Matt Higgins's Coava flagship on SE Grand in Portland, with single-origin pour-overs, the Kone filter brewer Coava invented and shared communal tables.
Tip: The original espresso bar, with bamboo communal tables. Wholesale to most Portland third-wave cafes.
Address: 1300 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Chris and Aric Annear's tightly focused roastery and cafe on SE Stark in Portland, with bright modern roasts, filter brew bar and wholesale to top kitchens.
Signature drink: Fruit-forward filter
Tip: The cafe runs filter and espresso; the second SE 6th roastery is open weekday mornings for retail beans.
Eloise Augustyn's tiny all-day cafe in the Humboldt neighbourhood of Portland, open since 2012, with seasonal salads, honey pie and a counter of breakfast plates.
Signature drink: Drip coffee and honey-pie slice
Tip: Brunch is the move 09:00 to 15:00. Dinner runs Friday and Saturday from 17:00, no reservations.
Cheryl Wakerhauser's downtown Portland all-day cafe, with a Portuguese fried-rice breakfast, a savoury brunch programme and a long lunch counter for work.
Signature drink: Latte and Portuguese fried rice
Tip: Open Mon-Fri from 07:00, weekends from 08:00. The Portuguese fried rice is the dish to order.
Kristen Murray's French-Scandinavian pastry luncheonette in downtown Portland, open since 2013, with Paris-level quiche, Edith Piaf and idealism.
Signature drink: Black-pepper cheesecake and bubbles
Tip: Open Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 to 16:00. The Fika and quiche set runs 10:00 to 11:00; the lunch menu after.
Cheryl Wakerhauser's award-winning dessert bar and patisserie in Portland, with the world-rated Champagne list paired to macarons, chocolates and tarts.
Signature drink: Champagne flight and macarons
Tip: Open Sun-Thu until midnight, Fri-Sat until 02:00. The flagship moved to E Burnside in 2022.
Duane Sorenson's largely vegan and gluten-free cafe on SE Division in Portland, all-day breakfast and brunch with caramelised onion toast and smoothie bowls.
Signature drink: Smoothie bowl and cardamom latte
Tip: Open daily 07:00 to 16:00. Shares the lot with Ava Gene's; one entry per concept.
