Sidney M.
Yelp
Water Avenue is my very favorite coffee spot in Portland.
Coffee:
Water avenue is exceptional with their quality of coffee. I have been there many times and have not once received a coffee drink that was burnt or bitter. They have a strict coffee machine cleaning procedure that they complete multiple times a day and boy does that make a difference!! The coffee just tastes really clean! They also have house made syrups and coffee specials that make Water Ave unique to many coffee shop in Portland.
Food:
The menu is small, but well crafted. It has healthy and vegan & vegetarian options. They source local and organic ingredients and Water Ave has found a great way to put them all together. My personal favorites are their breakfast sandwiches. I got the Spicy Avocado sandwich today with lil mamas peppers and pepper jack cheese over a nice and fluffy egg, topped with mixed greens from Gathering Together Farms all inside of a buttered up and unique english muffin. It was very delicious and hit the spot. It wasn't to spicy, and FULL of flavor.
Service:
QUALITY. I swear this place chooses quality in every area. I believe that the baristas get extensive training, because they are really knowledgeable and go an amazing job! These people are friendly, professional, and really relaxed. A lot of places in Portland have the drinking water area, where you are provided with plastic cups. I typically like to use glass because of the environment and because of the difference it provides in taste to the water. A lot of places get annoyed if I ask for a glass for water( I get it, it's kind of annoying) but the employees at Water Ave always are more than happy to provide and service any request we have! They are so chill!!
Atmosphere:
Cozy, casual, clean, and functional! I'm serious, I just love Water Ave! The keep it clean! It's also never super busy, so you can always get a nice seat in the windows or along the high seats around the bar.
Give it a shot, especially if you like quality!