Guidebook for South Tabor Cottage
Food Scene
Delicious salads! Try the 'Macho Taco' with grilled chicken or sausage.
6 locals recommend
Garden Monsters
5029 SE Division StDelicious salads! Try the 'Macho Taco' with grilled chicken or sausage.
Excellent coffee and perfect baked goods/breads. They also serve a few breakfast and lunch items (sandwiches).
122 locals recommend
Little T American Baker
2600 SE Division StExcellent coffee and perfect baked goods/breads. They also serve a few breakfast and lunch items (sandwiches).
Quick and easy dinner. Quick walk from the guest cottage. Pizza, salads, gluten free options. Beer/wine.
122 locals recommend
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division StQuick and easy dinner. Quick walk from the guest cottage. Pizza, salads, gluten free options. Beer/wine.
Closest coffee shop to our the guest cottage if you would like a coffee shop walk in the morning. Good coffee. Several breakfast items and baked goods.
49 locals recommend
Rain or Shine Coffee House
5941 SE Division StClosest coffee shop to our the guest cottage if you would like a coffee shop walk in the morning. Good coffee. Several breakfast items and baked goods.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StDELICIOUS Indian food!! Yum!
DELICIOUS Mexican food - yum! This place gets a hefty line in the evenings (and sometimes lunch on weekends). They open at 11am. Try going then or early afternoons. GREAT margaritas!!
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardDELICIOUS Mexican food - yum! This place gets a hefty line in the evenings (and sometimes lunch on weekends). They open at 11am. Try going then or early afternoons. GREAT margaritas!!
Cozy, intimate spot with good food and yummy drinks. Great date night spot!
161 locals recommend
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdCozy, intimate spot with good food and yummy drinks. Great date night spot!
Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster RdFun Latino themed food cart pod nearby!
The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StGood happy hour! Great drinks!
Fun little juice bar on Hawthorne. Great green juice smoothies and delicious Acai bowls if you are into them!
60 locals recommend
Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdFun little juice bar on Hawthorne. Great green juice smoothies and delicious Acai bowls if you are into them!
Great rice and bean bowls with delicious toppings and sauce. Quick, easy meal!
64 locals recommend
The Whole Bowl
4526 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat rice and bean bowls with delicious toppings and sauce. Quick, easy meal!
Intimate cafe tucked into quiet Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Written up a lot on the Portland food scene. Pricier, but fun for a date night!
101 locals recommend
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StIntimate cafe tucked into quiet Mt. Tabor neighborhood. Written up a lot on the Portland food scene. Pricier, but fun for a date night!
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat sandwiches! Try the Bahn Mi!
DELICIOUS Hawaiian food! Pulled pork, mac salad, great mai tais, teriyaki chicken, etc.
19 locals recommend
Ate-Oh-Ate Grill
5200 SE Woodstock BlvdDELICIOUS Hawaiian food! Pulled pork, mac salad, great mai tais, teriyaki chicken, etc.
Fun brew pup scene. Big brewery, very family friendly (two different play areas, kids menu), gets pretty packed on weekend evening with families, but an easy dinner out!
126 locals recommend
Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdFun brew pup scene. Big brewery, very family friendly (two different play areas, kids menu), gets pretty packed on weekend evening with families, but an easy dinner out!
Great local bakery/cafe! Is a nice, longer walk from the guest cottage through neighborhood streets. Delicious fresh baked breads and other goodies!
81 locals recommend
Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat local bakery/cafe! Is a nice, longer walk from the guest cottage through neighborhood streets. Delicious fresh baked breads and other goodies!
Malka
4546 SE Division StLauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StYum! Baked goods :)
Kati Portland
2932 SE Division StVegetarian Thai Food!
Thai Sky Kitchen
6036 Southeast Division StreetNew Thai place right next to Pizzacato. Quick walk from guest house.
Oma's Hideaway
Hot place to eat in SE Portland right now!
Classic Mexican restaurant. One of the oldest restaurants on SE. Division St. 
101 locals recommend
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StClassic Mexican restaurant. One of the oldest restaurants on SE. Division St. 
One of the hottest and oldest pizzerias in Portland, and very near our house! People lineup before opening!
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the hottest and oldest pizzerias in Portland, and very near our house! People lineup before opening!
Fun, new food cart pod near our guest house. Great bar and seating area overlooking SE 50th. Matt Tacos is our favorite!
Hinterland Bar & Food Carts
Fun, new food cart pod near our guest house. Great bar and seating area overlooking SE 50th. Matt Tacos is our favorite!
Newer Burmese restaurant with rave review. Part of the very cool Breathe Building/Atrium which offers yoga and fitness classes. 
Rangoon Bistro
Newer Burmese restaurant with rave review. Part of the very cool Breathe Building/Atrium which offers yoga and fitness classes. 
Hungry Heart Bakery
414 SE Stark StDelicious baked goods and breakfast sandwiches
Parks & Nature
Awesome outdoor playground with lots of natural structures (sand, rocks, stumps) to climb and play! 15-20 minutes from the guest cottage.
51 locals recommend
Westmoreland Park Nature Playground
7530 SE 22nd AveAwesome outdoor playground with lots of natural structures (sand, rocks, stumps) to climb and play! 15-20 minutes from the guest cottage.
You can walk .2 miles to just view the lower falls or walk the 2.4 mile loop to see the lower and upper falls. Just off the Historic Columbia Highway! No pass required. Parking lot is small, but if you go on a week day off-season, you should have no problem finding parking. If you go mid-week or on weekends in the summer season – parking lot will be busier – try to go early. Check out gorgefriends dot org.
42 locals recommend
Latourell Falls
You can walk .2 miles to just view the lower falls or walk the 2.4 mile loop to see the lower and upper falls. Just off the Historic Columbia Highway! No pass required. Parking lot is small, but if you go on a week day off-season, you should have no problem finding parking. If you go mid-week or on weekends in the summer season – parking lot will be busier – try to go early. Check out gorgefriends dot org.
You can either go out and back to Wahkeena Falls (2.8 miles RT) or do the 5 mile Wahkeena – Multnomah Falls Loop Trail. Lots of options! No permit needed to park at Wahkeena trail head – you do need a pass to park at Multnomah Falls.  Check out gorgefriends dot org.
21 locals recommend
Wahkeena Falls
Wahkeena Trail #420You can either go out and back to Wahkeena Falls (2.8 miles RT) or do the 5 mile Wahkeena – Multnomah Falls Loop Trail. Lots of options! No permit needed to park at Wahkeena trail head – you do need a pass to park at Multnomah Falls.  Check out gorgefriends dot org.
Beautiful falls. Easy, 1 mile (RT) out and back hike. No pass required. Check out gorgefriends dot org.
22 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
Beautiful falls. Easy, 1 mile (RT) out and back hike. No pass required. Check out gorgefriends dot org.
Hike the easy/moderate 3.8 mile out and back trail to Punch Bowl Falls on the Eagle Creek Trail. Beautiful trail and falls. Northwest forest pass required. Check out gorgefriends dot org.
27 locals recommend
Eagle Creek Trailhead
Northeast Eagle Creek LoopHike the easy/moderate 3.8 mile out and back trail to Punch Bowl Falls on the Eagle Creek Trail. Beautiful trail and falls. Northwest forest pass required. Check out gorgefriends dot org.
Located in the Mount Hood National Forest - this is a stunning and special hike to a beautiful and unique waterfall! This hike does require sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure! It is a 7 mile out and back trail that follows the scenic Sandy River. 
35 locals recommend
Ramona Falls
Located in the Mount Hood National Forest - this is a stunning and special hike to a beautiful and unique waterfall! This hike does require sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure! It is a 7 mile out and back trail that follows the scenic Sandy River. 
In the Mt Hood National Forest. 3.4 mile out and back trail. The waterfall reveals itself at the lip of an impressive lava cliff and cascades down a thundering 110 feet before reaching the chilly pool at your feet.
Tamanawas Falls Trailhead
In the Mt Hood National Forest. 3.4 mile out and back trail. The waterfall reveals itself at the lip of an impressive lava cliff and cascades down a thundering 110 feet before reaching the chilly pool at your feet.
Beautiful views. Great wooded area in the city and very near our guest home! Walk around one of the reservoirs, hike the trails. Listen to live music in the summer. Kids playground. From our house, walk toward Division St. and then North on SE 60th a few blocks and you’ll be at the base of the lower reservoir - there are many stairs and paths to enter the park! 
151 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
Beautiful views. Great wooded area in the city and very near our guest home! Walk around one of the reservoirs, hike the trails. Listen to live music in the summer. Kids playground. From our house, walk toward Division St. and then North on SE 60th a few blocks and you’ll be at the base of the lower reservoir - there are many stairs and paths to enter the park! 
The most visited falls (and tallest!) in Oregon! This is a hot destination, and very busy in the summer. Permit required. 
822 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls
The most visited falls (and tallest!) in Oregon! This is a hot destination, and very busy in the summer. Permit required. 
Shopping
This is a dear friend's shop! It is full of local artist goods. The wall planters in the house are from here and locally made. The shop hosts open clay nights and other fun classes. Check out their website!
14 locals recommend
Carter & Rose
3601 SE Division StThis is a dear friend's shop! It is full of local artist goods. The wall planters in the house are from here and locally made. The shop hosts open clay nights and other fun classes. Check out their website!
Presents of Mind
3633 SE Hawthorne BlvdFun gift shop!
The smaller (but still lots of books!) version of the big downtown Powell's. We love this as it still feels like Powell's but way easier to navigate.
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe smaller (but still lots of books!) version of the big downtown Powell's. We love this as it still feels like Powell's but way easier to navigate.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StBest grocery store chain in town!
Part of the Mcmenamins chain. Great local movie theater with dine in options, cushy seats, and a balcony! Fun!
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdPart of the Mcmenamins chain. Great local movie theater with dine in options, cushy seats, and a balcony! Fun!
Kids and Familes
Need a place for the little ones to let some steam off while you enjoy a beverage! This is a fun indoor play space with food!
7 locals recommend
Nest Playground
6517 NE Sandy BlvdNeed a place for the little ones to let some steam off while you enjoy a beverage! This is a fun indoor play space with food!
Fun kids store with a drop in play area in the back of the store. Has several events each week (storytime, music time, etc.)
Hammer and Jacks
6406 SE Foster RdFun kids store with a drop in play area in the back of the store. Has several events each week (storytime, music time, etc.)
PlayDate PDX
1434 NW 17th AveRainy day?! Take your kids here!
Great place for bowling, food and drinks! Inner SE, not far from the guest house.
51 locals recommend
Central Kitchen & Bowl
808 SE Morrison StGreat place for bowling, food and drinks! Inner SE, not far from the guest house.