Lose yourself in the world of books as you visit Annie Bloom's, one of the city's beloved independent book stores. Be it romance, fiction, classics, self help or other genres that you are looking for, the store has something for every taste. Besides the international best sellers, the bookstore prioritizes local authors. In addition to books, the store features a variety of greeting cards, CDs and other artifacts that make for great gifting ideas. The bookstore is host to several book reading and review sessions for all age groups and is truly a book lovers' paradise.
This North Portland gaming shop thrills avid gamers with their brilliant range of video game genres. Find everything from Star Wars miniatures board games and video games, to War Machine Box Sets and Theme Decks. The store also hosts occasional tournaments of the popular Dungeons & Dragons game. Amid heaps of game boxes and sets, any gamer is certain to get a little lost in here.
Sisters Coffee in the city's hip Pearl District is one of the prime bistros with a breezy vibe. Its ornate interiors include a piano, a well-laid out reading space and a cozy sandstone-built fireplace, all lending a very intimate character to the coffee shop. The exteriors are in sync with Pearl District upscale structures and bounce off a progressive feel. The espresso joint serves up frothy, flavorful espressos brewed from finely roasted beans, delicious pour overs and home-style lunch and breakfast preparations. Sisters Coffee also sells loose leaf tea packs from the renowned Townshends' Tea.
Woodblock Chocolate is a tale of how a married couple came together and started preparing some delicious and mouth-watering chocolate bars out of just two or three ingredients. Cacao beans from Madagascar's Sambirano Valley with different combinations of salt and sugar is all that these people use to give birth to the creamy chocolates. These chocolates are available in various sizes with their label name embossed on it. These tasty chocolates are sold even from their website and is used in various food items and savories.