Guidebook for Portland

Jessie
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

It's the closest coffee spot to the house.
95 locals recommend
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams Ave
95 locals recommend
It's the closest coffee spot to the house.
A close coffee spot serving Stumptown coffee
93 locals recommend
The Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi Ave
93 locals recommend
A close coffee spot serving Stumptown coffee
A favorite taco & margarita spot.
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
342 locals recommend
A favorite taco & margarita spot.
Very good weekend brunch spot or some place to go for dinner.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division St
482 locals recommend
Very good weekend brunch spot or some place to go for dinner.
This place has large servings or good comfort food. Portland is a big brunch city, so there are usually lines to get in on a weekend- so don't arrive starving.
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi Ave
179 locals recommend
This place has large servings or good comfort food. Portland is a big brunch city, so there are usually lines to get in on a weekend- so don't arrive starving.
A pricier place but it has amazing food!
24 locals recommend
Gruner Restaurant
527 SW 12th Ave
24 locals recommend
A pricier place but it has amazing food!
Cute little creperie set inside a house turned little cozy eatery.
17 locals recommend
Le HAPPY Crêperie & Bar
1011 NW 16th Ave
17 locals recommend
Cute little creperie set inside a house turned little cozy eatery.
This is my favorite breakfast spot. When you are done you can swing by Mississippi Records around the corner.
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina Ave
240 locals recommend
This is my favorite breakfast spot. When you are done you can swing by Mississippi Records around the corner.

Essentials

Amazing grocery store that has something for everyone.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division St
974 locals recommend
Amazing grocery store that has something for everyone.

Drinks & Nightlife

A good little German beer and sausage spot.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi Ave
192 locals recommend
A good little German beer and sausage spot.
A house turned into a bar, it's a favorite go to.
34 locals recommend
Liberty Glass
938 N Cook St
34 locals recommend
A house turned into a bar, it's a favorite go to.
There are a few locations around the city but this is the closest to the house. Bahn Mi with whatever salad they have is a personal favorite.
33 locals recommend
Lardo
4090 North Williams Avenue
33 locals recommend
There are a few locations around the city but this is the closest to the house. Bahn Mi with whatever salad they have is a personal favorite.
Very excellent cocktails.
113 locals recommend
The Box Social
3971 N Williams Ave
113 locals recommend
Very excellent cocktails.
Not the worst dive bar, but if you're looking for nacho's, cheap beer, and shuffle board this is your spot.
102 locals recommend
Vendetta
4306 N Williams Ave
102 locals recommend
Not the worst dive bar, but if you're looking for nacho's, cheap beer, and shuffle board this is your spot.
After stopping at Powells, swing by here for a handcrafted cocktail.
53 locals recommend
Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk St
53 locals recommend
After stopping at Powells, swing by here for a handcrafted cocktail.

Arts & Culture

While you are in town, see who is playing. It's venue is downstairs making a little intimate space to see someone. If no one is playing that you like, it is still a fun spot to check out for a drink.
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside St
249 locals recommend
While you are in town, see who is playing. It's venue is downstairs making a little intimate space to see someone. If no one is playing that you like, it is still a fun spot to check out for a drink.
A cool venue to check out and see who is playing. Or you can go for a burger and a drink too.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
436 locals recommend
A cool venue to check out and see who is playing. Or you can go for a burger and a drink too.
If its cold and rainy stop in here for a movie. It's right next to Powells Bookstore and on Monday and Tuesday's movies are $5.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th Ave
136 locals recommend
If its cold and rainy stop in here for a movie. It's right next to Powells Bookstore and on Monday and Tuesday's movies are $5.
Cheap Movies, Pizza, and Beer/wine.
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside St
329 locals recommend
Cheap Movies, Pizza, and Beer/wine.

Everything Else

If you are coming to Portland you have probably already heard of Powell's. Amazing, large, bookstore.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
976 locals recommend
If you are coming to Portland you have probably already heard of Powell's. Amazing, large, bookstore.
Independent Record Label but also a place for local trendy artists to sell a few things.
48 locals recommend
Tender Loving Empire
525 NW 23rd Ave
48 locals recommend
Independent Record Label but also a place for local trendy artists to sell a few things.

Shopping

A fun eclectic shop. Cards, lotions, gadgets, old toys, etc.
27 locals recommend
Flutter
3948 N Mississippi Ave
27 locals recommend
A fun eclectic shop. Cards, lotions, gadgets, old toys, etc.
Selling candles, lotions, cookbooks, perfume, flowers, and such.
32 locals recommend
ink & peat - home + lifestyle
3808 N Williams Ave
32 locals recommend
Selling candles, lotions, cookbooks, perfume, flowers, and such.
If you like vinyl you should swing in here for a bit. You can listen to records with headphones on their provided turn tables.
52 locals recommend
Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina Ave
52 locals recommend
If you like vinyl you should swing in here for a bit. You can listen to records with headphones on their provided turn tables.