Presso Coffee Co. — Restaurant in Portland

Recommended by locals as one of the “better coffee shops” in town, I was quite delighted the first time we popped in. Upon my first visit I was greeted warmly the moment I walked in. The barista allowed just enough space for me to quickly decide what I wanted without being pushy or impatient. As I was on the go, I had my usual espresso to stay and asked for a drip to go but they were out early afternoon. I was kindly offered an americano as a potential replacement option. The quality and speed were impeccable and kept me looking forward to returning the day after. The next morning I made it in the late morning and stayed until shortly before they closed. Starting with the Presso Blend espresso was quite delicious. Light bodied though not too tea like. Well balanced for sure. After a while of reading and relaxing i indulged in their traditional Salmon Toast which I enjoyed greatly, paired with a whole milk cappuccino. The Semi-European style, frothy foamy cappuccino I had with whole milk caught me off guard but was still very very tasty. I highly recommend this coffee shop for reading, relaxing, working or meetings. Wonderfully quiet, calm atmosphere with hospitable baristas and...

Bummed not to be able to rate this place higher. It’s cute and the avocado toast is good. But more emphasis on customer service would be a big plus. I checked in on my toast 13 minutes in, “Is the avocado toast ready?” I had ordered and waited, several other customers came in to order drinks and left. Then for several minutes the baristas were going over how to cash out tips on the POS and the process for dividing it etc. Afterwards, when one went back to the food area and I saw a food box on the counter, I was thinking, maybe they’d forgotten to put it up front or call it out? The response to my inquiry was simply, “No. It’s not.” Apparently, I realized they were finishing the sandwich that the gentlemen already waiting when I first entered the shop had ordered. After 6 or 7 more minutes finally, “I have an avocado toast ready.” as she set the box in the pick up area. No other interaction or acknowledgement of anything.

Unfortunately, it’s not the only time I’ve visited here and not the only time I’ve walked out feeling similarly disappointed mainly in the service. Not a place to “grab a quick bite to...

Amazing coffee shop; however, they are SO SO SLOW. Coffee, food, ambiance, are all incredible. Easily one of the BEST shops in the area. However, I ordered around 10:15 this morning, and didn’t get my latte until 10:57. I was only the 2nd in line when I walked in and the girl in front of me got her coffee 25 minutes prior to me getting mine. I’m not sure why mine took 25 minutes longer, and we even got the same drink?? I’d encourage you to only go here if you are not in a rush, as you’ll be here quite a while. And if you go with a group, order all on the same tab so you can all enjoy your beverages together rather than separate and semi awkwardly..

Still, amazing. I’ll be back. I’ll just definitely come with a water bottle when I arrive because I know the wait is going to be long.

Also please note: they were busy, but I feel there is no world where it should take 40 minutes for someone to get a coffee; without...