Artly Robot Coffee @ MUJI Portland

Fun to watch. Wait times can be long if there are a lot of orders ahead.

Stationery, fragrances, cutlery, kitchenware, men's and women's wear, and everything else in between. The place has it all. Set in a very basic essential artsy setup, this store has a charm of its own. Everything you find here is one of a kind and has an authentic mark of Japanese perfection set in a 'back to the basics' vibe. The colours are subtle, the designs are subtle and the people here are sweethearts. Our daughter left a book we had already bought somewhere in the store when we were clicking pictures. The manager duly took her back to the aisle and bought her another one without charging us yet again, for it. And then ensured he stayed with her and cajoled her all the way out of the store. A definite place to go for lovely fragrances for your home. Some unique refillers for your diffuser that you may find here

The Artly coffee is a small stand inside the Muji shop. They offer a variety of beverages, and coffee. I personally like how you can add your order on their tablet, put your name, pay and wait for your order to be prepared by a robot. When your drink is ready, it calls you by your name and invites you to pick it. Nice service.

Very cool experience. My husband ordered a mocha and I ordered the strawberry matcha. The robot was efficient and interesting to watch. The drinks were surprisingly good, not the best, but good.

If you're visiting Portland, this is a must-do. Even if you're not getting a coffee, it's fun to watch a robot make someone else's coffee. I was planning on getting one but when I saw the prices, I just laughed, took a video, and moved on.

Surprisingly the drinks taste great! The limitation is no adjustment for less ice or sugar levels. 😅 We went on a Sunday. It wasn't uber busy but still had a queue of people ordering drinks. Be sure to place your drinks as soon as you enter the store. It can take up to 20mins for the wait. Update: Thank you for the owners feedback too. Can't wait to come back with all the new improvement. The robot is very smart to not drip any milk after each pour. 😀

The coffee is alright, but it's overpriced—$6 for a tiny cup. The coffee machine is frustrating; it constantly runs out of milk or cups and then stops working. I waited 15 minutes for someone to refill the milk, but no one did. It was a really disappointing experience.

Robo-barista! Super talented! Very good coffee from award-winning roasters. Not just tech gaget but an excellent coffee!