"Cafés that evolve daily from coffee-and-pastry spots in the morning to happy hour watering holes at workday’s end are a mainstay in much of the world but are in desperately short supply in Portland today. One of the standouts in this endangered species is Southeast 42nd’s Coffee Beer, whose name leaves no mystery to its concept. Cut loose from the Google calendar and settle in with a beverage featuring the temperature (from hot coffee to cold slushies: both booze and non-booze) and brain chemistry impact (double shot Americanos with optional CBD shots to draft and canned beers and a small assortment of whiskies) that best suits your vibe. Stick around long enough and find yourself sucked into VHS movie night, daily at 6 p.m. The tiered tables on the sunny south side are one of Portland’s loveliest spots on a warm day. Non-vegans take note that only plant-based milks are available with coffee drinks." - Nathan Williams
