The best cafes in Portland
49 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Human Bean
CafesDrive-thru chain serving espresso, coffee, tea, smoothies & kid-friendly beverages.
The Human Bean
CafesDutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesContemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.
Cafe Marzocca
CafesWhether you need a civilized jolt or a slow cappuccino moment, Cafe Marzocca nails that Italian coffee-culture vibe in tiny, stylish digs.…
Cafe Marzocca
CafesPrimo Espresso
CafesEspresso drinks, flavored coffees & a variety of homemade treats in a family-owned cafe.
Primo Espresso
CafesPause Coffee Lab
CafesPause Coffee Lab is the spot locals slide into when they want an elevated coffee experience without the fuss. Expect thoughtfully crafted…
Pause Coffee Lab
CafesContemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.
This week, Stomping Grounds Coffee House Fairview is the cozy flagship locals use for everything from a caffeine fix to a no-pressure work…
Ink and Drink Coffee
CafesInk and Drink Coffee nails the classics, then gets playful with white chocolate mochas, mint chocolate chip sips, matcha, and Graffiti…
Ink and Drink Coffee
CafesInside Edgefield’s main lobby, McMenamins Edgefield Espresso Bar pours espresso made with McMenamins’ own roasted coffees while tempting…
Autumn Coffee Roasting keeps it cozy with a minimalist vibe, friendly service, and pastries that disappear fast. Order ahead when you're in…
When the morning is chaos, Stomping Grounds Coffee House: Drive Thru keeps Gresham humming with quick, friendly service, solid lattes, cozy…
Contemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.
Simply Coffee Shop
CafesSimply Coffee Shop is pouring Italian-style espresso using locally roasted beans and silky latte art, plus signatures li
Simply Coffee Shop
CafesWhether you want a speedy drive-thru or a bright, kid-friendly downtown hang with a big communal table, Stomping Grounds Coffee House keeps…
Contemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.
Contemporary coffee chain serving classic, specialty & iced espresso beverages, plus smoothies.
Neo Cafe
CafesNeo Cafe keeps East Portland properly caffeinated with dialed in espresso and its house brewed Desi Chai that tastes like a hug with spice.…
Neo Cafe
CafesTreat yourself to a cup that actually tastes like it cares. Bow + Arrow Coffeehouse over in Damascus pours Stumptown espresso with heart,…
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesUniversal Coffee
CafesUniversal Coffee is a quirky walk-up window in Beaverton pouring craft espresso drinks and rich champurrado, with original drinks you won't…
Universal Coffee
CafesSymposium Coffee
CafesSymposium Coffee is basically Tigard’s living room, pouring responsibly sourced espresso and tea by day, then slinging whiskey and…
Symposium Coffee
CafesCoffee Rush
CafesCoffee Rush nails the "running late but need real espresso" vibe with a speedy drive-thru, specialty drinks, and local baked goods. Order…
Coffee Rush
CafesFly Chai
CafesFly Chai keeps things honest with single-origin Assam tea, house-ground cardamom, ginger, cinnamon and black pepper, and traditional…
Fly Chai
CafesAva Roasteria - Hall
CafesAva Roasteria - Hall pours roastery-level espresso with pretty latte art and backs it up with house-baked goodness like muffins, fruit…
Ava Roasteria - Hall
CafesWell & Good Cafe - Tigard is the kind of spot you hit when you want a no-fuss breakfast, legit coffee, and something sweet still warm from…
Good Coffee
CafesThis week, trade your autopilot brew for Good Coffee, where the Spectrum Blend brings milk chocolate and candied nuts with a citrus finish,…
Good Coffee
CafesBaristopia Coffee
CafesBaristopia Coffee is roasting its own beans and pouring inventive cups that actually taste like the menu says... think a Denmark Iced Latte…
Baristopia Coffee
CafesPhin Caphe & Boba
CafesPhin Caphe & Boba is a low-key tea spot tucked inside a larger complex, pouring Vietnamese coffee blends alongside fruit smoothies and…
Phin Caphe & Boba
CafesCraving something beyond the usual latte routine? Kitanda Coffee & Acai - Beaverton serves açaí bowls, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and…
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesTop Off Espresso
CafesTop Off Espresso keeps Beaverton buzzing with luxe coffee, energizers, teas, and non-caffeinated sips served hot, iced, or blended, plus…
Top Off Espresso
CafesThe Human Bean
CafesDrive-thru chain serving espresso, coffee, tea, smoothies & kid-friendly beverages.
The Human Bean
CafesFor a seriously dialed-in cup from people who live and breathe beans, Thornton Family Coffee Roasters serves espresso and drip, plus baked…
The Brew
CafesThe Brew is the kind of welcoming, family-friendly Gladstone cafe that makes weekday mornings less dramatic, with legit coffee and…
The Brew
CafesLoro Coffee Beaverton keeps it friendly and focused with a rotating lineup of premium coffees from Portland and beyond, plus a small menu…
Maplewood Coffee & Tea is that cozy SW Portland spot where the bread and pastries are made in-house and the latte tastes like someone…
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesFun-loving drive-thru serving up customized coffees, Rebel energy drinks, cold brew, tea & more.
Dutch Bros Coffee
CafesFlying Cat Coffee Co
CafesFlying Cat Coffee Co brings quirky, cat-themed charm to your caffeine routine with solid coffee, tea, and smoothies, plus breakfast and…
Flying Cat Coffee Co
CafesMutts Coffee Roasters turns your caffeine habit into good through its Drink Coffee, Help Dogs mission, spotlighting rescue pups and…
Vancouver’s cozy, community-centered hangout, Milky & Coco’s Kit-Tea Café pairs locally sourced coffee, tea, and snacks with time in a…
Coffee Rush
CafesCoffee Rush is the go-to local drive-thru for espresso and specialty sips, perfect for mornings when you need luxury coffee without leaving…
Coffee Rush
CafesHappy Sparrow Café
CafesHappy Sparrow Café turns out small-batch, from-scratch kolaches with fillings made in house, from savory breakfasty bites to classic sweet…
Happy Sparrow Café
CafesRoseline Coffee
CafesRoseline Coffee is a Portland specialty roaster with cafes around town, serving sustainably sourced, meticulously roasted beans. This week,…
Roseline Coffee
CafesCathedral Coffee
CafesSkip the same old beans. Cathedral Coffee roasts fresh every Monday and Tuesday, curates ethically and transparently sourced coffees from…
Cathedral Coffee
CafesBrewed Cafe & Pub
CafesWhether you're after a hand-poured cup, a local pint, or a low-key spot to meet upstairs, Brewed Cafe & Pub nails that cozy, bi-level vibe.…
Brewed Cafe & Pub
CafesCornell Farm Cafe
CafesCornell Farm Cafe turns peak PNW produce into creative brunch plates, pours Sleepy Monk coffee, and mixes botanically inspired cocktails in…
Cornell Farm Cafe
CafesLake Oswego Coffee House & Wine Bar is the no-brainer neighborhood spot for a flawless latte with real latte art, warm blueberry muffins,…
Lola's Cafe Bar
CafesCraving a no-fuss spot that covers your bases morning to happy hour? Lola's Cafe Bar keeps it easy with breakfast-all-day plates, a legit…
Lola's Cafe Bar
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