Goorin Bros.

I have been looking for a hat for years, nothing looked good on me! On a trip to Portland, popped into Goorin Bros. and was immediately greeted by Colin who was kind and knowledgeable about the entire store, and the products he offered. I was able to find a hat that was on sale and looked perfect. If I should need another hat ever again, Goorin Bros. it will be!

Best hat shop I’ve ever been to! Not that I’ve been to many, but the Goorin Brothers stores are so accessible and nice to browse and try on all kinds of different hat styles. Assistance with fit and informed suggestions are always there for you. I’ve purchased from this shop too many times to remember and visited the two shops in New Orleans a few times. Every shop is unique to the space it’s located in, but they all have a good variety of hats for any occasion.

It’s unfair to rate this Goorin anything less than 5 stars, because they have HAPPY HOUR. Excuse me, what? Yes, you heard me. Every Thursday they have live music, free cocktails, and 15% off hats.
As it turns out, we went in on a Thursday morning to get our traditional Girl’s Weekend Hat, and then ended up coming back later to check out their Happy Hour! It was actually super fun — cool music, staff mixing up simple drinks, and all the hats you could want! I got a lovely teal number and a pin with a bicycle on it (another tradition — gotta get a pin to represent where you are!)
Although the store looks tiny from the front, it’s actually a good sized store with a great selection of merchandise. I like that all Goorin stores have a similarly old-​world feel to them — it doesn’t feel gimmicky or forced, just classy and relaxed. We had a blast hat-​hunting, and I’d definitely return!

I love Goorin Bros. very much n their services are excellent, but the Portland shop is my favorite. There is something about this store that is charming. Staffs are so awesome, and makes me want to wander in every time I’m in town! Looking forward to seeing you again! Love all my hats I got from there.

As a Native Portlander (Several Generations on Both sides of My Family)& as an obsessive Hat collector, I have Found my new Favorite Hat Store In the 503-​For Years John Helmer was kind of the only gig in town (For Fedoras, Trilby’s, Kangols & the like) but after sum shotty customer service (IE One recent example-​JH wouldnt put a $ 70 hat on hold for me for 48 hrs after Ive been a Loyal/​spending customer (Ive spent in the thousands of $ during my life at JH for sure) for years was disappointing to say the least. So its very refreshing to have a new hight quality Hat Option in Town
After my Experience at Goorin Bros I think Im going to leave JH To the 70+ year old set they seem to cater to because lately at JH each visit i feel like theyre staring down their nose at me until I start buying shit. I Respect The Longevity & Tradition of JH but my shopping experience over the past few years at JH leads me to believe theyve lost touch with everyone other than the very Old & people that look like they just walked off the golf course-​But maybe its me? Or maybe thats the Demo they prefer?
it looks like Goorin Bros has recently & in the future will be getting the ca$h in my hat budget
I’d Purchased a Goorin Bros Hat Online & when I found out Portland had a Store I had to go
They Definitely live up to all the positive Reviews here on Unilocal-​Shout Out to Colin who was more than helpful getting me in to several hats & getting my Goorin Bros Punch/​Stamp Card (After 10 Purchases u get $ 100 credit) Filled up past 10 after only 2 Visits (Really…they have that many cool hats & now I have $ 100 credit) —
After my 1^st visit to the brick & mortar store I found a few more hats on their website that I wanted to buy but Figured I’d check with Colin to see if the store had them-​They did-​& He even set a few hats aside for a few days until I could get back to the store (So suck it JH)
The Store Couldnt have a cooler vibe (Just waiting to to Humphrey Bogart or a Member of the Rat Pack walk in at any moment) The hats are high quality and range in price which makes them affordable & the customer service is top notch
We are super lucky to have a brick and Mortar Goorin Bros here in the PDX-​So I highly recommend that all Hat lovers-​guys and the ladies-​check it out

Awesome hats and even better customer service. Ended up walking out with 3 new hats and have plans to now visit other locations closer to home. Thanks Colin!

This is a sweet hat shop or is it a bar? Whaaat!
A couple of shots of spiced rum or vodka (both very welcome on a rainy day) was a nice surprise. Super service from the two gals on the floor. Yeah, they liquor ya up and sell you a cool leather fedora you can’t afford (kidding). It was great quality and looks good.
They made buying a hat a memory.
Last words… hat+ liquor = fun!

So my parents bought me one of their lovely hats that I have worn a ton of times. I also elected to buy the optional can of spray to make it more waterproof (very stinky, use it outdoors).
They offered to shape the hat for me using steam and they are patient with you trying on tons of hats. I have a big head and they had a nice selection of hats that would actually fit me.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because of the prices… I understand I guess but shelling out 90 $ for a hat is tough (thanks mom and dad). Also, be careful hanging their hats on a nail on your wall, the lining will get loose and hang out the back…

Great hat shop, great selection, great customer service! The staff here really like to help and give you advice. I’ve purchased about 4 hats here and 3 in San Francisco. People will always compliment you on their hats and the brand is strong and well respected.

Awesome hats, and booze (if you are lucky).
When I found out that my girlfriend’s parents gave me a gift card to Goorin Bros, I was extremely excited. When they gave her one too, I was a wee bit skeptical that she would have the same experience as I was looking forward to, but boy was I wrong.
We came strolling in on a chilly Saturday evening and immediately felt warm and at home. The women working that evening were awesome. Friendly, helpful, and attentive without being pushy. They are extremely knowledgeable about their products and able to give you a variety of options, based on your personal tastes, and budget.
After we had checked out, we were told they had a frequent buyer program where if you purchase a dozen hats, the next is on them, and gave us a card, with a few extra punches just for grins. She then was telling us how they just traded hats for whiskey from one patron and offered to give us samples of their newly acquired liquor. With fresh hats in our hands, and a taste of booze in our bellies, we went off into the night warm from head down.
I now have a goal of completing my punch card if for no other reason than a bald guy needs a variety of stylish, well made hats at his disposal. And being that my girlfriend has found some that look devilishly good on her, I’m sure she will be lending a hand.
Thanks Goorin Bros, not just for your great merchandise, but an all around delightful experience.

MOP TOPS. Check out the fedora in my Unilocal profile. I get lots of compliments, «cool hat,“every time I wear this Goorin Brothers hat and with the other hats I top my mop – albeit, a bit of a balding mop. You too can look cool In a fedora. They have a big selection of hats for any occasion, all weather, any head size, gals and guys. Get ready for your next adventure or stroll around Portland, it is time to put a top on your mop – and look cool!

I did a review a short time ago referring to a bar down on Hawthorne, calling it a step back in time. A time of the Roaring Twenties, prohibition and of speakeasies. It was fitting for a place like that because it is a throwback to times gone by. Goorin Bros. have been around since 1895. Hat shops had all but died out. The personal attention one receives, a beverage, and a personal shopper that won’t rest until you are satisfied with you purchase. In this day and age where ADD is commonplace and video games come at you at millions of bits per second, no one slows down to savor a moment.
Goorin Bros. decided to open up hat shops again trying to revive that feeling, that moment, that personal attention to detail and to try to get us to slow down and make a quality purchase.
I have owned a Goorin Bros. hat for many, many years but after 15 years of use it was time to retire it. In fact the hat that I had, they do not even make the style any longer. I knew that this location existed since I moved here and I knew that when I had the time, and a few extra dollars, I wanted to visit this hat shop. I will admit, I didn’t know what to expect as I had never been to a hat shop of this nature. I haved owned so many ball caps over the years but going into a LIDS store is not the same thing. I did want a new chapeau and I know that lately I have taken to the «paperboy» or «chauffeur» style hat. I have three, but not of the quality that the hats at GB are.
So off I went to the Alphabet district, and as soon as I entered the store, I was greeted by two women who were running the store and I was offered a beer. Unexpected. The decorations were era period to remind you of days gone by and there were hats and mirrors everywhere. Being that I was the only customer in the store at the time, both women were helping me to find the right type of hat and were quick to offer suggestions. They were not going to be happy until I was happy. One of the women started me off with several different hats that were on display and she was explaining the hats and the material to me. Another customer came in and she went to assist him and the other woman took over and helped me. She let me browse a bit more on my own and I found a style that I liked. The only problem was that they only had solid colors. I wanted a patterned hat. She went to the back and came back with two hats. One in a brown plaid pattern and one with a black and white houndstooth. Both the same style that I already liked. I wanted the houndstooth immediately, but the hat wasn’t fitting right. She went to the back and returned with three more for me to try out. I found my new hat. She was actually also helpful on a bar that I hadn’t tried and of course being me (and the fact that she had two visible ones) we talked tattoos and tattoo shops. I will admit, most of these hats are not inexpensive. Most everything was in the high $ 30s to over $ 110 range.
This was a very unique experience that everyone should try out at least once in their life. It’s an art that had almost died out. Kind of like the old time Italian barber shops where you can get a shave with hot lather and a straight edge razor. These are things you don’t see very often and it’s a little luxury one should take every now and then.
Enjoy.

Great X5
Great product
Great selection
Great employees
Great store design/​layout
Great location
Plus, Bethany was extremely helpful, and between the two of us chose a great hat as a gift for my partner. Considering the weather lately, he was very pleased!

Situated in between two stores on 23^rd street, this store seems out of place (probably built only a few years ago while the other buildings were built decades ago), however it is a welcome addition.
All types of hats can be found here so take a look and see if there’s something that catches your eye-​you might as well take advantage of the non-​existent sales tax in Portland.

People love my Goorin hats as much as I do! The first time I walked in, I was pretty sure what I wanted and the selection was amazing. I tried on about 30 hats and I had a hard time choosing from amongst my three favorite. My eventual choice is still my go to hat 3 years later. I’ve purchased more hats since then, but this one hat is worn most days. There’s a bit of pilling on the hat, but it’s still doing great.
The staff here is by far the best Goorin Bros. staff in all the stores I’ve visited. They kind of have a different vibe. A lot of them are hipster, but hipster cool, not hipster doofus! They’re very friendly, not at all pushy, and do whatever it takes to make sure you leave the store with the best experience. It almost feels like I’m always walking in to a party and I’m the guest of honour.
Some of the hats are very pricey, but they have a broad selection ad different price points. However, any hat I’ve purchased, regardless of price has always lasted. Keep it up Goorin Bros!

I keep getting compliments on the hats I buy. I never really thought I was the sort of person who could pull off a hat until I went to Goorin Bros. They have a nice selection of various types that is regularly updated. I prefer the cloches, which are the bell-​shaped 1920s style hats flappers wore. Some are inspired by the 1920s and others are actually using their old patterns since Goorin has been in business since the late 19^th century. In the winter I wear cloches made of wool, in the fall bamboo and in the summer straw.
I also like that they carry different sizes of the same style. It makes the hat really feel like it fits. (Sometimes the sizes vary on size so I recommend always trying it on or asking someone who works there.)
When the website ran out of a particularly cute hat in my size, I called to see if they had it stock. They did not but offered to make me a custom hat if I stopped by, which is how I learned that they’ll make custom hats for customers.
They have always been very friendly with me in the store, whether I’ve been purchasing a hat there or returning a too small hat I’d ordered online.
Prices vary, depending on quality and if it’s by one of their San Francisco artists or not. You get what you pay for, though. These are very nice hats that look great after more than a few sunny and rainy seasons.

I stepped into this store having absolutely no idea what to look for in a hat, or what kind of hat would look good on me. The employees quickly put me at ease, handed me a gin and tonic, and proceeded to educate me in hats.
They were all honest about which hats looked best on me and how I ought to wear it. About half an hour later, I walked out with a light blue gatsby hat on my head, feeling more than pleased. I will be back, and I suggest you go.

I can’t decide if I am more impressed by their sense of style or their customer service.
This is the second Goorin Bros. store I’ve been to (Seattle was the other) even though I’ve never been to my local one.
They sell a wide variety of hats, many inspired by vintage styles.
The quality is great, and the prices are a bit expensive but not unreasonable for the quality.
My only complaint is that they make some hats in S, M, and L, and some only in M. I want to ding them a star for this, but it doesn’t feel quite fair. But dammit, I keep finding hats I love that are only sold in size M (I unfortunately need a ladies’ large!) I fell MADLY, PASSIONATELY in love with a style called the Laura Wilder. Perfect for me in every way… except that it sat two inches too high on my head :(
On this visit, my fiancé found two styles he liked; I unfortunately struck out again.
P. S. They offer some killer deals (50% off or more) on closeouts on their website!

UM, well awesome!!!
I started purchasing hats by Goorin a long time ago in a little boutique in Southern Cali. Helping the love of my life with his collection of hats just seemed to sink right in with Goorin styles.
Loved that they had a shop in Oregon and the dude working at the shop was AMAZING. He was knowledgeable, not pushy and super friendly. Walked out with a hat box full of hats!!!
Thanks!

Not as douchey as you’d expect, the guy I dealt with didn’t press me to get a bro lid (BTW, Indiana Jones wears a fedora, these are pork pies), but he sure did mention it.
No, I got a ballcap. It looked gray in the store but in daylight it’s actually quite blue. At least before it started fading. I could handle the «personality’ but the bleaching around the bottom from minor league sweating is pretty inexcusable.