Category Archives: North

Though a wet morning didn’t deter we four from bike riding, it did persuade us to stay in N/NE, so we checked out Compass’s first shop in PDX.  Close to the entrance to & exit from the Fremont Bridge, this … Continue reading →

Two members of our team headed to Kenton this morning to check out the relatively new Prince Coffee shop.  Though pleased with the light and visuals, (and the tasty coffee,) they were less thrilled with the hard seating and table … Continue reading →

Though relatively quiet this dry, overcast 60 degree morning, it was evident that the Blend Team had succeeded in making this shop a vital part of the community.  From its bicycle corral to its signs, everything – including classy doors … Continue reading →

On this overcast, somewhat moist morning, Ozora joined E and H on a return to this child-friendly cafe on N. Williams.  Typically young parents and children descend in mass on this restaurant starting at 9:30.  Maybe because construction was going … Continue reading →

— // — 4637 N. Albina     http://www.facebook.com/pages/Albina–Press-Coffeehouse/.  

Locale is a new, small, stylish spot on N. Mississippi intended to cater to the interests of morning, afternoon and evening customers.   The furnishings, counter area, and art are all tasteful.  The service is great.  And still it is … Continue reading →

With only a 2 and a half months left to take advantage of the Chinook Book’s varied coupons, we’ve been using our Sunday outings to revisit several shops for which we have such coupons.  In 2015 Dragonfly had the most … Continue reading →

It’s been some 20 months since first visiting Cup Coffee and we were impressed with how Cup had successfully transitioned into its role as a community institution.   We liked the way the community just naturally seem to gather there, no … Continue reading →

Daylight Savings Time began on this wet Sunday morning, and we three bicyclists decided to take the long way to the POA Cafe.  Since we already had taken out & put on our waterproof gear – which hadn’t been used … Continue reading →

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 →