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Heretic Coffee Co.
The coffee shop's exterior in 2025
Restaurant information
OwnerJosh White
LocationPortland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Heretic Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1] It is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers.

Description

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Exterior (2025)

The coffee shop Heretic Coffee Co. operates on 28th Avenue in southeast Portland. Run by volunteers, Heretic is a nonprofit organization that trains baristas and coffee roasters.[2][3]

History

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Josh White owns Heretic.[4] He wanted the business to be community-oriented.[5]

In 2025, Heretic raised approximately $300,000[6] to serve breakfast to people who lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the U.S. federal government shutdown, effective November 1.[7][8] The "SNAP breakfasts"[9][10] include a breakfast burrito and a cup of coffee.[11] More than 2,000 people donated to the fundraiser.[12] White has said the offer will last until benefits are restored or until the business "go[es] broke".[13]

Reception

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Emily Hunt ranked Heretic's Valle del Cauca Decaf blend third in Tasting Table's 2024 review of thirteen decaffeinated whole bean coffees.[14]

References

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  1. ^ "Double Shot: Heretic Coffee". The Reed College Quest. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  2. ^ Acker, Lizzy (2025-10-28). "Portland coffee shop raises over $86,000 to feed people losing SNAP benefits". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  3. ^ Acker, Lizzy (2025-10-28). "Here are 9 Portland-area coffee shops and restaurants that have pledged to feed people who lose SNAP benefits". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  4. ^ "Threat of Colombia tariffs rattles some Oregon coffee shops". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  5. ^ "Portland coffee shop raises more than $184K for free breakfast for SNAP recipients". ABC News. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  6. ^ "Portland coffee shop that's raised over $300,000 for community breakfasts to also offer free lunch". kgw.com. 2025-11-01. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  7. ^ Rhoades, Amanda. "'F— it, it's open now': Portland coffee shop offers free breakfast to SNAP recipients amid shutdown". KOIN.
  8. ^ Seibold, Hannah (2025-10-29). "As SNAP benefit cuts hit Portland, local businesses respond with free meals". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  9. ^ "Portland businesses unite to get food to those losing SNAP benefits in November". kgw.com. 2025-10-27. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  10. ^ "Heretic Coffee offers free 'SNAP' breakfasts to aid families facing food insecurity". KATU. 2025-10-28. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  11. ^ Marks, Makenna (2025-10-30). "Portland coffee shop offers free breakfast for SNAP recipients during shutdown". KPTV. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  12. ^ "Local Businesses Offer Free Food to People Losing SNAP Benefits". Willamette Week. 2025-10-29. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  13. ^ Brown, Nick (2025-10-29). "Coffee Shops Step Up as Federal Government Ends Food Assistance Funding". Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  14. ^ Hunt, Emily (2024-12-17). "13 Decaf Whole Bean Coffees, Ranked". Tasting Table. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
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