Rose City Coffee
3370 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR
Crema's Take
“Rose City Coffee is a rare 24-hour sanctuary in Portland where the night owls and early risers alike find genuine warmth alongside expertly crafted drinks—their matcha and specialty lattes are particularly beloved, and the kitchen proves equally capable whether you're ordering a perfectly executed grilled cheese at 1 a.m. or a full breakfast spread. The staff's genuine friendliness and commitment to getting orders just right (yes, they'll adjust your grilled cheese to your exact preference) creates the kind of safe, welcoming space that keeps people coming back, whether they're settling in for a slow sit or just grabbing fuel for their next adventure.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
It’s really refreshing to have a safe space that is open 24hrs! I even was a weirdo and asked for my grilled cheese a little less grilled and it was still amazing and cheese was melted perfectly. Bring back at school and having a lot going on, I feel really at ease with just enough space to not feel crowded in.
Already reviewed this company on Yelp, but this is seriously my favorite coffee shop so I am reviewing it here as well! The employees here are always so nice! I love their matcha and have tried a few of their pastries (all of which have been delicious). When I got a croissant, the employee even asked if I preferred a fluffier or more dense one. The space itself is such a nice vibe and if I didn't often go on the way to work, l'd love to stay and do some work.
Great place, Seating could use some work. Starting out by saying I Love love love this cafe. The food and drinks are delicious and well made. Friendly staff. A 24 hour coffee shop has been so needed and vital in this city so I am ecstatic that this place extended their hours. I truly hope the hours stick or at least it stays open late!! For night owls or insomniacs this is a great option. Very appreciated as a student as well! My only critique is seating. I wish more tables had outlets and I really wish there were comfier seating options! I know industrial interior design is super popular but for those of us who are disabled or older or even just have bigger bodies, hard metal or wood seating is not ideal. Would be better to take advantage of these long hours if I felt comfier sitting to study for longer.
I came here at 9:30pm on a monday and it was fairly busy, about half the tables full and a short line of people. I got an iced pistachio latte with oat milk which i ordered half sweet and was perfect. Could still taste the flavoring but wasn't overwhelming. The english muffin breakfast sandwich is big, freshly made and absolutely delicious. I also got one of the cookies which was thick, chewy and ultra soft.
My spouse and I found ourselves awake around 1 a.m. and craving coffee, which turned out to be surprisingly hard to satisfy in a city as big as Portland. We noticed that Rose City Coffee Co. was advertised as open, so we decided to head that way. They truly were open 24/7, and the staff was delightful, warm, welcoming, and genuinely friendly. I ordered a dark mocha while my spouse chose the Mellow Mule, a mocktail. Both were excellent. The dark mocha lived up to its name: rich, bold, and not overly sweet, making it perfect to sip on during a cold night. My spouse said the Mellow Mule had a nice kick and was really flavorful. The vibe was gorgeous. It captured that quintessential Portland feel with a touch of old-school bar charm. There was also a small array of gift-shop-style items lining the entrance that I would love to take a closer look at next time. Highly recommend.
Crema Reviews
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