Ava Roasteria

by Caroline Q.

A chic place to meet a friend, or catch up on daily news via the laptop over a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee.  I like supporting individually owned coffee shops not only to keep them in business, but the coffee tends to be of higher quality than those big chain shops.  Ava not only services Lattes, Caffé Americano's, and Cappuccino's, but has many tables, chairs, couches, and free Wi-Fi to allow one to fully relax 24 hours a day.

by Melinda B.

This place has filled the gaping late-night coffee void that Starbucks left in Beaverton when it started closing its Town Square doors at midnight.  Thanks to Ava, the Beav's police officers and students still have a place to go at 1 a.m. for coffee.  I wish this place had existed back when I lived in Beaverton, lookin' for caffeine with friends past 10pm.  The pastries are delicious and fresh with a very nice selection.  The coffee was expertly poured by very friendly baristas.  The space was... weird.  It was like a cross between a coffee shop and a furniture store.  I think it was the harsh and shiny lighting.

by K M.

Ava's is a great spot for a sip of coffee in Beaverton.  It's great to have more alternatives to Starbucks, especially 24/7 like Ava's.  The coffee's good, and they have pastries and free wi-fi.  The outdoor patio is nice and the landscaping fake stream make it relaxing.  You'll often find students and yuppies lining the wall with their laptops.

by Catherine K.

i come here for the atmosphere, definitely not the coffee-yuck.good place to hang out, chit chat with friends, and do some light studying/work. it can get loud-especially when they have live music on some weekends.only 3 cars a motorcyle can fit in the parking lot. you can park across the street at key bank during non-business hours.leave your hookahs at home. i don't think they permit it anymore.

by Laura N.

Wait, am I in Bellevue or Beaverton? Elton John is quietly streaming from outdoor speakers, barely heard over the bubbling water feature all that acts as a river border. The soft scent of honeysuckles, day lilies, and night blooming jasmine draw attention to the fire pit, complete with a circle of faux rock and firewood. The only difference I've found is that the parking lot is full of Subarus versus the standard lot of Lexus' and Mercedes SUVs. But wait...there's a BMW...and shut the front door, is that the rare Portland Suburban that I've heard so much about? Shhhh...you'll scare it away... Bob Loblaw.Blame it on my "seedy" Bellevue upbringing, but something about venturing to the burbs makes me exceptionally nervous - I instantly feel very claustrophobic, like I'm stuck in a cookie cutter. Ouch. It hurts to bend that way! Listen here - the coffee is just fine, and if you can deal with a playlist that has most recently played "Lean on Me" and Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me,"  the outdoor patio is quite enjoyable. But don't go here as an "escape from Starbucks"  because I assure you - a coffee shop by any other name would smell just as formulated.

by Todd P.Jenn F.Taylor B.Caroline Q.

The food, coffee and pastries are really excellent at AVA. I am a sucker for delicious white chocolate mochas so this place has hooked me and become my new coffee-hole. :)Open 24 hours and free wireless...just the way things should be! I had to give AVA only 4 stars cause sometimes it can be crowded, but that is because the place is nice and popular. Lots of college students and digital nomads (laptop geeks) frequent the joint. The staff has always been helpful, courteous. My wife loved the giant fruit tart I brought her home from AVA (I got brownie points for that). The place is family friendly enough for me to bring the kids thru occasionally, though it is more difficult at peak times.As other reviewers have stated, the atmosphere is good inside plus it has a very pretty waterfall out front! The music they play on the stereo inside is generally good, not too loud or annoying. I would recommend this place to my friends.A couple of weeks ago one of the baristas, who is a really nice guy (but they're all nice there), happened to tell me when I mentioned I use a French Press at home that French Press coffee and espresso can raise cholesterol.  Health nut that I am, I had to look up peer reviewed articles when I got home.  I'm safe to keep drinking my coffee, but don't scare me like that!I frequent this place because it happens  to be by my work, the farmer's market, etc.  When I first started going here shortly after it opened, it ways almost always empty.  Now you're lucky to find a table.  Ava's pretty much the only place to get an okay cup of coffee and a pastry in downtown Beaverton.That being said, I still wish Stumptown would move out to the burbs.  I'm just too cheap to move into the city right now.  Still, give Ava's iced lattes a go or their Dark Chocolate Mochas.  If I'm in a rush, I don't mind a sandwich or cup of soup.  Stick to the basics and you're good.Only three stars because it's a rarity these days to find a coffee shop open 24-hours, and sadly coffee was just okay. I swear in the past it was better, but this time I felt like I was drinking a bar of chocolate for what they called an Iced Mocha. Maybe better luck next time?!A chic place to meet a friend, or catch up on daily news via the laptop over a hot cup of freshly brewed coffee.  I like supporting individually owned coffee shops not only to keep them in business, but the coffee tends to be of higher quality than those big chain shops.  Ava not only services Lattes, Caffé Americano's, and Cappuccino's, but has many tables, chairs, couches, and free Wi-Fi to allow one to fully relax 24 hours a day.

by Jennifer S.

I recently moved here, and was going through some seriously withdrawals from my old coffee stomping ground. I happened upon this place after walking back from a farmer's market one day. I fell in love! It has free wi-fi, live music and incredibly delicious pastries. I have yet to try a sandwich, but I've heard those are yummy too. The place is gorgeous, the patrons are friendly, and it's 24 hours! The people who work there are really nice, and will answer any questions about anything on the menu, or in the case. I only gave it four stars because the parking can be sketchy, and it borders on almost being too crowded and noisy. Even still, this place rocks your socks.added: just tried the turkey and aged cheese sandwich....sinfully good.

by Taylor B.

Only three stars because it's a rarity these days to find a coffee shop open 24-hours, and sadly coffee was just okay. I swear in the past it was better, but this time I felt like I was drinking a bar of chocolate for what they called an Iced Mocha. Maybe better luck next time?!

by Michael K.

I am a student and I go here to study all the time. It get's pretty crowded at night and is sometimes hard to find a seat. The coffee is good, my friend tells me the tea is as well. The pastries are rich and delicious, the sandwiches are alright, good, but not great.Free wifi can be slow when it's packed, no one will hassle you for buying a coffee and sitting there for a few hours.

by Zun Y.

I don't really like to hang out at coffee shops but this place is nice. Starbucks is not even comfortable anymore, actually were they ever. Ava's got several cushioned seating and although it feels a little cramped, once you sit down it's not. There is even outdoor seating with heated gas furnaces shooting down warm air on your head in case you like to enjoy the scenery from the outside. By the way, the outside is really nice. Bricks everywhere and even a fireplace. I think they spent too much money on the bricks and not enough on parking. There's only two parking spaces.