Mayger Coffee Will Open in the Madison South Neighborhood in Portland

The front of Mayger Coffee as they get it ready to open.

Last month I meet up with Arlen Kallunki, who is opening Mayger Coffee in the southwestern corner of the Madison South neighborhood. He’s taking over the space that used to be home to a Vientamese bakery and deli called TM Banh Mi. We met up at Futura Coffee on NE Glisan and had a very nice chat about the new cafe. Here’s what I learned.

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The Snug Is Coming to Madison South

Future home of The Snug at 6806 NE Broadway (second door from the left). Photo credit: Google Maps

A new bar/restaurant called The Snug is preparing to open up on NE Broadway in that little corner of Madison South near the Pacific Market and next door to Budding Culture, a black-owned and operated cannabis shop. The Snug will offer a family-friendly space serving food and drink, as well as games and live music.

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