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Portland cafes for must visit

Reviewed cafes in Portland where must visit is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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One of the few stops in this city worth planning a coffee visit around.

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Coava Coffee Roasters in SE Main roastery / Central Eastside

Coava Coffee Roasters

SE Main roastery / Central Eastside, Portland

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Beans & Gear

Single-origin focused Portland roaster anchored at the SE Main Public Brew Bar, where pour-over, espresso, beans, and cuppings make the roastery feel like the destination.

Heart Coffee Roasters in Burnside / Kerns

Heart Coffee Roasters

Burnside / Kerns, Portland

Must Visit House Roaster Pour Over Beans & Gear

Portland specialty benchmark for bright, clean house roasting, careful espresso and filter, pastries, and beans to take home.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters in SE Division / Richmond

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

SE Division / Richmond, Portland

Must Visit House Roaster Quick Stop Beans & Gear

Original SE Division flagship for Hair Bender, espresso, cold brew, pastries, and retail beans from Portland's most historically unavoidable coffee name.

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