Bonnie & Norm’s guidebook
Coffee
cute shop with excellent coffee concoctions and a variety of pastries & breakfast offerings
301 residents recomanen
Barista
1725 NE Alberta Stcute shop with excellent coffee concoctions and a variety of pastries & breakfast offerings
friendly neighborhood shop with wonderful house-made pastries where you’ll feel like a regular
38 residents recomanen
The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman Stfriendly neighborhood shop with wonderful house-made pastries where you’ll feel like a regular
great coffee and the best crepes in town! Nice patio for sunny days, too!
13 residents recomanen
Vivace
1400 NW 23rd Avegreat coffee and the best crepes in town! Nice patio for sunny days, too!
their beans are roasted in small batches right here in NW PDX so the coffee is always fresh and made with care
34 residents recomanen
Sterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st Avetheir beans are roasted in small batches right here in NW PDX so the coffee is always fresh and made with care
Jim and Patty's Lovejoy
2246 NW Lovejoy Ston the coffee scene for decades in PDX, great place to get your morning fix
Breakfast & Brunch
a classic neighborhood diner. Nothing fancy but solid food in a fun atmosphere
39 residents recomanen
Stepping Stone Cafe
2390 NW Quimby Sta classic neighborhood diner. Nothing fancy but solid food in a fun atmosphere
upscale diner serving everything from locally made bagels and lox to chorizo breakfast burritos, fresh squeezed juices and brunch cocktails
7 residents recomanen
The Daily Feast
837 SW 11th Aveupscale diner serving everything from locally made bagels and lox to chorizo breakfast burritos, fresh squeezed juices and brunch cocktails
wonderful French bakery. Go for the croissants but don’t skip their cafe menu, it’s full of fabulous salads, sandwiches and quiches
113 residents recomanen
St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman Stwonderful French bakery. Go for the croissants but don’t skip their cafe menu, it’s full of fabulous salads, sandwiches and quiches
one of the best casual breakfast spots in Portland. Expect a line but it moves quickly and once you’ve ordered, you’ll be seated in no time. The biscuits are seriously amazing and the poptarts rotate seasonally - don’t miss them!
13 residents recomanen
Pine State Biscuit
1717 NW 23rd Aveone of the best casual breakfast spots in Portland. Expect a line but it moves quickly and once you’ve ordered, you’ll be seated in no time. The biscuits are seriously amazing and the poptarts rotate seasonally - don’t miss them!
fun brunch spot with a prix-fixe menu: choose one drink, one sweet and one savory option. Items vary from chicken and grits to rice krispy crusted French toast - all fabulous
19 residents recomanen
HunnyMilk
1981 W Burnside Stfun brunch spot with a prix-fixe menu: choose one drink, one sweet and one savory option. Items vary from chicken and grits to rice krispy crusted French toast - all fabulous
amazing baked goods, and a stellar menu consisting mainly of sandwiches. Fantastic option for breakfast and the do lunch, too!
64 residents recomanen
Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd Plamazing baked goods, and a stellar menu consisting mainly of sandwiches. Fantastic option for breakfast and the do lunch, too!
a PDX institution and easily some of the best breakfast/brunch offerings you’ll find. From chilaquiles to Nashville hot chicken & waffles, everything is made from scratch and absolutely delicious
78 residents recomanen
Besaws
1545 NW 21st Avea PDX institution and easily some of the best breakfast/brunch offerings you’ll find. From chilaquiles to Nashville hot chicken & waffles, everything is made from scratch and absolutely delicious
Food Scene
known for their excellent charcuterie, all made in-house. They offer tons of varieties of cured salami (sauccison sec & chorizo navarre are a great place to start), pates, grilled sausages and a variety of other offerings. Perfect stop for lunch or dinner - they also do brunch on the weekend
82 residents recomanen
Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington Stknown for their excellent charcuterie, all made in-house. They offer tons of varieties of cured salami (sauccison sec & chorizo navarre are a great place to start), pates, grilled sausages and a variety of other offerings. Perfect stop for lunch or dinner - they also do brunch on the weekend
charming Southern food joint, great drink menu and even better food
13 residents recomanen
The Waiting Room
2327 NW Kearney Stcharming Southern food joint, great drink menu and even better food
wonderful spot for classic Pacific NW cuisine with a spotlight on local ingredients. Everything that comes off their wood-fired grill fueled by native hard and fruitwoods is a delight
21 residents recomanen
Imperial
410 SW Broadwaywonderful spot for classic Pacific NW cuisine with a spotlight on local ingredients. Everything that comes off their wood-fired grill fueled by native hard and fruitwoods is a delight
one of the best Chinese restaurants downtown, the soup dumplings are a must-try
13 residents recomanen
Duck House Chinese Restaurant
1968 SW 5th Aveone of the best Chinese restaurants downtown, the soup dumplings are a must-try
incredible Italian food in a casual atmosphere with an awesome wine list
34 residents recomanen
Caffe Mingo
807 NW 21st Aveincredible Italian food in a casual atmosphere with an awesome wine list
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
10 residents recomanen
Shalom Y'all SW - Downtown Location
1128 SW Alder 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
this family owned spot has been serving delicious seafood for 100+ years. Go on Monday or Tuesday for their all-day happy hour oysters
8 residents recomanen
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar
208 SW Ankeny Stthis family owned spot has been serving delicious seafood for 100+ years. Go on Monday or Tuesday for their all-day happy hour oysters
modern steakhouse with a fun eclectic menu served family-style to encourage sharing. You’ll want to try everything and you really can’t go wrong here - everything is amazing
482 residents recomanen
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division Stmodern steakhouse with a fun eclectic menu served family-style to encourage sharing. You’ll want to try everything and you really can’t go wrong here - everything is amazing
St. Jack
1610 NW 23rd Aveupscale restaurant serving incredible French cuisine
fabulous food in a fun atmosphere. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Morocco!
28 residents recomanen
Marrakesh Restaurant
1201 NW 21st Avefabulous food in a fun atmosphere. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Morocco!
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!
14 residents recomanen
AFURI ramen + dumpling
50 SW 3rd 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!
“reverse steakhouse” with a veggie-forward menu comprised of locally harvested ingredients. Truly farm-to-table dining!
11 residents recomanen
G-Love
1615 NW 21st Ave“reverse steakhouse” with a veggie-forward menu comprised of locally harvested ingredients. Truly farm-to-table dining!
renowned Thai restaurant. Is it worth the hype? Yes...don’t forget to try the fish sauce wings!
14 residents recomanen
Pok Pok NW
1639 NW Marshall Strenowned Thai restaurant. Is it worth the hype? Yes...don’t forget to try the fish sauce wings!
Please Louise
1505 NW 21st Aveexcellent thin-crust pizza, definitely worth a stop
family owned international market with tons of specialty items and an incredible Mediterranean deli with a variety of hot and cold items. Excellent place to get groceries or stop in to grab lunch on the go
17 residents recomanen
World Foods
830 NW Everett Stfamily owned international market with tons of specialty items and an incredible Mediterranean deli with a variety of hot and cold items. Excellent place to get groceries or stop in to grab lunch on the go
gourmet deli fare with tons of delicious hot and cold prepared food options, cheese, wine and more
80 residents recomanen
Elephants Delicatessen
115 NW 22nd Avegourmet deli fare with tons of delicious hot and cold prepared food options, cheese, wine and more
one of the best in the city! Spectacular croissants and a great stop for a casual lunch
81 residents recomanen
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st Aveone of the best in the city! Spectacular croissants and a great stop for a casual lunch
easily some of the best sandwiches in PDX served alongside a great taplist and tasty cocktails. Try the monthly chefwich - it’s always something interesting and delicious
167 residents recomanen
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne Blvdeasily some of the best sandwiches in PDX served alongside a great taplist and tasty cocktails. Try the monthly chefwich - it’s always something interesting and delicious
delicious pizza and other fare, not to mention one of Portland’s best happy hour deals
12 residents recomanen
Life of Pie
1765 NW 23rd Avedelicious pizza and other fare, not to mention one of Portland’s best happy hour deals
casual, order at the counter spot with incredible sushi, poke bowls and some other unique offerings
6 residents recomanen
Fish & Rice
2332 NW Westover Rdcasual, order at the counter spot with incredible sushi, poke bowls and some other unique offerings
food hall where you’ll find top-notch burgers, Korean BBQ, coffee & tea, pizza, charcuterie, ramen, Spanish rotisserie chicken, a juice bar and ice cream all under the same roof! Open daily, but the purveyors don’t all keep the same hours so you may want to check before you go if you have your heart set on something specific
115 residents recomanen
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd Avefood hall where you’ll find top-notch burgers, Korean BBQ, coffee & tea, pizza, charcuterie, ramen, Spanish rotisserie chicken, a juice bar and ice cream all under the same roof! Open daily, but the purveyors don’t all keep the same hours so you may want to check before you go if you have your heart set on something specific
Sweet Stuff
with creative flavor combinations and a rotating monthly menu of fresh offerings, they encourage sampling all the flavors you want before selecting your choice. The split scoop option makes it easy when you can’t make up your mind because they are all so delicious!
1078 residents recomanen
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta Stwith creative flavor combinations and a rotating monthly menu of fresh offerings, they encourage sampling all the flavors you want before selecting your choice. The split scoop option makes it easy when you can’t make up your mind because they are all so delicious!
another fantastic scoop shop with incredible flavors. Their ice cream sandwiches are not to be missed and they even have some dairy-free options!
125 residents recomanen
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Aveanother fantastic scoop shop with incredible flavors. Their ice cream sandwiches are not to be missed and they even have some dairy-free options!
incredible beignets and other delicious doughnut creations. Pop by on a weekday for po-boys made with french bread imported from New Orleans
9 residents recomanen
NOLA Doughnuts
110 NW 10th Aveincredible beignets and other delicious doughnut creations. Pop by on a weekday for po-boys made with french bread imported from New Orleans
innovative and incredibly delicious donuts. Their mainstays are excellent and they always have something interesting here with their seasonal and vegan offerings. Definitely worth the splurge!
403 residents recomanen
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division Stinnovative and incredibly delicious donuts. Their mainstays are excellent and they always have something interesting here with their seasonal and vegan offerings. Definitely worth the splurge!
unique flavors of artisan small-batch popcorn and a dizzying array of sweet treats including cupcakes that are as delicious as they are pretty to look at
Poplandia Popcorn ~ Saint Cupcake
740 NW 23rd Aveunique flavors of artisan small-batch popcorn and a dizzying array of sweet treats including cupcakes that are as delicious as they are pretty to look at
Cheers!
Shift Drinks
1200 SW Morrison Stall day happy hour, every day
The Solo Club
2110 NW Raleigh Stcasual place to unwind with an expertly made cocktail
if you love agave based cocktails, this is the spot for you! They’ve got tons of unique margaritas, mezcal flights and even a private collection they’ll let you taste. Food here is wonderful, too
Cantina Xica
1668 NW 23rd Aveif you love agave based cocktails, this is the spot for you! They’ve got tons of unique margaritas, mezcal flights and even a private collection they’ll let you taste. Food here is wonderful, too
if you’re in search of expertly done craft cocktails, this is the place for you! They have an extensive menu of inventive cocktails, including seasonal offerings so there’s always something new to try
52 residents recomanen
Teardrop Lounge
1015 NW Everett Stif you’re in search of expertly done craft cocktails, this is the place for you! They have an extensive menu of inventive cocktails, including seasonal offerings so there’s always something new to try
Bar West
1221 NW 21st Aveoffers a mix of classic cocktails and unique creations all their own
some of the best beer coming out of Portland, not to mention a stellar food menu
47 residents recomanen
Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
1570 NW 22nd Avesome of the best beer coming out of Portland, not to mention a stellar food menu
extensive, expertly curated taplist. They allow outside food so grab some takeout and bring it with you to enjoy with some of Portland’s best beer offerings
30 residents recomanen
Bailey's Taproom
extensive, expertly curated taplist. They allow outside food so grab some takeout and bring it with you to enjoy with some of Portland’s best beer offerings
great spot with lots of taps flowing with beer brewed on-site, various ciders and the occasional guest taps from other local breweries. Grab a pint or take a crowler to go. No in-house food but takeout from nearby restaurants is welcome
8 residents recomanen
Back Pedal Brewing
1425 NW Flanders Stgreat spot with lots of taps flowing with beer brewed on-site, various ciders and the occasional guest taps from other local breweries. Grab a pint or take a crowler to go. No in-house food but takeout from nearby restaurants is welcome
Groceries Etc.
national grocery chain with organic produce, great pre-made/deli foods, home goods, electronics and more...anything you might possibly need during your stay
616 residents recomanen
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvdnational grocery chain with organic produce, great pre-made/deli foods, home goods, electronics and more...anything you might possibly need during your stay
local & family owned specialty market with excellent produce, butcher counter, deli, grab & go foods, sundries, and other locally produced wares
72 residents recomanen
Zupan's Markets - Burnside Store
2340 W Burnside Stlocal & family owned specialty market with excellent produce, butcher counter, deli, grab & go foods, sundries, and other locally produced wares
national chain with reasonably priced organic and natural products, lots of items you can only find in their stores, decent grab & go meals, and great deals on beer and wine
480 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan Stnational chain with reasonably priced organic and natural products, lots of items you can only find in their stores, decent grab & go meals, and great deals on beer and wine
Things To See & Do Around PDX
a fun visit for history buffs and the location of the end of the Lewis & Clark trail. About 20 minutes by car, this is a great trip on a sunny day
19 residents recomanen
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | Visitor Center
1501 East Evergreen Boulevarda fun visit for history buffs and the location of the end of the Lewis & Clark trail. About 20 minutes by car, this is a great trip on a sunny day
an arcade wonderland for all ages. After 5pm you must be over 21 because alcohol is served. Free play with $5 cover on the 2nd Thursday and last Wednesday of every month
139 residents recomanen
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th Avean arcade wonderland for all ages. After 5pm you must be over 21 because alcohol is served. Free play with $5 cover on the 2nd Thursday and last Wednesday of every month
natural area with walking trails that offers rare trees and is great for the whole family
145 residents recomanen
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview Blvdnatural area with walking trails that offers rare trees and is great for the whole family
located in Washington Park near the Oregon Zoo and Portland Japanese Garden. This is not a spot to be missed in the spring or summer!
627 residents recomanen
Jardí de proves de roses internacional
400 SW Kingston Avelocated in Washington Park near the Oregon Zoo and Portland Japanese Garden. This is not a spot to be missed in the spring or summer!
one of the best Chinese-style gardens in the Western Hemisphere. Located in Old Town, it’s a great respite right in the middle of the city. Take a docent-guided tour to learn the most
405 residents recomanen
Jardí xinès Lan Su
239 NW Everett Stone of the best Chinese-style gardens in the Western Hemisphere. Located in Old Town, it’s a great respite right in the middle of the city. Take a docent-guided tour to learn the most
a science-based museum fun for people of all ages with a planetarium and IMAX theater
646 residents recomanen
OMSI
1945 SE Water Avea science-based museum fun for people of all ages with a planetarium and IMAX theater
is set in beautiful, rolling hills above Portland with loads of fun for the whole family. The Max train goes right there!
524 residents recomanen
Zoo de l'Oregon
4001 SW Canyon Rdis set in beautiful, rolling hills above Portland with loads of fun for the whole family. The Max train goes right there!
considered Portland’s living room and is a great gathering place for the city and an excellent spot for people-watching. Located in the center of the square is the Tourist Information center with loads of good info and brochures on things to see and do in the area
98 residents recomanen
Plaça del Tribunal dels Pioners
701 SW 6th Aveconsidered Portland’s living room and is a great gathering place for the city and an excellent spot for people-watching. Located in the center of the square is the Tourist Information center with loads of good info and brochures on things to see and do in the area
historic mansion built in the early 1900s by early Portland pioneers with breathtaking views of the city
622 residents recomanen
Mansió Pittock
3229 NW Pittock Drhistoric mansion built in the early 1900s by early Portland pioneers with breathtaking views of the city
located downtown offers rotating exhibits and loads of special offerings. Check out their events calendar for more information
785 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Portland
1219 SW Park Avelocated downtown offers rotating exhibits and loads of special offerings. Check out their events calendar for more information
four-season beauty and a must-visit for nature lovers. It’s located in Washington Park near the Oregon Zoo and Rose Garden
1015 residents recomanen
Jardí Japonès de Portland
611 SW Kingston Avefour-season beauty and a must-visit for nature lovers. It’s located in Washington Park near the Oregon Zoo and Rose Garden
largest independent new and used bookstore in the United States and is a must-visit for book lovers. Grab a map of the store at the entrance and get lost in the racks
69 residents recomanen
Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside Streetlargest independent new and used bookstore in the United States and is a must-visit for book lovers. Grab a map of the store at the entrance and get lost in the racks
another great arcade in SE PDX. They have a full bar (minors are allowed until 8pm) and serve pizza, bao buns, and an assortment of other carnival-inspired snacks. They have a TON of pinball machines as well as many classic gaming cabinets. They also have a musical Tesla Coil (!) and do shows on Tues/Sun 4p & 9p. It’s quite an experience!
72 residents recomanen
QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne Blvdanother great arcade in SE PDX. They have a full bar (minors are allowed until 8pm) and serve pizza, bao buns, and an assortment of other carnival-inspired snacks. They have a TON of pinball machines as well as many classic gaming cabinets. They also have a musical Tesla Coil (!) and do shows on Tues/Sun 4p & 9p. It’s quite an experience!
green space located in the heart of downtown along the Willamette River. Created in the 1970s when Governor Tom McCall lobbied to relocate the I-5 freeway to the other side of the river, it’s a natural walking area containing the Japanese American Historical Plaza
212 residents recomanen
Parc Tom McCall Waterfront
98 SW Naito Pkwygreen space located in the heart of downtown along the Willamette River. Created in the 1970s when Governor Tom McCall lobbied to relocate the I-5 freeway to the other side of the river, it’s a natural walking area containing the Japanese American Historical Plaza
a decommissioned Navy submarine-turned museum located outside OMSI which offers daily tours
6 residents recomanen
USS Blueback Submarine
1945 SE Water Avea decommissioned Navy submarine-turned museum located outside OMSI which offers daily tours
located just across from the Oregon Zoo and offers interactive exhibits on forestry and trees
28 residents recomanen
World Forestry Center - Discovery Museum
4033 SW Canyon Rdlocated just across from the Oregon Zoo and offers interactive exhibits on forestry and trees
fun for the kiddos with second-run movies and loads of arcade games to keep them entertained. Win tickets playing games to buy cheap prizes!
25 residents recomanen
Electric Castle's Wunderland
3451 SE Belmont Stfun for the kiddos with second-run movies and loads of arcade games to keep them entertained. Win tickets playing games to buy cheap prizes!