Azar Indulgences

the 4.9 rating from 176 reviews tells you something about azar indulgences before you even step through the door on sw salmon street. this isn't the kind of place that gets that consistent praise by accident. regulars know the difference between coffee made with care and coffee made with a timer, and they keep coming back because every cup here feels intentional. there's something about independent shops that chains can't replicate, no matter how hard they try. maybe it's the way the barista actually listens when you order, or how they remember you drink your cortado a little cooler than most. at azar indulgences, the coffee tastes like someone who genuinely cares made it for someone they actually see. the name hints at treats worth savoring, and that philosophy shows up in every detail. downtown portland has plenty of coffee options, but places that earn nearly five stars? those are…