How the Pacific Northwest Became the Land of Roadside Espresso Stands | Eater Seattle
"In Portland, Caprice Gauthier of Girls Next Door Espresso criticizes male-owned bikini espresso stands for cultivating an exploitative 'you have to come hang out in my hot tub to pick up your paycheck' vibe, and she is among baristas-turned-owners pushing for a more professional era that prioritizes worker safety and rejects harassment." - Harry Cheadle
"I trace many Portland bikini barista carts back to Girls Next Door Espresso, founded in 2019 by Caprice Gauthier when she was 20 as an attempt to run a stand more ethically and professionally; her approach became a blueprint that spawned other carts like Beans and Buns, Top Off, and Temptations. Gauthier’s cart — which I visited near North Lombard and Northeast 82nd — draws a seemingly unending line of mostly middle-aged blue-collar regulars, and she emphasizes worker safety and fair policies: she checks in on staff, limits shifts to prevent burnout, allows employees to smoke or drink if it helps them cope, requires staff to post on Instagram during shifts per the employee contract, and keeps security measures (bat, bear spray, camera feeds and even a spiked fence) to deter threats." - Eater
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Nancy Beyer
Google
The Barista was very nice. The coffee was ok. Wasn't prepared for women in thong bikinis though. Amazed that it is open 24 hrs.
Dustin Duby
Google
The pricing at this coffee shop is not transparent. The baristas seem to be uninformed about making drinks. For $10 or more per drink, you could spend your money at another coffee shop and get a well-made drink for half the price. If you’re going here for just a coffee like I was, you’d be better off somewhere else as there’s plenty of great coffee shops for half the price.
Xavier Jackson
Google
This place is a scam. Bought a 10 dollar lotus and was charged 20. Had to dispute the charge with my bank and formal complaint wirh BBB and the police. Luckily I’m a lawyer and have time to get this place shut down.
Sidney Ogris
Google
The hottest baristas they are all soooo sweet. And the coffee is actually really good. They have soooooo many options. If your thinking about visiting DO IT
J Morales
Google
First timer here, and my experience was awesome, with the service amazing 👏 😀 the chica was also belleza
A update, been back and still awesome and happy, I will be coming back 😊
Wayne Ashley
Google
It's worth the drive. Good conversation, very friendly and courteous. Drink was fantastic. Would definitely go again.
Jason Renowden
Google
The girl that opened the morning I was there with my uncle was so amazing and absolutely stunning. My uncle says the coffee is delicious to the last sip. So if you are flying into Portland or coming for a visit, definitely goto this coffee stand and you will be charmed by the women and get warm, and the coffee is good too 😉
Julia R.
Yelp
Never have i ever been to a bikini batista coffee shop. It was a fun theme and very on brand for Portland. It's close by to the grotto. The girl who helped us was chill vibes and helpful in answering our questions about the menu. The drinks were good and had a whole menu of specialty drinks. Driver thru only and only vehicles in the drive through.
Michael C.
Yelp
My wife and I are regulars of this kind of place. We are on a first name basis with our baristas back home. That being said. We were told the stands here would beat ours flat out. This is not our experience. I am not saying it was bad, I am saying I don't understand why the floor was eye level and you had to craine your neck to see anything. As the passenger in the vehicle I did not know that the barista even existed past the waist due to the height of the floor vs the way that cars are built. I dunno if any of this makes sense, but my wife did say afterwards that she felt the barista was A+ in the talents that make her good for this job... Just wish I could seen too
Kyrstin G.
Yelp
Hottest baristas in town!
The service is excellent, the drinks are delicious & the view is always a delight!
PSA - If you don't plan on tipping & tipping well, don't visit a bikini barista.
(there's a chain-coffee drive-thru three blocks away)
Phat L.
Yelp
Coffee was ok but the service was exquisite. Tannah, my barista was a doll and so patient with me since it was my first experience at a bikini coffee stand. She explained the different options, and I went with the naughty special. Definitely an interesting way to wake up in the morning
Manuel P.
Yelp
The coffee is good and the barristas are nice without being pushy. The service, amazing and as for the ambiance, they all make you feel welcome.
Rj D.
Yelp
Great coffee and customer service. Good parking lot too and no wait. Highly recommend to friends.