Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Killer Burger
4644 NE Sandy BlvdSuper popular Portland burger joint.
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StGreat nearby thai joint for dine in or take out.
Super-popular Portland taqueria...there will likely be a line but it's worth the wait!
318 locals raden deze aan
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardSuper-popular Portland taqueria...there will likely be a line but it's worth the wait!
Cabezon Restaurant
5200 NE Sacramento StWant a nice fancy seafood meal? This is a great option :)
A portland institution, just down the road to get your morning donut fix.
25 locals raden deze aan
Annie's Donut Shop
3449 NE 72nd AveA portland institution, just down the road to get your morning donut fix.
Pho Pasteur Restaurant
7330 Northeast Fremont StreetI haven't been here, but have heard great things!
A really great local coffee shop just down the street! Great place to hang out and do work, read, etc.
171 locals raden deze aan
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StA really great local coffee shop just down the street! Great place to hang out and do work, read, etc.
One of my favorite Portland coffee shops and the original Stumptown location.
347 locals raden deze aan
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StOne of my favorite Portland coffee shops and the original Stumptown location.
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StAnother quality local roaster.
Ice cream so good that folks will wait in line for half an hour just to get a scoop!
1078 locals raden deze aan
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIce cream so good that folks will wait in line for half an hour just to get a scoop!
Nice restaurant in SE Industrial with a great happy hour.
26 locals raden deze aan
Clarklewis Restaurant
1001 SE Water AveNice restaurant in SE Industrial with a great happy hour.
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StFamous Portland brunch spot, also has great dinner and drinks.
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StDelicious and quaint Scandinavian brunch spot.
Yet another local Portland roaster...cool, sleek space to get your sip on.
170 locals raden deze aan
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StYet another local Portland roaster...cool, sleek space to get your sip on.
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StAnother quality place to drink your joe.
Red Fig
4537 NE Fremont StCute little lunch spot in the popular beaumont neighborhood.
Small, casual stop for Indian street-food classics, with old Bollywood films showing on a back wall.
625 locals raden deze aan
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StSmall, casual stop for Indian street-food classics, with old Bollywood films showing on a back wall.
Ice cream so good that folks will wait in line for half an hour just to get a scoop!
1078 locals raden deze aan
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIce cream so good that folks will wait in line for half an hour just to get a scoop!
Popular SE breakfast joint where you can cook your own pancakes!
73 locals raden deze aan
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StPopular SE breakfast joint where you can cook your own pancakes!
Very neat little tea shop and restaurant. Choose from 100s of high-quality teas and "tea snack" type food.
48 locals raden deze aan
The Tao of Tea
3430 SE Belmont StVery neat little tea shop and restaurant. Choose from 100s of high-quality teas and "tea snack" type food.
Paleo-inspired diner with grass fed beef burgers in a casual and affordable setting.
27 locals raden deze aan
Dick's Kitchen NW
704 NW 21st AvePaleo-inspired diner with grass fed beef burgers in a casual and affordable setting.
Bunk Morrison
621 Southeast Morrison StreetFamous Portland specialty sandwich shop.
Meat Cheese Bread
1406 SE Stark StAnother popular local specialty sandwich shop.
Amazing fancy French restaurant in the pearl. One of my favorite burgers in town too ;).
77 locals raden deze aan
St. Jack
1610 NW 23rd AveAmazing fancy French restaurant in the pearl. One of my favorite burgers in town too ;).
A really neat coffee shop inside of Schoolhouse Electric that's a great spot to pass a few lazy afternoon hours.
95 locals raden deze aan
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveA really neat coffee shop inside of Schoolhouse Electric that's a great spot to pass a few lazy afternoon hours.
wares
2713 NE Sandy BlvdAsian influenced small plates
If you want a big breakfast for a good value right in the neighborhood, this is the place to go. Big portioned down home cooking with the oddest mix of decor, food, and people you could ever ask for.
31 locals raden deze aan
Cameo Cafe East
8111 NE Sandy BlvdIf you want a big breakfast for a good value right in the neighborhood, this is the place to go. Big portioned down home cooking with the oddest mix of decor, food, and people you could ever ask for.
Popular cheap Lebanese restaurant with pita bread delivered to your table fresh from the oven.
125 locals raden deze aan
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayPopular cheap Lebanese restaurant with pita bread delivered to your table fresh from the oven.
Carts on Foster
5205 SE Foster RdOne of the MANY Portland food cart pods.
One of the carts in the "Good Food Here" pod on Belmont. Great little area dedicated to some of Portland's tastiest food trucks. Benches scattered about for seating. Indoor option for bad weather.
7 locals raden deze aan
Namu Food Cart
5029 SE Belmont StOne of the carts in the "Good Food Here" pod on Belmont. Great little area dedicated to some of Portland's tastiest food trucks. Benches scattered about for seating. Indoor option for bad weather.
Another of the famous Portland food cart pods. ATM for use on site. Also plenty of parking. The covered portion has lots of seating and heaters.
22 locals raden deze aan
a la Carts Food Pavilion
4926 Southeast Division StreetAnother of the famous Portland food cart pods. ATM for use on site. Also plenty of parking. The covered portion has lots of seating and heaters.
One of the many food carts in one of the original food cart pods in Portland at 12th & Hawthorne. Open late!!
23 locals raden deze aan
Potato Champion
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the many food carts in one of the original food cart pods in Portland at 12th & Hawthorne. Open late!!
Another Portland specialty sandwich shop with pork drenched double burgers, a giant meatball Banh Mi, and hand-cut french fries (again) smothered in pork.
167 locals raden deze aan
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdAnother Portland specialty sandwich shop with pork drenched double burgers, a giant meatball Banh Mi, and hand-cut french fries (again) smothered in pork.
Laurelhurst Market
3155 E Burnside StFancy steak place.
Essentials
Great local natural foods store for groceries and deli food.
1022 locals raden deze aan
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveGreat local natural foods store for groceries and deli food.
Whole foods is just down the street and they have happy hour locally brewed kombucha on tap from 2-4 daily (16oz for $2!!) and oyster happy hour ($1 raw oysters & wine/beer) Fridays 5-7!!
630 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StWhole foods is just down the street and they have happy hour locally brewed kombucha on tap from 2-4 daily (16oz for $2!!) and oyster happy hour ($1 raw oysters & wine/beer) Fridays 5-7!!
I have a secret love affair with this place...they carry a surprising variety of organic/natural foods and have great prices on wine & beer.
45 locals raden deze aan
Grocery Outlet
7741 N Lombard StI have a secret love affair with this place...they carry a surprising variety of organic/natural foods and have great prices on wine & beer.
I'm not at all a fan of this Safeway, but it is the closest major grocery store!
29 locals raden deze aan
Safeway Pharmacy
1100 NE BroadwayI'm not at all a fan of this Safeway, but it is the closest major grocery store!
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StIf you need your TJs fix, it's right down the street!
Great local farmers market to hit up on the weekends may-october...in the parking lot of grocery outlet!!
38 locals raden deze aan
Hollywood Farmers Market
4420 NE Hancock StGreat local farmers market to hit up on the weekends may-october...in the parking lot of grocery outlet!!
Arts & Culture
One of several local pub theaters where you can get beer + pizza + cheap movie ($4) !
329 locals raden deze aan
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StOne of several local pub theaters where you can get beer + pizza + cheap movie ($4) !
Another second run theater not too far away in the up-and-coming Montavilla neighborhood.
159 locals raden deze aan
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StAnother second run theater not too far away in the up-and-coming Montavilla neighborhood.
Renovated Prohibition-era movie house featuring indie films on a 50-ft. screen & live performances. Just down the street!
231 locals raden deze aan
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdRenovated Prohibition-era movie house featuring indie films on a 50-ft. screen & live performances. Just down the street!
One of several local pub theaters where you can get beer + pizza + cheap movie ($3-4) !
351 locals raden deze aan
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of several local pub theaters where you can get beer + pizza + cheap movie ($3-4) !
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StPopular historic music venue.
Sightseeing
A retreat within the city and worth a visit, especially since it's just up the road.
138 locals raden deze aan
De Grot
8840 NE Skidmore StA retreat within the city and worth a visit, especially since it's just up the road.
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrBeautiful old home set up for tours.
Portland's famous rose garden in Washington Park
627 locals raden deze aan
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AvePortland's famous rose garden in Washington Park
Another Portland institution. You've never seen a movie rental place quite like this.
27 locals raden deze aan
Movie Madness Video and More
4320 SE Belmont StAnother Portland institution. You've never seen a movie rental place quite like this.
Everything Else
One of my favorite parks in Portland and a GREAT place to pass a few hours on a sunny day or get a workout or run in.
405 locals raden deze aan
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StOne of my favorite parks in Portland and a GREAT place to pass a few hours on a sunny day or get a workout or run in.
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StAnother of our city's beautiful parks.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful Japanese gardens in Washington Park.
My bootcamp! You can workout here for free during your stay if you like :)
Portland Fit Body Boot Camp
1423 SE 23rd AveMy bootcamp! You can workout here for free during your stay if you like :)
Hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, clothing optional.
87 locals raden deze aan
Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd AveHot tub, sauna, cold plunge, clothing optional.
Outdoor hot tub, saunas, steam room, clothing optional.
39 locals raden deze aan
The Everett House Healing Center & Spa
2927 NE Everett StOutdoor hot tub, saunas, steam room, clothing optional.
Drinks & Nightlife
Church
2600 NE Sandy BlvdFun little bar with good drinks and food.
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdCute little bar in the upper-Hawthorne district.
Cruzroom
2314 NE Alberta StPopular happy hour taco joint!
Warmly decorated upscale Mexican restaurant & bar with housemade tortillas & sangrias
101 locals raden deze aan
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StWarmly decorated upscale Mexican restaurant & bar with housemade tortillas & sangrias
Very cute, intimate little wine bar.
44 locals raden deze aan
Oui Wine Bar + Restaurant at SE Wine Collective
201 Southeast 3rd AvenueVery cute, intimate little wine bar.
ENSO Winery
1416 SE Stark StNeat local winery with casual atmosphere and wifi!
Hale Pele
2733 NE BroadwayCrazy tiki bar with great drinks and an erupting volcano :)
Blackbird Wine and Atomic Cheese
4323 NE Fremont StA nearby quirky and fun local wine bar.
Top floor wine bar with a decent happy hour, outdoor seating and great view of the west side.
67 locals raden deze aan
Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetTop floor wine bar with a decent happy hour, outdoor seating and great view of the west side.
Shopping
Adorn
3130 SE Division StCute local clothing boutique.
A very cool industrial shop/warehouse featuring vintage styled furniture, lighting & home goods plus jewelry & hardware.
19 locals raden deze aan
Schoolhouse
2181 NW Nicolai StA very cool industrial shop/warehouse featuring vintage styled furniture, lighting & home goods plus jewelry & hardware.