pastries. They also have a lot of tables for work The only complaint is the internet is slow at times making it hard to do a lot if too many people are also in the space. read more

Super yummy avocado toast, it was filling and delicious. I got the spelt poached egg and avocado toast this time but they do have many more options including avo toasts with ham, salmon or vegan options. What stood out was the little red spicy peppers. It gave it a nice kick. The bread was a thick slice, a little hard but still good. I would love to go back and try other avo toasts they have. ATR: 8 out of 10 Synopsis: (+) Filling and had a good price of $8.45 for a hearty slice. The peppers were yummy and egg cooked perfect. (-) The bread was a little hard, I liked the wooden utensils that was provided but I couldn't cut through the crust with it. Still, it was super good and would definitely return. read more

Upper Left Roasters - Avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I LOVE Upper Left! Their avo toast is reasonably priced and has great peppers adding a nice spice. Brown bread with a poached egg is my favorite! My go to coffee here is a cappuccino, rating of the cappuccino 8/10. read more

Upper Left Roasters - Avocado toast and latte! Not pictured: my cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Loooove Upper Left. Really creamy, delicious oat milk lattes here! Was able to order decaf espresso (for health reasons). Prices are a bit steep - $5 for an 8 oz non-dairy latte, and it's another $1.50 for their housemade hazelnut cashew milk. If it wasn't for the price, I would come here more often! Their toasts look really nourishing and appealing as well, but they're things I can make at home. Come for the coffee, stick around for the natural light windows (during pre-COVID times). During COVID, you order via a QR code and wait outside for your order. Once it's ready, someone comes out and shouts your name, then you go in and pick up the order. read more

Upper Left Roasters was the 4th stop for us on the Third Wave Coffee tour with Lora. We were able to have a small sample of their banana nut toast. It was pretty tasty! We were informed that many of their menu items are locally sourced and some come from Little T American Baker. Also, be sure to add their homemade macadamia nut milk to your coffee or order it in a latte! It made the latte richer and smoother! This shop is one of a few coffee shops that offer an extensive menu with their coffee. They have their own roasting machines at this location. I give it 4 stars since the place was pretty congested, however, the coffee was delicious. read more

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This place is great if you're looking to sit and do some work in a sunny atmosphere while indoors! The natural lighting of this place makes it so cheery. Great food selection and coffee. Loved my Spelt Avocado toast today! read more

Upper Left Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great place except today, they had a very loud DJ playing disruptive music. Not enjoyable. Hope it is not a regular occurrence or I won't be coming here regularly. read more

Favourite spot in Portland. Been coming here for a while now, arguably the best coffee you can get in Portland - one of the few places that actually roasts their own beans and doesn't buy from a chain. I also get their beans as my regular home coffee (La Paisa is my favourite). Since covid has hit, they have one of the best systems I've come across - definitely the safest system. You order with your phone and their pick up is at the front of the cafe, everyone is working in the back! Honestly I hope they keep this system when covid is over because it's so convenient (you can order on your way there, pay with Apple Pay, and it's ready when you get there). That said I can't wait to be able to sit inside again one day when this all goes back to normal - one of the best spots to spend time in PDX. read more

Upper Left Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I always remember that I have the Shazam app when I come here. A wonderful morning coffee hangout before I start my day and very nice people work here. read more

The spot is really pretty with a great indoor and outdoor area. But the coffee isn't really anything to write home about and you're kinda paying more for vibes and space (which is ok as long as that's what you know you're in for). The wifi here is not stable enough to do any kind of work. read more

I like this kind of places. I came here for my weekend coffee. The parking is an issue. We live in Lloyd and it's 12 min drive and parking is really problem specially during the weekends. Ambience is good, people come with laptops but there is plenty of empty spots. We got a good table close to the window. I like to have a bite with coffee so we took croissant with poached egg and salmon (we payed extra for that) which is pricey. We payed for 2 lattes and one croissant over $20. Service is really pleasant and you feel welcomed. I don't know if I will come often because it's far for walk and I'm not often in that area but for locals it's good gem. read more

Upper Left Roasters - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Amazing food and drinks! It's usually pretty busy which is awesome. They have nice small outdoor tables and a large seating area inside. I recommend the Cashew Adobo toast. I've only had happy memories here, thanks! read more

11.99 for one measured stingy ounce of smoke Salmon. So tired of restaurants charging more and giving less. Minimal protein serving is 3oz. Pathetic! Plus, at 8:50 the building was freezing read more

Upper Left Roasters - Over charged one ounce salmon for 11.99. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

In a city that has so much incredible coffee, it's hard to stand out, and somehow Upper Left still manages to do just that. Not only is their coffee roasted and brewed to the highest standards, but their food options are also far above average both in style and taste. Arrive early if you want a place to sit because this place is incredibly popular, understandably. Indoor dining is currently required with masks while not actively eating or drinking, but there's a really large outdoor dining area to enjoy the weather and your gastronomic morning routine. Grab some beans to brew at home while you're there. The baristas are all super friendly and can help you pick out an origin or blend for your tastes. Every coffee I've had either brewed and served there or brewed up at my home, usually on Chemex, all shine brilliantly. I've never had a bad cup. For breakfast, don't sleep on the Turkish eggs. The portion is perfect and it's nice and hot for a cool morning. read more

The playlist in here is immaculate: Late 80's to early 90's hip hop, rap and r&b (not necessarily family friendly). The interior is pretty big and there are a lot of people here working or studying or reading and socializing. The food and drinks are delicious. I spent hours here reading and enjoying myself. read more

Upper Left Roasters - Adobo cashew avocado toast with a poached egg - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Went for lunch to cartopia and was looking for some good coffee. Based on the ratings and being only a block from us, went there. Great ambience and the servers were very friendly. The coffee was not that great especially compared to what we have had in other places around Portland. The food, though we didn't order, looked good. read more

Oh my goodness this place is to die for!!! With the conglomeration of coffee shops here in Portland, I feel that it's quite difficult to really stand out in terms of service, location and coffee. Well, Upper Left Roasters definitely hits that top tier of coffee shops! I came by to meet a friend for a coffee and brunch date and was quite impressed with the menu selection available. Prices were REALLY good for Portland and everything was so worth what we paid for them. Service was also quick and efficient. The Turkish eggs were absolutely incredible. You seriously cannot get better than that- I devoured the dish so fast! While I cannot personally speak on the lox toast, my friend also really liked her dish. The lattes were so freakishly good- highly recommend stopping by for their seasonal menu! The size of the shop is pretty good; there were lots of people there studying or getting work done, yet there would always be one or two spots for people coming in to snag. Overall, such a nice vibe here! read more

Upper Left Roasters - Turkish Eggs, Lox Toast, Maple Tumeric Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is super vibey! I loved all of the lighting, indoor/outdoor seating, and relaxed atmosphere. The toast that I had was fantastic, flavorful and well seasoned with fresh ingredients. The coffee for me was just OK, I got a vanilla latte and it was nothing to write home about. Overall, a great place to work and great food but if you're going to get coffee I would pass on the lattes. read more

Upper Left Roasters - BLT toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great spot to get work done and plenty of space to chat with friends. The coffee was amazing and the brunch dishes were delicious. My wife ordered the avocado toast and I ordered the Spelt w/ Butter & Honey. I've made my own almond butter toasts at home but this made me realize I could do SOOO much better. Opened my mind to new possibilities with just 3 simple ingredients: almond butter, honey, sea salt. read more

Playlist slaps bada bing baby yeah !!!!!!!!!!! Also the coffee is busted out the seams good I literally wanted to smack my own ass drinking my iced americano oki read more