Myrhiah’s guidebook to SE Portland
Food scene
My favorite little coffee shop, only a stone throw away from The Bungalow. Best oat milk lattes and almond croissants in town.
117 locals recommend
Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StMy favorite little coffee shop, only a stone throw away from The Bungalow. Best oat milk lattes and almond croissants in town.
Amazing Korean BBQ. So good that'll make you want to come back to Portland.
25 locals recommend
Kim Jong Grillin
770 SE Division StAmazing Korean BBQ. So good that'll make you want to come back to Portland.
Amazing food truck with authentic Sando's. My east coast friends approve of this spot.
Demarco’s Sandwiches
4606 Southeast Division StreetAmazing food truck with authentic Sando's. My east coast friends approve of this spot.
Portland's iconic coffee roaster. In addition to a full espresso bar, drip coffee, brew-by-the-cup offerings and cold brew, you can enjoy beverages from Happy Mountain Kombucha and Spirit Tea as well as pastries from Shoofly Vegan Bakery and Sparrow Bakery.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StPortland's iconic coffee roaster. In addition to a full espresso bar, drip coffee, brew-by-the-cup offerings and cold brew, you can enjoy beverages from Happy Mountain Kombucha and Spirit Tea as well as pastries from Shoofly Vegan Bakery and Sparrow Bakery.
DC Vegetarian
430 SW 3rd AveGreat Vegetarian or Vegan spot!
A delicious and creative sandwich shop with the famous herb and parmesan encrusted ‘Lardo fries.’ You won’t regret it.
167 locals recommend
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdA delicious and creative sandwich shop with the famous herb and parmesan encrusted ‘Lardo fries.’ You won’t regret it.
A Funky no-nonsense spot attracting crowds with its handcrafted, thin-crust pies. Yum! Impress your pizza aficionado friends and take them here.
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdA Funky no-nonsense spot attracting crowds with its handcrafted, thin-crust pies. Yum! Impress your pizza aficionado friends and take them here.
Healthy & Local: A vegetarian restaurant in the Hawthorne district that even meat lovers like us enjoy. They pride themselves on providing fresh conscious gluten-free cuisine. For those that are strictly vegan, you will find lots of choices here. Harlow is the sister restaurant to Prasad, and Papa Hyden.
202 locals recommend
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd Healthy & Local: A vegetarian restaurant in the Hawthorne district that even meat lovers like us enjoy. They pride themselves on providing fresh conscious gluten-free cuisine. For those that are strictly vegan, you will find lots of choices here. Harlow is the sister restaurant to Prasad, and Papa Hyden.
Perfect spot for a romantic dinner/cocktail. Excellent food! Oh, and don’t forget to ask your waiter about the history of the building. You’re in for a surprise!
161 locals recommend
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdPerfect spot for a romantic dinner/cocktail. Excellent food! Oh, and don’t forget to ask your waiter about the history of the building. You’re in for a surprise!
Owner Kristofor Lofgren's vision extends beyond sustainability to imaginative, vividly fresh sushi and appetizers. You can try a little bit of everything during their awesome happy hour (M-F 4:30-6 pm) (Kachka is the runner-up with 4-6 happy hour)
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveOwner Kristofor Lofgren's vision extends beyond sustainability to imaginative, vividly fresh sushi and appetizers. You can try a little bit of everything during their awesome happy hour (M-F 4:30-6 pm) (Kachka is the runner-up with 4-6 happy hour)
Best "authentic" Mexican food in the city. Started as a food truck and a high school senior project, they now have a cult following and 5 locations all over the city.
33 locals recommend
Los Gorditos
4937 SE Division StBest "authentic" Mexican food in the city. Started as a food truck and a high school senior project, they now have a cult following and 5 locations all over the city.
Handmade ice cream with tons of unique flavors. You won't be disappointed.
58 locals recommend
Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdHandmade ice cream with tons of unique flavors. You won't be disappointed.
A brioche-donut bakery features creative flavors & organic, locally sourced ingredients. A must-visit when in Portland!
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StA brioche-donut bakery features creative flavors & organic, locally sourced ingredients. A must-visit when in Portland!
Sckavone's is a Southeast Portland landmark serving classic American food since 1950. With recognizable favorites, made with simple start forward quality with no pretense good food served by really nice people
21 locals recommend
Sckavone's Restaurant
4100 SE Division StSckavone's is a Southeast Portland landmark serving classic American food since 1950. With recognizable favorites, made with simple start forward quality with no pretense good food served by really nice people
Counter-serve sandwich spot with faux-meat options for vegetarians & vegans, plus salads & hot dogs.
17 locals recommend
East Side Deli on Hawthorne
4626 SE Hawthorne BlvdCounter-serve sandwich spot with faux-meat options for vegetarians & vegans, plus salads & hot dogs.
Bright, airy cafe with sleek decor serving coffee drinks, tea steeped in French presses & pastries.
197 locals recommend
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveBright, airy cafe with sleek decor serving coffee drinks, tea steeped in French presses & pastries.
The name says it all. Egg + sandwiches... what more could you ask for??
65 locals recommend
Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe name says it all. Egg + sandwiches... what more could you ask for??
Counter-serve bakeshop with seasonal handmade pies, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
124 locals recommend
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StCounter-serve bakeshop with seasonal handmade pies, breakfast & lunch sandwiches, plus beer & wine.
Best Ethiopian food on the plant! Get there early before they sell out of the injera bread.
35 locals recommend
Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant
2504 SE 50th AveBest Ethiopian food on the plant! Get there early before they sell out of the injera bread.
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdMalka
4546 SE Division StBollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StKati Portland
2932 SE Division StSalt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StPinolo Gelato
3707 SE Division StSightseeing
My favorite place/park in the city. Tons of natural trails to hike with beautiful views for picnics, sunsets/rises, dog parks, and more.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StMy favorite place/park in the city. Tons of natural trails to hike with beautiful views for picnics, sunsets/rises, dog parks, and more.
Laid-back chain pub in Bagdad Theater's back room, with billiards, snooker & a 7-story-high ceiling.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdLaid-back chain pub in Bagdad Theater's back room, with billiards, snooker & a 7-story-high ceiling.
Grocery Stores
Cute neighborhood grocery store. Tons of local products with a great beer and wine selection.
109 locals recommend
Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StCute neighborhood grocery store. Tons of local products with a great beer and wine selection.
This collectively managed cooperative contributes to the local economy by buying directly from farmers and food producers. They focus on serving the needs of our community and we give back by shopping there.
113 locals recommend
People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveThis collectively managed cooperative contributes to the local economy by buying directly from farmers and food producers. They focus on serving the needs of our community and we give back by shopping there.
Hardware Store
Need some fix it supplies? These folks are friendly and have fair pricing.
6 locals recommend
Division Do it Best Hardware
3734 SE Division StNeed some fix it supplies? These folks are friendly and have fair pricing.
Bars
Local watering hole with outdoor patio. Usually has live music every Wednesday but things have taken a break with covid.
91 locals recommend
Landmark Saloon
4847 SE Division StLocal watering hole with outdoor patio. Usually has live music every Wednesday but things have taken a break with covid.
Cocktail bar with an outer-space theme, offering all-day breakfasts, cocktails & trivia nights.
38 locals recommend
Space Room & Genie's
4800 SE Hawthorne BlvdCocktail bar with an outer-space theme, offering all-day breakfasts, cocktails & trivia nights.
Boisterous bar with a Greek temple theme, several pinball machines & pool tables, & a covered patio.
23 locals recommend
Bar of the Gods
4801 SE Hawthorne BlvdBoisterous bar with a Greek temple theme, several pinball machines & pool tables, & a covered patio.
Old-school hangout with a variety of arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar & pizza.
72 locals recommend
QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne BlvdOld-school hangout with a variety of arcade games & pinball machines, plus a full bar & pizza.
Low-key outpost serving wood-aged & blended beers plus small food plates, patio & porch seating.
28 locals recommend
Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division StLow-key outpost serving wood-aged & blended beers plus small food plates, patio & porch seating.
Sports bar with a relaxed vibe offering pinball, pool, Skee-ball & weekend karaoke, plus pub grub.
7 locals recommend
Scoreboard Sports Bar
4822 SE Division StSports bar with a relaxed vibe offering pinball, pool, Skee-ball & weekend karaoke, plus pub grub.