Espresso & Espressos
Our house blend is roasted in-house and pulled fresh throughout the day. Single-origin espresso rotates seasonally — ask what's on the machine.
- Espresso
- Americano
- Flat White
- Cortado
- Cappuccino
Gresham, Oregon
Every cup is a decision made with intention — we just happen to make it every morning.
RealTime Roasters is a specialty coffee roastery and café on SE 223rd Ave in Gresham. We source, roast, and pull shots with the same level of care whether it's your first visit or your hundredth. No shortcuts. No compromises. Just coffee that respects your time and your taste.
Roasted
In-house daily
Single Origin
Rotating selection
Walk-ins
Always welcome
About
Built on the belief that great coffee doesn't need a room full of people to be good — it just needs the right beans, the right roast, and the right hand.
RealTime Roasters started with a simple question: what if we treated coffee like the craft it actually is? Not a commodity to move fast, but a product worth slowing down for.
We roast on-site in Gresham so we control every variable — from green bean selection to the final crack. Our menu changes with the seasons and with what the harvests give us. Some weeks you'll find a bright Ethiopian pour-over. Next week it's a dense, chocolatey Colombian espresso. The common thread is consistency in execution.
Whether you're grabbing a quick flat white before work or settling in with a single origin and a book, the standard is the same: coffee done right, served with respect.
Direct trade relationships
Small-batch roasting
Locally owned and operated
Sustainable packaging
Offerings
What we serve changes with the roast. What stays the same is the standard.
Brewed & Pour-Over
Single-origin pour-overs showcase the current roast's character. We also offer batch-brewed coffee for a slower, steadier cup.
- Pour-Over (V60 / Chemex)
- Batch Brew
- Cold Brew
- Japanese Iced Coffee
Roasted Beans
Take the roast home. We offer whole bean and ground options in sustainable packaging, with rotating single origins and our signature house blend.
- House Blend
- Single Origin Rotations
- Espresso Blend
- Decaf Options
Food & Pairings
Rotating selection of pastries, snacks, and light bites sourced from local bakers and producers. Pairings suggested by the barista.
- Fresh Pastries
- Savory Snacks
- Seasonal Offerings
- Plant Milk Upgrades
Our Process
From green bean to cup in real time — because freshness isn't a marketing term, it's a timeline.
Step 01
Source
We work directly with farmers and importers who share our standards for quality and fairness. Every lot is cupped and evaluated before it's purchased.
Step 02
Roast
Small-batch roasting on-site lets us track every variable — charge temperature, development time, cooling. We roast to highlight, not hide, the bean's origin.
Step 03
Rest
Beans rest for the appropriate degassing period. We don't rush this step. A properly rested bean extracts differently — and better.
Step 04
Serve
Every shot is calibrated for the specific batch. Grind size, dose, yield, and time are adjusted daily. The coffee tells us what it needs.
— RealTime Roasters philosophy"The best roast is the one you can taste the difference between. We roast so you can taste it too."
Visit
Come as you are. Stay for the coffee.
Address
603 SE 223rd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone
503-667-9951
Hours
Mon–Fri: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sat–Sun: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Contact
Have a question about our roasts, want to book a private event, or just want to say hello?
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