Jim & Patty's Coffee

poonslang 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Beats starbucks by two miles – jim and patty cant stay away. After selling out the original franchise to Diedrich's for untold millions and even locking themselves out with a non-compete agreement the original coffee kids are back, this time with older countenances and annoying son in tow. The good news is that the desserts are astounding and the drinks are damn good. Now if they can just tone down that grinder noise that sounds like its a dentist drill and also put some sound deadening material around the place it would be ... read more

ffiore 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Simply the best- try the breakfast sandwiches! – Jim and Patty's is a staple in my life based on the habanero mocha alone. I love the combo of spicy and sweet; add coffee to the mix and you're in heaven. And if you're not into hot pepper, they have numerous other delicious coffee drinks. No one I have taken there has ever had a disappointing drink- and I've taken quite a few people! Unlike a previous reviewer, I have never received poor service here. Everyone has been fun and friendly. True, it may be slightly slower and mor... read more

tod46 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Bad investment and bad service/ overpriced drinks – First of all, I had reservations about going to the new coffee shop after Jim and Patty bilked their investors by cashing out on Coffee People and watching it tank. Secondly, I stood in line with two of my children for at least 10 minutes at a register that was apparently not in use. Patty walked by and did not say a thing, other than chat with her employee. After several minutes of standing and getting no attention, I finally asked the man in front of me making espresso if... read more

Joylie 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

The old favorite is still here. – The atmosphere was very relaxed and pleasant, the staff friendly and prompt, and the coffee, as always, delicious. Their attractive display of baked goods all looked appetizing. Like the reviewer before me, I can also recommend the sausage biscuit, which made a satisfying breakfast treat along with my cream-topped mocha. My main reason for posting a review, however, is to update the store hours: They ARE open on Sundays, from 8 - 4 p.m. 

PDXhaute 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Thee best in a city that offers many – Ditto on those awesome sausage biscuits, they seem to have slightly difference taste (for the better.) The regular pastry offerings are excellent, but I like it when Jim gets creative. I've tried a few yummy concoctions that seem to make their appearance only on rare ocassion. The coffees and mochas are so much better when you enjoy them there; the ceramic cups with ample whipped cream makes the difference over the cardboard cups. The recently added pizza is very good, but maybe add an ... read more

zehnkatzen 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Jim & Patty Robert ARE Portland Coffee – Our hearts were broken when Coffee People were sold and Diederich Coffee bowdlerized it. Jim and Patty rocked and ruled the bean in this town, and in Portland, coffee to us meant Coffee People, and they were everywhere. I remember good coffee, no backtalk, and heavenly oat cakes. We were thrilled to find out that they had a new coffee place. The coffee is just the way we remember; the pastries are just as good, the attitude just as hip. They even have old Coffee People decor! There is... read more

wjztrimmer 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Best of the Best – Stumptown coffee brewed by french press, amazing baked goods made on premises, funny & cocky baristas...all make J&P's my favorite coffee shop in Portland. I love sitting at the dining table and sharing space with other customers. When I'm more reclusive, it's time to sit on one of the plush leather couches. The coffeecake is all it claims to be and more...my favorite, "my beautiful cherry." 

madjoy 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

The Happiest Place on Earth – Nice folks serve you, yummy coffee cake greets you and fantastic coffee pours into your tummy.....is this heaven???? Princes cake......a reason to go IN and OF itself. The staff...amazing, funny, light hearted and wickedly quick on the humor draw....I like that in my coffee joint. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Taste a cup brewed by the original coffee people. – In Short Neighborhood cafes come and go, but Jim and Patty Roberts have been staples of the Portland coffee scene for years. They started (then sold) the Coffee People chain, and now run this down-to-earth shop along walkable NE Fremont Street. Aside from expertly made lattes, customers swoon for the Umpqua ice cream and homemade sour cream coffeecake, free Wi-Fi access and the "Caffeine Meditation Garden" out back.