Th/F at 10am Duration: 2.5 hours
$59 USD / person
Includes all coffee & donuts
Approx. 1 mile walking
Downtown Portland Coffee & Donut Tour
The Essentials:
Jumpstart your morning with a huge variety of coffee and donuts across 4-5 mouthwatering stops where each bite and sip was crafted right here in Portland. Along the way, immerse yourself in quirky history while exploring Downtown Portland.
Includes
Food and drinks at 4-5 total stops all serving coffee and/or donuts and pastries. You’ll be full (and caffeinated) til dinner!
Group Size
Small groups of 4-8 people per tour. Everyone in your party must book a spot, including children of all ages.
Start & End Location
Starts in the heart of downtown Portland. Ends approx. 1/2 mile away from the start location. An email will be sent with detailed meeting location details immediately after booking.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations canceled 24 hours or more before your tour start time are fully refundable. You’ll also have the opportunity to add “trip protection” when booking for even more flexibility.
Dietary Requests
- Vegetarian
- No Seafood
- No Nuts
- Dairy Free
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
We can accommodate the checked dietary requests on this tour. All requests must be communicated at time of booking. Visit our FAQ section for more details.
What You'll Do:
Start in the Heart of Downtown Portland
Meet your guide at a coffee shop the heart of Downtown Portland. Before you know it, you’ll have a coffee in hand and set out to watch the streets come alive during your morning with us.
Pour-Over Coffee Tasting
Get an expert-led demonstration on the art of pour-over coffee at this cafe which uses cutting-edge technology to guarantee perfection. After learning about Portland’s pivotal role in coffee’s “Third Wave” scene, you’ll be tasting coffee just like wine!
Discover the Local's Favorite Donut
Portland has over 75 locally owned and operated donut shops (that’s a lot, btw), and locals are very divisive about their favorite. We’ll sample a selection of the best from our favorite shop, which (depending on the rotating menu) may include buttermilk bars, lavender glaze, and mochi.
Explore Downtown Portland
From “Portland’s Living Room” and its echo chamber to Powell’s Books to our “Benson Bubblers,” Downtown is brimming with quirky history and surprises that perfectly capture our infamous “Keep Portland Weird” slogan.
Nitro Cold Brew
The nitro cold brew trend started here, and the perfect place to try this creamy and smooth brew poured straight from the tap is at Portland’s most celebrated roaster.
Downtown's Tiniest Café
At the coziest, most quintessentially Portland hole-in-the-wall café (that also roasts their own beans), indulge in a traditional macchiato paired perfectly with a homemade French pastry.
Specialty Latte and Local Pastries
End your morning with a specialty latte alongside fresh donuts and pastries, while discovering how this family-run Downtown staple has kept Portlanders coming back for almost 20 years.
Plus More Surprises!
* This itinerary is subject to changes and adjustments based on daily vendor operations and availability, but it will always be awesome.
* We do not visit Voodoo or Blue Star during this tour as they are on the common tourist track – instead we keep it local.
How many coffee roasters are in Portland?
The answer is more than anywhere else in the United States! You could say there’s nothing Portlanders take more seriously than our morning joe. And while donuts might not rank high on your list, they do in Portland, and we’re certain we can convince you why.
This isn’t just a tour of Portland’s cafe scene, but also an exploration of coffee and donuts in their own right and how they came to be a modern mainstay. Learn how to pour the perfect pour-over, sip cold brew from the tap, and discover how Portland plays a significant role in today’s global coffee industry. Along the way, we’ll try many types of locally made donuts and pastries in hidden-gem cafés, from classic to unique flavors!
Note: we do not visit Voodoo or Blue Star during this tour as they are on the common tourist track – instead we keep it local.
Featured In:
Exploring Local Craft Coffee And Donuts
“Portland Oregon isn’t just one of the quirkiest places on the West Coast, it’s the coffee and donut capital of the world. Enter Michelle, Julie, Lauren, and Ryan, local foodies and guides who want to take you on a fun tour of Portland’s best drinks and treats.”
Watch
Check out our tour highlight reel and see why you need to discover Portland’s coffee and donut scene with us!
Our founder, Michelle, was featured in this Travel Oregon video about why using local guides are the best way to explore Oregon.
