Guidebook for Multnomah Village and beyond

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Guidebook for Multnomah Village and beyond

Food Scene

Amazing bakery, plus breakfast and lunch options made with their baked goods. Locally sourced ingredients and friendly staff. Try to avoid driving here, as the parking is often full. But it's worth the walk!
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont St
226 locals recommend
Amazing bakery, plus breakfast and lunch options made with their baked goods. Locally sourced ingredients and friendly staff. Try to avoid driving here, as the parking is often full. But it's worth the walk!
You've already been to the coffee chains - try something special. Unique and extensive drink flavorings, milks, and almost any customization you can think of - but not pretentious or over-priced. Just good coffee, and a few other things. Your trip to the village is not complete without a stop in here.
14 locals recommend
Village Coffee
7781 SW Capitol Hwy
14 locals recommend
You've already been to the coffee chains - try something special. Unique and extensive drink flavorings, milks, and almost any customization you can think of - but not pretentious or over-priced. Just good coffee, and a few other things. Your trip to the village is not complete without a stop in here.
Our favorite breakfast spot in Multnomah Village. Four kinds of Eggs Benedict, two rotating daily specials, and a reputation for great scratch-made smoothies. Ask for Secret Aardvark Hot Sauce with your meal if you like it spicy. Open for breakfast and brunch daily, closes at 3pm.
12 locals recommend
Down to Earth Cafe
7828 SW 35th Ave
12 locals recommend
Our favorite breakfast spot in Multnomah Village. Four kinds of Eggs Benedict, two rotating daily specials, and a reputation for great scratch-made smoothies. Ask for Secret Aardvark Hot Sauce with your meal if you like it spicy. Open for breakfast and brunch daily, closes at 3pm.
How can you pick just one category for this place? Yes, it's a great bakery. It's also a great coffee shop, breakfast place, sandwich shop, and chill place to hang out and catch up with a good book or a good friend.
68 locals recommend
Baker & Spice
6330 SW Capitol Hwy
68 locals recommend
How can you pick just one category for this place? Yes, it's a great bakery. It's also a great coffee shop, breakfast place, sandwich shop, and chill place to hang out and catch up with a good book or a good friend.
A Multnomah Village institution. Greasy spoon, friendly staff, fantastic cinnamon rolls. Cash only.
29 locals recommend
Fat City Cafe
7820 SW Capitol Hwy
29 locals recommend
A Multnomah Village institution. Greasy spoon, friendly staff, fantastic cinnamon rolls. Cash only.
Top notch brunch, wide ranging menu for lunch, dinner and happy hour with seasonal specials. When you can’t decide where to go, come here! There is always something new and delicious to enjoy.
56 locals recommend
Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar
7910 SW 35th Ave
56 locals recommend
Top notch brunch, wide ranging menu for lunch, dinner and happy hour with seasonal specials. When you can’t decide where to go, come here! There is always something new and delicious to enjoy.
Thick crust pizza and craft-brewed local beer. Darts inside, projection screen TV upstairs for Timbers soccer games (call ahead for specific showings). Borrow a growler from the apartment for a fill-up of your favorite, or relax with a pint and a slice on their dog-friendly patio.
30 locals recommend
Lucky Labrador Public House
7675 SW Capitol Hwy
30 locals recommend
Thick crust pizza and craft-brewed local beer. Darts inside, projection screen TV upstairs for Timbers soccer games (call ahead for specific showings). Borrow a growler from the apartment for a fill-up of your favorite, or relax with a pint and a slice on their dog-friendly patio.
Excellent seafood, drinks, and less than a 10 minute walk from our place. Always say yes to the soup - made by their in-house Soup Jedi. Tons of regular menu options and innovative specials, with creative cocktails. Ask for the special vegetarian or gluten-free menu if needed. Call ahead to put your name on the list before you walk down, if dining between 6-8pm. Accepts reservations via phone or Yelp. Ask for a seat on the covered patio (also heated during cold weather).
41 locals recommend
Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
6660 SW Capitol Hwy
41 locals recommend
Excellent seafood, drinks, and less than a 10 minute walk from our place. Always say yes to the soup - made by their in-house Soup Jedi. Tons of regular menu options and innovative specials, with creative cocktails. Ask for the special vegetarian or gluten-free menu if needed. Call ahead to put your name on the list before you walk down, if dining between 6-8pm. Accepts reservations via phone or Yelp. Ask for a seat on the covered patio (also heated during cold weather).
Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Waffles - a rotating selection of well-prepared food to satisfy your appetite for variety.
8 locals recommend
Hillsdale Food Cart Park
6238 Southwest Capitol Highway
8 locals recommend
Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Waffles - a rotating selection of well-prepared food to satisfy your appetite for variety.
A talented new chef (in 2024) with experienced local staff are changing the traditional tapas menu, bringing innovation and flavor to the village, and experimenting with fresh weekly specials. Come here for a special night out to remember.
Zinc Bistro & Bar
A talented new chef (in 2024) with experienced local staff are changing the traditional tapas menu, bringing innovation and flavor to the village, and experimenting with fresh weekly specials. Come here for a special night out to remember.
Mexican style cuisine inspired by fresh, local ingredients, catering to a variety of dietary needs (gluten free, vegan, paleo, pescatarian), plus a full bar with one of the best margaritas in Portland. Ask for the triple citrus: lime, lemon and orange, it doesn’t have a drop of premade ‘mix,’ and don’t miss out on the guacamole. Yum!
56 locals recommend
Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol Hwy
56 locals recommend
Mexican style cuisine inspired by fresh, local ingredients, catering to a variety of dietary needs (gluten free, vegan, paleo, pescatarian), plus a full bar with one of the best margaritas in Portland. Ask for the triple citrus: lime, lemon and orange, it doesn’t have a drop of premade ‘mix,’ and don’t miss out on the guacamole. Yum!

Drinks & Nightlife

If you like beer, this is the place for you. Over 700 different bottled beers available daily from around the world, including local breweries. With a newly installed taproom, you can try featured beers on draft, or pick any bottle and drink it there. Bring a reusable bag with you, and carry a mix-and-match 6-pack back home to drink on the patio. No need to dress up - this place is not fancy. But it is serious about beer.
34 locals recommend
John's Marketplace Multnomah
3535 SW Multnomah Blvd
34 locals recommend
If you like beer, this is the place for you. Over 700 different bottled beers available daily from around the world, including local breweries. With a newly installed taproom, you can try featured beers on draft, or pick any bottle and drink it there. Bring a reusable bag with you, and carry a mix-and-match 6-pack back home to drink on the patio. No need to dress up - this place is not fancy. But it is serious about beer.
A historic bar in the heart of Multnomah Village, known as a "Five Star Dive Bar." Come here for the happy hour drink specials, greasy bar food, and several screens showing the big game. Weekly trivia nights (check schedule). Loud and a little dark - it's that kind of place. Part of the experience!
28 locals recommend
Renner's Grill
7819 SW Capitol Hwy
28 locals recommend
A historic bar in the heart of Multnomah Village, known as a "Five Star Dive Bar." Come here for the happy hour drink specials, greasy bar food, and several screens showing the big game. Weekly trivia nights (check schedule). Loud and a little dark - it's that kind of place. Part of the experience!
Cheap and cheerful bar open late. Play a game of pool, drink a pint or a cocktail (or both!). Good rotating selection of "taproom style" beer on electronic menu. Live music, laid back atmosphere, some outdoor seating.
6 locals recommend
The Ship Tavern
7827 SW 35th Ave
6 locals recommend
Cheap and cheerful bar open late. Play a game of pool, drink a pint or a cocktail (or both!). Good rotating selection of "taproom style" beer on electronic menu. Live music, laid back atmosphere, some outdoor seating.

Shopping

A unique shop selling comfortable and stylish shoes, bags and accessories. Very helpful staff. Clearance rack upstairs. Frequent sales.
7 locals recommend
Switch Shoes
7863 SW Capitol Hwy
7 locals recommend
A unique shop selling comfortable and stylish shoes, bags and accessories. Very helpful staff. Clearance rack upstairs. Frequent sales.
Bookstores are a dying breed, but there's a good reason Annie Bloom's is still in business. Check it out to see why.
38 locals recommend
Annie Bloom's Books
7834 SW Capitol Hwy
38 locals recommend
Bookstores are a dying breed, but there's a good reason Annie Bloom's is still in business. Check it out to see why.
Interesting selection of goods for the home, or a unique gift for a loved one. Some items sourced from the UK. All upscale.
Peggy Sundays
7880 SW Capitol Hwy
Interesting selection of goods for the home, or a unique gift for a loved one. Some items sourced from the UK. All upscale.
Check out local antiques at this well-curated gallery. Housewares, books, furniture, decorations, and so many "what is this?" items to make you think about what life was like years ago.
Multnomah Antique Gallery
7764 SW Capitol Hwy
Check out local antiques at this well-curated gallery. Housewares, books, furniture, decorations, and so many "what is this?" items to make you think about what life was like years ago.
Adorable toy store for all the kiddos in your life. Helpful staff, with books, board games, stuffed animals, and gift wrapping. Great gifts for children from infants to pre-teens.
18 locals recommend
Thinker Toys
7784 SW Capitol Hwy
18 locals recommend
Adorable toy store for all the kiddos in your life. Helpful staff, with books, board games, stuffed animals, and gift wrapping. Great gifts for children from infants to pre-teens.
Eclectic mix of shops and food carts. Great for fun, surprise finds!
58 locals recommend
Multnomah Village
58 locals recommend
Eclectic mix of shops and food carts. Great for fun, surprise finds!
Fun cards and souvenirs from your visit, drop in when you walk through the village.
Village Cheer
Fun cards and souvenirs from your visit, drop in when you walk through the village.
Humorous socks, mugs, plush stuffies, greeting cards for every occasion, last-minute gifts for your family or yourself, definitely worth popping in for a little treat!
Peachtree Gifts
7843 SW Capitol Hwy
Humorous socks, mugs, plush stuffies, greeting cards for every occasion, last-minute gifts for your family or yourself, definitely worth popping in for a little treat!

Essentials

Don't feel like going to Fred Meyer or Safeway? Your local Quick-E-Mart is right here: The Hoot Owl. About a 5 minute walk from our place. All the basics you would expect to find at a typical convenience store, and very close by.
Hoot Owl Market
6730 SW Capitol Hwy
Don't feel like going to Fred Meyer or Safeway? Your local Quick-E-Mart is right here: The Hoot Owl. About a 5 minute walk from our place. All the basics you would expect to find at a typical convenience store, and very close by.
Local, family-owned pharmacy.
Bowman's Hillsdale Pharmacy
6256 SW Capitol Hwy
Local, family-owned pharmacy.

Parks & Nature

Get up here for two things: a stunning view of Portland and Mt. Hood, plus an unexpected auditory experience. (If you stand alone in the center of the toposcope and speak or call out, be prepared for a delightful surprise.) There are also 41 acres of parkland, with a connection to the Marquam Trail.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest Dr
101 locals recommend
Get up here for two things: a stunning view of Portland and Mt. Hood, plus an unexpected auditory experience. (If you stand alone in the center of the toposcope and speak or call out, be prepared for a delightful surprise.) There are also 41 acres of parkland, with a connection to the Marquam Trail.
Mt Tabor is a dormant volcano with lots of room to walk. There is a reservoir, with a beautiful view of the city. Every August, check out the Portland Adult Soapbox Derby (soapboxracer.com for dates and details). Bring a picnic and chill.
155 locals recommend
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt Tabor
155 locals recommend
Mt Tabor is a dormant volcano with lots of room to walk. There is a reservoir, with a beautiful view of the city. Every August, check out the Portland Adult Soapbox Derby (soapboxracer.com for dates and details). Bring a picnic and chill.
Great place to explore many trails. Close in, but feels like you're miles away from the city.
137 locals recommend
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd
137 locals recommend
Great place to explore many trails. Close in, but feels like you're miles away from the city.

Arts & Culture

If you like art museums, this is the best one in Portland. With rotating exhibits and a beautiful setting, you can experience both well-known and under-the-radar art in the heart of downtown Portland.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
785 locals recommend
If you like art museums, this is the best one in Portland. With rotating exhibits and a beautiful setting, you can experience both well-known and under-the-radar art in the heart of downtown Portland.

Sightseeing

Ride the Tram and take in soaring views with photo opportunities of almost all of Portland's bridges. Bike-friendly.
134 locals recommend
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond Ave
134 locals recommend
Ride the Tram and take in soaring views with photo opportunities of almost all of Portland's bridges. Bike-friendly.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave
627 locals recommend
Tilikum Crossing
Tilikum Crossing
Tom McCall Waterfront Park