Guidebook for Portland

Laura
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

The hazelnut coffee cake is can't miss!
28 locals recommend
Oui Presse
1740 SE Hawthorne Blvd
28 locals recommend
The hazelnut coffee cake is can't miss!
Wonderful staff, delightful drinks and downright sinful bites. The menu can vary, but their mainstays are always reliable. It's an easy walk and enjoyable anytime at the bar or on their outdoor patio in sunny weather.
101 locals recommend
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division St
101 locals recommend
Wonderful staff, delightful drinks and downright sinful bites. The menu can vary, but their mainstays are always reliable. It's an easy walk and enjoyable anytime at the bar or on their outdoor patio in sunny weather.
Best bagel shop in downtown, and only a short jaunt down the road. The original owner is still here every single morning (I have never not seen him there) saying 'hello' to guests and maintaining great quality bagels and schmear. The coffee ain't bad either.
49 locals recommend
Spielman Bagels and Coffee Roasters
2200 NE Broadway
49 locals recommend
Best bagel shop in downtown, and only a short jaunt down the road. The original owner is still here every single morning (I have never not seen him there) saying 'hello' to guests and maintaining great quality bagels and schmear. The coffee ain't bad either.
Consistently delicious vegetarian Thai.
62 locals recommend
Kati Portland
2932 SE Division St
62 locals recommend
Consistently delicious vegetarian Thai.
In case you need a quick fix, this joint is three blocks away from the Hideaway Suite. Don't miss the Defino!
44 locals recommend
Scottie's Pizza Parlor
2128 SE Division St
44 locals recommend
In case you need a quick fix, this joint is three blocks away from the Hideaway Suite. Don't miss the Defino!
Quaintrelle recently relocated from NE to our little neck of the woods, just six blocks south (if that). Drink menu offers a nice range of options, and the food is creative and delightful.
20 locals recommend
Quaintrelle
2032 Southeast Clinton Street
20 locals recommend
Quaintrelle recently relocated from NE to our little neck of the woods, just six blocks south (if that). Drink menu offers a nice range of options, and the food is creative and delightful.
Go for the happy hour, stay for the night! Super inexpensive oysters on happy hour (and, if you're lucky, a divine wine pour) but the dinner is all worthy of your dime. p.s. explore the other great spots surrounding Jacqueline and the Clinton area.
47 locals recommend
Jacqueline
2039 SE Clinton St
47 locals recommend
Go for the happy hour, stay for the night! Super inexpensive oysters on happy hour (and, if you're lucky, a divine wine pour) but the dinner is all worthy of your dime. p.s. explore the other great spots surrounding Jacqueline and the Clinton area.

Drinks & Nightlife

Stellar wine list, and just a short walk away. Don't miss the late night happy hour.
15 locals recommend
OK Omens
1758 SE Hawthorne Blvd
15 locals recommend
Stellar wine list, and just a short walk away. Don't miss the late night happy hour.
Enoteca Nostrana, the newly constructed wine bar attached to Nostrana (designed by the one and only Cathy Whims), offers fantastic wine offerings and cocktail concoctions, along with delectable pairings (prioritize the beverages if you're on a budget). It's a great stop on the way to a show or to dinner, and comfortable enough to enjoy an entire evening indulging. The design of this small bar is eye candy for the tourist and refreshing for the local.
115 locals recommend
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison St
115 locals recommend
Enoteca Nostrana, the newly constructed wine bar attached to Nostrana (designed by the one and only Cathy Whims), offers fantastic wine offerings and cocktail concoctions, along with delectable pairings (prioritize the beverages if you're on a budget). It's a great stop on the way to a show or to dinner, and comfortable enough to enjoy an entire evening indulging. The design of this small bar is eye candy for the tourist and refreshing for the local.

Parks & Nature

Largest urban park in the area, just a few miles NW of here. Local spot, so expect crowded main trails (dogs and runners) on a sunny day.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
940 locals recommend
Largest urban park in the area, just a few miles NW of here. Local spot, so expect crowded main trails (dogs and runners) on a sunny day.
Lovely views and peaceful walking trails.
155 locals recommend
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt Tabor
155 locals recommend
Lovely views and peaceful walking trails.

Essentials

Staples and local goods at this Portland grocery chain, just two blocks south. They also have a coffee stand and florist.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division St
974 locals recommend
Staples and local goods at this Portland grocery chain, just two blocks south. They also have a coffee stand and florist.
A great go-to for an adventurous bottle or a safe bet, Division Wines has a fantastic range of options and is also great for sitting in. Don't miss the cheese plate.
48 locals recommend
Division Wines
3564 SE Division St
48 locals recommend
A great go-to for an adventurous bottle or a safe bet, Division Wines has a fantastic range of options and is also great for sitting in. Don't miss the cheese plate.

Shopping

Powell's is Portland famous, of course, but the garden shop on SE Hawthorne is a fun Powell's to visit. They house all genres of books, though it's smaller in size than the flagship, downtown Powell's. It's on a block chock full of other fun eateries, coffee shops and gift stores, so carve out some time to explore while you're in this 'hood.
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd
230 locals recommend
Powell's is Portland famous, of course, but the garden shop on SE Hawthorne is a fun Powell's to visit. They house all genres of books, though it's smaller in size than the flagship, downtown Powell's. It's on a block chock full of other fun eateries, coffee shops and gift stores, so carve out some time to explore while you're in this 'hood.

Coffee

Best coffee in town. The 10 ounce latte is perfection, and their rotating espresso and pour over offerings make it easy to stop in every day and never get bored. The Hawthorne location is super walkable (about a half mile) but don't miss their shop on SE Grand Ave. – it's a larger and more open space, also walkable (about a mile), and the Grand location also houses handmade furniture and toys by Bamboo Revolution for sale.
110 locals recommend
Coava Coffee Roasters
2631 SE Hawthorne Blvd
110 locals recommend
Best coffee in town. The 10 ounce latte is perfection, and their rotating espresso and pour over offerings make it easy to stop in every day and never get bored. The Hawthorne location is super walkable (about a half mile) but don't miss their shop on SE Grand Ave. – it's a larger and more open space, also walkable (about a mile), and the Grand location also houses handmade furniture and toys by Bamboo Revolution for sale.