Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Right by our house! Try the hazelnut espresso cake- to die for. I'm also a fan of the cafe creme (a small and delish drink).
28 locals recommend
Oui Presse
1740 SE Hawthorne BlvdRight by our house! Try the hazelnut espresso cake- to die for. I'm also a fan of the cafe creme (a small and delish drink).
Great and simple good old fashioned diner for breakfast and brunch. Free coffee if there's a line, and the line is way shorter than the popular brunch spots. A lesser known neighborhood favorite. Walking distance.
52 locals recommend
Zell's Cafe
1300 Southeast Morrison StreetGreat and simple good old fashioned diner for breakfast and brunch. Free coffee if there's a line, and the line is way shorter than the popular brunch spots. A lesser known neighborhood favorite. Walking distance.
Great for a grab-and-go coffee and pastry. They've got croissants, baguettes, breakfast, sandwiches, all fresh-baked.
58 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery - Hawthorne cafe
2230 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat for a grab-and-go coffee and pastry. They've got croissants, baguettes, breakfast, sandwiches, all fresh-baked.
YUMMY RAMEN plus a super cozy yet bustling atmosphere. Such a cool spot for a late night bite! Try their fried chicken for a surprisingly light and savory side.
13 locals recommend
Noraneko
1430 SE Water AveYUMMY RAMEN plus a super cozy yet bustling atmosphere. Such a cool spot for a late night bite! Try their fried chicken for a surprisingly light and savory side.
This place has an awesome upstairs with a back patio that has a fire pit. Nice happy hour cocktails, tasty arepas and vegan/gf options.
99 locals recommend
Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th AveThis place has an awesome upstairs with a back patio that has a fire pit. Nice happy hour cocktails, tasty arepas and vegan/gf options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super divey little bar that's good if you like to watch soccer (they almost always have matches playing on the screens)!
8 locals recommend
Mad Greek Deli
1740 E Burnside StSuper divey little bar that's good if you like to watch soccer (they almost always have matches playing on the screens)!
Fabulous cocktails in a 70's style booth complete with ambient lighting and loud beats.
66 locals recommend
Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdFabulous cocktails in a 70's style booth complete with ambient lighting and loud beats.
This place is awesome for picking up all kinds of local (and otherwise) beer in bottle or from the tap.
Bottle fee of $1 if you want to open and enjoy a bottled purchase in-house. You can get shawarma fries delivered from next door or pizza!
43 locals recommend
The BeerMongers
2415 SE Division StThis place is awesome for picking up all kinds of local (and otherwise) beer in bottle or from the tap.
Bottle fee of $1 if you want to open and enjoy a bottled purchase in-house. You can get shawarma fries delivered from next door or pizza!
Voicebox
734 SE 6th AveKaraoke spot with individual rooms, great sound, and good drinks!
ROOFTOP BAR! This place was a high school, now converted into bars and restaurants and even a music/comedy venue in the old auditorium. Check out the rooftop bar at sunset for a stunning view of downtown.
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StROOFTOP BAR! This place was a high school, now converted into bars and restaurants and even a music/comedy venue in the old auditorium. Check out the rooftop bar at sunset for a stunning view of downtown.
Parks & Nature
Hiking, jogging, super green and densely forested area close by the city.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Hiking, jogging, super green and densely forested area close by the city.
Sightseeing
This place offers the best vista of Portland you can find. It's accessible by bus but is much easier by car. The mansion itself is a fun and informative place to tour.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrThis place offers the best vista of Portland you can find. It's accessible by bus but is much easier by car. The mansion itself is a fun and informative place to tour.
Stunning and world famous waterfalls along the Columbia Gorge. If you have a car, drive through the gorge- you won't regret it.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Stunning and world famous waterfalls along the Columbia Gorge. If you have a car, drive through the gorge- you won't regret it.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful and old concert hall that hosts everything from live symphonies to modern artists.
117 locals recommend
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayBeautiful and old concert hall that hosts everything from live symphonies to modern artists.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StEntertainment & Activities
Second-run theater with low ticket prices, only show 1 movie at a time. Funky and old, fun, serves beer and wine, pizza and snacks.
64 locals recommend
Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardSecond-run theater with low ticket prices, only show 1 movie at a time. Funky and old, fun, serves beer and wine, pizza and snacks.
This is a super great theater with nice ticket prices and 3 screens. Local feeling, fun, great for a rainy day. Whole Foods and Starbucks are right by it!
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StThis is a super great theater with nice ticket prices and 3 screens. Local feeling, fun, great for a rainy day. Whole Foods and Starbucks are right by it!