Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
You will feel like you're on a yoga retreat getaway at this unusual place. It serves acai bowls - blended frozen fruit with toppings like granola & nut butters. Also a few savory specials daily.
15 locals recommend
Carioca Bowls
827 NE Alberta StYou will feel like you're on a yoga retreat getaway at this unusual place. It serves acai bowls - blended frozen fruit with toppings like granola & nut butters. Also a few savory specials daily.
Quality sushi close by. An incredible sake selection. I love the salmon nigiri & seaweed salad. If you want trendy eco-sustainable sushi, go to Bamboo Sushi a few blocks away.
67 locals recommend
Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta StQuality sushi close by. An incredible sake selection. I love the salmon nigiri & seaweed salad. If you want trendy eco-sustainable sushi, go to Bamboo Sushi a few blocks away.
Another breakfast option, though open for all meals.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdAnother breakfast option, though open for all meals.
Swiss Hibiscus
4950 NE 14th AveRich, delicious Swiss cuisine in a casual setting. Dinner only.
There will be a line around the corner for these biscuits if you get there after 9am. They're worth it.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StThere will be a line around the corner for these biscuits if you get there after 9am. They're worth it.
Firehouse Restaurant
711 NE Dekum StWood-fired pizza.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StCasual Indian restaurant with a fun atmosphere.
Little Big Burger - NE Alberta St
2038 NE Alberta StCasual very good burger spot.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveSustainable sushi
Funky very Portland cafe best for breakfast but also open lunch and dinner. Great spot for dog owners. Covered patio allows dogs and they even have a mini menu for dogs! Gets packed for brunch.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StFunky very Portland cafe best for breakfast but also open lunch and dinner. Great spot for dog owners. Covered patio allows dogs and they even have a mini menu for dogs! Gets packed for brunch.
No Saint
Excellent pizza and pasta.
Gabbiano's
East coast Italian with a very nice atmosphere.
Pasture PDX
Exceptional sandwiches from the small, high quality local butcher shop.
BAES Fried Chicken
Delicious fried chicken
We love this Ethiopian restaurant. It's higher end than most and has creative cocktails also.
13 locals recommend
Abyssinian Kitchen
2940 SE 21st AveWe love this Ethiopian restaurant. It's higher end than most and has creative cocktails also.
Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine
Popular Mexican food truck with the best mole around.
Matt's BBQ Tacos at Great Notion
Yummy tacos at a fun local brewery
Drinks & Nightlife
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StGood to pair with The Bye and Bye, which is just the next block.
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StFun Portland bar with a hipster scene and vegan food menu.
The sexiest bar in Portland. Exceptional cocktails. Often has a dj. Great food menu also. Owned by the former Top Chef contestant who also owns Beast.
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveThe sexiest bar in Portland. Exceptional cocktails. Often has a dj. Great food menu also. Owned by the former Top Chef contestant who also owns Beast.
Another outstanding bar. Right across from Cruzroom, so it can be fun to go to both. Fire pit and people watching on the outdoor patio.
51 locals recommend
The Knock Back
2315 NE Alberta StAnother outstanding bar. Right across from Cruzroom, so it can be fun to go to both. Fire pit and people watching on the outdoor patio.
The Hilt
1934 NE Alberta StThe closest bar. Big outdoor patio.
Very cool tiny wine bar hidden below our favorite coffee shop. Just around the corner.
Les Caves & Le Clos
Very cool tiny wine bar hidden below our favorite coffee shop. Just around the corner.
Bar Cala
Trendy Mexican restaurant / bar with a dj some nights.
Kaya PDX
Gorgeous new bar with high end cocktails.
Take Two
Delicious bar food. Try the waffle fries with Bolognese or take two burger.
Essentials
The closest Whole Foods. Walkable from the place and a good option if you want a salad bar or full-sized grocery store in general.
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StThe closest Whole Foods. Walkable from the place and a good option if you want a salad bar or full-sized grocery store in general.
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveA nice grocery store that is focused on healthy foods
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StEverything Else
A former school turned into an entertainment complex that includes a bar, restaurant, pool, theater and hotel.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveA former school turned into an entertainment complex that includes a bar, restaurant, pool, theater and hotel.
Famous ice cream store with unusual flavors. Often a very long line but it moves quickly and they let you try as many flavors as you want.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StFamous ice cream store with unusual flavors. Often a very long line but it moves quickly and they let you try as many flavors as you want.
I'm not sure why the location isn't popping up but there is a Kulfi right at NE 15th and Alberta (2 blocks away) and it's sooooo good. Great quick dessert fix.
Kulfi
I'm not sure why the location isn't popping up but there is a Kulfi right at NE 15th and Alberta (2 blocks away) and it's sooooo good. Great quick dessert fix.
Orange & Blossom Patisserie
Entertainment & Activities
Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta StExcellent childrens bookstore
Grasshopper
1816 NE Alberta StChildrens toy store
Arts & Culture
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StOld theater that has performances most nights.
Shopping
Beautiful cookbook store owned by a chef. They have an excellent curated collection that includes used and foreign books. You can buy wine by the glass to sip while you shop.
9 locals recommend
Vivienne Kitchen & Pantry
2724 NE Sandy BlvdBeautiful cookbook store owned by a chef. They have an excellent curated collection that includes used and foreign books. You can buy wine by the glass to sip while you shop.