#coffee-shop

#coffee-shop

I spent 10 years working for Chase Bank, building a career in corporate banking. It was steady, professional, and came with a clear path forward. But when a prime lot went up for sale in my small hometown of Damascus, Oregon, I saw an opportunity that banking couldn't give me. The property sat right along a major highway that had no drive-thru coffee stands nearby.

Excellent espresso drinks and solid matcha are on hand at this minimalist coffee shop in Laurel Heights.

"The space was designed to echo our signature product, the Espro P7 French Press, through refined, elevated minimalism," Peng Lin, CEO of Espro parent company DKK Brands, told Daily Coffee News.

Roadrunners prides itself on being the fastest beverage drive-thru in the world, boasting that customers can receive their orders in under 60 seconds.

No. 23 aims to be a community hub where locals can gather, connect, and engage in meaningful activities like art exhibitions and workshops.

"We were hoping to do a more complete job at representing our bright and retro branding," MacPherson said of the new space. "This can be seen through our epoxy speckled flooring that has our key colors of orange, teal and white in it."

Pairing honey with cream cheese on a warm, toasted bagel offers a gentle hint of sweetness to balance the tangy cream cheese, especially on plain, wheat, or multigrain bagels.