Crema's Take
“Every latte here arrives with a double shot as standard, setting the bar high for espresso-forward coffee that actually tastes like it means something. The space itself is refreshingly calm and unhurried—plenty of seating, easy parking, and a pastry case stocked with Tabor's best—making it feel less like a trendy third wave pit stop and more like a neighborhood cornerstone that's earned its regulars' deep loyalty. If you're after genuinely excellent cortados and lattes without the noise and chaos of Portland's more Instagram-heavy spots, this is exactly where you should be.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. Outdoor seating spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Haven't been here since my last visit in August (I am living in Michigan until later this year and have only made it out to Portland once a year), but I think about Carnelian's coffee all the time. My partner even had a bag of beans shipped here from them for my birthday. At its…
My latte was great and I'm very pleased with my vegan breakfast sandwich. All latte sizes come with two shots and they pull in doubles, by the way!
They have tabor pastries - best coffee shop in the area. It's not too loud, plenty of seating, and usually easy to park
I highly recommend this coffee shop. I ordered a cortado, which was incredibly good; one of the better ones I've had in the Portland metro area. There are non-dairy milk options, and also many vegan options on their menu. That was a pleasant surprise since I stumbled across this…
This is my go to coffee shop in Portland. Excellent drip coffee and a charming space. I come here to buy beans for my daily pourover, and like most other places, they offer a free coffee with the purchase of a bag of beans. I took advantage of that today to enjoy a pastry along…
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