Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
ZOOM+Care
3872 N Mississippi AveEmergency medical care
Local chain of high-quality food, more affordable than Whole Foods. 10-minute walk away.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StLocal chain of high-quality food, more affordable than Whole Foods. 10-minute walk away.
Good, close option for things like milk, candy bars, soda, etc.
10 locals recommend
NU RITE WAY FOOD CENTER
3965 N Mississippi AveGood, close option for things like milk, candy bars, soda, etc.
Food Scene
Excellent and popular small-plate restaurant. Be prepared for a wait.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StExcellent and popular small-plate restaurant. Be prepared for a wait.
The Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi AveRelaxing, low-key spot for good coffee.
Pastries, breakfast, and lunch in welcoming, space. Free wi-fi. Free coffee refills (seriously, no limit). I eat here way too often.
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StPastries, breakfast, and lunch in welcoming, space. Free wi-fi. Free coffee refills (seriously, no limit). I eat here way too often.
Popular breakfast and lunch spot with large helpings and often a long wait.
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AvePopular breakfast and lunch spot with large helpings and often a long wait.
Popular Mexican restaurant featuring tacos and bowls. Very good food and usually a waiting line.
342 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AvePopular Mexican restaurant featuring tacos and bowls. Very good food and usually a waiting line.
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams AveNew-ish BBQ restaurant that has gotten rave reviews.
Burritos and rice/bean bowls. Many vegetarian, vegan, and Paleo options.
176 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveBurritos and rice/bean bowls. Many vegetarian, vegan, and Paleo options.
Verde Cocina on Mississippi
3746 N Mississippi AveFarm-to-table Mexican food.
Miss Delta Restaurant and Bar
3950 N Mississippi AveRestaurant/bar featuring Louisiana cuisine.
Excellent, cozy spot for breakfast or lunch about 13 minutes away on foot.
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveExcellent, cozy spot for breakfast or lunch about 13 minutes away on foot.
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StExcellent artisanal donuts.
Shopping
Unique, hard-to-categorize shop selling things like animal skeletons, taxidermy, science toys, and art.
94 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveUnique, hard-to-categorize shop selling things like animal skeletons, taxidermy, science toys, and art.
Flutter
3948 N Mississippi AveEclectic, vintage goods and gifts.
PDX Gold Dust
1476 NE Alberta StEclectic, new and vintage household goods and decor.
Offbeat & unique goods sourced from around the world in a huge, colorful space.
31 locals recommend
Cargo
81 SE Yamhill StOffbeat & unique goods sourced from around the world in a huge, colorful space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Casual microbrewery with covered, outdoor, heated (seasonally), picnic-table seating.
98 locals recommend
StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StCasual microbrewery with covered, outdoor, heated (seasonally), picnic-table seating.
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StCasual microbrewery.
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveWell-stocked whiskey bar with good food, nice patio.
Bar on one side, music venue on the other. Features mostly local musical talent.
137 locals recommend
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StBar on one side, music venue on the other. Features mostly local musical talent.
The 1905
830 N Shaver StPizza, cocktails, and live jazz.