Keeper Coffee

This was the first coffee shop we visited while in Portland. I selected this coffee shop based on the reviews and proximity to our airbnb. The reviews are correct about it getting very busy around 9am. The cappuccino was strong, a 5oz, which I appreciated. My friend got the matcha latte and confirmed the reviews of really good matcha. The pastries were pretty good. The service on the other hand was not on par. We felt rushed, the barista seemed short with me, and when I asked for a military discount at the register the cashier's pleasant attitude didnt seem so pleasant anymore. I didn't feel safe. Which actually surprised me because my experiences at other establishments in Portland have been very warm and kind. We ended up going to another coffee shop to get a second round instead of getting it here for these reasons.

While in Portland, we researched some of the top-rated coffee spots, and this is one that we found! We can confirm that the coffee was pretty darn good and so were the pastries. We actually ended up bumping into someone that we had met at church the day prior, so we enjoyed breakfast together--they had adequate seating on a typical, busy Monday morning. The atmosphere is really enjoyable too, and there's outdoor seating as well.

After doing some research before flying into PDX for a father/daughter trip this little coffee shop came highly recommended and I can see why. Its everything anyone could possibly want in a local corner coffee and pastry shop! Quaint and cozy and obviously very popular as we went in mid week on a Wednesday around 930/10 and it was full inside. Fortunately didnt have to deal with any long lines but even of there were it would be so worth it. Friendly baristas and everyone behind the counter also seemed happy and pleasant. My daughter settled on an iced oat milk latte, I had a mocha, and we split a marionberry galette and some zucchini bread. Both coffees were amazing (the iced latte was smooth and refreshing and the mocha was rich but not overly sweet (perfect) and loved loved loved the marionberry pastry!!! Loved the area and the vibe inside and wouldnt hesitate to come back again. Wish there were more places like this back in SoCal however its just not the same without this fantastic cool, wet, and foggy fall PDX weather which I love!

simply one of the best cafes in portland! absolutely everything here is perfect - from the staff, to the pastries, to the skills of the baristas, to the seasonal drinkies. i absolutely adore this business and will come to get a coffee & pastry every time i have a little splurge money. it’s a little on the pricey side but it’s worth every penny. there’s included gratuity and i usually still tip on top because everything is SO good! they offer great vegan options , too. the fresh focaccia sandwiches changed my life. the rose pistachio cookies are one of my favorite treats ever. i could go on and on… i love this place 💌

A busy cafe in a quaint SE Portland neighborhood. The cozy place got great lattes. Both the matcha and cafe lattes were delicious. Wonderful latte art by the baristas. This cafe is a keeper (pun intended). Highly recommended!