Bold Coffee & Books

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1755 SW Jefferson St
Portland, OR 97205

Bold Coffee & Books is a unique establishment in Portland, OR, dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices through its selection of diverse books and strong coffee. The café proudly serves locally sourced coffee from Great North Coffee Roasters and offers a welcoming space for writers, readers, and book lovers to connect and engage with their community.

In addition to its curated collection of literature featuring authors and characters from underrepresented communities, Bold Coffee & Books hosts events aimed at fostering positive social change. With a mission to create a vibrant community, the café invites patrons to enjoy a drink, open a book, and immerse themselves in a culture of inclusivity and creativity.

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4.08 reviews
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Edme L.
10/31/2025

I adore this place! Coffee, wine, beer, and books! Yes please! The owner hosts a ton of events, and there is almost something every day. I go for the writing events, but there are author...

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Maor R.
11/17/2025

A bit rough around the edges. First, it was a cold night and it was almost as cold inside so I needed to keep my jacket on. Next, the sofa was done for, as in you sink down in a not particularly...

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Ploy N.
10/20/2025

Cute and warm coffee spot, filled with books inside. Love how they host a lot events for writers as well. Lots of people were working and studying when we got there. Food and drinks menu was to...

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Heather R.
11/26/2024

I love coffee shops and book shops so I was excited to see Bold Coffee & Books open. I enjoyed browsing the book selection which was varied. I also saw that there were also some events coming up...

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Serena S.
7/12/2025

Super cute! Coffee is good, and a great place to find your next book. A pretty big selection for a cafe, and they had a good mix of best sellers, niche finds, and local indie books for sale. Tons...

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