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Portland, Oregon · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Oblique Coffee Roasters
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Oblique Coffee Roasters's site Oblique Coffee Roasters is a Portland-based specialty coffee roaster operating out of a meticulously restored 1891 Victorian mercantile. The company focuses on small-batch roasting using a vintage German-built Probat L5 roaster. It is recognized for its cozy, community-focused atmosphere and a dedicated, hands-on approach to the craft of coffee.
Ownership
Oblique Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Jack Chandler.
Founded
2007
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its uncompromising commitment to quality and consistency, as well as its unique, hands-on restoration of its historic 1891 Victorian mercantile building in Portland.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes fresh, high-quality beans but does not publicly disclose specific farm or producer names on its website. Their sourcing information is generally limited to the availability of single-origin offerings without detailed transparency regarding the supply chain.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: Oblique Coffee Roasters
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical roastery and cafe located at 3039 SE Stark Street in Portland, Oregon.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its roasted coffee beans and merchandise directly to customers via its website using PayPal checkout.
Website
I was able to verify that Oblique Coffee Roasters sells its coffee through its own physical cafe in Portland and its official website; no other third-party retail partners were identified.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 2, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
Sources used in this deep dive
- http://obliquecoffeeroasters.com/
- https://www.yelp.com/biz/oblique-coffee-roasters-portland
- https://obliquecoffeeroasters.com/
- https://m.yelp.com/biz/oblique-coffee-roasters-portland
- https://joe.coffee/locations/or/portland/oblique-coffee-roasters-portland
- https://www.menupix.com/portland/restaurants/447174/Oblique-Coffee-Roasters-Portland-OR
- https://obliquecoffeeroasters.com
- https://obliquecoffeeroasters.com/news-blog
- https://obliquecoffeeroasters.com/our-home
- https://www.wweek.com/portland/article-11885-a-sample-of-portland-coffee-roasters.html
- https://bridgetownbites.com/2024/03/21/help-save-landauer-mercantile-building-ob
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-04. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand confirms they roast on-site using a vintage Probat L5, they do not provide a public list of specific sourcing countries or farm-level transparency on their website.