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Nova Coffee

610 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97232
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nova coffee sits on ne 20th ave like it belongs there, and maybe that's the whole point. this isn't the kind of place trying to prove anything to anyone. the baristas know what they're doing behind the counter, pulling shots that taste like actual coffee instead of burnt milk soup. four and a half stars from 132 reviews doesn't happen by accident. regulars drift in throughout the morning, ordering the same thing they ordered yesterday. there's comfort in that kind of routine. the ceramic mugs hold heat well, warming your hands while steam curls up between sips. you can taste the difference when someone cares about what they're serving. nova does. it shows in every cup, every interaction, every small detail that makes the difference between grabbing coffee and actually enjoying it.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 25 May 2026

nri score63
buzz0
local cred52%

phone

(503) 484-0139

website

novacoffeepdx.com/

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132

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4.5

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52%

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