Guidebook for Portland
Parks & Nature
Columbia Park
City park full of huge old growth trees. Indoor pool.
Forest Park
Enormous system of trails through a Pacific Northwest rainforest.
Food Scene
John Street Cafe
8338 N Lombard StGo to breakfast spot in St. John's.
Best classic style deli around if you're hankering for a sandwich. Check out the covered patio in back.
19 locals recommend
East Side Deli on Lombard
4823 N Lombard StBest classic style deli around if you're hankering for a sandwich. Check out the covered patio in back.
I challenge you to show me better smoked meat. They smoke it all to perfection. Good local beer on tap. Usually very busy.
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StI challenge you to show me better smoked meat. They smoke it all to perfection. Good local beer on tap. Usually very busy.
The line at Podnah's is often long, so if you're hungry, this is really good mexican food right next door.
79 locals recommend
La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StThe line at Podnah's is often long, so if you're hungry, this is really good mexican food right next door.
Our favorite pizza in Portland. Wood fired. Simple. Fresh. Unique pairings. Nice selection of draft beer you probably haven't heard of if you're not from around here.
52 locals recommend
Handsome Pizza
1603 NE Killingsworth StOur favorite pizza in Portland. Wood fired. Simple. Fresh. Unique pairings. Nice selection of draft beer you probably haven't heard of if you're not from around here.
Takes fried chicken on a biscuit to the next level. Amazingly delicious ingredient combinations. Wait will be long on the weekends.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StTakes fried chicken on a biscuit to the next level. Amazingly delicious ingredient combinations. Wait will be long on the weekends.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StBest ice cream in Portland!
There are many good breakfast spots on Alberta but this one has the best ambiance. Always lots of people around so great for people watching if you're into that.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StThere are many good breakfast spots on Alberta but this one has the best ambiance. Always lots of people around so great for people watching if you're into that.
Everything I've ever ordered from here was exceptional. It's poplar for brunch but also an amazing casual dinner experience.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StEverything I've ever ordered from here was exceptional. It's poplar for brunch but also an amazing casual dinner experience.
Hana Japanese Bistro
2236 NE Alberta StOur favorite sushi in North Portland hands down!
Authentic Mediterranean food. Not much to look at but a great place to grab a quick and delicious lunch. My favorite gyros in PDX.
37 locals recommend
Cedo's Falafel and Gyros
3901 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAuthentic Mediterranean food. Not much to look at but a great place to grab a quick and delicious lunch. My favorite gyros in PDX.
The best all around authentic Mediterranean food. Small cozy space with history. The fresh hot "pillow" of pita bread the bring out to every table is a nice touch.
125 locals recommend
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
3223 NE BroadwayThe best all around authentic Mediterranean food. Small cozy space with history. The fresh hot "pillow" of pita bread the bring out to every table is a nice touch.
Great cajun comfort food and a nice ambiance. Great spot for people watching on Mississippi Ave.
50 locals recommend
60 Minutes to Escape
134 SE Taylor StGreat cajun comfort food and a nice ambiance. Great spot for people watching on Mississippi Ave.
Simple and delicious hamburgers if you want to get a quick bite.
49 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - Mississippi Ave
3747 N Mississippi AveSimple and delicious hamburgers if you want to get a quick bite.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveBest natural and local sourced groceries.
More then a grocery store.....they'll have pretty much anything you could ever need. Like a mini Target or Walmart.
204 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StMore then a grocery store.....they'll have pretty much anything you could ever need. Like a mini Target or Walmart.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveBest north Portland live music venue. Shows on the regular.
This former elementary school makes for a really fun and unique place for entertainment and adult beverages. Several different bars, a restaurant, movie theater , soaking pool and more. On a chilly day check out the "detention room bar" or "honors bar" for a cozy wood stove experience.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveThis former elementary school makes for a really fun and unique place for entertainment and adult beverages. Several different bars, a restaurant, movie theater , soaking pool and more. On a chilly day check out the "detention room bar" or "honors bar" for a cozy wood stove experience.
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StLocal beer at it's best and their food is good too!
Best German style beer hall and it's surrounded by an amazing food cart pod!
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveBest German style beer hall and it's surrounded by an amazing food cart pod!
My favorite local brewer hands down. Their flagship IPA is probably the best IPA I've ever had......in a city full of exceptional IPA's. This is their first and original location. It's small but you're going for the beer. Although, the food is very well done too. Order the "omnivore" mac 'n cheese, it's insane!
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StMy favorite local brewer hands down. Their flagship IPA is probably the best IPA I've ever had......in a city full of exceptional IPA's. This is their first and original location. It's small but you're going for the beer. Although, the food is very well done too. Order the "omnivore" mac 'n cheese, it's insane!
Our favorite dive bar in the neighborhood. There are lots of other options closer but this place is worth the extra couple minutes of travel. In your face live music!
39 locals recommend
Mock Crest Tavern
3435 N Lombard StOur favorite dive bar in the neighborhood. There are lots of other options closer but this place is worth the extra couple minutes of travel. In your face live music!
Cozy North Portland hangout. One of our favorites. Dive-bar style. Good selection of beer and cocktails. Great place on a rainy day or evening. Cozy up to the wood stove in the corner or test your skills at some pinball.
45 locals recommend
Barlow Tavern
6008 N Greeley AveCozy North Portland hangout. One of our favorites. Dive-bar style. Good selection of beer and cocktails. Great place on a rainy day or evening. Cozy up to the wood stove in the corner or test your skills at some pinball.
Awesome selection of infused vodkas and creative cocktail menu. Always mellow and fun and often a DJ spinning chill beats in the evenings. Their "gourmet taco" menu is an experience. Go hungry and try lots of different tacos, you'll be happy you did.
99 locals recommend
Cruzroom
2314 NE Alberta StAwesome selection of infused vodkas and creative cocktail menu. Always mellow and fun and often a DJ spinning chill beats in the evenings. Their "gourmet taco" menu is an experience. Go hungry and try lots of different tacos, you'll be happy you did.
Trendy spot with a huge outdoor patio. Good shuffleboard spot on a rainy day.
102 locals recommend
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveTrendy spot with a huge outdoor patio. Good shuffleboard spot on a rainy day.
Stop in to their "Sidebar" for some good local beer when roaming Williams Ave.
48 locals recommend
Lompoc Brewing/5th Quadrant
3901 North Williams AvenueStop in to their "Sidebar" for some good local beer when roaming Williams Ave.