White Heron Tea & Coffee
601 Islington St #103, Portsmouth, NH
Crema's Take
“White Heron is a warm, genuine gathering spot where the exceptional service matches the quality of the coffee and loose leaf tea selection. Beyond the excellent breakfast and lunch offerings like their standout turkey, cheddar, and roasted tomato sourdough sandwich, this Portsmouth cafe excels as a place to linger—whether you're catching up with friends, working on your laptop by the big windows overlooking Islington Street, or simply enjoying a perfectly crafted cup. The thoughtful touches, from their curated herbal tea collection to the cozy atmosphere, make it clear this isn't just a caffeine stop, but a place the community genuinely loves.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Wifi.
Google Reviews
I have visited this cafe several times... every time the service has been exceptional and the food and drinks amazing. I have also ordered loose leaf teas multiple times via internet/mail.... every tea I have tried is of highest quality, full-flavored, and has quickly become…
The turkey, cheddar and roasted tomato sandwich on sourdough bread was fantastic. I also got some cute holiday card here.
White Heron is an absolute must stop. Really great coffee, tea, scones and breakfast--just to name a few items! The service was absolutely fantastic, very friendly and accommodating. I've never worked from a café before and it was the most pleasant experience at White Heron. …
A 👍 nice place to enjoy a cuppa with free 🆓 WiFi and huge windows to look out onto Islington street. The street lights are decorated, before Thanksgiving 🦃, with Christmas wreaths, to soon. This is the first time I have had a tea latte ☕ where the espresso is replaced with a…
Cozy spot with a big selection of herbal tea and coffee. Their lunch menu was very extensive as well. Many people were working off their laptops while drinking a coffee or tea or enjoying a sandwich. This place is very kid friendly because many moms brought their kids inside for…
Crema Reviews
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