Warm interior of Cedar & Steam Coffee Co. at golden hour

Est. 2014 · Cedar Street

Slow mornings,
handcrafted with care.

A neighborhood coffeehouse pouring single-origin espresso, fresh pastries, and the kind of warm light you want to spend a Saturday in.

Barista pouring latte art

Our Story

A corner of the neighborhood that smells like Sunday.

Cedar & Steam started in 2014 as a single espresso machine tucked behind a flower shop on Cedar Street. Ten years on, we're still on the same block — just with a few more tables, a small roastery in the back, and a deeply caffeinated community to thank for it.

We believe a coffeehouse should feel less like a transaction and more like a living room. Slow service is intentional. Eye contact is the rule. The music is always quieter than you'd expect.

Single-origin
Sourced direct
House-roasted
Weekly batches
Local bakes
From 6 partners

From the Bakery

Pastries pulled before sunrise.

We partner with six independent bakers across the city. Trays arrive warm, the case is set by 7am, and most days it's empty by noon. Come early, or come hungry.

Fresh pastries on display
  • 01
    Almond Croissant
    Flaky, twice-baked, frangipane center
    4.00
  • 02
    Sourdough Loaf
    48-hour cold ferment, blistered crust
    5.00
  • 03
    Brown Butter Scone
    Seasonal fruit, turbinado crunch
    6.00
  • 04
    Cardamom Bun
    Pulled, twisted, drenched in syrup
    4.00
  • 05
    Rye Chocolate Cookie
    Smoky, dark, slightly salted
    5.00
  • 06
    Galette of the Day
    Whatever the farmers brought
    6.00

Stay Awhile

A workspace dressed as a living room.

Worn leather chairs, communal oak tables, fast wifi, plenty of outlets, and a no-laptop nook by the window for the readers. Whether you're shipping a deadline or escaping one, the corner is yours.

Free Wifi
Symmetrical fiber
Power
At every seat
Quiet hours
Mon–Thu 9–11am
Open late
Until 9pm Fri
Cozy lounge corner with leather armchair

Loved Locally

What our regulars say.

"The closest thing my city has to a third place. I write here three mornings a week."
Maya R.
Regular since 2018
"The cardamom bun is reason enough. The cortado kept me coming back."
Devon K.
Weekend wanderer
"Warm staff, warmer light. I've held two birthdays and a book club here."
Priya S.
Neighborhood friend
Hands holding green and roasted coffee beans

Sourcing & Roasting

From the farm, to the drum, to your cup.

Every bean we pour is traceable to a farm, a farmer, and a price we paid above market. We roast in small batches each Tuesday on a vintage 12kg drum in the back room. You can usually smell it from the sidewalk.

  • 01
    Direct trade

    Long-standing relationships with growers in Ethiopia, Colombia, and Guatemala.

  • 02
    Small batch

    12kg drum, roasted weekly, never sat on shelves longer than 14 days.

  • 03
    Whole-bean retail

    Take a bag home — every brew method, dialed in for you at the bar.

Community Board

Things happening on the block.

Live music, cuppings, book swaps, and the occasional surprise. All free or pay-what-you-can. Pull up a chair.

  • May 14
    Open Mic Night
    7–10pm · Free
  • May 21
    Cupping: Ethiopia Lot #3
    10am · $12 · 8 seats
  • May 28
    Slow Reading Club
    8–10am · BYO book
  • Jun 04
    Latte Art Throwdown
    8pm · Bring your tamper

The Atmosphere

Soft music, hard espresso, good light.

Cafe seating area
Espresso pour
Window seat with book and mug

Visit Us

Come find your corner.

We're on the leafy end of Cedar Street, two blocks from the river. Look for the cedar-clad doorway and the line of bikes out front.

Address
412 Cedar Street
Portland, OR 97204
Hours
  • Mon – Fri6:30am – 7:00pm
  • Sat – Sun7:30am – 6:00pm
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