The Sharbaugh's guidebook
Drinks
5 and Dime
6535 SE Foster Rdatmospheric corner bar with creative cocktails and small bites
Specialty coffee and espresso, roasted and brewed in small batches
16 locals recommend
Carnelian Coffee
6923 SE Foster RdSpecialty coffee and espresso, roasted and brewed in small batches
Favela Brazilian Cafe
5441 SE Foster RdBrazilian-owned, Brazilian themed cafe and snack
Deadshot
2133 SE 11th AveInnovative cocktail drinks and delicious small bites.
Blue Diamond Bar & Grill
2016 Northeast Sandy BoulevardTiny cocktail bar with cool interior design
Food scene
Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster Rdfamous South American food trucks and fare
Rose VL Deli
6424 SE Powell Blvdlegendary, James Beard-nominated Vietnamese noodle
Hawaiian-ish cocktail bar with delicious kalua pork plate in Portland. Open late until 2am.
10 locals recommend
Da' Hui Bar & Grill is OPEN! Order Food Togo!
6506 SE Foster RdHawaiian-ish cocktail bar with delicious kalua pork plate in Portland. Open late until 2am.
An Xuyen Bakery
5345 SE Foster RdChinese Vietnamese bakery
Off The Griddle
6526 SE Foster RdInventive vegan and special-diet brunch
Bar Carlo
6433 SE Foster RdMexican American brunch, lunch and dinner
Oliver's Cafe
8931 SE Foster Rdclassic American breakfast and lunch with homemade pastrie
Atlas Pizza
6529 SE Foster RdScrumptious pizza slices and whole pies
Assembly Brewing
6112 SE Foster Rdmore pizza! The square, Detroit style. Plus brews.
Nayar Taqueria
5919 SE Foster Rdtacos and smashable burritos
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StPortland-proud award-winning ice cream
Our favorite spot for brunch. Come early. You'll have to wait in line.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdOur favorite spot for brunch. Come early. You'll have to wait in line.
Sightseeing
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StOne of our favorite spots for sunset and a walk. You can see the city from here and Mt.Hood on a good clear day.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
One of our favorite spots for sunset and a walk. You can see the city from here and Mt.Hood on a good clear day.
The best spot to see cherry blossoms every spring in Portland :)
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyThe best spot to see cherry blossoms every spring in Portland :)
calm, zen, beautiful space, seasonal change every time we visit <3
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Avecalm, zen, beautiful space, seasonal change every time we visit <3
small, thoughtful, well-designed garden, great for tea time and snacks.
405 locals recommend
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett Stsmall, thoughtful, well-designed garden, great for tea time and snacks.
Easy drive to a must-see spot, beautiful architecture, garden and a view to the city
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrEasy drive to a must-see spot, beautiful architecture, garden and a view to the city
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveThousands of roses in all colors and smells
Play
a haven for gamers of all kinds with board and card games, puzzles and events
8 locals recommend
Red Castle Games
7160 SE Foster Rda haven for gamers of all kinds with board and card games, puzzles and events
Kern Park
small calm park with great playground for children
Birds & Bees Nursery
3327 SE 50th AveNative Northwest plants, soils, seeds, tools, gifts & terrarium supplies
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveKeller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StArlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayTraveling through this old schoolhouse is a fun experience. There's the movie theater, restaurant, cafe, and bars, such as "Detention." Great for a date night or a whole family adventure. The staff are friendly and service is nice! The food has traditional McMenamins fare, which are always a hit. All facilities, public spaces, and such were real clean and uncluttered.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveTraveling through this old schoolhouse is a fun experience. There's the movie theater, restaurant, cafe, and bars, such as "Detention." Great for a date night or a whole family adventure. The staff are friendly and service is nice! The food has traditional McMenamins fare, which are always a hit. All facilities, public spaces, and such were real clean and uncluttered.
Shop
locally-owned neighborhood gear shop with amazing secondhand section
6 locals recommend
Foster Outdoor
6615 SE Foster Rdlocally-owned neighborhood gear shop with amazing secondhand section
SF Supermarket
5253 SE 82nd AvePortland Nursery
9000 SE Division St