Category Archives: Southeast

Floyd’s SE store is an intimate, cozy spot with a somewhat retro feel due to the checkerbox linoleum pattern and the displays + lighting over the curved ordering counter. Despite limited space, it still has a variety of seating options. … Continue reading →

We agree with Stumptown’s claim that this shop – opened in the fall of 1999 – started a coffee revolution in Portland.  And that in turn accelerated the neighborhood hangout craze that was in its infancy.  We found this shop … Continue reading →

Today was a red letter day as we biked up both Rocky Butte and Mt. Tabor before settling in at one of our favorite shops.   We noticed a new soft couch had been added, but otherwise the strengths that have … Continue reading →

This is the revamped Haven Coffee shop with improvements such a new counter, coffee equipment, and art on the walls.  It still might be homier with some varied seating options, reading materials, and some of the former, older regulars from … Continue reading →

A revisit after 18 months – brought on by a flat tire – resulted in our seeing the wonderful small changes (reading magazines, board games, soft couches) that have taken place here. Each sends an invitation to come hang out … Continue reading →

Returning to Coava today to commemorate the new East side streetcar, we found little changed over the past 18 months. Coava still shares Bamboo Revolution’s hip showroom space and still brews artisan coffee, but from a hangout viewpoint it still … Continue reading →

In a large space that used to be a book store and coffee shop, and before that possibly a neighborhood grocery store, it’s now solely a coffee shop. Coffee and pastries are fine, but the space could be  homier to … Continue reading →

With a somewhat self-deprecating name, one would expect an unpretentious, inviting shop, and the Mug doesn’t disappoint. Handmade mugs, monthly art, a sofa along straight-forward tables/chairs and stools by the window, all help make the Mug a friendly meeting spot.   … Continue reading →

Interestingly, though K&F has been roasting organic, sustainable coffee for almost 30 years in coffee-mad, progressive Portland, we expected their coffeeshop on popular SE Clinton to have more of a buzz.  Though locals were obviously comfortable there, the layout and … Continue reading →

On the 22nd we discovered a full scale – from coffee and home baked pastries, to hard liquor – restaurant in a well lit/windowed setting.  Design lines are very clean. While hanging out early on a Sunday morning is easy, … Continue reading →