Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Closest coffee shop, but there are so many more nearby, you could try a different one every day for a week.
28 locals recommend
Oui Presse
1740 SE Hawthorne BlvdClosest coffee shop, but there are so many more nearby, you could try a different one every day for a week.
Great bread and pastries
Sandwiches and salads
Coffee too
58 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery - Hawthorne cafe
2230 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat bread and pastries
Sandwiches and salads
Coffee too
HOTLIPS Pizza - Hawthorne
2211 SE Hawthorne BlvdLots of choices for slices
Housemade fruit sodas
Roasted veggie sandwich with feta on chewy Greek pita
19 locals recommend
Riyadh's Lebanese Restaurant
1318 SE Hawthorne BlvdRoasted veggie sandwich with feta on chewy Greek pita
One of the earliest food cart pods in Portland. I like the crepes, both savory and sweet.
63 locals recommend
Cartopia
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the earliest food cart pods in Portland. I like the crepes, both savory and sweet.
Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th AveArepas are corn (good for gluten-free folks)
My niece has celiac disease, so truly gluten-free, dedicated facilities like this one are important to our family.
33 locals recommend
New Cascadia Traditional
2502 Southeast Division StreetMy niece has celiac disease, so truly gluten-free, dedicated facilities like this one are important to our family.
Que Pasa Cantina
1408 SE 12th AveGood Mexican food
Cubo
3106 SE Hawthorne BlvdLove the bowls and maduros (sweet fried plantains)
Palio Dessert and Espresso
1996 SE Ladd AveIn the heart of Ladd's Addition
Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StSo many coffee shops to try
None of the carts sell coffee, but Tiny's is right next door.
19 locals recommend
Tiny's Coffee South East
1412 SE 12th AveNone of the carts sell coffee, but Tiny's is right next door.
Elevator Cafe & Commons
Bring your laptop to fit in.
Floyd's Coffee Shop
1412 SE Morrison StYet another coffee shop within walking distance.
Zell's Cafe
1300 Southeast Morrison StreetTiny scones as an appetizer while you wait.
For the full on, line-out-the-door Portland restaurant experience. The food is good, but don't go too hungry.
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardFor the full on, line-out-the-door Portland restaurant experience. The food is good, but don't go too hungry.
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StA POPULAR (long line) brunch spot.
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveTasty and healthy bowls, burritos, smoothies
The dork (duck and pork) slider, but they don't always have it.
Sweet potato not fries
42 locals recommend
Dick's Kitchen SE
The dork (duck and pork) slider, but they don't always have it.
Sweet potato not fries
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StBetter than Voodoo Doughnuts
Ice cream in incredibly interesting flavors, and they let you taste them before you decide
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIce cream in incredibly interesting flavors, and they let you taste them before you decide
Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StThe best biscuits!
Devil's Dill Sandwich Shop
1711 SE Hawthorne BlvdTake out and late night delivery
Drinks & Nightlife
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StAladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveSo many great acts
Recently renovated former high school now a hip venue for all kinds of bands
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StRecently renovated former high school now a hip venue for all kinds of bands
Entertainment & Activities
Artichoke Community Music
2007 SE Powell BlvdFolk music
Only $5 on Friday nights for 4 short acts
Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardCheaper than at the mall and walkable too.
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdFully restored in grand McMenamins fashion
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StOnly $4!
Oaks Park Amusement Park (and roller skating rink) opened in 1906
33 locals recommend
Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink
7805 SE Oaks Park WayOaks Park Amusement Park (and roller skating rink) opened in 1906
Amazing historical collection and tour of so many hats! Book through Airbnb Experiences. A bit pricey, but so worth it.
The Hat Museum
1928 SE Ladd AveAmazing historical collection and tour of so many hats! Book through Airbnb Experiences. A bit pricey, but so worth it.
Parks & Nature
Colonel Summers Park
It's so close. Playground for the kids. I like to swing too.
A bit farther up the hill, but great views and big trees.
Playground and picnic areas.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StA bit farther up the hill, but great views and big trees.
Playground and picnic areas.
Forest Park
Lots of hiking trails. Largest city park in the US!
Multnomah Falls station
Amazing waterfall
Arts & Culture
Some unfortunate history, but good to know about internment camps in Oregon.
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
411 NW Flanders StSome unfortunate history, but good to know about internment camps in Oregon.
There are so many theaters, but PCS is one of the best in a fabulous LEED Certified reused armory.
90 locals recommend
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveThere are so many theaters, but PCS is one of the best in a fabulous LEED Certified reused armory.
Essentials
Amazingly packed with anything you might need and very helpful, friendly staff.
Hankins Hardware True Value
1720 SE Hawthorne BlvdAmazingly packed with anything you might need and very helpful, friendly staff.
Organic and not organic options. Lots of local products. Good deli and ready to eat foods too.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StOrganic and not organic options. Lots of local products. Good deli and ready to eat foods too.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdEverything store
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdBigger than the Hawthorne Freddies
Has clothes
Shopping
A smaller version of the downtown Powell's City of Books
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdA smaller version of the downtown Powell's City of Books