Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Three blocks from my house and the best breakfast for miles. Local, organic, chess board, Stumptown coffee...all that Portland stuff.
46 locals recommend
Bar Carlo
6433 SE Foster RdThree blocks from my house and the best breakfast for miles. Local, organic, chess board, Stumptown coffee...all that Portland stuff.
Best Thai -but... it's a very long wait and in the style of Portland they don't take reservations. http://www.pokpokpdx.com/welcome/
I guess they actually started taking reservations for parties of 5
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StBest Thai -but... it's a very long wait and in the style of Portland they don't take reservations. http://www.pokpokpdx.com/welcome/
I guess they actually started taking reservations for parties of 5
I just went to this French Bakery/restaurant and it was amazing!! I can't believe I've never been before.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdI just went to this French Bakery/restaurant and it was amazing!! I can't believe I've never been before.
I've actually never been here, but my roommate, Gregor and two guests now say it is awesome! it's about 4 blocks from my house.
http://www.tortalandia.com/
14 locals recommend
Torta-Landia!
I've actually never been here, but my roommate, Gregor and two guests now say it is awesome! it's about 4 blocks from my house.
http://www.tortalandia.com/
you show up at 5pm and your pizza takes 12-60 minutes. they stop serving when they run out of dough. they are very popular. check out the website there is a ton of info. http://apizzascholls.com/
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne Blvdyou show up at 5pm and your pizza takes 12-60 minutes. they stop serving when they run out of dough. they are very popular. check out the website there is a ton of info. http://apizzascholls.com/
Comfort food at it's finest. My favorite place for breakfast/brunch and dinner is great also. They feature a "mom of the month" with her bio and a few recipes.
108 locals recommend
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveComfort food at it's finest. My favorite place for breakfast/brunch and dinner is great also. They feature a "mom of the month" with her bio and a few recipes.
This place is the real deal.
http://www.enzoscaffeitaliano.com/Home.html
14 locals recommend
Enzo's Caffe Italiano
2529 NE Alberta StThis place is the real deal.
http://www.enzoscaffeitaliano.com/Home.html
Indian Street food in a cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. There's a location on Alberta as well
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian Street food in a cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. There's a location on Alberta as well
Siri Indian Cuisine
1323 NW 23rd AveI love their $9 all you can eat lunch buffet!
Drinks & Nightlife
Slingshot Lounge
5532 SE Center StGreat food, outdoor patio, pool tables, pinball
Devils Point
5305 SE Foster Rdgirls and tattoos, stripper karaoke on sundays!
Rock n Roll dive bar. Owners are super cool, food is better than bar food and there are sometimes bands on the weekend. 3 Pool tables and trivia night on Mondays.
7 locals recommend
O'Malley's Saloon & Grill
6535 Southeast Foster RoadRock n Roll dive bar. Owners are super cool, food is better than bar food and there are sometimes bands on the weekend. 3 Pool tables and trivia night on Mondays.
Conquistador Lounge
2045 SE Belmont Sthands down my favorite place to get food and drinks.
Reed College kids bar. You can hang out here while you're waiting for your table at the Delta (just have to let the Delta know and they'll call the bar when your table is ready). Also-good pinball
60 locals recommend
Lutz Tavern
4639 SE Woodstock BlvdReed College kids bar. You can hang out here while you're waiting for your table at the Delta (just have to let the Delta know and they'll call the bar when your table is ready). Also-good pinball
Tourists don't frequent and some of the coolest Portland bands play here. Cute bartenders.
9 locals recommend
Valentine's
232 SW Ankeny StTourists don't frequent and some of the coolest Portland bands play here. Cute bartenders.
Entertainment & Activities
Mount Tabor
My house is 10 blocks from the south side of Mt. Tabor.
Dates
2014: Saturdays, March 15th through December 20th
Times
8:30a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –
March thru October
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
November & December
http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/mark
87 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayDates
2014: Saturdays, March 15th through December 20th
Times
8:30a.m. – 2:00 p.m. –
March thru October
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
November & December
http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org/mark
Celebrating its 41st season in 2014, Portland Saturday Market is the Rose City's largest outdoor arts and craft market. Operating every Saturday and Sunday ...
Beware! 1/2 the market is $1 store crap
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyCelebrating its 41st season in 2014, Portland Saturday Market is the Rose City's largest outdoor arts and craft market. Operating every Saturday and Sunday ...
Beware! 1/2 the market is $1 store crap
Sightseeing
Portland's Japanese Gardens is a must see! It's in the SW hills by the Zoo, Rose Gardens and Hoyt Arboretum. It's a very easy drive and the max train stops 260 feet below (there's an elevator;-)
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AvePortland's Japanese Gardens is a must see! It's in the SW hills by the Zoo, Rose Gardens and Hoyt Arboretum. It's a very easy drive and the max train stops 260 feet below (there's an elevator;-)
Just do it! (short hike, beautiful waterfall on the columbia gorge)
40 locals recommend
Horsetail Falls
Just do it! (short hike, beautiful waterfall on the columbia gorge)
A really nice place to hike that is in the city.. so it's accessible by public transportation.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
A really nice place to hike that is in the city.. so it's accessible by public transportation.
If you are here during September (give or take a few days), you MUST go see the swifts! Bring a picnic and prepare to be amazed! http://audubonportland.org/local-birding/swiftwatch
9 locals recommend
Chapman Elementary School
1445 NW 26th AveIf you are here during September (give or take a few days), you MUST go see the swifts! Bring a picnic and prepare to be amazed! http://audubonportland.org/local-birding/swiftwatch
Everything Else
I don't really recommend it. 30-40 minute wait for so-so donuts? If you want to see what the hype is about and eat donuts with bacon or fruitloops, this is it! not crowded 2nd location on NE Sandy
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveI don't really recommend it. 30-40 minute wait for so-so donuts? If you want to see what the hype is about and eat donuts with bacon or fruitloops, this is it! not crowded 2nd location on NE Sandy
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveCheck out Omnimax theater or see current exhibit.
Alberta Street is really cute and has some amazing restaurants. Skip Voodoo Donuts and go to Tonalli's
43 locals recommend
Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StAlberta Street is really cute and has some amazing restaurants. Skip Voodoo Donuts and go to Tonalli's
Saint Cupcake SE
3300 SE Belmont StLove their cupcakes! The vegan ones are to die for.
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveAlso check out Whitsell Auditorium and NW Film Festival.
Lots of special events, google it! I really want to go to B movie bingo, first Tuesday of the month.
231 locals recommend
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdLots of special events, google it! I really want to go to B movie bingo, first Tuesday of the month.
"Living Room® Theaters is a celebration of great, independent films and filmmakers." Buy a bottle of wine from their bar and then relax in a living room styled movie theater.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th Ave"Living Room® Theaters is a celebration of great, independent films and filmmakers." Buy a bottle of wine from their bar and then relax in a living room styled movie theater.
Powell's City of Books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, and occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million books.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StPowell's City of Books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, and occupying an entire city block, the City stocks more than a million books.
Apparently, on Mondays, there is this very Portlandia event called "Monday Funday." Think the first episode of Portlandia. tall bikes, tightrope walkers, probably hula hooping. and dodgeball.
45 locals recommend
Colonel Summers Park
Apparently, on Mondays, there is this very Portlandia event called "Monday Funday." Think the first episode of Portlandia. tall bikes, tightrope walkers, probably hula hooping. and dodgeball.
Have a beer and play all of your favorite arcade games from back in the day.
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveHave a beer and play all of your favorite arcade games from back in the day.
Essentials
There is one on Hawthorne (14 bus) but if you have a car, go to this one on Division; it is a a bigger store. You can always ask me for a ride, chances are I need to go there anyway.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StThere is one on Hawthorne (14 bus) but if you have a car, go to this one on Division; it is a a bigger store. You can always ask me for a ride, chances are I need to go there anyway.
Overseas Taste
It's a real Russian meat market. What's not to Love!!