Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Phở MeKha Restaurant
6846 NE Sandy BlvdClose, local, yummy!
local, close, adorable, aesthetically pleasing and friendly folks
21 locals recommend
Beeswing Restaurant
6716 Southeast Milwaukie Avenuelocal, close, adorable, aesthetically pleasing and friendly folks
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta Stclose and yummy!
It's iconic to Northeast Portland and the folks are some of the friendliest around! The Donuts are EPIC!
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StIt's iconic to Northeast Portland and the folks are some of the friendliest around! The Donuts are EPIC!
A Princess Bride themed coffee shop in our neck of the woods makes our hearts so happy! Support local. Support love!
18 locals recommend
Guilder
2393 NE Fremont StA Princess Bride themed coffee shop in our neck of the woods makes our hearts so happy! Support local. Support love!
Local, walkable, staff is always kind and drinks are always strong!
17 locals recommend
Batter Griddle & Drinkery
Local, walkable, staff is always kind and drinks are always strong!
There's usually a long wait, but if you are patient it will be worth it. Hanging out in the hip Mississippi area and grab some brunch at this rad place!
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveThere's usually a long wait, but if you are patient it will be worth it. Hanging out in the hip Mississippi area and grab some brunch at this rad place!
While in the Mississippi area, grab some iconic Portland donuts!
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StWhile in the Mississippi area, grab some iconic Portland donuts!
Parks & Nature
Walk from our home up to Rocky Butte for EPIC views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier and downtown Portland!
105 locals recommend
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdWalk from our home up to Rocky Butte for EPIC views of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier and downtown Portland!
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborForest Park is right outside of NW Portland. There are tons of trails for hiking, biking or just exploring.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Forest Park is right outside of NW Portland. There are tons of trails for hiking, biking or just exploring.
At the base of Mt Hood, Timberline lodge is a good place to stop for a bite to eat while visiting the Mountain for hikes in the summer or skiing/tubing/snowboarding in the winter months. (featured in the movie "The Shining")
338 locals recommend
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadAt the base of Mt Hood, Timberline lodge is a good place to stop for a bite to eat while visiting the Mountain for hikes in the summer or skiing/tubing/snowboarding in the winter months. (featured in the movie "The Shining")
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StArts & Culture
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StPeaceful, tranquil and beautiful. Also walkable from our home!
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveIt's a school, a restaurant, a bathhouse, and a theatre... What isn't it?! There are quite a few McMenamins locations in the area, some are converted historic sites. Worth checking out!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveIt's a school, a restaurant, a bathhouse, and a theatre... What isn't it?! There are quite a few McMenamins locations in the area, some are converted historic sites. Worth checking out!
Essentials
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvdclose and walkable
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StNew Seasons is a wonderful local grocery chain.
Getting Around
Lyft Hub Portland
13779 N Mississippi AveEnterprise Rent-A-Car
2740 NE Sandy BlvdTrimet Max station giving access to all of Portland. They have an APP!
19 locals recommend
NE 82nd Ave station
Trimet Max station giving access to all of Portland. They have an APP!
Drinks & Nightlife
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveFavorite bar for tequila and tecate !
Alameda Brewhouse
Walkable, good beer and good food.
10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders StCreepy's
627 SE Morrison StIt's creepy. And kitschy. It has an arcade, beers, booze, and yummy food!
A really hip version of a humble bar. Great food and a relaxed atmosphere.
23 locals recommend
The Rambler
4205 N Mississippi AveA really hip version of a humble bar. Great food and a relaxed atmosphere.
Shopping
Hawthorne Strip
3532 SE Powell BlvdIf you're looking for the Portlandia scene, this is your place.
Pistils Nursery
3811 N Mississippi AveWe love plants. You should, too ;)
Powells is THE bookstore to go to. Set said some time, you can get lost!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StPowells is THE bookstore to go to. Set said some time, you can get lost!
Buffalo Exchange
1420 SE 37th AveA hip consignment store in downtown Portland.