Tov Coffee II

"Once located inside a double-decker bus, this Egyptian cafe now serves cardamom Americanos and chocolate-mint cold brew in a purple-hued space decked out in ornately embroidered cushions and couches. One of Tōv’s biggest draws is its Egyptian or Turkish coffee service, but fun, involved milk drinks like cardamom-caramel lattes and rose mochas remain favorites, as well." - Paolo Bicchieri

"Originally housed in a bright red double-decker bus, Tov has since moved to brick-and-mortar digs in a bright space filled with Egyptian-style furnishings and textiles. Owner Joe Nazir draws from his upbringing in Egypt as well as his years of experience as a Starbucks barista for Tov’s menu of wacky, outside-the-box espresso drinks. The Smells Like the Mall is a Cinnabon-inspired double shot drink with cinnamon and condensed oat milk, while the Mint Thing combines cooling mint with rich half-and-half. The Egyptian coffee — thick, unfiltered, and a little bitter — is well worth the time it takes to make using the traditional method, brewed in a long-handled copper pot called a kanaka and enveloped in warm sand." - Katherine Chew Hamilton

"An Egyptian coffee shop originally operated out of a red double-decker bus that became a quirky landmark on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland." - Harry Cheadle

"Once located inside a double-decker bus, this Egyptian cafe now serves cardamom Americanos and chocolate-mint cold brew in a purple-hued space decked out in ornately embroidered cushions and couches. One of Tōv’s biggest draws is its Egyptian or Turkish coffee service, but fun, involved milk drinks like cardamom-caramel lattes and rose mochas remain favorites, as well." - Levi Rogers

"Recently graduating from its iconic but drafty red double-decker bus, Tov Coffee can now serve Egyptian coffee to loyal patrons in year-round comfort in its brick-and-mortar café on Southeast Hawthorne. Tov also serves American-style brewed coffee and familiar espresso drinks, but the main attraction here is the thick, slow-brewed, cardamom-enhanced Egyptian coffee made for leisurely sipping and long conversations. Those looking to cut the caffeine should try the milky Egyptian shalep. Bites include sweet pastries like the nutty ba’alawa and cheese konafa." - Katrina Yentch, Nathan Williams