Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Best cup of coffee in walking distance and great in-house baked goods at this cute little hipster neighborhood spot.
30 locals recommend
Kainos Coffee
6633 NE Sandy BlvdBest cup of coffee in walking distance and great in-house baked goods at this cute little hipster neighborhood spot.
Beeswing Restaurant
6716 Southeast Milwaukie AvenueBeautiful spot, excellent breakfast.
Hot, fresh mini-donuts, made to order and more kinds of chai than you could imagine.
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StHot, fresh mini-donuts, made to order and more kinds of chai than you could imagine.
Neighborhood market run by the eponymous Ira. Basic grill and fry food from pancakes to sandwiches and burgers made to order; good selection of local baked goods, ice cream and baklava; beer, wine, and cigarettes, plus pantry basics.
13 locals recommend
Samo's Bistro
7215 NE Prescott StNeighborhood market run by the eponymous Ira. Basic grill and fry food from pancakes to sandwiches and burgers made to order; good selection of local baked goods, ice cream and baklava; beer, wine, and cigarettes, plus pantry basics.
Only a few items, and it's really all you need. Grilled chicken and beef with rice or noodles. Lots of tasty meat for a very reasonable price. Nothing fancy, unfailingly delicious.
27 locals recommend
Du's Grill
5365 NE Sandy BlvdOnly a few items, and it's really all you need. Grilled chicken and beef with rice or noodles. Lots of tasty meat for a very reasonable price. Nothing fancy, unfailingly delicious.
If you love buffalo wings, this place is for you! People swear these are the best wings in town, and they brew their own beer, to boot. And the pizza's not half bad either. Hard to go wrong with your food choices here.
95 locals recommend
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th AveIf you love buffalo wings, this place is for you! People swear these are the best wings in town, and they brew their own beer, to boot. And the pizza's not half bad either. Hard to go wrong with your food choices here.
Grand Central is, hands down, one of the best bakeries in town.
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StGrand Central is, hands down, one of the best bakeries in town.
Great little coffeehouse, Native woman owned, with great space for working and a patio to enjoy the fresh air.
28 locals recommend
Bison Coffeehouse
3941 NE Cully BlvdGreat little coffeehouse, Native woman owned, with great space for working and a patio to enjoy the fresh air.
Family owned Vietnamese restaurant with phenomenal, herbaceous pho, just a 10 minute walk away. Chicken wing appetizer is finger licking good.
17 locals recommend
Phở MeKha Restaurant
6846 NE Sandy BlvdFamily owned Vietnamese restaurant with phenomenal, herbaceous pho, just a 10 minute walk away. Chicken wing appetizer is finger licking good.
Great coffeeshop if you are looking for a place to hang out for an extended period with free wi-fi. Excellent coffee, and Bake Shop (yum!) is right next door.
171 locals recommend
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StGreat coffeeshop if you are looking for a place to hang out for an extended period with free wi-fi. Excellent coffee, and Bake Shop (yum!) is right next door.
Shopping
Don't be fooled by this very unassuming dispensary...friendly, knowledgable staff, great selection of flower, oils, edibles, etc.
AmeriCanna Rx
8654 NE Sandy BlvdDon't be fooled by this very unassuming dispensary...friendly, knowledgable staff, great selection of flower, oils, edibles, etc.
IKEA
10280 NE Cascades PkwyCards, prints, t-shirts and more, primarily by artists from the Pacific Northwest.
20 locals recommend
Land Gallery
3925 N Mississippi AveCards, prints, t-shirts and more, primarily by artists from the Pacific Northwest.
Essentials
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont St There is a new, closer location on NE Broadway and 23rd.
Target
939 SW Morrison StClosest supermarket, with Starbucks, ATM, bus passes, and pharmacy. Open 6am-11pm, 7 days a week.
279 locals recommend
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdClosest supermarket, with Starbucks, ATM, bus passes, and pharmacy. Open 6am-11pm, 7 days a week.
Hot tubs!! Lovely place to relax and recharge with hot tub, cold shower, and sauna. Add a massage for an extra special treat. Clothing optional.
87 locals recommend
Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd AveHot tubs!! Lovely place to relax and recharge with hot tub, cold shower, and sauna. Add a massage for an extra special treat. Clothing optional.
Sightseeing
Walking distance from our house, the Grotto is a must see in December.
138 locals recommend
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StWalking distance from our house, the Grotto is a must see in December.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little, locally owned movie theater walking distance from our house. Independently owned, so first run movies are cheaper than the megaplexes.
58 locals recommend
Roseway Theater
7229 NE Sandy BlvdGreat little, locally owned movie theater walking distance from our house. Independently owned, so first run movies are cheaper than the megaplexes.
Cool, nonprofit, vintage movie theater with pizza, beer, snacks and beverages. Indie and art films, festivals on a regular basis.
231 locals recommend
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdCool, nonprofit, vintage movie theater with pizza, beer, snacks and beverages. Indie and art films, festivals on a regular basis.
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayGetting Around
This hub is a straight shot down Sandy Blvd on #12, and from here you can transfer to the MAX train (light rail) and several other bus lines.
12 locals recommend
Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave TC MAX Station
This hub is a straight shot down Sandy Blvd on #12, and from here you can transfer to the MAX train (light rail) and several other bus lines.
The newest addition to our transportation system, the tram is a short and scenic ride from the waterfront to the campus of Oregon Health Sciences Hospital and back again. Ticket is not included in the Trimet day pass, but you only pay to go up to the hospital and not for the ride back. Great views of the Mt. Hood, the river and downtown Portland.
22 locals recommend
Portland Aerial Tram
3303 South Bond AvenueThe newest addition to our transportation system, the tram is a short and scenic ride from the waterfront to the campus of Oregon Health Sciences Hospital and back again. Ticket is not included in the Trimet day pass, but you only pay to go up to the hospital and not for the ride back. Great views of the Mt. Hood, the river and downtown Portland.
City-wide bike rental program with pick up stations within a mile of our house.
67 locals recommend
BIKETOWN
City-wide bike rental program with pick up stations within a mile of our house.
Parks & Nature
Multnomah Falls Lodge Visitor Center