Barista

Simply on the basis of espresso quality, I give this 4 stars. Great, not excellent. I had a single origin Ethiopian from Dune roasters. I'm a big proponent of speciality coffee and while i like many local Oregon roasters, I really appreciate when cafes branch out and purchase specialty light roasted coffee that I would not normally seek out on my own. The 5th star is for the service, and cleanliness. Lovely employees, create an environment for a cozy and welcoming little spot. I would absolutely recommend this to others and come back when I'm back in this part of town.

One of the best coffee shops in Portland. The quality of espresso based drinks is very consistent, and their roast offerings change to keep the options new and fresh. There are always three (!) single origin espresso options and two (!) single origin drip options. Batch brews are always dialed in. Pastries are sourced from some of the best local bakers too (Bakeshop PDX, Coco donuts)!

Nothing wrong here. But I deducted a star because I came here looking for a pour over, especially with their international single origin selections. When I asked for a pour over, they offered a batch brew, because the Fetco blooms every batch. Okay….🤔 Fine I get it, they don’t want to make pour overs. It’s all about churning to make money. From my research, I thought they were all about good/fine coffee. My expectations were set to high.