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.
Tip: The cafe runs filter and espresso; the second SE 6th roastery is open weekday mornings for retail beans.
Address: 821 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214
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.
Duane Sorenson's original 1999 Stumptown roastery on SE Division in Portland, replacing the Hair Bender beauty parlour whose name became the espresso blend.
Signature drink: Hairbender espresso
Tip: The original counter still hosts public cuppings on Saturday mornings. Order Hairbender as a cortado.
