Guidebook for Portland
Sightseeing
Underneath the St Johns Bridge. Sweeping lawn and beach. Floating dock. Fun to feed the ducks and watch the boats. Off leash dog area on south side of bridge.
186 locals recommend
Cathedral Park
Underneath the St Johns Bridge. Sweeping lawn and beach. Floating dock. Fun to feed the ducks and watch the boats. Off leash dog area on south side of bridge.
Eternally photographic Portland icon. Completed in 1931 with lovely views of downtown. You can also see Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens on a clear day. Sidewalks on either side of the bridge
67 locals recommend
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge AvenueEternally photographic Portland icon. Completed in 1931 with lovely views of downtown. You can also see Mt. Hood and Mt. St. Helens on a clear day. Sidewalks on either side of the bridge
Beloved, massive park on westside of Willamette River. You can walk across the bridge, cross the road, take a left and walk to the staircase to access Ridge Trail.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Beloved, massive park on westside of Willamette River. You can walk across the bridge, cross the road, take a left and walk to the staircase to access Ridge Trail.
St. Johns Library
7510 North Charleston AvenueBeautiful old building with great book selection.
Stop by viewing windows before 2:30pm to see chocolatiers in action. Truffles for sale too! (Open 9-5pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday)
7 locals recommend
Moonstruck Chocolate Company
6600 N Baltimore AveStop by viewing windows before 2:30pm to see chocolatiers in action. Truffles for sale too! (Open 9-5pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday)
Popular in fall for farms with u-pick produce and stands, pumpkin patches, hay rides and corn mazes. Beautiful river beaches and nature trails with bald eagles overhead. .
181 locals recommend
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdPopular in fall for farms with u-pick produce and stands, pumpkin patches, hay rides and corn mazes. Beautiful river beaches and nature trails with bald eagles overhead. .
Food Scene
Fried chicken, ribs, and other southern fare. Inside the Ranger Tavern just around the corner. Feel like staying in? They deliver! Call ahead(503) 998-8230 - it takes a while but worth the wait.
12 locals recommend
Dub's St. Johns
8727 N Lombard StFried chicken, ribs, and other southern fare. Inside the Ranger Tavern just around the corner. Feel like staying in? They deliver! Call ahead(503) 998-8230 - it takes a while but worth the wait.
St Johns breakfast institution. Popular on the weekends. Giant black current, hazelnut pancakes and tasty scrambles! Sit in the back garden. (7am-2:30pm. Closed Monday)
43 locals recommend
John Street Cafe
8338 N Lombard StSt Johns breakfast institution. Popular on the weekends. Giant black current, hazelnut pancakes and tasty scrambles! Sit in the back garden. (7am-2:30pm. Closed Monday)
Hipster artisan cocktails and skillful seasonal small plates. Romantic. (Dinner Wed-Sat 5-9pm. Brunch Sat and Sun 10-2pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday)
13 locals recommend
James John Cafe
8527 North Lombard StreetHipster artisan cocktails and skillful seasonal small plates. Romantic. (Dinner Wed-Sat 5-9pm. Brunch Sat and Sun 10-2pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday)
Food carts serving burgers, thai food, Mexican, pot pies, baked potatoes, falafel, sandwiches, soups, chowder, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and smoothies with a beer porch and farmer’s market stand.
16 locals recommend
Kruger's Farm Market
7316 North Lombard StreetFood carts serving burgers, thai food, Mexican, pot pies, baked potatoes, falafel, sandwiches, soups, chowder, breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and smoothies with a beer porch and farmer’s market stand.
My favorite; seafood done well. Everything is great. (Open 11am-9pm. Closed Sunday and Monday)
36 locals recommend
Fishwife | Seafood Restaurant
5328 N Lombard StMy favorite; seafood done well. Everything is great. (Open 11am-9pm. Closed Sunday and Monday)
Vegan/vegetarian market and cafe. Sea salad and cornmeal crusted tofu are my favs. Serves beer. (Daily 9am-10pm)
27 locals recommend
Proper Eats
8638 North Lombard StreetVegan/vegetarian market and cafe. Sea salad and cornmeal crusted tofu are my favs. Serves beer. (Daily 9am-10pm)
Affordable lunch and take-out. Ramen is my favorite. (Daily 11am-7:30pm. Closed Sunday)
Kokiyo Teriyaki
8537 N Lombard StAffordable lunch and take-out. Ramen is my favorite. (Daily 11am-7:30pm. Closed Sunday)
Nice pastries, in-house roaster, and adorable flower shop. (Daily 7am-5pm)
28 locals recommend
St. Johns Coffee Roasters
7304 N Leavitt AveNice pastries, in-house roaster, and adorable flower shop. (Daily 7am-5pm)
Cathedral Coffee
7530 N Willamette BlvdGreat coffee and fresh, creative pastries. (Daily 8am-6:30pm)
Fourth Estate
7373 N Burlington AveBreakfast, coffee, sandwiches and cocktails. (Daily 6:30am-8pm)
Affogato
8712 N Lombard StFresh made gelato and espresso. (Daily 7am-10pm)
SOMA Kombucha Taproom
7319 N John Ave Kombucha speakeasy (Daily 10am-6pm)
Classic American pastries and donuts. (Open 7-3pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.)
6 locals recommend
Tulip Pastry Shop
8322 North Lombard StreetClassic American pastries and donuts. (Open 7-3pm. Closed Sunday and Monday.)
Authentic and popular taqueria in the back of tienda. Tacos, burritos and more. (Daily 7am-10pm)
42 locals recommend
Tienda Santa Cruz
8630 N Lombard StAuthentic and popular taqueria in the back of tienda. Tacos, burritos and more. (Daily 7am-10pm)
Arts & Culture
Independent theater showing 1st run movies since 1905. With pizza and beer! Check theater for showtimes.
87 locals recommend
St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StIndependent theater showing 1st run movies since 1905. With pizza and beer! Check theater for showtimes.
Movie theater, pub grub, microbrews, and awesome outdoor seating with fire pit. Cool domed theater that was originally part of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exhibition.
98 locals recommend
McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub
8203 N Ivanhoe StMovie theater, pub grub, microbrews, and awesome outdoor seating with fire pit. Cool domed theater that was originally part of the 1905 Lewis and Clark Exhibition.
Entertainment & Activities
Skate park, basketball, baseball, disk golf, walking trails, outdoor pool (open in summer only), picnic area, and playground. Majestic giant pine and fir grove to walk through.
17 locals recommend
Pier Park
10325 N Lombard StSkate park, basketball, baseball, disk golf, walking trails, outdoor pool (open in summer only), picnic area, and playground. Majestic giant pine and fir grove to walk through.
Tree shaded park with popular playground and ball field in pretty neighborhood
St Johns Community Center
8427 N Central StTree shaded park with popular playground and ball field in pretty neighborhood
Drinks & Nightlife
Full service bar with outdoor bocci ball court. (Daily 3pm-1:30am)
61 locals recommend
Leisure Public House
8002 N Lombard StFull service bar with outdoor bocci ball court. (Daily 3pm-1:30am)
Your Inn
7004 N Catlin AveGreat burgers in the oldest bar in St. Johns. (Daily 10am-10pm)
Southern-style bar with best chicken and dumplings. Patio with fire pit. My go-to. (Daily 2pm-2am)
43 locals recommend
The Fixin' To
8218 N Lombard StSouthern-style bar with best chicken and dumplings. Patio with fire pit. My go-to. (Daily 2pm-2am)
Inside Cathedral Park Place.Taproom, growlers and cans to go. No food. (Open 4pm-8pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday)
38 locals recommend
Occidental Brewing Company
6635 N Baltimore AveInside Cathedral Park Place.Taproom, growlers and cans to go. No food. (Open 4pm-8pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday)
Everything Else
ShantiOm Yoga
7334 N Chicago AveI love Kat’s classes M-W-F 9am.