"This was the best coffee we had in Portland! The staff was amazing as well, very warm and welcoming."

"I've been a regular here for years. Their specialty may not be aesthetic presentation or standout customer service, but it's the *quality* that shines. Their roasts are so fabulous and flavorful — an exquisite delight for those seeking a gastronomical standout among the coffee places in Portland. ✅ Roasts their own beans ✅ Makes their own flavor syrups (and has unusual, interesting seasonal flavors) ✅ Quieter than other spots"

"🪓 Excellent third wave coffee shop in the heart of Portland. Lighter, flavorful roasts. I tried the 🍁 maple iced latte and was pleasantly surprised. Of note is that their roasts are wood fire roasted 🪵🔥, a rarity. Small, cozy, shop with warm tones, minimalist designs, and very friendly and coffee-passionate baristas."

"Came in here at the very start of summer (June 12ish) for a post high school graduation girls trip from boston to get my iced chai fix and I couldn’t have been more satisfied. Had a great chat with the two baristas about the history of the cafe. The two baristas Rachel and Rob were simply the sweetest and silliest duo. Came in a second time on my three day trip just for another chai and their names cause it was all so lovely! Thanks again to Rob and Rachel for a comforting conversation in a new city!"

"Spent this last weekend drinking coffee in almost every coffee shop around Portland & Speckled Ax was ABSOLUTELY the best that I had. The shop is beautiful and simply decorated. The menu is not extravagant, it simply highlights the delicious coffee. The maple latte is spectacular, as is the cortado. The two baristas I interacted with were the sweetest. Would definitely come back & if I lived in the area, I’d be a regular at that nice high top counter."