Todd's Expert Guidebook for Portland

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Todd & Lea
Todd's Expert Guidebook for Portland

Essentials

Portland's locally grown Grocer. Good selection but a bit pricey...
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave
1022 locals recommend
Portland's locally grown Grocer. Good selection but a bit pricey...
Everything you need under a 2 story roof. Great beer selection and growler fill station. (Empty Growler in the Kitchen for your use)
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd
616 locals recommend
Everything you need under a 2 story roof. Great beer selection and growler fill station. (Empty Growler in the Kitchen for your use)
Excellent bakery offering varieties of sour dough bread.
81 locals recommend
Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne Blvd
81 locals recommend
Excellent bakery offering varieties of sour dough bread.
Mega Whole Foods Store
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
630 locals recommend
Mega Whole Foods Store

Arts & Culture

Must see pub and movie theater...gorgeous restored building. Grab a beer-order some pizza and catch a flick.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd
351 locals recommend
Must see pub and movie theater...gorgeous restored building. Grab a beer-order some pizza and catch a flick.
Art House Film in a historic venue. Grab a slice and a beer before you sit down...we love this place.
231 locals recommend
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
231 locals recommend
Art House Film in a historic venue. Grab a slice and a beer before you sit down...we love this place.
Great little renovated movie theater with good food and beer. Recommended if you want to see a movie and relax.
159 locals recommend
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark St
159 locals recommend
Great little renovated movie theater with good food and beer. Recommended if you want to see a movie and relax.
Great Classic Concert Hall
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW Broadway
117 locals recommend
Great Classic Concert Hall
Nice little Museum in a pretty part of town with interesting exhibits...worthwhile!
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
785 locals recommend
Nice little Museum in a pretty part of town with interesting exhibits...worthwhile!
Historic music venue with plenty of live shows.
66 locals recommend
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave
66 locals recommend
Historic music venue with plenty of live shows.

Food Scene

Very Good Coffee and Great People Wacthing. Grab a stool by the front window...
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division St
347 locals recommend
Very Good Coffee and Great People Wacthing. Grab a stool by the front window...
Great Vegan Options as well as more traditional offerings for breakfast and lunch. Hippy dippy!
14 locals recommend
Paradox Cafe
3439 SE Belmont St
14 locals recommend
Great Vegan Options as well as more traditional offerings for breakfast and lunch. Hippy dippy!
Fantastic tacos in a creatively designed space...highly recommended. Prepare for a wait.
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
318 locals recommend
Fantastic tacos in a creatively designed space...highly recommended. Prepare for a wait.
Best Pizza in Town? (maybe) Usually a wait.
140 locals recommend
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th Ave
140 locals recommend
Best Pizza in Town? (maybe) Usually a wait.
Vying for the Best Pizza Spot in Portland. Just go! Expect a wait --but there are some great bars all around the place to hang that will make the wait breeze by.
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd
221 locals recommend
Vying for the Best Pizza Spot in Portland. Just go! Expect a wait --but there are some great bars all around the place to hang that will make the wait breeze by.
Pancake house where you make your own right at the table. Kinda fun but long waits and dull crowd as suburbia converges on the restaurant...
73 locals recommend
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont St
73 locals recommend
Pancake house where you make your own right at the table. Kinda fun but long waits and dull crowd as suburbia converges on the restaurant...
Excllent Sushi
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th Ave
471 locals recommend
Excllent Sushi
If you want Ice Cream make the trek well worth it.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
1078 locals recommend
If you want Ice Cream make the trek well worth it.
Open late...vegan options
25 locals recommend
Straight From New York Pizza
3330 SE Belmont St
25 locals recommend
Open late...vegan options
Fun Cuban Restaurant....lively
166 locals recommend
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan St
166 locals recommend
Fun Cuban Restaurant....lively
Awesome Lebanese food.
60 locals recommend
Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
8005 SE Stark St
60 locals recommend
Awesome Lebanese food.
Pizza is a personal preference and I like Flying Pie. Kinda old school and very unpretentious. A variety of crust options - including whole wheat for you hippies. Go!
69 locals recommend
Flying Pie Pizzeria
5300 N Lombard St
69 locals recommend
Pizza is a personal preference and I like Flying Pie. Kinda old school and very unpretentious. A variety of crust options - including whole wheat for you hippies. Go!
Excellent brunch... expect a wait like every other good breakfast joint in town.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta St
359 locals recommend
Excellent brunch... expect a wait like every other good breakfast joint in town.
Dessert and Wine bar...known for their macaroons...nice outdoor patio...recommended!!!
63 locals recommend
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside St
63 locals recommend
Dessert and Wine bar...known for their macaroons...nice outdoor patio...recommended!!!
Late night mex for late night munchies!
20 locals recommend
Robo Taco
607 SE Morrison St
20 locals recommend
Late night mex for late night munchies!
Great place for breakfast.
29 locals recommend
The Hazel Room
3279 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
29 locals recommend
Great place for breakfast.
Yes another breakfast spot...good food and worth the wait.
88 locals recommend
Genies Cafe
1101 SE Division St
88 locals recommend
Yes another breakfast spot...good food and worth the wait.
NOPO brewery with great beer.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum St
278 locals recommend
NOPO brewery with great beer.
Good & Ramen & Sushi in a roomy and modern space. Well done cocktails and solid (small) beer list. Not cheap but worth the splurge. The 15 bus will drop you right at the front door.
75 locals recommend
AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th Ave
75 locals recommend
Good & Ramen & Sushi in a roomy and modern space. Well done cocktails and solid (small) beer list. Not cheap but worth the splurge. The 15 bus will drop you right at the front door.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. Clean and tasty Mexican with fresh flavors. The Happy hour from 5pm-6pm is a bargain get the chips and guac/empanada/taco of the day. Great margs! Excellent Ceviche...Sit at the bar and watch the bartender work it...GO!
23 locals recommend
Taqueria Nueve
727 SE Washington St
23 locals recommend
I LOVE THIS PLACE. Clean and tasty Mexican with fresh flavors. The Happy hour from 5pm-6pm is a bargain get the chips and guac/empanada/taco of the day. Great margs! Excellent Ceviche...Sit at the bar and watch the bartender work it...GO!
Huge wine list. Euro small plates that do not disappoint. Fun spot with really tasty food. Recommended.
101 locals recommend
Navarre
10 NE 28th Ave
101 locals recommend
Huge wine list. Euro small plates that do not disappoint. Fun spot with really tasty food. Recommended.
Good place close by for Thai. Very gracious owner. Grab some to go or stay and enjoy the no frills atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Sivalai | Thai Restaurant
4806 SE Stark St
18 locals recommend
Good place close by for Thai. Very gracious owner. Grab some to go or stay and enjoy the no frills atmosphere.
Iconic pizza scene. Open late. Superb people watching. Good vegan options. Pretty good pie...worth a visit.
52 locals recommend
Sizzle Pie Central Eastside
624 E Burnside St
52 locals recommend
Iconic pizza scene. Open late. Superb people watching. Good vegan options. Pretty good pie...worth a visit.
Brunch spot that is well worth the wait. Extensive menu and super friendly staff. Fantastic Bloodies and Mimosas. Highly recommended!
165 locals recommend
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne Blvd
165 locals recommend
Brunch spot that is well worth the wait. Extensive menu and super friendly staff. Fantastic Bloodies and Mimosas. Highly recommended!
Fabulous Vegan Pizza. Highly recommended! They also serve vegan ice cream for those with a sweet tooth.
25 locals recommend
Virtuous Pie
1126 SE Division St
25 locals recommend
Fabulous Vegan Pizza. Highly recommended! They also serve vegan ice cream for those with a sweet tooth.
Cute little vegan "coffee shop" in an up and coming neighborhood. Good food and cool vibe.
62 locals recommend
Off The Griddle
6526 SE Foster Rd
62 locals recommend
Cute little vegan "coffee shop" in an up and coming neighborhood. Good food and cool vibe.
Greta spot for a Mezcal Marg and earthy Southern Mexican Food. Bonus.....cool fire pit in the back patio!
99 locals recommend
Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th Ave
99 locals recommend
Greta spot for a Mezcal Marg and earthy Southern Mexican Food. Bonus.....cool fire pit in the back patio!
Vegan Donuts....so good!
29 locals recommend
Doe Donuts
4110 Northeast Sandy Boulevard
29 locals recommend
Vegan Donuts....so good!
Classic Med food...
19 locals recommend
Hoda's Middle-Eastern Cuisine
3401 SE Belmont St
19 locals recommend
Classic Med food...
Walk to this essential British Pub and order the Halibut Fish n Chips
82 locals recommend
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont St
82 locals recommend
Walk to this essential British Pub and order the Halibut Fish n Chips
Newish Brewery with a great vibe and outdoor seating.
8 locals recommend
Threshold Brewing & Blending
403 SE 79th Ave
8 locals recommend
Newish Brewery with a great vibe and outdoor seating.
Must go for the beer connoisseur.
81 locals recommend
Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta St
81 locals recommend
Must go for the beer connoisseur.
Yummy tacos!!! and great Margs....
16 locals recommend
Tacovore
3707 NE Fremont St
16 locals recommend
Yummy tacos!!! and great Margs....
Ice Cream!
47 locals recommend
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2742 E Burnside St
47 locals recommend
Ice Cream!
Todd's favorite dive bar.
85 locals recommend
Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark St
85 locals recommend
Todd's favorite dive bar.
Our go-to Sushi spot...can order while at Roscoes.
32 locals recommend
Miyamoto
422 SE 81st Ave
32 locals recommend
Our go-to Sushi spot...can order while at Roscoes.
Old school breakfast spot.
31 locals recommend
Cameo Cafe East
8111 NE Sandy Blvd
31 locals recommend
Old school breakfast spot.
Our very local food cart pod...5 min walk.
13 locals recommend
The Bite on Belmont
4255 SE Belmont St
13 locals recommend
Our very local food cart pod...5 min walk.

Shopping

Iconic Powells Eastside Book Store. Great on a rainy day - Grab a cup of coffee and a good book..
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd
230 locals recommend
Iconic Powells Eastside Book Store. Great on a rainy day - Grab a cup of coffee and a good book..
An amazing movie rental store. Very worthwhile "free museum" tour. If you are a film buff don't miss it!
27 locals recommend
Movie Madness Video and More
4320 SE Belmont St
27 locals recommend
An amazing movie rental store. Very worthwhile "free museum" tour. If you are a film buff don't miss it!
Well organized high end grocer. The Beer selection is off the hook.
61 locals recommend
Zupan's Markets
3301 Southeast Belmont Street
61 locals recommend
Well organized high end grocer. The Beer selection is off the hook.
Classic old school music store.
45 locals recommend
Music Millennium
3158 E Burnside St
45 locals recommend
Classic old school music store.
Must see iconic bookstore's flagship location.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
976 locals recommend
Must see iconic bookstore's flagship location.
Walk to this classic Portland hood....shop, explore eat & drink!
121 locals recommend
Hawthorne
121 locals recommend
Walk to this classic Portland hood....shop, explore eat & drink!

Parks & Nature

Must see urban oasis....right around the corner! If you like basketball (and your any good) jump into the afternoon full court runs when the weather is nice.
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St
437 locals recommend
Must see urban oasis....right around the corner! If you like basketball (and your any good) jump into the afternoon full court runs when the weather is nice.
Iconic Oregon waterfall only 20 minutes away in the Gorge. Great hikes all around the falls...get their early on sunny days to avoid the crowds.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
974 locals recommend
Iconic Oregon waterfall only 20 minutes away in the Gorge. Great hikes all around the falls...get their early on sunny days to avoid the crowds.
Day Trip worthy Oregon Beach....
307 locals recommend
Cannon Beach
Center Street
307 locals recommend
Day Trip worthy Oregon Beach....
Birding, beaches, farms and hikes...go berry picking in the summer or head to the beach along the Columbia.
181 locals recommend
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder Rd
181 locals recommend
Birding, beaches, farms and hikes...go berry picking in the summer or head to the beach along the Columbia.
Hike to a pristine cove. Must do if you are at Cannon Beach.
90 locals recommend
Ecola State Park
90 locals recommend
Hike to a pristine cove. Must do if you are at Cannon Beach.
Perfect Urban Park for hiking and hanging out.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
420 locals recommend
Perfect Urban Park for hiking and hanging out.
Beautiful park with a web of trails to explore.
145 locals recommend
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvd
145 locals recommend
Beautiful park with a web of trails to explore.
Extensive urban park with tons of hiking trails.
Forest Park
Extensive urban park with tons of hiking trails.

Sightseeing

Downtown Portland's social hub and public square.
121 locals recommend
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th Ave
121 locals recommend
Downtown Portland's social hub and public square.
Neat old PED friendly bridge.
6 locals recommend
Hawthorne Bridge station
6 locals recommend
Neat old PED friendly bridge.
Astoria still maintains that rustic industrial feel and is set where the Columbia meets the Pacific (and Fort George Brewing is there!) Well worth a day visit or to spend a couple of nights exploring the city and the coastal areas that surround it.
133 locals recommend
Astoria
133 locals recommend
Astoria still maintains that rustic industrial feel and is set where the Columbia meets the Pacific (and Fort George Brewing is there!) Well worth a day visit or to spend a couple of nights exploring the city and the coastal areas that surround it.
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/plan-your-visit/
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline Road
338 locals recommend
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/plan-your-visit/
Really Cool Bridge! On the way to Sauvie Island.
67 locals recommend
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge Avenue
67 locals recommend
Really Cool Bridge! On the way to Sauvie Island.
Cute little town in the Gorge.
Hood River, Oregon 97031, USA
Cute little town in the Gorge.
Gorgeous North Portland Bridge...worth checking out!
67 locals recommend
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge Avenue
67 locals recommend
Gorgeous North Portland Bridge...worth checking out!
Cool bridge spanning the river.
Fremont Bridge
Stadium Freeway
Cool bridge spanning the river.
Interesting and quaint coastal town. Great breweries. Really cool views of the Colombia meetin
Oregon Coast Hwy, Astoria, OR, USA
Interesting and quaint coastal town. Great breweries. Really cool views of the Colombia meetin

Entertainment & Activities

Worth the drive out to Troutdale...pitch and put the short course with an Ale in hand. Stay for a concert/movie/food or some wine tasting. Give yourself at least 4 or 5 hours to explore the grounds.
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey St
203 locals recommend
Worth the drive out to Troutdale...pitch and put the short course with an Ale in hand. Stay for a concert/movie/food or some wine tasting. Give yourself at least 4 or 5 hours to explore the grounds.
Converted Elementary School with food/movies/art/music/cool bar spaces and a soaking tub open to the public.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
538 locals recommend
Converted Elementary School with food/movies/art/music/cool bar spaces and a soaking tub open to the public.
If you are into soccer...go sit with the Timber's Army during a game. Huge pre-party at the bars surrounding the stadium...geeky but fun crowd.
191 locals recommend
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison St
191 locals recommend
If you are into soccer...go sit with the Timber's Army during a game. Huge pre-party at the bars surrounding the stadium...geeky but fun crowd.
Hippie music venue...shows 7 nights a week!
65 locals recommend
Laurelthirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan St
65 locals recommend
Hippie music venue...shows 7 nights a week!
Essential Music Venue
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside St
249 locals recommend
Essential Music Venue
Another great music venue (and neighborhood).
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
436 locals recommend
Another great music venue (and neighborhood).
Classic Ballroom Music venue downtown with "floating" dance floor.
159 locals recommend
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St
159 locals recommend
Classic Ballroom Music venue downtown with "floating" dance floor.
Cool retro theatre...
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside St
329 locals recommend
Cool retro theatre...
Must go for enthusiasts of Farmer's Markets....lots of ready made food options. Great people watching.
123 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park Ave
123 locals recommend
Must go for enthusiasts of Farmer's Markets....lots of ready made food options. Great people watching.
Must see bar and bar game spot. Most beautiful bar space in Portland.
McMenamins Backstage Bar at the Bagdad Theater
Must see bar and bar game spot. Most beautiful bar space in Portland.
The venue for the popular Timbers and Thorns games.
191 locals recommend
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison St
191 locals recommend
The venue for the popular Timbers and Thorns games.
Todd's second favorite dive. Great for pinball and sports games.
20 locals recommend
The Belmont Inn
3357 SE Belmont St
20 locals recommend
Todd's second favorite dive. Great for pinball and sports games.
All sports all the time!
CLAUDIA'S Sports Pub and Grill
All sports all the time!
Beer time....tons of expertly procured taps.
28 locals recommend
Loyal Legion
710 SE 6th Ave
28 locals recommend
Beer time....tons of expertly procured taps.