Guidebook for Portland

Zachary
Guidebook for Portland

Essentials

Only 3 blocks away!
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave
1022 locals recommend
Only 3 blocks away!
My favorite grocery store in all of Portland. The SOUP is AMAZING!!!!!
82 locals recommend
Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman St
82 locals recommend
My favorite grocery store in all of Portland. The SOUP is AMAZING!!!!!

Food Scene

Closest Coffee Shop, they roast beans on site!
45 locals recommend
Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting
2909 NE Alberta St
45 locals recommend
Closest Coffee Shop, they roast beans on site!
Closest restaurant. Great breakfast options but open all day. NOTE: they have a Vegan appearance, but have many dishes with eggs, cheese, meat, etc. NEXT DOOR is the BIG EGG, also a great breakfast!
85 locals recommend
Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta Street
85 locals recommend
Closest restaurant. Great breakfast options but open all day. NOTE: they have a Vegan appearance, but have many dishes with eggs, cheese, meat, etc. NEXT DOOR is the BIG EGG, also a great breakfast!
One of the Top Coffee places in Portland! Further down the street.
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta St
301 locals recommend
One of the Top Coffee places in Portland! Further down the street.
Fantastic SUSHI and Sake restaurant! Closer to home and slightly less expensive than Bamboo Sushi.
67 locals recommend
Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta St
67 locals recommend
Fantastic SUSHI and Sake restaurant! Closer to home and slightly less expensive than Bamboo Sushi.
My favorite SUSHI restaurant in all of Portland! They try to obtain their fish through Sustainable means. PRICEY. Try coming during Happy Hour 4:30-6pm
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th Ave
471 locals recommend
My favorite SUSHI restaurant in all of Portland! They try to obtain their fish through Sustainable means. PRICEY. Try coming during Happy Hour 4:30-6pm
Famous in Portland! Southern food - their biscuits and gravy are fantastic, so are their Biscuit sandwiches. Bring an empty stomach and expect a long line!
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta St
290 locals recommend
Famous in Portland! Southern food - their biscuits and gravy are fantastic, so are their Biscuit sandwiches. Bring an empty stomach and expect a long line!
Wonderful local TEA house. Many varieties of Tea to choose from, hot or iced. Check out Back to Eden Bakery next door.
91 locals recommend
Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta St
91 locals recommend
Wonderful local TEA house. Many varieties of Tea to choose from, hot or iced. Check out Back to Eden Bakery next door.
Top notch Middle Eastern Food
63 locals recommend
DarSalam
2921 NE Alberta St
63 locals recommend
Top notch Middle Eastern Food
Great Tacos, very close to home!
66 locals recommend
Stella Taco
3060 SE Division St
66 locals recommend
Great Tacos, very close to home!
Great Pizza, by the slice if you want, very close to home!
46 locals recommend
Bella Pizza
2934 NE Alberta St
46 locals recommend
Great Pizza, by the slice if you want, very close to home!
Famous in Portland! Fantastic Indian Food!
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St
625 locals recommend
Famous in Portland! Fantastic Indian Food!
POK POK is FAMOUS, not just in Portland. This is their sister/satellite location, close to home. The original is on DIVISION street. Can still get some of their popular dishes here.
201 locals recommend
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott St
201 locals recommend
POK POK is FAMOUS, not just in Portland. This is their sister/satellite location, close to home. The original is on DIVISION street. Can still get some of their popular dishes here.
Top notch food and great outdoor patio for drinking beer. Their BURGER is amazing omg.
142 locals recommend
Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott St
142 locals recommend
Top notch food and great outdoor patio for drinking beer. Their BURGER is amazing omg.
Another close-to-home Coffee shop. They have a hidden back patio that is really nice to relax in when it's sunny outside!
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth St
296 locals recommend
Another close-to-home Coffee shop. They have a hidden back patio that is really nice to relax in when it's sunny outside!
BREAKFAST - nice little diner-type restaurant. Expect lines, especially on weekends!
78 locals recommend
Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta St
78 locals recommend
BREAKFAST - nice little diner-type restaurant. Expect lines, especially on weekends!
BREAKFAST - another great breakfast place close to Helser's, vegetarian/vegan options. Outdoor patio here.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta St
359 locals recommend
BREAKFAST - another great breakfast place close to Helser's, vegetarian/vegan options. Outdoor patio here.
FRENCH-inspired restaurant, but very welcoming and top-quality tastiness! They have a mini-bakery inside if you just want to buy pastries and keep moving. REAL Croissants!
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
385 locals recommend
FRENCH-inspired restaurant, but very welcoming and top-quality tastiness! They have a mini-bakery inside if you just want to buy pastries and keep moving. REAL Croissants!
TOP FAV - 5-Star Vegan restaurant. Top quality, more expensive than your average Portland restaurant, great for date night. Highly rated, highly recommended.
33 locals recommend
Natural Selection
3033 Northeast Alberta Street
33 locals recommend
TOP FAV - 5-Star Vegan restaurant. Top quality, more expensive than your average Portland restaurant, great for date night. Highly rated, highly recommended.
ITALIAN - 5-star restaurant, with prices to match. Top quality.
69 locals recommend
DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th Ave
69 locals recommend
ITALIAN - 5-star restaurant, with prices to match. Top quality.
5-Star restaurant, frequently wins awards in Portland, like...Best Restaurant in Portland! Prices to match. Good luck getting a reservation ;)
133 locals recommend
Beast
5425 NE 30th Ave
133 locals recommend
5-Star restaurant, frequently wins awards in Portland, like...Best Restaurant in Portland! Prices to match. Good luck getting a reservation ;)
High-Quality French restaurant - dinner only
19 locals recommend
Cocotte
2930 Northeast Killingsworth Street
19 locals recommend
High-Quality French restaurant - dinner only
FAMOUS in Portland, MUST TRY. All kinds of crazy waffle ingredient combinations. They have a lot of Sweet, but also some Savory waffles too
135 locals recommend
The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne Blvd
135 locals recommend
FAMOUS in Portland, MUST TRY. All kinds of crazy waffle ingredient combinations. They have a lot of Sweet, but also some Savory waffles too
FOOD CART POD #2 - Grilled Cheese Grill is fantastic, but there are other options here in this Food Cart Pod!
73 locals recommend
The Big Egg
3039 Northeast Alberta Street
73 locals recommend
FOOD CART POD #2 - Grilled Cheese Grill is fantastic, but there are other options here in this Food Cart Pod!
Top-notch BBQ in Portland?
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth St
264 locals recommend
Top-notch BBQ in Portland?
Pizza - Hot Lips is a local pizza chain, very high quality! They have homemade berry sodas too
44 locals recommend
HOTLIPS Pizza - Killingsworth
5440 NE 33rd Ave
44 locals recommend
Pizza - Hot Lips is a local pizza chain, very high quality! They have homemade berry sodas too
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Portland. ORGANIC, VEGAN, but it tastes so good, you'll be blown away. Nicer atmosphere, not grungy like most vegan places.
80 locals recommend
Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th Ave
80 locals recommend
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Portland. ORGANIC, VEGAN, but it tastes so good, you'll be blown away. Nicer atmosphere, not grungy like most vegan places.
French-NW fusion...one of the best restaurants in all of Portland!
112 locals recommend
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside St
112 locals recommend
French-NW fusion...one of the best restaurants in all of Portland!
The ORIGINAL POK POK. Whiskey Soda Lounge nearby for waiting. Division Street is another fantastic neighborhood in Portland!
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division St
460 locals recommend
The ORIGINAL POK POK. Whiskey Soda Lounge nearby for waiting. Division Street is another fantastic neighborhood in Portland!
PERUVIAN - Upscale. One of the best restaurants in Portland and one of my personal favorites! Perfect to come here during happy hour and have a drink when they have live music. Pearl District.
183 locals recommend
Andina
1314 NW Glisan St
183 locals recommend
PERUVIAN - Upscale. One of the best restaurants in Portland and one of my personal favorites! Perfect to come here during happy hour and have a drink when they have live music. Pearl District.
FAMOUS. MUST SEE. This is the original famous coffee house in Portland. Stumptown is another nickname for Portland. Great to combine with Voodoo Donuts, PCG, Little Bird, and Ground Kontrol
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division St
347 locals recommend
FAMOUS. MUST SEE. This is the original famous coffee house in Portland. Stumptown is another nickname for Portland. Great to combine with Voodoo Donuts, PCG, Little Bird, and Ground Kontrol
PERSONAL FAV - Mediterranean food. SEAFOOD. They have a great outdoor patio. Good to combine with a Portland Art Museum trip, or there is the Regal Fox Tower movie theater a block away.
20 locals recommend
Southpark Seafood
901 SW Salmon St
20 locals recommend
PERSONAL FAV - Mediterranean food. SEAFOOD. They have a great outdoor patio. Good to combine with a Portland Art Museum trip, or there is the Regal Fox Tower movie theater a block away.
PERSONAL FAV - great for breakfast/brunch. HUGE LINES on the weekend. Come during the week and skip the hassle. Great to combine with Voodoo Donuts, Stumptown, and PCG
108 locals recommend
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd Ave
108 locals recommend
PERSONAL FAV - great for breakfast/brunch. HUGE LINES on the weekend. Come during the week and skip the hassle. Great to combine with Voodoo Donuts, Stumptown, and PCG
PERSONAL FAV - Famous in Portland! Southern. Great for breakfast/brunch. HUGE LINES on the weekend. Come during the week and skip the hassle. Nice outdoor patio.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside St
379 locals recommend
PERSONAL FAV - Famous in Portland! Southern. Great for breakfast/brunch. HUGE LINES on the weekend. Come during the week and skip the hassle. Nice outdoor patio.
SELLWOOD neighborhood - one of my favs in this area. Great tea selection and tasty food! ASIAN fusion, halfway between a food cart and a full restaurant as far as service. Restaurant quality food.
112 locals recommend
Jade Teahouse
7912 SE 13th Ave
112 locals recommend
SELLWOOD neighborhood - one of my favs in this area. Great tea selection and tasty food! ASIAN fusion, halfway between a food cart and a full restaurant as far as service. Restaurant quality food.
This is one of the famous McMenamin's properties - they converted an elementary school into restaurants, movie theater, bars, etc. Fun to at least walk around and check out even if you don't eat there
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd Ave
538 locals recommend
This is one of the famous McMenamin's properties - they converted an elementary school into restaurants, movie theater, bars, etc. Fun to at least walk around and check out even if you don't eat there
Very well done upscale Southern cooking. Nice place to hang out after a long day.
40 locals recommend
Bernie's Southern Bistro
40 locals recommend
Very well done upscale Southern cooking. Nice place to hang out after a long day.
This is really more of a restaurant/bar and the food is excellent. Lots of whiskey/bourbon/scotch too though!
38 locals recommend
Branch Whiskey Bar
2926 Northeast Alberta Street
38 locals recommend
This is really more of a restaurant/bar and the food is excellent. Lots of whiskey/bourbon/scotch too though!

Everything Else

THE ONE THE ONLY! YOU MUST GO HERE! Crazy Ice Cream flavor combinations. They are very generous with Samples, so don't feel guilty trying several before buying. Get the Kids cone if counting calories.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
1078 locals recommend
THE ONE THE ONLY! YOU MUST GO HERE! Crazy Ice Cream flavor combinations. They are very generous with Samples, so don't feel guilty trying several before buying. Get the Kids cone if counting calories.
Fantastic little bakery, with many sweet treats. VEGAN and GLUTEN-FREE options abound! Check out Townshend Tea next door.
87 locals recommend
Back To Eden Bakery
2215-2217 NE Alberta St
87 locals recommend
Fantastic little bakery, with many sweet treats. VEGAN and GLUTEN-FREE options abound! Check out Townshend Tea next door.
ONE BLOCK AWAY - Nude sunbathing, Sauna, Steam Room, Massage. Come here after a long day to relax the stress away! Don't be weird about nudity and there is nothing sexual here. Adults only.
87 locals recommend
Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd Ave
87 locals recommend
ONE BLOCK AWAY - Nude sunbathing, Sauna, Steam Room, Massage. Come here after a long day to relax the stress away! Don't be weird about nudity and there is nothing sexual here. Adults only.
Beautiful Park, within walking distance to home
139 locals recommend
Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth St
139 locals recommend
Beautiful Park, within walking distance to home
CLOSEST PARK - great for a jog, picnic, or tossing around the frisbee
56 locals recommend
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd Ave
56 locals recommend
CLOSEST PARK - great for a jog, picnic, or tossing around the frisbee
Organic Juice bar in a food truck right next to Pine State Biscuits
27 locals recommend
Sip Juice Bar
2210 NE Alberta St
27 locals recommend
Organic Juice bar in a food truck right next to Pine State Biscuits

Drinks & Nightlife

TOP FAV on Alberta - they have BOMB TACOS, a killer outdoor patio area, and if you order their House-Infused alcohol drinks, they put DINOSAURS in your drinks!
99 locals recommend
Cruzroom
2314 NE Alberta St
99 locals recommend
TOP FAV on Alberta - they have BOMB TACOS, a killer outdoor patio area, and if you order their House-Infused alcohol drinks, they put DINOSAURS in your drinks!
Classic Portland bar - large outdoor patio too!
31 locals recommend
The Hilt
1934 NE Alberta St
31 locals recommend
Classic Portland bar - large outdoor patio too!
Cool Bar, with Vegan food
266 locals recommend
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta St
266 locals recommend
Cool Bar, with Vegan food
If you're younger and want to Party, there are a bunch of bars in this area. Kells is an Irish bar, one of the better options.
15 locals recommend
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
112 SW 2nd Ave
15 locals recommend
If you're younger and want to Party, there are a bunch of bars in this area. Kells is an Irish bar, one of the better options.
If you're younger and want to Party, there are a bunch of bars and clubs in this area, just follow the people. At Dixie's you can ride the bull (during the week) and maybe dance on the bar!
Dixie Tavern
32 NW 3rd Ave
If you're younger and want to Party, there are a bunch of bars and clubs in this area, just follow the people. At Dixie's you can ride the bull (during the week) and maybe dance on the bar!
HOOD RIVER - this little city on the way to/from Multnomah Falls has a ton of great shops, restaurants. This brewery is down by the water, away from the Main Street action. BEST BEER EVER!
113 locals recommend
pFriem Family Brewers
707 Portway Ave
113 locals recommend
HOOD RIVER - this little city on the way to/from Multnomah Falls has a ton of great shops, restaurants. This brewery is down by the water, away from the Main Street action. BEST BEER EVER!
SPORTS BAR - they have a ton of TVs, lots of space, Pinball, Skeeball, Basketball and more. Great "Portland" place to watch the game on the East side.
10 locals recommend
Spirit of 77
500 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
10 locals recommend
SPORTS BAR - they have a ton of TVs, lots of space, Pinball, Skeeball, Basketball and more. Great "Portland" place to watch the game on the East side.
MISSISSIPPI NEIGHBORHOOD - this is smack dab in the middle of it. Fantastic neighborhood just to walk around. Restaurant, bars, shops, featured in Portlandia, etc.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
436 locals recommend
MISSISSIPPI NEIGHBORHOOD - this is smack dab in the middle of it. Fantastic neighborhood just to walk around. Restaurant, bars, shops, featured in Portlandia, etc.
Fantastic bar food, nice atmosphere, great date place. Well-known for their Frankfurter.
62 locals recommend
Free House
1325 NE Fremont St
62 locals recommend
Fantastic bar food, nice atmosphere, great date place. Well-known for their Frankfurter.

Shopping

MARIJUANA IS LEGAL in Oregon now...but please don't smoke in the house, thank you!
6 locals recommend
Uplift Botanicals
5421 NE 33rd Ave
6 locals recommend
MARIJUANA IS LEGAL in Oregon now...but please don't smoke in the house, thank you!

Sightseeing

Classic Arcade Games and Pinball games! And you can drink beer there too!
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th Ave
139 locals recommend
Classic Arcade Games and Pinball games! And you can drink beer there too!
This restaurant, in "The Big Pink", has AMAZING views of Portland, on the 30th floor. Try it right before sunset. Pricey, but the bar area is open to all and happy hour prices are reasonable.
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th Ave
283 locals recommend
This restaurant, in "The Big Pink", has AMAZING views of Portland, on the 30th floor. Try it right before sunset. Pricey, but the bar area is open to all and happy hour prices are reasonable.
THE ONE THE ONLY! MUST SEE. There are better donuts in Portland - at Blue Star Donuts for one - but this is the famous one that started the imitators.
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd Ave
366 locals recommend
THE ONE THE ONLY! MUST SEE. There are better donuts in Portland - at Blue Star Donuts for one - but this is the famous one that started the imitators.
Beautiful and peaceful. Right next to the famous Rose Garden, so you might as well! I love coming here.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
1015 locals recommend
Beautiful and peaceful. Right next to the famous Rose Garden, so you might as well! I love coming here.
Portland is known as the "Rose City", so...come see the Roses!
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston Ave
627 locals recommend
Portland is known as the "Rose City", so...come see the Roses!
Close to the Rose and Japanese Gardens, this is for the history buffs out there.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
622 locals recommend
Close to the Rose and Japanese Gardens, this is for the history buffs out there.
THE ONE THE ONLY! MUST SEE. The largest independent bookstore in North America!!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
976 locals recommend
THE ONE THE ONLY! MUST SEE. The largest independent bookstore in North America!!
Really nice little, secluded garden inside the downtown area. Not worth a dedicated trip, but if you're in the area, nice rest stop for some tea and contemplation.
405 locals recommend
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St
405 locals recommend
Really nice little, secluded garden inside the downtown area. Not worth a dedicated trip, but if you're in the area, nice rest stop for some tea and contemplation.
The most upscale neighborhood in Portland. For the upper crust types! Lots of shops, restaurants, etc.
264 locals recommend
Pearl District
264 locals recommend
The most upscale neighborhood in Portland. For the upper crust types! Lots of shops, restaurants, etc.
NW 23rd St and NW 21st St both have a lot of fantastic restaurants, shops, bars, etc. Collectively known as Nob Hill. Come here on a sunny day and walk up and down, really nice!
7 locals recommend
Nob Hill
7 locals recommend
NW 23rd St and NW 21st St both have a lot of fantastic restaurants, shops, bars, etc. Collectively known as Nob Hill. Come here on a sunny day and walk up and down, really nice!
MUST SEE - one of the tallest waterfalls in North America! It also gets you out of Portland for the day to see the Columbia River Gorge, which is gorgeous! Many hikes along the road. Also Hood River!
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
974 locals recommend
MUST SEE - one of the tallest waterfalls in North America! It also gets you out of Portland for the day to see the Columbia River Gorge, which is gorgeous! Many hikes along the road. Also Hood River!
Nice park next to the Willamette River, with many festivals and concerts. Great for a picnic, people watching, or staring at the river, the bridges and the boats. Can also take river cruises here.
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito Pkwy
212 locals recommend
Nice park next to the Willamette River, with many festivals and concerts. Great for a picnic, people watching, or staring at the river, the bridges and the boats. Can also take river cruises here.
PERSONAL FAVORITE - I love going for hikes here. It's one of the largest In-The-City parks in the world!
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
940 locals recommend
PERSONAL FAVORITE - I love going for hikes here. It's one of the largest In-The-City parks in the world!
CAMPING - near Mt. Hood. Fantastic photos, wonderful nature!
75 locals recommend
Trillium Lake
75 locals recommend
CAMPING - near Mt. Hood. Fantastic photos, wonderful nature!
WINERY TOURS - so many fantastic wineries are in this area. For the oenophiles...or people who just want to get drunk ;) There are winery tours that can pick you up in Portland and drive you!
13 locals recommend
Willamette Valley
13 locals recommend
WINERY TOURS - so many fantastic wineries are in this area. For the oenophiles...or people who just want to get drunk ;) There are winery tours that can pick you up in Portland and drive you!
One of the best museums in Portland. They have a regular "OMSI After Dark" for adults, with drinks.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave
646 locals recommend
One of the best museums in Portland. They have a regular "OMSI After Dark" for adults, with drinks.
Top-notch art museum
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
785 locals recommend
Top-notch art museum
Not particularly interesting in and of itself, but it's the literal hub of Portland - all the Bus and MAX (Light Rail) lines run through here. Good people watching. Lots of mall shopping nearby.
60 locals recommend
SW 6th & Yamhill Northbound station
60 locals recommend
Not particularly interesting in and of itself, but it's the literal hub of Portland - all the Bus and MAX (Light Rail) lines run through here. Good people watching. Lots of mall shopping nearby.
Famous, almost a Must See. Tons of people watching and funky shops/booths. Live music, food, etc.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito Pkwy
425 locals recommend
Famous, almost a Must See. Tons of people watching and funky shops/booths. Live music, food, etc.
NEIGHBORHOOD - lots of Antique stores here, but it's a diverse neighborhood with lots of restaurants, bars, shops, etc. JADE TEAHOUSE is also good.
55 locals recommend
Sellwood - Moreland
55 locals recommend
NEIGHBORHOOD - lots of Antique stores here, but it's a diverse neighborhood with lots of restaurants, bars, shops, etc. JADE TEAHOUSE is also good.

Arts & Culture

MOVIES - Hawthorne neighborhood - McMenamin's is a local legend - they convert buildings into really cool restaurants, bars, etc. This is a renovated old-time movie theater. Try the RUBY RED beer!
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd
351 locals recommend
MOVIES - Hawthorne neighborhood - McMenamin's is a local legend - they convert buildings into really cool restaurants, bars, etc. This is a renovated old-time movie theater. Try the RUBY RED beer!
The Portland Trailblazers basketball team plays here and many concerts come through as well. Check their listings!
204 locals recommend
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct St
204 locals recommend
The Portland Trailblazers basketball team plays here and many concerts come through as well. Check their listings!
The Portland Timbers soccer team plays here. Fantastic stadium and fun times, come root with the Timbers Army!
191 locals recommend
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison St
191 locals recommend
The Portland Timbers soccer team plays here. Fantastic stadium and fun times, come root with the Timbers Army!
SKIING and SNOWBOARDING!
160 locals recommend
Mt. Hood Meadows
14040 OR-35
160 locals recommend
SKIING and SNOWBOARDING!