A popular coffee shop in Portland's Old Town is closing its doors after ten years. Deadstock Coffee, known for its unique sneaker culture theme, will cease operations at its current location by the end of December. The shop, founded by former Nike developer Ian Williams, started as a small stand and grew into a beloved destination for sneaker enthusiasts and coffee lovers alike. Williams plans to focus on a new, larger location in Beaverton, which will open in 2024.
• Deadstock Coffee has been a fixture in Old Town since its opening in 2013.
• The shop will close its Northwest Couch Street location on December 31.
• Williams is planning a celebration called "Decade of Dope" to honor ten years in Portland.
• The new Beaverton location will be nearly five times larger than the Old Town shop.
This change reflects the evolving landscape of Old Town, where other sneaker-related businesses have also closed. While the closure may be bittersweet, Williams remains optimistic about returning to the area in the future, emphasizing that good things can come from change.
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