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The Definitive Guide to Portland’s Best Indie Coffee Shops

By Jordan Michelman , Matthew Trueherz , Karen Brooks , Katherine Chew Hamilton , and Isabel Lemus Kristensen April 5, 2023

Cà phê sữa đá   and an ube latte from Portland Cà Phê.

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In case you missed it: Portland’s coffee shops are making noise again . Across the city, a renaissance is rumbling with deeply personal takes on what a coffee can be. An earthy pistachio latte that pays homage to Korea’s specialty coffee culture. A rock and gem shop where amateur geologists commune over cappuccinos. A bar in a centuries-old warehouse diving deep into Mexican coffees and Japanese teas, with occasional one-offs from the owner’s personal collection.

Intrigued? It’s just a glimpse.

For months now, we’ve scoured the city for a fresh definition for Portland’s independent coffee scene and where to find it, exciting newcomers to the once-buzzy artisan roasters still defining neighborhoods. In a companion essay , our project collaborator, James Beard–winning journalist and Sprudge cofounder Jordan Michelman, argues why Portland coffee still matters in 2023. Bottom line: The conversation is shifting.

The city’s vaunted third-wave coffee scene, with its bearded, tattooed baristas and parody-level seriousness, has given way to a post-wave moment, open to new approaches and flavors. Snobbery is out; a democracy of drinking is in. The upshot: Never have the options been greater or more dynamic, including food that goes way beyond typical coffee shop snacks, from Japanese shaved ice to the perfect fried egg sandwich. Right now, you can visit a shop every day and never have the same experience twice, even at the same shop.

Consider this your guide to the wealth of places, new to old, remaking the case that Portland is a great indie coffee city. This is our focus, rather than the local mini-chains you might expect to find. Explore, have fun, and order what you like.

Abba Coffee Roasters

Pearl district

One of the newest cafes in town, Abba’s menu is influenced by Korean specialty coffee culture. Think black sesame lattes, creamy and sweet and topped with a dusting of black sesame powder, or an excellent pistachio latte, where earthy greenness blends beautifully with espresso. All the coffee here is roasted by Abba; the brand started roasting in 2019, but did not open its first proper cafe until early 2023, a light and airy space in the heart of the Pearl District with ample seating to read, study, or hang out with friends. This is an excellent new addition to Portland’s coffee scene, one the city is just getting to know as a cafe with room to grow and delight.  —JM

525 NW 11th Ave

Albina Press

Humboldt, Mt. Tabor

Both the Hawthorne and the namesake Albina location are true “neighborhood-neighborhood” coffee shops, with a patched floor and tagged bathrooms vibe. But Albina Press, open since 2004, was a leader in Portland’s third-wave coffee scene. Its influence spread to coffee shops around town: Billy Wilson, who went to open Barista, and Matt Higgins, now the CEO of Coava Coffee, worked there. Today, the cafe’s straightforward espresso drinks and French press by the cup are made from Coava beans. Both spots host an impressive rotating series of shows by local artists in their cozy, living room–like cafes. At either end of town, expect a room full of people catching up with friends or rattling off the afternoon’s emails until closing hour, 6 p.m.  —MT

5012 SE Hawthorne Blvd; 4637 N Albina Ave 

Carnelian Coffee

Foster-Powell

My personal favorite cafe in the city, a gem in the marly schist, a coffee bar like no other in Portland (or really the country), Carnelian Coffee is equal parts coffee bar and rock-hound haunt, a hub for amateur geologists and stone enthusiasts to gather, drink coffee, and soak in the million-year-old vibes. There’s just something about this place, a microroaster and single cafe location so entirely unpretentious and of itself, glowing under the citrine-yellow UV rock lights and serving a classically straightforward menu of teas and coffees with a couple of unusual inclusions, like a Lyle’s Golden Syrup drizzle on your cappuccino. There are rocks and gems throughout the entire interior, hanging shelves heaving with quartz and amethyst, gem displays everywhere, books for sale for the geo-curious. Maybe that’s why I love it so much. Can rocks make the coffee taste better? Something keeps me coming back.   —JM

6923 SE Foster Rd

Case Study Coffee brings the no-frills approach.

Image: Stuart Mullenberg

Case Study Coffee

Multiple Locations

Case Study’s cafes vary quite a bit in size, but consistently serve reliable cups of unfussy coffee made with beans roasted in house. An appreciation for “no-frills, approachable” coffees guides its focus as a roaster. Drip and espresso blends do most of the heavy lifting and make room for three seasonally rotating, single-origin coffees, one of which is always naturally processed. The shop on SW 10th is big and great for taking a meeting. Alberta is great for grab-and-go. Sandy has long tables reminiscent of a college library. Every cafe has a worn-in charm full of distressed wood and industrial lamps, reminding you they’ve been at it for over a decade, now with five locations across town.   —MT

Library nooks and velvet armchairs capture the vibe at Cathedral Coffee.

Cathedral Coffee

Cathedral Park

This St. Johns’ community favorite exemplifies what a neighborhood coffee shop can be. The recently launched house roasting program slaps nostalgia-inducing names onto its many roasts, like fruit cups, raspberry cream soda, and caramel apple. The large indoor area features graffiti-art walls, long live-edge wooden tables, and a little library nook with velvet armchairs and '90s coffee shop vibes. Don't forget to scan the pastry case, stacked full of housemade baked goods. The honey ham and pepper jack cheese turnover is a compact, on-the-go breakfast, while the chocolate chip banana bread and a cold brew make for a nice midday pick-me-up. —Sam Stites

7530 N Willamette Blvd

Courier Coffee

Beautiful chaos reigns at Courier, a scrappy, self-made world, absolute in its commitments. That includes a tiny counter with an imaginary line down the middle. The left side is devoted to Joel Domreis’s longtime coffee gem Courier; the right side is home base for Sakiko Setaka’s Soen, a whirling Japanese kitchen known for seasonal kakigori (shaved ice) made with an extreme handmade ethos and organic farm berries. Somehow, the couple defied the gods of reason to create a safe place for weirdness, with wonderful coffee, rolled-to-order norimaki rolls, and vinyl music in the mix. The coffee beans are exceptional—Domreis roasts each batch himself, a process he calls “watching the behavior of the beans.” Perfect cortados arrive in teeny jars. Mochas sing with super creamy vibes and high-brow chocolate, artful milk-etched leaves trailing off into random wisps, a reminder that life is not always perfect. Baking is a sub-genre here, including a masterful cannelé . But the real house obsession is ice, via a private well. From a giant ice block, Domreis hammers out primal, rough-edged, three-inch-long chunks to float like wild archipelagos in Courier’s iced coffee. It’s also the secret to Soen’s feathery kakigori. Bottom line: a treasure. —KB

923 SW Oak St

Kicks and caffeine come together at Deadstock Coffee.

Deadstock Coffee

Often imitated, never duplicated. There is only one Deadstock Coffee, founder Ian Williams’s game-changing crossover collab of coffee and sneaker culture inspired by his own journey at Nike. Across the better part of a decade (an early cart version of Deadstock opened in 2015), Williams and his team of collaborators have built Deadstock into that rarest of municipal destinations, the sort of place beloved by both locals and tourists alike, alive every morning with conversation and music and art—both on the walls, and on everyone’s feet (this is the place to show off your favorite sneaker pair). The shop’s signature Lebronald Palmer is the rightly famous star from the shop’s secret menu, a cool-down refresher of coffee, sweet tea, and lemonade. But my favorite drink here is a straight espresso—they’re pulling some of the city’s best shots from their own outstanding in-house roasting program. —JM 

408 NW Couch St, Ste 408

Originally a teeny-tiny beloved Sellwood shop, today Either/Or resides in a single North Portland location as a daytime cafe serving espresso flights, inventive coffee cocktails, Bloody Marys, breakfast burritos, and English muffin  sandwiches. But it’s still got the same DIY charms of the original shop, with a cult following around the city (just see how many local chefs you can spot wearing their Either/Or hats with the adorable fat cat and watermelon logo). Chai lovers likely know the house sister company, Tanglewood Chai, which makes a range of chai syrups served here and at cafes around town. Coffee beans are sourced from several roasters, but more often than not, you’ll see bags from Portland's Heart Coffee Roasters on the counter. —MT

4003 N Williams Ave

The butterfly pea latte from Electrica.

Image: Courtesy Electrica

Northwest District

In a big-picture sense, Electrica—a cafe collaboration between barista Seiji Nanbu and Republica Hospitality Group—feels like a sort of “proof of concept” moment for the city’s modern coffee scene, drawing equally from the coffee traditions of Japan and Mexico to create something distinctly at home in Portland. But zoom in and you’ll find a cafe experience that stands on its own, outside of any bigger narrative, with a focus on pour-over coffees sourced from Mexico and roasted by Reforma Roasters in a stunning cafe space that doubles as a lobby for the homewares brand Schoolhouse Electric. Nanbu has traveled extensively between Japan and the Pacific Northwest, and has proven uniquely capable at crafting not just an exciting coffee experience, but also one of the city’s best destinations for high-quality tea, working with local purveyors like Mizuba Tea Company but often featuring specials and one-offs from his personal collection (think chamomile hojicha or rare, small-production sencha). There’s just one cafe I know of like this on earth—teas of Japan, coffees of Mexico, panaderia pastries and wagashi treats in a Pacific Northwest reclaimed industrial lobby—and so, of course, it’s here. Where else? — JM

2181 NW Nicolai St

The Fresh Pot

Sunnyside, Boise

Coffee culture in Portland has deep roots. The Fresh Pot has been open as an independent Portland cafe since 1997—it was the first wholesale cafe to serve Stumptown Coffee—and the Mississippi Avenue location has been around since 2002, housed inside a former Rexall Drugs building that dates back more than a hundred years. It’s hard to imagine the amount of history that’s crossed that intersection at Mississippi and Shaver, but you feel it in the creaky floorboards inside the Fresh Pot, a space that once held a classic drug store soda fountain, and today hosts one of the city’s great unchanged Gen X–era coffee shops. Get a black coffee to stay and sit outside if it’s not raining; the neighborhood sure has changed over the decades, but life flows by just the same. — JM

3729 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 4001 N Mississippi

Futura Coffee Roasters

Montavilla, Arbor Lodge

Quietly, Futura Coffee Roasters has been percolating since 2022 with friendly purpose, a regenerative soil mission, and the city’s best drip coffee, served with a heartfelt “Here you go, friend.” House beans walk on the wide side, tapping natural processes that lean into fruity flavors. Most are grown at coffee farming projects in Panama and Colombia, owned by partners Felipe Sardi and Sebastian  Villamizar, then roasted in Portland by cofounder CJ Speelman. Options include house chai, considered seasonal lattes, and blends named for Futura's planet-hugging philosophy: "Act, Love, Change." No fancy equipment for that drip coffee, two options daily, single origin or a blend. Baked goods from grain-forward Tabor Bread include an atomic sourdough croissant, super crackly and more sour than sour. Its synergy with the house coffee borders on otherworldly. You can also find two eggs with buttered toast for $5; add carrot miso or bacon from Clackamas County’s proudly carbon-negative Campfire Farms. Not one thing makes it stand out; it’s all the things: mindful sourcing, roasting, consistency, and service. —KB

7201 NE Glisan St; 1507 N Rosa Parks Way

Buzzy settings and stellar seasonal lattes are a Good Coffee signature.

Good Coffee

Founding brothers Sam and Nick Purvis are lifelong coffee industry veterans, and together they’ve built Good Coffee into perhaps the region’s premier indie chain, with six locations from Troutdale to Slabtown to PDX Airport Concourse B. My favorite Good is inside the Woodlark Hotel downtown, a stunning cafe that captures much of the hotel lobby across a sprawling clutch of deep, cozy couches and modern tables, buzzy with big-city energy and high-quality drinks to match. The seasonal lattes at Good are always an event, offering daring, uncommon  flavors like smoked fig and allspice, hojicha vanilla, and cherry chili cacao. —JM  

Books and coffee. What more could you want at Guilder?

Image: Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Alameda, Downtown, cully

There’s a world’s worth of recommendations to give for Guilder Coffee, whose flagship two-floor cafe on NE Fremont and 23rd and excellent roasting brand, Junior’s, provides steady leadership, education, and community building for the city’s coffee scene. But it is their second cafe, opened in 2021 inside of the legendary Powell’s City of Books on Burnside, that I think deserves all the flowers. Taking over the cafe space inside of Powell’s was no easy assignment; this is a city institution deeply identified with Portland’s municipal soul, through which many thousands of locals and visitors flow each day. Guilder stepped in with pandemic uncertainties still raging, and downtown reeling. What they’ve built feels monumental, a cafe of the scale and execution befitting one of the world’s great bookstores, with a bank of stadium seating, swopping midcentury chairs, and a perpetually packed communal table, perfect for Powell’s, our city living room. The coffee is outstanding, both to stay and to go—consider adding a bag of beans to the contents of your Powell’s tote. And if you need a beer later after all that literary thought, Junior’s now has its own cafe at NE 72nd and Prescott in collaboration with Upright Brewing.  —JM

2393 NE Fremont St; 1005 W Burnside St; 7151 NE Prescott St (Junior's)

Heart Coffee

Kerns, Woodstock

Founded in 2009 by retired pro snowboarder Wille Yli-Luoma and his wife Rebekah, Heart is emblematic of coffee cool in Portland. The sleek, minimal, and extremely intentionally curated cafes are the face of a widely distributed and well-respected roaster. Heart’s coffees follow suit, with the seasonally adjusted stereo blend serving as your anything-but-casual daily driver and carefully sourced (by physically visiting the farms that produce them) single-origin offerings; some of the resulting coffees are named after the farmers who grew them. Order a single-origin espresso and ask your barista to tell you about it to get the full experience. There’s no Wi-Fi at either spot, making it ideal for unplugging and focusing on a good cup of coffee. —MT

2211 E Burnside St, 5181 Woodstock St

In J Coffee / Super Joy Coffee

Downtown, Goose Hollow

Though most people think of tea as China's caffeine, these self-described Chinese coffee shops aim to show a rarely seen side of Chinese culture through coffee . In J Coffee, just off the Park Blocks, serves Super Joy beans, while Super Joy's roastery in Goose Hollow also houses a coffee shop. Though their specialty drinks are less compelling now—no more osmanthus lattes and soy sauce caramel lattes—Super Joy's Sichuan peppercorn mocha and In J's lychee-rose sakura latte still show the cafes' rich potential. Plus, where else can you buy bags of freshly roasted single-origin coffee beans from Yunnan, China? Co-founder Joe (Wenbo) Yang has stepped back from his ownership role but is still roasting the cafes' beans, while co-founder and barista Topher Ou is now helming both cafes. —KCH

1431 SW Park Ave, 1401 SW Yamhill St

J Vein Caffè

Rose City Park

Step up to the sleek silver Airstream bus at the Rose City Food Park to find a secret oasis of real-deal Italian cappuccinos and daily Bakeshop croissants, open since 2019. Gregarious owner-barista JJ Johnston will ask you if you like your cap wet or dry, pull the shot using Spella espresso beans, and pour the milk at the window so you can see the coffee art happen in real time. He’ll ask you to take a sip—the milk will nearly be cascading out of the cup’s rim—and let him know if everything’s to your liking. If you don’t want to cross the river to Spella’s new little cafe in Harrison Square, this is where you go for the best dark-roasted, no-nonsense cappuccino, not to mention the refreshing cold caffe shakerato for sunny days. —KCH

5235 NE Sandy Blvd

Kalesa Coffee

This brand-new Filipino-owned coffee shop got its start as an occasional pop-up at Southeast Portland Filipino restaurant  Magna , and just recently opened in the Gotham Building near the Fremont Bridge.   Kalesa serves its own roast, slinging drinks like coconut cold brew topped with creamy ube whip, coconut pandan cream soda, sweet corn shakeratos, and mango calamansi with Sweet Creature PDX chamoy. Even the pastry case is a show of Filipino pride from various local bakers, including   pan de sal from breakfast sandwich cart breakout Balong that's perfect for dipping in coffee,  Allie G’ s fluffy coffee pandan mamon, and pandan and ube crinkle cookies from the Kalat House .  —ILK

722 N Page St

Keeper Coffee

This homey, rustic cafe is everything you could want in a neighborhood coffee shop and more. Espresso drinks are skillfully assembled with Coava beans, and if you’re lucky, you might get a cappuccino made by star barista Morgan Eckroth, the 2022 US Barista champion. Tea drinkers get just as much love—no generic tea bags here—with a full menu of caffeinated and herbal teas from Aesthete Tea served in glass pots, plus Mizuba matcha and One Stripe chai. But Keeper is also a bakery, stocking its pastry case with sweet and savory scones, hefty quiches, an impeccable pecan sticky bun, and weekend breads like focaccia and brioche. A creaky wooden floor, a menu hand-painted on a mirror, and mismatched vintage chairs and tables add to the charm, making it equally suited for coffee dates or a morning of remote work. —KCH

4515 SE 41st Ave

Less and More, a coffee shop and an ethos, apparently.

Less and More Coffee

Nestled inside a decommissioned bus shelter, Less and More is one of Portland’s best coffee shops, a reason in itself to take a trip downtown. Owner Ryan Jie Jiang combines house-roasted beans into beautifully layered, delicately flavored, and not-too-sweet specialty drinks, often drawing from his Chinese Korean heritage. Toasty, nutty black sesame cream tops an iced latte, while ssuk, that bitter, grassy plant also known as mugwort, makes for a refreshing non-coffee drink. Cloud cream, a thick cap of lightly sweetened half-and-half, or tiramisu cream, a silky layer of mascarpone, can also top off your lattes. Even without flavors, the espresso is done well—but Jiang proves that good coffee can also be playful and highly personal. Grab a pastry from the esteemed Bakeshop bakery while you’re at it. Seating is limited to just a few bar seats around the bus station’s edge, but an additional brick-and-mortar location is coming in April.  —KCH

1003 SW Fifth Ave

Never a dull drink at Never Coffee.

Never Coffee

Never Coffee's Belmont space anchors a particularly creative block of Southeast Portland, making it an easy caffeine destination for your next visit to Ardor Wines, Movie Madness, or the carts at Bite on Belmont. The shop’s petite interior balances monochrome with pops of color—the rainbow lettering on the espresso machine, the Birds of Paradise array of the coffee bags—alongside outstanding signature drinks like the Midnight Oil latte with licorice syrup, or the Oregon Latte with hops and dulce de leche. There’s ample picnic table seating out front, which flows throughout the day from serving the cafe to the food carts to the wine bar. —JM

4243 SE Belmont St

Portland Cà Phê

Creston-Kenilworth, Eliot

When you order a Vietnamese coffee in the United States, it may not have been made with coffee beans from Vietnam, but with a coffee-chicory blend from Cafe Du Monde, the New Orleans cafe that uses beans of undisclosed origin. But that’s not the case at Portland Cà Phê, which sources 100 percent of its beans from Vietnam. Though arabica coffee is more prominent in upscale coffee in the United States, Vietnam is the world’s biggest producer of robusta beans, which have historically been considered inferior. But the Good Morning blend showcases robusta’s beauty, while the house blend combines equal parts of both, proving that Vietnamese coffee deserves its spot in the craft coffee world. Get a cà phê sữa dá with housemade condensed milk or a bright, marshmallowy ube latte made from the actual root itself, preferably topped with salty cream cheese foam. Plus, it's hard to ask for better coffee shop edibles than chewy rice flour doughnuts from Heyday and banh mi from House of Banh Mi. —KCH

2815 SE Holgate Blvd, 2601 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Prince Coffee

Beaumont-Wilshire, Northwest District

Looking for proof that your cafe has reached “neighborhood icon” status? Try standing in line at 8:15 a.m. behind a half-dozen 8th graders ordering mochas and matchas, a scene you’ll find inside the Fremont location of Prince Coffee each morning before the bell rings at nearby Beaumont Middle School. Drawing on Dutch coffee culture (get the Stroop Latte with caramel and cinnamon) and featuring a rotation of guest roasters from Northern Europe, Prince is the closest you can get to Amsterdam in Portland without booking the Delta direct flight to Schiphol. A second location on NW 19th opened in late 2022, with expanded food options (including tinned fish platters and Chex Mix) and pours from women winemakers by the glass, blurring the line between neighborhood cafe and wine bar.  —JM

4523 NE Fremont St, 915 NW 19th Ave

Push X Pull Coffee

This industrial-comfy shop shows where you can go with a passion for natural coffees and one exemplary breakfast sandwich. The perfect morning here begins with straight brewed coffee, whatever the house is brewing in all its naked, expressive glory. Add the fried egg sandwich, which tucks melted cheddar into a fresh-made toasted sweet bolo roll, then help yourself to hot sauces in the fridge. Push X Pull specializes in coffees that have gone through “natural processing”—the oldest form of coffee production, where heat, gravity, and time are used to naturally remove fruit from bean, yielding sometimes wild, evocative coffees with flavors of blueberry and banana. Look for multiple offerings daily, representing natural style coffees from Uganda, Guatemala, Indonesia, and all parts between. Drink straight brewed coffee here, at least to start, and embrace a style of coffee capable of flavors that may delight and surprise you. Extend the experience with a mole mocha or a crisp Belgian waffle. —KB and JM  

821 SE Stark St

Roseline Cafe

After years as a beloved wholesale roaster, Roseline opened its cafe in 2019 next to Market of Choice in the Goat Blocks. Along the way, it never lost sight of its strong focus on high-quality coffee, which is consistently nuanced and subtle. At the cafe, mochas made with Cloudforest’s 70 percent dark chocolate are the jumping-off point for more-than-just-coffee drinks; further down the menu is the surprisingly not-too-sweet snickerdoodle latte and another, the Due North latte, is spiced with pink peppercorns. The cafe itself has a tidy, modern feel with intricate tile counters and espresso cups gilded with an enameled rose logo. There’s plenty of seating to hang out for a while and listen to the mellow acoustic tunes while snacking on a fully stocked list of pastries from creative Portland bakery Nuvrei. —MT

1015 SE 11th Ave, Ste 100

Caffeinated cotton candy for breakfast? Yes, you want it, if only for the sheer shock and pleasure, not to mention the Instagram video (we’re not judging; go for it). Snow Affogato is the house special at Soro Soro, a Korean coffee shop that doubles as a Museum of Cute, with thousands of miniature knick-knacks for sale. Basically, pour your hot espresso over a giant, sugar-spun cloud, then watch it gurgle, melt, and morph into coffee toffee that infuses the ice cream hidden below. Snow Affogato earned owner Tae Kim and his wife Bobae a following in LA and now in Portland, where lines form for their playful approach. Lattes arrive with stenciled smile-inducing bear art. Syrup flavors are encyclopedic, cherry blossom to taro, and the pastry case pops with adorable animal-themed pastries, rainbow cake in high-def Crayola colors, and one very vegetal matcha tiramisu. Suffice to say, no smiley face or anthropomorphic vegetable is left behind in the back-room gift shop. —KB

2250 E Burnside St

A warm atmosphere and darn good coffee pervades at Sterling.

Sterling Coffee

Coming here is like rolling downstairs to the kitchen table, a place where everyone and their dogs gather for friendly coffee craft, banter, and neighborhood gossip. Warmth, connection, and dialed drinks with a smile are the law. Anything less would be a near-death experience for Sterling’s Aric Miller, still unwavering in his commitment to create a shop that feels like home, nearly 18 years running. A sweet air of punctilio pervades this lo-fi space—baristas in black shirts, espresso flights with Glencairn whisky glasses, acclaimed Bakeshop pastries, a patch of wallpaper by Victorian textile influencer William Morris. Everything is taken seriously, except seriousness itself. Cappuccinos are a true believer’s experience, and the hot chocolate glows with handmade Ecuadorian chocolate from Portland’s Cloudforest. The lattes say it all. In contrast to shops that worship unadorned black coffee, Sterling’s signature Blendo Stupendo beans are tailored for milk drinks, almost defiant in their accessible notes of chocolate and caramel. They taste like happiness.  —KB

518 NW 21st Ave 

Tov pours love into every sip.

Tōv Coffee

On the corner of Hawthorne and 32nd sits a bright-red, 50-year-old double-decker bus-turned-cafe. Owner Joe Nazir, who grew up in Cairo, opened the cafe in 2015 after driving the unwieldy bus up from San Diego. On the bus’s first floor, Nazir crafts drinks inside the tiny espresso bar, including finely ground Egyptian coffee with cardamom—brewed by tucking the coffee into a bowl of hot sand. Other standouts: the Mint Thing iced coffee, or a rich double-shot espresso and cinnamon-infused Smells Like the Mall latte. Nazir’s mother bakes all the house pastries, like sweet and syrupy basboosa with semolina flour, coconut shavings, and almonds, to pair with your coffee. Take your drinks upstairs to enjoy on the bus’s oasis-like roof deck, complete with rich red textiles and embroidered pillows hand-carried from Egypt. —ILK

3207 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Upper Left has a food menu to rival its coffee offerings.

Upper Left Roasters

Ladd's Addition

Upper Left might have the most substantial food menu of any coffee shop in town. It’s filled with snacky brunch dishes like made-to-order croissant sandwiches and lox toasts—best enjoyed on the sprawling patio, when the weather cooperates. The inside is bright and open with terra-cotta pendant lights and coffee roasting equipment visible from the blond wood bar. It’s almost always packed with people working and having meetings. The cafe offers single-origin beans from across South and Central America and Africa, as well as several blends aimed at specific brewing methods with approachable, well-rounded flavor profiles. —MT

1204 SE Clay St

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Case Study Coffee Roasters, Downtown

The downtown branch is glorious. Rectangular in shape, there’s an amazing, copper-topped island counter and floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides, the natural light supplemented by multiple, interesting light-fittings for the odd gloomy day. The seating follows the windows, with the trees lining the streets providing plenty of shade, plus you can sit at the counter, or right at the back whether there are four more tables. The right-hand wall is taken up by a large set of retail shelves.

The focus, of course, is firmly on the coffee, all roasted in-house. There is a choice of the house-blend on espresso, joined by a single-origin and decaf. For filter, there’s the obligatory bulk brew, plus a choice of four single-origins through the Kalita Wave filter, which you can watch being made. Finally, Case Study has cold brew, made on the counter using some impressive kit that could have come straight out of a chemistry lab.

You can read more of my thoughts after the gallery.

Case Study, right on the corner of SW 10 th Avenue and Yamhill Street, is also at the junction of two of Portland’s major tram/light rail lines, making it very accessible by public transport. Rectangular, the short side runs along 10 th Avenue, the door on the right. As you enter, the centrepiece of the whole store, the magnificent island counter , stands directly in front of you, occupying the middle of the room. A perfect example of its kind, it dominates and defines the space. It’s also a work of art, wooden-fronted and topped with a projecting, polished copper top, which means you can actually have somewhere to put your legs when you sit at the counter!

If you walk straight ahead, down the counter’s right-hand side, you’ll find the till, next to the cakes, with the retail section handily-placed behind you on the right-hand wall. Going the other way, the 3-group La Marzocco Strada and its three grinders (house-blend, single-origin and decaf) occupy the counter’s front. Next comes the brew-bar, with kettles, Kalita-wave filters and jars of beans (four in all). You can sit here, where the counter is low, or further along, just past the cold-brew apparatus, where you’ll also find an EK-43 and bulk-brewer.

The seating starts to the door’s left, running around 10 th Avenue, down Yamhill Street and along the back wall. Mostly it’s two-person round tables, but in the corner opposite the door there’s a small, raised area with a window-bar on the left and a low bar on the right. This is double-sided, with stools on both sides, but to the right, the floor’s no longer raised, so the low bar becomes a high one!

A pair of two-person, square tables occupy the back wall, with another two between them and the counter, one either side of a wooden pillar supporting the ceiling. Finally, you can sit at the counter itself, either on the left, or right at the back, where there are plenty of high-backed swivel chairs.

Other than copper-topped counter, everything is wood, with white-painted walls and ceiling. There’s music, which isn’t that loud and, while it blends in well with the hum of conversation, Case Study’s not a quiet spot.

I had a very geeky coffee-conversation with the staff. The consensus was that the house-blend went best with milk, but the barista’s recommend was to try the single-origin, a washed Ethiopian Sidamo, both as an espresso and with milk. Well, I was never going to turn that recommendation down.

As an espresso, it wasn’t what I was expecting. Smooth, complex and well-balanced, there was no sharpness to it, nor was it too sweet. It felt very rounded in the mouth, and, while not something I would drink every day, it challenged my preconceptions of what espresso can be. Served with a small, tall glass of sparkling water, I’d venture to say it was ever better than the Ethiopian single-origin I had at Heart Coffee Roasters .

In milk, we agreed on a cortado. It was clearly the same coffee, but the milk fills it out. I find these sorts of espresso often produce discordant notes, the coffee’s punch at odds with the milk’s sweetness. Case Study’s single-origin went superbly with milk, the two complimenting each other, neither dominating. I could definitely drink this every day! The milk also held its pattern to the bottom of the glass, but I was enjoying drinking it so much that I forgot to photograph it!

I paired my coffee with an Almond Joy Morning Bun. Swirled pastry, with an almond topping and sticky honey glaze, it was perfect!

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Nice review, Brian. Case Study is lovely, isn’t it? I had one coffee brewed through three different filter methods as part of the Third Wave coffee tour I was doing, but it sounds as though I missed a trick by not trying the espresso too. Totally agree on the pastries front, though; divine!

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As I have fallen asleep around 3am, I naturally woke up around 12pm.

I know it’s a long sleep, but I am one lazy person (at least that’s what most people tell me). Trust me, sometimes I wake up at 11am and don’t get out of bed until 4pm. Is it depression? or am I just lazy? as an Asian, who knows.

It was the first day of my vacation/trip in Portland, so I had to at least go out and get some coffee. But I did not want to walk far.

I tried to find a cafe nearby that was less than a 5min walk. Surprisingly most of the cafes in Portland close early. Some around 2pm, and most around 4pm.

I had to get ready fast, meaning I would wear my baseball cap.

The reason why I chose to go to a cafe is, yes I do love coffee, and yes, I needed caffeine, but I also wanted to have coffee and lunch together.

Case Study coffee roasters had about 1,200 reviews and a 4.4 on google, and! it was a 3min walk, so here we go.

As a person who is used to New York cafes, I didn’t take my computer or iPad as I was not expecting desks and chairs where I could sit down for a long time.

The moment I stepped out, I was greeted with good weather and some Portland breeze. My official first day in Portland felt nice.

I have never been to the West Coast, and I guess I now understand why people want to live here.

The cafe had a casual vibe. Not so busy but filled with customers that were reading and doing work on their computers. The staff was nice, which was another surprising part haha. I am joking Manhattan also has friendly staff, I think.

It gave me a neighborhood-friendly cafe vibe.

I ended up ordering Cappuccino $4.75 + Cinnamon Raisin bagel $3.00 + Butter $0.50 = ended up paying $8.75 .+ tip which I don’t remember how much.

a little info about myself: I love cappuccino. I have never had a good cappuccino in Korea due to the different milk production – America has a much thicker creamier milk than Korea – so whenever I am in the states, I go crazy with my cappuccino. and I hate to tip but I still tip .

I grabbed a seat next to the window to enjoy the street view and waited patiently for my coffee.

The coffee took about 5min.

Did I like my cappuccino? Not bad. However, I think they could have done better. The milk they steamed was the consistency of a thick latte rather than a cappuccino. Also, I think their coffee tastes a little weak for a cap. Maybe a latte macchiato would have done a better job? And considering the weather, an iced latte would have been wiser.

Why am I picky with my coffee? Well, I somehow studied coffee for about a year and got myself certificates and stuff, including a Q grader. I know, I know. But to be fair, I used a good amount of money during that time, and therefore, I like to talk and brag about it .

I sat down and enjoyed my toasted bagel with butter (I didn’t know I paid extra). It was a lovely, peaceful lunch for me. Seeing the tram going up and down the street with many dogs on a walk was a great view.

The desperate call for caffeine was fulfilled, and my stomach was full.

After an hour of peace, I left the cafe and went for a walk. I didn’t know where to go, so I headed to the Kinokuniya to get myself a book to read. It’s a 2-week vacation, so why not.

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After you have seen Alberta Street , come to this cafe. The cooks here prepare good almond latte , rolls and pork . Bagels which Case Study Coffee offers you are tasty. Delicious bourbon or good bitter will make your meal tastier and you'll certainly come back. When visiting this place, it's a must to try great matcha latte , espresso or moccachino .

This spot is famous for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. You will like reasonable prices. There is a spectacular atmosphere and homey decor at this cafe. Case Study Coffee is ranked 4.7 within the Google grading system.

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If You’re a Caffeine Connoisseur, White Coffee Might Be Your New Best Friend, According to a Roasting Expert

What is it, you ask? Let's clarify: White coffee can refer to many different types of brew depending on cultural context. In this case, it refers to coffee that's been roasted to the lightest conceivable roast level, where the beans have only just begun to turn from green to yellow, says Samuel Kelin , a green coffee buyer and expert at Partners Coffee .

• Samuel Kelin , green coffee buyer and expert at Partners Coffee Roasters

In the U.S., it’s a relatively novel and niche product, Klein says. But this type of brewing is hardly new. “It's essentially similar to a style of coffee traditionally consumed on the Arabian Peninsula, that is typically mixed with spice blends like Hawaii,” he says. People in this part of the world have been enjoying white coffee for centuries. No doubt because it delights the taste buds and comes with other (alleged) benefits.

Curious to learn more (and try white coffee for yourself)? Read on to dive into what white coffee tastes like, its potential benefits, and how to brew it at home.

• 01 White Coffee vs Regular Coffee
• 02 Possible benefits of white coffee
• 03 How to brew it
• 04 Where to buy it

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How is white coffee different from regular coffee?

White coffee comes from the same green coffee beans as your regular roast. But the main difference is the roasting temperature. “White coffee is roasted to an end temperature of around 320º Fahrenheit, dramatically lower than a typical light roast,” Klein says. For context, most roasting companies aim for temperatures between 400º and 430º Fahrenheit, per Partners Coffee .

Roasting causes certain chemical changes in the bean’s compounds that affect the coffee's smell, taste, and appearance. At lower temperatures, “the coffee has not yet undergone some of the most consequential chemical and physical changes we typically associate with roasted coffee,” Klein says. The result? A milder, complex-tasting brew: “Coffee that is hay-like or nutty with a very light body and higher astringency,” Klein says. These lower roasting temperatures also give white coffee its characteristic lighter color, which some say looks “blond” once brewed.

How it’s different from Lebanese white coffee

The type of drink we're focusing on here is not to be confused with Lebanese white coffee , which isn't a true coffee beverage at all, Klein says. The drink known as white coffee in that region of the world is “traditionally a combination of hot water, rose, or orange blossom water, and a sweetener like sugar or honey,” he says. It's calming, caffeine-free, and is often served as a post-dinner drink because it's thought to help with digestion. So if you're wanting to give a non-caffeinated beverage a whirl, this could be good choice!

How it’s different from Malaysian white coffee

Another type of white coffee worth mentioning is Malaysian or Ipoh white coffee, which refers to "coffee that's been roasted at more conventional roasting temperatures, but with palm oil margarine, and served with sweetened condensed milk," says Klein. It’s also available in an instant version with powdered creamer and sweetener, he says. The unique mix of margarine and condensed milk gives Ipoh white coffee a complex, yet comforting, flavor profile: It's sweet (almost like caramel) with a hint of nuttiness. Traditional coffee drinkers might find it a tad too mild, but it may hit the spot for folks with a sweet tooth.

Possible benefits of white coffee

The proclaimed benefits of white coffee are largely anecdotal, and made by white coffee enthusiasts themselves. That said, we've still listed some of the most common claims, so you can suss things out.

1. Unique flavor

Lower roasting temperatures produce a unique flavor profile that’s distinct from darker roasts. Specifically, light roasting coffee may preserve the more volatile, delicate flavor compounds that often get lost during the regular roasting process. In the case of white coffee, this translates to a distinctly earthy taste. It has hay-like or nutty notes with a very light body, Klein says.

2. Higher caffeine content

White coffee drinkers claim the beverage contains way more caffeine than your usual cup, Klein says. (Some say as much as 50 percent more!) The theory goes that lower roasting temperature leads to less caffeine roasted out. But caffeine content is "heavily dependent on measurement," says Klein. White coffee "would likely have more caffeine by volume , but less caffeine by weight , than the equivalent amount of coffee roasted to a more conventional roast level," he says. In other words, there's not likely a huge difference in the amount of caffeine in light and dark roasted brews.

That said, if you rely on that morning cup of joe for an energy boost, you can still give white coffee a shot. Just keep in mind it's possible the caffeine content will be mostly similar to your average cup of coffee.

3. More antioxidants

White coffee is also “touted for its supposed health benefits,” Klein says. The major one being its higher level of antioxidants—i.e., nutrients found in plant-based foods that can help protect cells against from damage and harmful free radicals in the body, per the Mayo Clinic . “White coffee retains more chlorogenic acid, an important polyphenol with antioxidant properties,” Klein says.

Turns out, some research backs this up: An April 2022 study in Food Science and Nutrition 1 found that longer roasting times (aka, darker roasts) produced fewer polyphenols than lighter roasts (like white coffee). But keep in mind things aren't so cut and dry when it comes to antioxidants. While lighter roasts contain more phenolic compounds, darker roasts may have the same (and sometimes even better) antioxidant capacity, according the study's authors.

4. Less acidity

Some coffees have a high acid content, which can be hard on the stomach and potentially trigger heartburn. This can be a problem if you're a coffee lover with particular gut health issues. “Fans of white coffee often claim that it is less bitter or less acidic,” Klein says. “But I think that's dubious or possibly a little misleading,” he adds.

Klein has a valid point. In fact, some research suggests the opposite may be true—i.e., that darker roasts are easier on the stomach than medium or lighter roasts. For example, a February 2014 study in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research 2 concluded that darker roasts caused less gastric acid secretion than medium roasts. So what does this all mean for white coffee? If you find it works for your stomach, sip away. Otherwise, you can always opt for coffee brands—like Purity Coffee , Mommee Coffee , or Cafe Don Pedro —which are brewed especially for their low acid levels .

How to brew white coffee

If you like grinding your own beans at home, white coffee might pose a challenge. Because of the lower roasting temperatures, the coffee beans become dense and hard (read: tougher to grind). More than likely, your typical at-home coffee grinder won't be equipped to do the job. Your best bet? Buy the beans pre-ground. From there, your brewing method can vary depending on your preference and the type of coffee maker you have.

For example, one easy option is to use an espresso machine. Many white coffee fans enjoy it in espresso form, Klein says. And if you prefer the pour-over method, keep in mind white coffee will look slightly translucent and may not have the "body" of a regular brew. Doing a second pour-over can be a great way to make your coffee stronger , richer, and more satisfying. Alternatively, adding a scoop of a darker roast could help create a unique blend. If you go this route, be sure to choose a variety that complements white coffee’s nutty flavor.

Where to buy white coffee

Ready to brew your own white coffee and experience a light, nutty flavor? There are plenty of pre-ground options out there. Here are a few of our favorites:

• Wu, H., Lu, P., Liu, Z., Sharifi-Rad, J., & Suleria, H. A. R. (2022). Impact of roasting on the phenolic and volatile compounds in coffee beans.  Food Science & Nutrition , 10, 2408–2425. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2849
• Rubach M, Lang R, Bytof G, Stiebitz H, Lantz I, Hofmann T, Somoza V. A dark brown roast coffee blend is less effective at stimulating gastric acid secretion in healthy volunteers compared to a medium roast market blend. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2014 Jun;58(6):1370-3. doi: 10.1002/mnfr.201300890. Epub 2014 Feb 8. PMID: 24510512.

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In this list, we discuss some specialty shops, renowned historic cafes, and much more. Here are some coffee shops you must check out when in Moscow

Moscow, one of the most beautiful cities in Russia, is renowned worldwide for a lot of reasons. But lately, it's been due to its extravagant cafes with ornate interiors and chic furniture where Muscovites come to unwind and socialize. Since the rise of specialty coffee, many places now cater to those who love and crave some delicious, expertly crafted coffee.   

In this list, we discuss some specialty shops, renowned historic cafes, and many more coffee-related stops in Moscow. 

Bosco Café:  

A perfect place to take a little coffee break once you're done exploring the delightful sites of St. Basil's Cathedral and Lenin's tomb. Located on Red Square, this cafe is aesthetic and beautiful with its terrace filled with eye-catching hydrangeas on a sunny day.    

Café Pushkin : 

A café that was named after the Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, its interiors and book-lined shelves have become renowned in Moscow. Tourists and locals can't resist paying this a visit because of their irresistible menu of traditional Russian dishes and mouthwatering dessert. While it may be a little expensive, I can promise you the coffee here is definitely worth it as you'll be having it in the chicest cafe in the city. Pro tip: ask the waiters for what you should check out or even the café's history. Located near Tversky Boulevard, be sure to check it out! 

Coffee Mania:  

R ecognized by locals as the best coffee shop, their best-selling specialty coffee is famous and to die for! The baristas have been trained and have also won awards such as gold, silver, and bronze from the Russian latte art championship. Its classy interiors resemble a Luis Vuitton boutique rather than a coffee shop, and outstanding service has led to an increase in its outlets in Moscow. Located near the red square, give it a look-see!   

Vogue Café:  

As the name suggests, this café is where you'll find the influencers and fashionistas. One of the coolest cafes, it exudes design and style and is in close proximity to some prestigious and luxurious fashion galleries. Situated between high-end shops and shopping marts, the menu of the Vogue Café has pretty much everything from cappuccinos to cocktails.   

Bar BQ Café:  

Buzzing with people and the ideal place to chill and enjoy an American-inspired menu, Café Bar BQ should be on your list. Situated right between Red Square and the Kremlin gateway, it's a popular hub to grab a cup of coffee when you're done sightseeing.    

Cafe Milk:  

  Once a dairy shop in the Soviet era, this place used to sell fresh milk to the locals, but now its been transformed into a café. With excellent coffee, the interior of this cafe boasts plush furniture in a black and white theme, making it a renowned spot for shoppers. Also, if you're someone who’s into tea and some excellent breakfast, you'll love Café Milk. 

I Love Cake : 

If you're someone with a bit of a sweet tooth, there's nothing better than this café. They serve everything from American pancakes and waffles to cakes. As the name suggests, they specialize in cakes, so drop in if you'd like to have something sweet and fancy.    

Scramble Café:  

  Part of the Friends Forever Group, which has several other lovely cafes in Moscow, Scramble Café has the best brunches. Breakfast is served all day, with their specialty being waffles, along with delicious coffee. You need to book in advance as this café is bustling with people, and their "unicorn" coffee is famous all around as it has all the colors of the rainbow.    

SOS Café:  

Along with some good coffee, if you're in the mood for some American-style food, this is the place to go. With some of the best hot dogs, smoothies, and of course big burgers, SOS Café is also one of the most Instagram-able cafés in Moscow. 

Coffee Bean:  

The first ones to ban smoking to preserve the lovely aroma of coffee, Coffee Bean was one of the first ones to call themselves a coffee house in Moscow around 1996. Now Coffee Bean serves some of the best coffee in Moscow in about seven outlets, each with its own unique interior and look. 

Double B-  

Since the modern third wave came along in Moscow, Double B was founded in 2012 by two coffee veterans who had previously managed coffee chains themselves. Since its founding, Double B has opened up a whopping 20 new outlets in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Nizhniy Novgorod, from coffee stands to cafés. They've also expanded globally. 

One Teaspoon-  

Contrary to its name, this café has a bucket full of fun to offer. A small little rustic-chic cafe that's always bustling with locals, it's a great spot for people who want to stray away from typical cafés. Even for coffee enthusiasts or picky coffee drinkers, the extensive menu offers a lot, including baked goods and desserts. 

Coffee & Wine Bar:  

The favorite spot of the fashionable locals in Patriarch Ponds, a historically rich neighborhood in Moscow. The bestselling drinks here are drip coffee and the matcha latte, which pretty much anchor the menu. With its fantastic apple pie and breakfast options, this cafe is one of the best local ones in Moscow. 

Shokoladnitsa:  

Famous since Soviet times because for its amazing pancakes with chocolate, this café has retained the love of locals. Although the menu is now different, the nostalgia lingers, for which they have won many awards. 

Table One Café:  

Located in the business district of Moscow, Table One Café has tables for everyone with a relaxed atmosphere and good music in the background. Their standout offering is the signature matcha latte coffee. Wine and prosecco are also some bestselling options here. 

West 4 Roasters:  

The original cafe was on Osto Zhenka street, a posh little neighborhood known for its history and wealthy population. The cafe evokes a feeling of old-time New York with its exposed brick walls, a revolving art collection, and a regular calendar of live jazz performances. The coffee itself is roasted by West 4 and includes many varieties of single-origin coffees served as pour over or espresso. 

Caffe Del Parco:  

A mini-chain, Caffe Del Parco has various outlets in Moscow and boasts a coffee menu devised by a Moscow coffee superstar. One can enjoy a Brazilian single-origin pour-over, and espresso drinks and desserts are also popular on the menu. Their new menu includes many food options and was named one of Moscow's best breakfasts by a Russian lifestyle magazine. 

David Bowie Café:  

An homage to the singer and performer himself, this small cafe is known for its decor and its hipster atmosphere. Here you'll find Marshall loudspeakers, lights, and cacti with three spaces, one with the counter where you order your coffee and two separate rooms to sit down and enjoy your coffee. Along with some of the best coffee, it also offers croissants in various flavors, which are baked right at the cafe.   

If you’re a David Bowie fan, you’ll be delighted to know that the coffees are named after him and decorated with pictures of David Bowie. Even though his music was banned in the USSR, the Russians still found ways to listen to his music and loved every bit of it; hence this cafe has a lot of historical value.    

Kooperativ Chernyy :  

This coffee shop cares very deeply about creating coffee full of rich flavors. A cup of coffee here is made with Russian love.  

Kooperatic Chernyy doesn't just serve coffee but actually puts a lot of vigor and work into the roasting process to achieve perfection.   

That was a quick look at some of the best places for coffee in Moscow. Keep this list around on your next trip, and you will not be so disappointed. In case you'd like to see more places, here's another list you can consider. 

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I like coffee and I like writing, reading, and traveling, all with a cup of coffee in my hand. My recommendation? Brew some coffee (nutty flavors preferred), make it strong, add a little cinnamon and brown sugar, and a touch of soy milk, you've got happiness in a cup! Best served chilled :)

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