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Fehrenbacher Hof– Revisited July 7, 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by howpamfam

Glad to report that the joy we experienced at our first discovery of Fehrenbacher Hof, stayed with us on this outing.  Originally we were wowed by the diversity of age groups and socioeconomics of the patrons; today it was the … Continue reading →

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Ken’s Artisan Bakery — Revisited June 23, 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by howpamfam

Ken’s continues to create top end bakery goods at a location that would benefit from more space and more homey qualities, (though admittedly many bakeries want the quicker turnover of patrons than coffee shops.)     338 NE 21st     … Continue reading →

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Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels — June 16, 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by howpamfam

For more than a year Portland bagel lovers have searched for high quality replacements for Kettleman’s, which was bought out by a national company who jettisoned their recipes.  Henry Higgins is a shoe-string operation – leasing a small retail outlet … Continue reading →

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Happy Sparrow Cafe — Visited June 9, 2013

Posted on June 20, 2013 by howpamfam

Happy Sparrow was a great discovery for us.   It’s a cozy shop that has staked its success on offering a wide assortment of the Czech pastry kolache, rather typical coffee shop offerings.   We liked the kolaches, liked the personable … Continue reading →

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James John Cafe– Visited 5-19-2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by howpamfam

Located in the heart of St. Johns, the James John Cafe seemed to us as a comfortable gathering spot with a relaxed atmosphere.   Its eclectic decor included a tin ceiling and wall mounted hunting and fishing trophies.   We truly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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GrindHouse Coffee– Visited May 5,2013

Posted on June 16, 2013 by howpamfam

Though many shops have outside seating areas, only GrindHouse is situated in a kiosk-style structure, meaning its semi-exposed to the elements 365 days a year.    We hit it on a brisk, clear day and felt very comfortable there.   It’s … Continue reading →

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Grendel’s Coffee Shop: 4-28-13

Posted on April 28, 2013 by howpamfam

After an unsuccessful attempt visiting the new Stumptown Annex in the Central Eastside, (it’s open 10-4 F-M), today’s two riders turned to Grendel’s;  both had been there individually, but neither by bike.   Grendel’s is a funky little shop under … Continue reading →

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Goldrush Coffee Bar: 4-15-13

Posted on April 28, 2013 by howpamfam

Long before we were Sunday morning bicyclists, we were Sunday morning joggers.   This Monday afternoon’s bicycle outing to Goldrush celebrated the visit of a distinguished alumnus of the jogging group, visiting from Denver.   With its high ceilings, brick wall to … Continue reading →

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Motivasi Coffee Shop Revisited 4-14-13

Posted on April 28, 2013 by howpamfam

Hats off to two of our stalwarts who biked 12 miles – out to Marine Drive then back through Cascade Station – to hang out at a shop just a half mile from our starting point.   Motivasi is a great … Continue reading →

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K&F Coffeehouse Revisited 4-7-13

Posted on April 28, 2013 by howpamfam

K+F remains a bit of an anomaly: an early coffee roaster in a hip neighborhood, that draws mostly an older, less hip clientele.   The facility has a bit of color on one wall, which looks great; not sure why … Continue reading →

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