Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Delicious chicken and sides: beans and potatoes. Grab a michelada while you're at it
26 locals recommend
Pollo Norte
5427 Northeast 42nd AvenueDelicious chicken and sides: beans and potatoes. Grab a michelada while you're at it
Miniature donuts, flavors to die for. So good and no guilt (well, less guilt).
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StMiniature donuts, flavors to die for. So good and no guilt (well, less guilt).
Happy hour is the way to go here. Margarita and nachos at the bar.
16 locals recommend
Cha Cha Cha Taqueria
Happy hour is the way to go here. Margarita and nachos at the bar.
Old Salt Marketplace
5027 Northeast 42nd AvenueTasty food, great cocktails. Walking distance.
One of the best places to get a fresh sandwich and a cookie.
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StOne of the best places to get a fresh sandwich and a cookie.
One of Portland's best breakfasts. They do grits right. Long waits during the weekend. Get there early to avoid the crowd.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StOne of Portland's best breakfasts. They do grits right. Long waits during the weekend. Get there early to avoid the crowd.
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StDon't worry, it's totally worth the hour wait in line..
The only spot to go for chicken wings and sauce. Beer list is decent too.
95 locals recommend
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th AveThe only spot to go for chicken wings and sauce. Beer list is decent too.
Order a pizza, avoid the slices, and enjoy the chill atmosphere of this great pizza joint.
43 locals recommend
Pizza Jerk
5028 NE 42nd AveOrder a pizza, avoid the slices, and enjoy the chill atmosphere of this great pizza joint.
Cute little coffee shop that serves Stumptown Coffee. Tell the owner, Josh, I sent ya!
19 locals recommend
Motivasi
4502 NE 42nd AveCute little coffee shop that serves Stumptown Coffee. Tell the owner, Josh, I sent ya!
Bernie's Southern Bistro
Deep fried pickles?! Say no more.
Stammtisch
401 NE 28th AveGerman beer, german food, hip Portland bar
Tamale Boy Russell
668 N Russell StTamales are the specialty here, hence the name.
Amazing food from the Yucatan. This is a leisurely meal - not a taco stand. The 30-45 minute wait for your food is worth it. Trust me.
22 locals recommend
Angel Food & Fun
5135 NE 60th AveAmazing food from the Yucatan. This is a leisurely meal - not a taco stand. The 30-45 minute wait for your food is worth it. Trust me.
Salted Caramel Ribbon ice cream and a line out the door. Get there early.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSalted Caramel Ribbon ice cream and a line out the door. Get there early.
Drinks & Nightlife
Love this dive bar. Interesting people watching, strong drinks, don't eat here, but do check out the live music.
35 locals recommend
Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd AveLove this dive bar. Interesting people watching, strong drinks, don't eat here, but do check out the live music.
Sweet little wine shop with outdoor seating. Wine by the bottle, the glass, pick up a bottle to enjoy at home.
30 locals recommend
Blackbird Wine and Atomic Cheese
4323 NE Fremont StSweet little wine shop with outdoor seating. Wine by the bottle, the glass, pick up a bottle to enjoy at home.
Branch Whiskey Bar
2926 Northeast Alberta StreetBeer and whiskey pairings, decent happy hour.
Cruzroom
2314 NE Alberta StGreat tacos, great drinks, lovely patio.
Nondescript little corner pub where the locals hang out to watch sports.
12 locals recommend
McPeet's Portland Pub
4501 NE Fremont StNondescript little corner pub where the locals hang out to watch sports.
Just like a pub should be - dark, indifferent bartenders, and darts. Get the fish and chips!
49 locals recommend
The Moon and Sixpence
2014 NE 42nd AveJust like a pub should be - dark, indifferent bartenders, and darts. Get the fish and chips!
Quintessential Portland music scene and bar. Solid food, great music, and I love the outdoor patio. Great place to meet people and hang out.
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StQuintessential Portland music scene and bar. Solid food, great music, and I love the outdoor patio. Great place to meet people and hang out.
Everything Else
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd AveBeautiful park with a jogging path. 10 minute walk from the house.
Velo Cult Bike Shop
Bike shop done right by serving beer and hosting live music
Arts & Culture
Sweet, intimate venue for music and shows. 20 minute walk, 10 minute bike ride, 8 minute drive.
136 locals recommend
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StSweet, intimate venue for music and shows. 20 minute walk, 10 minute bike ride, 8 minute drive.
My favorite music venue in North Portland. Have yet to see a bad show here
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveMy favorite music venue in North Portland. Have yet to see a bad show here
Guardino Gallery
2939 NE Alberta StChanging exhibits and a gift shop. Check it out!
Entertainment & Activities
Decent food, okay beer. Historic school turned into restaurants, bars, theater, hotel, and a Turkish style soaking pool.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveDecent food, okay beer. Historic school turned into restaurants, bars, theater, hotel, and a Turkish style soaking pool.
Essentials
Best natural grocery store in town. Biking distance (10 minutes), walking distance (20 minutes).
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveBest natural grocery store in town. Biking distance (10 minutes), walking distance (20 minutes).
If you're in a pinch and don't mind a 40% markup, Beaumont Market is great. Their beer selection is stellar.
36 locals recommend
Beaumont Market
4130 NE Fremont StIf you're in a pinch and don't mind a 40% markup, Beaumont Market is great. Their beer selection is stellar.
Close to the house, so works if you're in a pinch, but not my favorite grocery shopping experience.
Albertsons Bakery
Close to the house, so works if you're in a pinch, but not my favorite grocery shopping experience.
Shopping
Clary Sage Herbarium
2901 NE Alberta StEssential oils, dried herbs, teas, spices.