Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Fresh and delicious. Plus thanks to Salt & Straw's popularity you'll never have to wait in a crazy long line.
Alotto Gelato
931 NW 23rd AveFresh and delicious. Plus thanks to Salt & Straw's popularity you'll never have to wait in a crazy long line.
Amazingly cute coffee shop and delicious pastieries.
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Sterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st AveAmazingly cute coffee shop and delicious pastieries.
Stumptown served here. Sweet space, outdoor seating, friendly and they even have to go sandwiches.
301 locals raden deze aan
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StStumptown served here. Sweet space, outdoor seating, friendly and they even have to go sandwiches.
The debate is on, but it's delcious and always busy. Worth a try, but maybe not the 20 min wait.
1078 locals raden deze aan
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThe debate is on, but it's delcious and always busy. Worth a try, but maybe not the 20 min wait.
The Fireside
801 NW 23rd AveYoung hip and cool bar.
Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveSuper Delicious brunch. Dinner too.
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveA classic, dessert and drinks. A must.
Grassa
1205 SW Washington StThe BEST PASTA in town! So cheap too.
Amazing bread, sandwiches, dessert and coffee. What else do you need?
64 locals raden deze aan
Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlAmazing bread, sandwiches, dessert and coffee. What else do you need?
The best place to enjoy family style eating. Brunch or Dinner, this place is a must while in Portland.
482 locals raden deze aan
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StThe best place to enjoy family style eating. Brunch or Dinner, this place is a must while in Portland.
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StA stellar spot by the Chef who's behind Toro Bravo.
The Orignial, but be prepared to wait in line for a table. Amazing everything, spanish style tapas.
179 locals raden deze aan
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StThe Orignial, but be prepared to wait in line for a table. Amazing everything, spanish style tapas.
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StAnother must, delicous and not for the picky eater.
Best for Brunch, and good for dinner. Fun atmosphere and crafty interior. I love the crab or lobster scrambled eggs with brioche toast for aprox. $15.
38 locals raden deze aan
Irving Street Kitchen
701 NW 13th AveBest for Brunch, and good for dinner. Fun atmosphere and crafty interior. I love the crab or lobster scrambled eggs with brioche toast for aprox. $15.
This quaint converted home serves up amazing coffee cocktails 4 brunch, superb happy hr tasty bites, & really good homey but decadent meals. Best part is they source most from their own gardens/farms!
22 locals raden deze aan
Meriwether's Restaurant & Skyline Farm
2601 NW Vaughn StThis quaint converted home serves up amazing coffee cocktails 4 brunch, superb happy hr tasty bites, & really good homey but decadent meals. Best part is they source most from their own gardens/farms!
Amazing sister restaurant to le pigeon. Reservations are a MUST, and as far in advance as possible. If you love fine dining and anything French, this place will not disappoint.
52 locals raden deze aan
Little Bird Bistro
215 SW 6th AveAmazing sister restaurant to le pigeon. Reservations are a MUST, and as far in advance as possible. If you love fine dining and anything French, this place will not disappoint.
Espresso, Drinking Chocolate and the best selection of chocolates from the world over. It's a not to be missed spot if you're at all a chocolate fan!
16 locals raden deze aan
Cacao
414 SW 13th AveEspresso, Drinking Chocolate and the best selection of chocolates from the world over. It's a not to be missed spot if you're at all a chocolate fan!
You must order the beet pickled deviled eggs and gruner salad...the rest is up to you. Delicious and always perfectly presented.
24 locals raden deze aan
Gruner Restaurant
527 SW 12th AveYou must order the beet pickled deviled eggs and gruner salad...the rest is up to you. Delicious and always perfectly presented.
Pizza Pizza Pizza and more. Amazing cocktails (Pinneaple trainwreck is a must) loads of beers on tap, and the famous Nostrana salad. Open late 7 nights, plus lunch.
62 locals raden deze aan
Oven and Shaker
1134 NW Everett StPizza Pizza Pizza and more. Amazing cocktails (Pinneaple trainwreck is a must) loads of beers on tap, and the famous Nostrana salad. Open late 7 nights, plus lunch.
Great deal, and delicious. Plus you can do takeout and get fresh pasta to cook at home. What more could you want?
11 locals raden deze aan
Justa Pasta Co.
1336 NW 19th AveGreat deal, and delicious. Plus you can do takeout and get fresh pasta to cook at home. What more could you want?
And the best organic donuts around. No need to try the pink box Voodoo, this is all you need.
403 locals raden deze aan
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StAnd the best organic donuts around. No need to try the pink box Voodoo, this is all you need.
Everything Else
In case your pet has an emergency, this is the closest and best Pet Hospital around.
8 locals raden deze aan
DoveLewis ER & ICU Animal Hospital
1945 NW Pettygrove StIn case your pet has an emergency, this is the closest and best Pet Hospital around.
Need a Mani Pedi ASAP? This place is the best, cleanest and won't chat your ear off while you try to catch up on the latest star gossip.
Oasis Foot Spa
1130 NW Marshall StNeed a Mani Pedi ASAP? This place is the best, cleanest and won't chat your ear off while you try to catch up on the latest star gossip.
Drinks & Nightlife
A speak-easy sort of underground bar with the best ice in an Old Fashioned you'll ever have. Oysters on the half shell too.
46 locals raden deze aan
Pépé le Moko
407 SW 10th AveA speak-easy sort of underground bar with the best ice in an Old Fashioned you'll ever have. Oysters on the half shell too.
Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StMy favortie cocktails and with a great happy hour too.
Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division StFor what else by a great Tamarind Whiskey Soda!
Step back in time to the prohibition era. This whiskey bar is the spot any night of the week.
19 locals raden deze aan
Kask
1215 SW Alder StStep back in time to the prohibition era. This whiskey bar is the spot any night of the week.
It's a bar yes, but also a fantastic venue for 80s nights, Jai Ho and Nationally renowned musicians. It's unique spring loaded wood floor makes dancing a scream.
159 locals raden deze aan
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StIt's a bar yes, but also a fantastic venue for 80s nights, Jai Ho and Nationally renowned musicians. It's unique spring loaded wood floor makes dancing a scream.
Spirit of 77
500 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland's version of a sports bar. It's got to be experienced.
Shopping
Chock full of gorgeous leather goods. Friendly and even serves you esspresso, beer or wine while you shop. Check out the cool patio in the back too.
9 locals raden deze aan
Will Leather Goods
816 NW 23rd AveChock full of gorgeous leather goods. Friendly and even serves you esspresso, beer or wine while you shop. Check out the cool patio in the back too.
The prettiest place to stop and smell the roses. Inspiring, and they have cards too.
7 locals raden deze aan
Joe's Cellar
1332 Northwest 21st AvenueThe prettiest place to stop and smell the roses. Inspiring, and they have cards too.
Odessa
1122 SW Morrison StPremium quality designer cool kid shopping. A women's boutique.
Powell's Books
1005 W Burnside StEverything you need, all in one place. ALL of them...books.
A fantastic little shop with unique housewares and clothing from all over. It's a little pricey for every day. The gal who runs the shop is extra sweet to my pup Stella, always a bonus.
11 locals raden deze aan
Alder and Co
616 Southwest 12th AvenueA fantastic little shop with unique housewares and clothing from all over. It's a little pricey for every day. The gal who runs the shop is extra sweet to my pup Stella, always a bonus.
LexiDog Boutique & Social Club
416 NW 10th AvePerfect place to pamper your pet. They even do doggie day care too.
My favorite place to buy exquiste gifts and fine design for the home. Locally owned and supplied with Portland goods as well as stuff from all over.
44 locals raden deze aan
Canoe
1233 SW 10th AveMy favorite place to buy exquiste gifts and fine design for the home. Locally owned and supplied with Portland goods as well as stuff from all over.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StEverything you need is here.
Entertainment & Activities
Couch Park
551 NW 19th AveA playground and nice place to stroll through.
Sightseeing
Forest Park
Famous.
A not to be missed hidden gem in historic Chinatown. Take in a snack and some tea in the aptly named tea house.
405 locals raden deze aan
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StA not to be missed hidden gem in historic Chinatown. Take in a snack and some tea in the aptly named tea house.
Forrest Park is our #1 park in urban Portland. So much to do you need a map. Good thing I have one here for you!
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Lower Macleay Park
2960 NW Upshur StForrest Park is our #1 park in urban Portland. So much to do you need a map. Good thing I have one here for you!