For your caffeine fix, a date or, study session, these 10 cafes are some of UP’s favorites.
By Enid Spitz, Staff Writer -- spitz13@up.edu
1. Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
A reccurring winner of Willamette Week's best coffee shop award, Rimsky's is the epitome of an eclectic, one-of-a-kind Portland destination.
2. Anna Bannanas
On any given day you'll see students on the old velvet couch or at small tables there, studying away with an interesting coffee drink like the Hawaiian mocha.
3. Random Order
Go to Random Order for the coffee,. Stay for the pies.
4. Urban Grind
The Northwest location of Urban Grind, located in the Pearl, brews its own roasted coffee in a fun and cool venue equipped with free wi-fi.
5. Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Its location near the waterfront, just blocks from Saturday Market, is a spacious and modern stop for UP students venturing downtown.
6. Backspace Café
If you like your coffee hot with a side of good entertainment or maybe some vegetarian treats, then Backspace is your kind of place.
7. Townshend's Tea Company
You can't get coffee at Townshend's, but it's still a UP favorite where students get their dose of caffeine with one of many green, black, or mate teas, or relax with a more calming herbal flavor.
8. Three Friends Coffee House
Three little words: pumpkin spice syrup.
9. Albina Press
Decidedly artsy and independent, Albina has a stark, unembellished vibe. Toward the back of the shop is a comfy couch and reading area. It offers some teas and pastries in addition to the coffee and espresso menu.
10. Coffeehouse Northwest
Though a bit more expensive than the average student's daily coffee budget, Coffeehouse Northwest is a good stop for experiencing what it means to be a Northwest coffee lover.
