Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
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3524 N Mississippi AveBest Mexican in town. Best margaritas in town, hands' down.
My very favorite place to go to breakfast in the city. Lovely Scandinavian-tinged food. They also have wonderful cityscapes visible from their patio.
94 locals recommend
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueMy very favorite place to go to breakfast in the city. Lovely Scandinavian-tinged food. They also have wonderful cityscapes visible from their patio.
You can get a great slice of pizza here. There are always vegan selections. They have live music almost every night, too.
127 locals recommend
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveYou can get a great slice of pizza here. There are always vegan selections. They have live music almost every night, too.
Samurai Blue Sushi & Ramen
3807 North Mississippi AvenueBest sushi on the street
Wonderful coffee shop just two blocks away - brews Stumptown, pulls a mean espresso shot.
93 locals recommend
The Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi AveWonderful coffee shop just two blocks away - brews Stumptown, pulls a mean espresso shot.
Wonderful gourmet wood fired pizzas and the best homemade ice cream in town, in my humble opinion.
147 locals recommend
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveWonderful gourmet wood fired pizzas and the best homemade ice cream in town, in my humble opinion.
Just like the label says - plump little juicy burgers. Also truffle oil fries.
49 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - Mississippi Ave
3747 N Mississippi AveJust like the label says - plump little juicy burgers. Also truffle oil fries.
Most Portland cafe in Portland. They play records and have deliriously delicious homemade organic food.
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveMost Portland cafe in Portland. They play records and have deliriously delicious homemade organic food.
Monsoon Thai Cuisine
4236 N Mississippi AveGreat fresh take-out thai.
The best coffee shop to wile away the hours in. Wonderful comfy couches to sit in, Stumptown coffee, treats.
197 locals recommend
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveThe best coffee shop to wile away the hours in. Wonderful comfy couches to sit in, Stumptown coffee, treats.
Wonderful wonderful vegan/vegetarian middle-eastern food cart. Highly recommended by the New York Times and me.
37 locals recommend
Wolf and Bear's
3925 North Mississippi AvenueWonderful wonderful vegan/vegetarian middle-eastern food cart. Highly recommended by the New York Times and me.
Really great food cart; everything is wonderful! They have delicious vegan/gluten free offerings too! I especially like the Salt and Pepper Shrimp/Tofu and the Drunken Spaghetti.
White Elephant Asian Fusion
4233 N Mississippi AveReally great food cart; everything is wonderful! They have delicious vegan/gluten free offerings too! I especially like the Salt and Pepper Shrimp/Tofu and the Drunken Spaghetti.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood beer bar/bottleshop. This is where to watch the game and hang with the locals. Plus, Mike the owner has impeccible taste in beer.
15 locals recommend
Bridgetown Beerhouse
915 N Shaver StNeighborhood beer bar/bottleshop. This is where to watch the game and hang with the locals. Plus, Mike the owner has impeccible taste in beer.
This place makes perfect cocktails, and is warm and inviting. Their food is also ludicrously good. They have an excellent happy hour too; and stay open to 3 am.
138 locals recommend
Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveThis place makes perfect cocktails, and is warm and inviting. Their food is also ludicrously good. They have an excellent happy hour too; and stay open to 3 am.
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveAll the German beer and soccer that you could want.
Crow Bar
3954 N Mississippi AveEvery street needs a dive bar. This is ours.
Wonderful live venue where you can get a great burger and fries. Nice patio, too.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveWonderful live venue where you can get a great burger and fries. Nice patio, too.
One of the best reviewed restaraunts in Portland. Everything is delicious, try their happy hour!
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StOne of the best reviewed restaraunts in Portland. Everything is delicious, try their happy hour!
People come from all over town for their famous (and massive) breakfasts! Try the house-smoked salmon hash or the French Toast.
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AvePeople come from all over town for their famous (and massive) breakfasts! Try the house-smoked salmon hash or the French Toast.
Brewpub with great beer and food. Lovely patio to people watch,
98 locals recommend
StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StBrewpub with great beer and food. Lovely patio to people watch,
Radar Restaurant
3951 N Mississippi AveGreat brunch, great food.
Everything Else
You probably know this store for its supporting role in Portlandia (in which it sells artisanal knots). You can browse among the oddities, butterflies, carnivorous plants, and taxidermy.
94 locals recommend
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveYou probably know this store for its supporting role in Portlandia (in which it sells artisanal knots). You can browse among the oddities, butterflies, carnivorous plants, and taxidermy.
Go here for all your second-hand wool plaid shirt needs so you can blend in like a native.
25 locals recommend
Animal Traffic
134 SE Taylor StGo here for all your second-hand wool plaid shirt needs so you can blend in like a native.
Lovingly made craft cocktails made with house infusions. You can watch the brightly-colored fish swim around in the many salt water fish tanks while you imbibe.
37 locals recommend
Moloko
3967 N Mississippi AveLovingly made craft cocktails made with house infusions. You can watch the brightly-colored fish swim around in the many salt water fish tanks while you imbibe.
The best place to buy chocolate/salt/flowers/bitters on the street.
32 locals recommend
The Meadow - N Mississippi Ave.
3731 N Mississippi AveThe best place to buy chocolate/salt/flowers/bitters on the street.
Unique, long lasting handmade vegan bags and fashion you won't find anywhere else.
23 locals recommend
Queen Bee Creations
3961 N Williams AveUnique, long lasting handmade vegan bags and fashion you won't find anywhere else.
Amazing window displays, every lightbulb you could possibly want.
12 locals recommend
Sunlan Lighting Inc
3901 N Mississippi AveAmazing window displays, every lightbulb you could possibly want.
Storied Oregon brewer John Harris now has his own place! Wonderful food, and astounding beer you can't get anywhere else. There is also a lovely patio with city views.
138 locals recommend
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StStoried Oregon brewer John Harris now has his own place! Wonderful food, and astounding beer you can't get anywhere else. There is also a lovely patio with city views.
Need bread, wonderful cinnamon roles or other bakery treats? Try here!
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StNeed bread, wonderful cinnamon roles or other bakery treats? Try here!
High tech laundry with a bar and their own coffee roast. Way fun, too!
103 locals recommend
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StHigh tech laundry with a bar and their own coffee roast. Way fun, too!
Wonderful selection of premade sandwiches, Lebanese box lunches and organic fruits and vegetables. Great place to grab a lunch to eat elsewhere.
88 locals recommend
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StWonderful selection of premade sandwiches, Lebanese box lunches and organic fruits and vegetables. Great place to grab a lunch to eat elsewhere.
Shopping
I love this delightful store filled with a delightful miscellany of perfume and clothes and art and delight.
27 locals recommend
Flutter
3948 N Mississippi AveI love this delightful store filled with a delightful miscellany of perfume and clothes and art and delight.
Donuts made fresh twice a day with brioche dough. These are the actual best donuts in town. I highly recommend the vegan blueberry basil.
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StDonuts made fresh twice a day with brioche dough. These are the actual best donuts in town. I highly recommend the vegan blueberry basil.
I purchased my daughter's all-time favorite t-shirt here. They also have a gallery space that be guaranteed to have an interesting display.
20 locals recommend
Land Gallery
3925 N Mississippi AveI purchased my daughter's all-time favorite t-shirt here. They also have a gallery space that be guaranteed to have an interesting display.
They have a letterpress that they use to make lovely original cards and artwork. Highly recommended.
9 locals recommend
Lark Press
2516 N Williams AveThey have a letterpress that they use to make lovely original cards and artwork. Highly recommended.
Best record store n Portland. They buy record collections all the time so there are always well-priced treasures to find. They also have their own record label that cannot be purchased on-line.
52 locals recommend
Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveBest record store n Portland. They buy record collections all the time so there are always well-priced treasures to find. They also have their own record label that cannot be purchased on-line.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views of the Multnomah river, and Forest Park; you can see St. John's Bridge on a clear day. Just a beautiful out-of-the-way tiny park gem.
64 locals recommend
Mocks Crest
2206 N Skidmore CtBeautiful views of the Multnomah river, and Forest Park; you can see St. John's Bridge on a clear day. Just a beautiful out-of-the-way tiny park gem.