Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Original Hotcake House
1002 SE Powell BlvdA Portland fixture—greasy spoon, open 24 hours a day!
Ford Food & Drink
2505 SE 11th AveCoffee, food, sometimes live music.
American spin on bahn mi sandwiches, burgers, full bar, karaoke and live music on weekends. Great patio for people watching.
66 residents recomanen
Double Dragon
1235 SE Division StAmerican spin on bahn mi sandwiches, burgers, full bar, karaoke and live music on weekends. Great patio for people watching.
Rose City Coffee Co. - Brooklyn
3370 SE Milwaukie AveCoffee, breakfast and lunch food.
Southeast Grind
1223 SE Powell BlvdThe only 24-hour coffeehouse in the city. Good food, too.
Portobello Vegan Trattoria
1125 Southeast Division StreetVegan and vegetarian food.
Best breakfast place in the neighborhood, serving rich and wonderful German pancakes. Gets busy around 10:30am, but you can sip coffee while you wait.
19 residents recomanen
Sanborn's
3200 SE Milwaukie AveBest breakfast place in the neighborhood, serving rich and wonderful German pancakes. Gets busy around 10:30am, but you can sip coffee while you wait.
Ultra-meaty sandwiches that are to die for. Be willing to wait in line after 10am on weekends. The Belmont location is listed here, but there's one you can walk to in 10 minutes at SE Division & 12th.
145 residents recomanen
Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StUltra-meaty sandwiches that are to die for. Be willing to wait in line after 10am on weekends. The Belmont location is listed here, but there's one you can walk to in 10 minutes at SE Division & 12th.
Essentials
An organic market and cafe, serving sandwiches, Stumptown Coffee, and staple organic groceries.
17 residents recomanen
Know Thy Food
3434 SE Milwaukie AveAn organic market and cafe, serving sandwiches, Stumptown Coffee, and staple organic groceries.
Bob's Handy Pantry
3354 SE Milwaukie AveGrocery staples, basic drugstore items, and more.
Closest full-service market, specializing in local and organic products.
974 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StClosest full-service market, specializing in local and organic products.
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StFull-service market and pharmacy with reasonable prices.
In operation for over 60 years, this is Portland's best spot to buy authentic German sausages.
15 residents recomanen
Edelweiss Sausage & Delicatessen
3119 SE 12th AveIn operation for over 60 years, this is Portland's best spot to buy authentic German sausages.
Best option for one-stop shopping. Full grocery options, deli, plus pharmacy, housewares, tools, etc.
616 residents recomanen
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdBest option for one-stop shopping. Full grocery options, deli, plus pharmacy, housewares, tools, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Full bar with a huge selection of whiskey, excellent hot sandwiches, breakfast served all day, and a sweet patio.
14 residents recomanen
Brooklyn Park Pub
3400 SE Milwaukie AveFull bar with a huge selection of whiskey, excellent hot sandwiches, breakfast served all day, and a sweet patio.
Incredible dive bar with cheap booze, two patios, pool, hot food and karaoke on Saturdays.
6 residents recomanen
The Limp Paw Inn
3237 SE Milwaukie AveIncredible dive bar with cheap booze, two patios, pool, hot food and karaoke on Saturdays.
APEX
1216 SE Division StSo much beer! And another great patio.
Bar specializing in hundreds of ciders, some of which are brewed on site. Great patio, too.
11 residents recomanen
Bushwhacker Cider - Brooklyn
1212-D Southeast Powell BoulevardBar specializing in hundreds of ciders, some of which are brewed on site. Great patio, too.
Arts & Culture
One of the greatest live venues in town, showing everything from folk to hip-hop and comedy.
66 residents recomanen
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveOne of the greatest live venues in town, showing everything from folk to hip-hop and comedy.
Action/Adventure Theatre
1050 SE Clinton StGreat independent space for live theatre.
Internationally recognized center for letterpress printing, comics, zine- and book-making. Check out events and classes.
6 residents recomanen
Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC)
318 Southeast Main StreetInternationally recognized center for letterpress printing, comics, zine- and book-making. Check out events and classes.
Flagship science museum featuring iMAX movies, a laser light show, a submarine and rotating exhibits.
646 residents recomanen
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveFlagship science museum featuring iMAX movies, a laser light show, a submarine and rotating exhibits.
Shopping
Incredible antiques at good prices - furniture, household items, clothes and more.
14 residents recomanen
Brooklyn Park Pub
3400 SE Milwaukie AveIncredible antiques at good prices - furniture, household items, clothes and more.
Neighborhood spot for prescriptions, plus a limited selection of toiletries and a cool display of vintage pharmaceuticals.
Brooklyn Pharmacy
3131 SE Milwaukie AveNeighborhood spot for prescriptions, plus a limited selection of toiletries and a cool display of vintage pharmaceuticals.
Everything Else
U.S. Bank Branch
3230 SE Milwaukie AveBest ATM opportunity in the neighborhood.
24 Hour Fitness
4224 NE Halsey StFull-service fitness center.
Portland Juice Co.
Fresh juice from a local chain.
BP
1110 SE Powell BlvdClosest gas station.
Neighborhood post office! Counter is open M-F 9am-5pm.
32 residents recomanen
United States Postal Service
630 NE Killingsworth StNeighborhood post office! Counter is open M-F 9am-5pm.