Refuge Coffee House

The staff were warm and welcoming, and their recommendation was spot on. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, with smooth jazz playing softly in the background. My drink was delicious, and I appreciated the comfortable seating. The space felt bright and pleasant, thanks to large windows that let in plenty of natural light, complemented by thoughtful indoor lighting.

Absolutely love this place! The coffee is top-notch, and their croissants are fresh, flaky, and delicious. I especially appreciated how the barista went out of their way to make me an authentic traditional macchiato. It was perfect and exactly how it should be. The customer service is outstanding, warm, and genuine. If you're someone who appreciates a rich espresso flavor and great service, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

As someone who grew up in coffee culture and I definitely a coffee geek. They aren’t like other cafes that are just selling caffeinated milk and sugar. You will be surprised wonderful how great a regular cup off coffee is. Service was very friendly.

A very quiet open space coffee shop to get work done and have business meetings. I went there with two of my friends to do some work. The place was so nice. My friend had there coffee with whip cream and she absolutely loved it. Good price. Amazing customer service Coffee shops in Portland usually closes early but this store is open till 5 which was a plus for me. Definitely coming back.

This was a great coffee shop. Very spacious and airy and lots of room to relax, or study, or hang out with friends etc. The coffee was also very good. They have several sugar free and diary free options which I always very much appreciate. They have outdoor seating as well. I enjoyed the space and the coffee.

Coffee is always on point here and prices are very reasonable! You are always met with such warmth and kindness as soon as you walk in which is so different from your typical local Portland coffee shop. Love this shop!

Very kind and friendly owners and staff. Type of place that remember regular's orders . Friendly atmosphere with lots of seating. The coffee and teas are great. The coffee/Expresso does not taste "burnt".

A wonderful and chill spot to have a coffee or morning bite. A laid back and relaxed atmosphere with a living room feel. Super warm, inviting, inclusive and welcoming space.

The coffee shop was cute inside and had good coffee. I got an iced dirty chai. They offered me two different types of chai to choose from. That was a first for me. Majority of their baked goods were gluten free. The staff was helpful and friendly. It was nice experience.

A- MAZ- ZIIING! Everyone was super personable. I loved the cozy atmosphere, and the ambience is great. I was in need of a morning coffee and was pleasantly surprised by the warmth of this place. Keith was the amazing barista who helped me so ask for him if you come on over. Thank you guys

Service at this coffee shop was excellent! I ordered a pumpkin spice steamer and one of the GEM baked goods - both were sooo delicious! My partner ordered a cold brew and found it to be excellent as well! We took the drinks to go but it was a great ambiance indoors, plenty of people there working from their laptops.

One of my most favorite coffeehouses in Portland. It is all large windowpanes facing outside the village of Lents. This place is very kind with a good heartbeat. Much room inside.

Wonderful coffee shop! Great coffee, great owners. A wonderful place to sit, relax, visit, and sip a coffee or tea. Recommend!

Great place to hang out. Love everything! Gluten Free options available for me!!! The owners are present and personable.

Charming ambience paired with delightful staff and topped with the most delicious chai tea (sweet or spicy, they're both amazing!) makes for a great gathering spot!

Dropped in for a latte. Very friendly staff, delicious coffee. At the sugar bar, they use liquid. Torani sugar free or simple syrup. Love that cuz it's great for cold drinks too. Had a toasted bagel and cream cheese. Great local art on the walls and a cozy vibe. Music was low key. Not overly loud. They sell whole beans and merch too. Overall, I'd definitely come back.

This is a cool typical Portland coffee shop with friendly service and relaxed atmosphere. There are also plenty of seating options. They have few different flavor options. Parking is easy as there plenty of street parking. Oh, also check out their selection of T-shirts. They feel very nice and are of good quality.

Nice neighborhood coffee shop. Was in the area and needed to work for a few hours. The staff is super super friendly. I don't drink coffee so just got a cinnamon roll which they warmed for me (nice...) As I worked on their speedy WiFi I saw lots of locals come in and the staff would greet them by name. Heard lots of compliments on the coffee drinks.

Moving forward using Modern English Revitalizing Lents, I never would have guessed I saw the benefits of community outreach  Mission and ambition for Kimi and Keith I'll stop the world to seek Refuge You've made a difference and it's getting better all the time There's not much better I can choose I'll stop the world to seek Refuge Dream of better lives the kind which never hate Sanguine in the place of caffeinated grace I made a pilgrimage to save this human race Never compromising the reviews I write I stopped the world and sought Refuge Spiced Mocha, Wi-Fi, mesh and lace workspace  Cloudy skies are no excuse I stopped the world and sought Refuge  This Coffee's changing lives

Super quick service, delicious stuff for a very fair price, and just a great vibe in the shop. I got the cafe mocha and a blueberry danish and will 100% come back if I'm in the area.

I'm very happy they survived the pandemic, Refuge really is the anchor of culture in Lents. It's spacious enough to spread out and has a big enough selection to please everyone -- besides coffee drinks there are a lot of little granola bar-type things, pastries both sweet and savory, some to-go foods and so on, plus beans. They always have interesting local art. They used to do a cool daily music playlist thing where certain days would be jazz, or classic rock, but they don't seem to do it anymore. The baristas make a great cappuccino which I think is a good measure of a coffee shop's worth. They usually have local art on the walls, I believe. Note, I think there is something faintly Christian about the place, or maybe it's just one of the baristas? I'm not totally sure, but you get that vibe sometimes. Sometimes when I walk in they are playing Christian music, which is a little uncomfortable -- I was not raised Christian and find the culture and music very unsettling, even cultish... I try not to linger on those days. Anyway, I'm not sure exactly what's going on there but otherwise everything about Refuge is great.

Super cute coffee house with a great mission. Barista's were super friendly, worked very quickly and cleaned up promptly when a table was cleared. This is a good sized location that offered several tables, seating areas and a couch for intimate conversations. The ambiance was nice as well with good relaxing music selection. The chalk menu was a little difficult to read with the light lettering but their selection was good. Even offering seasonal Eggnog Latte and everyone's favorite PSL. The coffee was fresh and well blended with an adorable presentation. Will be back

I've heard about this place through a friend and conveniently it is located up the street from my house. Can I just tell you, this place is so cute! As soon as I walked in, I felt like I walked onto a set of the show friends. This shop felt so comfortable, homey and overall good energy. The space is perfect for studying and for getting work done. They have tons of tables and chairs. The staff was really friendly and let me tell you, the coffee was on point! I noticed that they had hazenlnut and lavendar, so I asked to put those flavors together into a latte. And omg, I'm sooo coming back. Good feels, good people, and best of all good coffee!

Very homey comfortable place with great drinks, affordable pour-over and a kids area! For pour-over they had like five or six options, including a decaf, dark medium and at least two light roasts. Less than $3 for a pour-over is amazing! An old vinyl stereo my kid loved going up and dancing to, playing classic rock (Fleetwood Mac, etc). Very friendly attentive staff! This place is awesome.

This is a true mom and pop shop, sometimes one of the (owners?) has a baby with them which is so sweet to see. They make great oat lattes and plenty of seating for you to study/work.

So stoked this place has been open throughout the pandemic, whenever they could be! I LOVE the spicy hot chai latte ( you choose between a spicy or sweet chai) and the Ethiopian coffee blend you can buy to use at home. I love having this place in the neighborhood!

I got a doppio and my partner got a triple shot. The coffee was great! We rode bikes to this location and found the staff competent and friendly. Social distancing maintained and no one was in the shop. Paid with a tap payment (tip your baristas!). Easy breezy.

Nice, chill coffee shop. Pretty low-key, friendly staff, and good coffee. I live nearby and this is my go-to spot when I run out of coffee at home.

I have stopped by twice now (admittedly because Bella's has been closed? ) and it's been a pleasant surprise! Definitely has old-school Portland coffee house vibes so don't expect anything crazy and trendy-- although, as someone who wants their own coffee shop one day, this space has SO MUCH potential.) The service has been sweet, I can tell it's a couple that owns it, and from my impressions-- he does most of the barista work. He makes a great cup of coffee!! I was skeptical, but I have been pleased twice now. My only suggestion would be to add more savory choices to the menu! The sweets I've tried are nice but I've been on the hunt for some savory breakfast stuff (hence venturing to Bella's) Refuge has bagels, I'd love if they did bagel breakfast sandwiches.. also suggest taking a window marker to the pastry case and labeling what they have!

I live on the other side of town from Refuge Coffee House. My siblings met there one Saturday morning. Excellent coffee. Great atmosphere. Very friendly and professional staff. This place really is a refuge from the chaos of the outside world. I didn't order any food, but it looked delicious and was made to order fresh, unlike a certain large coffee chain. The for-sale wall art is worth wandering through the space too. I wish this coffee house was located near me, I would definitely use it as my Refuge.

I had the Spice Mocha! It was so almost I had another one! Great service, Bought the Intent Stark Street Blend for later. Owners Keith and Kimmie were very hospitable!

Refuge is my go-to neighborhood coffee spot in Lents. Super friendly customer service, I always enjoy talking coffee with Keith. They feature a variety of interesting pour-over options from quality local roasters; I try something new almost every time I stop by and I've never been disappointed. Good coffee, good prices, and a positive, friendly environment to enjoy.

I just moved into the area, so naturally I had to try the local coffee house. It looks cute on the outside, and even cuter on the inside! Spacious and bright, but also cozy and inviting. The staff are super friendly and passionate about coffee, and the menu has some great speciality items as well as time-honored classics. I love how the interior is broken up into cozy seating areas with couches as well as regular tables, and of course I totally dig the mid-century modern record cabinet and vinyl collection! I'm definitely coming back here to work on my laptop or just to stop by for a pick-me-up. I tried the spiced mocha and it was delicious, I can't wait to try other drinks as well!

Their coffee is okay; I got an iced coffee and it was really intense and tasted a bit like gasoline. The barista was nice, but not wearing a mask. I asked her about it and she said none of the staff wear masks and they don't require customers to wear masks either (no one inside was wearing one). I know things are moving more in this direction, but still seems a bit preemptive to have a shop packed with people and no one wearing masks.

This place has amazing smoothies I always come in for my americanos and every time it comes our delicious. I recommend this place to anyone that enjoys good coffee and smoothies and on top of that the couple that owns the coffee shop are super welcoming and friendly .. love the place ,love the drinks ,love the people there my top favorite coffee shop

I came up in the 90's when coffee shops were at a pinnacle. Stepping in here on a few separate Saturdays has felt like a homecoming. It's comfortable, classy, calm and caffeinated. I'm in an adjacent neighborhood but enjoy the short trek here for a quality spot of coffee and community.

First time here. They served the coffee at a perfect temp and toasted my croissant which was considerate. Sell some really cool merchandise, clothing, and literature. I'd say one of the best coffee shops in Ptown to hang out and study.

Was super excited to have a delicious coffee shop next to my new home . Delicious espresso and very kind staff !

The owners are always there to help out. The coffee is really good and both husband and wife are super friendly. The coffee is made quickly. Their merchandise reads Hope which is so uplifting and great. My daughter bought a sweatshirt. The food looks great, although I haven't gotten to try it yet.

I love this place. It's a quick walk from my house and the environment is clean and friendly. Barista was really helpful when I was trying to decide which coffees to try.

This coffee is amazingly smooth. I typically put a bit of cream in my coffee to cut down on the bitterness. Their pour over did not need any cream or sugar. It was perfect as is. Sooo yummmy. Its been a while since I found a good mom and pop shop coffee place with actual good coffee. I recommend the Cost Rica. The owners are super nice and are fun to chat with too.

Amazing coffee in the non-hipster area of SE Portland. They have the best Iced White Chocolate Mocha. You have to try it! This place is amazing. Highly recommend!

Stopped by based on the good reviews. Service was so friendly. I had a drip coffee and my husband had a cappuccino. Both were fantastic and relatively inexpensive. Had a couple breakfast sandwiches too. Definitely recommend

Great little neighborhood coffee shop with a variety of coffees and pastries. They have outlets and Wi-Fi - the only drawback is parking is a challenge.

Really great addition to the neighborhood! I work from home and I'm always looking for new coffee shops to try out. This one is still pretty quiet, but they serve One Stripe Chai which is one of my faves, decent Wi-Fi, and a cozy atmosphere. Come check them out!

First time visiting today (a Monday). I arrived at around 1:00 and stayed till 3:30 and got some work done. Had a tasty mocha and an americano. My only criticism is they could really step up their pastry game a bit. They had a couple muffins and sad looking bagels. Maybe tap into Bella's down the street and offer pastries from the hood? One other criticism - there was no sugar at the bar. They had a liquid sugar thing but no actual sugar. No sugar for coffee? I asked and they gave me a couple packs, but that should really be stocked. But the coffee was delicious, the baristas friendly, and I was really shocked at the number of people there for a Monday afternoon. There seemed to be great conversations happening everywhere and there was a good mix of people- not something I was expecting on a Monday afternoon. I look forward to returning and watching the shop flourish. Welcome to Lents!

So happy to have a coffee shop in downtown Lents - we've been needing one! Great prices, nice people, bright and airy. Enough table space to get some work done on my laptop (music exists, but isn't overbearing), and some softer seating for lounging with friends.

Great, super friendly local coffee shop located off the multi-use path leading to spring water corridor, if you're looking for a coffee break while biking. Some nice outdoor seating and spacious area inside

What a wonderful place. Great coffee, treats, food, and to top it off...you can also get some teas. They have vinyl for a great musical atmosphere as you are enjoying your cup of coffee. The staff is very warm and friendly....just like their drinks. Don't forget to stop by!!!

This is the type of local business to love and support. So thankful that Refuge is in my neighborhood, always great service and amazing coffee/beverages.

Excellent coffee, kind and welcoming owners and staff. Very clean and well cared for. It's a pretty large cafe, with tables, chairs, as well as nice couches and little niches for small groups to hang out. There's also a small kids' play space. What a great addition to the neighborhood. Stop here and support your local, small business owners! Bye, bye Starbucks.

Stopped by here for the firat time around noon in a Wednesday. There were only a few people there so I was helped right away. Got a pour over coffee which was good and they even had heavy cream for me too. I like the decor and the chairs seemed comfortable. I'll definitely return if I need a cup and in the area.

Awesome mid century modern coffee house, with a functional record player operated by the owner, as well as high end coffee and a variety of gluten free/vegan eats at an affordable price. The staff/owners are pure class! Such a great addition to the Lents community.

Great new addition to the neighborhood. Properly-made coffee drinks, fantastic spacing & MidCentury furniture, clean, and chairs with cushions (what a concept!). Keith is a hands-on owner who has created a gem in Lents.

This place is great. Super convenient location, and lots of natural light brings in a nice atmosphere. Coffee was good and the staff was very friendly. They were playing nice oldies when I walked in and the volume was perfect for having a conversation with my friend. This coffee shop is warm and clean. I'll definitely be back.