The Stacks Coffeehouse

The vibe here is really cool, but the people that work there ruin the atmosphere pretty hard. They do the Portland thing where they talk to you in a flat sarcastic tone because you had the audacity to order. The shorter guy with the beard is the worst to deal with. I’m not sure why that guy would ever be placed in front of customers ever. Also there’s no reason the employees need to blast their own music like it’s their living room when it doesn’t match the atmosphere at all.

Music is raunchy, dripping in vulgar lyrics and not at all coffeehouse atmosphere. Was hoping for a quiet jazzy book nook of a cafe but this isn't it. Have come here a few times and its been my consistent experience. Bummer, as I was hoping to find some gentle ambiance in a cafe setting.

I really like this coffee shop the atmosphere is great and the coffee is VERY good. I love being surrounded by books and the concept is great. The food is also absolutely delicious. This is a must try. They also have sugar free and dairy free options which I always appreciate. Check them out.

Delicious tacos, kind service and cozy atmosphere are super! Many thanks to the people and for the space while visiting N. Portland, (Enjoyed the sensibility, vibes and sounds; especially the music!)

Tasty drinks, nice and quiet relaxed atmosphere. The music can be good and everyone is solely focused on their work. It’s a single little room surrounded by books. Only con is that I was clearly being ignored by the reading barista for a few minutes while standing at the counter. I don’t mind waiting I just don’t think anyone should feel like a bother when trying to order.

I love being surrounded by the books! They also host a weekly writing cafe and other events. Wi-Fi: ✅ Points for being open until 7, so doing a writing session or meeting a date after work is possible. Good selection of drinks and pastries. I wish the breakfast tacos (which look delicious) were available past 1, but such a minor note. If I could give 4.5 stars, I would! Solid recommend.

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this coffee shop on a trip up to North Portland. I ordered a London Fog which was ready quickly and delicious. The atmosphere in here is lovely, my background noise while working on my laptop was mostly that of writers brainstorming and coffee brewing, with a great playlist to underscore everything. I got a lot of work done here, but can’t wait to come back again to just sit and read for a while, as many other customers were. They also offer a variety of community events here, mostly focused on writing workshops and brainstorming sessions, which were great to see! Love a place with good drinks and great community engagement, I can tell it’s well loved.

Cute little coffeeshop in north Portland. The tables will fill up but it doesn’t feel crowded. Lots of natural light with a library vibe. Friendly barista and quick service

Stacks of books? Good coffee? Yummy food? Cozy ambiance? What more could you ask for from a coffee shop? I think I just found my new, favorite coffee shop in Portland! I love books and I love coffee, so this place is just perfect for me. It can get a little crowded/loud, but The Stacks Coffeehouse is a great, cozy place to read, do some work, or catch up with friends.

Amazing ambiance. I love all the books. You can even borrow them. Such a cozy feel. Check out the calendar of events for reading and open mics. A community gathering place ( with yummy tacos and coffee drinks and teas)

I liked this spot. Its clearly a cool gem in the area. A lot people seemed to be regulars. I love any spot where the employees remember the customers by name and drink. The idea is really cool as well. Its basically a library coffee shop. I could see myself walking in with a good book and grabbing some coffee and treats and just chilling for the day. The vibe is great. Customers were bringing in so many dogs and it made me miss my dogs. I would recommend. Portland is the land of cool breweries and coffee shops.

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The ambiance was on point. I was able to work and enjoy the sunshine through the windows while I people watched! Loved the place no rushing and great community space!

Cozy space with friendly folks, quiet jazz on the sound system, surrounded by books. What could be better? Authentic Austin breakfast tacos too!

DELICIOUS breakfast tacos, and great veggie options. I got soy chorizo and veggie tacos - they came with amazing hot green salsa. Perfectly balanced matcha latte that did not taste like grass or earth at all, which can be easy to do with matcha. Large community library to borrow books from surrounds the entire shop. New favorite coffee shop in the area.

Cozy and kind of busy coffeeshop. Just the kind of vibes and environment I look for in a place like this with the fall gloom. I just got there before there were almost no tables available. Mixture of people on their laptop, reading a book, or enjoying some coffee and food with a group of people. Coffee was great. I hate I ate already because the breakfast tacos looked tasty! Guess I'll have to come back again and try it!

I had been wanting to go to The Stacks for quite a while but since it's not in my neighborhood I hadn't made it yet. On Mother's Day when my fam said "we can do whatever you want," I was excited to finally get there. So maybe there was too much buildup, but the barista was very grumpy and unwelcoming and the tables were being blasted by freezing air conditioning. On a nice late spring day with the doors open, I didn't know I'd need a sweater. We sat outside and enjoyed an ok chai but I didn't feel comfortable enough inside to enjoy the book aspect at all, so it may as well have been any old cafe except for the literature aesthetic which I did appreciate for a moment of course. If I lived closer or if there were any visible vegan options on the menu, I'd try again, but as much as it pains me to say it, the experience was a big disappointment and as such I don't know if I'll be back. It felt like a 2 star situation for me honestly but sitting outside in the sun reading the book I brought was nice enough to pull it around.

This place is awesome. We just moved out of State to Portland and I gotta say I think we lucked out with this coffeehouse being so close to our home. I ordered an iced oat milk vanilla latte. Full bodied, well balanced and not too sweet. The staff was friendly. You can check out books for free here when you sign up for a free store library card. It's nice and quiet if you want to bring your laptop and work a bit. The breakfast taco ain't bad either!

I popped in to this cute coffee shop for a quick rest & coffee. I love the decor with the floor to ceiling shelves of books. The barista was really nice & I tried their Spring drink special, the Lavender Latte. I love lavender beverages and this latte was very good (I had mine with oat milk), and a nice hot temp as well (I've had lukewarm lattes elsewhere). They have a few food options as well, including a couple hot breakfast sammies and some baked goods, so good to know for future reference.

The service wasn't very friendly when we approached the counter. They were all on their phones. Not the most inviting environment for a coffee spot. The coffee we ordered was average to below average. For the price you can find better Tasting lattes. The lattes weren't presented well. The pastries were good but slightly overpriced in my opinion about 4-4.50$ each. Will most likely not be coming back.

Truly one of my favorite coffee shop atmospheres, and I've spent a LOT of time in a LOT of coffee shops. I drive from Vancouver at least once a week to relax (or knock out some work) at The Stacks. The books lining the walls (which are all available to check out!) make this place a book lover's paradise. It can get busy during peak coffee hours on Fridays, but everyone here is so friendly and strangers often share tables and start conversations with each other. I highly recommend The Stacks if you're looking for a great neighborhood spot with good people, good music, good vibes, and good coffee.

This is my neighborhood coffee shop, so I walk here very often to write/work, since I work from home, it's a perfect little getaway to be somewhere bustling, there's books, good music, yummy food and great coffee drinks whats more to ask from a perfect little neighborhood coffee shop?

I love the library concept of this coffee shop. In a city with many coffee shop options, its important to set yourself apart and I think this place does just that. They serve Rose City Coffee, Smith Tea, and a few baked good and taco options. I had an iced americano and it was tasty. But I was more impressed with the library theme, the amount of books they have, and the library club to check out books. Would love to work from here or just stop in again. Too bad its a bit of a trek for me.

A cozy coffeeshop where you can get good coffee! Love the books on display! Lavender lattee is great

I was very curious about this coffee shop and wanted to taste their coffee and food. I truly was excited about it but I came out extremely dissatisfied. The coffee was just OK, and the food (had the tacos), was many levels below what one would expect to be acceptable food. The tortillas were not of good quality, the beans tasteless, and the overall dish had no good presentation. Baristas were kind but you could tell they're not into the craft of coffee. So sad. Really was hoping this could be my new neighborhood joint.

Owner was very rude when picking up the order. Never coming back again I was very excited to try this place my friend recommended.

You must visit NoPo and come to this Coffeehouse. Don't call it a coffee shop. From the moment you walk in you feel at home. It's lined with books, kick ass music is playing. The barista is friendly and makes you feel right at home. You are only a stranger once rings true. Are you hungry? Breakfast tacos are on the menu, and day old items are half price. I ordered two Chai Tea Lattes and the quality was apparent. It wasn't just flavored water like in some places where your Bucks don't go far. It's a great place to get some work done or have a meeting or just catch up with buddies. Are you a book reader? Well on a rainy or cloudy day pull up a chair and grab a book and a cup of coffee or tea and relax and breathe.

I was thrilled when I saw this spot in NE PDX. Coffee and shelves laden with books minus the chaps of Powell's? Sign me up! I walked in hoping that I would be just as amped about the IRL experience as the VR one. And gosh, I was not disappointed the service was so kind and generous in demeanor? The space was comfortable to work in (yes there are plug ins). Carrying on a conversation in here does not bring the wrath of others to bear on you. The tables are a great size for books and a community. And PS the background music isn't creepy. Give this place a shoot. Seriously. I will be back.

Wow-what a captivating coffee house library business rendered properly. I ordered a drip brew with a bacon egg and cheese taco from Sasha and was not disappointed. As I sat at the table enjoying my brew amd food I took in the quintessence of their book selection. Will be back when I have the proper time to browse each one slowly. Well done Stacks Coffeehouse

in portland, good coffee is everywhere. dime a dozen. what sets stacks apart is the service and delicious, interesting pastry selection. i had a strawberry matcha scone or something that was pretty unbelievable. the man working behind the counter was also patient and genuinely nice. good energy, cozy environment. i had a matcha latte that was properly made- also difficult to do. i'm happy i found this place.

I can't support cashless businesses. It's a basic FU to people in a low economic class. Really loved in there tho.

BREAKFAST TACOS ARE THE BOMB!!!!!!!! My brother lives around the corner and turned me on to this place. And even though I live a few miles away, TOTALLY worth the drive!!. I wish I had taken a picture of my taco's but I ate them before I thought about it. Lol

This is a really cute coffeehouse on the eastside! I really love the bookshelves all around the store and there's ample seating. We came in around 4 on a Monday and there were only three other people.

The perfect neighborhood coffee shop! Amazing breakfast tacos and drip coffee--what more could you ask for?! My sister lives down the street and swears by this place. I'm in town for the holidays and decided to give it a try. The owners were working on thanksgiving day (note: tremendous effort!). You can tell they knew everyone who came in--it was more than great customer service; it was a genuine caring about their coffee community! Everything about this place is tremendous! Highly recommended!

I visited the spot on 7/5. I ordered a cappuccino and a breakfast taco. While the coffee and food were delicious, I ended up asking for a to-go cup because of the service. The barista was rude. She had attitude the entire time. I asked her where the lid and cups were located, she would point. Though helpful, she was not welcoming. Additionally, she was playing aggressive music fairly loud. As I left, I asked another customer, who moved from inside to the chairs outside, if she had been to this spot before. She said no, but did say she took her book outside because the noise was too loud. The atmosphere is inviting and I love the layout with the bookcases and roomy seating area. Definitely has potential if the barista changes her attitude. I won't be back.

So when I noticed this little haven of a coffee shop open in my area It quite tickled my fancy. The baristas are friendly; I only get drip coffee (because you can't mess up perfection). If you're looking for a quaint nook to read or study or have an affordable snack this is your spot. However the one thing I will say about this is the owner some how has bottomless pockets that he throws snakes out of in the general direction of customers. He says it's to help people wake up in the morning. Very thoughtful and considerate. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ That never happened, the owner is equally as fantastic and I had to give him some grief for no reason.

I was invited to read at the Grief Rites event in October/2019 so I brought some local friends. All of us were impressed with the space (comfy and stacks of books for the lending by neighborhood customers) and the proprietor (friendly and obviously a big fan of supporting the arts and the artists in her neighborhood). Tea is tea and that's what we ordered. So I can't speak about the food or coffee but you have to LOVE a local business that opens after it's usual closing time to give space for a literary event. Five stars for that alone and also because I watched the owner during the readings and she was into it! The menu items sounded great and I hereby resolve to go back the next time I'm up in Portland for one of those tasty burritos (and coffee). Thanks, Stacks for supporting the arts. The arts are going to save us. Also, coffee. Coffee will have a role to play in the salvation of humanity so I guess that makes Stacks Coffeehouse an outpost in the struggle.

Disclaimer that I came here during COVID- My order Iced Matcha latte with coconut milk and vanilla syrup. Let me set the scene for you... it was a beautiful sunny morning in NE... the birds are chirping, the wisteria swaying in a gentle breeze. It's the perfect morning for a $6 beverage. So I make my way to the local coffee shop. I take a quick scan at the menu through my face mask, and to my utter surprise- they have matcha!!! I was so stoked they had matcha AND coconut milk, and bc of Covid weirdness, didn't end up asking the crucial questions- where do you get your matcha? What brand is your coconut milk? You know the ESSENTIALS. So 3/5 bc this drink tasted like nothing. Couldn't even taste the coconut milk? It was very watery, (right from the start don't hate in that iced situation), and literally none of the flavors were there. This is a first for this matcha connoisseur. I mean even Starbucks matcha has flavor!? Anyway, the drink was not cheap and bc of Covid I tipped big. The service was great and support local ya know, so no regrets. Maybe try something other than the matcha and by all means skip the coconut milk. (Yeah yeah yeah, Oatly koolaid drinkers we ~know~ you like oat milk.)

It was my first time in The Stacks Coffeehouse, even though it's barely off my normal walk and they've been open a month. Much to my surprise, I entered "my heaven on earth". Welcome to the neighbor hood!

I don't know how it's taken me so long to write a review for this place. I've been going there since they first opened but they really became a lifeline during the middle part of the pandemic. Once they had reopened but life was still pretty weird it was a touch of delicious normality, a friendly face, and of course some caffeine to keep me going. The coffee is delicious and the breakfast tacos extremely satisfying, although my favorite touch is always the zucchini muffins which are so delicious it should be illegal. More of life has reopened now and I'm back working so I don't make it there as often as a few months ago but whenever I go I wonder why I don't go more often.

Glad to have this spot in the neighborhood for sure! I stumbled across this place on a walk and was definitely intrigued by the great big book shelves, and several tables with ample room perfect for working at. Service was friendly, I had a matcha latte and it was tasty- sometimes ordering matcha can be a gamble if the place doesn't know what they're doing. Tacos seem to be their thing here, and while the one I had was certainly satisfying, it seemed to be kind of missing something or just overpriced. $3.50 for 1 standard taco seems a little steep compared to nearby Mexican spots where you can get something better for $2 or less. I get that this place is still new so I'm not trying to be picky here, but I think some signage pointing to the restrooms (it's a bit hard to find with several closed doors leading the way) and some more permanent menu boards would improve the space. I would also love to see some more pastry options, I didn't even really notice what they did carry until I was leaving. All in all, I certainly look forward to a return visit!

Friendly barista in a newly renovated building. Clean bathrooms. They have 4 alternative milks, including oat milk. My latte was not great - watery and left a bad aftertaste - probably won't finish it. Shop smells kinda funky too - is it the old books? Or the combo of coffee with their taco menu? Wanted to like this place. Wish them the best, but I won't be returning.

My new favorite Coffeehouse! Excellent fresh/ground coffee, mellow/upbeat music, and warm and friendly vibe. It was fun to let my eyes wander thru the stacks of books, while I sipped and woke up. I started imagining how nice it would be sometime to grab an espresso and a book, and just hang out for a few hours. What a great way to wake up. The whole experience put me in great mood before starting my work day. Thank you so much!

A library and coffeehouse is such a great mix. Cozy and relaxing spot. Great coffee, amazing staff.

I've always loved our neighborhood coffee shop and am so glad they've found a way to be safe and open during COVID still. They're only using a take out window for now, but I used to love looking at all the books and picking something up to read while I enjoyed my coffee. Excited to get back inside once it's safe!!

Here for the cookie! The stacks makes them in-house. I was able to snag the last sugar cookie, late in the afternoon. I wish I got to try some of their more flavorful varieties, but this was a reaally good sugar cookie. It's easy to shortcut through a sugar cookie with overwhelming butter and sweetness, but The Stacks made theirs delightfully light. The cookie bit with such a fine texture, and the crunch was delicate, and it made a perfect cookie for afternoon book reading.

The coffee and atmosphere were great until a gentleman came in that was disabled. He was no louder than any other patron. He picked up some crumbs off the floor that a little girl dropped, he was enjoying his book. Then an older man working behind the counter, maybe the owner sat down at the table and said some things to him, quiet enough that none of could hear. The gentleman then put his book back where he got it and left. The man was not disruptive, was he just like everyone else, no, he had some social issues but wasn't bothering anyone. At that point I just felt that I no longer wanted to be there are spend any more of my money.

Cozy, and welcoming. The Stacks has captured the feeling of visiting an old friend. The layout is open, the wall lined with books of all kinds, and the energy is soothing. It's a perfect spot for getting a little change of scenery during a home office work day. I've only had the tea, but I'll definitely be back!

Cute local coffee shop I visit on the regular. Love the books that fill up the space and atmosphere. Everyone here is super nice! I enjoy their matcha lattes with oat milk the most. I wish they had one or two solid vegan pastry or food options. Hopefully that will change in the near future!

The Stacks has quickly become one of my favorite places to work or write. Everything from the ambiance to the books to the tea latte to the tacos(!) to the kind and helpful staff. There are tables to sit by myself, or a seat at the window. What I really like though is the long community table. It's set in a cozy corner surrounded by floor to ceiling books. I love to sit there by myself with the other people sitting there. I can plug in my laptop, put in my earbuds and write for hours. By far one of my favorite new places to spend a few hours.

Edit (response to business response): Just to be clear, I know what a matcha latte should taste like. I work in tea, but even if I didn't, I think it's kind of patronizing to imply that I just don't know what a good matcha is. Furthermore, I never said anything about the sweetness being inadequate. The matcha was not stored properly and the flavor was not good. I was pretty clear in my review. I'm not sure what bougie concept it is to use straight matcha and only sweeten it with vanilla syrup, but it sounds like y'all are the ones that don't know how to prepare tea properly. Good luck. Won't be back. I feel bad leaving this review because the barista was sooo nice (these two stars are for her), but this was the worst matcha latte I've ever had. The matcha was low-quality and not fresh. There was hardly a perceptible taste of tea at all, it mostly tasted of soy milk, but what was there was sort of fishy. Furthermore, there were hard little pebbles of matcha powder that had solidified due, presumably, to moisture getting inside the storage container. I accidentally sucked one down in my first sip because I was not expecting it and it was not a pleasant experience. It hurt my throat. I honestly couldn't bring myself to finish it. I really don't think there is an excuse for serving something like this in Portland, considering the ease of preparation and the fact that we have multiple LOCAL tea places selling high-quality matcha powder. Even Starbucks serves a better matcha than whatever this was. Really disappointing.

We had super friendly service, delicious drinks, and there was plenty of seating. It was a great place to get a little work done and I love their library feature! I didn't check out a book this time but I will definitely be back!

This coffee shop opened up around the corner from my house, they have the perfect atmosphere for working, and an excellent menu! I love the breakfast tacos!

Down to earth, cozy coffee shop with great selection of books to borrow and delicious drinks. Lovely addition to the sweet Overlook neighborhood.

Solid coffee, very friendly vibe from the owner and baristas, and a great place to work. Added bonus - the book selection!

I REALLy like the coffee and pastries here. The ordering online and then using the pick-up window is super helpful and quick (if you order before you get there). The ONLY reason I'f want to give it four stars is due to the pre-COVID seating inside - it was a little too cramped and loud for my liking. If they took out a table or two from the middle, it'd be close to perfect!

I would to start out by saying I am happy that a coffee shop is within walking distance. The coffee is good but not in the sense you have Choices of roasts just pore and go. Now for the breakfast tacos. They are over priced they are $3.50 for what is basically a $1.00 street taco. Make me rather walk a mile to get good coffee. And pick up a breakfast burrito for the same price.

Great service, savory tacos, delicious coffee!! Plenty of comfortable seating. Stoked to find this spot.