Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The entire food scene in portland is next-level. Here are a few nearby delicious spots. For a more extensive list across the whole city, check out Eater PDX for their current recommendations (http://eater.pdx.com). Here is a link to the PDX Eater 38 (which is refreshed every 3 months): https://pdx.eater.com/maps/38-best-portland-oregon-restaurants
Heim Bakery & Cafe
7137 NE Fremont StMust try the stuffed pretzel rolls!
Honestly some of the best Thai food I've experienced in North America outside of Thailand... legit.
91 personas de la zona recomiendan
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StHonestly some of the best Thai food I've experienced in North America outside of Thailand... legit.
Pizza Jerk
5028 NE 42nd AveAmazing pizza and soft serve ice cream!
Angel Food & Fun
5135 NE 60th AveNo frills local tacos. Easy and fast, and tasty!
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdYummy french food!
Healthy. Vegan (or not). 100% Gluten-Free Menu. Crafted Food Nutrition in Cast Iron Skillets. Kombucha on tap. So Portland.
Joule
4615 NE Sandy BlvdHealthy. Vegan (or not). 100% Gluten-Free Menu. Crafted Food Nutrition in Cast Iron Skillets. Kombucha on tap. So Portland.
Tiny donuts & chai - can't go wrong. Always a line around the block. They make your donuts fresh, made to order. Don't miss!
219 personas de la zona recomiendan
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StTiny donuts & chai - can't go wrong. Always a line around the block. They make your donuts fresh, made to order. Don't miss!
Cully Central
4579 NE Cully BlvdAmazing Laotian food!
Don’t be fooled by the simple appearance. The donuts are all time. Open late night too!
25 personas de la zona recomiendan
Annie's Donut Shop
3449 NE 72nd AveDon’t be fooled by the simple appearance. The donuts are all time. Open late night too!
Australian inspired food, every dish is DELICIOUS. Options for the vegan and gluten-free friends. Usually has a wait on weekends, recommend getting there a little early for weekend brunch.
150 personas de la zona recomiendan
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StAustralian inspired food, every dish is DELICIOUS. Options for the vegan and gluten-free friends. Usually has a wait on weekends, recommend getting there a little early for weekend brunch.
Fusion Thai food and hand-crafted drinks that will knock your socks off.
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Bang Bang
4727 NE Fremont StFusion Thai food and hand-crafted drinks that will knock your socks off.
This place just opened in September 2019 and is booked all the time. YUMMY tacos and creative margaritas, they also have several TV's that play sports.
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Tacovore
3707 NE Fremont StThis place just opened in September 2019 and is booked all the time. YUMMY tacos and creative margaritas, they also have several TV's that play sports.
Drinks & Nightlife
Free tastings on Friday nights! Amazing selection of wines from "Mom & Pop" style wineries from around the world, every bottle is under $20. They also have local artisanware/crafts for sale inside.
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Mom and Pop Wine Shop
6908 NE Sandy BlvdFree tastings on Friday nights! Amazing selection of wines from "Mom & Pop" style wineries from around the world, every bottle is under $20. They also have local artisanware/crafts for sale inside.
Serious local dive. Very good people watching.
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Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd AveSerious local dive. Very good people watching.
You wouldn't think it from the outside, but it's like being in LA in the 60's on the inside. The food is really good, decent drinks & beer on tap, and live music every night - very often jazz. Very diverse.
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Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar
5474 NE Sandy BlvdYou wouldn't think it from the outside, but it's like being in LA in the 60's on the inside. The food is really good, decent drinks & beer on tap, and live music every night - very often jazz. Very diverse.
Great selection of beer, and people hang and play speeed chess sometimes in the main area
49 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Moon and Sixpence
2014 NE 42nd AveGreat selection of beer, and people hang and play speeed chess sometimes in the main area
Handmade margaritas, Arepas made to order, and Teote bowls!
22 personas de la zona recomiendan
Teote Mezcaleria
2700 NE Alberta StHandmade margaritas, Arepas made to order, and Teote bowls!
The Knock Back
2315 NE Alberta StGreat drinks
Amazing food & drinks in the heart of the NE Alberta street scene
168 personas de la zona recomiendan
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StAmazing food & drinks in the heart of the NE Alberta street scene
Award winning NW beers, hazy IPA’s, and known for their sours. Food is also great. You can see their current draft selection on Untappd app.
81 personas de la zona recomiendan
Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StAward winning NW beers, hazy IPA’s, and known for their sours. Food is also great. You can see their current draft selection on Untappd app.
Great bands come through here, and the attached bar/restaurant has great food.
436 personas de la zona recomiendan
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGreat bands come through here, and the attached bar/restaurant has great food.
Little known music venue with fabulous acoustics. Hosts a variety of acts from local indie singer songwriters to more well known acts. Great cocktails & beer selection. Intimate.
137 personas de la zona recomiendan
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StLittle known music venue with fabulous acoustics. Hosts a variety of acts from local indie singer songwriters to more well known acts. Great cocktails & beer selection. Intimate.
Essentials
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdAll the essentials within walking distance (5-6 blocks)
Pharmacy often carries more items than Safeway’s pharmacy section
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Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AvePharmacy often carries more items than Safeway’s pharmacy section
Very good selection of liquor and wine, 3 blocks away on Sandy & NE 73rd.
11 personas de la zona recomiendan
Rose City Liquor
7253 NE Sandy BlvdVery good selection of liquor and wine, 3 blocks away on Sandy & NE 73rd.
A nice little deli and convenience store within walking distance.
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Samo's Bistro
7215 NE Prescott StA nice little deli and convenience store within walking distance.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StLocal competitor to Whole Foods and much better selection of foods. Made to order sandwiches, rice/noodle bowls, and salad bar
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StLocal competitor to Whole Foods and much better selection of foods. Made to order sandwiches, rice/noodle bowls, and salad bar
Shopping
Chain of great secondhand/consignment shops in portland with everything from clothes to jewelry to furniture to odds and ends.
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RERUN2
6940 NE Sandy BlvdChain of great secondhand/consignment shops in portland with everything from clothes to jewelry to furniture to odds and ends.
Arts & Culture
Museo de Arte de Portland
1219 SW Park AveEntertainment & Activities
Vintage theater from the 1930’s shows lots of independent films and special screenings in 60mm. For the film afficianado!
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Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdVintage theater from the 1930’s shows lots of independent films and special screenings in 60mm. For the film afficianado!
$9 movies, 3 blocks away, hard to beat. No frills but screen and sound are fantastic.
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Roseway Theater
7229 NE Sandy Blvd$9 movies, 3 blocks away, hard to beat. No frills but screen and sound are fantastic.
Sightseeing
Powell's Books
1005 W Burnside StVery busy on weekends but worth the trip! Can do the international test rose garden on the same stop, they are right next to each other.
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Jardín japonés de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveVery busy on weekends but worth the trip! Can do the international test rose garden on the same stop, they are right next to each other.
Tour is well worth it. The original owner was a founder of portland and turned it from a lumber town to a thriving metropolis. Many interesting old inventions in the house as well. And a great view of the city and volcanoes from the garden out back. Famous views.
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Mansión Pittock
3229 NW Pittock DrTour is well worth it. The original owner was a founder of portland and turned it from a lumber town to a thriving metropolis. Many interesting old inventions in the house as well. And a great view of the city and volcanoes from the garden out back. Famous views.