I finally found a coffee shop in Portland with power outlets that actually work

I've been bouncing around cafes in SE Portland for the last six months looking for a decent spot to code. Most places either have outlets that are loose or they're tucked behind furniture where you can't reach them. Yesterday I stumbled into this little place called Red E Cafe on Division Street. Not only did every table have a working outlet, but the WiFi was fast enough to push a deployment without timing out. The barista even brought me a refill without me asking. I spent about 4 hours there and got more done than I have all week. The only downside is the parking can be rough around lunch time. Has anyone else found a hidden gem like this in Portland where the little things just work?

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rileyjones14d ago

Bet the owner used to be a barista themselves and actually gets it.

valthomas14d ago

Bet the owner used to be a barista themselves" - yeah, that checks out. I tried being one for a week and spilled half a latte on a customer's laptop. Guess that's why I'm here ordering instead.