50 Best Cafes in Portland

“We had merguez tagine and Turkish coffee. Fabulous food and friendly service.“

“We had an amazing lunch there. Great beers, fun atmosphere. Highly recommend checking out for a happy good time“

“What a gem of a coffee shop!! We are so glad we tucked in for a cup of coffee. The coffee is delicious and the latte art is so cute. The desserts were the perfect sweet treat for a rainy Saturday afternoon. The shop carries so many darling items, many are perfect for cat lovers. We will definitely be back!!“

“Love the mini pankakes and my happiness cold !“

“Going here on my lunches breaks is the highlight of my day. The people working are always friendly and present, and the coffee is perfect. I crave the egg and cheese sandwiches (with mama lils). The first time I had one, I had no idea it was vegan. I can’t recommend this place enough!“

“Great food I will come agian“

“tried for the 1st time today. that coffee is on a whole differant level than anything else around. best cup of coffee in 54 years“

“I like everything about this restaurant! The food was fresh, healthy and it was a fair price. I liked the help and the clientele and the general atmosphere. I'll be back!!“

“Great food and service ☆☆☆☆☆“

“As a visitor from South Carolina (aka Trumpistan), I am thrilled to know places like this establishment actually exist. We have no such refuges in my region. It’s so refreshing to mingle with people who value good drinks, good politics, and good society.
Thank you thank you for making my visit to Portland memorable.
Thank you for supporting and defending your community so well.
Thank you for just being good humans.
Solidarity!“

“If you care about your health and want to feel better. SOMA Kombucha may be the help you need.“

“Ordered online, the food and coffee were delicious! Got a Mom coffee, it was really good! Not sure what was in it because I didn't ask; it was sweet but not too sweet and had some other seasoning/flavor (light hazelnut or cinnamon). Latte was great. Deluxe bagel was very good and so was the plain bagel with cream cheese. Great price, great workers, we will def be back! Thank you.“

“very delicious food and even better service.“

“what a lovely find in Portland! great pourover and fantastic breakfast!!“

“We love this place so much, my wife, daughter, and I go for breakfast all the time. The food is so good, don’t forget to get the strong bread, the house jam, and the house hot sauce - they make all of them and they are delicious! The service is great and the decor is eclectic and fun. Love this place for breakfast and lunch.“

“Please support this great local coffee shop!“

“You know that advice that’s like, if the locals are eating there it will be good? When I peered in the window and saw 3 elder (and let me say, spiffy!) gay couples having breakfast here I knew it was gonna be good. Self service coffee while we waited for the table was clutch. Shout out the servers, they’re awesome. It took a min to get our food, but that’s because they were sending our food back for a re-do. It came out scrumptious. Get the scrapple“

“Jenni has done a wonderful job of making this a comfortable and welcoming environment. On top of that the food and coffee is top tier. Do yourself a favor and come by this amazing coffee shop“

“My favorite breakfast spot in NE PDX! Love the Pandan Waffle Churn Breakfast as well as their specialty drinks. I had Ube Latte, Pandan Latte & Matcha Black Sesame Latte.“

“Good vibes, kind baristas, and friendly ppl. I’m visiting from out of town but if I lived around the area, this place would def be a great hangout place. Tried this pastry made with sweet potato and chickpea and it was DELICIOUS. Also tried the mocha fogo and it was unique/tasty. Great place“

“I absolutely loved the mix of German and Portland vibes here. The breakfast burrito was packed with flavor, and the maple latte tasted just like real maple syrup, Cozy local spot.“

“The best barista in Portland !!!!!“

“The matcha ice cream here is exactly my taste, and the young female staff members are always super friendly. Every visit feels relaxing and puts me in a great mood. There is also an older male staff member who carries himself a bit differently from the others — I’m guessing he might be the owner.“

“family friendly and a beautiful environment ❤️ Just love this place“

“This place is bombie! Food is always good and service is amazing I highly recommend :)“

“Had to find a good spot to get some work done while enjoying the sunshine today. Achievement unlocked! #kisscoffeepdx #blackownedbusiness #blackhistorymonth“

“Nice people, great coffee 👍“

“Sweetest petite bakery with so many options. The staff were welcoming and gave me suggestions on items but also what to do locally. They also have cookie mix and granola for takeaway. I ordered the mocha and pistachio croissant, both were excellent. I appreciate the attention to detail and high quality experience. I forgot to take a photo of my mocha.“

“Nice breakfast full range to suit all. Good quantity well presented 👍“

“I’m a cat person but I LOVE this coffee shop. Most of the employees are very friendly but my favorite thing about this Place is their specialty drink Menu. I
Almost always order a fun drink from their specials menu and this sets them Apart from all the other coffee Shops.

Their emphasis on bringing your own reusable mug is
Also commendable!“

“Food was simple. Had the corn cakes which I didn’t realize was just pancakes. Had it with the blueberries and bacon. It was good. Also had the endive salad however, the dressing was more acidic than anticipated. Was a charming little place. We’re used to the heavy American breakfast, and this was nice and light.“

“I have art hanging in the cafe. It’s a beautiful space, a great compliment to my paintings. The owner and the staff were very nice. The food looked and smelled delicious; I will go back another time to eat!“

“Great place. One of my favorites in the neighborhood. I love how bright the coffee shop is and the open layout in general. The coffee is better than the two closest cafes too me, but it doesn't quite make my Portland top ten. It's definitely a runner up though.“

“Try a flight of drinking chocolate and you'll be hooked. It's mind-blowing to truly taste chocolate for the first time and compare two different varietals. Also, the marzipan coffee is Amazing!☕️“

“Truly Exceptional Service

I had an amazing experience at Nossa Familia Coffee today. Tara, Aiyana, and Danny (the store manager) were absolutely wonderful. Their kindness and warmth made a real difference. When they overheard a bit of what I was going through, they went above and beyond and offered me the most incredible chai latte with oat milk — and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve ever had.

The atmosphere here is welcoming, the staff genuinely care, and the customer service is top-tier. Encounters like this remind me how powerful compassion can be.

Highly recommend this location. Thank you all so much. ☕💛“

“Cookies are phenomenal!! Must try the Cowboy Cookie. Also, this is such a cool spot to hang out, sip on a latte, and enjoy the selection of top-notch baked goods. Highly recommend!“

“Their biscuits, pies, and coffee are all amazing. They always have decaf options, hot chocolate, and almond milk, too. And they have little doggie biscuits for the furry guys.“

“If you love bagels, this is a great place to get breakfast. I had an everything bagel with cream cheese, egg, and bacon. The fillings were delicious and plentiful. Great service, nice atmosphere, clean, organized, creative... Coffee was very good too. Location is really close to the Hyatt Regency and Oregon Convention Center. Menu also had panini sandwiches, and other toppings like lox, turkey, ham, sausage, peanut butter, nutella, etc. They have bananas and oatmeal too.“

“The real deal artisanal Portland coffee roaster. Best in the business.“

“Erin made a delicious iced lavender mocha for me in January! I'd like to add the coffee was perfect and service excellent. My friend and I had a rough morning and she really turned it around for us with her awesome personality and smiles. I used to go to Grendel's in mornings when visiting friends in the neighborhood and was pleased to have another good cup of Java there. Stay rockin! ❤“

“This is one of my go to brunch places on Sunday morning in Portland. The food is top notch, the service is super friendly and sitting at the bar and watching each item that they pull out of the brick oven always makes me swoon. This time I had the breakfast porridge with poached egg and braised greens. So delicious. The olive oil fig muffin I had with my cappuccino was the perfect marriage. Thanks for meal that is always satisfying and yummy.“

“The lady that owns the shop is amazing so sweet and so kind and awesome customer service personality. We need more people like her in this world. If you haven’t tried her coffee or chai, you really should.“

“Do not tell anybody about this super awesome coffee spot! Hand crafted coffee drinks and teas featuring Super Joy Coffee Roasters small batch speciality coffees. On mu most recent visit I got a pepper mocha and it was fabulous. Do yourself a favor and get a coffee now. No regrets. Promise. Just don't tell not no one.“

“Some of the best soup I have ever tasted! This is an extremely clean family operated business. The people are great and the soup is homemade, not warmed up canned or frozen commercially produced stuff. Well worth stopping by if you need to take the tram up the hill.“

“This spot was so cute and cozy. It had a great playlist, and a wonderful aesthetic. It was busy but the staff moved quickly and was so efficient. The coffee was so good and the ambiance was perfect for a good conversation over a latte or a cortado (both recommended) and a pastry, because they do all of it so well.“

“I am staying at a nearby hotel while my husband has surgery at OHSU Hospital. I needed an inexpensive coffee and lunch place that I could walk to easily during a heat wave here in Portland. A quick Google search yielded this little deli that is part of Portland State University. I had one of the lunch specials which was a turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich on a croissant. It came with chips and was reasonably priced. I also got an iced soy white mocha (which is in an insulating sleeve I have). Everything was just over $15.00 and was fresh and delicious. The espresso drink was strong (much needed) and not too sweet. As I was leaving, four Portland State University maintenance employees (per their shirts) came in and seemed like regulars . They have a variety of sandwiches including all-day breakfast ones. I might have to go back tomorrow morning.“

“We absolutely loved having our 55-person wedding at Bar Carlo. The owner Mel is at the same time very supportive and very low-key, which made for a smooth planning process and day-of event. The space is gorgeous, and has multiple connected wings, which allowed for the the party to morph seamlessly over the night from barside cocktail hour to outdoor patio ceremony to dinner buffet to dance floor. The space is already a beautifully decorated artwork, and Mel lets you decide how to arrange the space for your event, but you can also bring your own decorations/sound system/llama and she can handle those additions easily. The food and drinks were delicious too, and Mel was able to accommodate our entirely vegan and gluten-free menu without hesitation. Overall we loved the unique-ness, flexibility and good vibes of the space and the people of Bar Carlo, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a cute and fun space for their wedding or other event. -Nicola & Lou“

“Fun seasonal flavor, great latte and great food recommendation! Def check it out 😊“

“My favorite bagel spot in Portland, everything is delicious and the service is always super friendly. The only downside is there's no prepayment option - you can only call in to order, but then you still have to wait in the line to pay, even if your food's already ready. Worth the wait though, and the bagel sandwiches are my favorite of anywhere in the neighborhood and all of PDX!“

“They walk around to all the tables asking if the shaved ice is theirs to all customers sitting down. Not very efficient. The kakigoris were amazing! Best in US so far for me. I would want to try the dangos next and hope they have the Uji Matcha kakigori next time. We ordered Berry Hojicha and Berry Matcha kakigoris. While we were there on Saturday lunch time, there was always a line. Most people looked like they were getting a drink and walking out with it. Half of the people had trouble going out as the door was tricky to open out lol. You have to push the button down while pushing the door out haha. Only street parking available.“