What You Will Do
Portland's chocolate scene is overwhelming; let us navigate you through its origins, passionate makers, and diversity with this walking tour that delves into what some call "decadence" but we call "delight."
And we couldn't cover chocolate without the roasted seed of our other favorite tropical berry: coffee! Portland is known as the heart of the craft coffee roasting world, with so many small roasters, coffee lovers that we are, we struggle to taste them all.
Our tour hits both the well-known highlights and some of the secrets of the chocolate scene, with a few surprises we don't want to give away.
The tour in total is about 2.0 miles (3.5km), mostly flat walking, with tastings of chocolate and coffee -- just the right amount so you'll have the opportunity to truly savor every sip and bite! We keep groups very small, so you'll have an intimate experience with your enthusiastic guides.
(Contact us for larger groups or private experiences; we are happy to accommodate!)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We'll meet on the big chess board at the Taylor and SW 8th Avenue corner of the park.
1
Azar Indulgences
20 minutes
We'll walk down through the funky Portland West End and stop at Azar Indulgences, where owner Christine Azar has designed her ideal combination of both handcrafted Belgian-style chocolates from her family's company in Lebanon. Azar's one-of-a-kind chocolates are made in a family tradition going back over a century; we'll taste a selection of our favorite of these chocolates (although to be honest it's so hard to pick!).
2
Less and More Coffee ii
20 minutes
One of our usual stops is Less and More Coffee -- we will select other coffee shops on days when hours or group requires! Each coffee shop is chosen to feature the best and most interesting local roasters and baristas
3
Portland Art Museum
In the Cultural District, we will walk by and describe the art museum and its role in the city’s embracing of craft as we head to one of our favorite coffee shops.
4
Portland
1 hour
We will stop at a total of two coffee shops, depending on interest and the guide, which could include Behind the Museum Cafe and Less and More Coffee. Here we will get into how coffee is a part of Portland’s every day life and how deeply Portland’s coffee roasters have influenced the city and the world.
5
Pearl District
40 minutes
Our second chocolate shop is in the Pearl District in Portland. Hours and days vary so this will depend on the group, date and guide!
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