Sterling Coffee Roasters
| Address: | 417 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA |
| Phone: | +1 503-248-2133 |
| Site: | sterling.coffee |
| Rating: | 4.8 |
| Working: | 6:30AM–4PM 6:30AM–4PM 6:30AM–4PM 6:30AM–4PM 6:30AM–4PM 8AM–4PM 8AM–4PM |
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Josh Conant
Their standard roast is quite good, or at least the day I went. A Brazilian and Ecuadorian mix, it reminded me of many of the roasts I tasted in Auckland, NZ. Id give the roast itself an 8/10. I did however take a star off this review, because the sweeteners here are behind the counter. You have to awkwardly ask the barista to add it for you. Space in the shop is quite limited, so if youre a big person, you might have a hard time inside.
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Jenn Nail
I LOVE this place. Its so adorably tiny and they serve macaroons from Nuvrei and their coffee is delicious. But, dont try and visit this place after 6.... because after 6 it transforms into a totally different venue; M Bar. Thats right this space is owned by two entirely separate owners. So its Sterling Coffee by day and M-Bar by night. They switch the signs out and everything. Its pretty amazing.
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Dawn Tower
This place basically sells legal crack. Its amazing. I was chatting with a girl at a different roaster, and she mentioned that she goes to Sterling on her day off. I bought a bag the other day to have a source at home, and it brewed up perfectly with my cheap French press. I highly recommend their cold brew. I unwittingly bought some at 3pm once, and wasnt able to sleep that night.
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Hannah Colett
This is my all time favorite coffee spot in Portland. The staff is very attentive and friendly. The seating is quaint but comfortable. It almost feels like a small hole in the wall coffee shop in Paris. The chairs tea is amazing but everything I have tried was excellent. The small pastries are local and tasty. Try the espresso with sparkling water to truly taste their excellent beans.
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Muhammad Khalifa
Nicely focused menu in an intimate spot with knowledgeable and informative staff. Loved the drip coffee side to provide a foil to the espresso, it was well chosen (In this case the espresso was a natural-processed lot of Limmu Kossa and the drip was a washed Ethiopian from a different region), and the snifter was a nice, uncommon-but-extremely-logical vehicle for the shot.
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Andrew Nelson
One of the classier cafes in Portland, with just the fundamentals but plenty of skill. This is owned by the same people as Coffeehouse Northwest down the street. Try both of their espresso roasts for $5
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Kevin Chung
I had an absolutely fantastic time here. Its a cozy compact space conducive to catching up with a friend or striking a conversation with the very friendly baristas. Also, fantastic coffee!
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Muhammad Azz-al-arab
This is the best coffee Ive had in Portland. Absoultely delicious and flavorful. I can still taste the roast of their coffee as Im writing this. Friendly staff. I tried the caramel latte.
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Matthew Gast
Hands-down one of the best coffee places in Portland. I had a cinnamon roll that was divine, and as the staff pointed out, its a medieval recipe for what eventually became a morning bun.
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Veronica Gouvier
Excellent roasts, cozy layout, and incredible drinks. In the evening, the space is transformed into M Bar, you can stop by for great happy hour deals on beer or wine.
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Cole Herning
One of my favorite coffee places in this neighborhood. Small place, big taste. The barista are great and friendly here. Great espresso. Good prices. Will be back
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Alex Banks-Watson
Love the tiny sign on the street, no neon here. Espresso comes in a whisky glass and tastes awesome. And the Barista are super friendly and into it. Awesomeness!
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Jeannette Warren
The Blendo Stupendo is a lovely espresso roast for home cappucis. Not too dark, not too light. The people here are always so nice a make a proper drink too.
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Ashley and Jordan
Pint-sized and an excellent brie baguette. Not absolutely worth driving across Portland for, but a good option if you are nearby. Very friendly service.
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Greg Moore
This is my favorite coffee shop in PDX, and Ive been to at least 2 dozen. This is one of a couple that I repeatedly come back to. Fantastic.
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S Li
Incredible place to get coffee. I loved their single origin Kenya espresso. So far one of the top 5 coffee joints I tried around the globe.
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Dan Beltramo
Nice hole-in-the-wall cafe; not much in terms of indoor seating, but their friendliness and quality of coffee more than make up for it
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Abby Farber
More PDX Java scene - excellent coffee in a tiny place but excellent vibe! I bought some beans cause I liked their grind so much.
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Cameron Perkins
Best coffee shop in Portland. Great staff and even better coffee + interesting special drinks that you wont find anywhere else.
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Andre Kazadayev
Small shop serving 2 espresso options and 1 filter/pour over option. Very good specialty coffee. Not a huge selection.
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Adam Hillis
Excellent coffee with baristas that know what theyre doing and what theyre talking about. One of Portlands best.
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Noel Dong
My favourite local coffee haunt. No WiFi but you dont need it. Turns into M Bar at night for the beer drinkers.
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Madhu A
Cappuccino was great tasting but pretty lukewarm. Make sure to ask for a hotter version if you like it so.
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Melanie Davis
Excellent coffee -- even the decaf. Space is cozy in an inviting way. Staff are friendly and understated.
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Daniel Davila
Coffee is great Small and cozy NO WIFI Only one electrical outlet Staff is cool
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Christina Morra
Easily the best latte and cappuccino Ive had in Portland, and perhaps beyond.
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Mark Exposito
Great local place for coffee. I love that the baristas wear ties.
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Andrew A Avi
Great neighborhood place to lounge. Great coffee too.
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Adele Evans
Great place to sit and have a latte. Friendly servers.
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Grant Lechner
Really cozy small cafe. Has pretty wonderful coffee!
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Allison Howells
Amazing coffee, really friendly and fast staff.
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Katherine Dulgeroff
Cozy, friendliest baristas, AMAZING coffee.
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Tiffany Taylor
The baristas were so stylish. Great coffee!
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Jason Morefield
Friendly staff and delicious coffee drinks
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Jeff Jacobson-Swartfager
Okay coffee, cute shop. Snarky baristas.
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Calvin Prewitt
Arguably the best coffee in Portland.
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Christiana Nadolny
The mocha I had here was magical. ✨☕
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Michael Wustmans
Great coffee, really nice staff!
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Bill Tomer
Best coffee in town hands down!!
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Jeff Walenta
Best coffee roaster in Portland.
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heinztools heinztools.com
excellent neighborhood coffee
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Rachel Rothstein
Teeny tiny but amazing latte!
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Marshall Steeves
Delicious and small!
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david cohen
coffee roasting
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Dave Insley
Very nice place
