Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Their Biscuits are amazing, line can be long, so arrive early!
145 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StTheir Biscuits are amazing, line can be long, so arrive early!
Genies Cafe
1101 SE Division StKiller Breakfasts - do you like Bloody Mary's???
Best Friend
1121 SE Division StDelicious smoothies & breakfast bowls!!
The best Coffee in Portland - single origin, micro farms, ask for some chocolate whipped cream, too!
30 locals recommend
Nossa Familia Coffee
2007 SE Division StThe best Coffee in Portland - single origin, micro farms, ask for some chocolate whipped cream, too!
Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th AveSouth American Delicacies!
Chicken & Guns - their salad is amazing too!
Bottle Rocket - try the Spicy Fish Sauce Tots!!
The crepe place is also outstanding and their cardamom, honey walnut milkshake - YES!!
63 locals recommend
Cartopia
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdChicken & Guns - their salad is amazing too!
Bottle Rocket - try the Spicy Fish Sauce Tots!!
The crepe place is also outstanding and their cardamom, honey walnut milkshake - YES!!
Avoid the lines at Salt and Straw - try their Toasted Rice Ice cream or Pineapple basil sorbet
87 locals recommend
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2021 SE Clinton StAvoid the lines at Salt and Straw - try their Toasted Rice Ice cream or Pineapple basil sorbet
Opens at 7 pm, this classic Portland haunted home serves delicious desserts and coffee into the wee hours - try the Warm Ginger Bread - YUM!
56 locals recommend
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveOpens at 7 pm, this classic Portland haunted home serves delicious desserts and coffee into the wee hours - try the Warm Ginger Bread - YUM!
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne Blvdthe best Reuben Sandwich in town!
You want GOOD donuts?? my favorite is the Lemon Poppyseed old fashioned buttermilk donut....I know, right?
Who needs a donut with stale cereal on the top, when you can have a Creme Brûlée donut with orange liqueur pushed into the center by you?
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StYou want GOOD donuts?? my favorite is the Lemon Poppyseed old fashioned buttermilk donut....I know, right?
Who needs a donut with stale cereal on the top, when you can have a Creme Brûlée donut with orange liqueur pushed into the center by you?
Delicious Indian food - indoor and outdoor seating and classic Bollywood films playing :)
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StDelicious Indian food - indoor and outdoor seating and classic Bollywood films playing :)
Drinks & Nightlife
White Owl Social Club
1305 SE 8th AveCovered outside area with fire spots
Night Light Lounge
2100 SE Clinton StGreat Sunday Brunch and outdoor seating
APEX
1216 SE Division Sta Bazillion beers on tap!
The Liquor Store Bar & Venue
Fun place to dance!
Goodfoot Pub & Lounge
2845 SE Stark StClassic Portland night spot. Fridays is Funk night!
The outside patio is open year round! Highly recommend the Burnt Reynolds’s cocktail and the Asian inspired nachos!
66 locals recommend
Double Dragon
1235 SE Division StThe outside patio is open year round! Highly recommend the Burnt Reynolds’s cocktail and the Asian inspired nachos!
Sightseeing
Peaceful retreat with forest walks and spiritual statuary embedded into cliff walls. take the elevator to the top to experience the labyrinth and gorgeous city views.
138 locals recommend
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StPeaceful retreat with forest walks and spiritual statuary embedded into cliff walls. take the elevator to the top to experience the labyrinth and gorgeous city views.
This little lady has been sharing her hat collection since I don't know when, but it's been a long time. She's sweet and her hats are incredible! Look for the purple house! (reservations are required)
The Hat Museum
1928 SE Ladd AveThis little lady has been sharing her hat collection since I don't know when, but it's been a long time. She's sweet and her hats are incredible! Look for the purple house! (reservations are required)
Parks & Nature
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveGorgeous manicured landscaped walking trails!
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StGorgeous gardens and delightful tea in downtown Portland
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger BlvdLovely hiking trails only a few miles away!
Arts & Culture
Powell's has two locations, the giant one on Burnside and a great little slice on Hawthorne! Highly recommended!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StPowell's has two locations, the giant one on Burnside and a great little slice on Hawthorne! Highly recommended!
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry - right around the corner - currently showing King Tut exhibit.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOregon Museum of Science and Industry - right around the corner - currently showing King Tut exhibit.
Portland Opera
211 SE Caruthers StYou can hear the crystal glasses break from here!