Portland Coffee Festival is Saturday, International Coffee Day Is Now

A cappuccino at Stumptown. They'll be at the Portland Coffee Festival.
A cappuccino from Stumptown Coffee, who will be at the Portland Coffee Festival.

I heard about the Portland Coffee Festival some months ago, but today, on International Coffee Day, it seems apt to tell you about it. And since it is International Coffee Day today (also, National Coffee Day was September 29), I thought I’d also highlight in a purely personal way, some of my favorite spots to get coffee around Portland.

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Small Bites: Camellia Patisserie, Gebeta, Ciboulette, and More

Vegan macarons in a pile against a wood background from Camellia Patisserie.
Photo credit: Camellia Patisserie.

Camellia Patisserie turned 3. And they’ll be celebrating by popping up this Sunday, July 27, from 10am to 1pm at Jet Black Coffee Company. Specials (all vegan) include birthday macarons, Earl Grey madeleines with lavender glaze, kinako macaron (toasted soybean), and more. 10% of sales will go to Sage & Spoon (they offer online ED support for BIPOC folks). 5308 NE 30th Avenue, Portland

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