Alison's Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing Thai fried chicken! This is one of our favorite places in Portland.
156 locals recommend
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StAmazing Thai fried chicken! This is one of our favorite places in Portland.
Great coffee roaster just a couple of blocks from our house, low-key atmosphere. Make sure to try the 11 of Spades blend if they have it!
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StGreat coffee roaster just a couple of blocks from our house, low-key atmosphere. Make sure to try the 11 of Spades blend if they have it!
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveIntimate craft cocktail bar with low lighting and amazing drinks.
Little corner bar a few blocks from our house, try the fried broccoli with fried lemon slices.
99 locals recommend
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveLittle corner bar a few blocks from our house, try the fried broccoli with fried lemon slices.
More than just tamales! Some of my favorite local Mexican food, has many types of tamales and also great seasonal specials.
79 locals recommend
Tamale Boy Dekum
1764 NE Dekum StMore than just tamales! Some of my favorite local Mexican food, has many types of tamales and also great seasonal specials.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food in a stylish space.
Fancy sushi spot within blocks that has modern decor and a lovely back patio.
107 locals recommend
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveFancy sushi spot within blocks that has modern decor and a lovely back patio.
Famous ice cream, known for their oddball monthly seasonal flavors.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StFamous ice cream, known for their oddball monthly seasonal flavors.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 Northeast Killingsworth StreetOur favorite local BBQ spot, great for groups.
The freshest mini doughnuts, you get them seconds after they've come out of the fryer. Pip's blends their own chai and you can try a flight. They also give you a free dozen doughnuts if it's the week of your birthday.
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StThe freshest mini doughnuts, you get them seconds after they've come out of the fryer. Pip's blends their own chai and you can try a flight. They also give you a free dozen doughnuts if it's the week of your birthday.
Chinese street food, excellent noodle bowls and the spicy chicken is A+.
19 locals recommend
Danwei Canting
803 SE Stark StChinese street food, excellent noodle bowls and the spicy chicken is A+.
Voodoo Doughnut is a Portland institution, many weirdo doughnuts but my favorite is their excellent apple fritter. This location has easier parking and a shorter line than the original location downtown.
125 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Davis
1501 NE Davis StVoodoo Doughnut is a Portland institution, many weirdo doughnuts but my favorite is their excellent apple fritter. This location has easier parking and a shorter line than the original location downtown.
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveOne of the top restaurants in Portland, reservations required.
Neighborhoods
Galleries, many great restaurants, cute boutique shops, and tons of murals.
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Galleries, many great restaurants, cute boutique shops, and tons of murals.
Densely-packed vintage shops and boutiques, great restaurants and treats (Blue Star Doughnuts, Ruby Jewel Ice Cream, The Meadow chocolate and salt shop).
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueDensely-packed vintage shops and boutiques, great restaurants and treats (Blue Star Doughnuts, Ruby Jewel Ice Cream, The Meadow chocolate and salt shop).
Hawthorne
Vintage shops, boutiques, many great restaurants.
Sightseeing
Historic school converted into a hotel. Has a soaking pool, movie theater, many bars, restaurant with courtyard, and community rooms to rent.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveHistoric school converted into a hotel. Has a soaking pool, movie theater, many bars, restaurant with courtyard, and community rooms to rent.
Serene traditional Japanese garden, has rotating art exhibits.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveSerene traditional Japanese garden, has rotating art exhibits.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StLovely gem, has a tea house and many beautiful views.
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveArcade bar with games and drinks.
Enormous rose garden with varieties marked; great views on clear days.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveEnormous rose garden with varieties marked; great views on clear days.
This park goes along the waterfront and lets you walk the various Portland bridges that cross the Willamette River.
74 locals recommend
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeThis park goes along the waterfront and lets you walk the various Portland bridges that cross the Willamette River.
Local shops and services
Closest grocery store, local chain that carries beautiful organic produce and many favorite Pacific Northwest local brands.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveClosest grocery store, local chain that carries beautiful organic produce and many favorite Pacific Northwest local brands.