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Baristas+Bites whips up delicious coffee, refreshing breakfast/brunch selections like the chickpea salad wrap, and lots of goodies that are not just gluten-free, but vegan. The carrot cake muffin is a favorite, and the baristas will walk you through the great case explaining which items are wheat, dairy, egg-free and so on. But you truly can’t go wrong with any of the cupcakes, as connoisseurs praise the sweet delights for tasting even better than gluten-ized versions.
Why baristas + bites is a hidden gem of Portland
One of the things that I love most about Portland is the places that make it what it is. Sure, there’s no doubt that the hot restaurants that everyone wants to get into are fun, but you can’t go there every time you need a quick breakfast or lunch bite.
And that’s where a place like baristas + bites comes in. The name might sound familiar, and maybe you’ve even walked past it a few times running errands but never made it in. I’m here to tell you, you’re missing out! Keep reading to find out just a few reasons why baristas + bites is a hidden gem of Portland!
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Baristas and Bites is a breakfast and lunch joint in Portland with several vegan options on the menu. They believe in offering fresh food from local farmers at a fair price point with excellent service to match. I had some great conversations with the staff there about their vegan offerings and they were more than happy to help. Please note that Baristas and Bites has a cashless system, accepting debit and credit.