Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Best Espresso in PDX. Home to many Regional and National Barista competition winners, with warm friendly staff. Say hi to Marty, Kim, Christine, or any of the fine staff for a warm welcome to PDX.
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StBest Espresso in PDX. Home to many Regional and National Barista competition winners, with warm friendly staff. Say hi to Marty, Kim, Christine, or any of the fine staff for a warm welcome to PDX.
One of the oldest and best breakfast restaurants in Portland. Great Biscuits and Gravy, Scrambles, pancakes and more.
108 locals recommend
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveOne of the oldest and best breakfast restaurants in Portland. Great Biscuits and Gravy, Scrambles, pancakes and more.
Long waits but worth every minute. Great place to go with a few friends and share different plates. Be sure to get there Paella...it is AMAZING!
179 locals recommend
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StLong waits but worth every minute. Great place to go with a few friends and share different plates. Be sure to get there Paella...it is AMAZING!
A local roaster that is starting to be known all over the US. This place has great Portland charm and shares its work space with a bamboo company warehouse
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StA local roaster that is starting to be known all over the US. This place has great Portland charm and shares its work space with a bamboo company warehouse
Awesome food. Great service. Fantastic atmosphere. Honest and upscale Italian streetfood. Most delish: pizza, risotto balls. I want to go there now.
62 locals recommend
Oven and Shaker
1134 NW Everett StAwesome food. Great service. Fantastic atmosphere. Honest and upscale Italian streetfood. Most delish: pizza, risotto balls. I want to go there now.
The Ace Hotel is the center for Portland Hipsters. Stumptown coffee, skinny jeans, repurposed furniture and a black and white photo booth....you can't go wrong.
6 locals recommend
Ace Hotel Portland
1022 SW Harvey Milk StThe Ace Hotel is the center for Portland Hipsters. Stumptown coffee, skinny jeans, repurposed furniture and a black and white photo booth....you can't go wrong.
Great French Bakery on the neighborhoodly Thurman Street. Sit outside on a nice day.
113 locals recommend
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman StGreat French Bakery on the neighborhoodly Thurman Street. Sit outside on a nice day.
Hands down the best Ice Cream in town. All the products are sourced from local venders and farmers, with rotating flavors new every month. Open until 11:00pm this has quickly become a local favorite.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StHands down the best Ice Cream in town. All the products are sourced from local venders and farmers, with rotating flavors new every month. Open until 11:00pm this has quickly become a local favorite.
Every city needs a cafe like this one. Straight up charming really. Skip the coffee and go straight for the green tea latte or the classic Dragonfly chai. Yum.
38 locals recommend
The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman StEvery city needs a cafe like this one. Straight up charming really. Skip the coffee and go straight for the green tea latte or the classic Dragonfly chai. Yum.
Fresh, fun and super tasty, Lovejoy Bakers brings healthy, sophisticated sandwiches and salads to another level. With a great patio and friendly staff this makes a great pitstop for lunch in the Pearl
64 locals recommend
Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd PlFresh, fun and super tasty, Lovejoy Bakers brings healthy, sophisticated sandwiches and salads to another level. With a great patio and friendly staff this makes a great pitstop for lunch in the Pearl
Delicious breakfast. Classic Portland spot. The wait can get long here, so if on the weekend, go early or expect a wait.
78 locals recommend
Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveDelicious breakfast. Classic Portland spot. The wait can get long here, so if on the weekend, go early or expect a wait.
A Portland classic. If you are a dessert lover, this place will speak your language. Don't judge: we've dined on sea salt fries and the truffle cake; loved every last bite!
189 locals recommend
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveA Portland classic. If you are a dessert lover, this place will speak your language. Don't judge: we've dined on sea salt fries and the truffle cake; loved every last bite!
Premium Fast Food. Goat cheese burgers. Truffle oil fries. Delish.
17 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - Pearl District
122 NW 10th AvePremium Fast Food. Goat cheese burgers. Truffle oil fries. Delish.
Via Delizia makes amazing homemade gelato. Fun, crazy recipes include black butte porter, maple bacon and spicy cayenne along with traditional flavors such as espresso, chocolate and Tiramisu.
13 locals recommend
Via Delizia
1105 NW Marshall StVia Delizia makes amazing homemade gelato. Fun, crazy recipes include black butte porter, maple bacon and spicy cayenne along with traditional flavors such as espresso, chocolate and Tiramisu.
Brunch and Dinner. I recommend brunch: the biscuits with blueberry compote are rediculous. We always leave happy.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StBrunch and Dinner. I recommend brunch: the biscuits with blueberry compote are rediculous. We always leave happy.
A Portland Breakfast Go To. Expect a wait, and know this place is worth it. I recommend the oatmeal brulee: truly amazing.
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveA Portland Breakfast Go To. Expect a wait, and know this place is worth it. I recommend the oatmeal brulee: truly amazing.
Yummy creperie. Look for the yellow storefront. Has a dark whimsical vibe. Expect a wait; they are crafting your sweet or savoury crepe with love.
17 locals recommend
Le HAPPY Crêperie & Bar
1011 NW 16th AveYummy creperie. Look for the yellow storefront. Has a dark whimsical vibe. Expect a wait; they are crafting your sweet or savoury crepe with love.
Pub food that is good food. Good atmosphere. A great place to dine if you have a larger party.
65 locals recommend
Bridgeport Brewing
1313 NW Marshall StPub food that is good food. Good atmosphere. A great place to dine if you have a larger party.
Italian deliciousness. I'd go there for the polenta fritters alone. In the Alberta Arts district if you are looking for some east-side flavor.
36 locals recommend
Ciao Vito
2203 NE Alberta StItalian deliciousness. I'd go there for the polenta fritters alone. In the Alberta Arts district if you are looking for some east-side flavor.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdFor your basic grocery needs.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StTrader Joes for good to-go eats and produce.
Convenient neighborhood grocer. Spendy little co-op.
82 locals recommend
Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman StConvenient neighborhood grocer. Spendy little co-op.
Shopping
Powell's City of Books is a must stop for anyone coming to Portland. Covering an entire city block and multiple floors high you will be sure to find what you are looking for!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StPowell's City of Books is a must stop for anyone coming to Portland. Covering an entire city block and multiple floors high you will be sure to find what you are looking for!
Sightseeing
Forest Park is one of the largest urban forest reserves in the United states. It has close to 70 miles of trails and over 100 different types of birds (anyone trying to do a big year?). We have maps!
90 locals recommend
Forest Park
Forest Park is one of the largest urban forest reserves in the United states. It has close to 70 miles of trails and over 100 different types of birds (anyone trying to do a big year?). We have maps!
Everything Else
Charming little tea bar upstairs on NW 23rd. I heart this place so much. Go in there, inhale deep - the smell is so lovely I'd like to buy it. We like the carmel creme brulee. Enjoy.
49 locals recommend
Tea Chai Té
734 NW 23rd AveCharming little tea bar upstairs on NW 23rd. I heart this place so much. Go in there, inhale deep - the smell is so lovely I'd like to buy it. We like the carmel creme brulee. Enjoy.