06.06.2023

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Order up: your guide to Portland’s coffee shops

A coffee cafe with a natural wood counter.

You could drink coffees made from Coava beans at many Portland cafes — or just head straight to the source. | Photo by @coavacoffee

For richer or pour over, Portland’s coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. Our city ranks among the top coffee cities in America thanks to factors like cafes per capita and the price of beans.

The City of Roses has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Portland.

Pro tip: If you need to refine your order, review the different kinds of coffee before stepping up to the counter.

Roasts to boast

Adapt Cafe, 4280 SE Milwaukie Ave. Ste. 111 | Try award-winning coffee from roasters around the world, like La Cabra and Manhattan Coffee Roasters, or order a seasonal latte.

Lionheart Coffee Company, various locations in Beaverton | Baristas experiment with various manual brewing techniques using beans sourced from a rotating lineup of roasters.

Specialty drinks

40 LBS Coffee Bar, various locations | From brown sugar lattes and cold shaken cappuccinos to cortados and affogatos made with Tillamook ice cream and Coava coffee, you’ll find something to suit the season and your mood.

Prince Coffee, various locations | This woman-owned specialty coffee shop and wine bar showcases local and international guest roasters with seasonal specials like a cold brew topped with coconut foam.

In-house roasted beans

Coava Coffee Roasters, various locations | A signature honey and vanilla latte leads the single-origin coffee menu, which includes specialty drinks with customizable espresso and filter options.

Proud Mary Coffee, 2012 NE Alberta St. | Experience Australian coffee culture at this full-service cafe that uses its own roasts to create special, complex coffees, like deluxe pour-overs.

What coffee shop did we miss? If you know a spot that’s not on the list, guide us in the right direction using this survey.

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Do you prefer to make coffee at home or get your coffee from a local business?

A. I brew coffee at home
B. I stop by a local coffee shop
C. I get my coffee from a large chain

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Events

Tuesday, June 6

Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series | Tuesday, June 6 | 12-1 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 715 SW Morrison St. Ste. 702, Portland | Free | Take a break from the office to see Portland-based duo The El Kays play their signature blend of Americana, folk, and indie-pop.

Wednesday, June 7

Junior Parade | Wednesday, Jun. 7 | 1-3 p.m. | Hollywood District, Portland | Free | Watch this historic Portland Rose Festival parade in person or tune into FOX 12 for a live broadcast as kids from all over the city march in costumes, ride floats, and pedal their decorated bikes.

Thursday, June 8

Sound Art Installation — “Blur: Portraits of Pandemia” | Thursday, June 8-Wednesday, June 14 | Times vary | Lincoln Hall Boiler Room (LH 55), 1620 SW Park Ave., Portland | Free | Experience this immersive sound experience designed by Portland State University School of Music & Theater students as part of the Rewire Festival.
Spring Rose Show | Thursday, Jun. 8-Friday, Jun. 9 | Times vary | Lloyd Center, 2201 Lloyd Center, Portland | Free | PNW rose growers will show off 4,000+ of their best blooms at this time-honored tradition billed as the “largest and longest-running rose show in the nation.”

Friday, June 9

ZooBrew | Friday, Jun. 9-Saturday, Jun. 10 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | $35-$65 | Kick off the summer with 40+ beer and cider makers from across the region, plus live music, chats with zookeepers, lawn games, and more.

Saturday, June 10

Carioca Bowls 8th Anniversary Party | Saturday, Jun. 10 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Carioca Bowls, 827 NE Alberta St., Portland | Free | This Portland açaí (“ah-sigh-ee”) cafe will offer $8 bowls, mocktail specials, family-friendly candle-making, and live music.

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News Notes

Environment

Early Monday morning, 500,000 gallons of wastewater were released before being disinfected into the Willamette River near Foothills Park, according to the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services. To blame? A faulty pump at the aging Tryon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Lake Oswego. (KOIN)

Eat

Craving a curated outdoor dining experience? Snag a ticket for the Coyote Friends Feast this Sunday, June 11, 4-8 p.m., at Highland Fields Farm in Forest Grove. Astral will serve dishes like Dungeness crab ceviche, pea and fava salad, and adobo chicken family-style alongside wine pairings from Ruby Vineyard.

Sports

Here’s an outdoor activity that deserves to be shingled out. Adam Willis of Beaverton is the founder of “roofball” — a game where players throw a football and try to hit the natural gas vent on their roof. Watch the 2023 Roofball Federation of America Cup online this Sunday, June 11. (KOIN)

Plan Ahead

Ayyy — The Fonz is coming to Portland. The one and only Henry Winkler will make a stop at Powell’s City of Books on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 7:30 p.m., to promote his new memoir “Being Henry.” Tickets are $40 and include a hardcopy edition of the book.

Regional

Later this year, Portlanders can drive less than an hour away to one of Travel + Leisure’s 11 Best Places to Travel in September. The Willamette Valley earned a place alongside destinations like Fiji and Nantucket, Massachusetts, thanks to its 700+ wineries, mild weather, hiking opportunities, and luxury accommodations. Try our itinerary. (Travel + Leisure)

History

Did you know the Bing cherry was created by horticulturist Seth Lewelling in Milwaukie? Clackamas County’s Milwaukie Historic Society will install an interpretive panel about the worker Lewelling named the cherry after — Ah Bing — thanks to funding from a new round of grants awarded by the Oregon Heritage Commission.

Award

A former head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers is the 18th recipient of the Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award. The National Basketball Coaches Association bestowed the honor on Rick Adelman, who took Rip City to the NBA Finals in 1990 and 1992. (OPB)

Shop

Looking for a unique hostess gift? Enter PDXPOP!, a small-batch popcorn created from all-natural ingredients. Bonus: All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels People. Add to cart.*

Travel

It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*

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May we offer you a challenge?

PDXtoday news quiz: August 2023

People enjoy the rooftop bar at KEX Hotel in Portland

August was hot off the press. | Photo by @kexportland

Okay, PDXtoday readers, let’s test your memory skills.

We bring you roughly seven news notes each day, which amounts to nearly 150 pieces of news every month. Can you remember the stories we shared in May?

If you...

🏰 keep an eye on the real estate market

🧢 rep your city’s merch

🌲 know the trees by name

... then we’re betting our little test will be easy peasy lemon squeezy. 🍋

Show off your skills by taking our news quiz — we’ll give high-scorers a shoutout in an upcoming newsletter.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Cambrie

From the editor

Moira Rose McMurderpants Queen of Hearts. That’s the absolutely fabulous name of a Portland cat competing in the nationwide “Wacky Pet Names” contest. You can vote for Moira Rose McMurderpants Queen of Hearts — and cross your mittens that she wins on Tuesday, June 13.

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