Downtown Portland Coffee and Donut Tour

Try at least 3 types of coffee and a variety of donuts at 4-5 stops that locally roast or produce all of their food and drink items. You'll also learn plenty of quirky Portland history along the way!

Portlandians know coffee, being home to more coffee and tea purveyors than anywhere in the USA. This tour isn't just a look at Portland's cafe scene, but an exploration of coffee and donut history and how they came to be such American staples. Learn how to pour the perfect cup of coffee, try cold brew straight from the tap, and learn how Portland plays into coffee’s long history.

Across 4-5 stops, you’ll see Portland’s vibrant cafe culture and learn from the experts themselves on what makes an unforgettable morning experience.

What You'll Do:

• Enjoy artisanal coffee by learning how to appreciate the perfect pour-over from Portland's most celebrated roastery.
• Learn how Portland created coffee's "third wave," where it shifted from being a mass-produced staple to a finely sourced, highly crafted product.
• Of the 10 billion donuts produced in the USA daily, sample some of the finest from Portland’s donut ecosystem which favors locally produced ingredients and unique flavors.
• Try a unique donut that takes 3 days to make, an infinitely layered donut where each buttery bite tastes better than the last.
• Experience a perfect Italian macchiato: creamy espresso with a spot of frothy milk, and learn how this tiny Portland cafe keeps it weird by keepin' it green.