Guidebook for Beaverton
Essentials
The cheapest place around to get groceries! Only a 5 minute drive from the house, with a great bulk foods selection.
41 locals recommend
WinCo Foods
7330 NE Butler StThe cheapest place around to get groceries! Only a 5 minute drive from the house, with a great bulk foods selection.
Great selection of organic fruits and veggies, fancy cheeses, natural products, and ready-made foods. Great for a quick yummy meal on the cheap.
36 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
3495 SW Cedar Hills BlvdGreat selection of organic fruits and veggies, fancy cheeses, natural products, and ready-made foods. Great for a quick yummy meal on the cheap.
The closest grocery store to the house, but more expensive than Fred Meyer or Winco. Recommended if you only need one item and don't mind spending a bit more.
26 locals recommend
Safeway
2177 NW 185th AveThe closest grocery store to the house, but more expensive than Fred Meyer or Winco. Recommended if you only need one item and don't mind spending a bit more.
Good overall selection of food, clothing, shoes, housewares, you name it. Not far from the house and they have a great Organic and natural section as well.
61 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
11425 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyGood overall selection of food, clothing, shoes, housewares, you name it. Not far from the house and they have a great Organic and natural section as well.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StEverybody loves TJ's. Here's the closest one to the house.
Beaverton has its very own Farmer's Market! On Saturdays it's great fun to go here and soak in the atmosphere. Local produce, music, entertainment, ready-made foods, jams, jellies, sausage, etc.
44 locals recommend
Beaverton Farmers Market
12375 SW 5th StBeaverton has its very own Farmer's Market! On Saturdays it's great fun to go here and soak in the atmosphere. Local produce, music, entertainment, ready-made foods, jams, jellies, sausage, etc.
Uwajimaya Beaverton
10500 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwySuper fun store with Asian groceries and goods.
Fun and fancy organic market with ready-made meals by the pound, gelato, and a good fruit selection.
148 locals recommend
Rose Garden Children's Park
Fun and fancy organic market with ready-made meals by the pound, gelato, and a good fruit selection.
Shopping
Powell's has a Westside location, and it's only a few minutes from the house! Almost as big as the original and a great place to hang out for hours and browse their huge selection.
27 locals recommend
Powell's Books
3415 SW Cedar Hills BlvdPowell's has a Westside location, and it's only a few minutes from the house! Almost as big as the original and a great place to hang out for hours and browse their huge selection.
All locally made and beautifully crafted goods - from food to candles to beautiful leather goods.
27 locals recommend
MadeHere PDX
4018 N Mississippi AveAll locally made and beautifully crafted goods - from food to candles to beautiful leather goods.
Crafty Wonderland
808 SW 10th AveFun kitschy crafts and homemade goods made with love in PDX.
Food Scene
Beaverton Bakery
12375 Southwest Broadway StreetYummy and local baked goods in a charming little storefront.
My very favorite Middle Eastern food, hands down. Try the meat mezza platter and you won't be disappointed.
Habibi Restaurant
1012 SW Morrison StMy very favorite Middle Eastern food, hands down. Try the meat mezza platter and you won't be disappointed.
Best Indian food and cheaply priced, only a few minutes from the house! It's a total hole in the wall place which adds to its charm. Lunch buffet or try the full dinner. Rice pudding recommended.
Abhiruchi South & North Indian Cuisine
14603 SW Millikan WayBest Indian food and cheaply priced, only a few minutes from the house! It's a total hole in the wall place which adds to its charm. Lunch buffet or try the full dinner. Rice pudding recommended.
You've heard a lot about Portland food carts, but not about this one, because it's a local secret. Much loved by those who work downtown. They only have one thing, but they do it SO WELL. Eat here!
64 locals recommend
The Whole Bowl
4526 SE Hawthorne BlvdYou've heard a lot about Portland food carts, but not about this one, because it's a local secret. Much loved by those who work downtown. They only have one thing, but they do it SO WELL. Eat here!
My second favorite Portland food cart. Super awesome chicken and rice.
126 locals recommend
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StMy second favorite Portland food cart. Super awesome chicken and rice.
Drinking chocolate. DRINKING CHOCOLATE. To. Die. For. And only $2.50. In my opinion one of the best deals in Portland.
16 locals recommend
Cacao
414 SW 13th AveDrinking chocolate. DRINKING CHOCOLATE. To. Die. For. And only $2.50. In my opinion one of the best deals in Portland.
Voodoo Doughnuts is overrated. For a much better donut, head to this family-run donut shop in the 'burbs. Grandma (wearing a babushka) will serve you a delicious treat.
Every Day Is A Donut Day
18955 SW Tualatin Valley HwyVoodoo Doughnuts is overrated. For a much better donut, head to this family-run donut shop in the 'burbs. Grandma (wearing a babushka) will serve you a delicious treat.
Our absolute favorite brunch spot. There is never a wait, which is practically unheard of in Portland for brunch. All local seasonal fare, homemade and delicious. Lunch and dinner are fantastic too.
41 locals recommend
Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
6660 SW Capitol HwyOur absolute favorite brunch spot. There is never a wait, which is practically unheard of in Portland for brunch. All local seasonal fare, homemade and delicious. Lunch and dinner are fantastic too.
Such fun! You sit on a pouf at a low table and they pour rosewater over your hands, which is good because you eat... with your hands. Belly dancers on weekend nights.
28 locals recommend
Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21st AveSuch fun! You sit on a pouf at a low table and they pour rosewater over your hands, which is good because you eat... with your hands. Belly dancers on weekend nights.
Local pizza chain serving awesome slices and fantastic locally brewed fruit soda. Try the meatball sub.
7 locals recommend
HOTLIPS Pizza - Civic
633 SW 19th AveLocal pizza chain serving awesome slices and fantastic locally brewed fruit soda. Try the meatball sub.
THE BEST dark chocolate mochas, made with real chocolate. Try their yummy pastries as well!
30 locals recommend
Ava Roasteria
4655 SW Hall BlvdTHE BEST dark chocolate mochas, made with real chocolate. Try their yummy pastries as well!
The most amazing, delicious taco truck you will ever eat at, for the very best price - $1.25 per taco. There's a fantastic salsa bar where you can slather your tacos in delicious sauces. I highly recommend the chorizo tacos with their homemade guacamole salsa. While you're there, check out the quirky and fun Garage Sale Warehouse for used and vintage finds.
Ochoa's Lupitas Tacos
6540 SW Western AveThe most amazing, delicious taco truck you will ever eat at, for the very best price - $1.25 per taco. There's a fantastic salsa bar where you can slather your tacos in delicious sauces. I highly recommend the chorizo tacos with their homemade guacamole salsa. While you're there, check out the quirky and fun Garage Sale Warehouse for used and vintage finds.
Pretty close to the house, a solid option in Beaverton/Aloha for a good cafe restaurant at a very decent price. They make everything onsite, have great weekly specials, and an awesome bakery case with great cakes.
Reedville Cafe
7575 SE Tualatin Valley HwyPretty close to the house, a solid option in Beaverton/Aloha for a good cafe restaurant at a very decent price. They make everything onsite, have great weekly specials, and an awesome bakery case with great cakes.
I absolutely love their bubble tea! Really fun to sip while strolling up and down trendy NW 23rd.
9 locals recommend
Fat Straw
806 NW 23rd AveI absolutely love their bubble tea! Really fun to sip while strolling up and down trendy NW 23rd.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gruner Restaurant
527 SW 12th AveGreat atmosphere, delicious food. Try the smashed potatoes!
Everything Else
Emergency pet care, 24/7. Expensive but necessary if there's a medical emergency for your pet.
8 locals recommend
DoveLewis ER & ICU Animal Hospital
1945 NW Pettygrove StEmergency pet care, 24/7. Expensive but necessary if there's a medical emergency for your pet.
Super fun store full of sleekly designed, functional and beautiful objects from all over the world.
44 locals recommend
Canoe
1233 SW 10th AveSuper fun store full of sleekly designed, functional and beautiful objects from all over the world.
Boys Fort
Not just for boys! Cool store for all sorts of unique finds.
One of the most beautiful and peaceful gardens you will ever walk through.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveOne of the most beautiful and peaceful gardens you will ever walk through.
Forest Park
Amazing urban park in the heart of Portland with many hiking trails.
Pioneer Courthouse Square. The beating heart of Portland. Home to many festivals and special events!
60 locals recommend
SW 6th & Yamhill Northbound station
Pioneer Courthouse Square. The beating heart of Portland. Home to many festivals and special events!
Sightseeing
A really lovely and cool place to go for a nature walk. Lots of trails through a soothing green space.
51 locals recommend
Tualatin Hills Nature Park
15655 SW Millikan WayA really lovely and cool place to go for a nature walk. Lots of trails through a soothing green space.
Entertainment & Activities
A fun park to take the kids or dog to play. It has a big duck pond, a couple of play structures, walking or biking path, and lots of lawn to run around on.
Foothills Park
1016 SW Huntington AveA fun park to take the kids or dog to play. It has a big duck pond, a couple of play structures, walking or biking path, and lots of lawn to run around on.