Specialty coffee in Portland, OR.
Portland, OR runs a confident specialty scene: 77 cafés and roasters on Roasters, anchored by serious local roasting and a steady stream of openings the community keeps an eye on.
Portland, OR in context
With 77 cafés, Portland, OR ranks #8 among the 931 cities in the USA on Roasters, well above the national median of 1 per city. One step up the national table is Nashville, TN (79 cafés); one step down, Washington, DC (75 cafés).
In the Americas, Portland, OR ranks #16 of 1,217 cities on Roasters, in the same size band as Calgary, Ottawa and Edmonton.
That places Portland, OR in the top tenth of cities worldwide on Roasters, at #50 of 3,601.
The scene is big enough for themed guides: 10 of them cover Portland, OR, from espresso to where to work on a laptop.
For the story behind the numbers, read our Journal piece on Portland, OR. Portland specialty coffee →
Best coffee in Portland, OR
Every listing in Portland, OR on Roasters was added by someone who drank there, not by an algorithm or an advertiser. That keeps the 77 places on the map focused on coffee quality rather than foot traffic.
A quick test for any café in Portland, OR: ask what is on filter today. A specialty bar will name the origin, the process and often the producer, and brew it to order.
- A grinder dialled in daily
- Single-origin or light-roasted blends
- Pour-over and espresso both on the menu
- Roast dates within the last few weeks
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About specialty coffee in Portland, OR
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Portland, OR?
There are 77 cafés and roasters in Portland, OR on Roasters, which ranks the city #8 in the USA and #50 worldwide.
How does Portland, OR compare with other cities in the USA?
Portland, OR ranks #8 of 931 cities on Roasters in the USA. The median city there lists 1 café; Portland, OR lists 77.
What other cities in the Americas are comparable to Portland, OR for coffee?
Looking only at the number of specialty cafés listed, Calgary (Canada), Ottawa (Canada) and Edmonton (Canada) are the nearest peers to Portland, OR in the region.
Are there themed coffee guides for Portland, OR?
Yes, 10. Roasters publishes themed guides for cities with at least 30 specialty cafés (plus curated surf, cycling and running cities), and Portland, OR qualifies.
Can cafés pay to rank higher on Roasters?
No. Placement comes from community reviews, photos and check-ins. There are no sponsored listings.
Can I add a café in Portland, OR to Roasters?
Yes. Anyone can submit a café or roaster. Submissions are reviewed before going live to keep the listings in Portland, OR focused on specialty coffee.
I run a café. How do I manage my listing?
Claim it in the app. Verified owners and staff can update hours, photos and menus, answer reviews, and post events or job openings.
