Upper Left Roasters

"Located at the edge of the Ladd’s Addition neighborhood, Upper Left Roasters offers an expansive, airy hangout for locals to grab a cup of coffee or all-day breakfast. Sip a warm mug of drip coffee, or opt for a rich mocha made with Ranger chocolate. Breakfast and lunch bites are available daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include prosciutto and kale toast, classic avocado toast, and Turkish eggs. Make sure to pick up a bag of Upper Left beans to take the coffeehouse experience home." - Eater Staff

"Portlanders flock, laptops in tow, to this Central Eastside mainstay for its open Wi-Fi, small-batch coffee, and abundance of seating options: Customers will find bar seating, communal work tables, and outdoor seating within this spacious cafe. Upper Left also has a food menu that includes dressed-up toasts, vegan options, and Turkish eggs." - Rebecca Roland, Asia Alvarez

"On the Northwest corner of Ladd’s Addition, this airy cafe with minimalist decor serves house-roasted beans by Chris Alspach as well as True Tea and open-face sandwiches. Brightly lit large tables allow for rich collaboration, while friendly and knowledgeable baristas keep the coffee flowing all day." - Nick Woo, Janey Wong

"One of Portland’s more popular coffee roasters, Upper Left’s cafe in Ladd’s Addition is its only remaining location — though it’s a beautifully minimalist one. After a cortado or latte with the brand’s own roasts, visitors can choose from an array of different toasts: cashew-adobo spread and pepitas, poached eggs and romesco, lox and poblano schmear, among others. For something less toast-y, the cafe’s Turkish eggs, with Greek yogurt and paprika-cumin butter, are a good option." - Nathan Williams

"Upper Left’s cotton candy hard seltzer isn’t bad because it’s fun, or silly, or saccharine. It’s just not doing enough to cover up the mystery spirit that makes it boozy." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden