Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StThe namesake Khao Man Gai draws crowds to this cart.
We love to walk from our house to YOKO when we crave sushi. Its super close and great quality.
68 locals recommend
Baan Thai | Restaurant and Bar
We love to walk from our house to YOKO when we crave sushi. Its super close and great quality.
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveRussian food and vodka. Recommended if you're with a group.
Buzzy, light-filled standout serving creative middle Eastern fare plus craft cocktails. Very pretty restaurant.
144 locals recommend
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StBuzzy, light-filled standout serving creative middle Eastern fare plus craft cocktails. Very pretty restaurant.
PaaDee
6 SE 28th AveModern buzzy spot for inventive dishes and sophisticated atmosphere.
Upper Left Roasters
1204 SE Clay StGreat coffee shop with good tables to work at. Yummy toast.
Tokyo-based hot spot featuring creative ramen, sushi and Robata in a very cool space.
14 locals recommend
AFURI ramen + dumpling
50 SW 3rd AveTokyo-based hot spot featuring creative ramen, sushi and Robata in a very cool space.
Butcher shop/Steakhouse providing unusual cuts, house-cured meats.
147 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Market
3155 E Burnside StButcher shop/Steakhouse providing unusual cuts, house-cured meats.
Breakfast dishes and Bloody marys are especially popular at this small eatery.
156 locals recommend
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StBreakfast dishes and Bloody marys are especially popular at this small eatery.
House made tortillas and Sangrias set the tone at this creative Mexican restaurant.
101 locals recommend
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StHouse made tortillas and Sangrias set the tone at this creative Mexican restaurant.
This is one of our favorite!
They have the best oysters and we are big fans of the Trout.
47 locals recommend
Jacqueline
2039 SE Clinton StThis is one of our favorite!
They have the best oysters and we are big fans of the Trout.
Vibrant food cart serving falafel and other middle eastern classics.
21 locals recommend
Wolf and Bear's
113 SE 28th AveVibrant food cart serving falafel and other middle eastern classics.
Trendy cafe dishes up organic juices and vegan eats in a snug, simple venue.
56 locals recommend
Canteen
2816 SE Stark StTrendy cafe dishes up organic juices and vegan eats in a snug, simple venue.
Tea Bar SE
4330 SE Division StThe serve our favorite kind of matcha.
Dick's Kitchen SE
We love their grass-fed burgers.
A variety of quality coffee beverage and light bites are served at this chic industrial space.
9 locals recommend
1300
1300 Southeast Grand AvenueA variety of quality coffee beverage and light bites are served at this chic industrial space.
Gluten-free, organic vegetarian fare and drinks served all day in a homey spot.
202 locals recommend
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdGluten-free, organic vegetarian fare and drinks served all day in a homey spot.
Fern Kitchen
2311 SE 50th AveGreat organic kitchen for brunch, with outdoor seating options.
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdVery popular for brunch.
We absolutely love their smoothies and juices. And the Kure bars are our favorite treats!
60 locals recommend
Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdWe absolutely love their smoothies and juices. And the Kure bars are our favorite treats!
Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdEasy stop for yummy all organic juices and treats.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveSuper yummy sushis. And they are certified sustainably sourced.
Shopping
ARTIFACT: CREATIVE RECYCLE
3630 SE Division StCool vintage shop with affordable prices.
Field Trip
3725 SE Division StVery cute and trendy home goods store.
Spartan Shop
1210 SE Grand AveCurated collection of homewares, fragrances, candles, books etc.
3 Dots & A Dash
8050 SE 13th AveAnother cute antique furniture store.
PALACE
2205 E Burnside StEclectic store for vintage and new clothing accessories and home decor.
Essentials
We mostly do our grocery shopping there. They have a great team with awesome atmosphere and a tone of organic choices.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StWe mostly do our grocery shopping there. They have a great team with awesome atmosphere and a tone of organic choices.
We like to get our bulk items there, like almonds, rice and oils.
Very cute small cooperative with super fresh yummy organic produce.
113 locals recommend
People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveWe like to get our bulk items there, like almonds, rice and oils.
Very cute small cooperative with super fresh yummy organic produce.
We get few classic items there for cheaper than anywhere else, like kombucha and kerrygold butter.
480 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StWe get few classic items there for cheaper than anywhere else, like kombucha and kerrygold butter.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StParks & Nature
We walk there often, its flat and easy.. but mostly quiet and very beautiful. If you're visiting Portland during spring the rhododendron are blooming.. its quite a spectacle.
195 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveWe walk there often, its flat and easy.. but mostly quiet and very beautiful. If you're visiting Portland during spring the rhododendron are blooming.. its quite a spectacle.
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StEntertainment & Activities
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveVery fun with kids
Arts & Culture
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AvePortland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave