For those of you in Minnesota who don’t know the name Dogwood, it is probably the most well-known roaster in Minnesota. On all of our travels, from New York to Seattle and Portland, when we mention we’re from Minneapolis the baristas will always name-drop Dogwood. So good for them. You’ll have to excuse my snarkiness … Continue reading
Category Archives: Coffeehouses
Quixotic Coffee
Final season has set in and the only reprieve Cody has is coffee. Today we escaped the confines of our house and made a mad dash to Quixotic Coffee, nestled in the Highland neighborhood. Large floor to ceiling windows bathe overstuffed couches in sunlight. A large number and variety of tables address just about every … Continue reading
Claddagh Coffee
In an effort to fill in a lack of reviews for local coffeehouses, Cody and I have started branching out from our home brewing. Today we checked out Claddagh Coffee in St. Paul. The interior is welcoming. Sunlight warms hardwood floors from the large floor to ceiling windows that line the sidewalk. The refurbished space … Continue reading
Spella Caffe
Originating as a coffee cart, Spella Caffe, recently opened a permanent location in the financial district of downtown Portland. Tucked between the massive skyscrapers, Spella’s coffeehouse is no larger than it’s original coffee cart. Although the shop was small, it was extremely busy. Even more impressive were the baristas; as we soaked in the fun space, businessmen stopped in … Continue reading
Heart Roasters
Heart is a name on the lips of just about every barista Cody and I came in contact with while in Portland. They are widely regarded as one of the best roasters in the Portland area. It was busy, as expected, even though it was mid-day and mid-week. Sleek and clutter free, the coffeehouse made … Continue reading
Barista II
From the custom leather booths and matching tables to the low lit mahogany bar complete with fine beer on tap, Barista II feels more like a speakeasy than a coffeehouse. The level of energy and detail poured into this Vernon neighborhood establishment is nothing to scoff at. The amount of sophisticated testosterone irradiating from the walls, rivals that of the large bull … Continue reading
The Red E Cafe
Cold press on tap. You heard right. Kicking off day 2 of the 2-day Portland Coffee whirlwind, the Red E Cafe boasted a pub style tap dedicated solely to cold press. With that kind of statement Cody and I could not leave without a proper visit. Red E is located in Humbolt, a northern neighborhood … Continue reading
Coava Coffee
Coava Coffee was the last stop for our first day in Portland and by the time CJ and I arrived we were both quite tired and a bit coffee’d out (if you can believe it). Coava is a name constantly mentioned and suggested among the Portland coffee snobs. They are supposed to be one of … Continue reading
Water Avenue Coffee Co.
After Courier we made the “long” treck over the bridge to the other side of Portland for Water Avenue Coffee Co. Although the coffee shop was a bit hidden, it was worth finding. At one time this coffee shop was a warehouse, but has since been transformed into a beautiful space with a bright neon … Continue reading
Courier Coffee
Originating as a roaster, Courier Coffee gets its name from its beginnings when the owner couriered beans to his customers via bicycle. The coffeehouse, nestled mid-block behind a major through street, stays true to its lo-fi beginnings. The atmosphere was very relaxed and definitely one of my favorites. A Clash record played in the background, … Continue reading