Cloud Seven Cafe

Cloud Seven Café is one of my favourite places on the Westside for a laptop working lunch or brunch. There is usually enough seating to accommodate the customers and many of the seats around the perimeter have easy access to outlets. The ambiance is light, airy, and I LOVE the hanging bulbs. The wifi is fast, and accessible inside or outside.
This is not the best coffee in town, but it’s good and consistent. There are the usual options as well as drip to order, ristretto and several varieties of dragonfly chai. The ice tea is herbal, and can sometimes have some weird flavors going on, but is usually refreshing.
The prices are Pearl-​average, which is to say, on the spendy side for a coffee shop. A chicken salad (made into a salad instead of a sandwhich) and a medium chai was about $ 11.00. The food always tastes fresh, and I really like the cheesy baked eggs for an easy non-​carby breakfast option. You also get a really great view of Jamison Park, and if the weather is nice, it’s frankly gorgeous to sit underneath the trees.

This place has changed names three times since I started coming here, but that’s okay. The name might not be reliable, but the coffee and atmosphere are.
I love to meet clients here. Unlike it’s neighbor, Lovejoy Bakers (which I adore, don’t get me wrong), Cloud Seven is mellow and quiet — not library-​quiet, but quiet enough that I don’t have to yell across my laptop when talking to a colleague. And it isn’t empty, but it isn’t bustling either. The vibe strikes that just-​right balance, for me.
The coffee isn’t my favorite in town, and I rarely order food. But it’s more than adequate, and the convenience of the location (and availability of street parking) more than makes up for it, for when I need a good meeting place.

They make some amazing (local!) smoothies.
I also enjoyed a croissant and its buttery deliciousness.

This place is perfect for meeting with a group or your laptop. It is very roomy with lots of big block tables. I like the location on Jamison Square. The Pearl can be a fun area although it has a fresh out of the box feel.
Coffee and Food were average but very pricey.
I would consider coming back here if I needed to meet with a group to do something work related. Just for a great cup of coffee or lunch there are better places in the area.

Went for a late breakfast this morning. Word of warning, the coffee is killer, but super caffeinated. I’ve got the jitters at the moment! I had the breakfast special: cheesy grits, 2 eggs, and Canadian Bacon. Yum… Cheesy grits. The Canadian bacon was sliced super thin, and had just enough of a browned crust to it. Partner had the baked omelet with potatoes and veggies. It was really good, according to him, especially if you like cheesy omelets; this thing had a puddle of melted cheese in the middle. So all in all, good food, good, strong coffee. Great way to start a lovely sunny day in Portland~

My boyfriend and I usually come here to work, as it is very laptop friendly. All along the bench seating there are outlets to plugin when your battery starts getting low. Not to mention the large windows facing both the street & Jamison park make for excellent people watching.
My only complaint is the food. I’ve had both their breakfast and lunch, and both have been underwhelming. I had chicken salad on a bed of greens, and the chicken salad was almost runny, I couldn’t finish it. The breakfast was meh. Not the worst I’ve had, but definitely not the best.
Coffee has been consistently good, and I like to have some of their herbal iced tea from time to time. Staff is always SUPER friendly, which I love. They’re really nice peeps.
Overall, I really like working here, and the coffee is yummy, but we generally venture elsewhere for food. Nice little spot.

This place is situated near Union Station. So its not very busy and parking is a bit easier to find.
There is a ton of seating! I go there to study and they have plenty of 2 seaters… that way you can study without taking up a big table (and they do have a fair share of 4+ seaters).
The coffee was on the pricey side, but its the for experience right? It was worth every drop, delicious and smooth. They also had soup and pastries. I didn’t have any, but they did smell great.
The employees were very friendly! Made the experience that much better.
The ambiance of the place was very calming. Everyone seemed to be working on their laptops, quietly chatting or reading. So again, the perfect place to study!

I’ve been to Cloud 7 Café at least 5 times now so I know what to expect walking in the door. It’s a coffee shop, an extremely roomy and large one at that, but be prepared for the place to be PACKED early on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Their lattes are the best tasting I’ve had (hands down) in the Portland area, sorry Stumptown over on 1026 SW Stark. I like that they also serve a small selection of wine and beer in the afternoons, too. People are most likely coming here for coffee, since that is their main business, but I just wanted to note that it was a bit odd when they served me white wine in a tumbler-​type glass. Isn’t the entire point of a stemmed wine glass to keep the wine chilled? It was a minor thing, just kind of threw me when the barrista handed it over.
All in all, delicious coffee, but be aware of the time of day you choose to visit, just like Aimee A. wrote in her review.

I’m giving this place a 5-​star rating but it comes with a warning: Only applicable if you come at the right time!
I spent a few hours here this morning doing some work. When I first arrived around 8:30, it was quiet and peaceful.
Sometime around 10, a whole bunch of moms showed up with toddlers and the toddlers took over the place, running around and screaming as thought it were a playground and the moms didn’t really seem to give a shit. It was very loud and disturbing, so I had to leave!
But before that mess went down, it was nice. The view of Jamison Square was pleasant, the food and coffee was warming and invigorating, and the ambience put me where I needed to be to crunch down and focus on my work.
I usually find coffee shops to be full of dumb distractions, but out-​of-​control kids aside [which I assume isn’t something that happens a WHOLE lot based on the other reviews], this place is nice, calm, and a good way to start your day off.

This is a very cool café. It is not just a coffee shop. It has a nice menu for breakfast and lunch. It is located next to Jamison Square. The ambiance is very «hipster», after all we are in Portland’s Pearl District. I enjoyed my cup of coffee and chocolate croissant while I used their free wi-​fi.
I want to go back for lunch, some of the items sounded really good.

comforty fatty fat food at my finger tips… that is original enough to be interesting… today i had the peppered biscuit (kick ass) with egg cheese and yes PORK… fuckin yum
They are right across the street. this could be a bad thing for my wardrobe

This is probably the greatest place on the westside to work while enjoying some good tasting coffee or tea. At any given time of the day you are sure to walk into the café and see 20+ people working (or playing) away on their computers. The seating is set up perfectly for those of us mobile business types with outlets next to just about every table.
The coffee is really good, although I was disappointed when the café switched over to new owners and got rid of the Stumptown coffee. I do like the pout over coffee selections though and the teas are good as well.
In the summer this is an excellent place to visit as it sits right on Jamison park and has lots of table outside for a relaxing day of people watching… or work.
My only knock on the café is that there are not too many gluten free options outside of salads.
Oh, and one of the other pluses for Cloud7 is that the staff is super friendly!

Is it a café or a Design Within Reach showroom? Eames eiffel base chairs and compact sofas, long pale wood tables, and minimalist hanging light fixtures give Cloud Seven an airy yet comfortable feel.
The coffee is good (several varieties of Intellegensia), the latte mugs are beautiful, and the pastries (from Nuvrei, like every other coffee shop in NW) are tasty.
But I’m really all about the baked omelettes. So good. So cheap! $ 4.50 gets you piping-​hot 6″ round oeuvre d’ oeuf filled with roasted potatoes and greens, topped with a square of melty cheese. I’m not ashamed to admit I’ve had one for [br|l]unch three days in a row.

She was about 6′ red dyed hair, kinda looked like the kitchen manager.
«Excuse me we’re closed.» She looks at the door.
I look at the clock, time is about 6:20p. I arrived 25 minutes ago, unaware the café closed five minutes after arriving. Startled, I reply, «Can I finish my beer?»
Visibly shaking, she replies, «Uh, we close at six. We want to get out of here. Guzzle it, or whatever.»
As she walked away, I picked up the ¾ glass of oatmeal stout, guzzled it, and left the building.
However! The beer was frosty and went down smooth.

I’ll try and write this review of Cloud Seven on its own merits, not in comparison to its predecessor. But, Sip and Kranz was one of my favorite places to go kick it while doing homework. Unfortunately, all last term, I had about -$.02 to my name, so I got out exactly not at all.
So when the husband and I were in the area last night, we stopped by to warm up with coffee. Of course, we were a little disappointed that Sip and Kranz was gone; but still, businesses come and go and we were there anyway, so what the hell. Right?
The atmosphere was sort of meh. I noticed they took down the meeting room wall, which opened it up a bit, but the white and wood just didn’t really feel like they complimented each other. The way the bar is laid out, there’s only so much they can do with the place, so I think they used their space well.
I tend to prefer local coffee roasters — after all, we’ve got so many here in Portland, doesn’t it make sense to get it from two blocks down instead of 2,000 miles away? This shop chose a different route, getting Intelligentsia coffee from Chicago. Okay, so the coffee’s not bad, but still — show a little local love yeah?
The coffee was okay. Not great, just okay. My soy latte had burnt soy milk (and I still don’t understand how people can so consistently overheat soy milk), and it tasted more simple-​syrup sweetened than flavored. Sweetened burn soy milk — yum! My husband’s mocha tasted more like a sweetened latte — you couldn’t tell there was chocolate in it.
I’ve read mixed reviews about the service; my experience was rather uninspired. The lady behind the counter wasn’t particularly friendly, but she wasn’t especially nice, either.
Overall, not really my cup of tea (or coffee!), and I probably won’t be going back.

My litmus test for a great coffee house is: seating, coffee, food, and staff (the order changes.)
The space is huge! I wish they’d trade with Lovejoy Bakers next door who definitely needs more elbow room. Cloud Seven offers a nice combo of long tables, single chairs and a sofa. Some places scream, «get your coffee, drink it, get out.» Here, you won’t find non-​functional long wooden benches like those at Barista. Also, they have plenty of outlets for laptops.
Along with Illy, Intelligentsia has been a long time favorite so they get major points there. The eats are provided by much heralded (deservingly so) Nuvree. Want to try one of the best Almond Croissants ever, look no further.
So why only three stars? Sadly, it’s the result of one person. Owners, do know that your front line can have a dramatic effect on your business? I received the Jekyll and Hyde treatment as the register gal was sweet and kind, while the waif blond with glasses, just the opposite. To be fair, let’s allow for a bad day, holiday rush, etc.; maybe call it a one-​off. However, reading other reviews, it makes me wonder. Folks, you’re serving coffee in Portland, Oregon. This isn’t Gucci scarfs on Rodeo, I just don’t get the attitude.
Like many, I have a quandary when visiting this part of town. I want the super yummy breakfast sandwiches at LoveJoy next door, but the coffee at Cloud Seven. In the summer, it’s easy: get both and sit outside. So it would be nice if Clound Seven would expand their food offering.

A Haiku Review of Cloud Seven Café:
Bright and airy space.
Loved the ‘pour-​over’ coffee.
Super friendly staff.

I don’t understand the negative reviews about the service because every single server I have had is extremely friendly without an air of snootiness. Cloud Seven is located right on Jamison Square and they have a nice outdoor area. I wish I had discovered this place in the summertime!
Coffee is not my thing but they serve wine and have some great selections! Too bad they close at 7. We would have stayed for another glass of wine but they flickered the lights to get us going at about 7:30.
I will definitely go back!

Great coffee {Intelligentsia} with talented and well-​educated baristas.
You should go in when their baker, Mary is composing her pastries and baking granola. It gives off such a heavenly smell…
The food is super fresh and super local…
Don’t get upset when they can’t offer you a tomato on your sandwich because damnit, it just won’t taste as good as it normally would IN season. which is what this café strives for.
Give it time and this place will explode. It’s nestled on Jamison Square Park and blocks away from lots of decent restaurants and shops.
Support your local café and buy your coffee from them… they know what they’re doing…

I love this place.
I’ve had nothing but exemplary service here – friendly, efficient and knowledgeable.
There’s a rotating selection of baked goods that always include a vegan muffin and a vegan scone. Both the scones and the muffins I’ve tried have been great. The orange poppyseed muffin was especially delightful, and I don’t even like poppyseeds. Well, I guess I do now. Whatever.
There are usually 3 choices for ‘pour-​over’ coffee (as opposed to boring old-​school drip). The pour over method lends itself to a fresh and flavorful cup of coffee. It tastes like coffee, but better. Yo know what I mean?
A small menu includes a vegan Israeli couscous salad which is an affordable little treat. And fairly delicious.
I particularly like that they don’t even have a garbage can – they recycle and compost as much as possible. How cool is that?
You should probably go check it out.