Best Specialty Cafes in Portland for Cold Brew

King

House-roasted direct trade and seasonal coffees with varied brewing methods in a relaxed Alberta Arts setting

Old Town Chinatown

Multi-roaster cart showcasing 100% Portland-sourced coffees with rotating local roasters and specialty drinks

Downtown Portland

House-roasted direct trade and seasonal coffees served via multiple brew methods on PSU's campus

Buckman

House-roasted coffee operation with espresso program and creative botanical lattes in a cozy SE Portland spot

St. Johns

Community-focused cart pouring Marigold Coffee with pay-it-forward cups and CBD-infused mochas in St. Johns

Sunnyside

Colorful Portland roaster crafting 150+ signature latte creations and innovative house blends with herbs and cocoa

Downtown Portland

Glass-walled kiosk on the transit mall serving specialty drinks and creative lattes in downtown's busiest corridor

Sunnyside

Small-batch roaster and cafe in SE Portland serving their own beans with skilled baristas and neighborhood warmth

Central Beaverton

Family-run roastery with walk-up window serving their own small-batch roasted beans since 2017

Central Beaverton

Local roaster with in-house roasting operation in downtown Beaverton serving multi-location Portland metro chain

Downtown Portland

In-house roaster crafting direct trade, seasonal coffees with varied brewing methods in downtown Portland

Esther Short

Award-winning PNW roaster's flagship lab with Slayer espresso, rotating pour overs, and small-batch sustainable beans

Montavilla

In-house roastery in a converted freight elevator shaft with Mexican-inspired coffee creations and tasting flights

Richmond

In-house roastery and coffee bar crafting thoughtfully sourced beans with a focus on hospitality and quality

Buckman

Fermentation-focused coffee with tasting flights, creative signatures, and a bright SE Portland space

Montavilla

Montavilla neighborhood spot with house-roasted beans and a relaxed patio setting for locals

Downtown Portland

Hand-pulled ristretto in the Italian tradition with Tostatura Media Dolce® house roast

Buckman

Origin-focused roaster pursuing highest-scoring coffees through direct farm partnerships and meticulous roasting

Hawthorne

Pioneering Portland roaster serving their own meticulously sourced single-origins since 2008

Montavilla

Queer-owned roastery and clothing shop serving house-roasted, sustainably sourced beans in Montavilla

Buckman

Roasting since 1996 with direct trade from Costa Rica's La Hilda Estate and Guatemala's Finca El Paternal

Mount Scott - Arleta

Foster neighborhood gem pulling quality espresso with their signature Thunderegg cortado and Tabor pastries

Creston - Kenilworth

Vietnamese specialty roaster showcasing Central Highlands single origins, challenging robusta's stigma

Pearl District

In-house roaster serving global single origins via Origami dripper and pour over, plus creative specialty lattes

Creston - Kenilworth

Guatemalan farm-to-cup concept serving direct-sourced coffee from family farms with specialty and mushroom offerings

Kerns

House-roasted light roasts showcasing Ethiopia and Honduras single origins in a spacious, minimalist roastery café

Mississippi District

House-roasted blends like Begonia (Ethiopian-Central American) served as espresso and pour over

Nob Hill

House-roasted direct trade and seasonal coffees with varied brewing methods in a historic late-1800s house

Overlook

Mexican-inspired specialty drinks with creative infusions like bay leaf and chai in Portland's Overlook neighborhood

Portland International Airport

Portland's pioneering roaster serves Hair Bender espresso & single-origin drip post-security

Nob Hill

Pouring house-roasted Cascadia Coffee in an OG Portland cafe since 1994, with spacious multi-level seating

Arbor Lodge

Roastery cafe championing regenerative agriculture with single-origin espresso in a welcoming North Portland space

Richmond

Richmond neighborhood cafe pouring thoughtfully crafted seasonal espresso with a welcoming, work-friendly atmosphere

Beaumont-Wilshire

Woman-owned multi-roaster café featuring Heart, Proud Mary, and rotating European roasters alongside natural wines

Rose City Park

House roaster crafting direct trade, seasonal coffees with expert espresso dialing in Rose City Park

Lloyd District

Black woman-owned roastery focusing on direct relationships with organic farms in South America, Africa, and Sunda Islands

Buckman

Barista-owned shop serving Water Avenue Coffee with house-made syrups and community-focused specialty drinks

Montavilla

Regenerative coffee roaster with farm-direct relationships and housemade syrups in Montavilla

Kerns

Motorcycle shop meets specialty coffee with house blend and quality espresso in a vintage biker atmosphere

Camas

Espresso-focused spot serving seasonal lattes and brunch with notable latte art presentation

Brooklyn

Portland's oldest micro-roaster legacy carried forward since 2013, serving 24/7 with spacious brick-walled seating

Downtown Portland

Colorful Portland roaster pushing creative boundaries with 150+ signature latte innovations and house espresso blends

Buckman

Women-owned roaster serving their own small-batch, seasonally-sourced single origins and blends since 2009

Sunnyside

Duane Sorenson's post-Stumptown roasting project delivering decades of sourcing expertise and singular origins

Brooklyn

Minimalist Brooklyn spot showcasing adventurous roasters like Sunday Morning Coffee Project via AeroPress and dialed espresso

Brooklyn

Industry pioneers roasting on a vintage 1974 French Samiac since 2009, housed with American Barista & Coffee School

Cedar Mill

Community-focused cafe serving organic coffee with house-made syrups and locally sourced pastries

Cathedral Park

Portland roaster since 2013 crafting meticulously curated blends from transparently sourced, relationship-driven beans

Foster - Powell

Foster-Powell neighborhood spot serving Coava Coffee alongside Gabriel's Bagels and Jen's Pastries

St. Johns

Moto-themed roastery and café in St. Johns serving their own freshly roasted beans with espresso and drip

Downtown Portland

House-roasted single-origin beans pulled as espresso or brewed via pour-over in a snug Southwest Portland spot

Eliot

Neighborhood living room serving Chetco Coffee Roasters from Oregon's southern coast with indoor-outdoor space

Concordia

House-roasted beans crafted on a 1951 cast iron roaster with impressive latte art and neighborhood charm

Eliot

Filipino-inspired cafe blending Southeast Asian flavors with specialty espresso in North Portland's Gotham building

Cedar Mill

Roasting under Dapper & Wise, serving quality espresso with consistent latte art in a spacious two-story cafe

Ladd's Addition

In-house roaster prioritizing unique green coffee not used elsewhere in Portland, with daily roasting and pour overs

Old Town Chinatown

Pioneering direct-trade roaster's flagship downtown cafe with full espresso bar and in-house roasted beans

Overlook

Neighborhood gathering spot with community library, Austin-inspired breakfast tacos, and quality coffee program

Downtown Portland

Japandi-designed downtown hideaway pouring Stumptown's direct-trade single origins, espresso bar, and draft cold brew

Nob Hill

Moody old-world brasserie aesthetic meets quality espresso in Nob Hill's most stylish coffee destination