Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

If it's raining outside, take the elevator right outside my apartment to "L" the ground level. Coava coffee's back entrance is the first retail door you see after exiting the elevator. ~ 1 min walk
7 locals recommend
Coava Coffee Roasters
1171 SW Jefferson St
7 locals recommend
If it's raining outside, take the elevator right outside my apartment to "L" the ground level. Coava coffee's back entrance is the first retail door you see after exiting the elevator. ~ 1 min walk
Small counter-serve nook at Portland Art Museum with locally sourced treats & a seasonal coffee selection. ~ 2 min walk ------ Closed on Mon, Opens at 10AM Sun
Museum Grounds Cafe
1219 SW Park Ave
Small counter-serve nook at Portland Art Museum with locally sourced treats & a seasonal coffee selection. ~ 2 min walk ------ Closed on Mon, Opens at 10AM Sun
Stylish locally owned coffee roaster & cafe. Serves their own brand of roasted coffee (individual bags available to purchase) ~ 5 min walk ------ Closed Sat & Sun
95 locals recommend
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams Ave
95 locals recommend
Stylish locally owned coffee roaster & cafe. Serves their own brand of roasted coffee (individual bags available to purchase) ~ 5 min walk ------ Closed Sat & Sun
Casual Italian dishes & specialty espresso drinks are served at this spacious, sophisticated cafe. ~ 5 min walk
15 locals recommend
Caffe Umbria
303 NW 12th Ave
15 locals recommend
Casual Italian dishes & specialty espresso drinks are served at this spacious, sophisticated cafe. ~ 5 min walk
Bright, contemporary cafe & micro-roaster serving seasonal coffees, homemade syrups & baked goods. ~ 5 min walk
171 locals recommend
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta St
171 locals recommend
Bright, contemporary cafe & micro-roaster serving seasonal coffees, homemade syrups & baked goods. ~ 5 min walk
Hip diner with chic flourishes serving inventive American breakfast staples plus desserts. ~ 3 min walk ------ Closes at 2PM Sat-Sun/ 3PM M-F
7 locals recommend
The Daily Feast
837 SW 11th Ave
7 locals recommend
Hip diner with chic flourishes serving inventive American breakfast staples plus desserts. ~ 3 min walk ------ Closes at 2PM Sat-Sun/ 3PM M-F
Tranquil, antique-lined space where kimono-clad servers offer coffee, tea & light Japanese nibbles. ~ 2 min walk
13 locals recommend
Behind The Museum Cafe
1229 SW 10th Ave
13 locals recommend
Tranquil, antique-lined space where kimono-clad servers offer coffee, tea & light Japanese nibbles. ~ 2 min walk
This stylish spot in the Paramount Hotel features a New American restaurant & whiskey bar. Brunch served daily. ~ 5 min walk ------ Closes 10AM-11AM & 2PM-3PM daily
Swank Restaurant
808 SW Taylor St
This stylish spot in the Paramount Hotel features a New American restaurant & whiskey bar. Brunch served daily. ~ 5 min walk ------ Closes 10AM-11AM & 2PM-3PM daily
Informal diner spot for espresso & American fare next to the park. Outdoor seating is popular during the summer. ~ 6 min walk
Park Avenue Cafe
1535 SW Park Ave
Informal diner spot for espresso & American fare next to the park. Outdoor seating is popular during the summer. ~ 6 min walk
Small, casual spot for counter-serve breakfast, burgers & sandwiches. You can substitute grilled cheese for a bun. ~ 7 min walk
14 locals recommend
Brunch Box
620 SW 9th Ave.
14 locals recommend
Small, casual spot for counter-serve breakfast, burgers & sandwiches. You can substitute grilled cheese for a bun. ~ 7 min walk
Counter-serve chain with Asian-accented vegan fare. Kitchen adheres to no meat, eggs or dairy in any dishes. ~ 3 min walk ------ Closed Mon
Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine
1239 SW Jefferson St
Counter-serve chain with Asian-accented vegan fare. Kitchen adheres to no meat, eggs or dairy in any dishes. ~ 3 min walk ------ Closed Mon
Inspired by picnics, this American eatery offers sandwiches & other casual fare under high ceilings. ~ 5 min walk ------ Closed Sun, Closes 3PM-5PM daily
7 locals recommend
Picnic House
723 SW Salmon St
7 locals recommend
Inspired by picnics, this American eatery offers sandwiches & other casual fare under high ceilings. ~ 5 min walk ------ Closed Sun, Closes 3PM-5PM daily
Food Carts! Food options including, but not limited to Thai, Mediterranean, Sushi, Gyros, and Grilled Cheese.
30 locals recommend
Alder St Food Cart Pod
Southwest Harvey Milk Street
30 locals recommend
Food Carts! Food options including, but not limited to Thai, Mediterranean, Sushi, Gyros, and Grilled Cheese.
Refined Japanese dishes, plus bento boxes, served in an airy space with a sophisticated design. ~ 2 min walk ------ Closes 2:30PM-5PM, Closed Sun, M, Tu
Shizuku
1235 SW Jefferson St
Refined Japanese dishes, plus bento boxes, served in an airy space with a sophisticated design. ~ 2 min walk ------ Closes 2:30PM-5PM, Closed Sun, M, Tu
Contemporary spot for locally sourced seafood & wine in an upbeat, stylish setting. ~ 4 min walk
20 locals recommend
Southpark Seafood
901 SW Salmon St
20 locals recommend
Contemporary spot for locally sourced seafood & wine in an upbeat, stylish setting. ~ 4 min walk
Longtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines. ~ 4 min walk ------ Opens at 4PM Sat & Sun
36 locals recommend
Higgins
1239 SW Broadway
36 locals recommend
Longtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines. ~ 4 min walk ------ Opens at 4PM Sat & Sun
Local Italian bistro chain, specializing in classic & contemporary pastas, with gluten-free options. ~ 5 min walk ------ Opens 3PM Sun
38 locals recommend
Pastini
2027 SE Division St
38 locals recommend
Local Italian bistro chain, specializing in classic & contemporary pastas, with gluten-free options. ~ 5 min walk ------ Opens 3PM Sun
Seafood, steaks & wine served in an elegant dining room with park views & a bustling happy hour. ~ 6 min walk ------ Opens at 3PM
7 locals recommend
RingSide Fish House
7 locals recommend
Seafood, steaks & wine served in an elegant dining room with park views & a bustling happy hour. ~ 6 min walk ------ Opens at 3PM
Warm space for British & Irish-inspired comfort food & drinks in the historic Ladd Carriage House. ~ 5 min walk ------ Opens 5PM Sat, Closes 2PM Sun
21 locals recommend
Raven & Rose
1331 SW Broadway
21 locals recommend
Warm space for British & Irish-inspired comfort food & drinks in the historic Ladd Carriage House. ~ 5 min walk ------ Opens 5PM Sat, Closes 2PM Sun
This colorful frozen-yogurt shop with artsy decor features many flavors & a large toppings bar. ~ 5 min walk
TartBerry
915 SW 9th Ave.
This colorful frozen-yogurt shop with artsy decor features many flavors & a large toppings bar. ~ 5 min walk
Cute bakery selling, cupcakes, cakes, sweet & savory treats and ice cream. Goods baked fresh daily! ~ 6 min walk ------ Opens 11AM Sun
9 locals recommend
Saint Cupcake
1138 SW Morrison St
9 locals recommend
Cute bakery selling, cupcakes, cakes, sweet & savory treats and ice cream. Goods baked fresh daily! ~ 6 min walk ------ Opens 11AM Sun
Gluten free & vegan pastries handmade with love since 2010. Cafe also serves sandwiches, soups & cocktails. ~ 7 min walk
27 locals recommend
Petunia's Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th Ave
27 locals recommend
Gluten free & vegan pastries handmade with love since 2010. Cafe also serves sandwiches, soups & cocktails. ~ 7 min walk
Scoop shop selling freshly made, handcrafted ice cream sandwiches in unusual flavors. ~ 9 min walk
125 locals recommend
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Ave
125 locals recommend
Scoop shop selling freshly made, handcrafted ice cream sandwiches in unusual flavors. ~ 9 min walk
Fast service donut shop with a variety of uniquely flavored donuts, pastries, and famous donut holes. ~ 5 min walk
Sesame Donuts
6990 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Fast service donut shop with a variety of uniquely flavored donuts, pastries, and famous donut holes. ~ 5 min walk
Open-late Pizza Shop, take-out only ~ 2 min walk
21st Century Pizza
1221 SW Jefferson St
Open-late Pizza Shop, take-out only ~ 2 min walk
Variety of organic Juices, acai bowls ~ 8 min walk - Closed Sun
60 locals recommend
Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne Blvd
60 locals recommend
Variety of organic Juices, acai bowls ~ 8 min walk - Closed Sun

Drinks & Nightlife

Fish dishes with French flair, plus cocktails, from an acclaimed chef at the iconic Heathman Hotel. ~ 5 min walk
Headwaters
1001 Southwest Broadway
Fish dishes with French flair, plus cocktails, from an acclaimed chef at the iconic Heathman Hotel. ~ 5 min walk
Lively pub features an array of Dutch, Swiss & French street signs, pub fare and famous McMenamins ales. ~ 4 min walk
9 locals recommend
McMenamins Market Street Pub
1526 SW 10th Ave
9 locals recommend
Lively pub features an array of Dutch, Swiss & French street signs, pub fare and famous McMenamins ales. ~ 4 min walk
1920s-inspired cocktail spot with a vintage vibe offering refined small plates in classy surrounds. ~ 5 min walk ---- Closed Sun, Opens at 3PM
9 locals recommend
Barlow
737 SW Salmon St
9 locals recommend
1920s-inspired cocktail spot with a vintage vibe offering refined small plates in classy surrounds. ~ 5 min walk ---- Closed Sun, Opens at 3PM
New American restaurant with a fresh farm-to-table menu, an extensive whiskey list and speciality cocktails. ~ 6 min walk
Swine Moonshine & Whisky Bar
808 SW Taylor St
New American restaurant with a fresh farm-to-table menu, an extensive whiskey list and speciality cocktails. ~ 6 min walk
Full-service brewpub on college campus with grub, beer & outdoor seating. Serves their own blend of ales. ~ 8 min walk
12 locals recommend
Rogue Hall
1717 SW Park Ave
12 locals recommend
Full-service brewpub on college campus with grub, beer & outdoor seating. Serves their own blend of ales. ~ 8 min walk

Arts & Culture

Exhibits that spark creativity and learning in a modern facility. 42,000 works of art + the Northwest Film Center. Walk, 2 min
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
785 locals recommend
Exhibits that spark creativity and learning in a modern facility. 42,000 works of art + the Northwest Film Center. Walk, 2 min
Edwardian-style, 880-seat theater hosting a variety of arts & culture events. Located in: Portland'5 Centers for the Arts. ~ 5 min walk
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
Edwardian-style, 880-seat theater hosting a variety of arts & culture events. Located in: Portland'5 Centers for the Arts. ~ 5 min walk
Ground-level main stage & basement studio hosting classical & contemporary plays & musicals. Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 3 stops, 10 min
90 locals recommend
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th Ave
90 locals recommend
Ground-level main stage & basement studio hosting classical & contemporary plays & musicals. Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 3 stops, 10 min

Shopping

Upscale, urban shopping mall in downtown Portland, Oregon. It consists of four blocks of retail, dining & parking. Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 1 stop, 10 min
121 locals recommend
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th Ave
121 locals recommend
Upscale, urban shopping mall in downtown Portland, Oregon. It consists of four blocks of retail, dining & parking. Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 1 stop, 10 min
Dubbed Powell's City of Books, claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 3 stops, 10 min
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
976 locals recommend
Dubbed Powell's City of Books, claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world. Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 3 stops, 10 min

Essentials

197 locals recommend
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson St
197 locals recommend
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
630 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand. ~6 min walk
21 locals recommend
Regal Fox Tower 10
846 SW Park Ave
21 locals recommend
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand. ~6 min walk
Contemporary Theater that's 21+ in evenings offers up indie films, recliners. Food & wine delivered to seats. Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop -- North 2 stops, 8 min
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th Ave
136 locals recommend
Contemporary Theater that's 21+ in evenings offers up indie films, recliners. Food & wine delivered to seats. Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop -- North 2 stops, 8 min

Parks & Nature

This park is a lively urban plaza next to a movie theater, restaurants and shops. Features include a giant chess game, seating areas a large fountain, and a distinctive glass canopy. Events are regularly scheduled here during the summer.
20 locals recommend
Director Park
815 SW Park Ave
20 locals recommend
This park is a lively urban plaza next to a movie theater, restaurants and shops. Features include a giant chess game, seating areas a large fountain, and a distinctive glass canopy. Events are regularly scheduled here during the summer.
Impressive concrete park with a large concrete fountain as the main feature. In 1999 when it was built, this park was awarded a medallion from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Great place to marvel at the fountain and relax.
15 locals recommend
Ira Keller Fountain Park
Southwest Clay Street
15 locals recommend
Impressive concrete park with a large concrete fountain as the main feature. In 1999 when it was built, this park was awarded a medallion from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Great place to marvel at the fountain and relax.
The largest park in downtown, stretching 36.59-acres. The expansive green space runs along Willamette River and showcases a large fountain. Bike trails line the whole park and make this a popular place to ride a bike or jog alongside the water.
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito Pkwy
212 locals recommend
The largest park in downtown, stretching 36.59-acres. The expansive green space runs along Willamette River and showcases a large fountain. Bike trails line the whole park and make this a popular place to ride a bike or jog alongside the water.