21 Distinctive Portland Cafes That Roast Their Own Coffee

"It’s hard to talk about coffee in Portland without mentioning Heart, whose owners have established somewhat of a cult following through its wholesale presence on the West Coast. Heart embodies everything intimidating about specialty coffee, but it’s hard to resist a brand that buys green coffee at near-perfect scores, is transparent about how costs are passed down its supply chain, highlights its fruitiest flavors at roast, and supplies a surplus of pastries sourced from a handful of local bakeries. For coffee connoisseurs who want a consistently solid drip option, Heart will never not have a bright, acidic single-origin in rotation, along with its menu of classic espresso-milk beverages — all steamed to the perfect temperature." - Katrina Yentch, Nathan Williams