Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StTheir croissants are to die for!
The most unique ice cream flavors made with locally sourced ingredients. Skip the line and grab a pint to go!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThe most unique ice cream flavors made with locally sourced ingredients. Skip the line and grab a pint to go!
Trinket
2035 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez BlvdGreat little breakfast spot
Austin-style tacos and more. The brisket quesadillas are fantastic & they have lots of tasty veg options, too!
66 locals recommend
Stella Taco
3060 SE Division StAustin-style tacos and more. The brisket quesadillas are fantastic & they have lots of tasty veg options, too!
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StNuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StHandmade tortillas!
Short Round
3962 SE Hawthorne BlvdTop notch Vietnamese food
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StBe prepared for a line, but its worth the wait!
Enjoy a cup of traditional Egyptian coffee or tea and other espresso beverages in a repurposed double-decker bus! Staff here is super friendly, too
16 locals recommend
Tov Coffee & Tea
3639 SE Hawthorne BlvdEnjoy a cup of traditional Egyptian coffee or tea and other espresso beverages in a repurposed double-decker bus! Staff here is super friendly, too
Coava Coffee Roasters
2631 SE Hawthorne BlvdExcellent single origin coffee brewed with care
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StDelicious Nordic cafe, excellent for a unique breakfast or lunch
A favorite for breakfast/brunch: tons of veggie options and everything is made in house from local ingredients. Perfect way to start a Portland day!
20 locals recommend
Fern Kitchen
2311 SE 50th AveA favorite for breakfast/brunch: tons of veggie options and everything is made in house from local ingredients. Perfect way to start a Portland day!
Incredible bakery with a small but delicious food menu. If you can catch a baking class, do it - it’s a lot of fun and super informative!
81 locals recommend
Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdIncredible bakery with a small but delicious food menu. If you can catch a baking class, do it - it’s a lot of fun and super informative!
PDX Sliders Division
3111 SE Division Steasily some of the best burgers in Portland, don’t skip it!
Cubo
3106 SE Hawthorne Blvdone of many Thai spots in SE PDX, this place is up there in our favorites. Everything here is fresh and their vegan options are incredible
62 locals recommend
Kati Portland
2932 SE Division Stone of many Thai spots in SE PDX, this place is up there in our favorites. Everything here is fresh and their vegan options are incredible
awesome vegan sandwich shop. Delicious veg takes on classic sandwiches & subs
13 locals recommend
DC Vegetarian
430 SW 3rd Aveawesome vegan sandwich shop. Delicious veg takes on classic sandwiches & subs
food cart serving some of the best Philly cheesesteaks in PDX. Take your food next door and enjoy it with one of the many great beers Belmont Station offers
20 locals recommend
Clay's Smokehouse and Catering
2865 SE Division Stfood cart serving some of the best Philly cheesesteaks in PDX. Take your food next door and enjoy it with one of the many great beers Belmont Station offers
one of 2 PDX locations (first outpost in US!) of one Japan’s best ramen spots. They offer several varieties of ramen as well as sushi and lots of other tasty things to share. Don’t skip the gyoza!
75 locals recommend
AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th Aveone of 2 PDX locations (first outpost in US!) of one Japan’s best ramen spots. They offer several varieties of ramen as well as sushi and lots of other tasty things to share. Don’t skip the gyoza!
highly acclaimed as one of Portland’s best restaurants and considered to be one of the best Russian restaurants in the country. If you’re not familiar with Russian cuisine, this is an excellent place for your first taste
119 locals recommend
Kachka
960 SE 11th Avehighly acclaimed as one of Portland’s best restaurants and considered to be one of the best Russian restaurants in the country. If you’re not familiar with Russian cuisine, this is an excellent place for your first taste
a modern and unique take on Mediterranean food served tapas style for sharing. Their seasonal menu is always full of incredibly fresh, local ingredients with lots of veg options and meat/poultry/fish dishes that are expertly prepared. Reservations are recommended
144 locals recommend
Tusk
2448 E Burnside Sta modern and unique take on Mediterranean food served tapas style for sharing. Their seasonal menu is always full of incredibly fresh, local ingredients with lots of veg options and meat/poultry/fish dishes that are expertly prepared. Reservations are recommended
incredible pizza, but expect a wait. People often start lining up before they even open, so get there early. It’s worth it! They also accept walk-in to-go orders nightly, but only after a certain time, be sure to check their website or call first
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne Blvdincredible pizza, but expect a wait. People often start lining up before they even open, so get there early. It’s worth it! They also accept walk-in to-go orders nightly, but only after a certain time, be sure to check their website or call first
fantastic place for an upscale dinner. They have their own butcher shop onsite, so it’s a pretty meat-centric menu, but everything here is incredible. Go for lunch from the counter for a more casual experience. Either way, you can’t go wrong
147 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Market
3155 E Burnside Stfantastic place for an upscale dinner. They have their own butcher shop onsite, so it’s a pretty meat-centric menu, but everything here is incredible. Go for lunch from the counter for a more casual experience. Either way, you can’t go wrong
one of PDX’s best restaurants. Their steam burgers are a must - great spot for breakfast and brunch, too!
45 locals recommend
Canard
734 E Burnside Stone of PDX’s best restaurants. Their steam burgers are a must - great spot for breakfast and brunch, too!
excellent Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. Their hummus and baba ganoush are top-notch and everything is prepared fresh, including the house-made pita. Definitely worth a visit
40 locals recommend
Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor Stexcellent Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. Their hummus and baba ganoush are top-notch and everything is prepared fresh, including the house-made pita. Definitely worth a visit
excellent Cuban food, definitely worth a visit. Ropa vieja is a must-try
166 locals recommend
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan Stexcellent Cuban food, definitely worth a visit. Ropa vieja is a must-try
a PDX brunch favorite, don't skip it just because of the line - their Southern food is incredible
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside Sta PDX brunch favorite, don't skip it just because of the line - their Southern food is incredible
Drinks & Nightlife
Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdImperial Bottle Shop & Taproom
3090 SE Division StGreat tap list and incredible bottle selection
Division Wines
3564 SE Division StExcellent wine selection and friendly staff
Pok Pok's sister bar - excellent cocktails and some of Pok Pok's food offerings as well, including their infamous fish sauce wings!
90 locals recommend
Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division StPok Pok's sister bar - excellent cocktails and some of Pok Pok's food offerings as well, including their infamous fish sauce wings!
Growler's Taproom
3343 SE Hawthorne Blvdgreat place for a growler fill
Aalto Lounge
3356 SE Belmont Stexcellent cocktails and great food!
Victory Bar
3652 SE Division Stgreat drinks and atmosphere
fantastic taproom and bottle shop with a great patio for sunny afternoons and warm evenings. They even keep an updated inventory of the 1000+ bottles on their website if you’re looking for something specific
68 locals recommend
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark Stfantastic taproom and bottle shop with a great patio for sunny afternoons and warm evenings. They even keep an updated inventory of the 1000+ bottles on their website if you’re looking for something specific
Parks & Nature
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StHoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdPortland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveInternational Rose Test Garden station
Shopping
Smaller outpost of the famous downtown location right here in our neighborhood
230 locals recommend
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdSmaller outpost of the famous downtown location right here in our neighborhood
Essentials
Our favorite local grocery chain - excellent produce, butcher counter, great grab n go selection, beer, wine & even beauty & home goods departments
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StOur favorite local grocery chain - excellent produce, butcher counter, great grab n go selection, beer, wine & even beauty & home goods departments
Belmont Eco On Hawthorne
2942 SE Hawthorne BlvdEntertainment & Activities
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdCatch a movie and enjoy pizza & beer
Tons of pinball and vintage arcade cabinets, full bar, great food options and a musical Tesla coil! Fun place to spend an afternoon or evening - open late!
72 locals recommend
QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne BlvdTons of pinball and vintage arcade cabinets, full bar, great food options and a musical Tesla coil! Fun place to spend an afternoon or evening - open late!
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveFun museum with lots of interactive exhibits - don't miss the submarine tour!
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveFun museum with lots of interactive exhibits - don't miss the submarine tour!