Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StDelicious, well-priced, counter service. Great Indian food.
These lines are DUMB and no joke. Skip 'em and buy a pint, watch everyone get mad and confused.
1078 residents recomanen
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThese lines are DUMB and no joke. Skip 'em and buy a pint, watch everyone get mad and confused.
BRUNCH, fried chicken, biscuits that are so good you'll feel bad about yourself afterward.
290 residents recomanen
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StBRUNCH, fried chicken, biscuits that are so good you'll feel bad about yourself afterward.
This sushi is good, not expensive, and doesn't have the long wait of Zilla Sake or Bamboo Sushi. Why not?
17 residents recomanen
Hana Japanese Bistro
2236 NE Alberta StThis sushi is good, not expensive, and doesn't have the long wait of Zilla Sake or Bamboo Sushi. Why not?
Even if you're not vegan or gluten-free, this place is delicious. Get the rose water chai cupcakes, they are insanely good.
87 residents recomanen
Back To Eden Bakery
2215-2217 NE Alberta StEven if you're not vegan or gluten-free, this place is delicious. Get the rose water chai cupcakes, they are insanely good.
Such delicious Shanghai soup dumplings that I can never stop thinking about them.
59 residents recomanen
XLB
4090 N Williams AveSuch delicious Shanghai soup dumplings that I can never stop thinking about them.
I get the Veggie Sando everytime and I have never regretted it, ever. This place is adorable, small, and wonderful.
77 residents recomanen
milk glass mrkt
2150 N Killingsworth StI get the Veggie Sando everytime and I have never regretted it, ever. This place is adorable, small, and wonderful.
Extremely local and wonderful grocery/restaurant with live bands on Sundays, known for it's great brisket sandwich. Guy Fieri went here once and it scarred us all, it's still worth it.
162 residents recomanen
P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StExtremely local and wonderful grocery/restaurant with live bands on Sundays, known for it's great brisket sandwich. Guy Fieri went here once and it scarred us all, it's still worth it.
Super good, super hip, long waits. Expect a quaint lil breakfast situation with mix and match local ceramics and weird silverware. Charming, tho.
240 residents recomanen
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveSuper good, super hip, long waits. Expect a quaint lil breakfast situation with mix and match local ceramics and weird silverware. Charming, tho.
This place is a little more expensive but is SO worth it, delicious korean dishes and a very cool atmosphere. The chef and his family live there, so if you stay till late, you will see his adorable toddler waving goodbye to you. It is cute.
35 residents recomanen
Han Oak Restaurant
511 NE 24th AveThis place is a little more expensive but is SO worth it, delicious korean dishes and a very cool atmosphere. The chef and his family live there, so if you stay till late, you will see his adorable toddler waving goodbye to you. It is cute.
PIE. It is so good. The coffee is alright, the atmosphere is funky old portland with lots of ostrich paintings.
131 residents recomanen
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StPIE. It is so good. The coffee is alright, the atmosphere is funky old portland with lots of ostrich paintings.
Get donuts here, please do not go to Voodoo. This is where it's at.
43 residents recomanen
Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StGet donuts here, please do not go to Voodoo. This is where it's at.
Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting
2909 NE Alberta StNice lil coffeeshop with good coffee.
Cheap, fast, delicious. Also, this place is in a converted house and feels super cozy.
47 residents recomanen
Miho Izakaya
4057 N Interstate AveCheap, fast, delicious. Also, this place is in a converted house and feels super cozy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cruzroom
2314 NE Alberta StAcross the street, good tacos, chill vibes.
The Hilt
1934 NE Alberta StChill dive bar with pinball and cheap drinks. Get it.
Angel Face
14 NE 28th AvePrettiest, expensive little cocktail bar.
Legit old Portland spot that has barely been updated. The decor is crazy and the clientele is even crazier.
21 residents recomanen
Sandy Hut
1430 NE Sandy BlvdLegit old Portland spot that has barely been updated. The decor is crazy and the clientele is even crazier.
Amazing tiki + karaoke bar! Great song lists and overall wonderful bar. I have sung Pearl Jam here too many times to count.
89 residents recomanen
The Alibi Tiki Lounge
4024 N Interstate AveAmazing tiki + karaoke bar! Great song lists and overall wonderful bar. I have sung Pearl Jam here too many times to count.
Essentials
The reigning king of local grocery stores. We love New Seasons and Erin won't ever stop talking about it.
1022 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThe reigning king of local grocery stores. We love New Seasons and Erin won't ever stop talking about it.
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StTiny and cute co-op with lots of bulk options.
Parks & Nature
Nice park with an offleash area for dogs. Funny LARPing on most days, also. :)
139 residents recomanen
Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StNice park with an offleash area for dogs. Funny LARPing on most days, also. :)
Everyone loves this park. In the summer, it's full of people picnic-ing and enjoying the sun.
437 residents recomanen
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StEveryone loves this park. In the summer, it's full of people picnic-ing and enjoying the sun.
Arts & Culture
Portland Museum of Modern Art
5202 North Albina AvenueWonderful place that showcases local art.
Shopping
Totally gorgeous and inspiring plant shop and florist.
14 residents recomanen
Solabee Flowers & Botanicals
801 N Killingsworth StTotally gorgeous and inspiring plant shop and florist.
Tumbleweed
1812 NE Alberta StPortland-made dresses that are timeless and cute.
Weird and wonderful, a great place to get an interesting, locally made ceramic or strange knick knack.
8 residents recomanen
lowell
2136 NE BroadwayWeird and wonderful, a great place to get an interesting, locally made ceramic or strange knick knack.
The absolute best shop in Portland for ladies. They have everything and the staff there is the best.
43 residents recomanen
PALACE
2205 E Burnside StThe absolute best shop in Portland for ladies. They have everything and the staff there is the best.
Entertainment & Activities
Portland's theater's are THE BEST. This one is one of the crown jewels and is incredibly beautiful.
231 residents recomanen
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdPortland's theater's are THE BEST. This one is one of the crown jewels and is incredibly beautiful.
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StCheap, great films and a really cozy theater.