Review: Ole Latte Coffee

Review: There is no reason you should go into a Starbucks in downtown Portland when Ole Latte Coffee is open for business.  Espresso?  Nothing beats an espresso here.  Pine syrup latte?  Yes, that's a thing, and it's here.  Also, it's delicious, tapped directly from the owner's pine tree in his front yard.  If you do stop by the cart, you're in for a treat.

Geography:  Specialty lattes are making a comeback here, and I'm not talking from Starbucks, the folks that turned coffee into fast food.  Namely, the pine syrup latte from Ole Latte Coffee is what inspired me to write this post.

But what about specialty lattes from outside Portland?  From searching on Foodspotting, chai lattes are becoming increasingly common in independent restaurants.  In San Francisco, you can find ones such as mint mojito lattes, sweet potato lattes, and maple bacon lattes.  In Brooklyn, there's a lavender latte.  Note that these are in cities known for their hipster scene.  One of the few things I like about hipsters is the fact that they are not afraid to push boundaries when it comes to food.  I could do a whole post on this.  Maybe later.