Alana & Evan’s guidebook

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Alana & Evan’s guidebook

Foodies

Portland + Food = ♥️
Our top favorite restaurant. It is a smaller place and can be hard to get in so make a reservation!
112 locals recommend
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside St
112 locals recommend
Our top favorite restaurant. It is a smaller place and can be hard to get in so make a reservation!
Delivery and takeout available. Really great bbq and fun neighborhood with the Dekum five points and Breakside Brewery nearby.
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth St
264 locals recommend
Delivery and takeout available. Really great bbq and fun neighborhood with the Dekum five points and Breakside Brewery nearby.
Delivery or takeout available. Just down the street (couple blocks) pizza place with thin Italian crust and good wedge salad.
65 locals recommend
East Glisan Pizza Lounge
8001 NE Glisan St
65 locals recommend
Delivery or takeout available. Just down the street (couple blocks) pizza place with thin Italian crust and good wedge salad.
Delivery or takeout available. Cornbread Pizza! So good!
95 locals recommend
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan St
95 locals recommend
Delivery or takeout available. Cornbread Pizza! So good!
Takeout available. Casual spot and great for a Torta and Paloma. Outdoor seating available.
73 locals recommend
Güero
200 NE 28th Ave
73 locals recommend
Takeout available. Casual spot and great for a Torta and Paloma. Outdoor seating available.
Mediterranean - Amazing food and drinks! I have had success with walk ins for 2 - even on a Friday or Saturday. Outdoor seating available.
144 locals recommend
Tusk
2448 E Burnside St
144 locals recommend
Mediterranean - Amazing food and drinks! I have had success with walk ins for 2 - even on a Friday or Saturday. Outdoor seating available.
Italian - We love to go for lunch but I assume dinner is sweet and romantic for two. They have some outdoor seating as well.
71 locals recommend
Luce
2140 E Burnside St
71 locals recommend
Italian - We love to go for lunch but I assume dinner is sweet and romantic for two. They have some outdoor seating as well.
Delivery, takeout and outdoor seating available. Wonderful sushi! They also have a cheeseburger! The secret is most places in Portland have a special cheeseburger that usually is not on the menu - you have to ask. There is also the Ex Patriot across the street that is a really cool bar to grab a drink at before or after.
107 locals recommend
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th Ave
107 locals recommend
Delivery, takeout and outdoor seating available. Wonderful sushi! They also have a cheeseburger! The secret is most places in Portland have a special cheeseburger that usually is not on the menu - you have to ask. There is also the Ex Patriot across the street that is a really cool bar to grab a drink at before or after.
Delivery or pickup available. There are multiple locations in Portland depending on where you are headed but this one is the closest. You can expect a line but this is a local favorite. Great tacos or we really like the Bryan's bowl. Outdoor seating available.
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
318 locals recommend
Delivery or pickup available. There are multiple locations in Portland depending on where you are headed but this one is the closest. You can expect a line but this is a local favorite. Great tacos or we really like the Bryan's bowl. Outdoor seating available.
Pre-order / pick-up available. Most people who visit Portland go to Voodoo Donuts but our recommend is Blue Star 100%! They have multiple locations in Portland but the one on Division is closest.
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division St
403 locals recommend
Pre-order / pick-up available. Most people who visit Portland go to Voodoo Donuts but our recommend is Blue Star 100%! They have multiple locations in Portland but the one on Division is closest.
Pickup available. This place is magical with super unique flavors. This is a must visit! The location on Division is closest.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
1078 locals recommend
Pickup available. This place is magical with super unique flavors. This is a must visit! The location on Division is closest.
Delivery, takeout, limited patio seating. If you find yourself shopping on NW 23rd, which I hope you do, this place is great if you want to treat yourself to a fancy lunch. If you are into sweets this is also the place to go.
189 locals recommend
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd Ave
189 locals recommend
Delivery, takeout, limited patio seating. If you find yourself shopping on NW 23rd, which I hope you do, this place is great if you want to treat yourself to a fancy lunch. If you are into sweets this is also the place to go.
Pickup available. Cheese and charcuterie boards. Prosecco on tap! Best of all - ice cream sundaes and soft serve.
35 locals recommend
Cheese & Crack Snack Shop
22 SE 28th Ave
35 locals recommend
Pickup available. Cheese and charcuterie boards. Prosecco on tap! Best of all - ice cream sundaes and soft serve.
Many food options from popular restaurants in Portland under one roof.
115 locals recommend
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd Ave
115 locals recommend
Many food options from popular restaurants in Portland under one roof.
Indian street food! Love this place and it is on Division in a stretch of restaurants, bars and shops.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St
625 locals recommend
Indian street food! Love this place and it is on Division in a stretch of restaurants, bars and shops.

Sightseeing

Looking for some outdoor adventures within the metro area or not to far away?
Large park nearby with trails and great views of the city.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
420 locals recommend
Large park nearby with trails and great views of the city.
Just off of I-84 about 30 minutes east of Portland, this is one of the most scenic waterfalls on the entire west coast. We nearly lost this beauty last summer due to wildfires, but the firefighters put in everything they had and were able to save the forest immediately surrounding the falls and the historic lodge. This place is a major tourist attraction so a must see but please be prepared for crowds.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
974 locals recommend
Just off of I-84 about 30 minutes east of Portland, this is one of the most scenic waterfalls on the entire west coast. We nearly lost this beauty last summer due to wildfires, but the firefighters put in everything they had and were able to save the forest immediately surrounding the falls and the historic lodge. This place is a major tourist attraction so a must see but please be prepared for crowds.
Just across the street from the Rose Test Gardens are the Japanese Gardens. This 12-acre park has intricately designed and delicately maintained gardens true to the traditional Japanese style of gardening. It’s absolutely breathtaking, and it also houses a tea room with traditional Japanese teas and snacks.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
1015 locals recommend
Just across the street from the Rose Test Gardens are the Japanese Gardens. This 12-acre park has intricately designed and delicately maintained gardens true to the traditional Japanese style of gardening. It’s absolutely breathtaking, and it also houses a tea room with traditional Japanese teas and snacks.
Portland is the rose city! This place is a must see and if you have extra time the Japanese Gardens are next door. With over 10,000 different rose bushes, this beautiful park in the western hills of the city pleases both the eyes and the nose. The roses bloom regularly throughout the spring and summer.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave
627 locals recommend
Portland is the rose city! This place is a must see and if you have extra time the Japanese Gardens are next door. With over 10,000 different rose bushes, this beautiful park in the western hills of the city pleases both the eyes and the nose. The roses bloom regularly throughout the spring and summer.
At 5,200 acres, this is the largest park within any U.S. city. It gets very popular in summer, especially on week- ends, so if you want to check it out be prepared to embrace the crowds. See Witch's Castle under Hikes.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
940 locals recommend
At 5,200 acres, this is the largest park within any U.S. city. It gets very popular in summer, especially on week- ends, so if you want to check it out be prepared to embrace the crowds. See Witch's Castle under Hikes.
Our favorite park in the city, this little gem in SE boasts a large pond, tons of green grassy knolls perfect for pic- nicking, and lots of old growth trees which provide the perfect shady canopy from both the sun and the rain.
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark St
437 locals recommend
Our favorite park in the city, this little gem in SE boasts a large pond, tons of green grassy knolls perfect for pic- nicking, and lots of old growth trees which provide the perfect shady canopy from both the sun and the rain.

Bars & Breweries

Fun bar to get a drink before or after dinner at Yakuza.
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th Ave
195 locals recommend
Fun bar to get a drink before or after dinner at Yakuza.
Breakside is our favorite brewery. They have multiple locations but we like to go to the Dekum location so we can eat at Podnahs Pit (BBQ) across the street. Although the food at Breakside is also good. This is kinda far from our place (15-20 Mins) but worth the trip.
278 locals recommend
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum St
278 locals recommend
Breakside is our favorite brewery. They have multiple locations but we like to go to the Dekum location so we can eat at Podnahs Pit (BBQ) across the street. Although the food at Breakside is also good. This is kinda far from our place (15-20 Mins) but worth the trip.
Jungalow style decor and great cocktails!
42 locals recommend
Hey Love
920 E Burnside St
42 locals recommend
Jungalow style decor and great cocktails!
There are so many great bars on division but we really like this place. They do not have food but you can grab a slice of pizza across the street.
22 locals recommend
Cat's Paw Saloon
3565 SE Division St
22 locals recommend
There are so many great bars on division but we really like this place. They do not have food but you can grab a slice of pizza across the street.
Love this place and they have an amazing Happy Hour! If you find yourself on Hawthorne head here for HH!
66 locals recommend
Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd
66 locals recommend
Love this place and they have an amazing Happy Hour! If you find yourself on Hawthorne head here for HH!
The food is good here but the cocktails are A++. The vibe is dark and romantic.
161 locals recommend
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd
161 locals recommend
The food is good here but the cocktails are A++. The vibe is dark and romantic.
Bar on the roof top of an old high school with amazing views of Portland!
15 locals recommend
Roof Deck at Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St
15 locals recommend
Bar on the roof top of an old high school with amazing views of Portland!
Amazing HH! Great large outdoor patio. Oldie but goodie Portland bar!
98 locals recommend
Rontoms
600 E Burnside St
98 locals recommend
Amazing HH! Great large outdoor patio. Oldie but goodie Portland bar!
My fav neighborhood bar! Three blocks from the cottage.
64 locals recommend
Vintage Cocktail Lounge
7907 SE Stark St
64 locals recommend
My fav neighborhood bar! Three blocks from the cottage.
Large outdoor patio. I love going here for drinks a cheeseburger. Nothing fancy but solid. They usually have a big screen / projector going and a fire pit.
21 locals recommend
Bar Bar
3943 N Mississippi Ave
21 locals recommend
Large outdoor patio. I love going here for drinks a cheeseburger. Nothing fancy but solid. They usually have a big screen / projector going and a fire pit.

Hikes

Start point: Cape Horn Trailhead End point: Cigar Rock Hike Type: Loop Distance: 7.4 miles Elevation gain: 1230 feet High point: 1,300 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: July 16th to January 31st for the loop Family Friendly: No Backpackable: No Crowded: Yes
18 locals recommend
Cape Horn Trail
18 locals recommend
Start point: Cape Horn Trailhead End point: Cigar Rock Hike Type: Loop Distance: 7.4 miles Elevation gain: 1230 feet High point: 1,300 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: July 16th to January 31st for the loop Family Friendly: No Backpackable: No Crowded: Yes
Start point: Wahkeena Trailhead End Point: Devils Rest Hike Type: In and out or lollipop loop Distance: 8.4 miles in and out; 7.1 miles as a loop taking unmaintained trails Elevation gain: 2350 feet High point: 2,435 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: Year round (periods of snow during winter) Family Friendly: No Backpackable: No Crowded: Initially yes, but quieter as you go higher
Devils Rest
Start point: Wahkeena Trailhead End Point: Devils Rest Hike Type: In and out or lollipop loop Distance: 8.4 miles in and out; 7.1 miles as a loop taking unmaintained trails Elevation gain: 2350 feet High point: 2,435 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: Year round (periods of snow during winter) Family Friendly: No Backpackable: No Crowded: Initially yes, but quieter as you go higher
Start point: Angels Rest TrailheadRoad.JPG End point: Angels Rest Hike Type: Out and Back Distance: 4.8 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1475 feet High point: 1640 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: All Season Family Friendly: Yes Backpackable: No Crowded: Yes
45 locals recommend
Angel's Rest Lookout
45 locals recommend
Start point: Angels Rest TrailheadRoad.JPG End point: Angels Rest Hike Type: Out and Back Distance: 4.8 miles round trip Elevation gain: 1475 feet High point: 1640 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: All Season Family Friendly: Yes Backpackable: No Crowded: Yes
IN PORTLAND Pittock Mansion Hike Easy 2.5 miles or moderate 5.4 miles – good city view https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/pittock-mansion-hike-wildwood-trail-forest-park/ Start from Cornell Road for a partial loop hike on Wildwood Trail and Upper Macleay Trail that is 2.5 miles round trip with 435 feet of elevation change. For a longer version of this hike, consider the 5.4-mile trek from Lower Macleay Park to Pittock Mansion. https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/lower-macleay-park-pittock-mansion-hike-portland-oregon/
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
622 locals recommend
IN PORTLAND Pittock Mansion Hike Easy 2.5 miles or moderate 5.4 miles – good city view https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/pittock-mansion-hike-wildwood-trail-forest-park/ Start from Cornell Road for a partial loop hike on Wildwood Trail and Upper Macleay Trail that is 2.5 miles round trip with 435 feet of elevation change. For a longer version of this hike, consider the 5.4-mile trek from Lower Macleay Park to Pittock Mansion. https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/lower-macleay-park-pittock-mansion-hike-portland-oregon/
IN PORTLAND (FOREST PARK) Witch’s Castle https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/stone-house-hike-lower-macleay-trail-forest-park-portland/ The Witch’s House is an easy half-mile hike from the Upper Macleay Parking lot near the Portland Audubon Society, or a slightly longer three-quarter mile jaunt starting from the Lower Macleay Parking lot at at NW 30th and Upshur. One can take the Aspen trail to get there. A great way of accessing the trailhead is to walk up on Thurman Street.
13 locals recommend
Witch's Castle
Lower Macleay Trail
13 locals recommend
IN PORTLAND (FOREST PARK) Witch’s Castle https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/stone-house-hike-lower-macleay-trail-forest-park-portland/ The Witch’s House is an easy half-mile hike from the Upper Macleay Parking lot near the Portland Audubon Society, or a slightly longer three-quarter mile jaunt starting from the Lower Macleay Parking lot at at NW 30th and Upshur. One can take the Aspen trail to get there. A great way of accessing the trailhead is to walk up on Thurman Street.
Marquam Trail to Council Crest Easy - 3.1 miles, cool city view https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/marquam-trail-to-council-crest-hike-trail
Marquam Trail
Marquam Trail
Marquam Trail to Council Crest Easy - 3.1 miles, cool city view https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/marquam-trail-to-council-crest-hike-trail
Easy – 1.5 miles Little hike for a really cool waterfall. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Wahkeena_Falls_Hike
21 locals recommend
Wahkeena Falls
Wahkeena Trail #420
21 locals recommend
Easy – 1.5 miles Little hike for a really cool waterfall. https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Wahkeena_Falls_Hike
Panther Creek isn’t much of a hike, but you can combine with Falls Creek Falls https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/falls-creek-falls.html https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/fall-creek-falls-trail--2
8 locals recommend
Panther Creek Falls
National Forest Development Road 65
8 locals recommend
Panther Creek isn’t much of a hike, but you can combine with Falls Creek Falls https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/falls-creek-falls.html https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/fall-creek-falls-trail--2
Easy – 2.5 miles https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/latourell-falls-loop.html
42 locals recommend
Latourell Falls
42 locals recommend
Easy – 2.5 miles https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/latourell-falls-loop.html
HOOD RIVER Rowena Crest – best during spring when wildflowers are in bloom https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/rowena-plateau-loop.html Type: Loop Distance: 2.5 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 250 feet Difficulty: Easy Family Friendly: Yes Restrooms: No Trailhead Pass: No
19 locals recommend
Rowena Crest Viewpoint
6500 Historic Columbia River Hwy
19 locals recommend
HOOD RIVER Rowena Crest – best during spring when wildflowers are in bloom https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/rowena-plateau-loop.html Type: Loop Distance: 2.5 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 250 feet Difficulty: Easy Family Friendly: Yes Restrooms: No Trailhead Pass: No
MOUNT HOOD https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Tom_Dick_and_Harry_Mountain_Hike This hike goes through Mirror lake – if you want a shorter hike, just go to Mirror Lake: 4.4 miles (good view of Mount hood) https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Mirror_Lake_Hike Start point: Mirror Lake TrailheadRoad.JPG End Point: Tom Dick and Harry Mountain Trail Log: Trail Log Distance: 7.7 miles Elevation gain: 1460 feet High Point: 4,930 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: Summer into fall Family Friendly: Yes, for older kids Backpackable: Yes - camping at Mirror Lake
14 locals recommend
Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
14 locals recommend
MOUNT HOOD https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Tom_Dick_and_Harry_Mountain_Hike This hike goes through Mirror lake – if you want a shorter hike, just go to Mirror Lake: 4.4 miles (good view of Mount hood) https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Mirror_Lake_Hike Start point: Mirror Lake TrailheadRoad.JPG End Point: Tom Dick and Harry Mountain Trail Log: Trail Log Distance: 7.7 miles Elevation gain: 1460 feet High Point: 4,930 feet Difficulty: Moderate Seasons: Summer into fall Family Friendly: Yes, for older kids Backpackable: Yes - camping at Mirror Lake

Neighborhoods

Head to NW 23rd for shopping, bars and dining. We personally stay in between Burnside and Lovejoy.
21 locals recommend
Nob Hill
21 locals recommend
Head to NW 23rd for shopping, bars and dining. We personally stay in between Burnside and Lovejoy.
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
205 locals recommend
There is an area over in the area called Dekum triangle (google it). We have two recommends on our food scene list here; Podnahs and Breakside.
12 locals recommend
Woodlawn
12 locals recommend
There is an area over in the area called Dekum triangle (google it). We have two recommends on our food scene list here; Podnahs and Breakside.
There are three streets that run parallel that have many boutiques, restaurants and bars. Belmont, Hawthorne and Division.
Southeast Portland
There are three streets that run parallel that have many boutiques, restaurants and bars. Belmont, Hawthorne and Division.

Breakfast

Love love love breakfast as do most people in Portland so be prepared to wait at most places.
I love going here for breakfast. It is super chill, good scrambles and diner style.
52 locals recommend
City State Diner
128 NE 28th Ave
52 locals recommend
I love going here for breakfast. It is super chill, good scrambles and diner style.
If you like fried chicken and waffles this is the place. Expect to wait a while for a table but most don’t regret it.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside St
379 locals recommend
If you like fried chicken and waffles this is the place. Expect to wait a while for a table but most don’t regret it.
This is one of my go to breakfast places. The wait usually isn’t as bad as most breakfast places. Great food! Great Eggs Benedict!
52 locals recommend
Zell's Cafe
1300 Southeast Morrison Street
52 locals recommend
This is one of my go to breakfast places. The wait usually isn’t as bad as most breakfast places. Great food! Great Eggs Benedict!
Best breakfast burrito in the city. Trust me I taste tested all!
59 locals recommend
Meat Cheese Bread
1406 SE Stark St
59 locals recommend
Best breakfast burrito in the city. Trust me I taste tested all!
Scandinavian Breakfast - how fun is that?
94 locals recommend
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi Avenue
94 locals recommend
Scandinavian Breakfast - how fun is that?
Good classic breakfast and scrambles. Great breakfast cocktails!
43 locals recommend
Cricket Cafe
3159 SE Belmont St
43 locals recommend
Good classic breakfast and scrambles. Great breakfast cocktails!