Jet Black Coffee Company — Restaurant in Portland

Your experience would depend on the barista of course. I've been here twice now and while I really appreciate the vegan food and drinks, it is overpriced. You pay 1.50 to add bacon to your sandwich and you seriously get 1 single slice of bacon. As well, they made my drink super sweet so I got some drip to blend out the over sweet taste and the barista scolded me..? I guess if you're from here this is normal, but it isn't good hospitality in all actuality. Why do some businesses struggle so much to provide a comfortable environment? Like you're going to really call out someone for a few drops of coffee in the $7 drink I just purchased? C'mon you must know that's bad business practice, who would enjoy that...

The overall review hurts because I really wanted to like this place. It's within walking distance, the coffee is very good, and the seating is fine. Service is fine. But the entire time I was there, the music was just too loud. Again, it's a matter of taste but if I want to read or work on the laptop, I don't want to compete with percussive, fast, off beat rock music which is what was played here. I envied the other patrons who had laptops and had the good sense to bring in noise canceling headphones. $4 a cup with one free refill (entirely reasonable). Vegan, which I like. Not sure I'll give this place...

I frequently see Stacy and Z behind the counter, and I’m always impressed by their hospitality and kindness. I almost always get the breakfast sandwich on the Dos Hermanos sourdough bun—it hits the spot for my savory breakfast cravings. The filter coffee is consistently smooth and evenly extracted.

I really appreciate that the shop is community-focused and full of character, especially with the skatepark right next door. It’s a great atmosphere for a...