Downside to Gresham is its total lack of fun, creative atmospheres like Portland has so many of. Unless you really want to make the drive downtown or to Hawthorne, get your coffee cafe kick at Cafe Delirium!! I love going there for studying, writing, talking w/ friends and just hanging out to read a good book and drink good coffee! I totally recommend it! Some of their easy chairs totally need replacing because they are well worn but there are so many different, well-set up circles for everyone from singles, to couples, to book groups. Cafe Delirium. It rocks.
Pros: awesome atmosphere, good parking, GREAT staff, good coffee
Cons: most coffee is overpriced -- not as bad as Starbucks though.
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