Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
New Seasons is Portland's (better) version of Whole Foods. They have free samples, beer/wine tastings, and delicious deli foods made to order and a bounty of the best produce you have ever tasted.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveNew Seasons is Portland's (better) version of Whole Foods. They have free samples, beer/wine tastings, and delicious deli foods made to order and a bounty of the best produce you have ever tasted.
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AvePharmacy and conveniences
Food Scene
Super close coffee shop that is SERIOUS about coffee. They roast their own. Not too kid friendly, but a good place to get work done. Free Wifi.
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StSuper close coffee shop that is SERIOUS about coffee. They roast their own. Not too kid friendly, but a good place to get work done. Free Wifi.
If coffee is not your thing- grab some tea! Townshend’s is a great tea house with plenty of amazing tea, Kombucha on tap, bubble tea & mellow staff. Lots of extra seating in basement.
91 locals recommend
Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StIf coffee is not your thing- grab some tea! Townshend’s is a great tea house with plenty of amazing tea, Kombucha on tap, bubble tea & mellow staff. Lots of extra seating in basement.
Waffles for breakfast or whenever. Hand-made Liege-style waffles topped with all sorts of goodies. Their waffles are made with a special kind of dough compared to a traditional batter.
135 locals recommend
The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdWaffles for breakfast or whenever. Hand-made Liege-style waffles topped with all sorts of goodies. Their waffles are made with a special kind of dough compared to a traditional batter.
Freakishly good biscuits and gravy, and spicy Bloody Mary's. Order the Reggie Deluxe if you are feeling brave. There is usually a line here, but it moves quite quickly.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StFreakishly good biscuits and gravy, and spicy Bloody Mary's. Order the Reggie Deluxe if you are feeling brave. There is usually a line here, but it moves quite quickly.
Best breakfast in town. You will wait to get a seat for it (sometimes an hour wait). Potato cakes are scrumptious. Outdoor seating available and unlimited coffee refills while you people watch.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StBest breakfast in town. You will wait to get a seat for it (sometimes an hour wait). Potato cakes are scrumptious. Outdoor seating available and unlimited coffee refills while you people watch.
Very cozy bakery owned by a local pastry chef that offers savory and sweet options. Close to walk to and is just starting to get “discovered”.
The Sugar Cube
3039 Northeast Alberta StreetVery cozy bakery owned by a local pastry chef that offers savory and sweet options. Close to walk to and is just starting to get “discovered”.
Larger French Bakery that where you can enjoy a fine brunch on table linens or just eat a croissant at the bar. All pastries are delicious.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdLarger French Bakery that where you can enjoy a fine brunch on table linens or just eat a croissant at the bar. All pastries are delicious.
If you can’t get a seat at Tin Shed but are looking for a similar breakfast/brunch vibe, go to Helsner’s. Definitely yummy (just not as yummy as Tin Shed).
78 locals recommend
Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StIf you can’t get a seat at Tin Shed but are looking for a similar breakfast/brunch vibe, go to Helsner’s. Definitely yummy (just not as yummy as Tin Shed).
We have been to so many taquerias in town and La Bonita always stands apart from the masses. Everything here is delicious and cheap.
74 locals recommend
La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta StWe have been to so many taquerias in town and La Bonita always stands apart from the masses. Everything here is delicious and cheap.
New Haven, CT-style thin-crust pizza by the slice (vegan pizza too!) and big salads. Check out their back patio. Nice rotating small tap list too. Kid friendly
46 locals recommend
Bella Pizza
2934 NE Alberta StNew Haven, CT-style thin-crust pizza by the slice (vegan pizza too!) and big salads. Check out their back patio. Nice rotating small tap list too. Kid friendly
Hot Lips is a good pizza standby. They make their own soda. This is better for take out than dine-in.
44 locals recommend
HOTLIPS Pizza - Killingsworth
5440 NE 33rd AveHot Lips is a good pizza standby. They make their own soda. This is better for take out than dine-in.
Everything here is delicious, though the Pad See Ew and Panang curry are especially yummy. Nice outdoor seating area and kid friendly.
91 locals recommend
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StEverything here is delicious, though the Pad See Ew and Panang curry are especially yummy. Nice outdoor seating area and kid friendly.
Owned by an Iraqi family and has a small outdoor patio. Consistently great food and (usually) a little wait.
63 locals recommend
DarSalam
2921 NE Alberta StOwned by an Iraqi family and has a small outdoor patio. Consistently great food and (usually) a little wait.
Indian street food in a funky atmosphere. This place is very popular so be prepared to wait a little bit for a seat.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food in a funky atmosphere. This place is very popular so be prepared to wait a little bit for a seat.
Consistently rated the best sandwiches in Portland. This Alberta location is the latest installment of this local chain.
34 locals recommend
Bunk Alberta
2017 NE Alberta StConsistently rated the best sandwiches in Portland. This Alberta location is the latest installment of this local chain.
A little bit farther of a walk (just under 1 mile) but fabulous locally sourced tamales. Organic, vegan, GF options & gelato place next door.
72 locals recommend
Tamale Boy Russell
668 N Russell StA little bit farther of a walk (just under 1 mile) but fabulous locally sourced tamales. Organic, vegan, GF options & gelato place next door.
Sushi/asian fusion, great outdoor area and fancy drinks with a kid’s happy hour many evenings. Get the Yakuza burger!!
107 locals recommend
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveSushi/asian fusion, great outdoor area and fancy drinks with a kid’s happy hour many evenings. Get the Yakuza burger!!
Higher end Mexican with amazing mole sauces and homemade tortillas to die for as well as delicious sangria.
61 locals recommend
Autentica Mexican Cuisine
5507 NE 30th AveHigher end Mexican with amazing mole sauces and homemade tortillas to die for as well as delicious sangria.
Best Texas barbecue in Portland. You will wait a while for a seat but your stomach will love you! Great Sunday brunch too!
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StBest Texas barbecue in Portland. You will wait a while for a seat but your stomach will love you! Great Sunday brunch too!
A new Italian restaurant serving delicious comfort food and drinks. Cozy atmosphere and absolutely delicious appetizers/salads.
34 locals recommend
Nonna Italian Tavern
5513 NE 30th AveA new Italian restaurant serving delicious comfort food and drinks. Cozy atmosphere and absolutely delicious appetizers/salads.
Amazing Italian/Pacific NW restaurant that is very intimate with limited seating. Their menus change every week and you’ll be able to see the chefs craft your meal in this one-of-a-kind restaurant.
69 locals recommend
DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveAmazing Italian/Pacific NW restaurant that is very intimate with limited seating. Their menus change every week and you’ll be able to see the chefs craft your meal in this one-of-a-kind restaurant.
Beast is Chef Naomi Pomeroy’s nationally-renowned restaurant serving Pacific NW fare in a family style fixed-price setting. Very expensive.
133 locals recommend
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveBeast is Chef Naomi Pomeroy’s nationally-renowned restaurant serving Pacific NW fare in a family style fixed-price setting. Very expensive.
Cocotte is a French restaurant serving “A bit of Paris in Portland” in a bistro atmosphere. Their wine selection is superb and they have a happy hour Tues- Sun from 5-6 pm in bar only.
19 locals recommend
Cocotte
2930 Northeast Killingsworth StreetCocotte is a French restaurant serving “A bit of Paris in Portland” in a bistro atmosphere. Their wine selection is superb and they have a happy hour Tues- Sun from 5-6 pm in bar only.
Vegan bakery with many gluten free options. If you have a special diet-- this is the place to cater to it.
87 locals recommend
Back To Eden Bakery
2215-2217 NE Alberta StVegan bakery with many gluten free options. If you have a special diet-- this is the place to cater to it.
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StLate night dessert option for fabulous pie and drinks.
Brand new to Alberta Street, Stella Taco is getting a lot of great press. Yummy and cheap tacos with tasty beverages
66 locals recommend
Stella Taco
3060 SE Division StBrand new to Alberta Street, Stella Taco is getting a lot of great press. Yummy and cheap tacos with tasty beverages
Another fabulous Thai food standout. This is our 2nd favorite next to Chaba Thai.
54 locals recommend
Thai Noon Restaurant
2635 NE Alberta StAnother fabulous Thai food standout. This is our 2nd favorite next to Chaba Thai.
Stumptown roasted coffee in a great space for getting work done.
45 locals recommend
Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting
2909 NE Alberta StStumptown roasted coffee in a great space for getting work done.
Awesome new brewpub on Alberta street recently recognized as having two of the tastiest IPAs in Portland (and there are a LOT of IPAs in Portland!!)
81 locals recommend
Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StAwesome new brewpub on Alberta street recently recognized as having two of the tastiest IPAs in Portland (and there are a LOT of IPAs in Portland!!)
Drinks & Nightlife
A trip to Portland is not a trip without visiting this former elementary school converted to a brewpub, theater and hotel. Good place to catch a movie, or dip in the soaking tub for a small fee.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveA trip to Portland is not a trip without visiting this former elementary school converted to a brewpub, theater and hotel. Good place to catch a movie, or dip in the soaking tub for a small fee.
A new bar that offers great burgers and nice cocktails. They have music some nights and a decent rotating tap list.
99 locals recommend
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveA new bar that offers great burgers and nice cocktails. They have music some nights and a decent rotating tap list.
Specialty whiskey and a nice rotating beer tap list. Nice patio out back. The food is great too-- get the duck fat fries!
38 locals recommend
Branch Whiskey Bar
2926 Northeast Alberta StreetSpecialty whiskey and a nice rotating beer tap list. Nice patio out back. The food is great too-- get the duck fat fries!
While not exactly walking distance (about 1.5 miles), Breakside is such an awesome brew pub, that we had to list it in our picks. The beer is fantastic and the food delicious.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StWhile not exactly walking distance (about 1.5 miles), Breakside is such an awesome brew pub, that we had to list it in our picks. The beer is fantastic and the food delicious.
If you want a mixologist mixing you a fabulous fancy drink, this is the place to do it. The drinks are crazy expensive (for Portland standards) but incredible.
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveIf you want a mixologist mixing you a fabulous fancy drink, this is the place to do it. The drinks are crazy expensive (for Portland standards) but incredible.
Watch an Oregon Ducks, or Portland Timbers or TrailBlazers game here! Huge televisions and yum appetizers.
33 locals recommend
The Station Pizza Pub
2703 NE Alberta StWatch an Oregon Ducks, or Portland Timbers or TrailBlazers game here! Huge televisions and yum appetizers.
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StNice place to grab a beverage and check out some live music.
The Bye and Bye is hipster central but has some great drinks and great people watching...
266 locals recommend
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StThe Bye and Bye is hipster central but has some great drinks and great people watching...
Entertainment & Activities
Portland’s renowned small batch “farm to cone” ice cream shop with flavors such as “honey balsamic strawberry with cracked pepper”. Long lines and well worth it. Joe Biden just had a cone here.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StPortland’s renowned small batch “farm to cone” ice cream shop with flavors such as “honey balsamic strawberry with cracked pepper”. Long lines and well worth it. Joe Biden just had a cone here.
Family owned donut and ice cream shop a few blocks from our house. It might not be as hip as Salt n Straw, but you won’t have to wait for something sweet.
43 locals recommend
Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StFamily owned donut and ice cream shop a few blocks from our house. It might not be as hip as Salt n Straw, but you won’t have to wait for something sweet.
This 16 acre park is mostly wooded with lots of Douglas Fir Trees. Great running trail, basketball and tennis courts, and plenty of playground equipment for the kids.
139 locals recommend
Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StThis 16 acre park is mostly wooded with lots of Douglas Fir Trees. Great running trail, basketball and tennis courts, and plenty of playground equipment for the kids.
26-acre park that is not too forested. There are free summer concerts in this park on a regular basis in the summertime. The dog park here can get a bit nutty so steer clear if you don’t like dogs.
49 locals recommend
Fernhill Park
Fernhill Park26-acre park that is not too forested. There are free summer concerts in this park on a regular basis in the summertime. The dog park here can get a bit nutty so steer clear if you don’t like dogs.
Greenbean books is super tiny and super awesome. They often have author visits and fun activities for the kids. Support this awesome locally owned business!
26 locals recommend
Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta StGreenbean books is super tiny and super awesome. They often have author visits and fun activities for the kids. Support this awesome locally owned business!
Arts & Culture
This new little theatre is a great venue for acoustic music, book readings, and other fun events. All the music we have seen here has been wonderful.
136 locals recommend
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StThis new little theatre is a great venue for acoustic music, book readings, and other fun events. All the music we have seen here has been wonderful.
Guardino Gallery
2939 NE Alberta StLocal Art Gallery!
Six Days Boutique
2724 NE Alberta StArt Cooperative/gallery
The Collective Art Gallery
1627 NE Alberta StArt Gallery!
Everything Else
Reasonably priced drop-in yoga classes in a fantastic space. Lots of classes here and very friendly instructors.
90 locals recommend
The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StReasonably priced drop-in yoga classes in a fantastic space. Lots of classes here and very friendly instructors.
Fantastic library space to get some work done and a new stadium for watching Collegiate soccer and baseball games.
19 locals recommend
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman StFantastic library space to get some work done and a new stadium for watching Collegiate soccer and baseball games.
Shopping
Great store for the artist! Tons of crafty materials to get your DIY project started. Classes too!
44 locals recommend
Collage
1639 NE Alberta StGreat store for the artist! Tons of crafty materials to get your DIY project started. Classes too!
Awesome bike shop with a fantastic mission of programs for low-income youth and adults, and workshops and summer camps. Check out the free bike maintenance area in behind the shop to work on your bike
16 locals recommend
Community Cycling Center
1700 NE Alberta StAwesome bike shop with a fantastic mission of programs for low-income youth and adults, and workshops and summer camps. Check out the free bike maintenance area in behind the shop to work on your bike