One of the best mochas I've tried in portland during my stay. The barista was quick and made a fabulous refreshing beverage. read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Pistachio Oat Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm so glad I gave this spot a chance! I drove around the block looking for parking for about 15min and almost drove off, but I'm glad I toughed it out. I loved the options at Water Avenue; I like being able to try something unique at each new spot I visit. The rosemary sage latte was really nice. Definitely the spot to crack open a good book and sit for a while. read more

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huckleberry white mocha and pistachio oat latte cute industrial corner coffee shop with ample parking upfront. busy but quick during peak hours. lots of people doing work here when i visited so had to opt for the bar stools while i waited. overall i found the mocha and latte lightly flavored so coffee enthusiasts will appreciate that. read more

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Wonderful coffee! Enjoyed watching the swimmers, then great coffee! Bought whole beans from shop, just ground them and made excellent coffee. Orange, Macadamia Nut and Fudgesicle-like Chocolate!! Hope I can order some from you!! bpnabours@gmail.com read more

Nice little coffee shop adjacent to the Clyde hotel. The server was friendly and helped us recommend the best sweeteners for our matcha lattes. The matcha was earthy, not too bitter, and not too sweet. read more

Ordered a cortado and almond croissant. The croissant was stale tasting. Not sure if it needed to be re-toasted or what, but it had that day old flavor. It was extremely dense and not flakey at all. I ate about half of it and didn't want to finish. If you've ever had an almond croissant don't you always finish it? Needless to say, wouldn't order a pastry here again. Now the cortado was delicious. Bold and bright, perfect crema. I could've drank another, but refrained so I didn't have heart palpitations. The staff was friendly enough. The inside felt very industrial (which suits the area), yet showcased some vibrant neon art on the walls. All in all would come here for coffee only if in this area. There isn't much else in this part of town. read more

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On our Portland trip we found Water Avenue Coffee in what looked to us like a commercial wholesale district, the kind of place you'd expect to be buzzing with remote workers on weekdays. On this Sunday morning, though, it was almost empty. Most of the surrounding streets were closed for a cycling race, so we had the place to ourselves right after opening. They have the full menu of coffee options Manhattanites would expect. We just ordered what was available on drip, they had two options. I tried an excellent medium roast ("Canoe"), my soulmate went for the light roast ("River Trip"), and both were outstanding; it looks like they rotate their coffee selections regularly, which makes it worth returning just to see what's new. The space was exactly what you'd expect from a proper coffeehouse. It had comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, music in the background, and plenty of tables with outlets for people camping out with laptops. Service was friendly and prompt, and the whole thing was priced just right. I wouldn't go far out of my way for it if on a schedule, but if you're nearby, it's an easy choice. And my favorite: I absolutely love diner-style mugs and they serve drip coffee in them! read more

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This place is such a gem! I really loved the different special drink options, I tried the oat pistachio mocha and it was so good! The environment was also very calming and cozy and the employees were super nice and helpful in finding me a semi private spot to feed my baby. read more

Service was terrible. The girl gave me the wrong pastry item and didn't acknowledge customers. She was rude to be honest and I won't return if she is working. My drink wasn't good either; she doesn't take pride in her work. She'd rather be sitting on hwr laptop. Sad for the business. read more

Great coffee, great experience. The service was quick and friendly and their burritos were great!

Yummy coffee. Ordered a pistachio mocha drink. Space is more of a grab and go, but they have some seating. Parking is street parking. Service was really friendly and when we bought coffee bags, we got a free coffee! read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Oat milk pistachio mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Coffee was really good but service was super slow. Only one woman working and didn't operate with urgency or courtesy for the waiting patrons. Several people in line left and wishing I had too. Again, coffee is good but not enough to wait 25min for a drip coffee and a latte. read more

Some of the best coffee I've had in Portland seriously perfect. Everyone is so welcoming it's a great place to sit down and enjoy a coffee.

Water Avenue Coffee prepares the best Latte bar none. Today, I asked for the barista to prepare the Latter with Oat Milk. The Latte prepared with Oat Milk was just as excellent as their dairy milk version. Wow! Service was fast, friendly and efficient. read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Street parking was quick and easy to find on a Saturday morning. Extremely friendly and kind staff. Aaron made my latte with a smile and created beautiful latte artwork! Zucchini bread - was super delicious and didn't taste overly sugary like other places I've had it. Honey lavender latte - easy to drink and a nice subtle flavor. Glad this was not too sweet. Lots of standing area with tables and tall seats. Water refill station is self serve. Will definitely be returning! read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Zucchini bread - so good! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stopped by for an afternoon coffee and wasn't disappointed! We got the latte and a seasonal drink which was the s'mores mocha. The mocha had a huge toasted marshmallow and graham cracker accompanying it, it made for a fun drink. My only gripe is that I wish the coffee/espresso flavor was a bit stronger. But other than that, the staff were friendly, the ambience was inviting, and parking was easy! read more

Water Avenue Coffee - seasonal drink: s'mores mocha (comes with graham cracker!) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Well, this is an easy review to write because I have been drinking water Avenue coffee for years after finding it randomly a few years ago while doing some work in downtown Portland... this is the best coffee shop you can find in Portland and the Pacific Northwest. Something about the way that they brew these beans just makes it special. read more

Water Avenue Coffee - The best coffee around - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

10/10 This is a great coffee spot for studying and working. Incredible service from Aaron behind the counter. Also great music taste for study and work. The staff were attentive and jovial with each other. The atmosphere is aesthetic and clean and cozy, but not overly cozy--a very modern industrial style that I find conducive to work or deep thinking. Plenty of south-facing windows means a flood of light which I actually had to retreat from, but this is overall a great thing!! I can imagine during the 4 months of deep winter this is a huge boon, and lovely at all other times of year. The location is hugely helpful as it's on the waterfront with easy access to any part of the city within a short drive. This is a great option I'll be revisiting. read more

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Very disappointed - we are staying at the Kasa attached and every day of our visit I've attempted to get a drink unsuccessfully There's been the same dark haired female barista working each day and each time she had zero customer service skills I never heard her greet or thank a single person. Today she was having an issue with her register turning on there was another customer there when I walked in and after I was there 10 min and another person came in In the 20 min I waited I was never acknowledged she was texting in her phone appearing to be trying to figure out why the register wasn't coming up but never said anything. She told the lady ahead of me she had no way of ringing her up or taking payment the woman offered cash she said she couldn't and continued to fiddle with the POS system and her phone While I understand technical issues arise and she was alone that doesn't excuse ignoring your customers I have been a barista and worked many shifts alone and have had broken machines etc but still made sure to communicate with people. Was looking forward to being able to grab a coffee and enjoy the Kasa lobby but apparently not in the cards. read more

I visited Water Avenue Coffee recently and my experience was great! They have some good areas to work inside and some outdoor seating as well. The employees were friendly. I had one of their summer special drinks. It was the Rose City Palmer which consisted of lemonade, black tea and rose syrup. It was refreshing and not too sweet. I think there was more tea then lemonade in it. I also got my work done too. Overall, I liked my experience here and will be coming back soon! read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Rose City Palmer - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came in for a morning caffeine rush. The barista was friendly and I got a vanilla latte, which was really tasty. Ambiance was just fine. Parking was easy on the street. I'd come here again. read more

Coffee was okay, breakfast sandwich was terrible. I wouldn't return here. The service was okay, just the bread was soggy and egg tasted like it was cooked yesterday. read more

We came in for some coffee and a little snack. We were met with an icy vibe from behind the counter. Everyone working there acted like they were too cool for skool. They seemed so annoyed that we actually ordered something and expected them to then provide it for us. While we sat at a table and chatted, we couldn't help notice that all the workers seemed miserable like their life was just about to end. Meanwhile, crumbs on tables and chairs. Maybe if they cleaned up the place a bit it would give them some purpose and not be so morose. read more

If you're looking for a great work cafe in Portland, look no further than Water Avenue Coffee! I stopped by recently and was impressed by the number of people working away on laptops, as well as the quality of the coffee. Plus, I loved the big windows that let in lots of natural light and provided a great view of the bustling Industrial District outside. 1028 SE Water Ave #145, Portland, OR 97214 read more

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First time. Random Monday afternoon. Parking can be a challenge. The place was clean and well decorated. All seating was barstool style, so couldn't really get comfortable. This location is missing some cute round tables and leather chairs to sit on. Much of the floor space is unused which gives the place an unwelcoming vibe. I enjoyed the coffee. It was served in a lovely ceramic mug. The staff didn't give off much of a welcoming vibe either. They seemed to be in a hurry to take my order and make it, despite the fact that no other customers were waiting behind me. I told them it was my first visit, but instead of a friendly suggestion or explanation of what I should get they just stood there impatiently waiting for my order. Quite odd. So, the 3 stars are for the hospitality. I'd give the coffee and decor 4 stars. Second Visit: Same situation with these 2 employees. As before, they are more about their private conversation than making you feel welcome. Gloomy and unhappy vibes from both. Are they being trained to be like European customer service? Service with attitude? If so, then success. Take away: you don't feel like they care or are at all excited about the company or its product. Two strikes and you're out in this coffee game. I won't be back. Let them depress other customers. read more

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I've been coming to Water Avenue Coffee for years now and it has always been so good. Their coffee roast is always spot on and their drinks, including their seasonals, are always well thought out. Their traits here are always amazing! We have a sweet tooth, so as much as we tour the coffee in this town, we are also always getting sweets or sammies to go along with it. I just tried their latest seasonal creation, a s'mores mocha: I'm pretty sure that was a 1927 marshmallow that they flambéed and dropped into the cup of delicious chocolate toned coffee. Then they gave me a buttery delicious handmade Graham cracker. Which doesn't seem like something to write home about but it is absolutely the best Graham cracker you'll ever have (again, I'm pretty sure it's from 1927 as well): I was worried this drink would be too sweet but it wasn't. Just a perfectly made mocha with an artisan gooey marshmallow dropped in; it blended into the drink really well, adding extra warmth of flavor without overwhelming. I'll order this again if it's still available when I pop in next! The actual shop is super cute, lots of wood tones and plants and offers a really cozy vibe for catching a quick break or getting remote work done. Sometimes parking can be a nightmare but if you take a few then abouts, you'll find a close enough spot. The bathroom is shared with other local building businesses like Boke Bowl and Bunk Bar. It's secured with a code and has always been in clean condition. Definitely a must stop for coffee lovers and treats! read more

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I mean the coffee is OK , the space is big ,clean and bright and the service is average but there was nothing that would bring me back here. I ordered a regular coffee and the hubby had a chai along with a breakfast sandwich and one raspberry coffee cake . Nothing stood out , the coffee was slightly acidic and the cake was just a dough filled with sugar . The sandwich had more bread then filling and tasted pretty average . They have Covered as well as Open seating outdoors and parking can be found out-front .If you are interested they also sell coffee ,tea and other merch on the premises. read more

Water Avenue Coffee - a coffee shop counter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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A super cozy, Instagram worthy coffee and tea shop right across from the East Commerce building. They also sell pastries and lightweight foods (wraps, salad), mugs, boxes of teas, and bags of coffee. I especially loved that they were selling Rainbow decorated cookies in support of Pride. There is free WiFi and a bathroom that you need a code for, which is on their menu. *Order:* Peppermint Iced Tea ($3.00)- Freshly brewed on the spot! I was seriously skeptical about this tea, but I loved it. Tasted amazing and helped quell my nausea. *Wait time:* 3-4 minutes for the tea. *Seating:* They have several barstool type seating areas, as well as some regular table seating. *Service:* Michael (cashier with long brown hair with tips) was incredibly helpful. I unfortunately have become prone to headaches and nausea, so I asked her to recommend something. She didn't hesitate in doing so and what she recommended actually helped me! *Cost(s):* $ read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I get to come here only when I'm in town every five years or so.l, and I always look forward to visiting. I'm here today and it's just so damn sublime. Favorite coffee spot in Portland. read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Coffee is always good. Just don't order the breakfast burrito. Definitely win the award for the lamest burrito in Portland.

Once again, excellent coffee in an excellent coffee city. Our cappuccino from here was top notch.

Incredibly good coffee at a good price, served with a smile in a really fun space. I especially love their cold brew and that's usually what I get when I'm there. I've also enjoyed several of their roasts. I can't speak to espresso quality or food. read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Order area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I had Door Dash from Water Avenue today that I thought might make the food worse but this is a 5 star experience so I wanted to share. On this blustery, wet November day, I ordered their oatmeal with seasonal fruit, avocado toast and (something I've never tried) a chai. The chai arrived cold (but honestly I don't have a depth of experience to compare to like I do with cold brew or an espresso shot) so I just microwaved it for a minute. I enjoyed the blend they use! It's not too spicy, not too sweet either. I would go for their chai again! My oatmeal was perfection. It was served with a medium type apple, not tart as granny smith, not sweet as honey crisp, maybe like a gala or golden delicious? I sprinkled some brown sugar over the top and it was just heavenly. I did not have much hope for the toast since it's bread, I figured it would be wet and soggy. So the way they work around this is making it a really crisp bread with texture and (what felt like) whole grain. Avocado mash was excellent with grape tomatoes and peppers on top, maybe some citrus(?) and maybe a little hint of salt. I ordered Aardvark and got Cholula which is like, not even close (for a 50c upcharge) but I didn't even end up using it because the flavor experience was so faceted and pleasant. To recap: cold chai easily fixed by reheating, perfect oatmeal that survived a 20min ride, and toast that went beyond expectations for a sit-down restaurant, let alone a Door Dash delivery. Five enthusiastic stars. Get the oatmeal! read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Look at that oatmeal. Did you know oatmeal could be so appealing?? - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Good coffee, friendly baristas, fine food items. I like Water Avenue because it's chill, no frills, but offers extremely well crafted coffee and breakfast sandwiches. read more

Water Ave coffee is one of my favorite coffee spots in Portland. I love their coffee and cute branding/ambiance of their space. The basics are always solid here but they also have great seasonal and fun drinks. In the past I've enjoyed a s'mores latte and more recently, their malted mocha. Both were to die for and unique to Water Ave. I highly recommend! read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Malted mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Truly enjoyed the Parmesan Leek Pastry here! It was well-balanced. The leek complements the creamy taste of the parmesan and buttery pastry. The pastry itself was also flaky and light! Also got their Pinot Noir Aged El Salvador that smells of grapes from the bag itself. Can't wait to try it. They also was really nice about my request to have the beans grinded. Delivery was on time and smooth. read more

Not impressed. Perhaps I went on a bad/off day but the curry wrap was hard and dry, latte was sloppy and service was grouchy. Idk maybe by 9am the smiles wear off with the coffee. Could have heard a pin drop in the room! Good thing it was a sunshiny day :) read more

Water Avenue Coffee - Curry wrap and matcha latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Located in the trendy warehouse Industrial district there are a lot of super cool little places to get a cup of Joe. Water Avenue coffee is solid as far as the coffee goes. Love the El Toro! For snacks they have a few pastries, pre made sandwiches, a whole bunch of different toasts and breakfast sandwiches but none with meat :-( I think the food prices are a little steep in price. As an example the Avocado toast is $9. What?? :/ They are super good at the latte art which always makes you feel special. read more

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Delicious coffee Cold brew was on point Americano Homemade yogurt was excellent! Spicy avocado was delicious (not that spicy) read more

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What a nice view of the city when sitting outside. And a cozy feeling when sitting inside. Wife and I did a bump and run here, and didn't familiarize ourselves too much. A complex line up of roasts sit atop shelves for your specific tastes. Ethiopian, or Sumatran, to mention a few. We choose a bag for home, and ordered two houses.Great friendly service. Neat hangout. I'll tell you, I am no coffee connoisseur, but I did like the flavor of the house coffee. Not too bitter. Menu overhead and printed for breakfasts and lunches. read more

Water Avenue Coffee - My cup o java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Portland, Oregon