PALATE a coffee bar
643 NW Colorado Ave, Bend, OR
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Bend's bustling scene, Palate stands apart for its obsessive commitment to quality control—the owners are visibly present and hands-on, ensuring every espresso shot and milk pour meets their exacting standards. The low-key, cozy atmosphere pairs perfectly with thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks and an ever-changing lineup of scratch-made food from the trucks stationed behind the counter, making it the kind of place that transforms how you think about coffee.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Love the low-key, cozy vibe here! Coffee is great, and the food trucks behind the coffee bar serve up some tasty, scratch-made grub!
This place has completely ruined me with coffee. Owners are very involved with the business and quality control. I have never seen a coffee shop so concerned with quality control. It’s not uncommon for baristas to regularly quality test shots that comes out of the machine and…
Adorable and DELICIOUS coffee. Latte was actually amazing — rare find in touristy places like Bend. Thank you for getting my latte foam perfect!
If I could only go to one coffee shop fit the rest of my life, it would be Palate! Jason (owner) is a beautiful human being and incredibly kind and welcoming. I am here once a week still even we live 20 minutes away. It's worth it for the vibe and the good beverages for sure!
Jodi & Eric team up well to give one the best cafe experience!! I enjoyed a tiki muffin, brand new & amazing!! Eric has great knowledge Jodi magically made the best maple latte!! Great non dairy choices oat, almond, coconut & the muffin was gluten free, taste sensational. I…
Crema Reviews
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