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Kalesa Coffee celebrates 4 years. Stop by Kalesa Coffee tomorrow from 8am to 2pm for pastries, flowers, ice cream and cake—and, of course, coffee. If you’re new to them, they are “a community-oriented coffee shop centering Philippine flavors and pastries.” Congrats! 722 N Page Street, Portland
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We’re back with our September 2026 story updates, from places that have yet to open, to those that are still waiting to open. Enjoy catching up!
Aura Dorada. They’ve been on the search for a new space, as the one they had hoped to open in fell through, as per a colleague in the know. Last week they posted a video hinting at a new location, which was around the intersection of NW Broadway and Everett. Bowery Bagels, John’s Cafe, and the North Park Blocks are all nearby. Could it be the old Stone Soup space? Pearl District, Portland
Previously: Aura Dorada: Bringing Coffee, Cocktails, and Chill To Portland
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Creo Chocolate Cedar Hills has opened. Their grand opening was Thursday, September 10. For the first week they are open, they will be donating 10% of their sales to the Beaverton Education Foundation. BTW, their bars of 100% cacao are delicious, as are their black lava salted caramels. 2855 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton
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Cosmopolis Coffee, a small Portland roaster, is opening a cafe on NE Broadway on the south edge of the Irvington neighborhood. They’ll be taking over the old Saint Simon space; Saint Simon left there this past June. I spent a little time chatting with Conor Carrigan, Cosmpolis’ owner, to learn more about what’s to come for them.
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What once was a popular spot for donuts on NE Alberta Street—Angel’s, Tonalli’s—is getting new life … as another donut shop! They’ll be offering “craft donuts + specialty coffee.” Alberta Donut Cafe will open in this location later this fall. Here is what we know.
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