Albina Press

the espresso here is the reason people keep coming back to n albina ave. portland has no shortage of places doing specialty coffee, but albina press has held its ground in this north portland neighborhood long enough to earn genuine loyalty rather than just foot traffic. if you're deciding what to get, start with the espresso straight, or pull it into a latte if you want something a little longer. the bar is consistent, and consistency at this level of quality is harder to maintain than most people realize. you don't have to chase down the latest hyped opening when something this reliable is already on your map. the address alone, tucked into the residential texture of north albina, makes it a natural stop before or after wherever the day takes you.