Coava Coffee Roasters

"In the early years of Portland’s specialty coffee scene, Coava was among several roasters who paved the way for direct sourcing in the industry. From its humble beginnings in 2008 out of a motorcycle garage to its now widespread wholesale presence across the West Coast, Coava has maintained several of those early partnerships forged with coffee farmers to this day. Coava showcases these business relationships at their three locations throughout Portland through offerings labeled with producer names like David Mancia (Honduras) and Robinson Figueroa (Colombia)." - Eater Staff

"One of the many excellent coffee roasters in Portland, Coava occupies an industrial-chic space in the Central Eastside that’s more than a spot to duck in for an espresso. The airy 13,000-square-foot operation includes training facilities, an enormous coffee silo in which beans are stored, and, of course, a retail coffee bar from which visitors can watch much of the coffee-roasting process unfold. Though Coava’s beans are proudly served at some of Portland’s best coffee shops, many of the pour-overs at its “brew bar” are available in limited quantities and not served anywhere else."

"One of the many excellent coffee roasters in Portland, Coava occupies an industrial-chic space in the Central Eastside that’s more than a spot to duck in for an espresso. The airy 13,000-square-foot operation includes training facilities, an enormous coffee silo in which beans are stored, and, of course, a retail coffee bar from which visitors can watch much of the coffee-roasting process unfold. Though Coava’s beans are proudly served at some of Portland’s best coffee shops, many of the pour-overs at its “brew bar” are available in limited quantities and not served anywhere else."

"One of the many excellent coffee roasters in Portland, Coava occupies an industrial-chic space in the Central Eastside that’s more than a spot to duck in for an espresso. The airy 13,000-square-foot operation includes training facilities, an enormous coffee silo in which beans are stored, and, of course, a retail coffee bar from which visitors can watch much of the coffee-roasting process unfold. Though Coava’s beans are proudly served at some of Portland’s best coffee shops, many of the pour-overs at its “brew bar” are available in limited quantities and not served anywhere else."

"Coava's industrial-feeling flagship doesn't have a romantic, or even design-y, atmosphere; rather, the cafe feels very workaday—you'd probably come here to log a few hours on your story or screenplay or meet with a client on a rainy day. But you will be assured that it takes coffee very seriously, not only because there are three Chemex pots up on the counter—but because Coava has produced its own metal filter (to take the place of paper filters) for Chemex; you can buy one here for $50. There's a single-origin menu at the bar—choose which to have brewed (via Chemex, of course)—or go for an excellent espresso drink. For food, there are pastries from Little T, a local bakery." - Hannah Wallace