Cathedral Coffee
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| Cathedral Coffee | |
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| State | Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Website | cathedralcoffee |
Cathedral Coffee is a coffee company based in Portland, Oregon, United States. The business operates in north Portland's Cathedral Park neighborhood, near St. Johns, and in Lake Oswego, Scappoose, and St. Helens.
Description
[edit]Cathedral Coffee operates in the U.S. state of Oregon. In the Portland metropolitan area, the business operates in Portland and Lake Oswego. There is also a roastery in St. Helens and a shop in St. Helens.[1][2]
The location in Cathedral Park (near St. Johns) neighborhood of north Portland has "graffiti-art walls, long live-edge wooden tables, and a little library nook with velvet armchairs and '90s coffee shop vibes", according to Portland Monthly.[3] Willamette Week described the location as "basically a two-seat reading nook built into a corner of the wide-open main room, distinguished by ceiling-high wooden shelves stocked with random books and old issues of National Geographic".[4] The interior has bookshelves and wing chairs.[5]
Menu
[edit]In addition to coffee drinks, the menu includes pastries such as a honey ham and pepper jack cheese turnover, banana bread with chocolate chips,[3] and cinnamon rolls, fritters, quiches,[6] and scones.[7]
History
[edit]Cathedral Coffee was founded in Cathedral Park in 2013.[8][9][10]
Matthieu Galizia is a co-owner. In addition to Portland, the business operates in Lake Oswego.[11]
Cathedral operates three locations. In 2025, the business received backlash for removing Pride flags.[12][13]
Reception
[edit]Pete Cottell included Cathedral in Thrillist's 2020 overview of the best coffee shops in Portland with Wi-Fi. He described the business as a "mainstay" for University of Portland students and said Cathedral was "best for aspiring influencers seeking good vibes".[14] Portland Monthly included Cathedral in a 2023 "definitive guide" to the city's best independent coffee shops.[3] Rebecca Roland and Brooke Jackson-Glidden included Cathedral in Eater Portland's 2024 overview of the best restaurants and food carts in St. Johns. The duo said the business caters to University of Portland students and "is an essential part of the St. Johns community".[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Bryman, Howard (2024-11-27). "Portland's Cathedral Coffee Completes a Cafe Trinity with Lake Oswego Opening". Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. Archived from the original on 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Choi, April (2022-03-15). "8 Portland Restaurants, Bars, and Cafes for Book Lovers". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ a b c "Portland's Best Indie Coffee Shops". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2023-06-09. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "The Best Secret Nooks and Hidey-Holes in Portland Cafes". Willamette Week. 2017-11-08. Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Six Cozy Places to Write in Portland". Willamette Week. 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ a b Roland, Rebecca (2018-05-18). "Best Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland's St. Johns Neighborhood". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "16 Places in Portland to Drink Coffee Right Now". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Sprudge Maps Spotlight: Cathedral Coffee In Portland, OR | Sprudge Coffee". Sprudge. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Brown, Nick (2013-10-02). "First Look: Cathedral Coffee Opens in North Portland with Local Micros". Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Parks, Casey (2013-10-02). "Cathedral Coffee opens in St. Johns with reclaimed wood, micro roasters". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Bryman, Howard (2024-11-27). "Portland's Cathedral Coffee Completes a Cafe Trinity with Lake Oswego Opening". Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Slaughter, Shelby (2025-06-19). "Portland coffee shop brews controversy with flag policy". KATU. Archived from the original on 2025-06-22. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Slaughter, Shelby (2025-06-20). "Portland coffee shop owner explains decision to remove Pride flag from location". KATU. Archived from the original on 2025-06-21. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Cottell, Pete (2016-06-29). "Portland's Best Coffee Shops With WiFi". Thrillist. Archived from the original on 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
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