Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveRoast there own coffee. The Macchiato is yummy.
Local, Organic, wine, beer, great deli and choices for all diets.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StLocal, Organic, wine, beer, great deli and choices for all diets.
Food Scene
They have Gluten free bread that's made locally and tastes like the real thing. They make all of their own spreads, local ingredients, good soup, and just good healthy sandwiches.
31 locals recommend
Brass Tacks Sandwiches
3535 N Vancouver AveThey have Gluten free bread that's made locally and tastes like the real thing. They make all of their own spreads, local ingredients, good soup, and just good healthy sandwiches.
True Italian, the owner makes the best Latte with the thickest foam you've ever seen. Best place for gelato, house made and many flavors to choose from.
13 locals recommend
Via Delizia
1105 NW Marshall StTrue Italian, the owner makes the best Latte with the thickest foam you've ever seen. Best place for gelato, house made and many flavors to choose from.
Russell St. BBQ (Belmont)
4246 SE Belmont StGood Eatin
Rich food, usually a line, a bit noisy but delicious small plates.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StRich food, usually a line, a bit noisy but delicious small plates.
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StTapas, take yourself for date night
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont Stcoffee, pastries, bread and yummy tuna salad
What's the Scoop?
3540 N Williams Avethere is always room for ice cream
They share a kitchen with Sizzle Pie if you want pizza
37 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits | Schuyler
125 NE Schuyler StThey share a kitchen with Sizzle Pie if you want pizza
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams Avetiny but worth the wait
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveHuge portions for breakfast. Good for a Hang over!
1300
1300 Southeast Grand Avenueone of my favorites, no fluffy flavored lattes
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside Stmy 2nd favorite Portland Roaster, nice space
Creo Chocolate
122 NE Broadwayit's chocolate, what more can I say?
Local Brew pub, cool setting. Vey easy to walk to from the loft
75 locals recommend
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AveLocal Brew pub, cool setting. Vey easy to walk to from the loft
Just a few blocks from the loft, good place grab lunch should you arrive early for check in
11 locals recommend
Sizzle Pie Lloyd District and Delivery
125 Northeast Schuyler StreetJust a few blocks from the loft, good place grab lunch should you arrive early for check in
Stingray Cafe
240 N Broadwayyet another place to grab coffee
Citizen Baker
1089 NE Grand Avethe sandwiches are a must
Drinks & Nightlife
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveLocal hang out, shuffle board, awesome outside area.
housed in an old Victorian this is a very cozy place to grab a cocktail or 2
54 locals recommend
Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech Sthoused in an old Victorian this is a very cozy place to grab a cocktail or 2
Bunk Bar Wonder
128 NE Russell Stknown for their sandwiches
The happy hour is great and you will want to go just for the view
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveThe happy hour is great and you will want to go just for the view
I ususaly go for the first or last drink of the evening, warm and dark space and the cat in the bathroom is awesome. Dirty little thief is my favorite cocktail-roasted pineapple and tequilla!
113 locals recommend
The Box Social
3971 N Williams AveI ususaly go for the first or last drink of the evening, warm and dark space and the cat in the bathroom is awesome. Dirty little thief is my favorite cocktail-roasted pineapple and tequilla!
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Avecheck their website for who is playing
Entertainment & Activities
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StSee who's playing...hip music venue
Yoga Shala Wellness
walk to Yoga
barre3
4015 N Williams AveThis will kick your butt!
Regal Lloyd Center & IMAX
1510 NE Multnomah Stmovie theatre, you can take MAX or walk
Everything Else
Nike Community Store
2650 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvdif you want some new sneaks
adidas Sport Performance
more sneaks and gear
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StConcerts, Sporting Events
you can get a flight of hard cider to taste and bottles to go
15 locals recommend
Reverend Nat's Hard Cider
2425 Southeast 35th Placeyou can get a flight of hard cider to taste and bottles to go
Arts & Culture
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveAbsolutely beautiful any time of year
They usually have at least 1 interesting exhibit and a nice gift shop.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveThey usually have at least 1 interesting exhibit and a nice gift shop.
Shopping
Broadway Ace Hardware
228 NE Broadwaywho knows what you may need
It's a mall, but sometimes you may just want to go to the mall. Marshall's, Ross, Gap, Macy's, Barnes and Noble
111 locals recommend
Lloyd Center
2201 Lloyd CenterIt's a mall, but sometimes you may just want to go to the mall. Marshall's, Ross, Gap, Macy's, Barnes and Noble
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside Stseriously amazing book store