10 Best Cafes You Must Try In Portland, Oregon

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Pala
Pala 
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Portland, the largest city of the state of Oregon, is blessed with abundant scenic beauty, The city has innumerable roasters and coffee shops. As such, it is not difficult to come across a good cafe in this bustling city. However, on the flip side, it can be a daunting task to choose a great cafe with several distinctive cafes in the town. Plus, it may be slightly challenging for you to find a standout coffee in this city that is home to countless cafes. The city has it all from rare Chinese coffee to juicy naturals. To make your life simpler, we have created this list so that you can easily navigate the awesome coffee scene of Portland, which been consistently growing every year. Here are some of the best cafes you must try in Portland, Oregon that serves fantastic coffee in the city.

1. Costello's Travel Cafe

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Costello’s Travel Cafe is a quaint cafe that serves European-style lunch and breakfast along with espresso drinks and homemade sweets in Portland, Oregon. The breakfast here includes delicious fare like breakfast sandwiches and croissants–and it even gives you a chance to make your own omelets. Of course, there’s some awesome coffee. There is a huge flat-screen that airs live travel scenes from various parts of the world. It is a friendly, cozy cafe famous for its sandwiches and soups and an ideal place to hang around with your friends.

Costello's Travel Cafe

Address: 2222 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232, United States

Website: Costello’s Travel Cafe

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 4pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 4pm

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2. Dutch Bros Coffee


Welcome to Dutch Bros Coffee, drive-through coffee chain which has its headquarters in Oregon’s Grants Pass. This drive-through kiosk brand has a big loyal fan following in the city of Portland. At present, they are also making attempts to bring the customers inside. Expect nothing but top-quality coffee here and the outlet also boasts superior-quality coffee roasters. Once you have had their awesome coffee, you will keep coming back here for more.

Dutch Bros Coffee

Address: 5482 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97221, United States

Website: Dutch Bros Coffee

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 5am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 5am - 11pm

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3. Half Pint Cafe


Half Pint Cafe is a cozy coffee shop that operates from what used to be a freight elevator in the past and brews up Mudd Works Roastery beans. This tiny local cafe offers small delicious treats, coffee, and more. The best part here is that the owner makes great coffee and also roasts the beans personally. It has a tiny space and there are only a few tables inside the coffee shop and a few more in the lobby outside. You should also try out their mouthwatering pastries along with the coffee.

Half Pint Cafe

Address: 537 SE Ash St #108, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Website: Half Pint Cafe

Opening hours: 7:30am - 3:30pm (daily)

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4. Ovation Coffee & Tea


Ovation Coffee & Tea is a contemporary coffee shop in town with glass walls and serves Moroccan teas and coffees apart from snacks and pastries, cookies, scones, and gluten-free food. It is a favorite coffee shop for many of the Portlanders. The beverages also include cold bBrew coffee, blended ZaZa, and other Moroccan drinks. If you are fond of Moroccan-spiced coffee, it is one of the best spots to visit in Portland. Try out their sandwiches and biscuits and you will keep craving for more.

Ovation Coffee & Tea

Address: 941 NW Overton St, Portland, OR 97209, United States

Website: Ovation Coffee & Tea

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 6am - 6pm; Sat - Sun: 7am - 5pm

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5. Kiosko


This small coffee shop is situated near the charming southwest waterfront of Portland. Kiosko has a feel of a typical European cafe rather than that of an American coffee shop and looks quite distinct from the more common Scandinavian-inspired coffee shops found in the city of Portland. Apart from the drip coffee, an array of espresso drinks, and the usual cold brew, you will find coffee brewed here in a variety of styles with flavors such as the Mexican pot coffee infused with spices like piloncillo and cinnamon, café de olla, and more.

Kiosko

Address: 1816 SW River Dr, Portland, OR 97201, United States

Website: Kiosko

Opening hours: 7am - 4pm (daily)

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6. Tōv

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Tov Coffee is a coffee shop in Portland with a difference as it serves Turkish coffee, unique lattes, and Egyptian coffee. Thus, the coffee flavors offered here are bolder and slightly different from the usual ones, However, the outcome is the same; you get to enjoy a tasty steaming cup of java and a chance to chill out with your friends. The weird thing about this cafe is that it happens to be a double-decker bus. You have to order for your coffee at the lower level, go upstairs, and wait for a few minutes for your brew to be served.

Tov Coffee & Tea

Address: 3207 SE Hawthorne Blvd #5044, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Website: Tov Coffee & Tea

Opening hours: Mon, Thu: 9am - 2pm; Fri - Sun: 9am - 5pm (closed on Tue & Wed)

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7. Water Avenue Coffee

Water Avenue
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Water Avenue Coffee has created a niche for themselves in Portland for its high-quality coffee. The shop also dishes out coffee specials and their special housemade syrups. Although they offer a small menu, it has been crafted well. The coffee shop has healthy vegetarian and vegan options on their menu. Only organic and locally sourced ingredients are used in this cafe so that you can expect nothing but the best always. Its popularity has been growing steadily as a go-to cafe in the city. The friendly baristas, the warm ambiance, and a great menu are some of the perks for coming here.

Water Avenue Coffee

Address: 1028 SE Water Ave #145, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Website: Water Avenue Coffee

Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)

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8. La Luna Cafe


It is easy to fall in love with this warm brunch restaurant in your neighborhood in Portland that is famous for serving fresh juice, a wide variety of smoothies, healthy vegan bowls, and exuberant brunch classics. La Luna Cafe is known for its crêpes, chicken-fried pork loin served with country gravy, and eggs Benedict among others. The cafe also offers an array of salads and sandwiches for the health freaks and features an espresso bar and breakfast cocktails to titillate your taste buds.

La Luna Cafe

Address: 828 SE Ash St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Website: La Luna Cafe

Opening hours: 8am - 2pm (daily)

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9. Coava Coffee Roasters


Visit Coava Coffee Roasters for different kinds of quality light bites and coffee beverages. The industrial-chic spot features a beautiful interior and its bar, tables, and counters are made from fine bamboo. The coffee shop’s ambiance is warm, contemporary, and has a slightly Japanese touch. You can also listen to soothing and modern music while enjoying your favorite beverage and snacks here. The pastries served here are delicious and compliments the delicious coffee perfectly. You can either order for a hot cup of their fresh house brew or some espresso coffee during your visit.

Coava Coffee Roasters

Address: 1300 SE Grand Ave a, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Website: Coava Coffee Roasters

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 6am - 6pm; Sat - Sun: 7am - 6pm

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10. Good Coffee


The city of Portland has no dearth of great coffee shops with so many new cafes also opening in recent years. However, Good Coffee has been operating in the city for quite some time now and earned a positive reputation for itself. The shop is named appropriately and serves quality cafe in its neighborhood. The menu includes coffee from MadCap, Roseline, Coava, and Heart. The sweet treats and Lardo sandwiches are definitely some of those new additions that should not be given a miss. This cool hangout is ideal for enjoying your espresso drinks along with baked items in the company of your friends.

Good Coffee

Address:1150 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Website: Good Coffee

Opening hours: 7am - 7pm (daily)

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Enjoy quality time with your friends

A cup of cappuccino at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
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A coffee shop gives you the perfect excuse to catch up with your friends or be with your date. Here are some of the best cafes you must try out in Portland, Oregon to chill out with your dear ones in the city.

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