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Oblique Coffee Roasters- Revisited Jan. 18, 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by howpamfam

Glad to say that Oblique – one of our early favorites – retains their homey feeling and high rating.   From interesting knick-knacks on walls, to an array of seating options including soft chairs and a sofa, to a piano … Continue reading →

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Bison Coffee House- January 11, 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by howpamfam

Three members rode up Rocky Butte this foggy morning, with Cully’s Bison Coffee House as their destination.  Even with the lack of bike parking, we were mightily impressed by the warmth this cozy shop exuded, helped by an interesting array … Continue reading →

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Stumptown Belmont– Nov. 23, 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by howpamfam

In a couple of ways – a louder-than-background-music volume, a length that’s 3-4 times its width, a wall of brick, a hipster clientele – the Belmont outpost reminded us of Stumptown’s downtown shop, only smaller. And because of the smaller … Continue reading →

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CoffeeHouse 5– Revisited Nov. 16, 2014

Posted on November 28, 2014 by howpamfam

We’re fans of Coffeehouse 5, in part because of the shop’s dimensions, the ingenious construction of its counter, its varied seating, its large windows, its comfy vibe, and its varied clientele. On this below-freezing morning, the 5 of us braved … Continue reading →

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Palio Dessert & Espresso House– Revisited November 2, 2014

Posted on November 16, 2014 by howpamfam

Coming back to Palio after three years – two weeks after revisiting Coffee Time – persuaded us we had to increase the number of shops in our top tier favorites list. Both are sublime places to hang out. One of … Continue reading →

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Sisters Coffee Company – Revisited October 26, 2014

Posted on October 26, 2014 by howpamfam

Today’s foursome lucked out big time evading any deluges on this sometimes wet morning, on their way to/from the Pearl to revisit an outlet they enjoyed two+ years back. Sisters Coffee began 25 years ago as a mom/pop operation in … Continue reading →

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Coffee Time– Revisited Oct. 19, 2014

Posted on October 23, 2014 by howpamfam

We’ve been fond of Coffee Time’s mission and spaciousness ever since one of us first visited five+ years back. But this time – (during its 20th anniversary year) – we felt some physical improvements, especially in the front section, made … Continue reading →

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Cafe Eleven– Revisited Oct. 12, 2014

Posted on October 12, 2014 by howpamfam

Two + (Sidney’s 15 months,) bike members went out this overcast morning to see how Cafe Eleven’s faring, it being two years since we first came upon it.   And we’re pleased to report that despite it being a bit out … Continue reading →

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Ovation Coffee&Tea– Sept.28, 2014

Posted on September 30, 2014 by howpamfam

Thanks go to Willamette Week’s recent Coffee Issue for listing Ovation as one of its favorite new shops opening in 2014.  We liked it for a number of reasons: first is its public bicycle parking – which we didn’t expect … Continue reading →

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Coffeehouse NW– Revisited Sept. 7, 2014

Posted on September 15, 2014 by howpamfam

Though right on busy West Burnside – not normally thought of as a pedestrian-friendly environment – this shop’s early Sunday morning patrons appear primarily to be residents – many young – of the immediate neighborhood who walked there.  And as … Continue reading →

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