Crema's Take
“The main appeal here is the novelty of grabbing specialty coffee while browsing Powell's Books, but the execution is inconsistent—baristas seem overwhelmed by the foot traffic, and drink customizations frequently get overlooked. If you're in the bookstore anyway and want a quick matcha or standard latte, it's convenient; just don't expect the attentive craft you'd find at a dedicated specialty roastery, and budget accordingly for the Powell's location premium.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →The avo toast and latte were good and the atmosphere was a basic, expected coffee-house vibe, but the cashier was awful. That level of arrogance and lack of PRIMARY customer service skill made my first visit my last. The kind Powell's staff and general goodness of Portland dies…
These baristas are overworked and tired of the crowds 😆 . None of our drink specifications (ice in tea, splash of cream in coffee) were listened to, but based on the expressions of misery we were met with, we decided not to say anything and just enjoy the chance to sit down. It…
Grabbed a matcha for my train ride from Guilders and was pleased by the customer service and speediness of the drink production. After ordering I turned around to look at a bookshelf and barely read a few titles before my drink was ready. It was a tasty and exactly what I wanted!
This café is in the famous Powells bookstore. I recommend the books. I ordered a quad shot cappuccino with almond milk and got it in an itty bitty cup for $7. A large, no frills coffee is $5, no refills. I lounged and read part of a book with my mate. There's a lot of space for…
This cafe is located inside the iconic Powell book store on one of the corners. The atmosphere inside is pretty unique and charming. They have plenty of window sitting and great spots for people watching. The large windows give plenty of lighting. One can grab a book from the…
Crema Reviews
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