Ava Roasteria - Lake Oswego

Nice coffee, a bit hard, not light and flocky. Can be a day or two. It would be unthinkable if they exhibit hand-sanitary for finger food. Nice location.

When the day is grey and rainy you can meet a temp worker here that will make it happy and bright for you.

Great set up for social distancing- there’s plenty of outdoor seating, and it’s in a nice sheltered area away from the sidewalk and road. The tables are actually more than 6 feet apart! My only complaint is that it would be nice if the WiFi was strong enough to be reliable outdoors.

Today was my first day trying Ava Roasteria. I did not get to physically view the location, as I ordered from Doordash during work. Their matcha latte was adequate for a pick-me-up, tastes like most matcha lattes that aren't Starbucks (which is good, because I am not a big fan of Starbucks). I was quite impressed with the cup, which looked a lot nicer than most disposable cups I've seen from smaller companies. But what really impressed me was the Dad's Delight sponge cake. I was a bit grossed out by the dessert being really wet due to being soaked in rose water, but it was moist and tasty. Cardamom is one of my favorite ingredients ever to be included in desserts, and it tasted great in this treat as it wasn't too overpowering. Also, I hate sponge cakes that are too sweet, and this one was just right. The pistachios on top were like the icing on the cake. And for only about $4 too! I'm salivating right now just thinking about the cake, I wish I had more.

I went in and ordered a breve latte, which is my go-to choice when I'm unsure what to get. I was pleasantly surprised that my drink was made faster than usual, and I settled outside with my dog to relax for about half an hour. It was a bit chilly, but at least I didn’t have to worry about getting wet. While this place may not be the quickest for coffee, it’s certainly not lacking in quality. Over the years, Ava's has become one of my favorite spots, especially during the summer, thanks to their ample outdoor seating and its convenient location near my home. I love taking my dog for a walk and then stopping in for a refreshing breve latte to enjoy on their terrace with a good book. It’s one of my little indulgences during the workday.