Why Portland?
Portland, the city of roses 🌹
Portland is perhaps best known for being a sustainability-minded,
bike-friendly city with easy access to nature ; plentiful coffee,
art, craft beer, delicious food and live music; and crafty people
who celebrate individuality and creativity (which, yes, some
people call “weird").
The "City of Roses" 🌹 is the official nickname of Portland. Did
you even know it was possible to have an official nickname? Now
you know. The Portland Rose Society was founded in 1889 by
Georgiana Burton Pittock (wife of Oregonian publisher Henry
Pittock), after she invited her friends over to exhibit their
roses in her garden. After that, the city became obsessed with
roses, planting them so they bordered the streets. In 1905, during
the Lewis and Clark Centennial celebration, there were 200 miles
of rose-lined streets. It was then that Portland was dubbed the
"City of Roses."
CAFÉS
My favorite cafés in Portland
Cathedral Coffee
Coffeehouse beverages & baked goods in an eclectic cafe with local art & occasional live music.
Address:
7530 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203
What I like about it
It's moody! Not always easy to get a seat but it's such a cozy little place, the food is always tasty and the staff are so friendly.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Coffee bar chain offering house-roasted direct-trade coffee, along with brewing gear & whole beans.
Address:
128 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
What I like about it
A national fan-favorite and a must-stop in Portland! It first opened in 1999 and has since expanded across the U.S.
Java Man Coffee
A family owned cafe that uses locally roasted beans from Downtown Hillsboro.
Address:
508 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
What I like about it
An aesthetically pleasing, straightforward cafe with a wide selection of coffee & smoothies served in chill environs with free WiFi.