Willamette Week

Revolución Coffee House

Known for Mexican staples like tamales ($6), flan ($3.50) and spicy drinks served by the cup (or the pot)—like cinnamon-forward café de olla ($2.50) and corn masa-based atole ($4.50)—this socially conscious Mexican cafe truly is revolutionary.

Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry

Most come for the scratch-made pound cake and scones, only to end up ordering the biscuit and sausage gravy plate ($7.75).

Courier Coffee Roasters

If you walked too fast down Oak, you could zoom right past this hole in the wall where the construction of cappuccinos is truly an art.

Saint Simon Coffee Co.

Saint Simon doesn’t try all that hard to be stylish; this pocket-sized cafe just happens to execute simplicity with the best of tastes.

Ki Coffee

Formerly known as Solace Fine Espresso, this mellow cafe serves Stumptown coffee and espresso, along with a full menu of smoothies and bagel sandwiches.

No Wave Coffee

A short walk from the University of Portland, No Wave is a prototypical ’90s-to-’00s campus coffee shop that doesn’t feel intentionally retro

Arbor Lodge Coffee

Arbor Lodge Coffee is a mission-driven coffeehouse and community space, dedicated to providing room for fresh food and events—including receptions for Sasquatch-themed art.

Carnelian Coffee

Whether you feel like reminiscing about simpler times involving childhood rock collections, you’re a legit geology nerd, or you just want a good espresso drink while grocery shopping on 82nd, this cafe adorned in mineral-themed décor embodies the definition of hidden gem.

Coffee Time

Established in 1994, Coffee Time remains unchanged as destination retailers and restaurants have appeared on every side, with increasingly cozy, lamp-lit corners as you walk farther into the well-worn space.

Cathedral Coffee

Nestled in St. Johns lies a quietly polished cafe with tables and counters wide enough to enjoy a delicious scone and Proud Mary Coffee Roasters latte with your laptop and notebooks spread out.

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