Pearl District · Portland, Oregon
Small-batch roasts and bakes pulled from the oven before sunrise, served on the corner of NW 11th and Everett.
In the Room
Our Story
Nora Vance opened Ember & Oak in 2019 after fifteen years pulling shots across three Portland neighborhoods. She wanted one small room where the roast, the bake, and the pour all happened under the same roof — and where the person handing you the cup also fired the beans.
The ember is the wood-fired drum roaster in the back. The oak is the counter her father built from a single reclaimed beam, the one you lean on while you wait. We roast three mornings a week, bake every single one, and we have never once sold a flavored syrup we didn’t make ourselves.
No app. No loyalty points. Just good coffee, made by people who remember your order.
Nora VanceOwner & head roaster · Portland, est. 2019
Word of Mouth
“The oak latte ruined every other latte for me. That maple note is so subtle you keep going back to figure it out.”
“Walked in at 6:05am, croissant was still warm. Nora remembered I take it black. This is my office now.”
“Bought a bag of the Guji on a whim. Best pour-over I’ve made at home. The whole room smells like roasting day.”
Find Us
On the corner of NW 11th and Everett, in the Pearl. Streetcar stops half a block north.
Before You Come
1142 NW Everett St, in Portland’s Pearl District, on the corner of NW 11th. The streetcar stops half a block north, and there’s metered street parking on Everett.
Weekdays 6:00a–7:00p, Saturday 7:00a–8:00p, Sunday 7:00a–5:00p. We open every day, holidays included, unless we post otherwise on the door.
Yes — oat, almond, and whole milk, all the same price. Oat is our house default for lattes. Most drinks go fully dairy-free on request.
The back room is laptop-friendly with free Wi-Fi and outlets at most tables. We keep the front counter clear for conversation and quick cups.
No reservations — it’s first come, first served, and the line moves fast. Call (503) 555-0147 with any question before you head over.
We do, on a wood-fired drum in the back, three mornings a week. Grab a 12 oz bag of Ember Dark, Ethiopia Guji, Colombia Huila, or Sumatra decaf at the register.
Six o’clock, every morning. Corner of 11th and Everett.