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Coffee & Cafe Aesthetics ☕️
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items Whether I’m grabbing a cup on-the-go or settling in to stay awhile, I love exploring new coffee and the spaces that serve it. Having worked as a barista through college, I have a soft spot for coffee and everything it represents. It’s never just caff...
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Portland, OR
My husband and I are obsessed with Keeper Coffee. The perfect cup, whether espresso or a brew. They now have two locations - OG location is in Woodstock and the second location is in Milwaukie.
OG location is smaller but insanely intimate and gives...
Keeper Coffee Co
If you’re looking for a corner cafe that gives a European feel, Caffe Umbria is the spot. They have authentic Italian espresso and wonderful pastries. It’s the cafe we don’t stop in for a to-go coffee, but purposely go to sit and enjoy there. They ha...
Caffe Umbria
Love and adore the owner Rachel. The vibes she has created is simplistic and thoughtful. Coffee is always consistent and good!
Euko Coffee & Company
If you enjoy bringing your dog places and looking for somewhere they’re allowed inside if well-behaved, this is the spot for you. I’ve gone here to study, work, read or people-watch and bring my dog whenever I can. Dogs aren’t allowed in most places ...
Sterling Coffee Roasters
Wonderful walk-up coffee shop, friendly neighborhood feel, and the most consistent well made coffee. They also love dogs!!
GrindHouse Coffee
One of the first coffee shops we found and liked in Portland. On such a cool corner to Ladd’s Addition neighborhood. They have a fairly large space inside, lots of room for working on a computer or meet ups. There’s also plenty of seating outside. On...
Upper Left Roasters
Quaint spot on Belmont. Great coffee, beans roasted by them. Stools and seating on the sidewalk if you have a pup.
Old Friends Coffee Roasters
La Perlita is a staple. The owner is awesome and they have great tasting espresso, always satisfying and consistent. Love the boot on the to-go cups too!
La Perlita
A beautifully designed coffee shop, right off Williams. Minimalist style but it’s design forward and chic. Their coffee is perfect. I’ve never left with a bad americano or latte. They get quite busy, especially with how intimate the space is inside, ...
Hypnos Coffee
A walk-up coffee shop in a garage! It’s so Portland (iykyk). They’re a bit slower but the neighborhood is lovely and it begs for a walk once you’ve gotten your coffee.
COTTA
Such a quaint and intimate spot in NE. Great coffee, and typically has seasonal options, and a wonderful selection of pastries and menu items. Their bagel is stunning too!
Tabor Bread
Los Angeles, CA
Right off Sunset Boulevard! We started going to Dialog in 2017, so to see how much it’s evolved since we lived in LA is incredible. They are an elite cafe serving up some of the best coffee and food, so it makes sense to see their popularity skyrocke...
Dialog Cafe
A classic! Believe the fan fare when it comes to Blue Bottle. A must when in LA (lots of locations sprinkled throughout LA proper) but they’re also in several other states and cities. Interiors are clean, simple and sleek.
Blue Bottle Coffee
This was one of our most favorite coffee shops when we lived in LA. It was always so good but the shop itself was eclectic and unique with the art and center bar under a beautiful hanging wooden menu.
Dinosaur Coffee
If you want a beachy vibe that’s also trendy, this is your spot! Great coffee and brunch options. Super popular so it’s generally really busy especially since it’s a street from the Venice boardwalk and on the corner below the famous Venice sign.
Great White
We discovered this spot after we left LA, but so glad a friend told us about it. We’ve gone every time we’ve visited LA since. Such a vibrant interior with much more than only coffee and pastries. They have a yummy brunch menu (hello breakfast sandwi...
Sightglass Coffee
Not in LA but near-ish! Kit Coffee is in Newport Beach, and when we lived in LA we used to create reasons to drive down to the OC and make Kit a priority stop. Such great coffee and amazing spread of brunch food between toasts and burritos. They have...
KIT Coffee
New York, NY
When in NY, go to the walk-up Fellini Coffee on the corner of 7th and Waverly Place. There are a couple Fellini’s in Manhattan, but this one is so fun. It changes from coffee to cocktails at a certain point and is busy, but we loved the espresso and ...
Fellini Coffee