Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueDelicious breakfast and brunch
Taco Pedaler
2225 NE BroadwayWalking distance cantina with delicious food
Nuvrei
404 NW 10th AveAmazing croissants and much more.
Great coffee, wine, cheese, and more, just around the corner on our block.
19 locals recommend
Foster & Dobbs Authentic Foods
2518 Northeast 15th AvenueGreat coffee, wine, cheese, and more, just around the corner on our block.
The pizza is great, the roasted vegetable plate is innovative, seasonal and delicious.
140 locals recommend
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveThe pizza is great, the roasted vegetable plate is innovative, seasonal and delicious.
Old school delicious breakfast and brunch. The best Dutch Babies in the world.
21 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
8601 SW 24th AveOld school delicious breakfast and brunch. The best Dutch Babies in the world.
Peet's Coffee
1441 NE BroadwayCoffee & Tea
Indian street food, the best Indian food in Portland and affordable too.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food, the best Indian food in Portland and affordable too.
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StGran Marnier Crème Brulee Donut
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StGran Marnier Crème Brulee Donut
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StCuban food in a festive space.
Peet's Coffee
1441 NE BroadwayAnother local coffee and tea shop.
Fine dining featuring regional foods, and a more casual bar next door with many of the same delicious offerings. Perfect place for a bite before a performance at the Schnitzer Concert Hall.
36 locals recommend
Higgins
1239 SW BroadwayFine dining featuring regional foods, and a more casual bar next door with many of the same delicious offerings. Perfect place for a bite before a performance at the Schnitzer Concert Hall.
Our favorite place to eat after a day in the Columbia Gorge or up on Mount Hood.
88 locals recommend
Solstice Wood Fire Pizza, Bar & Catering
501 Portway AveOur favorite place to eat after a day in the Columbia Gorge or up on Mount Hood.
Drinks & Nightlife
Incredible tapas in a great atmosphere. Strategic planning helps avoid 1-2 hour waits on weekends and is worth the effort.
179 locals recommend
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StIncredible tapas in a great atmosphere. Strategic planning helps avoid 1-2 hour waits on weekends and is worth the effort.
Every meal they serve is delicious. Southern theme with local ingredients for modern tastes.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StEvery meal they serve is delicious. Southern theme with local ingredients for modern tastes.
Shopping
Creo Chocolate
122 NE BroadwayA chocolate café!
Gourmet frozen yogurt with fun toppings. All local and organic.
41 locals recommend
Eb & Bean Local Organic Frozen Yogurt (NE)
1425 NE BroadwayGourmet frozen yogurt with fun toppings. All local and organic.
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe City of Books.
Everything Else
Pearl Bakery
10159 NW 9th AveOne of the oldest and best patisseries in Portland
Another great patisserie, try the Oregon Croissant. Serves lunch.
81 locals recommend
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveAnother great patisserie, try the Oregon Croissant. Serves lunch.
Screaming Sky
2025 Northeast Alberta StreetOur kids favorite unique and sometimes odd gift shop.
Wahclella Falls
One of the easiest and most lovely hikes in the Columbia Gorge.
Our closest National Park and worth the trip.
20 locals recommend
Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument
Our closest National Park and worth the trip.
A gem of a beach, accessed by a short hike through the forest.
76 locals recommend
Oswald West State Park
A gem of a beach, accessed by a short hike through the forest.
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StNeighborhood park.
Plays and performances in a fantastic building, located in the Pearl District.
90 locals recommend
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AvePlays and performances in a fantastic building, located in the Pearl District.
Sightseeing
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadGreat views and WPA architecture.
Astoria Column Gift Shop
1 Coxcomb DriveA neat place with incredible 360 degree views.
Astoria
Little San Francisco.
Manzanita
The cutest little village on the Oregon Coast.
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveRoses galore!
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StA tranquil urban oasis and tea house.
Great place to be on a sunny day with a water feature that kids love.
41 locals recommend
Jamison Square
810 NW 11th AveGreat place to be on a sunny day with a water feature that kids love.
Famous landscape architecture with a fountain inspired by the waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge.
15 locals recommend
Ira Keller Fountain Park
Southwest Clay StreetFamous landscape architecture with a fountain inspired by the waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge.
River cruises with great views of the city from a rarely seen vantage point. They also offer cruises in the Columbia Gorge, including brunch cruises.
37 locals recommend
Portland Spirit Cruises and Events
110 SE Caruthers StRiver cruises with great views of the city from a rarely seen vantage point. They also offer cruises in the Columbia Gorge, including brunch cruises.
SW 6th & Yamhill Northbound station
The "Living Room" of Portland.
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Waterfalls! Basalt! Hikes!
Mount Hood
A great destination year round.
Arts & Culture
Symphony, literary lectures, performances, the best cultural events Portland has to offer.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwaySymphony, literary lectures, performances, the best cultural events Portland has to offer.
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AvePortland's art museum.
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay StOpera and ballet
Entertainment & Activities
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveEducational for kids and fun for all ages.
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayA 100+ year old amusement part on the Willamette River.