Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
They donate 20% of profits to a children's home in the Philippines. Great coffee and owners.
30 locals recommend
Kainos Coffee
6633 NE Sandy BlvdThey donate 20% of profits to a children's home in the Philippines. Great coffee and owners.
Pizzeria Otto
6708 NE Sandy BlvdExcellent thin-crust pizza in a family atmosphere.
Great breakfast spot close-by. Doesn't usually have the long lines that many Portland brunch spots do.
44 locals recommend
The New Deal Café
5250 NE Halsey StGreat breakfast spot close-by. Doesn't usually have the long lines that many Portland brunch spots do.
Phở MeKha Restaurant
6846 NE Sandy BlvdExcellent Vietnamese food!
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StIt's our favorite Thai Restaurant!
Entertainment & Activities
They don't gouge you for popcorn and snacks. Great, local place. Almost always have an 8:00 showing.
58 locals recommend
Roseway Theater
7229 NE Sandy BlvdThey don't gouge you for popcorn and snacks. Great, local place. Almost always have an 8:00 showing.
It's decorated with thousands of lights over the holidays. Zoolights starts at 5:00 pm.
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdIt's decorated with thousands of lights over the holidays. Zoolights starts at 5:00 pm.
Shopping
Not really a mall, but there's a Target, Ikea, Marshalls, Home Goods, and various other shops and restaurants.
36 locals recommend
Cascade Station Shopping Center
9721 NE Cascades PkwyNot really a mall, but there's a Target, Ikea, Marshalls, Home Goods, and various other shops and restaurants.
Parks & Nature
Great view of Portland from the top! Has a playground and hiking trails that won't disapoint.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
Great view of Portland from the top! Has a playground and hiking trails that won't disapoint.
Arts & Culture
Always well curated. Currently hosting an Andrew Wyeth exhibit.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveAlways well curated. Currently hosting an Andrew Wyeth exhibit.
Sightseeing
Within minutes of the house, the Grotto is a spiritual place that is decorated with thousands of lights at the holidays. Whether you are religious or not, it's quite a sight to see.
8 locals recommend
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights
Within minutes of the house, the Grotto is a spiritual place that is decorated with thousands of lights at the holidays. Whether you are religious or not, it's quite a sight to see.
Essentials
Just a few blocks away. There is a Starbucks inside. Great for any essentials you might be needing.
279 locals recommend
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdJust a few blocks away. There is a Starbucks inside. Great for any essentials you might be needing.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StFor those who prefer more organic and local fare...
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StExcellent seasonal goodies!