Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
If you like STRONG coffee this place is as concentrated as it gets. The interior is shared with a bamboo flooring company.
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StIf you like STRONG coffee this place is as concentrated as it gets. The interior is shared with a bamboo flooring company.
Cozy place to work. In the summer, the walk takes you past some roses.
60 locals recommend
Palio Dessert and Espresso
1996 SE Ladd AveCozy place to work. In the summer, the walk takes you past some roses.
Popular asian themed restaurant with fish fried chicken wings. Reserve ahead of time!
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StPopular asian themed restaurant with fish fried chicken wings. Reserve ahead of time!
Vincente's Gourmet Pizza
1935 SE Hawthorne BlvdYummy pizza.
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdGet the pork kimchi sandwich.
Affordable and and nice interior, close proximity to downtown and waterfront.
152 locals recommend
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveAffordable and and nice interior, close proximity to downtown and waterfront.
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StForget Vodoo Donuts, THIS place has good donuts.
Alberta is another central street with shops. This place has good burgers and outdoor seating.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StAlberta is another central street with shops. This place has good burgers and outdoor seating.
Unlimited over baked "pan" bread.
125 locals recommend
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayUnlimited over baked "pan" bread.
Canteen
2816 SE Stark StJuice Bar!
Sightseeing
Walk directly along Madison Street until you see the Hawthorne Bridge (walk first along the elevated road, this is not yet the spot). At the waterfront turn North and walk find the Eastside Espanade.
74 locals recommend
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeWalk directly along Madison Street until you see the Hawthorne Bridge (walk first along the elevated road, this is not yet the spot). At the waterfront turn North and walk find the Eastside Espanade.
Alot of smells of the most surprising variety. Free. Blooms in the summer and fall.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveAlot of smells of the most surprising variety. Free. Blooms in the summer and fall.
Forest Park
Largest urban wilderness area, good for longer walks.
Arts & Culture
A classy bar which often has music on the lower level. Glass moose head and unique log interior.
249 locals recommend
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StA classy bar which often has music on the lower level. Glass moose head and unique log interior.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveIndoor activity on a (frequently) rainy day.
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveFood. Comfy seating. Small screenings and less known films.
Shopping
Powell's NW Warehouse
A three floor book store!
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveShopping area and center of town. Food carts.
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyGood people watching, ok goods.
Next Adventure
426 SE Grand AveOutdoor gear and rentals of Skis, Kayaks etc.
Essentials
Local farm located on Sauvie Island. You can buy fresh veggies and eggs here, not to mention there is some splendid FISH.
19 locals recommend
Kruger's Farm Market
2310 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardLocal farm located on Sauvie Island. You can buy fresh veggies and eggs here, not to mention there is some splendid FISH.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdVery large grocery store.
Very expensive local thread but specializes in organics and such.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StVery expensive local thread but specializes in organics and such.
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdCheapest grocery store with generic food choices.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
61 SE Yamhill StBrewery, has food.
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StOutdoor seating, barley wine.
Unique tall interior that used to be the "back space" of the Theatre.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdUnique tall interior that used to be the "back space" of the Theatre.
The High Dive
1406 SE 12th AveOne of the closest bars.
Everything Else
Portland Rock Gym
21 Northeast 12th AvenueRock climbing gym. 15 bucks a pop and about 10/12 prior to 3pm.
ADX (Art Design Xchange)
417 SE 11th AveLocal craft community workspace.