Deadstock Coffee is a Black-owned coffee company based in Portland, Oregon. The business operates a coffee shop in the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood and sells beans online.[1]

Deadstock Coffee
Interior, 2022
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Restaurant information
Owner(s)Ian Williams
Street address408 Northwest Couch Street
CityPortland
StateOregon
Postal/ZIP Code97209
CountryUnited States
Coordinates45°31′25.4″N 122°40′29.2″W / 45.523722°N 122.674778°W / 45.523722; -122.674778
Websitedeadstockcoffee.com

Description

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Deadstock bills itself as "snob-free" and uses the slogan "Coffee should be dope".[2] Drinks include the Steph Curry (white chocolate mocha), the Lebronald Palmer (mixture of coffee, sweet tea, and lemonade), and the Luther Vandross (lavender mocha). Drinks can be topped with stenciled sneakers (Adidas, Jordans, Nikes, or Reebok).[3] The chai lattes are made with One Stripe Chai.[4]

History

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The business began as a cart and has operated a sneaker-themed[5] coffee shop in the Old Town Chinatown neighborhood since August 2015.[6][7] In 2020, the business saw a spike in business,[8][9] and owner Ian Williams confirmed plans to open a location at Alberta Alley, a new development in northeast Portland.[10]

In 2023, Deadstock Coffee and the Haitian restaurant Kann collaborated to launch a custom coffee blend.[11]

Reception

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In 2020, Williams was included in Portland Business Journal's top 40 under 40 list.[12][13] Nick Townsend included Deadstock in Eater Portland's 2021 list of "11 Places to Find Charming Chai Lattes in Portland".[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Delany, Alex (2020-03-17). "Where to Buy Great Coffee Online". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on 2022-02-02. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  2. ^ Ziots, Megan (2019-03-27). "Portland's Best Coffee Shops — Must-Visit Spots For Any Caffeine Fanatic". PaperCity Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  3. ^ Hamilton, Katherine Chew (2021-03-09). "8 Creative Ways to Caffeinate with Local Concoctions". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  4. ^ a b Townsend, Nick (2021-01-28). "11 Places to Find Charming Chai Lattes in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2021-10-29. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  5. ^ Giardino, Neil; Muldofsky, Mack; Yang, Allie (2021-05-05). "After a year of protests, Portland residents have waning patience for antifa". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  6. ^ Moore, Jenni (2021-06-15). "'Buy Black' Was a Boon for Deadstock Coffee. It Was Also a Burden". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  7. ^ Thorn, Bret (2020-08-28). "Deadstock Coffee blends sneaker culture with third-wave brew". Restaurant Hospitality. Archived from the original on 2021-01-23. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  8. ^ Reaume, Genevieve (2020-06-05). "Black-owned businesses see spike in Portland". KATU. Archived from the original on 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  9. ^ Chalmers, Keely (June 3, 2020). "Black-owned businesses in Portland getting support during difficult times". kgw.com. Archived from the original on 2021-11-19. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  10. ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2020-11-18). "Taqueria Papi Chulo's and Coffee Brand Deadstock Are Coming to a New Development on NE Alberta". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  11. ^ Wong, Janey (2023-12-08). "Nationally Celebrated Restaurant Kann Collaborates With Deadstock to Release a Haitian Spiced Coffee". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  12. ^ Chalmers, Keely (December 10, 2020). "Portland Coffee shop owner recognized locally and nationally for his unique business". kgw.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  13. ^ "Forty Under 40 2020: Ian Williams, Deadstock Coffee". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
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