Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
It's famous for Southern Comfort food. They have killer brunch menu. Something we love to do since the wait can be a bit long- Since our studio is only blocks away, we love to put our name on a waiting list and come back to the house to drink champagne! Why stand outside for an hour when you can relax at home and go back to the restaurant when you think youre table's ready?
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StIt's famous for Southern Comfort food. They have killer brunch menu. Something we love to do since the wait can be a bit long- Since our studio is only blocks away, we love to put our name on a waiting list and come back to the house to drink champagne! Why stand outside for an hour when you can relax at home and go back to the restaurant when you think youre table's ready?
It's a wonderful spot for afternoon tea and catching up with friends. It's a great place to reconnect, not computer friendly though
37 locals recommend
Pied Cow Coffeehouse
3244 SE Belmont StIt's a wonderful spot for afternoon tea and catching up with friends. It's a great place to reconnect, not computer friendly though
Wonderful brunch and dinner spot. Fancy cocktail drinks and a great place to share food family style
144 locals recommend
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StWonderful brunch and dinner spot. Fancy cocktail drinks and a great place to share food family style
Famous wing and beer spots. One of my favorite places in Portland.
68 locals recommend
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Burnside
1708 E Burnside StFamous wing and beer spots. One of my favorite places in Portland.
Tortas and mezcal margaritas! This place is a wonderful destination on foot up 28th st.
73 locals recommend
Güero
200 NE 28th AveTortas and mezcal margaritas! This place is a wonderful destination on foot up 28th st.
Indoor food cart pods, a bar and a coffee shop. We also recommend Basilisk (Fried chicken sandwich cart) at this location
13 locals recommend
Paydirt
2724 Northeast Pacific StreetIndoor food cart pods, a bar and a coffee shop. We also recommend Basilisk (Fried chicken sandwich cart) at this location
Restaurant, bar and a great place to do computer work at happy hour. Lots of booths and not too busy usually
47 locals recommend
Beulahland
118 NE 28th AveRestaurant, bar and a great place to do computer work at happy hour. Lots of booths and not too busy usually
They have the best coffee! We also recommend Kopi for coffee as well!
170 locals recommend
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StThey have the best coffee! We also recommend Kopi for coffee as well!
Great for coffee! A perfect place to hang out while you wait to get seated at Screen Door.
12 locals recommend
Kopi Coffee House
2327 E Burnside StGreat for coffee! A perfect place to hang out while you wait to get seated at Screen Door.
Ankeny Tap and Table is a great place to go for Happy Hour (keep in mind this place is closed on Mondays)... They have great service, bottomless fries and a satisfying happy burger.
11 locals recommend
Tap & Table on Ankeny
2724 SE Ankeny StAnkeny Tap and Table is a great place to go for Happy Hour (keep in mind this place is closed on Mondays)... They have great service, bottomless fries and a satisfying happy burger.
This is one of Val's favorite restaurants in Portland. Hey Love is Tropical themed and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is a lounge area off to the side with an indoor fire pit.
42 locals recommend
Hey Love
920 E Burnside StThis is one of Val's favorite restaurants in Portland. Hey Love is Tropical themed and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is a lounge area off to the side with an indoor fire pit.
Val and Paul have their kombucha, Golden Age Kombucha on tap at Dick's Kitchen Primal Burger in Woodstock. It's also where they make their booch! Dick's Kitchen makes all food to order and each menu item is customizable! If you have dietary needs youre looking to fill, come to Dick's!
29 locals recommend
Dick's Primal Burger
4905 SE Woodstock BlvdVal and Paul have their kombucha, Golden Age Kombucha on tap at Dick's Kitchen Primal Burger in Woodstock. It's also where they make their booch! Dick's Kitchen makes all food to order and each menu item is customizable! If you have dietary needs youre looking to fill, come to Dick's!
Baby Doll Pizza
2835 SE Stark StBest Pizza slices in town!
Shopping
Great for outdoor shopping. We recommend walking to the market via the Hawthorne Bridge.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyGreat for outdoor shopping. We recommend walking to the market via the Hawthorne Bridge.
International imports that you're unable to get anywhere else. There is so much to see in this store!
31 locals recommend
Cargo
81 SE Yamhill StInternational imports that you're unable to get anywhere else. There is so much to see in this store!
Hollywood Vintage
2757 Northeast Pacific StreetGreat Vintage finds in each little space
Parks & Nature
Venture in the park for some nature time! Plenty of beautiful colors and greenery anytime of the year! A wonderful spot for people watching and feeding the ducks. During the summer time they have Silent Disco in the park
http://www.heartbeatsilentdisco.com/events/
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StVenture in the park for some nature time! Plenty of beautiful colors and greenery anytime of the year! A wonderful spot for people watching and feeding the ducks. During the summer time they have Silent Disco in the park
http://www.heartbeatsilentdisco.com/events/
Sightseeing
Take the East Esplanade on a bike ride or walk for scenic views of the city and river! We suggest biking a loop beginning at the Hawthorne bridge and heading north to Steel Bridge (There's a bike and pedestrian pathway). From the Steel bridge, you'll take the waterfront bike path south back to the Hawthorne bridge.
Also suggested, taking the East Esplanade south via bike to Sellwood to grab beer or food in downtown Sellwood
For bike rentals and to support the community, we suggest using Spinlister instead of Biketown.
74 locals recommend
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeTake the East Esplanade on a bike ride or walk for scenic views of the city and river! We suggest biking a loop beginning at the Hawthorne bridge and heading north to Steel Bridge (There's a bike and pedestrian pathway). From the Steel bridge, you'll take the waterfront bike path south back to the Hawthorne bridge.
Also suggested, taking the East Esplanade south via bike to Sellwood to grab beer or food in downtown Sellwood
For bike rentals and to support the community, we suggest using Spinlister instead of Biketown.
Drinks & Nightlife
A local dessert and coffee house that is opened in the evening. A great place for live music and dessert. This place is one of the oldest coffee houses with an eclectic and spooky charm to it. Not a place for "alcoholic drinks" but a great place for nightlife.
56 locals recommend
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveA local dessert and coffee house that is opened in the evening. A great place for live music and dessert. This place is one of the oldest coffee houses with an eclectic and spooky charm to it. Not a place for "alcoholic drinks" but a great place for nightlife.
Modern Times is an employee owned brewery very close to our airbnb and is all vegan. Tons of beer and food options and plenty to see.
20 locals recommend
Modern Times Beer
600 SE Belmont StModern Times is an employee owned brewery very close to our airbnb and is all vegan. Tons of beer and food options and plenty to see.
A place to go for German food and beers. It is within walking distance of the airbnb suite and has cocktails and patio seating in the summer time!
24 locals recommend
Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveA place to go for German food and beers. It is within walking distance of the airbnb suite and has cocktails and patio seating in the summer time!
The main bar area on the first floor has great cocktails and there are several bars within walking distance (including Side-door and Circa 33). Looking for an underground house music vibe on a Friday or Saturday? The Liquor Store basement's covers are usually between $5-$10.
The Liquor Store Bar & Venue
The main bar area on the first floor has great cocktails and there are several bars within walking distance (including Side-door and Circa 33). Looking for an underground house music vibe on a Friday or Saturday? The Liquor Store basement's covers are usually between $5-$10.
This is a wine & beer bar in the heart of the Hollywood District. It is open Tuesday- Saturday nights and has an all Vegan and Vegetarian menu. It also has Happy Hour everyday from 4pm-6pm. Val also cooks there a few nights a week. Stop by, grab drink and say "Hi"
13 locals recommend
The Magnolia
4075 NE Sandy BlvdThis is a wine & beer bar in the heart of the Hollywood District. It is open Tuesday- Saturday nights and has an all Vegan and Vegetarian menu. It also has Happy Hour everyday from 4pm-6pm. Val also cooks there a few nights a week. Stop by, grab drink and say "Hi"