Some companies are game-changers. Not just in their cities or industries, but in changing the overall culture. In the coffee industry, Starbucks is the obvious one. But so is Stumptown, and as Portland’s most powerful, “world-dominating” roaster of all time, it brings out more heated debate, love, disdain and yes, … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Portland Coffee House News and Reviews
Portland Oregon is known for its coffee scene, so we tend to cover a lot of news and reviews of coffee houses. You'll find examples of some of our favorites from all over the Portland metro listed here.
Coffee Guide: Red E Café
Located in a retail pocket in North Portland near an I-5 freeway exit and Portland Community College, Red E Café can be easy to miss. But it’s worth the hunt, as an example of how simple but thoughtful execution can create an exceptional neighborhood café and in-house roaster worthy of national notice. Indeed, Red E … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Red E Café
Coffee Guide: Ristretto Roasters
Din Johnson is a risk taker. When Ristretto Roasters first opened in late 2005, in a tiny slice of a spot on very un-hip NE 42nd Ave near Fremont St, there were whispers of, “Who are these outsiders who aren’t from the Portland coffee scene? They’ll never make it in THAT location. They are insane to open a roastery in … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Ristretto Roasters
Coffee Guide: Heart Coffee Roasters
Things you don’t need to know about Heart Coffee Roasters but I’m going to tell you anyway: Owner Wille Yli-Luoma is Finnish, and he’s a well-regarded pro-snowboarder. Why does this matter? It adds to the distinctive personality that is Heart Coffee. He has a Finnish sensibility around nature and science, combined with … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Heart Coffee Roasters
Coffee Guide: Courier Coffee
Some Portland cafés are sleek and polished, with expensive build-outs and stone countertops, while others look to a classic, yet polished style with antiques, gilded mirrors, and bow-tied staff. Then there’s Courier, who proudly keeps their DIY, almost punk rock esthetic at the forefront, in a thrift store meets shared … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Courier Coffee
Coffee Guide: Sterling Coffee Roasters
Sterling Coffee owner Adam McGovern and Aric Miller and their talented crew are purists and perfectionists: you get a pared-down of drinks, pastry items from Bakeshop and that’s it. But that’s all you need here where baristas are known to toss a just made cappuccino if the ristretto or foam isn’t to their standards. … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Sterling Coffee Roasters
Coffee Guide: Coava Coffee Roasters
Although Matt Higgins has been in the coffee business for over a decade, he began Coava, as many Portland roasters have, out of a humble garage in 2008. Just a few years later, Higgins still roasts on his trusty Probats but has moved out of the garage and into a retail shop, which he shares with Bamboo Revolution. The … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Coava Coffee Roasters
Coffee Guide: Case Study Coffee Roasters
A review of Case Study Coffee Roasters. Originally started as an espresso catering company in 2005, Case Study Coffee Roasters opened their outer NE Sandy café in 2010. What sets Case Study apart from countless other neighborhood cafés in Portland? We think it’s a passion and a concerted effort to do things better. … [Read more...] about Coffee Guide: Case Study Coffee Roasters