Oracle Coffee Company

I live in the neighborhood and quickly became something of an Oracle regular. I find Oracle to be one of the top coffee shops in Portland despite doing my best to look past the convenience bias. More than one day I've gone across town and been disappointed, so don't make that mistake! Go to Oracle!

I understand Oracle has some history as pre-COVID multi-roaster bar but I've mostly seen them carry Terrain these days. Terrain is based in Vancouver (and worth a trip!) and makes an all around great coffee. Try the single origin espresso! This also leads to some fairly novel offerings, like an excellent summer cold brew latte that I think is a cut above the competition.

For me, the real stand-out specialty drink at Oracle is their mocha, which can be described as a "dark chocolate" mocha and is made with Kali Chocolate (that I think is from Oceania somewhere) and produces a rich, not-too-sweet treat with a really well developed coffee flavor. A lot of Oracle's competitors in Portland use Holy Kakow chocolate *syrup* which I find a bit lackluster in comparison, and that is among their closest competitors. Give it a try!

Oracle also stocks seasonal treats from Shoofly Bakery (also worth a trip) that are all plant-based and with gluten free options. I find these treats excellent and Shoofly is probably my preferred bakery. They sell out quickly (too quickly for me!) and some of the options, especially the year-round cinnamon roll, I do think would satisfy a discerning omnivore. I love the scones! While I tend toward sweets, they have a lovely bagel selection as well, with a tasty plant-based cashew cream.

It should go without saying, but I must add that all the Oracle baristas are friendly, exceedingly capable, and very helpful for clientele new to specialty coffee or plant-based shops. You will be well taken care of, and I think meeting them will brighten your day. It always brightens mine!

This is such a lovely, calm shop. My visit was so stellar & the coffee is exquisite. The Flapback latte is the bomb. The owner, Travie, is the sweetest, most adorable personality & inviting. I highly recommend visiting this coffee shop. It's a delightful experience.

Love the vegan forward menu! The peppermint mocha was awesome. My grandma can’t even tell her cappuccino doesn’t have cows milk in it!

Nice quiet coffee house with well crafted and delicious coffee. Really loved the calm and relaxing atmosphere it was a nice break in my day.

Lovely coffee shop in South Waterfront that offers a good cup of coffee and some small food items including vegan pastry from Shoefly. I had a soy latte and a delicious vegan pepperoni pizza roll (I don't remember the exact name). Order at the door, no dining in at the moment but there are a couple of small tables outside.

Coffee was good. Atmosphere was nice and not too busy on a weekday mid morning. It was hard to find parking nearby though so I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go back.

My neighborhood coffee shop. Vegan menu. my go-to is their matcha latte with oat milk! Their bagels and whatever plant based smear they offer is also top tier- but they’re usually sold out when I visit. Lol

One of my favorite coffee shops in town. The coffee is consistent, and the staff are nice. It’s an added bonus that all their pastries are vegan.

The coffee is good. However, where I come from, coffee is served with milk. Cow’s milk. Here, they serve coffee with plant based milk. I drank my coffee with “oat milk.” Not impressed. Thought it made the coffee worse. Would probably go back to drink my coffee black. I guess this what you get when you go to a vegan coffee shop. Whatever. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great coffee and excellent service! Highly recommended if you are in the area.