The Build-Outs of Coffee feature series is proudly bi-coastal, poly-national, ethically non-domestic, and in an open relationship with featuring cafes across the world. We don’t like labels, but at the end of the day it fills our hearts with a certain kind of pride to shine the spotlight on a coffee bar in Portland, Oregon, where our website is (mostly) based. We’ve been fans of Hypnos Coffee for several years: they bring a new and vital energy to the PDX coffee scene, and their cafe is always a great place for people watching and delicious drinks. This new coffee bar from Hypnos occupies a space we know and love, out in the city’s NW quadrant in the former home of a little wine bar. It’s a perfect fit for Hypnos and we can’t wait to visit—but first, let’s take a closer look.
The 2026 Build-outs of Coffee is presented by DONA, Pacific Barista Series, and La Marzocco.
As told to Sprudge by Michael Taylor.
For those who aren’t familiar, will you tell us about your company?
Opened in 2023 by partners Michael Taylor and Andres Echeverria, we’re a proudly Hispanic and queer-owned space founded in Portland, Oregon.
At Hypnos, coffee and design go hand in hand. We highlight a curated menu, featuring single-origin coffees, ceremonial grade matcha, and syrups made in house always.
We aim to provide a space that can inspire and bring together our community, highlighting artists and local Portland companies like Bakeshop, Coava Coffee, and more. As well as LA based Rocky’s Matcha and Copenhagen’s La Cabra.
Whether you’re staying for a few hours or grabbing a quick coffee to go, we lead with intention, creating a modern space that allows the art of coffee and connection to shine.
Can you tell us a bit about the new space?
Located in the former Bar Mingo location on 21st Ave, the space has been completely reimagined for a modern coffee experience. At Hypnos, we aim to create inspiring minimal and modern design where the coffee, machine, and barista can be the main focus.
Featuring a 19-foot stainless steel statement bar anchored by the Slayer, with Audo Copenhagen Hashira pendants overhead, oiled oak custom built-in display and retail cabinets, and a nearly 30-foot custom upholstered peninsular banquette seating area.
The space also includes original wood ceilings with two skylights flooding the space with natural light.
What’s your approach to coffee?
We believe coffee is an art, but we also believe that what makes coffee so special is the genuine connection you get when stop by a coffee shop. We lead with intention, and hospitality, working to break away from preconceived notions of specialty coffee. We wanted to create a space where someone can order their single-origin natural process espresso, as well as a seasonal specialty latte and both receive the exact same quality and care.
Any machines, coffees, special equipment lined up?
We’ll be highlighting a new two-group Slayer Steam LP in bone beige. Alongside a Mahlkönig E65W and E65T, as well as an EK43 for batch. We focus on single-origin only coffees, we’ll be introducing a new pour-over menu featuring local roaster Coava Coffee and La Cabra.
How is your project considering sustainability?
We’re proud to work with companies that focus on fair-trade and sustainable practices, like paying fair-wages to farmers in the coffee belt, working with traditional tea farmers, or our bakery that uses local ingredients and whole-grains.
Our intention with our design was to utilize sustainable materials like oak wood, and stainless steel for our bar design, while maintaining the concrete floors and exposed wood ceilings original to the historic building, minimizing unnecessary additions.
What’s your hopeful target opening date/month?
Aiming for Mid-August, 2026
Are you working with craftspeople, architects, and/or creatives that you’d like to mention?
We’re working with Architecture and design firm, Fieldwork Design. Based in Portland Oregon. Photography/media by Portland studio, Absence Studio. Floral and arrangements by owner Andres.
Thank you!
The 2026 Build-outs of Coffee is presented by DONA, Pacific Barista Series, and La Marzocco.
