Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AveLocal non-profit brewery and restaurant
A bar and parlor in a cozy Victorian architectural house. They offer twelve beers on tap, a full bar, late night food, and DJs nightly. Minors allowed until 9pm.
54 locals recommend
Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech StA bar and parlor in a cozy Victorian architectural house. They offer twelve beers on tap, a full bar, late night food, and DJs nightly. Minors allowed until 9pm.
A cozy, warm, romantic neighborhood bar with well made, artisanal cocktails, a sophisticated wine list, a sampling of beers and nice little tasty bites.
113 locals recommend
The Box Social
3971 N Williams AveA cozy, warm, romantic neighborhood bar with well made, artisanal cocktails, a sophisticated wine list, a sampling of beers and nice little tasty bites.
Maui's
3508 N Williams AveCome for the cool staff and cheap drinks. Pool, ping pong, pinball.
This is about as hipster as it gets. Cool bar, cool people, good tacos, lovely garden patio, live music.
42 locals recommend
The Waypost
3120 N Williams AveThis is about as hipster as it gets. Cool bar, cool people, good tacos, lovely garden patio, live music.
Wine bar offers a selection of affordable wines. Menu includes a selection of salads, panini sandwiches and a really tasty truffle oil mac and cheese. Beautiful wood interiors in a historic building.
11 locals recommend
WineUp On WIlliams
Wine bar offers a selection of affordable wines. Menu includes a selection of salads, panini sandwiches and a really tasty truffle oil mac and cheese. Beautiful wood interiors in a historic building.
Voted Oregonian’s 2013 Restaurant of the Year! To enjoy the Argentine inspired Portland food get there early to put in your name to get a table. They don't take a reservations.
192 locals recommend
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdVoted Oregonian’s 2013 Restaurant of the Year! To enjoy the Argentine inspired Portland food get there early to put in your name to get a table. They don't take a reservations.
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveGreat tacos! Must go.
Shopping
Unique hand-made hand bags and accessories made from waterproof faux-leather with graphic applique stitched details. Put a bird on it!
23 locals recommend
Queen Bee Creations
3961 N Williams AveUnique hand-made hand bags and accessories made from waterproof faux-leather with graphic applique stitched details. Put a bird on it!
A book lover's paradise, the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StA book lover's paradise, the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million new and used books.
Microcosm Publishing
2752 N Williams AveFunky publishing company that sells lots of bike stuff.
Nike Community Store
2650 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDiscounted Nike merchandize.
Lloyd Center
2201 Lloyd CenterNearest large mall. Note no sales tax in Oregon!
Food Scene
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveLife of Pie--Great Pizza. They make their own fresh cheese!
World renowned for their unusual topping such as Captain Crunch, Fruit Loops, and bacon, and a little voodoo magic in every doughnut.
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveWorld renowned for their unusual topping such as Captain Crunch, Fruit Loops, and bacon, and a little voodoo magic in every doughnut.
This is the east side Voodoo Doughnut shop. Same great doughnuts with less of a wait.
125 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Davis
1501 NE Davis StThis is the east side Voodoo Doughnut shop. Same great doughnuts with less of a wait.
Great nationally distributed brewery within walking distance! Take a free brewery tour. Contact the brewery to make a reservation.
45 locals recommend
The Widmer Brothers Brewery
929 N Russell StGreat nationally distributed brewery within walking distance! Take a free brewery tour. Contact the brewery to make a reservation.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StAmazing hand-made ice-cream!
Bridges Café & Catering
2716 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSolid brunch without the wait.
A small wood fired restaurant dedicated to providing a warm, aesthetic celebration of the seasons.
92 locals recommend
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdA small wood fired restaurant dedicated to providing a warm, aesthetic celebration of the seasons.
Best brunch in town! Be sure to order the Potatoes Bravas with over easy eggs & aioli. Many other choices and dinner menu too.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StBest brunch in town! Be sure to order the Potatoes Bravas with over easy eggs & aioli. Many other choices and dinner menu too.
Peruvian street food -– fresh, flavorful including empanadas, snacks, sandwiches, salads, soups, plates and cocktails, served in a bustling environment.
23 locals recommend
Las Primas
3971 N Williams AvePeruvian street food -– fresh, flavorful including empanadas, snacks, sandwiches, salads, soups, plates and cocktails, served in a bustling environment.
Cha Cha Cha Mexican Taqueria
3808 North Williams AvenueWholesome Mexican food.
World-class organic beer and fresh food in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. We are located in the ecologically-minded ecoFLATS Building on the North Williams “bike-highway”.
96 locals recommend
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveWorld-class organic beer and fresh food in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. We are located in the ecologically-minded ecoFLATS Building on the North Williams “bike-highway”.
Now you can have that killer Pastrami with you Old-fashioned or Martini.
16 locals recommend
Kenny & Zukes Deli Bar
3901 North Williams AvenueNow you can have that killer Pastrami with you Old-fashioned or Martini.
Lompoc Brewing strives to bring you quality craft brews in a friendly, neighborhood environment and great food. We brew six flavorful year-round beers, plus a ridiculous number of seasonals.
48 locals recommend
Lompoc Brewing/5th Quadrant
3901 North Williams AvenueLompoc Brewing strives to bring you quality craft brews in a friendly, neighborhood environment and great food. We brew six flavorful year-round beers, plus a ridiculous number of seasonals.
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveGreat coffee and a good place to people watch.
featuring farm direct oysters and flavorful Cajun & Creole cuisine. Sometimes they have live jazz music while you eat.
50 locals recommend
60 Minutes to Escape
134 SE Taylor Stfeaturing farm direct oysters and flavorful Cajun & Creole cuisine. Sometimes they have live jazz music while you eat.
A small batch ice cream shop featuring ice cream and sorbets made from scratch and frozen with liquid nitrogen, a process which allows our ice cream to be frozen much faster than with a traditional
31 locals recommend
What's the Scoop?
3540 N Williams AveA small batch ice cream shop featuring ice cream and sorbets made from scratch and frozen with liquid nitrogen, a process which allows our ice cream to be frozen much faster than with a traditional
Grab pizza by the slice. Offering a gluten free crust option for whole pies.
13 locals recommend
pizza a go-go
3240 North Williams AvenueGrab pizza by the slice. Offering a gluten free crust option for whole pies.
Good coffee, tea, beer, wine, pastries, and bagels. They have a nice covered outdoor patio with heat lamps!
51 locals recommend
TwentySix Cafe
2723 NE 7th AveGood coffee, tea, beer, wine, pastries, and bagels. They have a nice covered outdoor patio with heat lamps!
This coffee shop has wood benches & an art-adorned brick wall. In addition to coffee, they have excellent bagels, pastries & sandwiches
13 locals recommend
H5O Bistro & Bar
50 SW Morrison StThis coffee shop has wood benches & an art-adorned brick wall. In addition to coffee, they have excellent bagels, pastries & sandwiches
Great sandwiches and cool bar! Also a good place to wait while you are waiting for a table at Toro Bravo or Ox.
24 locals recommend
Bunk Bar Wonder
128 NE Russell StGreat sandwiches and cool bar! Also a good place to wait while you are waiting for a table at Toro Bravo or Ox.
Russell St. BBQ (Belmont)
4246 SE Belmont StGood BBQ!
Spanish-style dishes and small plates with layered and complex flavors. They don't take reservations, so get their early to put your name down on their walk-in list.
179 locals recommend
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StSpanish-style dishes and small plates with layered and complex flavors. They don't take reservations, so get their early to put your name down on their walk-in list.
Lardo
4090 North Williams AvenueSandwich shop that worships at the altar of bovine & swine. Pig Out!
Everything Else
Local park to walk to. It has a basketball court, playground, multiple playing fields, dog-park, BBQ pits,
92 locals recommend
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StLocal park to walk to. It has a basketball court, playground, multiple playing fields, dog-park, BBQ pits,
Great neighborhood with many shops, restaurants, bars, and music.
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueGreat neighborhood with many shops, restaurants, bars, and music.
The Alberta Arts Neighborhood. Great restaurants, shops, art studios, bars, and Last Thursday Festival!
117 locals recommend
Northeast Alberta Street
Northeast Alberta StreetThe Alberta Arts Neighborhood. Great restaurants, shops, art studios, bars, and Last Thursday Festival!
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOregon Convention Center
Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
2801 N Gantenbein AveChildren's Hospital.
Local Hospital and Emergency Room, just in case or if you are visiting loved ones.
32 locals recommend
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
2801 N Gantenbein AveLocal Hospital and Emergency Room, just in case or if you are visiting loved ones.
Great indoor pool, jacuzzi, work out room, ping pong. Open to the public and one can purchase a drop-in pass.
19 locals recommend
Matt Dishman Community Center & Pool
77 NE Knott StGreat indoor pool, jacuzzi, work out room, ping pong. Open to the public and one can purchase a drop-in pass.
barre3
4015 N Williams AveBallet and Pilates workout.
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StFresh bread, cafe, and more.
Great and lively local park with fun play structures and turf for the kiddos!
12 locals recommend
Dawson Park
1 N Stanton StGreat and lively local park with fun play structures and turf for the kiddos!
Arts & Culture
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGreat music venue to see up and coming artists!
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StHome of the Portland Trailblazers!
The Secret Society is a 1907 Victorian-era hall with a rich history. It hosts diverse artists and musicians and events. Check out its event calendar. It has a very cozy bar too!
85 locals recommend
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StThe Secret Society is a 1907 Victorian-era hall with a rich history. It hosts diverse artists and musicians and events. Check out its event calendar. It has a very cozy bar too!
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StMusic Venue has many talented and popular artists play.
Essentials
Great natural food store that sources many local vendors. They have wonderful hot food, bakery, deli and more.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StGreat natural food store that sources many local vendors. They have wonderful hot food, bakery, deli and more.
Entertainment & Activities
Serving nutritious and quality food and full bar, while also providing a creative play-space for the kids, Poa is one of those rare places where parents can still feel like adults.
44 locals recommend
Poa Café
4025 N Williams AveServing nutritious and quality food and full bar, while also providing a creative play-space for the kids, Poa is one of those rare places where parents can still feel like adults.