Carnelian Coffee

Carnelian Coffee Specialty coffee and espresso, roasted and brewed in small batches. Also pretty rocks.

Today is the day! Blue tea (purple pandan) is back on ice here at the shop, from now until it gets cold again. That mean...
04/20/2026

Today is the day! Blue tea (purple pandan) is back on ice here at the shop, from now until it gets cold again. That means our beloved Holley Blue (iced purple pandan and oat milk with a touch of vanilla) is also back, and you can really lose yourself in the trippy swirls of cream, man. Super groovy!

Or if green is more your speed, uh we have matcha too, it's chill

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It's Zoe's last day! You have under three hours to grab a delicious drink from her or just kinda chat about whatever, bu...
02/25/2026

It's Zoe's last day! You have under three hours to grab a delicious drink from her or just kinda chat about whatever, but you have the rest of your life to get her to put a sick tatt on your body. Make your appointments for at today! We're going to miss her round these parts, and we hope our customers still come in even though their their odds of encountering Zoe have greatly diminished.

Have a fantastic day and career Zoe, you'll always have a place at the Carn Barn!

We will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 30th for the nationwide general strike against tyranny, the gestapo, extra co...
01/29/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, Friday January 30th for the nationwide general strike against tyranny, the gestapo, extra constitutional murder, extreme human rights abuses and capitalism writ large. We are just barely able to get by being closed for one day, but most tiny businesses such as ours are not able to. We encourage boycotting all big businesses as much as possible especially on this day, but thousands of people and immigrants still need our (preferably cash-based) support to survive. We appreciate the irony of posting this on a Meta platform where it will certainly get throttled out of existence, but this is where we are. Please take care of each other. We love you. Crush ICE.

Destiny! It has been foretold since the dawn of Carnelian Coffee that we would eventually stock our friend (and customer...
12/21/2025

Destiny! It has been foretold since the dawn of Carnelian Coffee that we would eventually stock our friend (and customer) 's rockhounding guide once it existed. And here it is! It's a beautiful and informative guide to excellent and often underrated spots over our corner of the country, as well as the ethics, sustainability, indigenous respect, and stewardship of the hobby and the land. It's a must have for anyone picking up rocks in the area.

There is also this really sick logbook for your own notes while in the field, that i think pairs perfectly with the guidebooks, and we have a combo deal for you to save a few bucks when you buy both. If only the weather was cooperating...

Lastly, we know Alison would want everyone to know that we have our delicious decaf beans back in stock, and there's enough for everyone! You can honor her by picking up a copy of her book and a bag of decaf for the holidays. Perfect gifts, but we think it's fine if it's just for you.

Decaf is back! We appreciate your patience and discretion during this trying time. Available at 7:00 AM Sunday and beyon...
12/21/2025

Decaf is back! We appreciate your patience and discretion during this trying time. Available at 7:00 AM Sunday and beyond.

**BEANS ANNOUNCEMENT** We're bummed that we haven't had any bags of decaf beans for a couple weeks, but supply has been ...
12/17/2025

**BEANS ANNOUNCEMENT** We're bummed that we haven't had any bags of decaf beans for a couple weeks, but supply has been tight in recent months, and we're going through more decaf than ever. We'd rather not compromise on quality, so we've had to wait to replenish our stocks until the good stuff arrives. Luckily, our beloved barista Michal roasts a mean bean of their own as , and we're serving their delicious Colombian decaf until our classic offering gets here.

All this is to say, we will have fresh bags of our sugar cane process decaf, washed Guatemala, natural Ethiopia, and honey process Costa Rica in abundant supply this Tuesday, December 23rd (which just happens to be our 8th birthday, no big deal) at the latest! The wait is nearly over!

And remember to hit up for another source of great small batch, high-quality coffee!

Okay folks, we're ready to give this another go. Starting now we'll be open until 4 every day of the week! Help us at le...
11/30/2025

Okay folks, we're ready to give this another go. Starting now we'll be open until 4 every day of the week! Help us at least break even by coming in after 3 sometimes, especially if you don't normally come in because we close too early. It would be an unmitigated disaster if I had to print new signs in two months, I think we can all agree.

We're very excited to see you after 3:00 (but not after 3:55) for the rest of the year and on into 2026!

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Just checking in to let you know that we'll be open tomorrow, Thursday November 27th, for limited hours 8:00 AM to 1:00 ...
11/26/2025

Just checking in to let you know that we'll be open tomorrow, Thursday November 27th, for limited hours 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM! Join us for a short and cozy day before heading off to consider the ramifications of colonization and indigenous sovereignty.

It's Al's last day! This is a massive end of an era type beat, as she's been making beautiful and delicious drinks for y...
11/21/2025

It's Al's last day! This is a massive end of an era type beat, as she's been making beautiful and delicious drinks for you all for at least 84 years. We're actually having trouble accepting the looming Al-shaped void in our staff, but as a great friend and very local coffee enjoyer we know she'll still be in our lives for the foreseeable future. It'll be like old times, when things were simpler in 2019.

We know many of you have photos of her excellent custom creations on your espresso drinks, and she's requested to flood our inbox with shots of anything and everything you have handy so let 'em loose! Thanks in advance.

You have one hour to get your final Al-created drink (actually it's more like 5 minutes, but who's counting?). Also, if you could imagine this post with Paul Simon's "Call me Al" playing, it would be great.

Anyway, we love you Al! Thank you so much for being such a vital part of the Carnelian experience since nearly the beginning, and helping grow this place into what it is. It won't be the same without you!
















SATURDAY is the kick off of Willamette Week’s from November 1st through December 31st- an annual effort to raise funds ...
11/01/2025

SATURDAY is the kick off of Willamette Week’s from November 1st through December 31st- an annual effort to raise funds for and draw attention to the good works of local nonprofits! We’re partnering with wonderful local nonprofit this year to do our part.

To start things off, November 1st through November 8th 10% of sales from our new specialty drink Honey Tahini Latte will be donated to Quest Center who strive to provide integrative healthcare services, community, and education to ALL people seeking a wellness focused approach to living and dying. Come enjoy a latte and help us help Quest!

Also new on the menu: Oolong Rose Tea Latte, vegan Masa Empanadas and a fall twist on our granola parfait: dried cranberry and pepita.

See you soon!



















It’s Kate’s last day! You have about one hour to receive a delicious oat macchiato from her before she leaves to start s...
08/27/2025

It’s Kate’s last day! You have about one hour to receive a delicious oat macchiato from her before she leaves to start some sort of “career” we’ve heard about but never tried. Kate has slung spro at pretty much all your favorite roasters in Portland over the years, but what you might not know is that she’s also a great customer, and I’ve been reassured that she’ll probably come and get coffee sometimes.

Nah but seriously, Kate is so good at this and it’s been great having her here for this all too short amount of time. Thanks Kate, and we’ll see you at the Grandaddy/Pedro the Lion shows in September, can’t wait!!

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7950 SE Foster Road
Portland, OR
97206

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Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 7am - 4pm
Sunday 7am - 4pm

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