BOLD Coffee & Books
At BOLD Coffee & Books, we strive to offer premier coffee drinks, varied and inclusive book selections, unique events, and a community-building space.
We do all this by:
-Sourcing high-quality beans and roasting services pressed and served by well-trained baristas
-Featuring national books by and about historically underrepresented people, books by local (Oregon and Southwest Washington) authors looking to build positive social change, and writing materials for writers of all levels
-Hosting events featuring authors, musicians, and artists from Portland’s robust creative community
Showcasing and selling art by BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, immigrant, or otherwise marginalized artists
-Utilizing comfortable and accessible furnishings and decor to create a welcoming space
-Providing meeting space for local organizations working to influence positive societal change
As far as specific products, we'll be featuring the shop's best-selling books (ex., Dear Sylvia, Love Jane by Erin Hall, A Disability History of the United States by Kim Nielson, and When We Walk By by Adler and Burnes), BOLD merch (mugs, stickers, bookmarks), and social justice–themed T-shirts. We can also talk with authors about scheduling readings. And we'll give away chocolate-covered coffee beans.