Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

A favorite breakfast/brunch restaurant, featuring an extensive menu of sweet or savory options, with some culturally-inspired creations. Almost everything can be made gluten-free!
17 locals recommend
Batter Griddle & Drinkery
17 locals recommend
A favorite breakfast/brunch restaurant, featuring an extensive menu of sweet or savory options, with some culturally-inspired creations. Almost everything can be made gluten-free!
High quality, fair trade Portland Coffee Roaster. Nice tables to work on, and usually not too busy.
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth St
296 locals recommend
High quality, fair trade Portland Coffee Roaster. Nice tables to work on, and usually not too busy.
An instantly famous Portland hot spot for incredible and creative homemade ice cream. This is the original location . . . the line moves quickly. Feel free to ask about all the samples you want!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
1078 locals recommend
An instantly famous Portland hot spot for incredible and creative homemade ice cream. This is the original location . . . the line moves quickly. Feel free to ask about all the samples you want!
It's a tiny lunch-counter style SE Asian spot. Pok Pok is star-status Thai food, now with a sister restaurant in NY! Known for their full-flavored chicken wings, the portions are smaller portions and pay more, but it's not like anything you would get at a typical Thai restaurant.
201 locals recommend
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott St
201 locals recommend
It's a tiny lunch-counter style SE Asian spot. Pok Pok is star-status Thai food, now with a sister restaurant in NY! Known for their full-flavored chicken wings, the portions are smaller portions and pay more, but it's not like anything you would get at a typical Thai restaurant.
Charming French bakery and place to grab a croissant, meal, or dessert! They offer live music on the weekends.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
385 locals recommend
Charming French bakery and place to grab a croissant, meal, or dessert! They offer live music on the weekends.
Thoughtfully prepared, pre-coursed brunch and dinner with wine pairings. Offers a six-course, prix-fixe dinner twice nightly Wednesday through Saturday, as well as two four-course brunch services every Sunday. Make reservation in advance.
133 locals recommend
Beast
5425 NE 30th Ave
133 locals recommend
Thoughtfully prepared, pre-coursed brunch and dinner with wine pairings. Offers a six-course, prix-fixe dinner twice nightly Wednesday through Saturday, as well as two four-course brunch services every Sunday. Make reservation in advance.
Gluten-free, organic, local restaurant featuring seasonal meals and local brews. Affordable and tasty healthy meals!
6 locals recommend
Thrive Sauce and Bowls
4641 NE Fremont St
6 locals recommend
Gluten-free, organic, local restaurant featuring seasonal meals and local brews. Affordable and tasty healthy meals!
A fun and casual spot serving Indian street food inspired dishes. Order at the counter, bus your own table, soak up the Bollywood-esque atmosphere, and pretend that you somehow have lost your way and found Mumbai.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St
625 locals recommend
A fun and casual spot serving Indian street food inspired dishes. Order at the counter, bus your own table, soak up the Bollywood-esque atmosphere, and pretend that you somehow have lost your way and found Mumbai.
Biscuits to die for. Order the Reggie (biscuit sandwich with fried chicken, bacon, sausage or mushroom gravy and melted cheese) if you dare. Long line but worth the wait.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta St
290 locals recommend
Biscuits to die for. Order the Reggie (biscuit sandwich with fried chicken, bacon, sausage or mushroom gravy and melted cheese) if you dare. Long line but worth the wait.
Good vegan and vegetarian comfort food. Good desserts. Something for everyone here if your have special dietary needs in your party. Happy hour all day on Wednesdays - Woohoo!
85 locals recommend
Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta Street
85 locals recommend
Good vegan and vegetarian comfort food. Good desserts. Something for everyone here if your have special dietary needs in your party. Happy hour all day on Wednesdays - Woohoo!
Stylish Japanese venue offering creative tapas, sushi & craft cocktails, plus patio seating! Yakuza reliably impresses and surprises, producing dishes beyond experience and expectation with a truly unique aesthetic and vision. Has been rated best burger ever by the food network.
107 locals recommend
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th Ave
107 locals recommend
Stylish Japanese venue offering creative tapas, sushi & craft cocktails, plus patio seating! Yakuza reliably impresses and surprises, producing dishes beyond experience and expectation with a truly unique aesthetic and vision. Has been rated best burger ever by the food network.
Traditional Mexican fare. Vegan options and a super tasty/cheap breakfast.
74 locals recommend
La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta St
74 locals recommend
Traditional Mexican fare. Vegan options and a super tasty/cheap breakfast.
Gourmet Mexican cuisine & margaritas are the draw at this stylish cantina with a lush garden patio.
61 locals recommend
Autentica Mexican Cuisine
5507 NE 30th Ave
61 locals recommend
Gourmet Mexican cuisine & margaritas are the draw at this stylish cantina with a lush garden patio.
Northern Italian influenced, locally sourced food. Delicious pizzas cooked in the brick oven; tasty chicken breast cooked under a brick. Excellent desserts.
56 locals recommend
Lucca
3449 NE 24th Ave
56 locals recommend
Northern Italian influenced, locally sourced food. Delicious pizzas cooked in the brick oven; tasty chicken breast cooked under a brick. Excellent desserts.
Enjoy fresh baked goods with your coffee, local newspaper, in the company of local neighbors. A favorite is Grand Central's monkey bread, loaded with caramel and nuts! Also serving sandwiches for lunch. (not gluten-free)
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont St
226 locals recommend
Enjoy fresh baked goods with your coffee, local newspaper, in the company of local neighbors. A favorite is Grand Central's monkey bread, loaded with caramel and nuts! Also serving sandwiches for lunch. (not gluten-free)
Wonderful traditional Italian fare, with adjoining market if you'd rather eat in. Nice happy hour and front patio.
34 locals recommend
Amalfi's Italian Restaurant
4703 NE Fremont St
34 locals recommend
Wonderful traditional Italian fare, with adjoining market if you'd rather eat in. Nice happy hour and front patio.
East Coast–style pizzeria with creative toppings in a no-frills vibe.
43 locals recommend
Pizza Jerk
5028 NE 42nd Ave
43 locals recommend
East Coast–style pizzeria with creative toppings in a no-frills vibe.
Authentic Hawaiian style plates including - sweet ribs, teriyaki steak, Kalua pork (highly recommended), Korean chicken, Ahi, Mahi Mahi, several vegetable and noodle dishes and many others. BIG portions served family style. Great patio area behind the restaurant with live music most weekends.
37 locals recommend
Noho's Hawaiian Cafe
4627 NE Fremont St
37 locals recommend
Authentic Hawaiian style plates including - sweet ribs, teriyaki steak, Kalua pork (highly recommended), Korean chicken, Ahi, Mahi Mahi, several vegetable and noodle dishes and many others. BIG portions served family style. Great patio area behind the restaurant with live music most weekends.
Grab a quick bagel before heading on other adventures
14 locals recommend
Bagel Land
4118 NE Fremont St
14 locals recommend
Grab a quick bagel before heading on other adventures
Hand tossed pizza; offers gluten-free as well as whole wheat pizza. A more "American style" pizzeria that includes vegetarian and vegan pies on the menu as well as paninis and salads.
122 locals recommend
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division St
122 locals recommend
Hand tossed pizza; offers gluten-free as well as whole wheat pizza. A more "American style" pizzeria that includes vegetarian and vegan pies on the menu as well as paninis and salads.
Good, standard fare Thai food.
14 locals recommend
Tuk-Tuk
4239 NE Fremont St
14 locals recommend
Good, standard fare Thai food.
Come enjoy some fresh made donuts, chose your topping/filling!
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont St
219 locals recommend
Come enjoy some fresh made donuts, chose your topping/filling!
Excellent wings in a wide variety of flavors! All their chicken is free-range, anti-biotic and hormone free. They also have grass-fed burgers, the fries are hand-cut and their blue cheese and ranch dressings are made in house daily. Nice patio area and good parking. Family friendly.
95 locals recommend
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th Ave
95 locals recommend
Excellent wings in a wide variety of flavors! All their chicken is free-range, anti-biotic and hormone free. They also have grass-fed burgers, the fries are hand-cut and their blue cheese and ranch dressings are made in house daily. Nice patio area and good parking. Family friendly.
Sweet little coffee shop known for its artisanal pastries & cakes.
33 locals recommend
Miss Zumstein Bakery, Coffee Shop, Cakes & Desserts
5027 NE 42nd Ave
33 locals recommend
Sweet little coffee shop known for its artisanal pastries & cakes.
Good for grabbing coffee on the go (can also dine in). Offer locally-roasted coffee, gluten-free and vegan treats for in house enjoyment or a quick grab via the drive-through
19 locals recommend
Motivasi
4502 NE 42nd Ave
19 locals recommend
Good for grabbing coffee on the go (can also dine in). Offer locally-roasted coffee, gluten-free and vegan treats for in house enjoyment or a quick grab via the drive-through
Fresh juice bar & house roasters coffee in a petite hangout with local art. Homemade vegan and gluten-free options . . . my favorite is their gluten-free waffles made with almond flour!
9 locals recommend
Nectar Cafe
1925 NE 42nd Ave
9 locals recommend
Fresh juice bar & house roasters coffee in a petite hangout with local art. Homemade vegan and gluten-free options . . . my favorite is their gluten-free waffles made with almond flour!
Great, tasty breakfast food with friendly staff. Small and cheerful establishment, perfect enjoying with one or two other people.
23 locals recommend
Little Griddle
3520 NE 42nd Ave
23 locals recommend
Great, tasty breakfast food with friendly staff. Small and cheerful establishment, perfect enjoying with one or two other people.
With globally-inspired fare and live jazz music, this restaurant/bar offers it all! Coupled with a setup offering a bright, open dining room in the front and a darker, more intimate lounge in the back, the restaurant is great for family gatherings and even better for a date night with your special someone.
PERLOT
4605 Northeast Fremont Street
With globally-inspired fare and live jazz music, this restaurant/bar offers it all! Coupled with a setup offering a bright, open dining room in the front and a darker, more intimate lounge in the back, the restaurant is great for family gatherings and even better for a date night with your special someone.
Tasty breakfast/lunch restaurant offering something for everyone.
Eclectic Kitchen
4936 NE Fremont St
Tasty breakfast/lunch restaurant offering something for everyone.
Cafe style restaurant serving freshly made Swiss/German/European cuisine. Offers outdoor seating in nice weather. Open most evenings and occasionally for lunch.
27 locals recommend
Swiss Hibiscus
4950 NE 14th Ave
27 locals recommend
Cafe style restaurant serving freshly made Swiss/German/European cuisine. Offers outdoor seating in nice weather. Open most evenings and occasionally for lunch.
Delicious, unique and beautifully paired flavors and textures in this Spanish-style tapas restaurant. They offer craft cocktails and wine pairings.
42 locals recommend
Urdaneta
3033 NE Alberta St
42 locals recommend
Delicious, unique and beautifully paired flavors and textures in this Spanish-style tapas restaurant. They offer craft cocktails and wine pairings.
Modern cafe with a comfortable welcoming feel. Their menu features raw and vegan offerings, including smoothies, sandwiches, and a variety of cheesecakes! They also have happy hour.
Tiny Moreso
4520 NE 42nd Ave
Modern cafe with a comfortable welcoming feel. Their menu features raw and vegan offerings, including smoothies, sandwiches, and a variety of cheesecakes! They also have happy hour.
Great taco place, featuring fresh, non-GMO ingredients with a fushion flare. They offer unique salsas to top your tacos, margaritas, and more!
16 locals recommend
Tacovore
3707 NE Fremont St
16 locals recommend
Great taco place, featuring fresh, non-GMO ingredients with a fushion flare. They offer unique salsas to top your tacos, margaritas, and more!

Shopping

Everyone's favorite natural food store, with salad and hot food bars. And yes, they are really quite friendly.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave
1022 locals recommend
Everyone's favorite natural food store, with salad and hot food bars. And yes, they are really quite friendly.

Parks & Nature

Only a block from our home, you can walk, jog on the wooded trail, kids playground, sit quietly under the trees.
56 locals recommend
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd Ave
56 locals recommend
Only a block from our home, you can walk, jog on the wooded trail, kids playground, sit quietly under the trees.
A nice, large neighborhood park offering cushioned track for jogging, leisure, sports fields, dog park, new playground equipment. Offers both open and shady options for playing or relaxing. During the summer, free outdoor concerts and movies are held here (often on Fridays)
6 locals recommend
Fernhill Park
Fernhill Park
6 locals recommend
A nice, large neighborhood park offering cushioned track for jogging, leisure, sports fields, dog park, new playground equipment. Offers both open and shady options for playing or relaxing. During the summer, free outdoor concerts and movies are held here (often on Fridays)

Drinks & Nightlife

With southern inspired fare and live jazz music, this restaurant/bar offers it all! Coupled with a setup offering a bright, open dining room in the front and a darker, more intimate lounge in the back, the restaurant is great for family gatherings and even better for a date night with your special someone.
PERLOT
4605 Northeast Fremont Street
With southern inspired fare and live jazz music, this restaurant/bar offers it all! Coupled with a setup offering a bright, open dining room in the front and a darker, more intimate lounge in the back, the restaurant is great for family gatherings and even better for a date night with your special someone.
Historic theater with a variety of live music and other shows.
136 locals recommend
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St
136 locals recommend
Historic theater with a variety of live music and other shows.
Local brewery with decent food; great place to watch a game.
29 locals recommend
Alameda Brewhouse
29 locals recommend
Local brewery with decent food; great place to watch a game.
Cute and friendly neighborhood wine shop. Sample something new and enjoy an appetizer.
30 locals recommend
Blackbird Wine and Atomic Cheese
4323 NE Fremont St
30 locals recommend
Cute and friendly neighborhood wine shop. Sample something new and enjoy an appetizer.
Former bowling alley turned into a dive bar offering small concert and karaoke.
35 locals recommend
Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd Ave
35 locals recommend
Former bowling alley turned into a dive bar offering small concert and karaoke.

Entertainment & Activities

Second run movies in a revitalized school. Popular McMenamin's property. Arrive early to order food and beverages (served for you to eat during the movie).
91 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd Ave
91 locals recommend
Second run movies in a revitalized school. Popular McMenamin's property. Arrive early to order food and beverages (served for you to eat during the movie).
Enjoy a walk around the beautiful homes along Alameda Ridge. Discover the hidden stairs throughout the neighborhood to see the views of downtown and/or discover other neighborhoods (Grant Park and Hollywood)
Alameda
Enjoy a walk around the beautiful homes along Alameda Ridge. Discover the hidden stairs throughout the neighborhood to see the views of downtown and/or discover other neighborhoods (Grant Park and Hollywood)
Yoga classes
9 locals recommend
Love Hive Yoga
5975 SE 52nd Ave
9 locals recommend
Yoga classes
Local Bikram Yoga classes
12 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Fremont Street
4831 NE Fremont St
12 locals recommend
Local Bikram Yoga classes

Everything Else

Popular McMenamin's property (a large, former school), remodeled feature a variety of events, food, drinks, live music, history lectures, movies, gardens, and soaking pool. One bar offers pool tables; nice outdoor patio space for food and drinks.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
538 locals recommend
Popular McMenamin's property (a large, former school), remodeled feature a variety of events, food, drinks, live music, history lectures, movies, gardens, and soaking pool. One bar offers pool tables; nice outdoor patio space for food and drinks.

Essentials

More of a typical neighborhood grocery store. Open late
118 locals recommend
QFC
6411 SE Milwaukie Ave
118 locals recommend
More of a typical neighborhood grocery store. Open late
Neighborhood Whole Foods with hot bar and salad bar to grab and go
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
630 locals recommend
Neighborhood Whole Foods with hot bar and salad bar to grab and go
Whole Foods with hot bar and salad bar to grab and go. Parking entrance on east side of building.
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods with hot bar and salad bar to grab and go. Parking entrance on east side of building.
160 locals recommend
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd Ave
160 locals recommend
Neighborhood market offering groceries as well as some grab and go options, including elf serve frozen yogurt.
36 locals recommend
Beaumont Market
4130 NE Fremont St
36 locals recommend
Neighborhood market offering groceries as well as some grab and go options, including elf serve frozen yogurt.
Discount grocery store with decent special-diet needs (gluten-free, organic, etc.) and selection of wine and cheese.
45 locals recommend
Grocery Outlet
7741 N Lombard St
45 locals recommend
Discount grocery store with decent special-diet needs (gluten-free, organic, etc.) and selection of wine and cheese.