1412 Southeast 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214
Tiny's is very cute. It's small and cozy. The kind of place where you could easily stay for many hours. The espresso is on the better side. Good solid flavor. Tiny's is the sort of place that I want to be a regular at.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Fresh Pot
3729 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214
I met an old friend from New Orleans here for coffee. He introduced me to a barista also from New Orleans, and the vibe of the place felt warm. It's connected to the famous Powell's book store, which I didn't get a chance to look much at. I had a doppio and I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10. The flavor was somewhat exciting and I'd like to go back again and see if the score might be increased.
Portland, OR 97214
I met an old friend from New Orleans here for coffee. He introduced me to a barista also from New Orleans, and the vibe of the place felt warm. It's connected to the famous Powell's book store, which I didn't get a chance to look much at. I had a doppio and I'd give it a 7.5 out of 10. The flavor was somewhat exciting and I'd like to go back again and see if the score might be increased.
Barista
539 Northwest 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
This coffee shop possesses a few qualities that I've come to associate with espresso excellence. An open, somewhat bare space. No plugs for computers. I approached the counter and noticed three espresso choices. Another indicator of superiority. The beans came from Ritual, out of San Francisco, and a few other roasters I didn't recognize. I went with a Costa Rican blend. I waited for my order to be called with heightened expectation, watching lattes with leaf art taken by the customers in front of me. Then came "Costa Rican doppio." I sat down and began to sip. It was salty, sour, savory, with a touch of something playful, but not quite sweet. I've never tasted espresso with such a range of flavor. Following the espresso, I toured the nearby Chinese Garden feeling serene and elevated.
Portland, OR 97209
This coffee shop possesses a few qualities that I've come to associate with espresso excellence. An open, somewhat bare space. No plugs for computers. I approached the counter and noticed three espresso choices. Another indicator of superiority. The beans came from Ritual, out of San Francisco, and a few other roasters I didn't recognize. I went with a Costa Rican blend. I waited for my order to be called with heightened expectation, watching lattes with leaf art taken by the customers in front of me. Then came "Costa Rican doppio." I sat down and began to sip. It was salty, sour, savory, with a touch of something playful, but not quite sweet. I've never tasted espresso with such a range of flavor. Following the espresso, I toured the nearby Chinese Garden feeling serene and elevated.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Kraftsmen Bakery
4100 Montrose Boulevard Houston, TX
The shared courtyard is heaven on a sunny spring day. Probably the best atmosphere in all of Houston. The coffee is moderate. The pastries are delicious.
The wireless is really good lately, but has sometimes in the past been unusable.
The shared courtyard is heaven on a sunny spring day. Probably the best atmosphere in all of Houston. The coffee is moderate. The pastries are delicious.
The wireless is really good lately, but has sometimes in the past been unusable.
Waldo's Coffee House
1030 Heights Boulevard Houston, TX
Quite a lot of Victorian charm. Waldo's reminds me of the Gallier House, a historic home in New Orleans where I used to go to camp in the summer and make dolls and potpourri. The coffee bar is minimal and the shop is a little quiet, but very likable. There are about four rooms to choose from, so if you are looking for privacy this is the place to find it. The double espresso I ordered was pretty bad.
The wireless is great!
Quite a lot of Victorian charm. Waldo's reminds me of the Gallier House, a historic home in New Orleans where I used to go to camp in the summer and make dolls and potpourri. The coffee bar is minimal and the shop is a little quiet, but very likable. There are about four rooms to choose from, so if you are looking for privacy this is the place to find it. The double espresso I ordered was pretty bad.
The wireless is great!
Catalina Coffee Shop
2201 Houston Ave, Houston, Texas
When I think of this coffee shop, a tear comes to my eye. A few years ago, I fell madly in love with the place. This is where my real coffee education began. I learned words like bright, full-bodied, etc. I realized that espresso was more than just strong coffee, it's a poem. I learned that the most important thing that goes into good coffee is a skilled hand. And the owner is one of the most skilled baristas I've ever come across. He is also extremely kind and hard-working. His spirit echos through the shop and into every divine cup of coffee that is served at Catalina.
They do have reliable wireless, but no plugs.
When I think of this coffee shop, a tear comes to my eye. A few years ago, I fell madly in love with the place. This is where my real coffee education began. I learned words like bright, full-bodied, etc. I realized that espresso was more than just strong coffee, it's a poem. I learned that the most important thing that goes into good coffee is a skilled hand. And the owner is one of the most skilled baristas I've ever come across. He is also extremely kind and hard-working. His spirit echos through the shop and into every divine cup of coffee that is served at Catalina.
They do have reliable wireless, but no plugs.
Inversion Coffee
1953 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX
Inversion is a wonderful coffee shop to get things done. Productivity is in the air day and night, every day of the week. Even the staff is the most methodical, productive thing I've seen outside Starbuck's. Inversion is clean, bright, friendly and always busy.
Depending on the barista, the coffee can go from good to very good. The wireless is about 90% reliable.
Inversion is a wonderful coffee shop to get things done. Productivity is in the air day and night, every day of the week. Even the staff is the most methodical, productive thing I've seen outside Starbuck's. Inversion is clean, bright, friendly and always busy.
Depending on the barista, the coffee can go from good to very good. The wireless is about 90% reliable.
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