portland takes its coffee seriously, and the bar for what counts as "good" here is genuinely high. 40 lbs, sitting at 101 sw main st in the heart of downtown portland's financial district, has built the kind of following that doesn't come from foot traffic alone. it pulls people who already know what they want and are willing to be specific about it. you don't end up with regulars that loyal without doing something consistently right. the sw main st address puts you in a part of the city that moves fast on weekdays, all suits and lunch windows, which makes having somewhere this focused feel like a small advantage. worth going out of your way for a midmorning cup before the downtown rush hits its stride.
curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated
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google reviews
67
avg rating
4.7
local cred
30%
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