Salt & Straw

One of Portland's most prominent representatives of what's known as the "third wave coffee movement", Stumptown began as a single shop in 1999, only to expand nationwide during the following two decades. Founder Duane Sorenson went many extra miles to ensure that not only the final product but also the process of its procurement …

Picking only a few of Portland's many excellent coffee shops and roasteries is an impossible task, but Coava truly does check most boxes: they use single-origin beans, have several spacious, laptop-friendly outlets in Portland, and their coffee, quite simply, tastes amazing. Coava started as a one-man (Michael Higgins) garage roasting and brewing operation, now …

Salt & Straw is a hip artisanal ice cream parlour known for its unique and creative flavour combinations, which include honey lavender, pear & blue cheese, and arbequina olive oil. Due to its popularity, lines here form easily, but it's definitely worth a stop, even on cold …

Like Portland itself, Voodoo Doughnut doesn't hold back on whack and creativity in either flavour (their bacon-and-maple bar is a big hit) or product names (an "Old Dirty Bastard", anyone?). There's standing room only, and lines form easily, but the fun is worth it — despite the fact they no longer sell doughnuts with …

Sneaker-themed coffee shop serving classic along with inventive signature drinks in a relaxed and chill atmosphere. At Deadstock Coffee Roasters, there isn't really a menu, you simply tell the baristas what you want/like, and they will skillfully prepare it for …

Pix Patisserie is a charming French-style dessert shop that offers a mouth-watering array of pastries, including macarons, pear rosemary cake, and the award-winning Amelie, a cake made with orange vanilla crème brûlée and chocolate mousse. The patisserie's impressive champagne and wine list has also garnered acclaim, and for those seeking savoury options, Bar Vivant's …

Sweedeedee is a cosy café much loved for its breakfast menu and house-baked pies. Don't come here if you're short on time, as it tends to get full …

Måurice is too popular to be as quaint as everyone says it is, yet the pace really slows inside this self-described "pastry luncheonette" as you grace your taste buds with one of Kristen Murray's Nordic-French creations. The menu changes daily, so we can't promise you'll get to try those same heavenly creations you've heard …

Proud Mary Cafe is a modern Aussie-style café featuring bright wooden interiors combined with exposed brick walls and window-facing counters. This hip café offers a diverse menu, ranging from the sweet, like almond and coconut chia pudding, to the savoury, with its smoked pork belly sandwich and marinated chicken salad. Vegetarian options are also …