Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Portland has sooo many breweries, it's hard to pick sometimes. We love having Double Mountain in our neighborhood - it's a great all-around place. The beer is top-notch, the food (especially the pizza) is better than you'd expect, and the space is great for a casual meal. We recommend a table by the big sliding windows on a nice day.
98 locals recommend
Double Mountain Taproom
4336 SE Woodstock BlvdPortland has sooo many breweries, it's hard to pick sometimes. We love having Double Mountain in our neighborhood - it's a great all-around place. The beer is top-notch, the food (especially the pizza) is better than you'd expect, and the space is great for a casual meal. We recommend a table by the big sliding windows on a nice day.
Papaccino's
4411 SE Woodstock BlvdBest Iced Latte in Woodstock
Local spot, they grill hot dogs outside most days (even in winter!).
56 locals recommend
Otto's Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market
4138 SE Woodstock BlvdLocal spot, they grill hot dogs outside most days (even in winter!).
Ate-Oh-Ate Grill
5200 SE Woodstock BlvdMac Salad, nuff said.
Wei Wei - A Taste Of Taiwan
7835 SE 13th AveThe fried bao (DUMPLINGS).
Roost
Great NW style food with a small cozy atmosphere.
Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster RdAuthentic Latin-style food carts!
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StGet the "Magic Carpet Ride" - You're welcome
Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveGreat happy hour, great everything.
In the Division food cart pod - BEST RAMEN IN PDX - there I said it.
16 locals recommend
Hapa PDX Ramen
3848 SE Gladstone StIn the Division food cart pod - BEST RAMEN IN PDX - there I said it.
Scottie's Pizza Parlor
2128 SE Division StClosest thing to real New York style pizza in PDX.
Skip the line at Salt & Straw and get the "Circus Friends" flavor here instead.
58 locals recommend
Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdSkip the line at Salt & Straw and get the "Circus Friends" flavor here instead.
The beer is worth the drive, plus great waterfront location in Hood River.
113 locals recommend
pFriem Family Brewers
707 Portway AveThe beer is worth the drive, plus great waterfront location in Hood River.
Eastwind Drive-In
395 Wa Na Pa StHUGE soft-serve cones, and solidly classic drive-in burgers.
Best food stop on the mountain. Big patio with games and live music. Get the Santa Fe chicken wrap and add fries, wash down with a Boneyard RPM.
46 locals recommend
Wraptitude Gourmet Wraps, Burgers & Beers
67441 Sunset HwyBest food stop on the mountain. Big patio with games and live music. Get the Santa Fe chicken wrap and add fries, wash down with a Boneyard RPM.
Giant rolls for reasonable prices. Get there when they open to avoid the line.
95 locals recommend
Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
1667 SE Bybee BlvdGiant rolls for reasonable prices. Get there when they open to avoid the line.
If you find yourself in Beaverton this is a must stop. BEST HAWAIIAN food around, hands down.
12 locals recommend
Roxy's Island Grill
2895 SW Cedar Hills BlvdIf you find yourself in Beaverton this is a must stop. BEST HAWAIIAN food around, hands down.
10 am – 2 pm Every Sunday from June 4 – Oct. 29
Great neighborhood market, walking distance - get some local berries and eat them on the walk back.
17 locals recommend
Woodstock Farmers Market
4600 SE Woodstock Blvd10 am – 2 pm Every Sunday from June 4 – Oct. 29
Great neighborhood market, walking distance - get some local berries and eat them on the walk back.
The beer has always been great, and they've stepped up the food recently to match. Plus sea lion viewing in the waiting area.
64 locals recommend
Buoy Beer Company
1152 8th StThe beer has always been great, and they've stepped up the food recently to match. Plus sea lion viewing in the waiting area.
Rachel's Ginger Beer
3646 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardBoozy floats and slushies + fried chicken sandwiches from Boke Dokie
Best bakery on the west side if not all of Portland. Have to walk down to their Cakery as well, because...cake.
68 locals recommend
Baker & Spice
6330 SW Capitol HwyBest bakery on the west side if not all of Portland. Have to walk down to their Cakery as well, because...cake.
The casual counterpart of DOC next door, Nonna is next level "tavern" food.
34 locals recommend
Nonna Italian Tavern
5513 NE 30th AveThe casual counterpart of DOC next door, Nonna is next level "tavern" food.
Skip Voodoo and Blue Star. Go to Pips instead because it's cheaper, better, and you get to eat a dozen of something.
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StSkip Voodoo and Blue Star. Go to Pips instead because it's cheaper, better, and you get to eat a dozen of something.
Best fresh seafood in Newport if not Oregon. The crab bisque is the way to go.
68 locals recommend
Local Ocean Seafoods
213 SE Bay Blvd.Best fresh seafood in Newport if not Oregon. The crab bisque is the way to go.
Skip Pelican Brewing (and the wait) and get burritos instead. Side tip: driving onto the beach here is cool until you have to wait for a minivan to get unstuck - Tierra Del Mar up the road (north) is a better beach entry if you're so inclined.
29 locals recommend
Ben and Jeff's Burgers and Tacos
33260 Cape Kiwanda DrSkip Pelican Brewing (and the wait) and get burritos instead. Side tip: driving onto the beach here is cool until you have to wait for a minivan to get unstuck - Tierra Del Mar up the road (north) is a better beach entry if you're so inclined.
Across from Hood River and up the hill, they have the best patio view in the gorge looking at the back side of Mt. Hood. Good food & beer a bonus!
131 locals recommend
Everybody's Brewing
177 E Jewett BlvdAcross from Hood River and up the hill, they have the best patio view in the gorge looking at the back side of Mt. Hood. Good food & beer a bonus!
Taco Pedaler
2225 NE BroadwaySkip the line at Porque No and try this underrated spot instead.
The bread pudding is amazing, and I don't even like bread pudding.
171 locals recommend
The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StThe bread pudding is amazing, and I don't even like bread pudding.
Lesser known cart pod, walkable from our place. The guy in the little RV trailer sells cheap beer and will grill you a hot dog on his George Foreman for like $1.50
50 locals recommend
Carts on Foster
5205 SE Foster RdLesser known cart pod, walkable from our place. The guy in the little RV trailer sells cheap beer and will grill you a hot dog on his George Foreman for like $1.50
Ron's Restaurant
8869 SE 82nd AveCozy walkable breakfast spot.
Parks & Nature
Great neighborhood park - nice playground for kids and large dog off-leash area.
24 locals recommend
Woodstock Park
5012 Southeast Harold StreetGreat neighborhood park - nice playground for kids and large dog off-leash area.
Great city view, nearby Sellwood shops and restaurants, trails to Oaks Bottom nature area and Springwater bike trail.
44 locals recommend
Sellwood Park
Southeast Miller StreetGreat city view, nearby Sellwood shops and restaurants, trails to Oaks Bottom nature area and Springwater bike trail.
Classic Portland park - great views and lots to explore, even the occasional impromptu capture the flag match or soapbox derby race.
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StClassic Portland park - great views and lots to explore, even the occasional impromptu capture the flag match or soapbox derby race.
Spectacular hike year round (showshoe in winter) with an amazing payoff for a relatively short hike.
39 locals recommend
Tamanawas Falls Trail
Tamanawas Falls Trail #650ASpectacular hike year round (showshoe in winter) with an amazing payoff for a relatively short hike.
Elk Meadows trailhead
Elk Meadows trailheadFamily-friendly day trip with great Mt. Hood view.
Manzanita
One of the less-traveled beach towns, also some solid food options.
Closest beach to Portland, get's crowded though. Make sure to stop for a pass at the convenience store.
14 locals recommend
Sauvie Island Beach
38798 NW Reeder RdClosest beach to Portland, get's crowded though. Make sure to stop for a pass at the convenience store.
Go here if Sauvie Island is too busy - not quite as pretty, but very similar beach.
52 locals recommend
Kelley Point Park
North Kelly Point Park RoadGo here if Sauvie Island is too busy - not quite as pretty, but very similar beach.
Angel's Rest Lookout
Short-ish hike with top-shelf gorge views.
Ecola State Park
Classic Oregon Coast views
Feeling adventurous? Climb the logjam and wade the river to get to Oneonta Falls for a uniquely PNW experience.
23 locals recommend
Oneonta Gorge
Feeling adventurous? Climb the logjam and wade the river to get to Oneonta Falls for a uniquely PNW experience.
Wide-open Mt. Hood view - great spot for snow-shoeing and/or sledding.
14 locals recommend
White River West Sno-Park
Oregon 35Wide-open Mt. Hood view - great spot for snow-shoeing and/or sledding.
The beach here is connected to the campground, generally less crowded than Nye Beach closer to town. While you're across the bridge, swing by Rogue Brewing.
8 locals recommend
South Beach State Park
5580 Southwest Coast HighwayThe beach here is connected to the campground, generally less crowded than Nye Beach closer to town. While you're across the bridge, swing by Rogue Brewing.
The hike to the base of Panther Creek Falls is worth getting muddy for. Finding the exact trailhead is tricky, see: https://www.outdoorproject.com/adventures/washington/hikes/panther-creek-falls
8 locals recommend
Panther Creek Falls
National Forest Development Road 65The hike to the base of Panther Creek Falls is worth getting muddy for. Finding the exact trailhead is tricky, see: https://www.outdoorproject.com/adventures/washington/hikes/panther-creek-falls
Put-in for floating the Sandy river. Tubes can be had for cheap at most tire stores in the area - bring 2 cars and shuttle back from Glen Otto Park. *Please do take safety precautions as there are swift portions*
Dabney State Recreation Area
Historic Columbia River HighwayPut-in for floating the Sandy river. Tubes can be had for cheap at most tire stores in the area - bring 2 cars and shuttle back from Glen Otto Park. *Please do take safety precautions as there are swift portions*
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StNew Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StGreat food options - plus beer on the rooftop patio.
Everything Else
Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StAll the best pastries and treats.
Getting Around
SE 17th Ave & Holgate Blvd MAX Station
Nearest MAX Light Rail Station
Entertainment & Activities
They now show first run movies, but it's still cheaper than a normal theater, and there's pub food and beer! Plus Hawthorne Blvd is great Portland people watching.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdThey now show first run movies, but it's still cheaper than a normal theater, and there's pub food and beer! Plus Hawthorne Blvd is great Portland people watching.
Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardCheap, beer, & cheap beer!
Easy place to spend all day wandering from bar to pub to winery to distillery to golf course to concert to bar to...
203 locals recommend
McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StEasy place to spend all day wandering from bar to pub to winery to distillery to golf course to concert to bar to...
Old theme park, get an unlimited pass and just never get off the go-karts.
208 locals recommend
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayOld theme park, get an unlimited pass and just never get off the go-karts.
It doesn't get much more Portland than roller derby. Also, a somewhat surprisingly family-friendly event.
9 locals recommend
Rose City Rollers
7805 SE Oaks Park WayIt doesn't get much more Portland than roller derby. Also, a somewhat surprisingly family-friendly event.
Shopping
It's not the big Powells, but it's closer and has a great coffee shop in it.
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdIt's not the big Powells, but it's closer and has a great coffee shop in it.
https://appetiteshop.com/
Reasonably priced quality vintage goods and new stuff too. Plus an adorable shop dog.
8 locals recommend
Appetite Shop
2136 E Burnside Sthttps://appetiteshop.com/
Reasonably priced quality vintage goods and new stuff too. Plus an adorable shop dog.
Schoolhouse
2181 NW Nicolai St1 of everything please and thank you.
Portland's own local REI. Downstairs houses rentals for any and all outdoorsy pursuits.
29 locals recommend
Next Adventure
426 SE Grand AvePortland's own local REI. Downstairs houses rentals for any and all outdoorsy pursuits.
Army surplus in the most Portland way. Great deals as long as you don't mind camo everything.
9 locals recommend
Andy and Bax Outdoor Store
324 SE Grand AveArmy surplus in the most Portland way. Great deals as long as you don't mind camo everything.
Great vintage mid-century furniture selection, and better prices than some of the Hawthorne/Sellwood vintage shops.
I Heart Retro
6927 SE Foster RdGreat vintage mid-century furniture selection, and better prices than some of the Hawthorne/Sellwood vintage shops.