White Heron Tea & Coffee
601 Islington St, 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
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 some of my tried and true favorites. The orders arrive quickly - and one time, when I was mistakenly sent a decaf tea, they promptly replaced it and made the return process of the incorrect tea seamless. I cannot recommend their tea blends enough! Their customer service on every level is stellar.
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. They have lots of other items that aren't to-go, but you'll have to stop in and see for yourself. Prices seem to be very reasonable, especially for the quality! Thanks to Liza and the team for such an enjoyable morning!!
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 tea 🍵. You are given a huge list of teas to choose from! I chose ginger tea and it came with a froth on top 🔝. Tasty! My cinnamon roll was good but you will need a lot of napkins. No plastic wear was offered. There are benches outside for sitting. The music 🎵 was quiet 🤫. The sound of conversation permeated the air. I liked the set up inside. There is a small collection of vinyl albums for sale. There is a huge shelf of White Heron teas for sale. Local business cards and events are posted in their own section. I recommend a visit.
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 a bite to eat. The food was delicious and you can also purchase their homemade herbal tea by the can. Highly recommended White Heron if you’re in the Portsmouth area! 10/10
Crema Reviews
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