Thornton Family Coffee Roasters

Lovely drive-by/walk-up window shop for my morning coffee! Their beans always taste fresh and service is very friendly. Portland’s got a fair amount of high quality coffee shops but Thornton’s is definitely an underrated gem. Go check them out!

I have been going to Thornton's for years and they always have the best product. Both the walk up window and the beans are always great. When I want a quick on the go drink I stop by and see the
friendly faces of the Thornton family who all help in the window (Rachel, Liz, Sarah) and of course Payton.
If I am looking for a sit down place, I follow where they distribute beans and and always am happy
with my cup of joe.
Always great chats at the window and great coffee!

I bought a couple bags of beans from Thornton in Beaverton. They’re a small, family owned coffee roaster but I think they’re coffee is a good as some of the big boys in Portland such as Stumptown, Coava and Water Ave. Got a bag of Las Rosas (Colombia) and bag of Concord, got a Hazelnut Latte as well.

I've been trying to find really good coffee locally and stopped here on my way into work this morning. Possibly one of the best oatmilk latte's I've ever had ever! Planning my next visit very soon! Great job - really great! yumm

Always greeted with a smile and enthusiasm. Great coffee and pastries. The location is a little hidden but worth the find. Will be back. Highly recommend 👌

It was just another Friday. Traffic that's nothing to stress about until you realize you've moved an entire mile in the last 10 minutes. The rain relentlessly poured over the city. An answer to the prayers of many who were seeking a cleanse of bad decisions. Though others felt temporary comfort from the falsities of this idea, I found the only thing cleansed was my Honda Civic. A numbing gaze over a sea of red lights muddled my brain. Lost for a moment, my mind snapped back to reality, thanks to the suit in the blacked out Mercedes behind me. I inched forward. So did the Mercedes. A sudden feeling of walls closing in began to boil under the surface of a Mom who always kept her cool. The exit home still sat miles ahead. A distance I couldn't fathom enduring. With my spirit beginning to sink, a beacon of hope illuminated on my GPS. An international symbol of energy, motivation, and a Friday night lasting longer than 9PM. The little Coffee cup sat just beyond the closest exit, and it called to me.
I didn't hesitate to reroute as my new destination awaited my arrival.
Only minutes away from where I sat decaying in traffic stood a curious building. A quick eye would miss that this shop has a coffee shop situated around its corner. The name, painted in black, confirmed I wasn't lost. Thornton Coffee, along with an arrow, directed me where to go. I parked my car and found my way around the corner. The all-consuming aroma of freshly ground coffee slipped gracefully from the open walk-up window and into my nose. A sensation of precise flavors & exotic notes danced within me as my mind drifted beyond the here & now.
As I approached the window, my heart fluttered as I realized there's no line. A latte, being my usual at any coffee shop, somehow seemed insipid today. A quick glance at the shops menu was all it took. "An 8oz Spicy Mexican Mocha, please." The gentleman, kind and quick, processed my payment and began his Java wizardry. As I waited, my attention was held by the fresh bags of single origin grounds displayed for purchase. A fiery debate sparked internally as the Guatemalan seemed to call out my name. My impulses quickly shift as I hear, "8oz Mexi Mocha". I thank the man as he handed me the small paper cup. A beautiful foam design adorned the top of the drink, a sudden desire to capture its beauty took over as a snap a shot with my phone. Drops of rain fell over me, an attempt to remind me of my daily woes as I shuffled back to my car. As I settle in, hiding from the rain, ripples of anxiety and stress begin to seep back in. A deep breath left my lungs just before I lifted the drink to my lips. With a single sip, warm velvety chocolate drifted beyond my stomach and deep into my soul. The bit of spice left clinging to my tongue, I knew I had chosen today's drink correctly. In a moment of stress and 1st world despair, the universe led me here to gather myself before continuing on bravely as each of us did every day. Sometimes, a perfectly crafted coffee is all we need to keep going.

I stopped into Thornton’s on a walk recently and wanted to see what it was about. The baristas were SO friendly and welcoming, you could tell they love working here. I picked up a bag of their beans as well as a large cold brew — I usually gauge a coffee shop by their cold brew — and I was happily surprised at how smooth and mellow their cold brew is. I made my first pot of coffee with the beans and they proved to make an equally tasty drink. I’ll absolutely be coming back to try the different varieties of beans that they sell!

These guys know coffee, which is why their beans are being served at many of the best coffee shops. Love that we have a cool, family operated coffee roastery/ walk up window in Beaverton. You can meet a different Thornton every day, either at the window, serving bomb (real) cappuccinos and other drinks, or in the back, roasting beans to perfection. Take home some of their beans, and I guarantee you'll be back for more!

Window only, no seating. Best coffee in the Beaverton area with many roasted options to take home too!

You can also bring your own cup if that's your cup of tea (or coffee ha).

Absolutely LOVED their coffee! I like to get a hot black Americano the first time I go to any coffee shop to get a sense of their baseline, and I was blown away. It reminds me of when I went to Costa Rica and had fresh coffee there. Fruity, aromatic, hold, delicious. 10/5 stars!