"The downtown location of this Portland specialty coffee chain is a regular study spot for Portland State University students, who populate the roaster’s two stories of seating and log on to the cafe’s Wi-Fi. Coava offers some of the city’s most consistently tasty roasts for those who like lots of citrus or fruit notes in their coffee; espresso drinks are a particularly smart move here. When you get hungry, the shop does offer some pastries and treats at the counter; for something more substantial, the Lebanese restaurant next door, Karam, offers a nice selection of meze, grilled meats, and shawarma." - Asia Alvarez
