Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StAmazing Dinner!
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StFancy Italian! Reservations recommended.
Best brunch and within stumbling distance for a rough morning. There's usually a bit of a wait, but well worth it!
156 locals recommend
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StBest brunch and within stumbling distance for a rough morning. There's usually a bit of a wait, but well worth it!
Great for grabbing a faster croissant sandwich-style breakfast. Also the best coffee within stumbling distance. They serve Coava coffee, which is one of our favorite local roasters.
122 locals recommend
Little T American Baker
2600 SE Division StGreat for grabbing a faster croissant sandwich-style breakfast. Also the best coffee within stumbling distance. They serve Coava coffee, which is one of our favorite local roasters.
Cellar Door Coffee Roasters
2001 SE 11th AveMelanie's favorite local coffee roaster!
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StAmazing Indian food. Will blow. your. mind.
Tidbit
2880 Southeast Division StreetTasty Food Carts! Something for everyone and a wonderful atmosphere!
The original Stumptown Coffee location that started the Portland Coffee scene.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThe original Stumptown Coffee location that started the Portland Coffee scene.
Tasty ice cream in inventive flavors. If you happen to pass by when there isn't a long line you must pounce on that opportunity!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StTasty ice cream in inventive flavors. If you happen to pass by when there isn't a long line you must pounce on that opportunity!
Skip the line at Voodoo donuts and eat what the locals are raving about!
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StSkip the line at Voodoo donuts and eat what the locals are raving about!
Exclusive fine dining seafood restaurant hidden in the back of B&T Oyster Bar. Reservations required.
14 locals recommend
Roe
515 SW BroadwayExclusive fine dining seafood restaurant hidden in the back of B&T Oyster Bar. Reservations required.
Bar Avignon
2138 SE Division StTasty French food! Order the risotto!
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StPIE!
Yum yum yum. You will have dreams about these Belgian waffles smothered in deliciousness.
23 locals recommend
Off The Waffle Clinton St.
Yum yum yum. You will have dreams about these Belgian waffles smothered in deliciousness.
Double Dragon
1235 SE Division StYummy Portland take on Bahn Mi!
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StLocal Whole Foods-style organic grocery chain.
Vegetarian grocery co-op. Year-round farmer's market Wednesdays from 2-7pm.
113 locals recommend
People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveVegetarian grocery co-op. Year-round farmer's market Wednesdays from 2-7pm.
Pacific Northwest version of a Target. Grocery, pharmacy, household goods.Great for those little forgotten items.
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdPacific Northwest version of a Target. Grocery, pharmacy, household goods.Great for those little forgotten items.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gigantic Brewing
5224 SE 26th AveDirk's favorite Portland beer!
Great brewery within walking distance! Good selection of upscale pub food as well.
126 locals recommend
Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdGreat brewery within walking distance! Good selection of upscale pub food as well.
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StGood Portland Beer!
Cute little cider tasting room with a friendly knowledgeable staff and a vast selection of ciders to go.
11 locals recommend
Bushwhacker Cider - Brooklyn
1212-D Southeast Powell BoulevardCute little cider tasting room with a friendly knowledgeable staff and a vast selection of ciders to go.
Good mellow bar and nice brunch on the weekends if you are in a rush. Little to no wait time and $3 mimosas!
65 locals recommend
Night Light Lounge
2100 SE Clinton StGood mellow bar and nice brunch on the weekends if you are in a rush. Little to no wait time and $3 mimosas!
This bar reminds me of the 50s with its vinyl booths and velvet paintings. You come here mostly for the atmosphere as this is old-school cool. A Portland standby.
50 locals recommend
Dots Cafe
2521 SE Clinton StThis bar reminds me of the 50s with its vinyl booths and velvet paintings. You come here mostly for the atmosphere as this is old-school cool. A Portland standby.
If you are looking for an authentic low-key dive bar where you can play a little pinball and then stumble the 4 blocks home, look no further!
12 locals recommend
Clinton Street Pub
2516 SE Clinton StIf you are looking for an authentic low-key dive bar where you can play a little pinball and then stumble the 4 blocks home, look no further!
Portland standby dive bar. Some say this is the best fried chicken in town. Some are too afraid to try it. Which are you?
30 locals recommend
Reel M Inn
2430 SE Division StPortland standby dive bar. Some say this is the best fried chicken in town. Some are too afraid to try it. Which are you?
Shopping
Adorn
3130 SE Division StCute clothing store!
Consignment shop with an astonishing array of household goods and clothing! If you like bargain hunting and have been looking for something specific you will likely find it here!
34 locals recommend
Village Merchants
4035 SE Division StConsignment shop with an astonishing array of household goods and clothing! If you like bargain hunting and have been looking for something specific you will likely find it here!
The best vintage shop in the world. It is like a magical maze of mystery and joy! Agree on a meeting spot before you enter because you will lose each other in the many rooms of vintage finds.
61 locals recommend
House of Vintage
3315 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe best vintage shop in the world. It is like a magical maze of mystery and joy! Agree on a meeting spot before you enter because you will lose each other in the many rooms of vintage finds.
The iconic Portland book store that takes up an entire city block! Worth a visit to explore the 6 different levels. Once you get your bearings, play a game of hide and seek with your friends! I'll be in the Red room!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe iconic Portland book store that takes up an entire city block! Worth a visit to explore the 6 different levels. Once you get your bearings, play a game of hide and seek with your friends! I'll be in the Red room!
Sightseeing
Beautiful garden setting. Especially awe inspiring in April and May when the rhodies are in bloom. Some days free and other days $4 entry.
195 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveBeautiful garden setting. Especially awe inspiring in April and May when the rhodies are in bloom. Some days free and other days $4 entry.
All along both sides of the river there is a walking/biking path which is fun to stroll up and down or do a big loop from one bridge to the next.
91 locals recommend
Waterfront Park Trail,
209 Waterfront Park TrailAll along both sides of the river there is a walking/biking path which is fun to stroll up and down or do a big loop from one bridge to the next.
Parks & Nature
So much to see in the giant park! The Zoo, Children's Museum, Rose Garden, Japanese Gardens, Pittock Mansion and many beautiful hiking trails are a wonderful way to spend a day. Something for everyone!
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdSo much to see in the giant park! The Zoo, Children's Museum, Rose Garden, Japanese Gardens, Pittock Mansion and many beautiful hiking trails are a wonderful way to spend a day. Something for everyone!
Arts & Culture
Quirky little theater for indie films, cult classics, documentaries, and the occasional performance. Rocky Horror Picture Show every other Saturday at Midnight. Over 30 years running!
61 locals recommend
Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton StQuirky little theater for indie films, cult classics, documentaries, and the occasional performance. Rocky Horror Picture Show every other Saturday at Midnight. Over 30 years running!
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveInteresting exhibits that rotate frequently.