Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
This isn't your average grab-and-go coffee shop. They encourage table service, which, in turn, encourages us to sit down for a minute, enjoy our coffee, and some conversation.
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Locale
This isn't your average grab-and-go coffee shop. They encourage table service, which, in turn, encourages us to sit down for a minute, enjoy our coffee, and some conversation.
A stone's throw from the house and possibly one of the best eateries on Mississippi. There is usually a line out the door, but it often moves fast. Definitely get chips, salsa, and guac. The margaritas are fantastic with the spicy rim. The tacos are marvelous and the Por Que Salad is one of the best salads in town. Many friends love the Bryan’s Bowl and Huevos Rancheros. Happy hour 3-6pm daily or 3pm-close on Taco Tuesday!
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveA stone's throw from the house and possibly one of the best eateries on Mississippi. There is usually a line out the door, but it often moves fast. Definitely get chips, salsa, and guac. The margaritas are fantastic with the spicy rim. The tacos are marvelous and the Por Que Salad is one of the best salads in town. Many friends love the Bryan’s Bowl and Huevos Rancheros. Happy hour 3-6pm daily or 3pm-close on Taco Tuesday!
This food truck boasts a small but mighty menu of Middle Eastern cuisine, the Gomasio Salad (add falafel) being my favorite. The Olea is also delicious. Don’t miss the bunny balls for dessert!
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Wolf and Bear's
3925 North Mississippi AvenueThis food truck boasts a small but mighty menu of Middle Eastern cuisine, the Gomasio Salad (add falafel) being my favorite. The Olea is also delicious. Don’t miss the bunny balls for dessert!
A brioche-donut bakery that gets creative with flavors and uses organic, locally sourced ingredients. You’ll likely need to nap after eating half of one of these treats. But, oh, what a glorious nap. Try this over Voodoo (in our opinion), for a more craft, artisanal treat.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StA brioche-donut bakery that gets creative with flavors and uses organic, locally sourced ingredients. You’ll likely need to nap after eating half of one of these treats. But, oh, what a glorious nap. Try this over Voodoo (in our opinion), for a more craft, artisanal treat.
A popular breakfast/brunch spot on the weekends. Go early before you’re hungry, put your name in and then grab a coffee at Ristretto, which is just a few doors down. I'm a sucker for their bambino plate, potato bravas, and bacon wrapped dates. Their happy hour is also delicious!
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StA popular breakfast/brunch spot on the weekends. Go early before you’re hungry, put your name in and then grab a coffee at Ristretto, which is just a few doors down. I'm a sucker for their bambino plate, potato bravas, and bacon wrapped dates. Their happy hour is also delicious!
Swedish brunch! Our favorites are the scrambles, the fritters (nice mix of sweet and savory), the Æbleskiver (danish pancakes!), and the lefse.
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Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueSwedish brunch! Our favorites are the scrambles, the fritters (nice mix of sweet and savory), the Æbleskiver (danish pancakes!), and the lefse.
A great collection of food carts with something for everyone. Afterwards, swing into Prost next door for some German bier!
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Mississippi Marketplace
4233 North Mississippi AvenueA great collection of food carts with something for everyone. Afterwards, swing into Prost next door for some German bier!
Probably the best sushi in Portland, but also the “first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in the world.” Happy hour drinks are fun, but the food here is where you can really get a good deal. Drinks are usually around $5, but the daily special rolls are usually $2-7. There’s usually a line ready to go. Happy hour is 4:30-6pm.
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveProbably the best sushi in Portland, but also the “first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in the world.” Happy hour drinks are fun, but the food here is where you can really get a good deal. Drinks are usually around $5, but the daily special rolls are usually $2-7. There’s usually a line ready to go. Happy hour is 4:30-6pm.
Theres usually a line out the door but the ice cream is THAT good! It usually moves fast and that is all the more reason to sample as many flavors as you please when its your turn!
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StTheres usually a line out the door but the ice cream is THAT good! It usually moves fast and that is all the more reason to sample as many flavors as you please when its your turn!
A fun and casual spot serving Indian street food inspired dishes. Order at the counter, bus your own table, soak up the Bollywood-esque atmosphere, and pretend that you somehow have lost your way and found Mumbai. Try the bhel puri and kati rolls.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StA fun and casual spot serving Indian street food inspired dishes. Order at the counter, bus your own table, soak up the Bollywood-esque atmosphere, and pretend that you somehow have lost your way and found Mumbai. Try the bhel puri and kati rolls.
Shopping
Fantastic record shop with incredibly curated selection and a nod to the local scene. One of Portland’s many small museums, the Portland Museum of Modern Art resides in its basement and is worth a visit too!
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Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveFantastic record shop with incredibly curated selection and a nod to the local scene. One of Portland’s many small museums, the Portland Museum of Modern Art resides in its basement and is worth a visit too!
An eclectic mix of home goods, jewelry, and furniture, all beautiful and often local. Some items are even made right above the shop in their workshop.
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Beam & Anchor
2710 N Interstate AveAn eclectic mix of home goods, jewelry, and furniture, all beautiful and often local. Some items are even made right above the shop in their workshop.
This market prides itself on fresh, local groceries, but it's also a great place to grab a quick lunch, dinner, or snacks. Stock up on fresh fruit, sandwich supplies, or kombucha!
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StThis market prides itself on fresh, local groceries, but it's also a great place to grab a quick lunch, dinner, or snacks. Stock up on fresh fruit, sandwich supplies, or kombucha!
Drinks & Nightlife
A small yet fantastic venue to catch some live music. Go early before a show and grab a drink to enjoy on their outdoor patio.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveA small yet fantastic venue to catch some live music. Go early before a show and grab a drink to enjoy on their outdoor patio.
Parks & Nature
Grab some snacks at New Seasons and head here for an afternoon or evening picnic. Check out the great views of downtown Portland.
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Mocks Crest
2206 N Skidmore CtGrab some snacks at New Seasons and head here for an afternoon or evening picnic. Check out the great views of downtown Portland.
Tons of beautiful trails that wind around this extinct volcano. Grab a coffee to go from Albina Press (SE Hawthorne & 50th) and stroll around some of the many reservoirs. Or, pack a picnic and catch the sunset. When you're on your way back down after dark, grab a drink at the Sapphire Hotel. Portland is one of four cities to have an extinct volcano within city limits!
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StTons of beautiful trails that wind around this extinct volcano. Grab a coffee to go from Albina Press (SE Hawthorne & 50th) and stroll around some of the many reservoirs. Or, pack a picnic and catch the sunset. When you're on your way back down after dark, grab a drink at the Sapphire Hotel. Portland is one of four cities to have an extinct volcano within city limits!
Entertainment & Activities
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StSecond-run films for cheap! And they serve beer.