The Little Black Box Guide to Portland
North Portland Eats
This place has incredible food and even more incredible cocktails! It was 2019's restaurant of the year, and definitely not one to miss!
142 locals recommend
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127This place has incredible food and even more incredible cocktails! It was 2019's restaurant of the year, and definitely not one to miss!
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveThis is a fun bar, but the real show is their brunch!!
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveMississippi Street Mexican food favorite!
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveMississippi Street - incredible pizza!
SE Portland Eats
This is a fun take on a Cuban bar, with tropical cocktails that are not too sweet! They are doing rooftop seating, so make reservations!
19 locals recommend
Palomar
959 SE Division StThis is a fun take on a Cuban bar, with tropical cocktails that are not too sweet! They are doing rooftop seating, so make reservations!
There are multiple locations of Pine State all over the city, and for good reason! Come hungry for a really out of this world breakfast.
145 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StThere are multiple locations of Pine State all over the city, and for good reason! Come hungry for a really out of this world breakfast.
Kati Portland
2932 SE Division StVEGAN Division St Thai food. You won't be missing the meat!
VEGETARIAN healthy food that is delicious! Breakfast, bowls, smoothies and juices.
202 locals recommend
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdVEGETARIAN healthy food that is delicious! Breakfast, bowls, smoothies and juices.
Local Fast Food that has a simple menu and delicious food if you're in need of a drive-thru! They offer impossible burgers as well.
10 locals recommend
Super Deluxe
5009 SE Powell BlvdLocal Fast Food that has a simple menu and delicious food if you're in need of a drive-thru! They offer impossible burgers as well.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food, great patio!
Bamboo sushi is excellent every time! My favorite is the Green Machine roll! It is vegetarian, but you can add tuna or salmon if you wish!
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBamboo sushi is excellent every time! My favorite is the Green Machine roll! It is vegetarian, but you can add tuna or salmon if you wish!
Rooftop bar with beautiful views on top of an old school that they turned into a concert venue!
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StRooftop bar with beautiful views on top of an old school that they turned into a concert venue!
There is so much good coffee in Portland, why not try them all!
29 locals recommend
Water Avenue Coffee
1028 SE Water AveThere is so much good coffee in Portland, why not try them all!
Our favorite Italian restaurant in town! We recommend everything. Seriously. Everything. They also make a mean Old Fashioned!
115 locals recommend
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StOur favorite Italian restaurant in town! We recommend everything. Seriously. Everything. They also make a mean Old Fashioned!
Division Street bar that is cute cute cute! Delicious drinks, great patio with food carts.
12 locals recommend
Someday
3634 SE Division StDivision Street bar that is cute cute cute! Delicious drinks, great patio with food carts.
SW Portland Eats
Walkable from our house, these are the best waffles in town. Seriously. There is no comparison.
24 locals recommend
GIGI'S CAFE
6320 SW Capitol HwyWalkable from our house, these are the best waffles in town. Seriously. There is no comparison.
Walkable from our house, this is a chic little Italian place that has great pizza and a wonderful little back patio!
13 locals recommend
Oak & Olive Restaurant
6369 SW Capitol HwyWalkable from our house, this is a chic little Italian place that has great pizza and a wonderful little back patio!
Walkable from our house, this brewery stands out because their menu is just as good as the beer! They make a great burger.
57 locals recommend
Sasquatch Brewing Co.
6440 SW Capitol HwyWalkable from our house, this brewery stands out because their menu is just as good as the beer! They make a great burger.
Walkable from our house (but a bit further than the rest), this is a great seafood restaurant. The salmon chowder is really something else!
41 locals recommend
Seasons & Regions Seafood Grill
6660 SW Capitol HwyWalkable from our house (but a bit further than the rest), this is a great seafood restaurant. The salmon chowder is really something else!
A short drive from our house, Yalla is located in the quaint Multnomah Village. It is stand out Mediterranean food and possibly the best french fries in town!
18 locals recommend
Yalla PDX
7850 SW Capitol HwyA short drive from our house, Yalla is located in the quaint Multnomah Village. It is stand out Mediterranean food and possibly the best french fries in town!
A short drive from our house, this Multnomah Village greasy spoon is a classic diner breakfast with a fun atmosphere!
29 locals recommend
Fat City Cafe
7820 SW Capitol HwyA short drive from our house, this Multnomah Village greasy spoon is a classic diner breakfast with a fun atmosphere!
A short drive from our house, Yoshi's is located in a food card pod near Multnomah Village. This is seriously delicious sushi. He sells out almost every day, so be sure to call your order in early!
Yoshi's Sushi
3530 SW Multnomah BlvdA short drive from our house, Yoshi's is located in a food card pod near Multnomah Village. This is seriously delicious sushi. He sells out almost every day, so be sure to call your order in early!
A short walk from our house, this is our favorite little cafe and coffee shop. Everything in the case is delicious, but we are partial to the savory galette!
68 locals recommend
Baker & Spice
6330 SW Capitol HwyA short walk from our house, this is our favorite little cafe and coffee shop. Everything in the case is delicious, but we are partial to the savory galette!
There are a few of these all over town, this one is just a short drive from our house. Great healthy option, with excellent vegan / gluten free options!
176 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveThere are a few of these all over town, this one is just a short drive from our house. Great healthy option, with excellent vegan / gluten free options!
Downtown - This little coffee shop is just the cutest, and their non-coffee drinks are just as good as their espresso drinks!
32 locals recommend
Never Coffee
4243 SE Belmont StDowntown - This little coffee shop is just the cutest, and their non-coffee drinks are just as good as their espresso drinks!
Downtown Korean restaurant open for weekend brunch and most of the week dinner that will knock your socks off! We recommend the steamed bao burger, all the donuts and the Dalgona coffee!
7 locals recommend
Toki Restaurant
580 Southwest 12th AvenueDowntown Korean restaurant open for weekend brunch and most of the week dinner that will knock your socks off! We recommend the steamed bao burger, all the donuts and the Dalgona coffee!
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
3354 SE Hawthorne BlvdHawthorne Street delicious thai food!
VEGETARIAN locations all over Portland because you never want to be far from one! The best acai bowls, juices smoothies, tempeh bowls in town.
Kure
830 NW 13th AveVEGETARIAN locations all over Portland because you never want to be far from one! The best acai bowls, juices smoothies, tempeh bowls in town.
PEARL DISTRICT The little coffee stand on the ground floor of this building is seriously the best in town! Plus it's right next to Republica, so it's a two for one!
6 locals recommend
Ecotrust
721 NW 9th AvePEARL DISTRICT The little coffee stand on the ground floor of this building is seriously the best in town! Plus it's right next to Republica, so it's a two for one!
NW Portland Eats
Delicious French restaurant for a special occasion! It is on the pricier side, but definitely worth it!
77 locals recommend
St. Jack
1610 NW 23rd AveDelicious French restaurant for a special occasion! It is on the pricier side, but definitely worth it!
Everything about Bar West is adorable! They have a stellar cocktail menu and really delicious food. We recommend making a reservation!
7 locals recommend
Bar West
1221 NW 21st AveEverything about Bar West is adorable! They have a stellar cocktail menu and really delicious food. We recommend making a reservation!
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StA French bakery that will knock your socks off!
Hospitality, incredibly unique and delicious food, adorable atmosphere. If you go here for lunch, you will definitely debate coming back for dinner - it is THAT good!
10 locals recommend
Republica
100 NW 9th AveHospitality, incredibly unique and delicious food, adorable atmosphere. If you go here for lunch, you will definitely debate coming back for dinner - it is THAT good!
Break Bread
101 Southwest Main StreetThe Pearl's cutest little sandwich shop!
East Portland Eats
E Burnside Street - There is something special about this place! The food is magic, the wine is superb, and the service is second to none! Casual and chic hole in the wall atmosphere with fine dining feel!
70 locals recommend
Luce
2140 E Burnside StE Burnside Street - There is something special about this place! The food is magic, the wine is superb, and the service is second to none! Casual and chic hole in the wall atmosphere with fine dining feel!
Burnside Street - southern restaurant known for their incredible brunch! The chicken and waffles are a must!
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StBurnside Street - southern restaurant known for their incredible brunch! The chicken and waffles are a must!
Go here for the atmosphere alone! (the drinks and food will not disappoint either)
42 locals recommend
Hey Love
920 E Burnside StGo here for the atmosphere alone! (the drinks and food will not disappoint either)
Burnside Street chicken wings with a VEGAN option! Get ready for some serious dipping sauces!
68 locals recommend
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Burnside
1708 E Burnside StBurnside Street chicken wings with a VEGAN option! Get ready for some serious dipping sauces!
Burnside Street - great chic date night spot with a mezze platter dreams are made of!
144 locals recommend
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StBurnside Street - great chic date night spot with a mezze platter dreams are made of!
NE Portland Eats
This one is a bit of a drive, but definitely worth it for the large patio and delicious Mexican food!
79 locals recommend
Tamale Boy Dekum
1764 NE Dekum StThis one is a bit of a drive, but definitely worth it for the large patio and delicious Mexican food!
Thai food with a twist! The emphasis is on the fried chicken. They have a great vegetarian option.
156 locals recommend
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StThai food with a twist! The emphasis is on the fried chicken. They have a great vegetarian option.
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StVEGAN fun bar with a great vegan menu!
This place is known for having the most expensive cup of coffee in town! The breakfast and lunch are delicious, and the staff is extremely friendly! The owner is usually there, and he can walk you through all the crazy coffee options!
150 locals recommend
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StThis place is known for having the most expensive cup of coffee in town! The breakfast and lunch are delicious, and the staff is extremely friendly! The owner is usually there, and he can walk you through all the crazy coffee options!
Our favorite cocktail bar in Portland! It is hard to choose because there are so many good ones, but we love the atmosphere and the drinks are just amazing!
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveOur favorite cocktail bar in Portland! It is hard to choose because there are so many good ones, but we love the atmosphere and the drinks are just amazing!
Güero
200 NE 28th AveThe best tortas in town! Really great lunch spot
Angel Face
14 NE 28th AveTruly great cocktail bar! Name your spirit and they do the rest!
Shopping
There is a little alleyway across the street from Powell's Books that has cute little shops and a great shave ice stand!
Danner
1022 W Burnside StThere is a little alleyway across the street from Powell's Books that has cute little shops and a great shave ice stand!
This local shop starts off the West End shopping area! Tons of little local shops near Powell's books in downtown.
48 locals recommend
Tender Loving Empire
525 NW 23rd AveThis local shop starts off the West End shopping area! Tons of little local shops near Powell's books in downtown.
This is fun shopping street, tons of local shops, bars and restaurants!
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueThis is fun shopping street, tons of local shops, bars and restaurants!
Alberta Arts District has local shops and restaurants, as well as a last Thursday art fair!
205 locals recommend
Alberta Arts District
Alberta Arts District has local shops and restaurants, as well as a last Thursday art fair!
Hawthorne Street is a quirky street with lots of shops and restaurants. It has a distinct hippy vibe!
121 locals recommend
Hawthorne
Hawthorne Street is a quirky street with lots of shops and restaurants. It has a distinct hippy vibe!