If I could give a negative star, I would. We waited about 30 minutes before we went up to the counter to ask where our coffees were, and they had not even started making it until we asked them even though there were 3 people working (They all seemed to be taking a break?). Apparently there was a photo shoot happening , which boggles my mind why they would choose to do that on a busy Sunday morning. So of course, this made the workers have to step aside and take ANOTHER break. When we finally asked, it seemed like they completely forgot. Then we waited another 30-45 minutes for our food. I passed the kitchen a couple times to go to the restroom and saw there were a bunch of people in the kitchen and a couple servers standing around, while food just sat on the counter getting cold. I cannot imagine what everyone was doing, as the cafe was not that busy. Then as we waited, we watched everyone else around us get food, even though they were behind us in line. Finally, after an hour and a half, we just got up and asked for a refund on our food. Thankfully, they did not give us any push back and we got a refund. The coffee was super watered down and tasteless. As a business owner, I cannot fathom how I could employ that many people to do nothing. Do yourself a favor and go down the street and go to Elephants, that was what we did and we got good food in a timely manner and it was cheaper. This place was a waste of time on our precious Sunday morning.

Im giving 3 stars purely for the problems in service that seem mostly down to organization and not attitude on behalf of the staff. I like this place, am local to it and I want it to do well, but every time I visit, there’s a problem - food misordered, late, cold, lost, unavailable; out of cutlery, unable to find tables to deliver food etc. They also have some ongoing battle with the music - one moment it’s off, the next it’s blaring out, then the song is changed, and then turned off again. It just seems the place is too big for the staffing levels, and perhaps disorganized cause it doesn’t even need to be busy for things to go wrong. As I write this, I just overheard a woman’s meal had gone completely missing and she had waited a long while for it. Exactly the same thing happened to me on a prior visit, after waiting 40 minutes. So it isn’t unique to my experience. Staff are friendly (apologetic!) and the coffee is excellent, and I enjoy most of the food I eat here. I even like the local art they showcase. I just hope they figure out their workflow and staffing levels. One suggestion I have is to replace your order numbers with more visible ones. Often it seems like the wait staff can’t see them! And they are small and lack contrast. Don’t let this put you off, I enjoy this cafe. I simply need to not be in a hurry when I visit.

I want so badly to give JoLa 5 stars. I love them and I'll keep going back but they are horribly inconsistent and it's frustrating. Their food is really, really good...if it's made correctly. And the counter service for drinks is great...but the food can take up to a half hour or more on a bad day. Everywhere is short staffed right now so I offer a lot of understanding and allowance for that. But the quality of their food is different everytime. Their biscuits, which are sometimes soft and fluffy and incredible, have also been served to me dry, or burnt, if they haven't run out of them altogether. Last time I ordered a breakfast burrito there which was supposed to come with cheese and chipotle mayo but definitely had neither. I've had several experiences where something I ordered was made incorrectly. But then I've had several other breakfast and lunch orders there that are great! Their smoothies and drinks are great also. I always get the Super Trooper smoothie and it's really fresh and well balanced. The art, staff, and seating (both indoor and outdoor) are all wonderful. Sigh. I'll keep coming back but here's to hoping for some improved consistency.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

JoLa Cafe on the coffee and breakfast side of the business (original part) is quite good and why this doesn't have a single star. It's a decent breakfast place, much better than the other cafe up the street on Corbett that has a pachyderm in its name. The dinner (what was once the Corbett Fish House) was terrible as of at least this week. About a quarter of the menu was unavailable, including the gravy that went with the fried chicken which the kitchen couldn't/wouldn't remake. The waitress on two different occasions set down the wrong drink that either was for another of the four tables or simply wrong. The $14 burger medium rare burger that came out gray-brown in its thin middle and $15 butternut squash pasta my partner and I settled on given the limited selection tasted like reheated Sysco food. Alcohol ordered during happy hour was priced regular but it was apparent the restaurant was in some disarray, so like the nearly inedible burger and pasta not worth mentioning. Fries were good. It was nice to sit outside. We'll never have dinner here again but likely still return for beverages or breakfast, which hasn't been bad the past three years and half a dozen times we've had it.

Picked this location for happy hour with friends because I had been curious about it for awhile. We arrived at 4:30 and by 6:30 we still didn’t have any food. We had to flag down the servers multiple times just to order food and drinks. Ultimately one of us went inside to see what the hold up was after about 45 mins of waiting for our order; the two servers were inside talking at the bar and seemed confused what we needed. Apparently, our food tickets never printed and nothing was being prepared but somehow our server thought we had already received everything, eaten it, and had the table cleared (never having checked on us). Instead of resolving the issue and being apologetic, the servers were dismissive and condescending. We had to wait another 15 minutes just to pay for our drinks (because at this point we had no interest in eating their food). Our table was very understanding for an hour and 45 minutes but our patience ran out. The lack of customer service was inexcusable and extremely disappointing. At this point, I don’t see ever returning.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other

After spending $16 for lox on toast and a latte 20 minutes ago I'm still waiting, not really even sure how to get my food. People are returning cold food. A disillusioned barista told me to go around the corner. There some unconcerned young kid confirmed my order could get made but did very little to install hope that it would. The staff move like characters in a Kafka novel. They seem to be suffering an existential crisis that brought them to this cafe simultaneously and without warning. They are still taking orders furiously. The orders go in but nothing comes out. I'm sure that contributes to the mystery of it all. They know something should happen, but it never does. Yet the time passes. There is this one guy. He brings the clean cups to the barrista. He does so with them stacked awkwardly in his hands. Since he does not use a tray or tub I assume their cleaning is his craft, which he carefully engages in with a precision and care I cannot fathom. In groups of 4 and 5 the cups are delivered. Then he goes back to return in irregular intervals with more. This guy gets it.

I had an odd experience, but my guess is that generally you’re going to have a great time here. Cons/weird experiences: they forgot to make one of our drinks (they eventually made it when we went up and asked). We ordered pulled pork hash, but we got the mount hood Benedict (although our server said it was the hash). When we asked our server about it a minute later, he doubled down, saying that it very definitely *was* the hash, and then he explained *why* it was the hash. All this was super confusing because we saw two biscuits and gravy instead of hollandaise sauce, onions, and bell peppers. After a very confusing five minutes of debating amongst ourselves and feeling like we had been gaslit, I went up to the counter to talk to someone else, confirmed it definitely was the Mt. Hood, and we got the hash just a minute later. Conclusion: the food was incredible, and I’m just going to assume our server had an off day. I’ll definitely be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

Lovely little spot. Plenty of great pastries, mostly croissants :) got raspberry and almond. Caramel and matcha latte spot on. Ordered breakfast here a couple days ago and was great, ordered takeout today because I’m not a huge fan of having to grab all of my own silverware, water, and buss my own table. I like to have service. I think they kind of use their dining style as a reason for their bad service. They don’t really seem like they care whether you get your food or drinks, just want to clear space and continue other orders. Ordered takeout and they didn’t even call my name (or not loud enough, anyway), I don’t know how long it was sitting on the counter. She never told me where to pick it up in the first place. Think I’ll just come here for pastries and coffee from now on
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–50
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Curbside pickup: No

Man, I used to really love this place when I first came into the neighborhood. However, lately it has gone completely downhill and I will no longer be giving this place my money. The last many times I have come here I have not received my correct order. Once I came in to pick up an online order and it took an additional 40 minutes. When I got into the car and down the street my avocado sandwich had nothing but egg & cheese on it, missing over half the Ingredients. Asked for a “champagne classic” (a mimosa-like cocktail) and got nothing but bad champagne in a glass with what was mostly likely a 3 day old pastry. I really don’t complain often and I know that they have been short-staffed and that the food industry is tough, but there are no excuses for this kind of poor service. I feel that giving 2 stars is nice of me but considering it hasn’t always been this way and the staff are nice I will be a *little* forgiving.

We live in the neighborhood and have dined in several times. We stopped in today at about 3:55 p.m. There were at least 6 customers still dining in. We immediately walked to the pastry case to look at something to take to-go. A few minutes later an employee walked past us and said "Sorry we're closed. We close at 4." as he was walking by. Since we were interested in taking a few pastries to-go, it would have been nice to have them offer at least that service, or maybe say something like "I see you're looking at pastries. We close at 4 but would you like to take something to go?". Especially since we walked in before 4 and there were still people dining in. Instead we drove to Zupans and spent $30 on a dessert and cookies. We tried to support our local café, especially since we like keeping nice places in our neighborhood, but I felt like the brush off we received was very poor customer service.

Great little coffee shop / breakfast or lunch spot. Conveniently located right off of Corbett Ave. They have a multitude of coffee/tea options and as many pastry varieties as you could ever want. Side note: their menu says most items can also be made gluten free, if that applies to you. Also features plenty of tables for outdoor seating. Parking is mainly on-street, so be prepared that you might have to walk a block or two during busier times. Met my bestie for breakfast this morning and had the single best slice of Avocado Toast that I have ever had in my life! It was to die for! I know I am going to have to come back soon because this toast will be creeping my dreams from now on. It’s just that good. Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself. It’ll make a believer out of you.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20

Went on a Sunday afternoon around 3pm and all the tables were full of people working on laptops. There were several communal tables for people to share while working. Seems to be a spot where people go to work by themselves, not a good spot for groups. Got a hot chocolate, which was syrupy sweet. Not a fan. They had a nice selection of pastries. Croissant was good. Buttery but not greasy, crisp and flaky but not overcooked. Bread pudding of the day (banana) was excellent, not too sweet. The atmosphere did not seem particularly kid friendly, since it was full of people quietly working. They did have high chairs available. There was a small play area that contained a kid sized table with a few toys. There was no changing table in the bathroom.

I went to three diffirent coffee shops in a matter of 1.5 hours. I wanted a regular pour over but the barista at the time commented at my descision. I went to TWO other coffee stores with no pour options. When I came to this location the head barista said I would enjoy the drip coffee with half the price and no wait. I waited for over 90 minutes to have my cup of coffee because the barista thought it would be better than what I wanted. I want a fresh cup of coffee. regardless if it takes 5 minutes or 30 minutes. there's a reason I wait for coffee. I hope next time they take the time with my order because I am never in a rush when it comes to great things.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–10

Really good food. Had the Hood River Benedict, and the pulled pork was excellent with the nicely soft egg and thick gravy. The potatoes were a nice surprise with added flaky salt. Was surprised that the barista made a good macchiato and cortado. The large space is nicely broken up into three seating sections plus a small bar and outdoor seating, so it feels like a smaller restaurant. The only downside is the lack of parking, so ride share if you can.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Eggs Benedict
Parking space
Difficult to find parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking

Great place to work. Great food. Nice atmosphere especially during the weekday when it isn’t too busy. The place is divided into two separate sections. It is really nice since you can have a nice brunch experience or choose to use it as a work cafe depending on where you are located. I used it more as a work place so my review is more on that. The Curry Chicken Salad (Chicken Waldorf) was good (I think there is better but it was good for what it was) and couldn’t really complain with the side of chips. The ambiance was nice and would highly recommend here to come work or grab some brunch.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Severely disappointed, this place used to be my number one favorite spot to go to in the city. I could get a good coffee and a burrito and be pretty happy. I don't know what happened but the last 3 months I keep coming back and every time I return the quality gets worse and worse. It went from having to wait an hour to get a burrito and fries and then the kids and the kitchen annoyed with me because I'm upset that my food is cold. Every single time I keep telling myself I'm not coming back and I come again hoping it's going to be like it used to be and it's not. I will not be returning, I am more disappointed than you can imagine.
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5

Pros: Nice workers, average coffee, charming outdoor tables, nice neighborhood with close proximity to my kids school Cons: Bakery. Everything I tried so far tastes stale and/or too sweet. Example: Croissants. I tried to buy at least 3 different times because they are my sons favorite and each time taste like they have been sitting there for a very long time. They are so stale and bland, it is almost hard to swallow. I also tried avocado toast once and it was okay but hey how could one go wrong by putting an avocado spread on a toast. Hence 3 star only goes to super nice employees and outdoor settings.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

Typically always try to leave a good review of every place but this one was memorable…not in a good way and we’re a family of foodies Extra hard and dry waffle (Name:Stuff on it waffle) which didn’t fit the description on the menu (Blueberry and Lemon), couldn’t finish it had literately NO Moisture Smoothie (Nutty Professor) was really dry and stiff…weird to express about a drink but an experience we had none the less. Had to throw it away. Thick and unable to consume. Customer service was barely there. Hopefully it was just an off day, don’t plan to go back. Paid close to $100 and left hungry
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–30

I miss when it was smaller and personal with a smaller menu. 2 times they messed up the same order: brought me the wrong sandwich and tried to correct it but than brought the sandwich without the items listed on the menu. I was nice and polite but than the biscuit and egg was cold after they attempted to fix the order. I would definitely as a manager apologize and offer at least a free cup of coffee. Too LA for me now. I spent many years studying here when I was in graduate school and want to like it still, but way different vibe and customer service is just not there anymore.
Food: 2
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 2

Changing my review, as things seem to have changed recently. Still amazing service, Tai is the best! Always super friendly and accommodating. Great atmosphere with 80's metal tunes playing on weekend mornings However, ingredients/portions have changed and food hasn't been anywhere near as great as on previous visits. Almost everything we normally order now tastes Applebee's-quality-esque. Seeing signs of another fantastic local spot cutting corners, paving their way to the spiral of corporate-minded demise (refilling Portland Ketchup Company bottles with Heinz, come on now! ‍♀️)

Jola has expanded. Sadly the Corbet fish house didn't make it, but the coffee house took over. So there is A LOT of space now. There are a long row of picnic tables outside on the sidewalk. Really sweet! The Red Rooibos tea was delicious. Sweet little neighborhood up the hill from the Willamette River.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Dietary restrictions
They had lots of GEM gluten free baked goods options. Also they had lots of milk alternatives for my tea.
Parking
There is street parking and a small parking lot.

We really liked the food! My friend got a breakfast burrito and I got a Belgian waffle with a side of sausage patties. The problem was with the drinks. I got a hot tea-- and there was nothing out to service it. No sugar or sugar substitutes or cream etc. That was fine, I just drank it as is. But my friend got a pineapple smoothie. When she went in after 5 minutes to get it it was still going in the blender. Someone started to make it and forgot and just left it. Then she stood there for another 5 minutes or so while the staff ignored her and the smoothie.

I ordered the mt hood Benedict for breakfast. I was really looking forward to trying this dish. Pulled pork with biscuits and gravy, how could that miss. It wasn't disgusting bad, it was dry and tasteless bad. I'm sure the gravy was homemade because it was so blan. Pulled pork was dried out and also lacked any flavor. I'm left confused about how this turned out so bad. Super bummed out. Great coffee, good atmosphere.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 5

Weekend Brunch Menu. Chai tea latte, Chicken and waffles and braised pork Benedict. Fried chicken was gluten free and very delicious, but waffle not gluten free. Gravy is very tasty but not gluten free. 3 beers available. Gluten free bread available to substitute. Potatoes very tasty with sea salt. Wish pork was seasoned just a tad more. Many local tea options. Food came out very fast, 10min wait once the order was in. (Sunday@11AM) Friendly staff. Prices acceptable. Order at counter. Did not seem to have Apple Pay. Would visit again.

Has a really nice experience here for our new year's brunch. Ordered the mushroom toast and Hungarian mushroom soup. Order was pretty quick, and our food got out in good time. The staff were very friendly. As far as the food, it was excellent. They had a lot of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Real nice place, hope to be back soon!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Not sure
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

The food is incredible but their hospitality when you question the portion is beyond my expectations. They remade my amazing brunch bowl and gave us a coffee card for next time for the wait. Seems like today they are dealing with 2 coffee grinders down during a busy Saturday brunch time. Thank you to this small business for keeping their head up during a hard day and also keeping customers happy. The food here is insane yummy
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–50

The staff were all lovely, and it was a great place to get some work done, but if you are vegan, you may not have a good experience. I spoke to someone on the phone and also in person who gave me incorrect information about which foods were vegan-friendly. After ordering and paying, I was informed that even the bread and fries are not vegan. They served me something else instead, but the experience left a lot to be desired. Just something to keep in mind if you're vegan and looking for a good coffee shop...

Coffee is good. The food is not. We waited 50 minutes for our food. It should never take that long for two meals, and the place was not packed. Maybe they are short staffed and need another cook, I am not sure. I ordered the pulled pork Benedict, the egg was fully cooked inside and the pork was bland. My husband ordered the sausage breakfast sandwich with "tomato jelly" that was just bad salsa.
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3

Cute location nested in a residential area. Great food too! Casual spot for some weekend brunch. Lots of seating too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Eggs Benedict
Vegetarian options
They usually had a vegetarian option for all the dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free street parking
Parking
Lots of spots near residential area

Awful food, even worse service. Took over two hours to get our meals. We complained once and didnt get any answers. Everybody was getting annoyed by the long wait times, and some got refunds. I was not so lucky. After wasting my entire morning waiting, my food finally arrived cold and about half of the normal portion size. I like supporting local places, but Jola is a joke. Don't waste your time or money supporting this place. Complete failure.
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–50

Delicious food, casual atmosphere, helpful staff! Careful with the hot toddy- every sip felt like I was doing a shot. Would love to try the lavender margarita! (But I’m already wasted 1/5 of the toddy in…)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Breakfast Sandwich
Dietary restrictions
I’m dairy- free and it was easy to order and be accommodated here!

Wow! I can’t wait to come back here on my next trip up to Portland! That was the best blta I have ever had! Amazing coffee and incredible service! It was busy when I got here so there was a small wait for my food but I got my coffee within minutes so this was fine and geez was the food worth the wait! Can’t wait to bring my fiancé here on my next visit! *note that I did receive more chips than this I just ate some before taking the picture *
Service
Dine in

The food is pretty good, but they ask for large gratuity on the screen when checking out, yet they don’t offer any service other than delivering food to the table. I ordered a $15 burrito, which did not come with any sides.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3
Recommendation for vegetarians
Somewhat recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Vegetarian menu or section

This was our first visit and we have been in the area since 1962. I ordered the Country Bowl and it was very, very delicious. We will be back. Only minus rating would be the coffee. Love good old country strong coffee
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Parking
Hard to find parking. Not sure where the workers park but if they park on the sidei think they should park on the street and leave it for customers

10/5! Girls trip to Portland and this was one of the best cafes I’ve been to. The quality of their menu is just so amazing we went every day for breakfast during our stay in Portland. Highly recommend their feta and spinach pastry and their Belmont breakfast bowl.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Not sure
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

Great customer service and coffee. The Missus got the veggie bowl and LOVED it. I got the biscuits and gravy and (spoiled by an aunt from the South) found the biscuits a little too dense and gravy a little bland. Definitely going back again though and I know I can be picky with food like biscuits and gravy, Philly cheese steaks and Reubens so don't avoid the biscuits and gravy unless you are picky too. Awesome weekend breakfast place for 2 or a 5 top!

Night before Thanksgiving is probably not the best time to rate a joint but that's when we were there. Extremely limited menu. I think 4 items. Brussels sprouts were mostly just leaves. Fish tacos were kinda meh. Sweet potato fries were quite nice. Not much of a beer selection, at least this night. Bartender made some decent cocktails. We did have great coffee a few days later in the café though.
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Very nice atmosphere to hang out with friends and linger over a cup of good coffee. When I stopped in, the wait was pretty long as I think that (like many places lately), they were short staffed. Despite the pressure, the gentleman ringing up my coffee was friendly. I haven't tried the food yet, but might next time!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–10
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

Lovely local brunch spot. Order at counter, food was a bit slow to come out but a lovely spot to meet a friend and spend some time chatting. I ordered the pulled pork hash and it was only ok. Potatoes were par cooked and they forgot the hollandaise sauce. Because of that, it was a bit bland. We will try again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5

I wish I could give it 4.5 stars. I love this place and visit semi-regularly. The art rotates frequently from local artists which is so fun. Great drinks and pastries and meals. If the wait gets a bit long, they’re thoughtful in communicating with you about it. Overall, a great place to visit solo or with the fam. Indoor and outdoor seating is also a nice touch.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

Came for breakfast and coffee. Lovely space and lots of room to sit and be comfortable. Smells amazing in here with freshly baked croissants!! Coffee/lattes were delish and everything came out fast. Staff were lovely too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Croissants, Oat Milk Mocha Latte, Breakfast Sandwich

We ordered takeout on our way north on the 5, ordering the gluten free halibut fish and chips, as well as a provolone turkey melt. They were rather busy, so a few things seem to have been omitted, specifically the special salts on our fries, and the avocado and tomato on the turkey melt. The flavors were pretty good, I would love to come back when they are less slammed / beyond covid times.

Stopped by for breakfast before adventuring around Portland. The croissants were flaky and delicious and the Irish Coffee was some of the best I have ever had! I don't know if it was just the bean blend or the brown sugar whipped cream. Either way highly recommended this awesome cafe !
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

Very tasty place for both breakfast and lunch. Recommend the pour over coffee and lox on toast, but pulled pork sandwich if you are in the mood for something a bit bigger. Friendly staff and welcoming indoor and outdoor seating.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Recommended dishes
Lox Toast, Pulled Pork Sandwich

It’s never too busy here midday during the week. Plenty of space and I always see remote workers or students camped out at tables here. I like the space, the offerings, and the location. The menu is good, with a wide variety of pastries, and the coffee is excellent. The prices are typical for Portland. I have yet to try the cocktails, but they sound delicious.

Their food has always been mediocre. Lattes always room temp with no flavor. If you order a Belgian waffle online for pickup there is a picture of a beautiful waffle with fresh fruit and you end up getting strawberry jam with soggy strawberries not freshly sliced. Truth is one of the options close to where a lot of people live so they go there to get ok food.

This was an amazing place I came to during my visit to Portland last week. The service, food, and location were great that I repeated my visit four times while I was there. Thanks to the staff for helping with options. I will certainly be going back when I visit Oregon again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$30–50

Had No Idea This Gem Existed! I just had the best steak salad EVER. The roasted mushrooms were delicious, light on the dressing, great melding of flavors. For vegetarians, it would be super good without the steak. Now I have to keep going back to try all the other menu items! Staff is friendly and fun and clearly very creative foodies. Run don't walk!

I kept passing by this place at the most inopportune of times, so I made a point early on Sunday morning to drop in before the city was in full swing. The cappuccino, made with the best espresso that I have had in Portland. The croissant, although not truly French, was decent. And the barista, as warm as the cappuccino and as sweet as the croissant.

Lovely coffee shop with food! The barista was super friendly and makes a seriously great latte. Love the outside seating. And the chocolate croissant - melt in your mouth. I will be back the next time I’m in town!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great spot in South Portland for lunch, coffee, hanging out. Chill atmosphere and plenty of space and tables, even for a party of five. Avacado toast, sandwiches, salads, brownies, all were delicious and made well. The coffee was spot on as well. Service was nice, they were quick enough. Chill place, recommended for lunch and coffee. Enjoy!

love the coffee here. the food is also good but slooooooooow, which is ok if you're hanging out for a while anyway. also for some reason they crank the music up to 11 (it's good music, don't get me wrong)—maybe they're trying to drive people out to speed up service? not sure. I would recommend and I'll be back but probably "to go."

Great place! Cute, local, and they always have great art hanging up. If you don’t like tomato jam, be sure to make sure it’s not on whatever food item you order. It’s default on most of not all of their breakfast sandwiches. The staff is always friendly and genuinely wants you to have a good experience. Customer service gets an A+!

Great neighborhood coffee/food spot. We stayed at a nearby hotel and stopped in a couple of times. Great coffee and fresh made pastries. Service is slow as everyone seems to know the staff and likes talking. Staff is very friendly. Would visit again.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–10

Great coffee and decent breakfast. They have community tables and wifi if you need to work or study. However, it is consistently busy and has music going so not the greatest if looking for a quiet place to read/focus. Staff is super nice and friendly and the art is rotating with options to buy. Overall a great neighborhood spot!

Had the chicken and waffles this Sunday for brunch and it was the best fried chicken I’ve ever had! Rivals any of the best in Portland. I also really enjoyed the gravy and the waffles was perfectly crispy. Others in our group really enjoyed the Bloody Mary as well as the Benedict. Will definitely return! Cute ambiance!

Needed something for breakfast on the drive back from wine country to the airport and found this little gem by accident. Excellent coffee and fantastic food with tasty hollandaise for the eggs benedict. Dinged one star because they shouldn't use pre-poached eggs which were cold. Staff was very friendly.

Dine-in seating!! with spacious 6-ft distancing and good airflow. Friendly, courteous staff. Delicious coffee. Menu is beyond a coffee shop menu. Excellent burritos-- not huge but delicious. The varied and creative menu makes it hard to decide what to order, so I'll just have to come back soon. ;-)

We live in milwaukie and this is our 2d visit both times the food was great but I drink 2+ cups of coffee during breakfast. They charge 1$ for refills. I don't know of any other restaurants that charge for refills. There are many restaurants between this place and milwaukie. We will not be back.

Waited an hour for food, which came out wholly unseasoned (like not even salt). There was only one person in the kitchen, who seemed extremely new. However, the cold brew was very good - great depth of flavor.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–30

This little restaurant has everything and it is clean bathrooms are kept clean the staff is really nice . Staff is all over your every want and need you should have top-notch little hideout with really great food must eat great job
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

By far the nicest people in Portland. My wife and I came out for a vacation, and the hospitality here was above and beyond. We ate here every day to support their business. The breakfast sandwichs and coffee were delicious, and reasonably price. I definitely recommend stopping in.

Food was served in a timely manner. Service was moderately welcoming. Food was good. Atmosphere wasn't very welcoming. It felt like here, eat, go.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

. Menu was too big for kitchen staff. Had avocado tomato breakfast sandwich, it had about 1/4 cup of avocado spread (like guacamole) on it. Bread was not toasted properly. This place needs a stronger focus of what it's good at. Coffee and Tea latte were pretty decent. …

Very cozy neighborhood Cafe, excellent food & coffee. Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Will definitely be a regular hang out spot for me.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Yummy food, and the drip coffee was great! Not 5 stars because the service took so long. We were there fairly early and it didn't seem like they were too busy yet, but it still took nearly 15 minutes to get us avocado toast. But very clean shop, with a cute feel.

Beautiful spot in a beautiful neighborhood! Got a veggie bowl, looked and tasted awesome! One of the best veggie bowls I have ever had for brunch! Couldn’t resist and got a blueberry scone as a dessert, totally worth it. Coffee is also pretty great. …

Really good coffee, I had the oatmilk mocha. We also had the countryside breakfast burrito. Really tasty and it totally hit the spot. Service was friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was inviting. I will definitely be returning to try the jola hot toddy

Both times I've been here, the Belgium waffle is completely burnt..I gave them the benefit of the doubt but it was the same. I surely hope it's not how Jola prepares it intentionally cause that'd be sad. Anywho, can't comeback for that reason. Sorry.

Such a lovely place! Doggo friendly, outside seating and even a small parking area. It does get busy on the weekends!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Only one person in line but it took almost 20 mins for a simple latte. The latte was very good, but the time it took to make had a negative impact on the time available to talk with my colleague.
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Excellent for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We ordered the beef bourguignon family dinner tonight and it was awesome. Our order was ready in 20 minutes. Everything was packaged up nicely and cooked to perfection. Such a great neighborhood spot!

Good coffee and drinks but the food is completely mediocre. It’s pretty fairly priced though so not much to knock. Nice ambience to study with friends or alone
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

Really great atmosphere and coffee, I also can recommend the breakfast burrito. The space is very large, should be easy to find a table and a great neighborhood to walk your dog too.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Frustrated by the music… they turn it up so loud that it’s impossible to think, let alone have a conversation. Food is ok, espresso was very nice, service was “too cool for school.”
Service
Dine in
Price per person
$1–10

Nice spot. Great coffee, especially the mocha! Great staff. And pretty good food. I loved the waffles but the breakfast burrito was just good, not amazing. Definitely worth the visit for the coffee and awesome staff.

Excellent coffee, good pastries, nice brunch options if you’re not in a hurry, and really pleasant indoor and outdoor seating! They also have a rotating exhibit of local artists.
Service
Dine in

I really enjoyed my breakfast sausage croissant and cappuccino, plus the artwork on the walls. The place was busy but not overwhelming. I will definitely be back. Staff was very nice too!

Coffee & pastries are delicious, food is not great. Still a lovely neighborhood Cafe to get work done or meet up friends
Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I had the avocado toast and a burrito, both of which were fantastic! My complements to the chef!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

Excellent food with an amazing staff! Both spacious and cozy vibes can be found here.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Coffee, bakery, lunch & beyond .. JoLa offers delicious food & drink and a relaxed indoor / outdoor vibe. Highly recommend !

amazing food! lox toast was just special.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$10–20

Coffee is amazing and the staff are all very welcoming and helpful!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

Always great coffee and service! Just prepare to wait since they are so popular. The sign of a great coffee shop!!

Service was terrible, understaffed, would not recommend for a Sunday brunch
Food: 1
Service: 1

Roasted vegetables ciabatta Panini This is a notable café, haven't been so fulfilled. …

Large space, lots of seating, good menu, healthy cafe food with deserts. Pleasant cafe love it!

Love the vibe of this place, plenty of tables, cool music. More importantly good coffee

Really excellent coffee and sandwiches. Staff is pleasant to interact with as well.