COTTA
1922 SW Elm St, Portland, OR
Crema's Take
“Tucked into a charming residential garage in Portland's quiet hills, COTTA punches way above its intimate size with expertly pulled espresso drinks and creative matcha offerings that keep customers coming back. The low-key, unhurried vibe paired with impeccable service and delicious pastries makes it feel like discovering a secret spot where the baristas actually care about each cup they pour. Whether you're stopping by for a quick vanilla bean latte or settling in at one of the few sidewalk tables with a cappuccino, this tiny gem proves that the best coffee experiences often hide in the most unexpected places.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Came here on a Sunday. Coffee business is operated out of a garage in a quiet and quaint neighborhood. It wasn’t busy, service was quick. Got the Vanilla Bean latte which was good.
A garage coffee shop with very low-key vibe, nice beans and nice cappuccino. A bit wait in line sometimes.
Super cute spot, operating out of a garage in a quaint residential neighborhood. Drinks were delicious, atmosphere was pleasant, and service was wonderful! Now I'll just need to return on a warmer day to try the soft serve, too! This is a proper hidden gem!
Super cute place to get coffee or matcha! It’s a bit of a hike if you’re walking but so worth it. I got an iced matcha with almond milk slightly sweet. They also had a matcha affogato on the menu that I’ll have to try next time! Keep in mind there’s like one small table with 2…
Cute little coffee shop in the hills. Two tables for outside seating near sidewalk. The cappuccino was lovely on a day like this. The donut was exquisite. They serve Heart Roasters, which we know are good.
Crema Reviews
You might also like
Mojo Crepes
★ 4.5 (914)
Mojo Crepes is a quirky community hangout where you can watch crepes sizzle on…
Two Sisters Cafe Breakfast & Lunch
★ 4.9 (135)
Two Sisters earns its near-perfect rating with genuinely inventive drinks like…
GrindHouse Coffee
★ 4.7 (268)
The Hot Honey Latte is worth the drive alone—it's the kind of inventive…
Guilder Coffee Company - Alameda Neighborhood
★ 4.6 (428)
Guilder pulls off the rare trick of nailing both espresso fundamentals and…