Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
GIGI'S CAFE
6320 SW Capitol HwyFabulous breakfasts with delicious waffles.
Unique Mexican food with great flavors, using fresh NW ingredients. They make their tortillas by hand and cook them right in front of the restaurant.
56 locals recommend
Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol HwyUnique Mexican food with great flavors, using fresh NW ingredients. They make their tortillas by hand and cook them right in front of the restaurant.
The chef started with a popular cart and now makes his wood-fired pizza in this intimate space in the heart of Multnomah Village.
40 locals recommend
Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol HwyThe chef started with a popular cart and now makes his wood-fired pizza in this intimate space in the heart of Multnomah Village.
We actually prefer the coffee at Baker & Spice. But just in case you love Starbucks, here it is.
48 locals recommend
Starbucks
SquareWe actually prefer the coffee at Baker & Spice. But just in case you love Starbucks, here it is.
This is a popular hangout for brewery fans in our neighborhood.
57 locals recommend
Sasquatch Brewing Co.
6440 SW Capitol HwyThis is a popular hangout for brewery fans in our neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Extensive menu specializing in NW seafood. Must try the tomato basil soup. All fresh and local ingredients at affordable prices. They even have take-out!
41 locals recommend
Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
6660 SW Capitol HwyExtensive menu specializing in NW seafood. Must try the tomato basil soup. All fresh and local ingredients at affordable prices. They even have take-out!
This is the first McMenamins location and kicked off a Portland brew-pub empire.
19 locals recommend
McMenamins Hillsdale Brewery & Public House
1505 SW Sunset BlvdThis is the first McMenamins location and kicked off a Portland brew-pub empire.
Everything Else
A wonderful bakery with everything from hearty breads to fancy desserts. Plus, it's our favorite place for coffee.
68 locals recommend
Baker & Spice
6330 SW Capitol HwyA wonderful bakery with everything from hearty breads to fancy desserts. Plus, it's our favorite place for coffee.
The very best local grocery chain. Great produce, with a choice of organic or non-organic. Also, good meat department, and the friendliest employees anywhere.
53 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyThe very best local grocery chain. Great produce, with a choice of organic or non-organic. Also, good meat department, and the friendliest employees anywhere.
Better pricing on groceries than New Seasons, and they have everything, from toiletries to dishes. It is part of the Kroger chain of stores.
96 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
7700 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyBetter pricing on groceries than New Seasons, and they have everything, from toiletries to dishes. It is part of the Kroger chain of stores.
Parks & Nature
Forest Park
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveThis park is a few blocks away. It looks like a regular park, but if you walk across the grassy area and follow the paths, you will end up in a delightful little forest that will make you think you are in the mountains.
39 locals recommend
Gabriel Park
This park is a few blocks away. It looks like a regular park, but if you walk across the grassy area and follow the paths, you will end up in a delightful little forest that will make you think you are in the mountains.
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveShopping
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StHillsdale
Sightseeing
Located a few miles from us in Washington Park, this is a must-see attraction. Beautifully manicured landscapes, a zen garden, ponds and bridges appear as visitors meander through the grounds, as well as stunning views of the city.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveLocated a few miles from us in Washington Park, this is a must-see attraction. Beautifully manicured landscapes, a zen garden, ponds and bridges appear as visitors meander through the grounds, as well as stunning views of the city.
This waterfall is an iconic image known throughout the world. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge, a short drive from Portland. Enjoy fantastic views of the Columbia River and the surrounding area, and take a hike in the Northwest forests.
6 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls Lodge Visitor Center
This waterfall is an iconic image known throughout the world. It is located in the Columbia River Gorge, a short drive from Portland. Enjoy fantastic views of the Columbia River and the surrounding area, and take a hike in the Northwest forests.