Portland Crane House
Portland Coffee Scene
Our favorite roaster and coffee shop in NE Portland - well, all of Portland for that matter.
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StOur favorite roaster and coffee shop in NE Portland - well, all of Portland for that matter.
Quintessential Portland coffee shop - short distance from our home. In one word, delicious.
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StQuintessential Portland coffee shop - short distance from our home. In one word, delicious.
Yet another incredible coffee spot - the special draw here? Homemade syrups. I swoon over the seasonal cardamom and the black walnut.
11 locals recommend
Cup and Bar
118 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdYet another incredible coffee spot - the special draw here? Homemade syrups. I swoon over the seasonal cardamom and the black walnut.
Food scene
Alberta spot with a huge, covered dog-friendly patio. Actually, it is technically 'pet friendly' so bring your small mammals and enjoy a meal together.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StAlberta spot with a huge, covered dog-friendly patio. Actually, it is technically 'pet friendly' so bring your small mammals and enjoy a meal together.
Worth the wait. Do not let the lines stop you from enjoying this highly acclaimed addition to Portland.
150 locals recommend
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StWorth the wait. Do not let the lines stop you from enjoying this highly acclaimed addition to Portland.
Walking distance from our home - huge draw for many tourists and locals alike - for me, not worth the hype or the line.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StWalking distance from our home - huge draw for many tourists and locals alike - for me, not worth the hype or the line.
Super fresh, super tasty and super quirky vibe. Easy walk from our home.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StSuper fresh, super tasty and super quirky vibe. Easy walk from our home.
Another incredible stop on Alberta - go early if you don't want to wait in the line - but if you are more of a brunch person, the line moves fast and is worth it.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StAnother incredible stop on Alberta - go early if you don't want to wait in the line - but if you are more of a brunch person, the line moves fast and is worth it.
Small drinking establishment created by the owners of Beast; exciting small plates and delicious cocktails. On the weekends, sometimes a live DJ. One of my top bars in Portland.
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveSmall drinking establishment created by the owners of Beast; exciting small plates and delicious cocktails. On the weekends, sometimes a live DJ. One of my top bars in Portland.
MATTA
5425 Northeast 30th AvenueTwo words: pandan donuts.
La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StIncredible margaritas.
Slightly hipster, slightly divey bar; great for a standard Portland bar scene that isn’t just a brewery.
51 locals recommend
The Knock Back
2315 NE Alberta StSlightly hipster, slightly divey bar; great for a standard Portland bar scene that isn’t just a brewery.
You will need a bib to eat this ramen. Rest assured, you can get them when you order. Vegan ramen here is undeniable in its glory.
31 locals recommend
Marukin Ramen
126 SW 2nd AveYou will need a bib to eat this ramen. Rest assured, you can get them when you order. Vegan ramen here is undeniable in its glory.
I'm not a meat eater, but this is one of the spots that I recommend to visitors who do.
192 locals recommend
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdI'm not a meat eater, but this is one of the spots that I recommend to visitors who do.
"This is the best place that I have ever eaten in Portland." - my friend Claudio from SF
Me? I like their drinks.
144 locals recommend
Tusk
2448 E Burnside St"This is the best place that I have ever eaten in Portland." - my friend Claudio from SF
Me? I like their drinks.
Great place to stop in for a burger and a drink. Always a craft cocktail on tap.
142 locals recommend
Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StGreat place to stop in for a burger and a drink. Always a craft cocktail on tap.
Portland Outdoors
This park has all the park vibes - baseball field, walking path, off leash dog park, kid play area.
56 locals recommend
Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd AveThis park has all the park vibes - baseball field, walking path, off leash dog park, kid play area.
3 or 5 mile loop along the Willamette River for pedestrians and bicyclists. Beautiful rain or shine, but easier in the shine. See our guidebook for more details on which bridges to cross, where to grab coffee along the way and more.
14 locals recommend
Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade
Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard3 or 5 mile loop along the Willamette River for pedestrians and bicyclists. Beautiful rain or shine, but easier in the shine. See our guidebook for more details on which bridges to cross, where to grab coffee along the way and more.
Yes, it is on the other side of the river, but it is worth the quick drive over. If you go to this entrance you can do a hike through the park that comes out into the West Hills and loop back down to where you started through one of Portland's older neighborhood. Hint: We have Forest Park maps and a hike book in the house to check out.
48 locals recommend
Forest Park NW PDX Entrance
4099 NW Thurman StYes, it is on the other side of the river, but it is worth the quick drive over. If you go to this entrance you can do a hike through the park that comes out into the West Hills and loop back down to where you started through one of Portland's older neighborhood. Hint: We have Forest Park maps and a hike book in the house to check out.
See those stairs at the end of our culdesac? This is the secret garden that it leads to.
Sabin Community Orchard
4109 NE Mason StSee those stairs at the end of our culdesac? This is the secret garden that it leads to.
Local green space with an unenclosed dog park area, playground and nice basketball courts.
92 locals recommend
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StLocal green space with an unenclosed dog park area, playground and nice basketball courts.
Neighborhoods
Alberta is a vibrant neighborhood in NE Portland that continues to grow and redefine itself. The neighborhood celebrates with an Arts Walk every month on the last Thursday – something not to be missed, but especially not in the summer months when Alberta becomes a pedestrian zone for the evening and art and vendors come out in the streets. This has been a tradition on Alberta since 1997.
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Alberta is a vibrant neighborhood in NE Portland that continues to grow and redefine itself. The neighborhood celebrates with an Arts Walk every month on the last Thursday – something not to be missed, but especially not in the summer months when Alberta becomes a pedestrian zone for the evening and art and vendors come out in the streets. This has been a tradition on Alberta since 1997.
M U S T V I S I T
A. MUST. VISIT.
Relaxation has never been more relaxing.
Hot tub, warm pool and cold plunge + steam and dry sauna = bliss
29 locals recommend
Knot Springs Social Club
33 NE 3rd AveA. MUST. VISIT.
Relaxation has never been more relaxing.
Hot tub, warm pool and cold plunge + steam and dry sauna = bliss
All dogs, all the time. Completely enclosed, giant dog park. Ragnar's favorite dog park in Portland.
6 locals recommend
Chimney Park
9360 N Columbia BlvdAll dogs, all the time. Completely enclosed, giant dog park. Ragnar's favorite dog park in Portland.