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Jim & Patty's Coffee

5015 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR | Map it  

97213 45.548300 -122.610800

(503) 284-2121

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Central northeast Neighbors Incorporated, Cully
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poonslang

Member since May, 2004 View Profile
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Joined 8 years ago
4.0
March 08, 2010

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 100% outstanding.

I give it 4 stars (excellent)

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ffiore

Member since Nov, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
November 29, 2008

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 more crowded than a Starbucks, and the reason is simply the high quality.

I have only recently discovered the breakfast sandwiches here, and they are amazing. Made on a hot, fresh biscuit, I always get the bacon/egg/cheese with a tomato. Some days that's just the only thing that will satisfy me. With that and my habanero mocha, this is my ideal place for a Portland rainy morning.

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tod46

Member since Oct, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
1.0
October 25, 2008

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 I was standing in the wrong line (which he could have easily told me 10 minutes prior). He said "uh, yeah.. the line is over there...". We had to walk to the end of the line that had 6 people by now... all of whom were behind us when we arrived. I finally just took my children and left. Obviously investing AND customer service are not their strong points. I would suggest the Turkish coffee place next door, or even... God forbid, Starbucks.

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Joylie

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Joined 4 years ago
5.0
March 17, 2008

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.

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PDXhaute

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Joined 10 years ago
5.0
February 26, 2008

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 interesting topping or two.

I go there quite often, but don't remember a cold drink menu. If there isn't one, then there should be. If there is, then my bad.

I can respect the decision to observe the Sabbath, but a coffee house that's closed on Sundays in a cute stroll-type neighborhood just seems odd. I hope they consider opening seven days a week; just hire a few Seventh Day Adventists for that day. The owners and staff are just so nice that you really want them to succeed.

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