Heart Coffee (Woodstock)

I’m a local here too. I needed a place to study, so I came here. In hindsight, I should’ve seen the sign that said no WiFi was provided. That’s on me for looking too late after paying the coffee and croissant. Even still, I was not impressed by the matcha latte I ordered. It was okay at best. The baristas are friendly and really it’s the products and service provided that I’m not satisfied with. Especially with the croissant I ordered. It was a temperature room chocolate croissant; the texture was too stiff for me to fully enjoy, and the lack of a toaster oven really not made me enjoy the croissant. The baristas informed there was no toaster oven, but even through my disappointment, I still paid my food and drink with a tip. I don’t think this place is for me, but for others who want to enjoy a more one-to-one conversation with friends, maybe this place is worth checking out. Atmosphere is more for the outgoing, and I quickly learned it wasn’t for me. Left the shop less than 20 minutes.

I do like this place for a variety of reasons. But there is a sign I’m glad I caught saying they don’t offer WiFi. Since I had 90 minutes to kill before a kids dentist appt and needed to work, I immediately left (so I didn’t offer my revenue). I’m sure there is a valid reason for the policy but the place was near empty on a weekday morning while Papaccino down the street is filled and has WiFi…if your goal is to sit and socialize, Heart Coffee is great space to do so, just odd - to me - they are turning away business.

The coffee is superb. And I rarely use this adjective. I visit here often and decided to do a pour over. It’s served in a small amber glass pitcher with a ceramic cup AND on an oak board. Surprise and delight! The decor is minimalist and modern with the warmth of a wood ceiling. Also the large windows bring in so much daylight. Finally, the staff are always friendly and accommodating.

Came for the espresso, stuck around for the community. The coffee shines on its own, the espresso is dialed to perfection, and the usual drinks are anything but. Genuinely wonderful human beings and top notch baristas- true experts in their craft. Balancing busy rushes with patience and calm. We feel so lucky to be a part of the morning routine. This is far more than a coffee shop, it’s an anchor in the Woodstock neighborhood.

Very nice place. Coffee is really good. Good amount of seatings and outlets to charge your laptop if need be.

This place is literally my favorite place to go! I love the quality of coffee. You can taste the difference in flavors once you sip. The staffs in Woodstock location are incredibly nice and welcoming. I don’t know their names but they are just too nice to make my day. They share really good vibes. I moved to the west side of Portland, so I couldn’t go as often as I used to be… so sad😔 I have a hope that you guys might open one more shop in westside haha Ps. The photos are taken in different locations, burnside and downtown location ◡̈

A great coffee shop that offers oat milk in addition to regular milk. We also bought some of their roasted coffee beans!

I didn't get food I got a chai latte and it was very spicy, which I don't like so I won't go there again because I don't drink coffee, just chai. However, the staff/service was great and it's a very cute place!

I walked in on a sunny Saturday at 11.15am. There were no pastries and no food available. I ordered a black coffee to go. They only offer a 12oz. size, for which they charged me a whopping $4.50. Service was cordial, but they will never see me again.

Best coffee in Portland! Love coming here, it's spacious it's delicious and I'll always choose Heart over other coffee shops!

This beautiful space has been a welcome addition to this corner of Woodstock. I live a few blocks away and it's nice to have an option that doesn't involve trekking all the way into the neighborhood center. I also like this space much more than other Woodstock cafes I've tried. The coffee is reliably good and the service is pleasant and good. That said -- $6 for a 12 oz latte seems absurdly expensive. (And you cannot order anything larger!) To be clear, that's the baseline with no add-ins, no substitutions, just milk and espresso. Add in the minimum tip for the barista and you've just ponied up $7 for a tiny beverage. I want to like it more, and I want to support local cafes -- but this pricing seems prohibitive beyond the occasional splurge.

Cute little local spot. The coffees are nice. Small menu but is good. Very bright and light and minimalist ambiance, spacious and quiet enough for study. The staff are always full of ... heart.

Nice coffee shop in a good location with friendly baristas. There's a few other coffee shops several blocks away but I prefer the coffee and baked goods here. I would recommend the honey cardamom latte and korvapuusti combination. There seems to only be 2 people working at a time and due to covid rules, the line will wrap around the building around 10 am. Make sure to go on an "off" time if you don't want to wait 20-30 mins.

What a great place. It is clean and simply designed in a great way. The staff are excellent! It feels great in there, and they do not play super loud punk music, which I so appreciate. I loved the ambiance and everything. My coffee was excellent. They are a bit expensive. Street parking is easy to find.

Cute and clean coffee shop. Pretty big seating area inside. Really good espresso! Ordered a cortado and it was delicious. Barista was incredibly friendly and helpful. Found a new spot to read books and get work done :)

This 12 oz drip coffee is very good, but it cost $4.50 otherwise this place has nice vibes.

Got a latte from here and it wasn't good. The espresso kinda just tasted like black coffee. Matcha tasted okay. Staff are nice though and comfortable seating with lots of light. Easy parking.

You can tell the coffee & espresso is artisanal and quality but the flavor wasn't my favorite. They have a concise menu. A latte and pastry will run you well over 10 dollars. The cafe is nicely lit. Overall a very modern and vibey spot to catch up with a friend.

Great coffee. Great people. And, great location - as they're next door to our daughters Montessori school. Truly ticks all the boxes. By the way - did I mention the great people that works at Heart? Just awesome folks with a huge smile (carefully protected behind a mask) for every customer!

I came here with my daughter looking for a Portland equivalent of Sparrow Bakery's Ocean Roll. We got the korvapuusti, the flur de sel chocolate cookie, spiced chai, and a honey cardamom latte. Everything was delicious, flavorful but not too sweet. The korvapuusti, a Finnish cardamom roll, was very delicious, and flavor-wise was very similar to the ocean roll, but with a more bread-like texture (rather than a croissant-like texture), and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The cookie was very chocolaty and dense, and also extremely delicious. The spicy chai was very spice-y, so if you like a more simple chai, this might not be for you. The honey cardamom latte was very smooth and fragrant. The Woodstock location was a beautiful, clean, modern/rustic coffee shop and we are so happy we tried it out. We will definitely come back.

Too expensive. $6 dollar for a 12oz late? Not sure how they can justify charging that much. Even the sign says 5... but they charged more. And gave us 8oz cup...

Heart has been in my bookmarks for a very long time but I've never had the time to go due to distance. When I saw they were building one down the street from my house, I was super excited!! It took forever for them to finish building and when they did open, it was for very short hours (closed at 1pm) so that delayed me going for even longer. I recently drove by in the evening and saw people inside! I looked up the time and saw that they changed their hours (close at 6pm) so I made time to come in one of my days off of work. I came at around 10ish on a Monday and it was packed!! There weren't any tables open but I managed to find a spot at the higher tables. There is plenty of lighting no matter where you sit and I love the look of the place (I'm a sucker for marble). I ordered an 8oz vanilla mocha, it was on the stronger side but I'm not complaining. My new go-to coffee shop!

As of today (January 11, 2020), Heart has stopped serving food. They still serve their same great coffee and pastries from Nuvrei. The menu was reduced recently, but it is completely gone as of today. This is a real bummer for the neighborhood as it was a high-quality breakfast in and on Woodstock that no longer exists. On weekends especially, you'd find families and friends coming together for breakfast. I imagine today and in the near future there will be many people who will turn away and go elsewhere. I'm still likely to visit here every day, because I still love this place. But if you're hoping to come here for breakfast, there are... croissants ??

We came here on a Saturday morning and had a great time! I got a cappuccino and my wife got a caffe mocha. The venue was clean and was relatively quiet-- we were able to hear each other just fine (lots of places have echo and/or are super loud and you can't hear your own voice). I think the consensus from both of us was that the espresso was pretty legit but the pastry selection didn't really excite us. Overall, Heart's coffee is pretty solid-- a welcome addition to the Woodstock neighborhood. Its right up there will a lot of the other local roasteries in SE.

We loved Heart Coffee House so much, we went out of our way to visit 2 days in a row. With as many options as there are in Portland - this is a high compliment. After visiting the first day, we realized a lot of people in PDX serve Heart Coffee...and with good reason; it's a delicious roast, not bitter at all. We were especially impressed with the toast plates and found the soft cooked eggs divinely perfect. The spelt toast was simple and satisfying, buttered just the way I love it. If we lived near this shop, we'd use it as a home away from home: so comfortable, light, with great staff, food and energy.

This is a neat addition to Woodstock. It has a sleek, hip feeling, which is very different from the vibe of Woodstock. As another reviewer mentioned, it is very different from First Cup down the road; I love First Cup because it's warm, friendly, diverse, and cozy. This is not that, but, I knew that going in! It's visibly different. And, I love to experience new things, especially when they're good! I had a very mixed experience. What I like about Heart on Woodstock is that it's spacious. There are plenty of tables. Weirdly (because it's not coffee), I had the best cup of green tea at Heart! It was grassy, cozy, and really hit the spot! They serve the tea in tiny cups that are perfect for cold hands, which was good because with all the windows, my hands were like ice! I found the service hit or miss. One of their staff came around and asked if we wanted more hot water, which was really kind, but, another one, though not unfriendly, was sort of indifferent. Okay, I get it. It's just a job. But, when you're paying a lot for a cup of tea (or coffee), it's awesome to have staff jazzed about it! I ordered a small chocolate cookie with fleur de sel and found it to be rock hard and inedible. Good thing! I'm trying to reduce sugar. I threw it away immediately. Thanks, Heart! However, one of the things I like about this Heart (not sure if the other one on E. Burn has this), is that they serve actual food beyond bakery items. They have toast, breakfast things, and their salads sound amazing! However, they weirdly don't start serving salad until 11. I was there in the morning and wanted to take one for lunch. Oh, well! One day, I'll be there after 11 and will be able to try it. All in all, it was a mixed experience. However, it IS the new kid on the block in a part of town that is changing, and I know it takes time for business issues to even out. I look forward to experiencing how this Heart evolves. ;) Sounds like a poem, doesn't it? Like all good poems, hopefully, it will show me rather than just telling me how good it is!

Had a cardamom latte and a marionberry pop tart from Heart this morning and thought the barista helping couldn't' have been more nice and the treats were delicious.

I wish Heart had more flavor options than just "house made vanilla". For me, this translates to overpriced, wonky ratio sugar that doesn't taste like whatever they claim. The house made vanilla was a miss for me. The exception to this is Courier's vanilla, with flecks of vanilla in the syrup. I also love the Holy Kakow brand lots of shops use, like Kind Coffee on Belmont. The line was pretty long on a Saturday morning, prob about 5-7 people in front of me. There was a cashier, and someone running interference coming thru the line taking orders. The problem was drinks were getting made twice. Communication seemed imperfect. It took probably 10 minutes to get a drink which is fine, for a Saturday morning. Cold brew is only one size, 12 oz, for $4. Overall, I'm just not wowed. It was okay. I probably won't go back, between the price, the service and the house made vanilla being the only option.

Friendly service, amazing coffee, outdoor and indoor seating. What else do you need?

Great vanilla latte. Haven't yet tried the others but I intend to. I was initially disappointed that they turn off their WiFi on weekends to keep the crowd controlled, but I totally understand it now because it's nice and peaceful this morning! I decided to stay and order a latte anyway since I made the trek out here, and it was delicious. Going to return on Fridays when I can actually use WiFi to work and enjoy some things on the menu! Staff is wonderful and friendly.

First off, this place is beautiful and the coffee was very good. We had both had there ice Americana over ice, with two of the blends they had in stock. Nutty caffeinated goodness. My only gripe with this place is with girl behind the counter a red head Caucasian girl with glasses. We kindly asked if we could get our croissant warmed up. She said, "we don't do that". I'm puzzled, there an oven with bell peppers roasting and a toaster in the back, why cant you warm up my croissant? Granted the croissant was yummy, but the service and lack of "bed side manner" is less then impressive. Otherwise a great coffee joint. Have some coffee girl, your still sleeping on the customer service satisfaction department.

Overall decent coffee (not the best I've had in Portland,) and decent food (expensive for a TINY sandwich, but tasty.) The staff in there is sometimes friendly, sometimes standoffish. When you pay that much for food/drink I feel that it would be nice if the workers were more often friendly than not, but what do I know? I mean, we're in Portland after all. Ha. As others mentioned, there isn't any parking, which wasn't a problem for me given that I lived a block away. It's kinda cold/sterile inside too, so not my style of decor. Overall okay place if you need a coffee/food fix, but I wouldn't go out of your way.

i want to give this place 5 stars, but... 1) life is way too short for coffee shops that dont open until 8am. there are many times i would have been eager to give this place my business if they opened at like 6 or even 7. 8 is pretty much the afternoon from a coffee standpoint 2) "large" is very small 3) they used to have a really amazing breakfast menu, with veggies that seemed like they were home pickled, but i guess they had to scale it back pre-pandemic to just scones and sugary baked things behind a glass, because they werent profiting from it. having said all that, the staff is really friendly, and their coffee is high quality. the biggest thing that irks me is that they dont open until i have already shifted gears past my morning rituals, and i end up begrudgingly getting nasty starbucks drive thru instead.

$2 for a coffee refill. Plenty of BS afoot here. Workers seem annoyed to have to offer service, but somehow they manage to bring themselves to do it. Oppressively moody self indulgent music. Tasty food. Lots of seating.

Meh- parking non existent. Interior clean, comfortable and upscale. Had a croissant with hazelnut and chocolate. Okay for $5. Friend had bowl of yogurt with fruit/nuts for $8. Waiter was a barely polite hipster. Probably a one and done. Pretty expensive for what you get. Maybe that's what all new coffee shops are about. Probably a one and done.

7March18 @ 1:pm New coffee shop at corner of 52nd and Woodstock. Order at counter and coffee is served at your table. We had two lattes. Quick friendly service. Coffee arrived within 5 minutes. Lots of hard surfaces in this place. Wood tables and chairs, concrete floors. Good music. Hardly any power outlets that we could see. The hard surfaces make it loud in there and with the music a bit difficult to carry on a conversation. Lots of windows to look out at the traffic going by. The window seat tables are too high for the seats but the stool tables and the benches looked ok. We had a good time sitting at the window drinking coffee and looking out the window. It is expensive here. The small latte is $4.50 which is the most we have ever paid for an 8oz latte. The latte had deep crema but was bitter which might indicate stale beans.

Awesome coffee! Staff was super friendly and the coffee was perfect! Would 100% go here again.

Some insane novelty-seeking impulse entered my brain and sent me here this morning instead of my Friday regular spot, Papacinno's just down the street. I don't know what I hated more about this place: the pretentious vibe or the accompanying price-gouging. It felt like it was designed and run remotely by someone from LA who had seen too many episodes of Portlandia. Sigh. The retail value of the Lululemon outfits on the yoga moms filling the joint probably exceeded that of my car. The staff was so forcefully cheerful I felt like I'd walked into a convention of pod-people. I paid $3.00 for a tiny cup of drip coffee (maybe 10 ounces) and was told A) only one size for for-here orders and B) refills $2.00! I know know coffee is a luxury and I'm paying for the space and the WiFi, but come on. Anyway, said coffee was quite tasty, so two stars for that. But I will be happily returning to Papaccino's and reminding my brain that sometimes the old ways are passed after all.

A great, elegant, comfortable Cafe. Excellent espresso and pastries. At the corner of two bus lines, the 19 and 71. Recommended.

I am not a huge coffee drinker, but it is a nice little treat when I am catching up with friends or with my significant other. This modern coffee shop has several branches in Portland, and this location is on 52nd and Woodstock. It can get pretty busy on the weekends, but it's a great place to catch up with pals. I ordered either the turmeric or cardamon spiced latte, and it had a nice little spice kick to it. A little on the spendy side, but a treat for myself when it's cold and rainy and if I am in the area.

It's always good to have choices. I think this now makes for three coffee shops on SE Woodstock (First Cup, Papaccino's, and Heart). I primarily go to First Cup, so be making a lot of comparisons it's that coffee shop. At Heart I paid $4.50 for a 8 oz spicy chai, I was given the non-dairy option for free (saving 50 cents) after having complained about the lack of dairy-free options. The taste was mediocre, while the chai at First Cup, while on the sweeter side; makes a better chai. Heart has Coava Coffee, and cold brew coffee, so high marks for that. Heart Coffee is on par with most other local coffee shops, they have quality coffee, so they have that. But I think they miss the mark with it comes with their limited drink options, questionable customer service, and lack of allergen friendly food and drinks. I would summarize Heart as a good choice if you are seeking quality coffee, but aren't concerned about value; while being in a minimalist vibe with uppity staff. They have a lack of allergen friendly beverages and food, they have an almond and walnut non-dairy selection, a combination of the two. But that's all. No coconut, hemp, or soy milk. I feel they should at least have an almond milk and moreover a coconut milk option, like most coffee shops. It takes extra effort to include allergen friendly or vegan options, but it's more inclusive and I consider it to be a component of service. I heard they have gluten-free porridge, and oatmeal. However, they have no gluten-free pastry items. Really? Even a subpar Starbucks has GF options. I boycotted Starbucks over ten years ago as only 8.5% of their coffee is Fair Trade (google it, what percent of starbucks coffee is fair trade), and they are a monopolistic corporation. Come on, it's Starbucks, do I even need to elaborate? Perhaps one of the most notable aspects of Heart is there service, or lack thereof. While the cashier was good, patient, and helpful. The barista was, frankly, terrible. I remember the day, the 25th of this month, around one in the afternoon. They verbally scoffed when I asked if this was my chai, followed by "Yeah, I think that's chai, I don't know if it's Your Chai". Really? Did that attitude come for free or do I have to pay extra? The barista needs to go back to the Pearl District and can take their "Your lucky I served you" attitude, with them. I experience this kind of service too often, and I'm pretty done with it. I have a choice, and I'll choose First Cup. They have consistently good service, when when you're there you're made to feel welcomed with a more relaxed vibe. Good food including allergen friendly food options. Smaller on demand breakfast items, yes, but more pastries. Larger drink menu, and options including more allergen friendly (non-dairy, nut free) options. First Cup makes an effort to cater to those with food and drinks allergies. Not necessarily the most important thing (unless you don't have any food allergies of course) but the frequency of food allergies is so common, it's not something to be dismissed either.

Curated/unique and well-executed offerings. Looove the porridges and toasts, not to mention the coffee, chai, and kombucha. Staff are always friendly. Space is clean and bright--perfect for working or lingering on a weekend morning. Welcomed addition to Woodstock!

Super friendly staff! Thank you for providing my morning coffee with such love during these times!! They have a lot of great bean options, too. Pastries are available. We got a delicious spicy chai with oat milk and a flavorful drip coffee. Will be back again!!

Great small coffee shop to sit and enjoy a good tasting coffee and pastries with your traveling love one!

I was in Portland on a business trip this morning and was waiting for my boss to arrive at said meeting place. Per company policy most senior member of team must purchase meals so again, I was waiting for my boss. I was on the phone giving him directions to Heart when I young Girl walked up interrupted my call and said coffee shop is only for paying customers. I was about to buy a coffee, i wasn't loiter or bothering other people. I'm a young female in business attire. I called my boss and told him to meet me at a local starbucks due to the terrible customer service. Don't go to this location. The other Heart locations don't have service this poor, it's likely the employees at this location.

I love the minimalistic design and aspect of heart. Not a lot of fuss and great coffee. I was so excited when I found out heart was opening this location in my neighborhood of Woodstock. Their vanilla latte and cold brew are a couple of my favorite drinks. Anyone who complains about the price is silly, 5.50 for a 16 oz latte. A 16 Oz drink at a chain like Starbucks is roughly 4.65, spend the extra 85 cents and enjoy a local handcrafted latte every once in a while.

Can't believe heart got only 3.5 stars on Yelp. This is my current go to spot. Staffs are very welcoming and cafe is very cozy and modern. Their coffee is just the best. I love their stereo americano so much. Heart coffee has the best coffee in town for sure. I crave heart coffee every morning yea that good

I love this place! I tried their honey cardamom latté and a crispy fresh croissant and it was just what I needed on a chilly day, it was SO DELICIOUS. The café is very relaxing, it's my perfect little rest stop between catching buses. Their menu of food looks extremely enticing, I tried the smashed egg on toast and it was so good!

Rip off. 20 dollars for 2 coffees 12oz and 2 mini croissants. I moved here from San Francisco, never seen s croissant for 5 dollars. Or coffee... whatever, you do realize you are blocks away fro 82 st?

Super Slow service. With 6 people behind the counter, it takes them 15 min. To make a grenola parfait on a slow Saturday morning. Also, no wireless internet.

We got to splurge on a treat and tried Heart for the first time. Their tomato soup is absolutely delicious, and their ricatta toast with fig jam is something I won't forget. Simple, but so delicious. We also tried their mocha with house made walnut-almond milk. My husband liked it so much he got a second before we left. It was rich and creamy, with the perfect balance of bitter and sweet. The coffee they use has a fantastic aroma and flavor to it as well. It's a bit pricey, but is definitely worth it for a treat.

I love Heart coffee. They are one of the best roasters in town, but today their baristas did not live up to previous standards. We had two people ahead of us and after we ordered it to the barista 30 minutes to make four drinks. I wish I could take back my tip.

I live in the neighborhood and am in here once or twice per week for coffee and snacks. I love that they go beyond pastries and bagels and offer some killer porridge and toast options. It's clear that everything is high-quality and much is made in house (the chocolate sea salt cookies-so good!). Coffee is consistent and well-prepared. Best of all, I have always had excellent hospitality from everyone here.

The bakery items are outstanding. Unfortunately they only offer one alternative milk, a house made walnut version. I'm lactose intolerant and allergic to walnuts, so this is a huge bummer. I work from home right around the block, if there were any other alternative milk option available I'd be here all the time.

WAY overpriced, and the place looks like just like a hospital cafeteria, but without all the food options you'd find in a cafereria. If you like paying $7 for a 12oz coffee that is generally "ok", go for it, otherwise go somewhere else.

I really want to love this place just a little bit more, because I work from coffee shops 4 days a week and this place just finally opened up down the street from me. Hopefully a lot of this stuff is just working out the kinks and they'll improve the longer they're around and keep getting feedback. The pros: * It's a really wonderfully warm and inviting space, gets great light in the morning, and feels very cozy even though it's on now-bustling Woodstock. I love the thick wooden tables and the live plants help to make the space feel more alive despite its industrial architecture. * As someone who often can spend 5+ hours at a coffee shop, I appreciate that their food menu goes beyond basic sandwiches and pastries. The fact that I can get a healthy option like soft eggs on spelt toast is a nice touch, and though like everything else on their menu the food seems a bit overpriced for what it is, when I'm spending 5+ hours at a coffee shop I can factor an extra dollar or so into the cost. The cons: * They only offer ONE alternative milk option. It is a house-made walnut-almond milk, and a simple latte made with this milk costs $6.50. WTF. I don't mind splurging once in awhile, even though I have never in my life paid $6.50 for a latte. But to not even offer another option?? If they had some standards like regular almond or hemp milk for a reasonable price (at most coffee shops this would be in the $3.50-$4.00 range), I could see myself getting those on a regular basis and splurging on this house-made treat every once in awhile. Sure, it tastes great. But for them to not even offer another option (nor at the condiment station if you're just ordering regular coffee) feels like a slap in the face, like they know we customers who don't want dairy will HAVE to shell out $6.50 for their house-made stuff, and makes that house-made walnut milk latte a lot less tasty than it would be without the bitter intention. * They change their wifi password once a week. Is wifi theft really such a problem? On Woodstock? I can't imagine that this is saving them from any substantial loss due to customers siphoning Internet without ordering coffee, but for those of us who come here to work regularly, it's a real hassle to have to go into your settings, forget the network, ask for the new password, reconnect...it just doesn't make sense, like the key code on the bathroom door. This internal bathroom is shared with a yoga studio. Who do they think is sneaking in and abusing their bathroom privileges?

Being treated like a second class citizen gets old quickly. Heart is yet another coffe shop where those of us who cannot imbibe freely of sugary syrups can go chase ourselves. Having no options does not make me interested in returning. It's particularly vexing when vegan and gluten free choices are available with nothing offered for diabetic customers except one non-sugar sweetener. To the credit of the employee (who I do not blame - alienating 9.4% of the population is a management/ownership decision), he did point me to the stevia when I inquired about sugar free offerings. But stevia isn't a flavoring and I personally cannot stand the stuff. I won't be returning. If Heart wanted diabetics to be customers, they would present us with options.

Good coffee and a wonderful atmosphere. The tables are made of walnut and are amazing! I give it a 2 star because of the cost of everything. $3.00 for a 12oz cup of drip! $4 for an americano. They don't have anything over 12oz. You can go to stumptown and get an americano for 2.50 that is better.