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1028 SE Water Ave., No. 145, 503-808-7084, wateravenuecoffee.com. 7 am-6 pm daily.
At this naturally lit, third-wave darling, you can step in for a quick coffee break at the standing counter, claim a cozy table for two in the back, or enjoy an ideal spot for people watching at one of the inner eastside's more interesting intersections. Snag a true Water Avenue espresso on the westside—without much of the ambience—near Chase Bank at 811 SW 6th Ave.