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Used to get coffee here almost every day when I lived down in the S Waterfront. Best coffee in the area
I really liked their menu here. They had fun drink combinations, I tried the Moroccan Giraffe 🦒 it was delicious (white chocolate caramel) very clever and fun. They had three sugar free options which is fantastic! Some people can't have sugar and I wish Portland was better about this! There are plenty of natural options that don't affect blood sugar. Thank you Ovation!
Beautiful sunshine today made for a lovely atmosphere in South Waterfront! Try the Moroccan Spice Latte for a serious treat.
This location is supposed to close at 5:00 pm , however , They close the doors way before that. I got there at 4:45 and the doors were locked already. It seems like the girls behind the counter want to leave by 5:00 pm. Last time my friends and I got here like 10 mim before closing the cashier was super rude and asked us if we knew that they were about to close ? , we said we were sorry but we were just going to take our coffee to go so they could go home . Such a disappointment because I drove all The way from Hillsboro to get a coffee. I hope the owners are aware of that
Great little spot for having a nice bite to eat and a cup of something tasty. I had the Moroccan chai ... delicious! The scones are incredible too. Lorie and the crew are friendly, welcoming and fun.
The ZaZa’s are my new obsession!
Love everything here! The scones are SO good! I love their chai and coffee. It’s a great spot!
Love the Moroccan spiced coffee. Great location near south waterfront. Will visit again.
I got the turkey panini and the matcha. It was very delicious!
Love their veggie panini. Overall very kind baristas. Grateful to have Ovation in the neighborhood.
The Moroccan pistachio late was excellent. such a nice flavor and the powder they sprinkle on top of the drinks is delicious too. plenty of choices 'on tap' too!
I hate the waiter's self-righteous attitude and never said thank you. She put my bread together. I hate working with people with this attitude. In addition, the other staff are very friendly and the coffee is also very good.
Good tea!
Pistachio latte is delicious! 💚
Genial
The chocolate croissant is delicious, so is their Moroccan coffee. I like the atmosphere. However, they always give me coffee in a takeaway cup and I had to ask for a proper cup on both occasions I've visited, Hmmm 🤔.
Honestly this place is pretty awesome. It lacks ambience and personality, entirely, but it’s clean and light and airy. The breakfast sandwiches are uninspiring but they’re food and they do the job. The pastries are pretty good. The staff are excellent and friendly. In a sterile neighborhood this place provides food and coffee to those needing them.
When we were getting our cookies, my mother complained in Spanish that the barista gave up on giving her the largest one because it was stuck. Lo and behold, he understood what she said, and worked extra hard to get the cookie for her, which means she got an extra cookie for free. They were really good, but I was hella embarrassed! I’m def stopping at this cafe again. Plus, it’s near the hospital, so you can drop by easily. 👍
Last year I came to this coffee shop during a schizophrenic episode and I forgot where I was living during that time. I was on the streets starving and cold for 6 days. I came in and asked the barista for hot coffee because I was finally waking up and trying to remember where I was living or I wanted to call someone. And she said “sorry I can only give you hot water”. I think about this everyday I pass this store. You really couldn’t add beans to hot water and give it to me when I clearly looked out of it and looked like I was on the streets for days. This is what happens when you have a store in a rich white neighborhood. You start forgetting what life actually means and you behave that way. I went to Urbana and they gave me a muffin and hot coffee. The cashier there was Asian, which means they have empathy and the heart to help people without asking about anything. Everyday I pass this store and look at everyone inside and think about how they should be supporting another place. I can actually write an essay about how this place is one of the pits of hell on earth. I hope this comment helps you stay less nasty and evil.
Great coffee, great snacks, great breakfast sandwiches, wonderful wonderful staff.