Our small group Eastside Coffee Roaster walking tour takes you to the makers who have called the neighborhood their home for decades, each with a different approach to coffee roasting and brewing. Across from downtown Portland, the industrial neighborhood has transformed from manufacturing and warehouses to the heart of passionate creators: artists, chocolate makers, food innovators, and every kind of free spirit.
Portland has the most coffee roasters of any city in the world, and we would argue some of the most earnest and unique origins and barista artistry is happening right where Around Portland Tours makes its home.
The tour in total is 1.5-3 miles (2-5 km) of walking, tasting and learning. You'll also discover a lot about Portland and how these artisans are nourished. We keep groups small, so you'll have an intimate experience with your passionate guides. Ask about larger private groups.
Start in the Hawthorne neighborhood with the oldest planned neighborhood in Portland. We'll talk about coffee and have a chance to smell the roses
Our second destination will be in the Central Eastside Coffee district. We'll visit a few coffee roasters and learn about how they differentiate themselves
One of the most prominent and inventive distilleries in the neighborhood, Coava is our home place. We'll sample coffee and smell the fresh roasts.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Our shop is 833 SE Main Street #124, on the ground floor of the four story silver and red building. If you're having trouble finding us, walk north on SE 9th Avenue from Main Street and look to your left! We're on the side of the building *away* from Main Street. If you're looking for parking, you can find limited street parking and paid lots at 7th and Madison and 10th and Madison Streets You might see bicycles and helmets -- that's us! We have bike tours leaving from the same location. If we only have one person booked for this tour, we may ask to reschedule, or you can pay for two tickets. We require two bookings.