Coava Coffee Roasters
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Coava Coffee Roasters

Portland, Oregon

Photo: Terence Lee

Housed in a shared space with bamboo bike frame builders — which tells you everything about the Portland-ness of it all. Coava roasts light and precise, focusing on single-origin coffees that highlight distinct flavor profiles. The flagship on Hawthorne is airy and industrial, with a massive Probat roaster you can watch in action. Some of the cleanest, most transparent coffee in the city.

Insider tip

Try whatever single-origin they're featuring on the Chemex. The baristas will walk you through the tasting notes without being precious about it.

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