Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Coava Coffee Roasters
2631 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of Portland's famous coffee roasters
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StOne of Portland's famous coffee roasters
Serves Water Avenue coffee, one of Portland's famous coffee roasters (and just up the street!)
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Fairlane Coffee
6647 SE Milwaukie AveServes Water Avenue coffee, one of Portland's famous coffee roasters (and just up the street!)
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StPortland's most famous coffee roaster
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StOne of Portland's famous coffee roasters
Another location of Portland's most famous coffee roaster
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StAnother location of Portland's most famous coffee roaster
Grand Central Bakery - Sellwood cafe
7987 SE 13th AveGood breads and breakfast sandwiches
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StThe most amazing croissants and baguettes
Most amazing steaks in town. Equally wonderful burgers and cocktails. They have sandwiches from their deli during the day.
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Laurelhurst Market
3155 E Burnside StMost amazing steaks in town. Equally wonderful burgers and cocktails. They have sandwiches from their deli during the day.
Sister restaurant to famous Biwa, serving up delicious ramen in a quaint environment. Unique cocktails and apetizers make this a great happy hour place on a rainy day. (tip: I might like this more than Biwa....can't be positive though....)
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Noraneko
1430 SE Water AveSister restaurant to famous Biwa, serving up delicious ramen in a quaint environment. Unique cocktails and apetizers make this a great happy hour place on a rainy day. (tip: I might like this more than Biwa....can't be positive though....)
Go for happy hour! $5 huge bowls of the best ramen the city has to offer.
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Biwa
215 Southeast 9th AvenueGo for happy hour! $5 huge bowls of the best ramen the city has to offer.
Pok Pok has been praised as one of the best Thai restaurants in the country. This is the exact same restaurant in a smaller space without the crowds or line.
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Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StPok Pok has been praised as one of the best Thai restaurants in the country. This is the exact same restaurant in a smaller space without the crowds or line.
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StIndulgent Italian food. Totally worth it!
Bar/Bakery/Restuarant, Trifecta has rich dishes, in-house bread, homemade butter, and delicious cocktails.
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Trifecta Tavern
Bar/Bakery/Restuarant, Trifecta has rich dishes, in-house bread, homemade butter, and delicious cocktails.
Southern food with some of the best fried chicken in the city (chicken and waffles for brunch too!). Lines can be intense, so we recommend going early.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StSouthern food with some of the best fried chicken in the city (chicken and waffles for brunch too!). Lines can be intense, so we recommend going early.
Voted one of the best restaurants in the city, this is a Russian inspired restaurant with great food and a full vodka menu.
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Kachka
960 SE 11th AveVoted one of the best restaurants in the city, this is a Russian inspired restaurant with great food and a full vodka menu.
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StScandinavian inspired food. Great breakfast spot!
My favorite for Mediterranean food in the city. Family style plates. Owned by the same people who run Tasty and Son's, Tasty and Alter, and Toro Bravo (all highly rated restaurants). Wood fire oven bakes homemade pitas, great kabobs, salads, and wine.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveMy favorite for Mediterranean food in the city. Family style plates. Owned by the same people who run Tasty and Son's, Tasty and Alter, and Toro Bravo (all highly rated restaurants). Wood fire oven bakes homemade pitas, great kabobs, salads, and wine.
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSpanish tapas.
Biscuit sandwiches, great for breakfast. Some of the best biscuits in town.
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Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StBiscuit sandwiches, great for breakfast. Some of the best biscuits in town.
Ron's Restaurant
8869 SE 82nd AveGreat breakfast spot. Can't go wrong.
Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdFood cart with breakfast sandwiches to die for.
Family style, unique, and quality breakfast spot. One of the more famous in town, may have a long wait most days.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StFamily style, unique, and quality breakfast spot. One of the more famous in town, may have a long wait most days.
Recently voted one of the top 25 best new restaurants in the country. This is a great and small space for breakfast.
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Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveRecently voted one of the top 25 best new restaurants in the country. This is a great and small space for breakfast.
Güero
200 NE 28th AveTortas!!! You can't miss this food cart.
Prasad East
21 NE 12th AveDeliciously healthy salads, juices, smoothies for those looking for a cleansing lunch.
Fancy waffles with different savory and sweet toppings.
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Off The Waffle Clinton St.
Fancy waffles with different savory and sweet toppings.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveSome of the best sushi in town.
Straight From New York Pizza
3330 SE Belmont StA great slice! Vegan options available.
Another great slice! Their little pepperonis are so good. Vegan options available.
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Baby Doll Pizza
2835 SE Stark StAnother great slice! Their little pepperonis are so good. Vegan options available.
Only do whole pies, they're pretty big too. Some claim it to be the best pizza in town.
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Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdOnly do whole pies, they're pretty big too. Some claim it to be the best pizza in town.
Artisan pizza, perfect for splitting for two. They serve unique ice cream flavors too.
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Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveArtisan pizza, perfect for splitting for two. They serve unique ice cream flavors too.
Pizza. Not the best in town (but still good). A totally "Portland" atmosphere that is almost worth going just for that. Vegan options available.
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Sizzle Pie Central Eastside
624 E Burnside StPizza. Not the best in town (but still good). A totally "Portland" atmosphere that is almost worth going just for that. Vegan options available.
Sandwich shop (and one of my fav burgers) serving great Northwest beers.
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Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdSandwich shop (and one of my fav burgers) serving great Northwest beers.
Uno Mas Taquiza
1914 W Burnside StBomb tacos of all kinds.
Very fancy Italian. Highest quality for an expensive and elegant one-of-a-kind dinner experience.
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StVery fancy Italian. Highest quality for an expensive and elegant one-of-a-kind dinner experience.
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams AveBBQ sandwiches! Mouthwatering pulled pork.
Paleo restaurant. Dedicated to grass-fed and organic meals delivered flawlessly in a mellow, order-at-the-counter space.
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Cultured Caveman
Paleo restaurant. Dedicated to grass-fed and organic meals delivered flawlessly in a mellow, order-at-the-counter space.
Perfect for weekend brunch. Small space with countertop spots and artisan yet neighborhood casual meals. Can be busy on Sunday's.
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Radar Restaurant
3951 N Mississippi AvePerfect for weekend brunch. Small space with countertop spots and artisan yet neighborhood casual meals. Can be busy on Sunday's.
Cuban food. Recommend going to happy hour! Cheap, well crafted small plates and rum cocktails worthy of their heritage.
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Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StCuban food. Recommend going to happy hour! Cheap, well crafted small plates and rum cocktails worthy of their heritage.
Donut shop with donuts better than Voodoo donuts (believe it or not).
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StDonut shop with donuts better than Voodoo donuts (believe it or not).
Mini made-to-order artisan donuts, Stumptown coffee, and chai bar.
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Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StMini made-to-order artisan donuts, Stumptown coffee, and chai bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
underground, small, and super hip bar serving mixologist crafted cocktails
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Pépé le Moko
407 SW 10th Aveunderground, small, and super hip bar serving mixologist crafted cocktails
Rum Club
720 SE Sandy BlvdDedicated to rum and highly recommended!
Innovative cocktails/ gastropub in the Ace Hotel. Mixologists can craft you anything you'd like!
This downtown spot can be a little more crowded most days.
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Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StInnovative cocktails/ gastropub in the Ace Hotel. Mixologists can craft you anything you'd like!
This downtown spot can be a little more crowded most days.
Asian Fusion food, mixologist crafted, unique and highly recommended cocktail bar.
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Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveAsian Fusion food, mixologist crafted, unique and highly recommended cocktail bar.
Has an amazing view over the city. Wine bar/crafted cocktails and great food. The have a garden on the roof where they source veggies and herbs for their menu.
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Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetHas an amazing view over the city. Wine bar/crafted cocktails and great food. The have a garden on the roof where they source veggies and herbs for their menu.
Old Salt Marketplace
5027 Northeast 42nd Avenuecocktails and small plates
Small plates of unique bites, creative cocktails and a classic small Portland feel.
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wares
2713 NE Sandy BlvdSmall plates of unique bites, creative cocktails and a classic small Portland feel.
One of the great beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and genuinely good beers from throughout the country. Always new and rotating.
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Bailey's Taproom
One of the great beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and genuinely good beers from throughout the country. Always new and rotating.
All vegan bar. If you're not vegan, don't let this deter you! This is a hip spot in North Portland with a fairly mellow and classic "Portland" vibe. Can be a bit crowded at times.
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Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StAll vegan bar. If you're not vegan, don't let this deter you! This is a hip spot in North Portland with a fairly mellow and classic "Portland" vibe. Can be a bit crowded at times.
Another one of the great beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and genuinely good beers from throughout the country. Always new and rotating.
Large bottle shop with no corkage fee if you choose to indulge there.
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The BeerMongers
2415 SE Division StAnother one of the great beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and genuinely good beers from throughout the country. Always new and rotating.
Large bottle shop with no corkage fee if you choose to indulge there.
Probably most well-known beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and other good beers from throughout the country. Always rotating. It's pretty crowded most of the time. Not my first choice for the freshest beers, but may have rare options. Cash only!
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APEX
1216 SE Division StProbably most well-known beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and other good beers from throughout the country. Always rotating. It's pretty crowded most of the time. Not my first choice for the freshest beers, but may have rare options. Cash only!
One of the great beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and genuinely good beers from throughout the country. Always new and rotating. Smaller and known for their Cornish pastys.
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Saraveza
1004 N Killingsworth StOne of the great beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and genuinely good beers from throughout the country. Always new and rotating. Smaller and known for their Cornish pastys.
Local brewery. GABF (Great American Beer Festival) gold medal winners multiple years in a row, home of the Breakside IPA.
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Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StLocal brewery. GABF (Great American Beer Festival) gold medal winners multiple years in a row, home of the Breakside IPA.
Well known as some of the best sour beer in the country. Pucker up! (a little expensive)
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Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StWell known as some of the best sour beer in the country. Pucker up! (a little expensive)
Culmination Brewing
2117 NE Oregon StAnother great local brewery.
Citrusy, unfiltered, "juicy" beers. Recently voted as some of the best in town.
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Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StCitrusy, unfiltered, "juicy" beers. Recently voted as some of the best in town.
Another one of the great beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and genuinely good beers from throughout the country. Always new and rotating. Large bottle shop.
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Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark StAnother one of the great beer bars in the city. Has a collection of Northwest and genuinely good beers from throughout the country. Always new and rotating. Large bottle shop.
Late night, local dive bar. Great happy hour deals, 3 free pool tables, and pinball. It's usually always pretty quiet.
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Hawthorne Hideaway
2221 SE Hawthorne BlvdLate night, local dive bar. Great happy hour deals, 3 free pool tables, and pinball. It's usually always pretty quiet.
Commons Brewery
Another great local brewery to try.
Cider house with tasting room. Has tens of unique and deliciously crafted ciders made from Northwest apples.
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Reverend Nat's Hard Cider
2425 Southeast 35th PlaceCider house with tasting room. Has tens of unique and deliciously crafted ciders made from Northwest apples.
Dive bar serving up some of the best fried chicken! Be prepared to wait 20-60 minutes for your chicken. May want to call in to order ahead of time. Small bar with stiff drinks and buck hunter.
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Reel M Inn
2430 SE Division StDive bar serving up some of the best fried chicken! Be prepared to wait 20-60 minutes for your chicken. May want to call in to order ahead of time. Small bar with stiff drinks and buck hunter.
Baerlic Brewing Company
2239 SE 11th AveAnother great local brewery worth trying
Another great local brewery worth trying. Local burger food cart on-site.
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Gigantic Brewing
5224 SE 26th AveAnother great local brewery worth trying. Local burger food cart on-site.
Original brewery located in Chicago. They set out West to attempt to prove their worthiness among West Coast, hop-forward breweries. A large restaurant/brewery with delicious brews.
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Von Ebert Brewing Pearl
131 NW 13th AveOriginal brewery located in Chicago. They set out West to attempt to prove their worthiness among West Coast, hop-forward breweries. A large restaurant/brewery with delicious brews.
A bar with artisan cocktails and a music venue downstairs.
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The Liquor Store
A bar with artisan cocktails and a music venue downstairs.
Laurelwood Public House & Brewery
5115 NE Sandy BlvdDelicious local mirco-brew pub nearby
Karaoke! You can rent a room for just your party and sing to your heart's content.
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Voicebox
734 SE 6th AveKaraoke! You can rent a room for just your party and sing to your heart's content.
Dedicated ping pong bar with many tables to rent balls and play on with friends.
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Pips & Bounce
833 SE Belmont StDedicated ping pong bar with many tables to rent balls and play on with friends.
Entertainment & Activities
Second-run movie theater. $4 tickets, serves beer, wine, and snacks.
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StSecond-run movie theater. $4 tickets, serves beer, wine, and snacks.
Second-run movie theater. Serves beer, wine, and snacks.
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Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveSecond-run movie theater. Serves beer, wine, and snacks.
Moreland Theater
6712 SE Milwaukie AveClosest theater near by!
Music venue where you can possibly catch a show, eat a burger at Bar Bar, or just having a drink watching a silent movie on the patio.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveMusic venue where you can possibly catch a show, eat a burger at Bar Bar, or just having a drink watching a silent movie on the patio.
Arts & Culture
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOregon Museum of Science and Industry. Family friendly
Shopping
A boutique shop with very reasonable prices (and no sales tax!). Another location on SE Hawthrone St as well.
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Sloan Boutique
3824 N Mississippi AveA boutique shop with very reasonable prices (and no sales tax!). Another location on SE Hawthrone St as well.
Saturday Farmer's Market operates April through December with over 250 local vendors.
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Portland Farmers Market - Shemanski Park
1010 SW Park AveSaturday Farmer's Market operates April through December with over 250 local vendors.
Farmer's market close to our house -- Sunday's June-October
10 AM – 2 PM
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Woodstock Farmers Market
4600 SE Woodstock BlvdFarmer's market close to our house -- Sunday's June-October
10 AM – 2 PM
Essentials
Full featured grocery store with local and organic options.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StFull featured grocery store with local and organic options.
More conventional grocery store with limited options, but is the closest to the house.
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QFC
6411 SE Milwaukie AveMore conventional grocery store with limited options, but is the closest to the house.
Parks & Nature
Most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. These large grounds are worth the wander.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveMost authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. These large grounds are worth the wander.
Among the most authentic Chinese gardens outside of China. Peaceful koi ponds and archways will transport you to another word in the middle of Old Town Portland.
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Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StAmong the most authentic Chinese gardens outside of China. Peaceful koi ponds and archways will transport you to another word in the middle of Old Town Portland.
A huge collection of rose species well organized into beautiful pathways, looking over the city and Mt Hood.
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International Rose Test Garden station
A huge collection of rose species well organized into beautiful pathways, looking over the city and Mt Hood.
Just off the highway -- you can choose to stay close or venture on a paved, steep, walk to one or multiple falls along this area of the Columbia Gorge.
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Multnomah Falls station
Just off the highway -- you can choose to stay close or venture on a paved, steep, walk to one or multiple falls along this area of the Columbia Gorge.
5,100 wooded acres and 70 miles of trails, fire lanes, and gravel roads make it the largest forested natural area within a city limit in the United States. Great for trail running or a casual stroll.
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Parke ng Gubat
5,100 wooded acres and 70 miles of trails, fire lanes, and gravel roads make it the largest forested natural area within a city limit in the United States. Great for trail running or a casual stroll.
Peaceful Catholic shrine and garden. Beautiful views and pathways in the forest to explore.
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Ang Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StPeaceful Catholic shrine and garden. Beautiful views and pathways in the forest to explore.