Food scene
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StDelicious donuts made to order
Our favorite spot for coffee and a quick, sweet or savory grab and go breakfast
33 locals recommend
Miss Zumstein Bakery, Coffee Shop, Cakes & Desserts
5027 NE 42nd AveOur favorite spot for coffee and a quick, sweet or savory grab and go breakfast
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StGenerous helpings of delicious, farm-to-table style food
Wonderful morning coffee, outdoor seating and sweet or savory breakfast treat. Their zucchini bread is to die for!
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StWonderful morning coffee, outdoor seating and sweet or savory breakfast treat. Their zucchini bread is to die for!
Gigantic buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, most notably the Reggie Deluxe: fried chicken, bacon and cheese, doused with gravy (sausage or mushroom) and topped with a fried egg
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StGigantic buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, most notably the Reggie Deluxe: fried chicken, bacon and cheese, doused with gravy (sausage or mushroom) and topped with a fried egg
The world's first certified sustainable Japanese sushi restaurant on our favorite neighborhood street
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveThe world's first certified sustainable Japanese sushi restaurant on our favorite neighborhood street
Twenty-local brews on top plus personal pizzas and salads with ample outdoor seating. You can also order burgers from the burger truck in the parking lot and Italian sandwiches from SORBU, the food truck in the adjacent parking lot.
7 locals recommend
Oakshire Beer Hall
5013 NE 42nd AveTwenty-local brews on top plus personal pizzas and salads with ample outdoor seating. You can also order burgers from the burger truck in the parking lot and Italian sandwiches from SORBU, the food truck in the adjacent parking lot.
Excellent service and high quality pub fare with tasty brews and adult beverages
61 locals recommend
Nepo 42
5403 NE 42nd AveExcellent service and high quality pub fare with tasty brews and adult beverages
Fun tequila bar with curated menus of cross-cultural flavors and epicurean delights
22 locals recommend
Teote Mezcaleria
2700 NE Alberta StFun tequila bar with curated menus of cross-cultural flavors and epicurean delights
A small community pub with a big personality. Modeled after pubs found in Ireland. Here you can watch live music and chat with the owner who is an Irish soap opera star.
14 locals recommend
T.C. O'Leary's
2926 NE Alberta StA small community pub with a big personality. Modeled after pubs found in Ireland. Here you can watch live music and chat with the owner who is an Irish soap opera star.
A wide range of authentic dishes to reflect the diversity of Thai cuisine, which is often referred to as the French cuisine of the East.
91 locals recommend
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StA wide range of authentic dishes to reflect the diversity of Thai cuisine, which is often referred to as the French cuisine of the East.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StAbsolutely delicious Indian street food and cocktails
Craft pizza & calzone shop with distinctive toppings plus Italian starters, salads, beer & wine
28 locals recommend
Red Sauce Pizza
4641 Northeast Fremont StreetCraft pizza & calzone shop with distinctive toppings plus Italian starters, salads, beer & wine
42nd Ave Fish and Chips
5302 NE 42nd AveAuthentic pacific northwest signature fish and chips
A neighborhood spot with local beers on tap, cocktails, and straight-forward, Pacific NW regional food
99 locals recommend
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveA neighborhood spot with local beers on tap, cocktails, and straight-forward, Pacific NW regional food
Chef Brian Kenney’s menu brandishes favorites like Steelhead Tatami, Tuna Poki, Hamachi and legendary Yakuza Burger. Extensive drinks menu including unorthodox sakes, cocktails, beer and wine
107 locals recommend
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveChef Brian Kenney’s menu brandishes favorites like Steelhead Tatami, Tuna Poki, Hamachi and legendary Yakuza Burger. Extensive drinks menu including unorthodox sakes, cocktails, beer and wine
A neighborhood pub catering to both omnivores and vegans with a full bar, 8 taps and 5 pinball machines.
Jinx
3000 NE Killingsworth StA neighborhood pub catering to both omnivores and vegans with a full bar, 8 taps and 5 pinball machines.
Portland's best tamales with seasonally changing menus designed to highlight cuisine from various regions throughout Mexico
79 locals recommend
Tamale Boy Dekum
1764 NE Dekum StPortland's best tamales with seasonally changing menus designed to highlight cuisine from various regions throughout Mexico
Portland's favorite ice cream attraction. This place has unique flavors, is always busy and frequently has lines out the door.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StPortland's favorite ice cream attraction. This place has unique flavors, is always busy and frequently has lines out the door.
Wood-fired foreign and domestic cookery featuring pizza, tapas, salads and out-of-this-world-delicious desserts
131 locals recommend
Firehouse Restaurant
711 NE Dekum StWood-fired foreign and domestic cookery featuring pizza, tapas, salads and out-of-this-world-delicious desserts
Industrial-style brewpub with a patio & a vast list of craft beers & elevated American eats
47 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
1570 NW 22nd AveIndustrial-style brewpub with a patio & a vast list of craft beers & elevated American eats
Neighborhood cocktail destination bar with classic bar fare, with warm, comforting appeal—think fried cheese curds, hamburgers, Scotch eggs, cheese fondue, and even a cobb salad.
18 locals recommend
Wonderly
4727 NE Fremont StNeighborhood cocktail destination bar with classic bar fare, with warm, comforting appeal—think fried cheese curds, hamburgers, Scotch eggs, cheese fondue, and even a cobb salad.
Du's Grill
5365 NE Sandy BlvdDu's Grill is the finest Korean-owned teriyaki joint in Portland
Unassuming restaurant offers huge portions of traditional Chinese fare in a compact dining room
7 locals recommend
Zien Hong
5314 NE Sandy BlvdUnassuming restaurant offers huge portions of traditional Chinese fare in a compact dining room
A neighborhood tavern in Portland Oregon, serving farm-to-table food in a comfortable atmosphere.
142 locals recommend
Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StA neighborhood tavern in Portland Oregon, serving farm-to-table food in a comfortable atmosphere.
Trendy cafe dishes up organic juices & vegan eats in a snug, simple venue with heated patio seating
56 locals recommend
Canteen
2816 SE Stark StTrendy cafe dishes up organic juices & vegan eats in a snug, simple venue with heated patio seating
Gluten-free, organic vegetarian fare & drinks served all day in a homey spot with vintage furniture
202 locals recommend
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdGluten-free, organic vegetarian fare & drinks served all day in a homey spot with vintage furniture
Local, Organic, and 100% Vegan Food in Portland Oregon. Raw and vegan weekly specials. Full bar and cocktails with a weekly happy hour
80 locals recommend
Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th AveLocal, Organic, and 100% Vegan Food in Portland Oregon. Raw and vegan weekly specials. Full bar and cocktails with a weekly happy hour
Epif
404 NE 28th AveVegan -- Pisco Bar -- Inspired by the Andes Region of South America
Casual brick-&-mortar outpost of a popular food-cart chain featuring gluten-free vegetarian bowls
64 locals recommend
The Whole Bowl
4526 SE Hawthorne BlvdCasual brick-&-mortar outpost of a popular food-cart chain featuring gluten-free vegetarian bowls
Featuring vegan wedding cakes, baked goods and light fare in an airy, industrial-chic space
36 locals recommend
Sweetpea Baking Co.
1205 SE Stark StFeaturing vegan wedding cakes, baked goods and light fare in an airy, industrial-chic space
You've got to check out Portland's wierdest donut shop. The closest location is 1501 NE Davis Street (a 10-15 minute drive away)
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveYou've got to check out Portland's wierdest donut shop. The closest location is 1501 NE Davis Street (a 10-15 minute drive away)
McMenamin's Kennedy School Theater is walking distance from our house. Food and adult beverages during a movie! http://www.mcmenamins.com/1300-kennedy-school-theater
91 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AveMcMenamin's Kennedy School Theater is walking distance from our house. Food and adult beverages during a movie! http://www.mcmenamins.com/1300-kennedy-school-theater
Food and adult beverages during a movie in another fun and funky Portland neighborhood
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdFood and adult beverages during a movie in another fun and funky Portland neighborhood
Food and adult beverages while watching a movie! http://www.academytheaterpdx.com/
159 locals recommend
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StFood and adult beverages while watching a movie! http://www.academytheaterpdx.com/
Enjoy rare cocktail classics from around the world and unique originals. Fantastic Colombian and Peruvian dinner in a beautiful space, including outdoor seating!
CereusPDX
1465 Northeast Prescott StreetEnjoy rare cocktail classics from around the world and unique originals. Fantastic Colombian and Peruvian dinner in a beautiful space, including outdoor seating!
Taco Pedaler serves Mexican style street tacos on hand pressed corn tortillas. Delicious fish tacos and bomb margaritas!
29 locals recommend
Taco Pedaler
2225 NE BroadwayTaco Pedaler serves Mexican style street tacos on hand pressed corn tortillas. Delicious fish tacos and bomb margaritas!
Enjoy wine by the glass or bottle outside on the patio. Bring your own food. No corkage fee!
23 locals recommend
1856 Beer Wine Cider
1465 NE Prescott StEnjoy wine by the glass or bottle outside on the patio. Bring your own food. No corkage fee!
A classic mid century restaurant & cocktail lounge, in a repurposed Art Deco building from 1949. Lots of options on the menu, indoor and outdoor seating, great for late night dinner and drinks.
168 locals recommend
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StA classic mid century restaurant & cocktail lounge, in a repurposed Art Deco building from 1949. Lots of options on the menu, indoor and outdoor seating, great for late night dinner and drinks.
Local bakery with fresh pastries and breads. Great coffee! Pickup loaves of bread or pastries for the road.
Flour Market NE
5507 Northeast 30th AvenueLocal bakery with fresh pastries and breads. Great coffee! Pickup loaves of bread or pastries for the road.
Sightseeing
If you are ok with heights, it is a thrilling ride with great views of Portland. The kids will love it!
9 locals recommend
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal
3303 South Bond AvenueIf you are ok with heights, it is a thrilling ride with great views of Portland. The kids will love it!
The largest bookstore in the world and takes up an entire city block. Get lost!
69 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside StreetThe largest bookstore in the world and takes up an entire city block. Get lost!
Walk or rent a bike and enjoy a 3-mile loop over a few of Portland's many bridges along the Willamette River.
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyWalk or rent a bike and enjoy a 3-mile loop over a few of Portland's many bridges along the Willamette River.
The Portland Zoo rescue about 95% of the animals there. If you go during holiday evenings, enjoy the zoo lights when the zoo is lit up with xmas lights. Dress warmly! If you take the lightrail (the Max), you emerge from an underground tunnel right at the zoo and do not have to deal with parking. www.oregonzoo.org/visit/zoolights
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdThe Portland Zoo rescue about 95% of the animals there. If you go during holiday evenings, enjoy the zoo lights when the zoo is lit up with xmas lights. Dress warmly! If you take the lightrail (the Max), you emerge from an underground tunnel right at the zoo and do not have to deal with parking. www.oregonzoo.org/visit/zoolights
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveSee a beautiful waterfall about 30 minutes east of Portland (www.oregon.com/attractions/multnomah_falls). Many visitors make a point to go see it. There is a gift shop and restaurant on site and you can take a short or long hike to see more of the falls.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
See a beautiful waterfall about 30 minutes east of Portland (www.oregon.com/attractions/multnomah_falls). Many visitors make a point to go see it. There is a gift shop and restaurant on site and you can take a short or long hike to see more of the falls.
Hawthorne
Many boutiques and restaurants with a hipster vibe.
Southeast Division Street
Southeast Division StreetMany boutiques and restaurants with a hipster vibe.
Many upscale boutiques, restaurants and big box stores. Fun place to go gift shopping.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueMany upscale boutiques, restaurants and big box stores. Fun place to go gift shopping.
This mall is fancy and adult-oriented but there is a movie theater there where the kids can go while you shop! http://www.bridgeport-village.com/
102 locals recommend
Bridgeport Village
7455 SW Bridgeport RdThis mall is fancy and adult-oriented but there is a movie theater there where the kids can go while you shop! http://www.bridgeport-village.com/
Huge mall located in the middle of downtown near Pioneer Courthouse Square. https://www.pioneerplace.com/en.html
121 locals recommend
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveHuge mall located in the middle of downtown near Pioneer Courthouse Square. https://www.pioneerplace.com/en.html
Neighborhoods
Stroll down the commercial section of Alberta street and enjoy tons of boutiques and restaurants - walking distance from our house! Here is link with info and events while you are here: http://albertamainst.org/
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Stroll down the commercial section of Alberta street and enjoy tons of boutiques and restaurants - walking distance from our house! Here is link with info and events while you are here: http://albertamainst.org/
Many boutiques and restaurants with a hipster vibe. Link re info and events to check out while you are here. https://www.travelportland.com/collection/mississippiwilliams
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueMany boutiques and restaurants with a hipster vibe. Link re info and events to check out while you are here. https://www.travelportland.com/collection/mississippiwilliams