Water Avenue Coffee
13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/Portland15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Water Avenue Coffee, and several name it among their favorites. One commenter calls its canoe drink their favorite espresso, and another says it has a couple of excellent Ethiopian coffees. One commenter does not care for it, and another who used to enjoy the original location says its feel changed after a buyout.
Address
Water Avenue Coffee, 1028 SE Water Ave #145, Portland, OR 97214
At a glance
- Best for
- Specialty coffee
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Caveatu/GenericDesigns in r/askportland · Jun 2024
Says they do not care for the shop, though they concede it is popular.
- Recommendsu/Moist-Consequence in r/askportland · Oct 2024value
Lists Water Ave among the places that give the free drink.
- Recommendsu/Admirable-Ocelot in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Names Water Ave as their answer to the fresh-beans question.
- Recommendsu/Visual_Helicopter_23 in r/askportland · Aug 2024taste
Says Water Avenue also has a couple of excellent Ethiopian coffees.
- Recommendsu/mrva in r/Portland · Aug 2024
Lists Water Ave among their favourite local roasters and is glad it is staying in business.
- Recommendsu/Brosie-Odonnel in r/askportland · Apr 2026
Names it among their personal favourite coffee shops and roasters.
- Recommendsu/codynorthwest in r/askportland · Jan 2024taste
Calls the canoe drink their favourite espresso and says they drink it soon after roast date.
- Recommendsu/MountScottRumpot in r/Portland · Aug 2024taste
Describes Water Ave as a leading, high-quality local coffee company worth caring about.
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- Recommendsu/interflocken in r/askportland · Sep 2025
Names Water Avenue as an answer to the free-drink question.
- Recommendsu/IzilDizzle in r/askportland · May 2025
Says they love it in the Old Town area.
- Recommendsu/Suburbandadbeerbelly in r/askportland · Aug 2024
Includes Water Avenue in a short list of picks.
- Recommendsu/Doggmamm in r/askportland · Jun 2025
Lists Water Avenue among personal favourites.
- Recommendsu/msumida in r/askportland · Oct 2024value
Names Water Ave when asked which shop gives a free drink with a bean purchase.
- Caveatu/LumpyWhale in r/Portland · Aug 2024
Used to enjoy the original location, but says the menu and feel changed after a buyout and it no longer matches.
- Recommendsu/rgent006 in r/askportland · Jul 2025
Gives Water Ave as a direct answer naming a third wave shop.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.