"This is the cutest little coffee shop, serving great coffee, fresh bagels, and staffed by one of the friendliest teams around. Tucked into the side of Powell’s Bookstore on Hawthorne, the space has a quirky, relaxed vibe that instantly puts you at ease. What really sets it apart is the atmosphere, its laid-back, welcoming, and warm from both the staff and fellow customers. While some local spots can feel a bit too polished or subtly pretentious, this place is refreshingly genuine. If you’re in the neighborhood, it’s absolutely worth stopping by for a coffee."

"Fresh pot is a gem. It’s a long-standing neighborhood staple, and you can feel it in the character of the space. The baristas are warm and engaging. Espresso drinks and bagels are consistently high quality. The atmosphere lends itself well to conversation while not being too loud to focus on individual tasks. This is my go-to spot."

"Coffee is sometimes very good, but the QA isn't to the level it needs to be - to wit, sometimes you order something and they just hand you a random other thing. Mocha? I think you meant naked latte with no sweetener. Order accuracy isn't a place where you can introduce a lot of slack."

"A friendly spot. I had some work to do and was able to hang out for awhile and drink some good coffee. Power available, food looked good, quiet spot next to Powells on Hawthorne, other people were reading or working so not overly chatty or loud."

"I had the cinnamon twist latte with oat milk per the barista’s recommendation and he was on point! It was amazing 🤩"