Deadstock Coffee Roasters

Deadstock Coffee: Portland’s Soulful Fusion of Coffee, Sneakers, and Community

Step into Deadstock Coffee and immediately sense Portland’s creative pulse. Located in Old Town and Beaverton, Deadstock is the vision of Ian Williams, a former Nike footwear designer who transformed his love for sneakers and coffee into a living, breathing community space. The shop’s sneakerhead roots run deep—Williams spent nearly a decade at Nike before crafting a “snob-free” cafe where the mantra is simple: “Coffee Should Be Dope.” Expect conversations to start before you even order; the backward door, absence of a menu, and walls lined with sneaker memorabilia set the tone for a genuinely original experience. Deadstock isn’t just a coffee shop—it’s a celebration of sneaker culture, art, and connection, right in the heart of a neighborhood where design and creative minds gather.

Deadstock’s coffee program reflects that same inventive spirit. They’ve evolved into one of the Northwest’s top indie roasters, serving standout espresso and filter coffees, often drawing on collaborations with local roasting partners and a rotating portfolio of blends and single origins. Their original drinks—like the famed “LeBronald Palmer”—blend coffee with unexpected flavors, always crafted with intentionality and style. Enjoy specialty pastries and treats, but the highlight is always the coffee: dope, approachable, and never pretentious. Whether you’re a sneaker enthusiast or simply looking for a space with undeniable soul, Deadstock stands alone—inviting everyone to join the conversation, one cup at a time.