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Fully vegan & plant-based artisan coffee shop offering a range of traditional coffee and espresso beverages with plant-based milk alternatives. Also offers light snack options from a selection of popular local bakeries including scones, croissants, muffins and cookies. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-2:00pm.
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537 SE Ash St (at SE Grand and SE Ash), Portland, Oregon, USA, 97214
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Last update on 14 Dec 2023 by hilaurious1
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Added by ExquisiteCreatures on 04 Jun 2023
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22 Reviews
First Review by OperationChowhound
BabiCharming
Points +110
Happy we found this place - Edit
If you’re looking for a fantastic all-vegan coffee shop, Exquisite Creatures Coffee is absolutely worth a visit.
Read moreWe tried the Pistachio Meadow Latte, the Peanut Butter Latte, and the Classic Breakfast Sandwich—and everything was delicious. The Pistachio Meadow Latte was smooth with just the right amount of lavender flavor, while the Peanut Butter Latte was rich, creamy, and yummy. The Classic Breakfast Sandwich was incredibly satisfying and full of flavor.
Beyond the food and drinks, the café has a great low-key, welcoming vibe that’s perfect for relaxing or catching up with a friend or family. The staff were patient, friendly, and happy to answer questions and make recommendations, which made the experience even better.
Whether you’re vegan or just looking to try something new, Exquisite Creatures Coffee is definitely a spot I’d recommend. We’ll definitely be back!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-28
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NoaSakai
Points +986
Perfect croissant 🥐 - Edit
○almond croissant
Read more○pesto danish
○classic breakfast sandwich ($10)
○pistachio meadow latte ($8)
○peanut butter latte ($8)
✨Review✨
Everything here is completely plant based, and the café itself is super stylish and inviting!☘️🦉
The croissants were amazing. They actually had those beautiful flaky layers that make a great croissant, and they were both soft and crispy at the same time. The almond croissant wasn’t overly sweet, which was exactly my preference. 💕 The savory Danish was also incredibly delicious and definitely put a smile on my face!🥐
There were so many latte options that it was hard to choose😂, but I went with the Pistachio Meadow Latte. 🍵 You can choose either matcha or espresso, and I picked matcha. 💚 It had a rich pistachio flavor while still keeping that pleasant matcha bitterness. Absolutely delicious!
There isn’t a lot of seating inside, but the café has beautiful artwork and a very aesthetic atmosphere. 🎨The staff were also incredibly kind and welcoming.🌼
⏰ One tip: I visited around 9:30 a.m. on a weekend, and the pastry case was full. By around 10:30 a.m., it was almost empty! If you’re hoping to try their pastries, I’d definitely recommend getting there early.
A beautiful plant based café with delicious pastries, creative drinks, and a lovely atmosphere. I’d happily come back again! 😆🌷
Updated from previous review on 2026-06-22
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JuliaEarl
Points +65
Great! - Edit
I ordered a Chai and the egg and cheese sandwich. So good!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-10
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FatmaBahri
Points +553
Cozy! - Edit
Both lattés I had were yummy! I also opted for a chocolate croissant, which was very good too.
Read moreStaff, as well as owners, were nice to talk to😄
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herbivorousjane
Points +139
So cozy! - Edit
Loved stopping into this little space. Great coffee and really tasty sandwiches, the miso aioli was incredible.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Everything tasted incredible
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DevinHicks
Points +344
Vegan Coffee Shop - Edit
Love this place! Friendly service and great drinks. Recommend checking it out.
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along112
Points +703
Cute little vegan coffee shop - Edit
They had several “specialty” lattes available and a small selection of vegan pastries. They also had breakfast sandwiches. I got the Popcorn Latte: buttery salty theatre which was DELISH, and my wife got the Oregon and Chill with matcha and Marionberry cold cream. Would highly recommend stopping by for one of their unique specialty lattes.
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vegali
Points +24
Best mocha of my life - Edit
As the title says! I was worried it would be crowded with minimal seating based on previous reviews, but there was still room inside and out around 10 on a Saturday. I got an iced mocha with oat milk (no further modifications) and it was delicious. I also appreciated the fact they use real dishware instead of just disposable plastic
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1AP1
Points +2730
Awesome coffee shop - Edit
Awesome drinks and nothing bad to say except I wish they had a bigger, more comfortable location.
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Caitlo
Points +186
Cozy spot - Edit
Super tasty vegan pastries and I really liked the breakfast sandwich! I asked the barista what they recommended and got the caramel popcorn latte. It was so yummy! The staff were very kind too😄will definitely be back next time we visit Portland!
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subterranean
Points +305
Cute little shop with perfect coffee - Edit
This coffee shop is awesome. The staff really know their craft. As a former barista, I'm a bit of a coffee snob, and this place gets it perfect.
Read morePros: Knowledgeable baristas, Friendly , Cute!
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trenityw
Points +1104
Yummy - Edit
Great chai tea latte and cinnamon muffin. Would definitely come back here
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annalisa.xcx
Points +78
my favorite morning place 💗 - Edit
amazing coffee and the loveliest staff. always happy to stop in and grab a latte on my morning walks
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weepymosquito
Points +1662
Cute Little Spot! - Edit
I was walking to the office and just happened to stumble on this spot by chance when I saw the plant-based sign on the front. So happy I did!
Read moreStaff was friendly, food was good, drink was excellent. Really cute spot.
I’m going to sound like the biggest complainer, but just a couple nitpicks:
- it felt crammed
- I’m one of ‘those people’ who prefers eating most of my food with a fork/knife. You’ll see in my photos how the plates they use are pretty incompatible with this workflow. So I was spilling food everywhere trying to eat it and eventually gave up and ate with my hands. I know this isn’t a problem for most people, but it was a bit frustrating on my end because I didn’t want to make a mess.
I don’t want to let the minor nitpicks distract from the positives:
- good food
- amazing pastries
- excellent drinks
(And yes, that’s the order of what I think is good to best) I still think about the tea I had there.
Pros: Drinks, Pastries, Environment
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jpoverud
Points +163
An excellent coffee and bre - Edit
Wonderful mocha’s… you must try the popcorn latte.. lovely pastries and delicious vegan breakfast sandwich!
Read morePros: Taste, Value for $, Service
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EmdotAlice
Points +6564
Good coffee and specialty drinks - Edit
I got my usual Americano here and it was good but pretty light. I would recommend an 8oz for Americanos here for a good espresso-water ratio. My partner got a “Carmel popcorn” iced latte and said it reminded him of a salt Carmel latte. We’ll probably visit again the next time we’re in Portland.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan
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NathanSlade
Points +88
Great little spot - Edit
Really friendly owners serving great coffee and tasty pastries
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wiseharts
Points +3495
Unique and fun - Edit
Maryberry Espresso Tonic had a lot going on, but surprisingly delightful with a beautiful presentation. The caramel corn latte was yummy, though sweet. Pastries from local bakeries are delicious.
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d2lo
Points +677
Great spot! - Edit
This is a super cool spot inside the shaft of an old freight elevator. It feels like a slice of old Portland. The staff is very kind and all of the food is vegan. For pastries they have a mix of Shoofly and another bakery. One of the best Americanos I’ve had in a long time.
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gderuwe
Points +209
Everything I hoped for - Edit
Unique seasonal special drinks, delicious food, and friendly service.
Read morePros: Friendly and engaging staff, Creative seasonal drinks and local eats, 100% plant based
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foon
Points +1771
Exquisite drinks - Edit
The espress-orange tonic is the most interesting and delicious coffee drink I’ve had in a long time. Super fresh scones and quick breads from Shoofly sealed the deal. I’m still sitting here and already excited to come back.
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OperationChowhound
Points +12992
Exquisite Visit - Edit
I ordered a chai tea and a cinnamon sugar Delicious Donut. I love pastries, but I wish they offered more food options.
Read morePros: all vegan, customer service, ambience
Cons: only food is pastries
ExquisiteCreatures
Thank you so much for visiting!
Read moreWe are still in start-up/soft opening mode, only being open for a few weeks, so a lot of learning and experimenting with what’s possible in our small space… we do have more food options on the way though (stay tuned for a fun take on a breakfast sandwich), so we hope to see you again soon!
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