John B.
Yelp
What's up with Portland's Yelp scene? Letting an out-of-towner get that FTR for one of the best coffee shops in town. I'm not even sure how I found they have a second location. It's hidden in the middle of a neighborhood. C'mon people, how many places don't hit you with that Vegan tax for choosing an alternative milk option. What are you waiting for?
The space is nice and airy, inviting, and dare I say it, beautiful. They stay true to the Jet Black design with black cups, saucers, and plates. No odd scorpion logos here (if ya know, ya know).
In addition to unique latte art coffee drinks, they have pastries from Shoofly and Sweet Pea, as well as bagels, and breakfast sammiches available all day. Baristas were super friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and helpful. Their hearts are the opposite of jet black.
If you're feeling frisky after amping it up on caffeine, you can grab your board and try your moves on the mini skate park outside. This is a hidden gem, that I can't wait to see overwhelmed with many happy customers.