Rose City Coffee Co.

Went there on a whim this morning and am so glad I did! Christie was there to greet me (and mistake me for one of her co-workers!) and truly made me feel welcome! She recommended the matcha strawberry scone which was delicious and my latte was perfection. I also got a pound of beans to take home so I’m looking forward to trying those! Thanks Christie for curating a wonderful experience!

I’m a big coffee lover, tried many coffee places and different types of coffee. This is The best coffee and pastry I’ve ever had

This coffee shop is one my go-tos in Portland. They have a great menu of coffees and foods. I first came in during the pandemic lockdown and the cafe was plant heaven. They support local companies and I love that! Now, there is a great amount of seating area, and so many gifts to choose from, as well as chocolates and merchandise. Their Whimsy Caramel Latte is my favorite. It's the most delicious caramel latte I have had, so much so that I compare other lattes to theirs. They also have a great cold brew also! Their bagels are local too, and make for a delicious breakfast sandwich.

I want to love it! Poor indoor air quality is the big downside for me. Details...

Pros:
–Friendly staff (sometimes so friendly that I feel bad for not being able to reciprocate the same level of chipperness in the morning!)
–Cute space with a good vibe
–Nice selection of food, drinks, and pastries
–Open early and late

Cons:
–Pretty spendy
–No prices listed on the main menu (although they recently added supplementary menus that do have prices, so that helps)
–The biggest issue IMO: it's not properly ventilated for the kind of cooking they're doing. It always smells like burnt food/oil (not just coffee) in there, throughout the space, from the moment I walk in. This is unpleasant to the senses, is unhealthy to breathe (I'm especially concerned for the staff who are in it for hours), and sticks to my clothes and hair and makes them smell burnt until the next time I wash them, just like being around a campfire. It's really a bummer to have burnt smell in my hair for days from spending 10 minutes in a coffee shop. I haven't experienced this at other restaurants or coffee shops, just here. If they address this (however other restaurants/coffee shops already do), it would be 4 or 5 stars for me!

Nice Place and great coffee!
I took one more coffee before i leave.
Nice Bagle for breakfast.
Recommed to come!

Super nice baristas. Recommend the rose latte but only half sweetened. The cinnamon and honey is also good. I do wish they had more of a variety of shots…it’s 2 shots for 8-12-16 oz then 4 shots for 20 oz.

The staff is always super friendly and you'll never get a too cool for school barista here. Great coffee, cute local gifts and a lot of live music too.

First of all, this coffee shop just feels good. When you walk in, it's big and open, which is a rarity with PDX coffee shops. They have ALL kinds of fun gifts and things available, which is dangerous but AMAZING. Their coffee is wonderful and the beans are freshly roasted, and their staff are all kind, fun, and friendly. I don't know how I've lived in PDX for this long and not known about this spot, but it will become one of my go-to spots for coffee, gifts and just a great place to sit and enjoy.

A great spot to work or hang out - super friendly staff and an aisle of oddities that’s fun to look at. Try a Rose City Latte 🤌🏼

My friends just moved into the area and I this gem was half a mile from the new place. I love the vibe here and they sell the cutest stickers, cards, mugs etc.

On top of that they made me an amazing iced soy latte and vegan bagel sandwich. 10/10 recommend for sure!

My friends got a non vegan sandwich and coffee and they said it was amazing too!

I love going places that have options for everyone.