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The Stacks Coffeehouse
North PortlandA book-themed coffeehouse built for sitting and staying — shelves to browse, couches, free Wi-Fi, and a quiet study-and-write feel that earns the name. It pours Pastime Coffee and Smith tea, runs on house-made syrups (the maple cardamom is the one to remember), and even hosts a "Writing Cafe" where you take a prompt and free-write for a couple of hours. Come to read, work, or write — not to be seen.
The order
The maple cardamom latte — house-made maple-cardamom sauce, the standout among their syrups. Pair it with a breakfast taco (the bacon or the corn-tortilla veggie); tea drinkers, the Smith London Fog is the move.
Neighborhood hangoutQuick stopPastry-forwardBreakfastPastriesFood cart adjacent
Know before you go
- Card only — no cash.
- A genuine study and laptop spot: free Wi-Fi, comfy seating, some outdoor seats. The book-heavy room runs a little dim.
- Pickup-friendly — order ahead on Square or the Joe Coffee app.
- Solid vegan and vegetarian options: plant milks, a vegan breakfast taco, and vegan pastries most weekdays.
- Kid-friendly. Open Mon-Sat from 7am, Sun from 8am; double-check the evening close before a late visit.
