As a city that loves both its coffee and its cocktails, Portland was home to a surplus of combination cafe-bars historically. However, as staffing became more of a challenge and COVID-19 made third places feel a little less comfortable than years’ past, the model started to fade in popularity. These days, many coffee shops shut down for the day between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., just as many of the city’s bars begin to open for the evening.
Soon, a Northwest Flanders space will fill the void in a way that’s meant to revive the city’s social spirit. Opening late this May, Matta Cafe (no relation to the
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