Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The original Stumptown is just a few minutes away and well worth a visit. Still the best coffee in Portland. Also a great spot for people watching.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThe original Stumptown is just a few minutes away and well worth a visit. Still the best coffee in Portland. Also a great spot for people watching.
Our favorite cafe in Portland. Bipartisan is located in the Montavilla neighborhood in an old hardware store and is one of the best places to grab a good cup of coffee.
111 locals recommend
Bipartisan Cafe
7901 SE Stark StOur favorite cafe in Portland. Bipartisan is located in the Montavilla neighborhood in an old hardware store and is one of the best places to grab a good cup of coffee.
Local pizza chain with vegan, veg, and gluten free options. Good salads and outdoor seating. Within walking distance of our house.
122 locals recommend
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division StLocal pizza chain with vegan, veg, and gluten free options. Good salads and outdoor seating. Within walking distance of our house.
Nice little coffee shop within walking distance. Some sandwiches and breakfast options. Free wifi.
49 locals recommend
Rain or Shine Coffee House
5941 SE Division StNice little coffee shop within walking distance. Some sandwiches and breakfast options. Free wifi.
Food cart pod-Thai, fish and chips, burgers, bbq, ice cream, and several other wonderful carts.
22 locals recommend
a la Carts Food Pavilion
4926 Southeast Division StreetFood cart pod-Thai, fish and chips, burgers, bbq, ice cream, and several other wonderful carts.
Authentic Ethiopian. Wonderful owners and the food is outstanding.
35 locals recommend
Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant
2504 SE 50th AveAuthentic Ethiopian. Wonderful owners and the food is outstanding.
French bakery and cafe. Decent breakfast spot.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdFrench bakery and cafe. Decent breakfast spot.
Los Gorditos
4937 SE Division StCheap, Mexican food cart. Very popular with locals.
Portobello Vegan Trattoria
1125 Southeast Division StreetVegan. Italian. Great option for vegans and omnis.
Essentials
7-Eleven
1715 SE Tacoma StThe classic convenience store is just 2 blocks from our front door.
Portland's version of Whole Foods is New Season's Market, which is locally owned and operated.
BONUS FEATURE: All of the picture frames and bulletin boards on display were made by us!
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AvePortland's version of Whole Foods is New Season's Market, which is locally owned and operated.
BONUS FEATURE: All of the picture frames and bulletin boards on display were made by us!
Our food co-op. You don't need a membership to shop. A fresh juice cart out front (Sip), a large bulk foods section, and lots of locally made products are just a few reasons to visit.
113 locals recommend
People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveOur food co-op. You don't need a membership to shop. A fresh juice cart out front (Sip), a large bulk foods section, and lots of locally made products are just a few reasons to visit.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StTrader Joe's. What else is there to say?
Everything Else
Powell St Laundry, LLC
Family owned laundromat open every day, including holidays.
Astro Express Mart
6702 SE Division StClosest gas station.
Redbox
10050 SW Barbur BlvdVideo rental outside of 7-11, just 2 blocks from our house
Community acupuncture for just $15 a session! Walk-ins during community hours. Highly recommend Mia. For more info: http://www.montavilla-acupuncture.com/
9 locals recommend
Montavilla Community Center
8219 NE Glisan StCommunity acupuncture for just $15 a session! Walk-ins during community hours. Highly recommend Mia. For more info: http://www.montavilla-acupuncture.com/
Wonderful farmer's market every Sunday, 10-2, June through October. Breakfast and lunch options, too.
39 locals recommend
Montavilla Farmers Market
7700 SE Stark StWonderful farmer's market every Sunday, 10-2, June through October. Breakfast and lunch options, too.
The largest farmer's market in Portland and one of the most beautiful in the country. Saturdays, March through December. http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/markets/psu/
87 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayThe largest farmer's market in Portland and one of the most beautiful in the country. Saturdays, March through December. http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/markets/psu/
Sightseeing
One of our favorite parks. Great for picnics, bird watching, and sunsets. Free on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
195 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveOne of our favorite parks. Great for picnics, bird watching, and sunsets. Free on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Our favorite spot in Portland. 190 acres, an extinct volcano, amazing views of downtown and Mt. Hood, off-lease dog park, and so much more. Have a picnic on the hill during sunset!
14 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
Mount TaborOur favorite spot in Portland. 190 acres, an extinct volcano, amazing views of downtown and Mt. Hood, off-lease dog park, and so much more. Have a picnic on the hill during sunset!
Roses, roses, and more roses. Great view of the city and Mt. Hood and a nice spot for a picnic.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveRoses, roses, and more roses. Great view of the city and Mt. Hood and a nice spot for a picnic.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA Portland gem.
Arts & Culture
Second run movies, including art and foreign films. All shows just $4! Beautifully restored with great concessions.
159 locals recommend
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StSecond run movies, including art and foreign films. All shows just $4! Beautifully restored with great concessions.
Shopping
Penzeys Spices
Specialty spice store.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a bar. Gluten free beer! Outdoor seating. Great spot for people watching. Go for drinks after dinner at Bete-Lukas.
23 locals recommend
North Bar
5008 SE Division StIt's a bar. Gluten free beer! Outdoor seating. Great spot for people watching. Go for drinks after dinner at Bete-Lukas.
Landmark Saloon
4847 SE Division StTrendy, hipster bar. Amazing outdoor seating.