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    Koken Cafe

    4.6 (9 reviews)

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    3 years ago

    Seriously this coffee is amazing. Unlike the others. They roast the beans in this small shop and brew exquisite espresso. Family vibes.

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    2 years ago

    I tried their coffee beans and they are delicious, roasted in house, and affordable. Awesome family owned place. I will be back.

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    3 years ago

    Best coffee in Portland, super nice small family business. Ethiopian coffee, where it all started. Wonderful people!

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    The Stacks Coffeehouse - Breakfast tacos

    The Stacks Coffeehouse

    4.3(78 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Overlook, North Portland

    The Stacks Coffee House is such a vibe and very much a "get in, lock in, and accidentally stay for…read morethree hours" kind of place. Wall to wall books, ceiling to floor cozy chaos, people on laptops doing serious focus work, and that soft lighting that makes you feel like you should absolutely be writing your novel or at least answering emails you've been avoiding. The community board alone is a whole moment... flyers everywhere, local artists, creatives, events, it basically tells you everything going on in the neighborhood if you just stand there long enough. Coffee is solid, space is super welcoming, and yes they do vegan pastries but they were sold out when we got there which just tells you everything you need to know. Popular for a reason. Love the energy, love the people, love the "we support local creatives and also mind our business" vibe. Highly recommend if you want a cute spot to work, people watch, or just feel like you're part of something a little more community centered.

    If you love the idea of sipping coffee while surrounded by shelves of books, Stacks Coffeehouse is…read moreworth checking out. The vibe is cozy and a little mysterious thanks to the dim lighting and, as mentioned, shelves upon shelves of books. The space is definitely designed for lingering - there are plenty of tables to work or study from, bar seating with a view of the street, and space for small and larger groups. Depending on the day, you may not get a seat or at least not your preferred seat. Of course, as mentioned, one of the quirks here are the books everywhere. They have signs saying that they loan them out like a library, but to me it doesn't look like the books are organized in anyway. So it might be more for atmosphere than practicality. Food wise, they serve breakfast tacos until 1pm, and there's a good pastry selection, plus day-old baked goods available for half price. They do $1 drip coffee refills, but the coffee wasn't my favorite. All in all, great place for the vibe. Free street parking nearby.

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