Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Incredible coffee made by caffeine scientists who wearing bow ties and look sharp. They also make perhaps the best hot chocolate in town!
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Coffeehouse Northwest
1951 W Burnside StIncredible coffee made by caffeine scientists who wearing bow ties and look sharp. They also make perhaps the best hot chocolate in town!
Wonderfully healthy & delicious restaurant located inside a yoga studio. All items on menu are vegetarian and can be done vegan + gluten free! Incredible selection of refreshing juices and smoothies.
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Prasad
925 NW Davis StWonderfully healthy & delicious restaurant located inside a yoga studio. All items on menu are vegetarian and can be done vegan + gluten free! Incredible selection of refreshing juices and smoothies.
Rustic Pac NW Chic restaurant located inside one of the coolest hotels in America!
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Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StRustic Pac NW Chic restaurant located inside one of the coolest hotels in America!
A truly magical cafe- they independently roast their own coffee & deliver to other cafes and restaurants via bicycle. They take coffee 100% seriously but have 0% pretension. Amazingly personable staff
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Courier Coffee
923 SW Oak StA truly magical cafe- they independently roast their own coffee & deliver to other cafes and restaurants via bicycle. They take coffee 100% seriously but have 0% pretension. Amazingly personable staff
Super delicious rustic NW chic menu- menu changes seasonally. Perfect for a romantic dinner or for the best tasting / affordable / no wait breakfast in town.
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Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington StSuper delicious rustic NW chic menu- menu changes seasonally. Perfect for a romantic dinner or for the best tasting / affordable / no wait breakfast in town.
Coffee made by pros- a selection from different local and non local roasters. Fancy presentation, chic clients, and delicious coffee! Not too good for laptop working!
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Barista
1725 NE Alberta StCoffee made by pros- a selection from different local and non local roasters. Fancy presentation, chic clients, and delicious coffee! Not too good for laptop working!
One of my favorite breakfast spots in town, local fresh, organic, but still tastes like greasy diner food yet oddly healthy- Bijou has been in existence for decades and loved by many- expect wknd line
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Bijou Cafe
One of my favorite breakfast spots in town, local fresh, organic, but still tastes like greasy diner food yet oddly healthy- Bijou has been in existence for decades and loved by many- expect wknd line
Really great Ristretto cafe inside of really impressive furniture + home furnishing store- quite worth seeing if you're into aesthetics
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Schoolhouse
2181 NW Nicolai StReally great Ristretto cafe inside of really impressive furniture + home furnishing store- quite worth seeing if you're into aesthetics
One of my favorite restaurants in town. Super fresh ingredients and kind of Basque inspired!
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Navarre
10 NE 28th AveOne of my favorite restaurants in town. Super fresh ingredients and kind of Basque inspired!
Perhaps my favorite Thai restaurant in the world. Run by an adorable and quirky husband and wife team in a funky old house
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Khun Pic's Bahn Thai
3429 SE Belmont StPerhaps my favorite Thai restaurant in the world. Run by an adorable and quirky husband and wife team in a funky old house
Good late night desert date spot that is an old school (90s era) Portland eclectic magic
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Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveGood late night desert date spot that is an old school (90s era) Portland eclectic magic
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveWonderfully well made fresh Mexican food and cocktails!
Outstanding selection of beers from around the world. Really great hearty burgers and food. A pretty chill spot!
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The Hop & Vine
1914 North Killingsworth StreetOutstanding selection of beers from around the world. Really great hearty burgers and food. A pretty chill spot!
Absolutely darling and hip lil breakfast spot! Just the right amount of tasty food, made right!
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Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveAbsolutely darling and hip lil breakfast spot! Just the right amount of tasty food, made right!
Smokehouse 21
413 NW 21st AveDang tasty down home BBQ cookin! Nuff said!
Drinks & Nightlife
A very cozy intimate little bar that is candlelit and full of friendly neighborhood regulars. The easy to choose selection of wine, beer and a few other beverages (no hard stuff) is all quality!
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M Bar
417 NW 21st AveA very cozy intimate little bar that is candlelit and full of friendly neighborhood regulars. The easy to choose selection of wine, beer and a few other beverages (no hard stuff) is all quality!
Equally famous for champaign cocktails like "The Clint Eastwood" and a warm and dark ambiance with floating pieces of actual driftwood- one of my favorite spots for a close conversation and drink
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Driftwood Room
729 SW 15th AveEqually famous for champaign cocktails like "The Clint Eastwood" and a warm and dark ambiance with floating pieces of actual driftwood- one of my favorite spots for a close conversation and drink
Go for the sake, stay for the sushi or vice versa. The staff are all excellent creative unique people with really good vibes!
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Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta StGo for the sake, stay for the sushi or vice versa. The staff are all excellent creative unique people with really good vibes!
Essentials
Organic, gourmet, delicious- City Market is a darling little spot with great selection of meats, cheeses, and other cooking needs
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City Market NW
735 NW 21st AveOrganic, gourmet, delicious- City Market is a darling little spot with great selection of meats, cheeses, and other cooking needs
Everything Else
Need to get your stretch on? Excellent family run yoga business in a historic building!
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YoYoYogi
1306 NW Hoyt StNeed to get your stretch on? Excellent family run yoga business in a historic building!
Famous for being The Worlds Largest Independent Bookstore- Powell's definitely lives up to the reputation- an absolute must see for people visiting Porltland
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Powell's NW Warehouse
Famous for being The Worlds Largest Independent Bookstore- Powell's definitely lives up to the reputation- an absolute must see for people visiting Porltland
Pretty swanky, but old timey theme classy whiskey joint- straight out of a Fitzgerald novel and the prohibition era
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Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StPretty swanky, but old timey theme classy whiskey joint- straight out of a Fitzgerald novel and the prohibition era
Arts & Culture
Good spot for hipster music and art events during week nights and either more of that or a more dancey-ness of the weekends!
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Holocene
1001 SE Morrison StGood spot for hipster music and art events during week nights and either more of that or a more dancey-ness of the weekends!
Bar and a music venue hybrid that pulls in some really top notch talent due the exceptional booking staff that's deeply connected to the music scene
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveBar and a music venue hybrid that pulls in some really top notch talent due the exceptional booking staff that's deeply connected to the music scene
Sightseeing
Go have a picnic or a beers here in the evenings and enjoy the view of the river, the city skyline in the distance, the sounds of trainyard below. Good casual date spot or low key drinks with friends
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Mocks Crest
2206 N Skidmore CtGo have a picnic or a beers here in the evenings and enjoy the view of the river, the city skyline in the distance, the sounds of trainyard below. Good casual date spot or low key drinks with friends
Great hiking and trails to run on all over Forrest Park. Good short hikes or longer half day excursions!
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Wildwood Trail
Wildwood TrailGreat hiking and trails to run on all over Forrest Park. Good short hikes or longer half day excursions!