Downtown Portland boasts an abundance of delicious, distinct, and delightful coffee spots, and we want to introduce you to each and every one of them. There are over thirty coffee shops within the Downtown Clean & Safe Enhanced Service District, and our coffee map highlights them all! From small local businesses like Less and More Coffee, to Portland staples Stumptown and Water Avenue Coffee, to nationwide favorite Starbucks, downtown Portland offers coffee for every palate.
Check out Downtown Portland Clean & Safe’s Coffee Lover’s Guide to Downtown PDX!
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Keep reading to learn more about five coffee shops you absolutely cannot miss!
1. Drip Drop Coffee
Location: 932 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Drink Recommendation: Pistachio Latte
Drip Drop Coffee is a brand-new gem in the heart of downtown Portland! The shop boasts delicious coffee, an artistic, vintage-inspired interior, and mouth-watering grub and pastries made in-house. It’s the perfect atmosphere to read or journal, take down a “The Dude” waffle sandwich on your lunch hour, or just pop by and enjoy the vibes. Check it out, and tell your friends!
2. Deadstock Coffee
Location: 408 NW Couch St Suite 408, Portland, OR 97209
Drink Recommendation: Espresso
Deadstock Coffee in Chinatown is the place to be for quality coffee, community, and super cool sneaker-stencils. The sneaker-themed café founded by a former Nike Footwear Developer has it all: rich espresso, a stylish and cozy interior, and incredible vibes! Not to mention their super-popular run club, Deadstock Run Club, which meets on Tuesday nights at 7.
3. Cadejo Coffee
Location: 804 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209
Drink Recommendation: Matcha Latte
Stop by Cadejo Coffee in the Pearl for delectable and creative coffee and food with a Latin American focus. Their space is beautiful, light, and fresh, with plenty of happy houseplants keeping things green. For all our brunch-lovers, check out their collaboration with Mexican food pop-up Ancestro on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
4. Kilo D’Cofi
Location: 600 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97205
Drink Recommendation: Cookie Cortado
Kilo D’Cofi’s owners started their coffee shop with the goal of bringing the rich flavors of Mexican coffee culture to the heart of Portland—with resounding success. Their shop features a chic interior and a delicious, rich, flavorful menu. When you stop by, make sure to try their famous cookie cortado—a smooth cortado served in a decadent homemade cookie cup!
5. Sinister Coffee and Creamery
Location: 301 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR 97204
Drink Recommendation: Cold Case (cold brew with cold foam)
Sinister Coffee and Creamy should be your new go-to for paranormal coffee and ice cream in downtown Portland. They began as a mobile operation and opened a delightfully spooky brick-and-mortar in 2018. Check out their shop for mouthwatering small-batch ice cream and a creepy caffeine fix!
