Archive for the Coffee Shop Category

Leave the gun, take the cannolis

jean on December 16, 2009 No Comments

As we find ourselves in the midst of the holiday frenzy, that little devil on our shoulder seems to be encouraging us to indulge a bit more than usual…

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A nice warm cup of free!

jean on November 23, 2009 1 Comment

Giving thanks, Portland style.  That's one way to describe the Thanksgiving Day offerings from Coffeehouse Northwest. For the third year in a row,…

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Cellar Door Coffee

betsy on September 29, 2009 No Comments

Swing by Cellar Door Coffee, a cozy cafe located on 11th and Harrison near Ladd's Addition, and try what is arguably one of the best french pressed,…

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Falafel Waffles at Tigers Cafe

betsy on August 27, 2009 3 Comments

I decided to check out the recently opened Tigers Cafe the other day, curious to find out what had become of the space that formerly housed Portland's…

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Arleta Library Cafe

betsy on August 12, 2009 No Comments

I usually eat at Arleta Library Cafe to mark some important event, like a birthday, even though it's not the most convenient place to take a larger …

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Backspace Has Evolved

betsy on July 22, 2009 No Comments

If coffee shops exist, in part, to provide a third space that's neither private or publicly owned, I'd say Backspace has some of the best third spac…

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Posies: family-friendly coffee

tyler on May 27, 2009 No Comments

Newly opened in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood is Posies, one of the city's few family-friendly coffee cafes.  Parents Jessie and Jonathon we…

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DIY Stories!

admin on August 4, 2008 No Comments

DIY Stories is an open storytelling stage where anyone can get up and share a story. Join us to hear stories and maybe even tell your own... THEME: What Goes Around, Comes Around Your 3:30 battle with the school bully was canceled due to their leg-breaking accident in gym class. You gave up your s…

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Urban Grind Coffeehouse

admin on July 10, 2008 4 Comments

Urban Grind is living proof that getting your daily fix doesn't have to involve paying above average prices for a below average experience. On the …

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Blue Gardenia Bakery & Coffee Roasters

admin on May 14, 2008 No Comments

Not many places roast coffee this way. Blue Gardenia buys their beans seasonally and from a "single origin," meaning all from one region. When we boug…

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