It seems that after having sampled 138 different independently owned coffee shops these past four years, we’re currently into a  pattern of alternating visits to old favorites with visiting new shops.  Long-time favorite Dragonfly in NW was today’s destination for the three of us, and again it did not disappoint.

The shop possesses an array of interesting chandeliers, along with quirky windows and mirrors, that are visual delights.  That coupled with a variety of seating options, homemade pastries, an obvious commitment to environmnetal sustainability, and a bike corral, make the shop a wonderful place for us to hang out in, even though it’s a relatively small space.

Engaging topics today included each of our summer backpack plans – two are going to the Wallowas,  plus one is also going to the Canadian Rockies and the third is heading to the Three Sisters; the confounding issue on NE 42nd which is striving to attract new commerce, but not competition for its existing restaurants, and is now faced with a proposal from a successful restauranteur with a new upscale pizza outlet that might hurt two existing businesses; and the crazy housing prices that are making Portland even more unaffordable for many long-time residents.

2387 NW Thurman     thedragonflycoffeehouse.com