Rose City Coffee Co. in Southeast Portland moves to 24-hour service

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Rose City Coffee Co. in Southeast Portland moves to 24-hour service

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Published on Dec 12, 2025, 1:27:12 PM
Total time: 00:11:07

Episode Description

Staffing shortages and rising labor costs have caused many 24/7 businesses to reduce their hours since the COVID-19 pandemic. But Rose City Coffee Co. is bucking the trend. 


The Southeast Portland coffee shop is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We’ll talk with owner Christie Gryphon about what it takes to run a 24-hour business in today’s economy.

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