Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Wood-fired farm to table. You've never tasted vegetables like this. Simply our favorite.
92 locals recommend
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWood-fired farm to table. You've never tasted vegetables like this. Simply our favorite.
Before 6 Happy hour is amazing: $5 wood-fired Margherita pizzas and kale salads.
173 locals recommend
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveBefore 6 Happy hour is amazing: $5 wood-fired Margherita pizzas and kale salads.
Brunch is renowned, but get in line early and still be prepared to wait. Very popular for imaginative comfort food done to perfection. Lunch and Dinner too.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StBrunch is renowned, but get in line early and still be prepared to wait. Very popular for imaginative comfort food done to perfection. Lunch and Dinner too.
Terrific artisan ice cream. They're not afraid to let you sample.
Always vegan and GF options.
31 locals recommend
What's the Scoop?
3540 N Williams AveTerrific artisan ice cream. They're not afraid to let you sample.
Always vegan and GF options.
This will be your first stop, your middle stop and your last stop. Great coffee, terrific staff and really, really close.
95 locals recommend
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveThis will be your first stop, your middle stop and your last stop. Great coffee, terrific staff and really, really close.
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams AveKiller BBQ. Popular food cart turned brick and mortar.
Cedo's Falafel and Gyros
3901 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvdreally yummy falafel
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveAmazing pizza AND ice cream made here.
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveMore amazing ice cream. Get an ice cream sandwich.
Food cart pod. Not the biggest in PDX, but you gotta do it to say you've done it, right?
36 locals recommend
Mississippi Marketplace
4233 North Mississippi AvenueFood cart pod. Not the biggest in PDX, but you gotta do it to say you've done it, right?
Chalino
25 North Fremont StreetYum. Hot new restaurant inspired by Mexico. Beautiful food. Love the halibut ceviche.
XLB
4090 N Williams AveChinese comfort food. Delicious dumplings and buns, noodles and more!
Wonderful ramen. This place is really popular and can be busy, so go early or late. The GF noodles are made out of shredded veggies, so there is something yummy for everyone!
68 locals recommend
Kayo's Ramen Bar
3808 N Williams AveWonderful ramen. This place is really popular and can be busy, so go early or late. The GF noodles are made out of shredded veggies, so there is something yummy for everyone!
Saint Cupcake N. Williams Ave.
4200 N Williams AveThe most delicious cupcakes you will ever eat!
Philippes Bread
4082 North Williams AvenueFantastic bread and French pastries.
Standard pizza. It is good, not Life of Pie good (just up the street in the other direction), but good. They will deliver fast if that's what you need.
Rovente Pizzeria - N Williams
4327 N Williams AveStandard pizza. It is good, not Life of Pie good (just up the street in the other direction), but good. They will deliver fast if that's what you need.
Coco Donuts
33 N Skidmore StDONUTS!!!!
Big salads. Very fresh and tasty. Great place to go if you need a big dose of greens. They also have soup and sandwiches.
19 locals recommend
Crisp Restaurant & Catering
3901 N Williams AveBig salads. Very fresh and tasty. Great place to go if you need a big dose of greens. They also have soup and sandwiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
They don't have bartenders, they have mixologists. Cocktails created with crafty care. Velvet drapes, cozy tables, big windows. Also have a small and delicious menu.
113 locals recommend
The Box Social
3971 N Williams AveThey don't have bartenders, they have mixologists. Cocktails created with crafty care. Velvet drapes, cozy tables, big windows. Also have a small and delicious menu.
They brew terrific beers on the premises and the food is great, too.
48 locals recommend
Lompoc Brewing/5th Quadrant
3901 North Williams AvenueThey brew terrific beers on the premises and the food is great, too.
Lompoc's bar, no kids. Lots of special beer endeavors are tested here.
10 locals recommend
Lompoc Brewing
3901 North Williams AvenueLompoc's bar, no kids. Lots of special beer endeavors are tested here.
Take a growler into almost any restaurant on the street and get it filled to take home fresh beer (also wine) TB uses some kind of NASA tech to take it to the next level. Seemingly infinite selection
19 locals recommend
Tin Bucket
3520 N Williams AveTake a growler into almost any restaurant on the street and get it filled to take home fresh beer (also wine) TB uses some kind of NASA tech to take it to the next level. Seemingly infinite selection
Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech StHip and cozy, but also has a DJ and great people watching.
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGreat shows in a great room.
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveSooooo Goooooooood. Crowded but worth it.
This bar has been cool for years. In the neighborhood before everything else. Shuffle board and great patio. Occasional DJ.
102 locals recommend
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveThis bar has been cool for years. In the neighborhood before everything else. Shuffle board and great patio. Occasional DJ.
Essentials
The neighborhood grocery store carries all you need and is just three blocks away!
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StThe neighborhood grocery store carries all you need and is just three blocks away!
Shopping
Local handbag designer has expanded her collection housewares and apparel. Everything is made in Portland.
23 locals recommend
Queen Bee Creations
3961 N Williams AveLocal handbag designer has expanded her collection housewares and apparel. Everything is made in Portland.
ink & peat - home + lifestyle
3808 N Williams AveWell sourced store full of gifts for the home.
Lark Press
2516 N Williams AveHand pressed stationary, aparel and much more. Great designs.
Beautiful toys for a range of ages. Lots of high-quality wooden toys available here.
7 locals recommend
SpielWerk Toys
3808 N Williams AveBeautiful toys for a range of ages. Lots of high-quality wooden toys available here.
Work by Northwest artists - prints, cards, books, t-shirts - really cool looking stuff to take home for yourself or someone else. Gallery space upstairs is always a pleasure.
20 locals recommend
Land Gallery
3925 N Mississippi AveWork by Northwest artists - prints, cards, books, t-shirts - really cool looking stuff to take home for yourself or someone else. Gallery space upstairs is always a pleasure.
Everything Else
Las Primas
3971 N Williams AvePeruvian street food. Awesome fries and Pisco Sours.
All the practitioners are stellar. If you are lucky you can get in to see Tanya Woods to get your muscles unwound and your energy aligned.
24 locals recommend
Yoga Shala Wellness
All the practitioners are stellar. If you are lucky you can get in to see Tanya Woods to get your muscles unwound and your energy aligned.
Hipcooks
3808 N Williams AveSuper fun hands on cooking classes.
Vegan or not sandwiches. They make their own meat replacements and locally source everything else.
31 locals recommend
Brass Tacks Sandwiches
3535 N Vancouver AveVegan or not sandwiches. They make their own meat replacements and locally source everything else.
Bushel and Peck Bakeshop
3907 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvdbiscuits that beat the pants off of all other biscuits
Half Pint
3920 N Mississippi AveVintage boots at great prices, even for kids!
Have you ever wanted to roast your own coffee beans? Even if the answer is no, stop in to talk to these folks, they are cool.
Mr. Green Beans
4514 Southeast 18th AvenueHave you ever wanted to roast your own coffee beans? Even if the answer is no, stop in to talk to these folks, they are cool.
Pistils Nursery
3811 N Mississippi AveStunning green beauty and perfectly coiffed heirloom chickens.
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveUnique naturalist art and decor.
Myoptic Optometry - Dr. Summy To, Optometrist
3978 N Williams AveGreat people and very hip specs.
Black Wagon Kids Boutique
3964 N Mississippi AveKid and baby clothing boutique. Also really great folks.
Abraham Fixes Bikes
3508 N Williams AveNeed to get your bike repaired? Abraham will do it right.
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StGreat beer and food and view of the city.
Entertainment & Activities
NOW Yoga - N. Williams
4201 N Williams AveBrand new, beautiful yoga studio, two blocks away!
barre3
4015 N Williams AveFun workout!