Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The Original Stumptown is the closets cafe to the house. Coincidence?
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThe Original Stumptown is the closets cafe to the house. Coincidence?
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StFeast.
I used to work here during Grad School, and it's one of the finest restaurants in the city. No surprise the get international recognition for what they do!
82 locals recommend
Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington StI used to work here during Grad School, and it's one of the finest restaurants in the city. No surprise the get international recognition for what they do!
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StSkip the lines at VooDoo and treat yourself to a real treat.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardEasy go to for tacos - go early to avoid the lines though!
Because you're in Portland and you deserve good Thai food (Also check out Pok Pok's Sen Yai Noodle house or the Whiskey Soda Lounge for something more low key)
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StBecause you're in Portland and you deserve good Thai food (Also check out Pok Pok's Sen Yai Noodle house or the Whiskey Soda Lounge for something more low key)
Best Biscuits Ever. Wonderful atmosphere with coffee and drinks to easily spend some hours getting some work done on the computer.
124 locals recommend
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StBest Biscuits Ever. Wonderful atmosphere with coffee and drinks to easily spend some hours getting some work done on the computer.
Good Coffee : A good alternative to Stumptown if you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy beautiful PDX decor.
117 locals recommend
Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StGood Coffee : A good alternative to Stumptown if you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy beautiful PDX decor.
Fenrir
2005 Southeast 11th AvenueHidden gem of a best restaurant in PDX
A local favorite and best Vietnamese food in town. Pho for Breakfast!
16 locals recommend
HA & VL Vietnamese Noodle Soup
2738 SE 82nd AveA local favorite and best Vietnamese food in town. Pho for Breakfast!
I don't believe lines equal great food... this is an exception to that opinion. Go early at 8am to enjoy the best breakfast in PDX.
156 locals recommend
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StI don't believe lines equal great food... this is an exception to that opinion. Go early at 8am to enjoy the best breakfast in PDX.
Wine. And late night chic burgers. Perfect for a romantic date or to impress a local.
62 locals recommend
Bar Avignon
2138 SE Division StWine. And late night chic burgers. Perfect for a romantic date or to impress a local.
One of the top rated restaurants in Portland makes some of the best Italian food you'll ever eat. Go figure.
194 locals recommend
Portland
One of the top rated restaurants in Portland makes some of the best Italian food you'll ever eat. Go figure.
When you need Bi Bim Bap, Han and his cart are only blocks away! This cart has saved us many times!
25 locals recommend
Kim Jong Grillin
770 SE Division StWhen you need Bi Bim Bap, Han and his cart are only blocks away! This cart has saved us many times!
If you're gonna go up to Mississippi St. make a reservation at Lily and John's delicious restaurant that just turned 2 years old!
65 locals recommend
Radar Restaurant
3951 N Mississippi AveIf you're gonna go up to Mississippi St. make a reservation at Lily and John's delicious restaurant that just turned 2 years old!
Arts & Culture
Owned by good friends, and one of the best ways to have fun on a rainy day.
21 locals recommend
Circuit Bouldering Gym NE
410 NE 17th AveOwned by good friends, and one of the best ways to have fun on a rainy day.
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside St$4 movie + Pizza + Beer...
Sound and atmosphere, one of the best music venues in town! (Runner up: Doug Fir!)
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveSound and atmosphere, one of the best music venues in town! (Runner up: Doug Fir!)
Entertainment & Activities
Visiting in August-October? Check out one of the 7 wonders of Portland: The Chapman Swifts! (It was also my local haunt 25+ years ago)
9 locals recommend
Chapman Elementary School
1445 NW 26th AveVisiting in August-October? Check out one of the 7 wonders of Portland: The Chapman Swifts! (It was also my local haunt 25+ years ago)
Sightseeing
Some of the best views of the city and a legit bike ride if you're in need.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrSome of the best views of the city and a legit bike ride if you're in need.
5 mile run from the house and back, plus hills, plus views, plus trails for days to get lost in.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
5 mile run from the house and back, plus hills, plus views, plus trails for days to get lost in.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whiskey Wednesday every week with Jake Ray on stage playing true honky tonk and endless $2 Old Crow + $2 Rainer
91 locals recommend
Landmark Saloon
4847 SE Division StWhiskey Wednesday every week with Jake Ray on stage playing true honky tonk and endless $2 Old Crow + $2 Rainer
Vegan friendly, photo-booth clicking, biggest patio in town... dark enough to be a dive bar but has too much great artwork to make the plunge
79 locals recommend
White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th AveVegan friendly, photo-booth clicking, biggest patio in town... dark enough to be a dive bar but has too much great artwork to make the plunge
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AvePerfect Neighborhood grocery store
Shopping
Communion
3556 SE Hawthorne BlvdDress the part of PDX (+ Red Light down the street)
Stock up while you're waiting in line for 11am brunch at Broder (I told you to go at 8am)
8 locals recommend
Clinton Street Record & Stereo
2510 SE Clinton StStock up while you're waiting in line for 11am brunch at Broder (I told you to go at 8am)
Veloce Bicycles
14925 SW Barrows RdNeed to rent a bike? Here you go!
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StBecause this is what defines Portland