Review of B Street Coffee House

2190 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210

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While I miss the sweet couple that ran Kiwan Cafe Rio, the new owner--who changed the name to B Street Coffee House--is very nice and gave the space a much needed facelift. It is cleaner and brighter inside. She kept the gluten free, vegan waffles (dairy free and soy free!) and mine was light and delicious. There are a very few places in town I trust with my gluten free, dairy free, soy free dietary needs, but B Street Coffee House didn't let me down! The Dutch apple topping was not as generous as the previous owners but when she served us the waffles she let us know if we wanted more agave syrup or cinnamon to let her know. So we did ask for more and the extras flowed freely! I also asked about the creamy stuff served on top, which is a vegan topping made from nuts. She gave us more of that too! The biggest improvement is that they now serve Nossa Familia coffee! Whatever they served before was awful. Nossa Familia coffee rocks! Also, the latte made with coconut milk was awesome.Service is slow but in a tiny space where your order is custom-made, you should expect less than immediate results. Personally, to me, this adds to the charm of this tiny place: there is abundant time to enjoy the company of those you are dining with! The new, clean high tables with comfortable bar stools made the time pass quickly.One disclaimer: I am not celiac. I can't review from the standpoint of cross contamination. My gluten/dairy/soy intolerances are significant and I have never felt sick after eating here, but again if you are celiac you should review on your own criteria.

Updated 9 years ago