Great American Video & Espresso

Great American Video & Espresso

6130 SE King Rd, Portland, OR

★★★★★4.7(867 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This beloved SE Portland institution perfectly blends nostalgia with great coffee, offering an unexpectedly delightful combo of specialty espresso drinks and an impressive 50-flavor milkshake menu alongside a curated DVD rental selection that feels like stepping into an 80s time capsule. Whether you're grabbing a quick cortado or settling in for hours with a creative drink and a film rental, the genuinely warm staff and cozy Blockbuster-esque atmosphere make it feel like a cherished neighborhood secret that keeps customers coming back for years. It's the kind of place that reminds you why local, quirky gathering spots matter—where coffee excellence meets pure joy.

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Opens early. Open late. Family friendly. Parking available. Drive-thru.

Quick grabPastriesEarly hoursParkingMeetingsSlow sitLate nightsFamily friendlySpecialty drinksDrive-thruSignature drinksTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Walter Williams
★★★★★2 months ago

Saw their sign advertising 50 milkshake flavors so brought my family back for a treat. No regrets. Awesome service! Great shakes and if you're a cinephile you can find some treasures in the rental section

Saphira Melon
★★★★★2 months ago

Such a Nostalgic Cozy Blockbuster type setup!! Definitely one of my favorite places to go in Multnomah county! Sells icecream, shakes, coffee, and dvd rentals of course!! Folks at the counter are super kind and polite. They provide good advice for shake flavors if you’re unsure…

R B
★★★★★5 months ago

Absolutely love this place! I’ve been a frequent customer for years, it’s a wonderful little surprise tucked away on the edge of SE Portland and Milwaukie. If you want to journey back to the 80’s for a little dose of nostalgia it’s the place!! Delicious frozen custard, italian…

Melissa Coverdell
★★★★★9 months ago

I love a good old fashioned place that reminds me of a better time! I've known this place was here for years, but never stopped in. I don't know why, honestly. My sister told me this place has an espresso milkshake that is fantastic, so we went!! Not only is the espresso…

Daralee Hudgens
★★★★11 months ago

This was a spur of the moment stop and I'm so glad we did! I came for coffee while on a visit from out of town, but if I lived in the area, I would so be back! This is a brilliant idea. Movie rentals with a snack area inside? Why don't more places do this? This is great for…

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