Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StHighly recommended and very popular!
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StDelicious and popular. Expect a long wait. Worth it.
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveGreat coffee and tasty baked goods.
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveYummy mexican food in a funky atmosphere.
pizza a go-go
3240 North Williams AvenueYummy pizza with the best gluten-free option we've found.
Pie bar and coffee shop with cocktails at night. Really good pie.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdPie bar and coffee shop with cocktails at night. Really good pie.
La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta StDelicious, affordable mexican food.
Ciao Vito
2203 NE Alberta StDelicious italian food. Great happy hour menu.
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StNice cafe with delicious iced tea.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StYummy food, especially popular for brunch. Expect a wait.
Saint Cupcake
1138 SW Morrison StCupcake heaven. Also located downtown.
Delicious ice cream with choose-your-own combo ice cream sandwiches.
125 locals recommend
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveDelicious ice cream with choose-your-own combo ice cream sandwiches.
Laurelhurst Market
3155 E Burnside StDelicious foodie restaurant. Make reservations.
When you really want a treat. Very meaty. Expensive. Reservations for more than 2 people. Otherwise expect a wait for a seat at the small bar.
112 locals recommend
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StWhen you really want a treat. Very meaty. Expensive. Reservations for more than 2 people. Otherwise expect a wait for a seat at the small bar.
The Farm Cafe
10 SE 7th AveDelicious mostly (but not entirely) vegetarian restaurant.
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StNice, simple coffee shop.
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StNice, simple coffee shop.
Very popular. Mostly BBQ but excellent weekend brunch. Try the migas.
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StVery popular. Mostly BBQ but excellent weekend brunch. Try the migas.
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StGreat brunch. Expect a wait.
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveGreat for brunch.
Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StDelicious. Foodie menu.
Back To Eden Bakery
2215-2217 NE Alberta StVegan and gluten free bakery.
Bernie's Southern Bistro
Delicious southern food.
Thai Noon Restaurant
2635 NE Alberta StYummy Thai food.
DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveHigher end Italian.
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveMeaty.
Delicious Northern Thai food. Not what you usually see so be ready for a yummy adventure. Go for the chicken wings.
201 locals recommend
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StDelicious Northern Thai food. Not what you usually see so be ready for a yummy adventure. Go for the chicken wings.
Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StDelicious gastropub.
Kenny & Zuke's
1038 SW Harvey Milk StNew York style deli and restaurant. Expect a wait for brunch.
Small chocolate shop and chocolate bar. You can get a small flight of drinking chocolates.
16 locals recommend
Cacao
414 SW 13th AveSmall chocolate shop and chocolate bar. You can get a small flight of drinking chocolates.
Yummy sandwiches and delicious baked goods. A great place to sit and work or study.
144 locals recommend
Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StYummy sandwiches and delicious baked goods. A great place to sit and work or study.
Grilled cheese sandwiches served all ways from a Airstream. Dine in a school bus of picnic tables. Popular, unique attraction.
73 locals recommend
The Big Egg
3039 Northeast Alberta StreetGrilled cheese sandwiches served all ways from a Airstream. Dine in a school bus of picnic tables. Popular, unique attraction.
Neighborhood bar with great local atmosphere, unique drinks and vegan food.
266 locals recommend
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StNeighborhood bar with great local atmosphere, unique drinks and vegan food.
Everything Else
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StBike rentals
Part of the McMenamin's empire. Kennedy school is a former elementary school turned compound of bars, restaurant, soaking pool and second-run movie theater.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AvePart of the McMenamin's empire. Kennedy school is a former elementary school turned compound of bars, restaurant, soaking pool and second-run movie theater.
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
2801 N Gantenbein AveClosest hospital.
Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StPopular tea shop. Great for lounging.
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueShopping, restaurants, cafes.
A beautiful sanctuary within Forest Park. See birds up close and take short hikes through the woods. Check out the pond.
42 locals recommend
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdA beautiful sanctuary within Forest Park. See birds up close and take short hikes through the woods. Check out the pond.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdThe zoo. In the summer they have outdoor concerts.
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdA lovely place for a walk and a picnic.
So fun. Saturdays from spring-fall. A large market, there are of local farmers, butchers, cheese makers, bakers and food vendors so you can get a bite to eat while you stroll. Performers too.
87 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwaySo fun. Saturdays from spring-fall. A large market, there are of local farmers, butchers, cheese makers, bakers and food vendors so you can get a bite to eat while you stroll. Performers too.
Shopping
Bolt Neighborhood Fabric Boutique
2904 NE 42nd AveLocal sewing supply shop.
A must for anyone who likes to read. An entire city block.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA must for anyone who likes to read. An entire city block.
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveNearby pharmacy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StLive music, patio, bar.
The Sweet Hereafter
3326 SE Belmont StNice bar with vegan food. Same owners as the Bye and Bye.
Essentials
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StNice, small, local coop.
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveNatural food store. Local chain with multiple locations.
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdGroceries
Arts & Culture
Artsy movie theater and bar/restaurant. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while watching movies in small, comfortable theaters. Get there early as seats are reserved when you purchase your ticket.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveArtsy movie theater and bar/restaurant. Enjoy delicious food and drinks while watching movies in small, comfortable theaters. Get there early as seats are reserved when you purchase your ticket.
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StSecond-run movie theater. Cheap with yummy pizza and beer.
Sightseeing
Hood River
A nice big park.
This is where you'll find the huge waterfall you've seen in photos. Pass many waterfalls along the drive.
33 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls Lodge
53000 Historic Columbia River HwyThis is where you'll find the huge waterfall you've seen in photos. Pass many waterfalls along the drive.
A gorgeous park nearby. Hike through forest and breathe really fresh air.
90 locals recommend
Forest Park
A gorgeous park nearby. Hike through forest and breathe really fresh air.
A great view of the city. On a clear day you can see the mountains. Also a nice place for a picnic.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrA great view of the city. On a clear day you can see the mountains. Also a nice place for a picnic.
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveThe big one. Beautiful.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautful
Beautiful. Enjoy tea and a snack in the tea house inside the gardens. A wonderful place to relax.
405 locals recommend
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StBeautiful. Enjoy tea and a snack in the tea house inside the gardens. A wonderful place to relax.