Lolo Pass

burnside street has seen plenty of coffee shops come and go, but lolo pass holds steady at 1616 east burnside for good reason. the kind of place where baristas actually taste your shots before serving them. where regulars don't need to order because their usual is already brewing. the 4.5-star rating from 360 google reviews tells part of the story. the rest unfolds in small moments, steam wands that hiss just right, beans ground fresh for each cup, that particular satisfaction when someone clearly gives a damn about what they're making. no corporate manual dictates how long to pull each shot here. the name hints at mountain passes, those high places where you pause before descending. fitting, really. this feels like a spot worth stopping for, whether you're crossing town or just crossing the street. proper coffee made by people who understand the difference between caffeinated fuel and something worth…