Guidebook for Portland
Food scene
I would only recommend this place to people who are curious about how far you can take the cafe experience or to people who are seeking the absolute best espresso or cup of coffee (crafted in an array of styles). Additionally their menu is small, dialed in, exquisitely executed but highly priced. Yes, you will pay $7 for their most coveted espresso and $13 for a small breakfast plate with bacon that's heavier than your middle finger. The line becomes long on the weekends but they are well organized and have a large amount of seating. So don't let a line push you away from this expensive gem.
150 locals recommend
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StI would only recommend this place to people who are curious about how far you can take the cafe experience or to people who are seeking the absolute best espresso or cup of coffee (crafted in an array of styles). Additionally their menu is small, dialed in, exquisitely executed but highly priced. Yes, you will pay $7 for their most coveted espresso and $13 for a small breakfast plate with bacon that's heavier than your middle finger. The line becomes long on the weekends but they are well organized and have a large amount of seating. So don't let a line push you away from this expensive gem.
Friendly cafe with locally roasted coffee focused on sustainably sourced beans and serving locally made baked goods and reasonably priced sandwiches and bowls.
18 locals recommend
Guilder
2393 NE Fremont StFriendly cafe with locally roasted coffee focused on sustainably sourced beans and serving locally made baked goods and reasonably priced sandwiches and bowls.
Wonderful locally owned coffee shop dedicated to the concept of reciprocity, the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. They ensure their coffee producers are paid specialty coffee rates and participate in the Tip the Farmer program. Their delicious coffee is roasted with zero emissions in order to be as sustainable as possible.
10 locals recommend
Capitola Coffee
4224 NE Prescott StWonderful locally owned coffee shop dedicated to the concept of reciprocity, the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. They ensure their coffee producers are paid specialty coffee rates and participate in the Tip the Farmer program. Their delicious coffee is roasted with zero emissions in order to be as sustainable as possible.
Prost is one of the friendliest bars in Portland and has the best selection of German draft beers as well as amble outdoor seating that is dog friendly. They also have a great selection of food carts and allow you to bring in outside food to enjoy with their delicious beer.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveProst is one of the friendliest bars in Portland and has the best selection of German draft beers as well as amble outdoor seating that is dog friendly. They also have a great selection of food carts and allow you to bring in outside food to enjoy with their delicious beer.
Farm to table fresh organic local food that's great for any meal. Lunch and dinner typical do not have long waits. Weekend brunch tends to have long waits if you arrive after 9:30am.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StFarm to table fresh organic local food that's great for any meal. Lunch and dinner typical do not have long waits. Weekend brunch tends to have long waits if you arrive after 9:30am.
Modern comfort, with a focus on organic. They have a little something for everyone, from meat lovers to vegans and everything in between.
19 locals recommend
FUEL CAFE
1452 NE Alberta StModern comfort, with a focus on organic. They have a little something for everyone, from meat lovers to vegans and everything in between.
I've tried a lot of ramen places in town and Boxer hands down has the best broth, noodle texture, pork belly that melts in your mouth and my favorite, the Spicy red miso ramen (and add mushrooms). Skip the appetizers as the bowls are large and might be hard to finish.
66 locals recommend
Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta StI've tried a lot of ramen places in town and Boxer hands down has the best broth, noodle texture, pork belly that melts in your mouth and my favorite, the Spicy red miso ramen (and add mushrooms). Skip the appetizers as the bowls are large and might be hard to finish.
Delicious cocktails and one of the best burgers in town, though make sure to add the Tillamook sharp cheddar.
99 locals recommend
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveDelicious cocktails and one of the best burgers in town, though make sure to add the Tillamook sharp cheddar.
Parks & Nature
Forest park offers a plethora of hiking trails, biking paths, mountain biking trails, unique vistas of the city and Cascade Mountain range. I enjoy the longer hikes that end up at Skyway Tavern for horseshoes and ping pong. The Southeastern part of the park is close to fun shops and a variety of food and drink options around NW 23rd and Thurman Ave.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Forest park offers a plethora of hiking trails, biking paths, mountain biking trails, unique vistas of the city and Cascade Mountain range. I enjoy the longer hikes that end up at Skyway Tavern for horseshoes and ping pong. The Southeastern part of the park is close to fun shops and a variety of food and drink options around NW 23rd and Thurman Ave.
One of the bigger Portland parks with plenty of paved and dirt trails to walk, bike, skate or scoot around on. The scenery is densely landscaped to block out the nearby roads and traffic. The lake in the middle is a popular spot to read and sunbathe during the summer
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StOne of the bigger Portland parks with plenty of paved and dirt trails to walk, bike, skate or scoot around on. The scenery is densely landscaped to block out the nearby roads and traffic. The lake in the middle is a popular spot to read and sunbathe during the summer
Alberta Park is the perfect size neighborhood park with a half-mile woodchip trail, tennis courts, basketball, baseball, soccer and off leash area for your dog. It's well lit at night and great for starting your run
139 locals recommend
Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StAlberta Park is the perfect size neighborhood park with a half-mile woodchip trail, tennis courts, basketball, baseball, soccer and off leash area for your dog. It's well lit at night and great for starting your run
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveSightseeing
Departure is an up-scale lounge that is better used for it's open rooftop views of the city. Use it as a place to meet people to have a few drinks before going out to your primary destination
196 locals recommend
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StDeparture is an up-scale lounge that is better used for it's open rooftop views of the city. Use it as a place to meet people to have a few drinks before going out to your primary destination