Life as a coffee lover in Portland means constantly falling in love with new shops and struggling to pick a favorite, but that doesn’t mean we won’t try. Here are just a few of the best coffee shops in the city.
The Black-owned sneaker-themed café has been serving great coffee in Chinatown since 2017 and recently opened a second location in Beaverton. There’s no formal menu, so ask for your go-to drink or let the talented baristas guide you.
A fantastic place to challenge your palette with specialty drinks like a non-psychoactive CBD shot add-on or cold brew with chocolate and your milk of choice.
Coffee served at bars is sometimes an afterthought, but not at Dear Sandy. Caffeine is not just a means of energy here — the beans are roasted locally and served until midnight. Bonus points for the killer merch.
Emphasis on “exquisite,” including a great selection of plant-based pastries and a seasonal drink menu that never misses.
This woman-owned shop sources its beans from Portland staple Coava Coffee and makes all of its delicious pastries in-house with local ingredients.
Originally founded in Australia, Nolan and Shari Hirte opened their first location in the U.S. right here in Portland. The coffee selection is always evolving and the food is equally impressive.
A journey that began with founder Christopher Bell roasting coffee in his apartment in 2012, Push x Pull opened its first brick-and-mortar store in 2022 and has evolved into a destination for experimental and natural coffees.
Coffee veterans Ryan Willbur & Laila Ghambari took over Guilder and its sister café Juniors Roasted Coffee last year and have been carrying the torch of great coffee and immaculate vibes.
Which coffee shops did we miss? Email us with your favorites.
