Melodie D.
Yelp
Wow! I didn't realize I hadn't left a review yet! So here goes:
Beautiful, welcoming, cozy atmosphere + wonderful coffee = quintessential PDX Coffeeshop experience.
The first thing that really caught my eye was the wallpaper...which is so randomly specific but, if you've been before, you know just what I mean! The warm browns and oranges really contribute to making the place feel so calm and comforting.
The baristas are friendly and give you 100% of their attention as you order...providing recommendations, personal favorites, answering questions, etc
I've had both their espresso-based drinks and drip before. I usually judge coffeeshops - first - by their drip/base espresso/pourover (if they have it!), because if they're able to make the humble coffee drinks shine (i.e. without all the fixings and sugar), you know they're doing something right! That being said...they're doing it right! Everything is brewed well to extract max flavor and texture.
And if you do have a hankering for a specialty latte, they're never too sweet and always well balanced with the gentle acidity of the espresso!