Barista Brew Coffee & Tea — Restaurant in Portland

Barista Brew has given me something I've not had in a long time ... the same flavor experience that the lovely chai lattes gave me back when Coffee People's Motor Moka did their magic.

The chai lattes Kristin concocts are sweet but not too sweet, vanilla-inflected, velvety-textured little marvels. A good chai latte is satisfying for the body and aromatherapy for the spirit and these have that all.

Also I recommend the scones. The barista is adept at sourcing a lovely, light yet solid, tender scone that is lovely on the palette.

We've driven past this place for a long time. I'm glad we stopped finally. A little indie...

Really wonderful and convenient drive through coffee! Food: Mostly vegetarian alternatives, rarely any vegan. I don’t mind because I’m usually in for the coffee and sweet cheerful barista.

Offerings: If you’re someone who likes to mix things up there are plenty of new drinks each month.

Seating: wouldn’t recommend for seating. Location is great for commute but not wonderful for walk up. I’ve had my day brightened by grabbing my...

Great coffee, good pastries, big menu, nice staff.

I've never waited less than 5 min per person in line, but it's usually closer to 10. So if I'm the 3rd person in line, I better have at least 30 min to wait for my coffee. They've also shorted me twice now, $10 the first time and $5 today. I can't afford to hemorrhage money and time like that, so I'll have to find a new...