Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Oregon chef Jenn Louis — who was named a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2012 — combines global and Pacific Northwest influences at her Portland restaurant Lincoln.
33 locals recommend
Lincoln Restaurant
Oregon chef Jenn Louis — who was named a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2012 — combines global and Pacific Northwest influences at her Portland restaurant Lincoln.
One of the best coffee shops in town, with a rotating art show. Sip coffee, look at art. It's perfect.
50 locals recommend
Red E Café
1006 N Killingsworth StOne of the best coffee shops in town, with a rotating art show. Sip coffee, look at art. It's perfect.
McMenamin brothers renovated the historic Little Chapel of the Chimes (ca. 1932) into community gathering spot for everyone, young and old alike. Family friendly and great french fries.
45 locals recommend
McMenamins Chapel Pub
430 N Killingsworth StMcMenamin brothers renovated the historic Little Chapel of the Chimes (ca. 1932) into community gathering spot for everyone, young and old alike. Family friendly and great french fries.
Old Town Brewing
5201 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat pizza. They deliver on bicycles!
Starbucks
6003 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdIt's Starbucks.
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveBest tacos in town, just ask all the people in line.
Burgers, done simply and well. Limited menu but you don't need more.
49 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - Mississippi Ave
3747 N Mississippi AveBurgers, done simply and well. Limited menu but you don't need more.
Arbor Lodge Coffee
1507 N Rosa Parks WayGreat coffee and handmade lemonade.
Best people watching in the 'hood. Lovely coffee, really nice baristas.
197 locals recommend
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveBest people watching in the 'hood. Lovely coffee, really nice baristas.
Artisan ice cream. Brown ale bacon, lemon basil? Expect long lines, but it's worth it if you like to live on the edge.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StArtisan ice cream. Brown ale bacon, lemon basil? Expect long lines, but it's worth it if you like to live on the edge.
Ten local & sustainable food carts. Built on a eco-lot with native plant landscaping. The first permitted, purpose built food cart pod in PDX.
36 locals recommend
Mississippi Marketplace
4233 North Mississippi AvenueTen local & sustainable food carts. Built on a eco-lot with native plant landscaping. The first permitted, purpose built food cart pod in PDX.
Best breakfast including mimosas. Not overcrowded and good service.
12 locals recommend
Equinox Restaurant & Bar
830 N Shaver StBest breakfast including mimosas. Not overcrowded and good service.
Everything you are looking for: great people, service, beer, food, vinyl records and games on the big screen.
23 locals recommend
Turn! Turn! Turn!
8 NE Killingsworth StEverything you are looking for: great people, service, beer, food, vinyl records and games on the big screen.
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveBreakfast, excellent -- but be prepared to wait or go EARLY.
E'Njoni Cafe
910 N Killingsworth StEthiopian food serviced with injera. Great for vegetarians.
Tula Gluten Free Bakery Cafe
4943 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardGluten free Bakery with caramel salt cookies.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StPulled pork, green chile mac and cheese and frito pie.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StBring your dog, have a great beer and an awesome meal.
Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StBest pancakes ever. Wait in line or go on a weekday.
Ooh, Parisian type food with a fantastic bakery. Pretend you are on the rue de Alberta.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdOoh, Parisian type food with a fantastic bakery. Pretend you are on the rue de Alberta.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food; kathi roll and fried okra. Small plates.
Southern food done right; catfish and savory bread pudding. Great, great bar.
40 locals recommend
Bernie's Southern Bistro
Southern food done right; catfish and savory bread pudding. Great, great bar.
Go early or wait for an hour. Southern food -- it's totally worth it. Best chicken and waffles in town.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StGo early or wait for an hour. Southern food -- it's totally worth it. Best chicken and waffles in town.
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveGreat coffee, good vibe.
Ooh, best new brewpub in town. Try their nitro. Food is varied and tasty. Outdoor seating.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StOoh, best new brewpub in town. Try their nitro. Food is varied and tasty. Outdoor seating.
If you love cider (or even if you've never tried it), this is the place. Outdoor seating, great food (not typical burgers and beer). Cider tasting trays.
16 locals recommend
Bushwhacker Cider - Woodlawn
6800-6808 Northeast Durham AvenueIf you love cider (or even if you've never tried it), this is the place. Outdoor seating, great food (not typical burgers and beer). Cider tasting trays.
Serves ramen with housemade noodles. Good for carnivores, pescatarians, begans, gluten-phobic and children.
40 locals recommend
Boke Bowl
1028 SE Water AveServes ramen with housemade noodles. Good for carnivores, pescatarians, begans, gluten-phobic and children.
Cajun and Creole dishes. Locally sourced products and restaurant-smoked meats. Jambalaya, Po Boys, Catfish. And a full bar. Open 7 days a week.
66 locals recommend
Miss Delta Restaurant and Bar
3950 N Mississippi AveCajun and Creole dishes. Locally sourced products and restaurant-smoked meats. Jambalaya, Po Boys, Catfish. And a full bar. Open 7 days a week.
Known as "Montage," to the locals, this restaurant serves casual Cajun food. It's the place you go late at night, and definitely an experience if you want oysters!
59 locals recommend
Le Bistro Montage
301 SE Morrison StKnown as "Montage," to the locals, this restaurant serves casual Cajun food. It's the place you go late at night, and definitely an experience if you want oysters!
Because it's the best damn patisserie this side of the Atlantic. Exquisite French desserts, hand dipped chocolate and REAL MACARONS. Late night drinks or sweets, they also do a proper tapas bar as the patisserie is partnered with Bar Vivant. Has the best champagne and sparking wine list in the world (according to those who know).
63 locals recommend
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StBecause it's the best damn patisserie this side of the Atlantic. Exquisite French desserts, hand dipped chocolate and REAL MACARONS. Late night drinks or sweets, they also do a proper tapas bar as the patisserie is partnered with Bar Vivant. Has the best champagne and sparking wine list in the world (according to those who know).
Restaurant, bar, great views. They grow their vegetables on the roof. Love to go there for Happy Hour (but you HAVE TO BE THERE JUST BEFORE THEY OPEN AT 5:00), but it's only until 6pm (yes, that means happy hour is ONE HOUR). It's totally worth it if you want to sit outside on the patio, get a lovely cocktail and have a little nosh.
67 locals recommend
Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetRestaurant, bar, great views. They grow their vegetables on the roof. Love to go there for Happy Hour (but you HAVE TO BE THERE JUST BEFORE THEY OPEN AT 5:00), but it's only until 6pm (yes, that means happy hour is ONE HOUR). It's totally worth it if you want to sit outside on the patio, get a lovely cocktail and have a little nosh.
Gabriel Rucker is a food star and he deserves it. Get a reservation or try to get there early and sit at the bar. You can watch everything getting made by the best line cooks in the business.
112 locals recommend
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StGabriel Rucker is a food star and he deserves it. Get a reservation or try to get there early and sit at the bar. You can watch everything getting made by the best line cooks in the business.
New on the food scene. It's in an historic building across from Waterfront Park. South American inspired, lovely drinks. HH on Saturday/Sunday from 2-6pm!
29 locals recommend
Lechon
113 SW Naito PkwyNew on the food scene. It's in an historic building across from Waterfront Park. South American inspired, lovely drinks. HH on Saturday/Sunday from 2-6pm!
World Famous Spanish Coffee. Portland's oldest restaurant, specializing in traditional turkey dinner (really, Thanksgiving whenever you want it). But really, start at the bar or end there for the coffee. It's a show worth the price. HH is 4-6:30 and 9:30-Close. Reservations for dinner are recommended.
46 locals recommend
Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd AveWorld Famous Spanish Coffee. Portland's oldest restaurant, specializing in traditional turkey dinner (really, Thanksgiving whenever you want it). But really, start at the bar or end there for the coffee. It's a show worth the price. HH is 4-6:30 and 9:30-Close. Reservations for dinner are recommended.
Gabriel Rucker's other restaurant is actually somewhat better. Opened in 2010 they stay open until midnight and the food is awesome. It's easier to get into than LePigeon, and some of the food is the same. A great place for LUNCH.
52 locals recommend
Little Bird Bistro
215 SW 6th AveGabriel Rucker's other restaurant is actually somewhat better. Opened in 2010 they stay open until midnight and the food is awesome. It's easier to get into than LePigeon, and some of the food is the same. A great place for LUNCH.
Famous wings, now they are in LA and NYC. But go to this one first. And then try out Pok Pok Noi.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StFamous wings, now they are in LA and NYC. But go to this one first. And then try out Pok Pok Noi.
Another great ice cream shop, actually I like it better than Salt and Straw. No long lines, amazing ice cream. Started out as a cart at the Farmer's Market, now a shop on Mississippi. Get an ice cream sandwich (made with fresh chocolate chip cookies). Share it.
125 locals recommend
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveAnother great ice cream shop, actually I like it better than Salt and Straw. No long lines, amazing ice cream. Started out as a cart at the Farmer's Market, now a shop on Mississippi. Get an ice cream sandwich (made with fresh chocolate chip cookies). Share it.
People line up for these gourmet donuts. Interesting flavor combinations and great coffee.
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StPeople line up for these gourmet donuts. Interesting flavor combinations and great coffee.
Voodoo Doughnuts is an independent doughnut shop based in Portland, known for its unusual doughnuts, eclectic decor, and iconic pink boxes featuring the company logo and illustrations of voodoo priests. There is ALWAYS a line at this location. Do what locals do: Head to the Voodoo Doughnut Too, at 1501 NE Davis, where the doughnuts are the same and there is usually no line. Both locations are open 24 hours.
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveVoodoo Doughnuts is an independent doughnut shop based in Portland, known for its unusual doughnuts, eclectic decor, and iconic pink boxes featuring the company logo and illustrations of voodoo priests. There is ALWAYS a line at this location. Do what locals do: Head to the Voodoo Doughnut Too, at 1501 NE Davis, where the doughnuts are the same and there is usually no line. Both locations are open 24 hours.
There are several Stumptown locations and many places serve their brew. Go to the headquarters and do the tasting menu. The roastery, offices, training rooms and Green Coffee team all work side-by-side in this former lumber factory. You can also schedule a tour or learn about how to make the perfect cup by taking a class.
13 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters Tasting Bar
100 Southeast Salmon StreetThere are several Stumptown locations and many places serve their brew. Go to the headquarters and do the tasting menu. The roastery, offices, training rooms and Green Coffee team all work side-by-side in this former lumber factory. You can also schedule a tour or learn about how to make the perfect cup by taking a class.
When you see a simple menu like Coava's, you know they take pride in the quality of their coffee. There are only five things on their menu - coffee, espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, and latte. Coava roasts their own beans and after trying their coffee, I ended up buying two bags to take home with me. I love the warehouse feel of this place. There's so much open space in contrast to most coffee places these days. Also, the baristas here are the friendliest baristas you'll ever meet!
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StWhen you see a simple menu like Coava's, you know they take pride in the quality of their coffee. There are only five things on their menu - coffee, espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, and latte. Coava roasts their own beans and after trying their coffee, I ended up buying two bags to take home with me. I love the warehouse feel of this place. There's so much open space in contrast to most coffee places these days. Also, the baristas here are the friendliest baristas you'll ever meet!
Because you just want to have a donut and coffee (the old fashioned? the maple bar? the cherry frosted cake donut?) or go in the afternoon and evening for ICE CREAM.
43 locals recommend
Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StBecause you just want to have a donut and coffee (the old fashioned? the maple bar? the cherry frosted cake donut?) or go in the afternoon and evening for ICE CREAM.
Restaurant, bar, brewery, hotel, soaking tub. You'll find something there that you love. (They even have a cigar bar.) It's a renovated elementary school and has a great vibe and movies.
91 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AveRestaurant, bar, brewery, hotel, soaking tub. You'll find something there that you love. (They even have a cigar bar.) It's a renovated elementary school and has a great vibe and movies.
Drinks & Nightlife
A "concept" bar that actually works, the Florida Room has become a popular No Po hangout. The Florida Room is every bit the '50s dive bar only cleaner, with much better food.
45 locals recommend
Florida Room
435 N Killingsworth StA "concept" bar that actually works, the Florida Room has become a popular No Po hangout. The Florida Room is every bit the '50s dive bar only cleaner, with much better food.
Best local brewer in the neighborhood. Great food, rotating beers and ciders and a lively atmosphere. Just a short walk away.
96 locals recommend
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveBest local brewer in the neighborhood. Great food, rotating beers and ciders and a lively atmosphere. Just a short walk away.
Genuine German bier pub with the best outdoor seating in town. On a sunny day, this deck is packed. Co-located with many food carts.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGenuine German bier pub with the best outdoor seating in town. On a sunny day, this deck is packed. Co-located with many food carts.
Lovely upscale bar with tasty appetizers and quiet setting. A beautiful atmosphere.
124 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveLovely upscale bar with tasty appetizers and quiet setting. A beautiful atmosphere.
Happy hour is 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Second Monday of the month, from 6 p.m. to close, each craft beer you order comes with one complimentary slice of bacon that's been cured in-house.
97 locals recommend
Saraveza
1004 N Killingsworth StHappy hour is 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Second Monday of the month, from 6 p.m. to close, each craft beer you order comes with one complimentary slice of bacon that's been cured in-house.
Intimate wine bar with outdoor seating in the summer.
9 locals recommend
Spoke & Vine - Wine Bar and Bottleshop
1451 North Skidmore StreetIntimate wine bar with outdoor seating in the summer.
A great friend owns this little bar. An excellent place for a beer or whiskey and some delightful seasonal food. Outside seating in the summer.
99 locals recommend
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveA great friend owns this little bar. An excellent place for a beer or whiskey and some delightful seasonal food. Outside seating in the summer.
Millions of choices of whiskey. Okay, not millions but I dare you to try them all. And they have bison burgers.
147 locals recommend
The Old Gold
2105 N Killingsworth StMillions of choices of whiskey. Okay, not millions but I dare you to try them all. And they have bison burgers.
Everything Else
Peninsula Park is a formally designed neighborhood park, (early 1900s). It includes the city's first public rose garden and first community center, a historically designated gazebo, and sport fields.
151 locals recommend
Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkPeninsula Park is a formally designed neighborhood park, (early 1900s). It includes the city's first public rose garden and first community center, a historically designated gazebo, and sport fields.
North Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of stores, bars and restaurants; the acclaimed eateries and bars on up-and-coming North Williams are just half a mile away.
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueNorth Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of stores, bars and restaurants; the acclaimed eateries and bars on up-and-coming North Williams are just half a mile away.
Electric Bicycle Rental
4 hours: $35
8 hours: $50
24 hours: $70
3 days: $105
14 locals recommend
The eBike Store, Inc
809 N Rosa Parks WayElectric Bicycle Rental
4 hours: $35
8 hours: $50
24 hours: $70
3 days: $105
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette BlvdOnly a mile away, go watch a Pilots soccer game.
Cascade Campus of the largest community college in the state.
10 locals recommend
Portland Community College Cascade
705 N Killingsworth StCascade Campus of the largest community college in the state.
Essentials
Local organic grocery store. Great deli and bakery, wine and beer. Easy walk from the house.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveLocal organic grocery store. Great deli and bakery, wine and beer. Easy walk from the house.
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdThe closest grocery store is just a few blocks away.
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StGroceries, furniture, cameras, lottery tickets -- whatever you want.
Shopping
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveThis corner has it all, including Walgreen's Pharmacy.
Great shop has lightly used, quality clothing for women and girls who embody the “North Portland style.”
17 locals recommend
Button
6517 N Interstate AveGreat shop has lightly used, quality clothing for women and girls who embody the “North Portland style.”
Their new shop is a design collective with workshops upstairs and a 2,000-square-foot, ground-level showroom featuring the new, reclaimed and recycled creations.
40 locals recommend
Beam & Anchor
2710 N Interstate AveTheir new shop is a design collective with workshops upstairs and a 2,000-square-foot, ground-level showroom featuring the new, reclaimed and recycled creations.
Arts & Culture
The Alberta Rose Theatre first opened as a movie house in 1927. The charming 280-seat space hosts live music every week, as well as occasional plays and films. Beer, wine and limited menu.
136 locals recommend
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StThe Alberta Rose Theatre first opened as a movie house in 1927. The charming 280-seat space hosts live music every week, as well as occasional plays and films. Beer, wine and limited menu.
Great small town theater in a big city. Cheap tickets and real popcorn; beer and pizza too.
87 locals recommend
St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StGreat small town theater in a big city. Cheap tickets and real popcorn; beer and pizza too.
Entertainment & Activities
Music venue built, owned, and operated by musicians. The venue offers show-goers incredible acoustics. Bar Bar sprung up on the sunny side the of Venue. It is home to one of the best burgers in town.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveMusic venue built, owned, and operated by musicians. The venue offers show-goers incredible acoustics. Bar Bar sprung up on the sunny side the of Venue. It is home to one of the best burgers in town.
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StLive music almost every day of the week.
Portland Rock Gym
21 Northeast 12th AvenueRainy day? Perfect activity.
For the adventurous types, if it's a rainy day -- this is a great challenge. Also, general rock climbing with ropes available.
21 locals recommend
Circuit Bouldering Gym NE
410 NE 17th AveFor the adventurous types, if it's a rainy day -- this is a great challenge. Also, general rock climbing with ropes available.
It's iconic and wonderful and independent. Saved from wreckage by neighborhood leaders.
231 locals recommend
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdIt's iconic and wonderful and independent. Saved from wreckage by neighborhood leaders.
$4 movies and real popcorn, pizza and beer. My favorite movie theater.
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside St$4 movies and real popcorn, pizza and beer. My favorite movie theater.
Over 90 of the best arcade games from the past four decades, all in an authentic gameroom environment. Original cabinets, original gameplay and original quarter slots, just like you remember! Donkey Kong, Mario Bros, Ms. Pacman, etc. Plus PINBALL -- like 30 Pinball machines!
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveOver 90 of the best arcade games from the past four decades, all in an authentic gameroom environment. Original cabinets, original gameplay and original quarter slots, just like you remember! Donkey Kong, Mario Bros, Ms. Pacman, etc. Plus PINBALL -- like 30 Pinball machines!