Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Cedo's Falafel and Gyros
3901 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOne of the best gyros in PDX!
Bushel and Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat coffee and even better pastries
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StFantastic vegan southern food and awesome cocktails
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StInviting coffee shop with top-notch beverages
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveWood fired pizza & an incredible Happy Hour special
A Portland staple - great for breakfast or lunch. Expect a line, but it moves pretty quickly
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StA Portland staple - great for breakfast or lunch. Expect a line, but it moves pretty quickly
Some of the best ice cream you'll find in PDX. Incredibly inventive flavors made with locally sourced ingredients. Skip the line and grab a pint to go!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSome of the best ice cream you'll find in PDX. Incredibly inventive flavors made with locally sourced ingredients. Skip the line and grab a pint to go!
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StHave to get the fish sauce chicken wings - you won't regret it!
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StThai fried chicken and curry. Enough said.
Not as well known as Salt & Straw (bonus - shorter lines!) but definitely on par in quality and a strong contender in the PDX ice cream game
125 locals recommend
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveNot as well known as Salt & Straw (bonus - shorter lines!) but definitely on par in quality and a strong contender in the PDX ice cream game
Acadia
1303 NE Fremont StCharming New Orleans style bistro with excellent southern food
This place is a hidden gem - excellent authentic food and super fresh
26 locals recommend
La Cocina Restaurant
3901 N Williams AveThis place is a hidden gem - excellent authentic food and super fresh
Excellent ramen shop and a huge plus that they have vegan options
68 locals recommend
Kayo's Ramen Bar
3808 N Williams AveExcellent ramen shop and a huge plus that they have vegan options
Swiss Hibiscus
4950 NE 14th AveA must if you at all enjoy Swiss/European food
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams AveTop-notch BBQ - great sandwiches and sides
A PDX fave - their small plates for sharing are all very unique and everything we've tried has been delicious. The squid-ink pasta is to die for!
179 locals recommend
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StA PDX fave - their small plates for sharing are all very unique and everything we've tried has been delicious. The squid-ink pasta is to die for!
Carioca Bowls
827 NE Alberta StAwesome place for healthy and filling breakfast bowls and smoothies
This is the spot for giant burritos and authentic street tacos. Their homemade salsas are wonderful. Fast and reasonably priced.
9 locals recommend
Quesabrosa
3954 N Williams AveThis is the spot for giant burritos and authentic street tacos. Their homemade salsas are wonderful. Fast and reasonably priced.
These are a bit more expensive than your typical donuts but they're absolutely worth it. Incredible flavors and made with top-notch ingredients
30 locals recommend
Coco Donuts
33 N Skidmore StThese are a bit more expensive than your typical donuts but they're absolutely worth it. Incredible flavors and made with top-notch ingredients
A fun spot to grab a neat spin on a childhood favorite - they've got tons of options to jazz up your grilled cheese
73 locals recommend
The Big Egg
3039 Northeast Alberta StreetA fun spot to grab a neat spin on a childhood favorite - they've got tons of options to jazz up your grilled cheese
Nice little neighborhood breakfast and brunch spot with more than your average breakfast fare
14 locals recommend
Bread & Honey Cafe
3526 N Vancouver AveNice little neighborhood breakfast and brunch spot with more than your average breakfast fare
Cart in one of our many food cart pods - you wouldn't think it'd be possible to prepare such fantastic fresh pasta in a truck but they pull it off - definitely worth a try if you're craving excellent Italian food in a casual setting
47 locals recommend
Gumba
1733 NE Alberta StCart in one of our many food cart pods - you wouldn't think it'd be possible to prepare such fantastic fresh pasta in a truck but they pull it off - definitely worth a try if you're craving excellent Italian food in a casual setting
Always fresh and reasonably priced - some of our favorite sushi in town
6 locals recommend
Mojos Sushi
1507 NE Fremont StAlways fresh and reasonably priced - some of our favorite sushi in town
This spot is a neighborhood favorite - you can tell because they're always packed! Definitely worth the wait and good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StThis spot is a neighborhood favorite - you can tell because they're always packed! Definitely worth the wait and good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Another hidden gem off MLK - perfectly done falafel, tender lamb and excellent hummus make this some of the best Mediterranean food in PDX
Promise Land Cafe
3513 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAnother hidden gem off MLK - perfectly done falafel, tender lamb and excellent hummus make this some of the best Mediterranean food in PDX
Lovely French restaurant with incredible food and wine pairings. We recommend getting a reservation as it tends to be pretty busy. Sunday brunch is worth a visit, too!
15 locals recommend
Daisy Bar + Cafe
1465 NE Prescott StLovely French restaurant with incredible food and wine pairings. We recommend getting a reservation as it tends to be pretty busy. Sunday brunch is worth a visit, too!
Easily one of the best spots for Texas style BBQ in the entire city - they tend to sell out so go early
72 locals recommend
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveEasily one of the best spots for Texas style BBQ in the entire city - they tend to sell out so go early
AMAZING pan pizza - if you're into that style, you'll love this place
28 locals recommend
Ranch PDX Woodlawn
1760 NE Dekum StAMAZING pan pizza - if you're into that style, you'll love this place
Super delicious tamales & other authentic fare from regions throughout Mexico - menu changes seasonally so there's always something new to try!
79 locals recommend
Tamale Boy Dekum
1764 NE Dekum StSuper delicious tamales & other authentic fare from regions throughout Mexico - menu changes seasonally so there's always something new to try!
Incredible place for delicious Middle Eastern food and music, wonderfully friendly staff
63 locals recommend
DarSalam
2921 NE Alberta StIncredible place for delicious Middle Eastern food and music, wonderfully friendly staff
Hands down one of PDX's best restaurants. Ridiculously good Thai BBQ spot with delicious curries, rice dishes, wonderfully prepared veggies, expertly smoked meats (Matt from Matt's BBQ is a partner) and so much more. Cocktails here are not to be missed! There's likely to be a wait but it'll absolutely be worth it
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Hands down one of PDX's best restaurants. Ridiculously good Thai BBQ spot with delicious curries, rice dishes, wonderfully prepared veggies, expertly smoked meats (Matt from Matt's BBQ is a partner) and so much more. Cocktails here are not to be missed! There's likely to be a wait but it'll absolutely be worth it
Drinks & Nightlife
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StFabulous cocktails and the food is great, too!
Dive bar with plenty of games and one of the best patios for when the weather is nice
102 locals recommend
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveDive bar with plenty of games and one of the best patios for when the weather is nice
Awesome place for drinks, especially if you're into board games!
15 locals recommend
Game Knight Lounge
3037 N Williams AveAwesome place for drinks, especially if you're into board games!
1856 Beer Wine Cider
1465 NE Prescott StGreat bar and bottle shop!
If you happen to be in town and there's someone you're interested in seeing here, you should definitely go - its a great venue!
111 locals recommend
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StIf you happen to be in town and there's someone you're interested in seeing here, you should definitely go - its a great venue!
Sightseeing
Beautiful Old Portland home with tons of history and stunning views of the city
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrBeautiful Old Portland home with tons of history and stunning views of the city
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
1501 E Evergreen BlvdA super fun day trip for history-lovers!
Arts & Culture
Tons of fascinating exhibits plus some rotating ones to keep things interesting - easy to spend an afternoon here
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveTons of fascinating exhibits plus some rotating ones to keep things interesting - easy to spend an afternoon here
This museum is a ton of fun with a bunch of interactive exhibits - great for the whole family!
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveThis museum is a ton of fun with a bunch of interactive exhibits - great for the whole family!
Just outside OMSI in the Willamette River, check out this decommissioned US Navy submarine - tours provided by OMSI
6 locals recommend
USS Blueback Submarine
1945 SE Water AveJust outside OMSI in the Willamette River, check out this decommissioned US Navy submarine - tours provided by OMSI
Parks & Nature
Forest Park
Gorgeous urban forest with miles of trails for hiking and biking
This beautifully serene garden is located in Washington Park - definitely worth a visit
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveThis beautifully serene garden is located in Washington Park - definitely worth a visit
Not to be missed in the spring or summer. You'll see more varieties of blooms you knew could even exist
71 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden station
Not to be missed in the spring or summer. You'll see more varieties of blooms you knew could even exist
Just outside downtown, this Washington Park has an extensive trail system and is where you'll find the Japanese Gardens, the International Rose Test Garden, and the Oregon Zoo
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdJust outside downtown, this Washington Park has an extensive trail system and is where you'll find the Japanese Gardens, the International Rose Test Garden, and the Oregon Zoo
Just 30 mins East of PDX, the drive along the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway through the Gorge is worth the trip alone. Once you arrive, you'll find breathtaking views of these incredible falls
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Just 30 mins East of PDX, the drive along the scenic Historic Columbia River Highway through the Gorge is worth the trip alone. Once you arrive, you'll find breathtaking views of these incredible falls
Beautiful riverside park with iconic views of the city. It's a great place for people-watching, jogging and biking and is where the Blues and Oregon Brewers Festivals take place. Lots of fun stuff to see here!
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyBeautiful riverside park with iconic views of the city. It's a great place for people-watching, jogging and biking and is where the Blues and Oregon Brewers Festivals take place. Lots of fun stuff to see here!
Shopping
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StAn entire city block of new and used books!
Essentials
Regional organic grocer with great produce, excellent butcher counter, grab and go offerings and a fantastic deli. They also have some home goods, beauty products and lots of local purveyors' wares
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StRegional organic grocer with great produce, excellent butcher counter, grab and go offerings and a fantastic deli. They also have some home goods, beauty products and lots of local purveyors' wares