Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Natural foods, beautiful produce, friendly staff, very conscious selections.
195 residents recomanen
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
1500 NE Alberta StNatural foods, beautiful produce, friendly staff, very conscious selections.
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AvePharmacy, modern version of the five and dime.
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdIt's close if you need something quick.
This is Portland's answer to Whole Foods, specializing in fresh, local food and friendliness. You'll find conventional staples like Jiffy peanut butter next to the organic varieties.
1022 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveThis is Portland's answer to Whole Foods, specializing in fresh, local food and friendliness. You'll find conventional staples like Jiffy peanut butter next to the organic varieties.
Food Scene
Inexpensive vegetarian (mostly) comfort food. Actually their burgers are really good too. Salads, stir-fries, pasta, deep-fried tempeh. Very fresh and wholesome. Family friendly.
85 residents recomanen
Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta StreetInexpensive vegetarian (mostly) comfort food. Actually their burgers are really good too. Salads, stir-fries, pasta, deep-fried tempeh. Very fresh and wholesome. Family friendly.
We've been coming here for almost 10 years! Fresh, home cooking and friendly staff. Salads, burgers, mac and cheese, fish tacos, cocktails. Beware the brunch lines. Family friendly.
359 residents recomanen
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StWe've been coming here for almost 10 years! Fresh, home cooking and friendly staff. Salads, burgers, mac and cheese, fish tacos, cocktails. Beware the brunch lines. Family friendly.
Best Indian restaurant on the east side. Lots of small plates and things to try.
625 residents recomanen
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StBest Indian restaurant on the east side. Lots of small plates and things to try.
We haven't been there yet, but our friends rave about it, and the lines are around the block. Biscuits.
290 residents recomanen
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StWe haven't been there yet, but our friends rave about it, and the lines are around the block. Biscuits.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StReally close. Best BBQ in the neighborhood.
Really delicious, higher-end Mexican. Hand-made tortillas. Actually, we haven't been there in about 5 years, so I'm hoping the quality hasn't dropped.
61 residents recomanen
Autentica Mexican Cuisine
5507 NE 30th AveReally delicious, higher-end Mexican. Hand-made tortillas. Actually, we haven't been there in about 5 years, so I'm hoping the quality hasn't dropped.
Dark and cozy. Super fresh sushi. Local selections. Saki and cocktails.
67 residents recomanen
Zilla Sake
1806 NE Alberta StDark and cozy. Super fresh sushi. Local selections. Saki and cocktails.
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StBest coffee in the neighborhood.
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StReally good coffee and pie.
Very authentic Thai street food, at moderate prices. Feels like your in Bangkok.
201 residents recomanen
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StVery authentic Thai street food, at moderate prices. Feels like your in Bangkok.
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StNearby brewpub. I hear they have a good pilsner.
They have a good selection of Oregon beers on tap. Kid-friendly with a play area. Non-profit; drink for your chosen cause.
97 residents recomanen
The Oregon Public House
700 NE Dekum StThey have a good selection of Oregon beers on tap. Kid-friendly with a play area. Non-profit; drink for your chosen cause.
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StOur friends say one of the best Portland breweries.
Hair of the Dog Brewing Company
61 SE Yamhill StAnother top pick for best Portland breweries.
So yummy and gluten-free. You'll never miss the wheat!
29 residents recomanen
Tula Gluten Free Bakery Cafe
4943 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardSo yummy and gluten-free. You'll never miss the wheat!
Shopping
Get crafty! So much to find in a little store. Great for Xmas present ideas or things to make with kids. They have "real" art supplies too.
44 residents recomanen
Collage
1639 NE Alberta StGet crafty! So much to find in a little store. Great for Xmas present ideas or things to make with kids. They have "real" art supplies too.
I challenge you to find a better children's bookstore anywhere. This place is a magical labor of love. Classes and story time as well.
26 residents recomanen
Green Bean Books
1600 NE Alberta StI challenge you to find a better children's bookstore anywhere. This place is a magical labor of love. Classes and story time as well.
Toy store, children's books and clothing. Lovely selection of higher end things.
19 residents recomanen
Grasshopper
1816 NE Alberta StToy store, children's books and clothing. Lovely selection of higher end things.
Oh so wonderful collection of art books and other small things, perfectly selected and placed.
24 residents recomanen
Monograph Bookwerks
5005 NE 27th AveOh so wonderful collection of art books and other small things, perfectly selected and placed.
Beautiful, wide selection of fabric and notions all compressed into a tiny storefront.
8 residents recomanen
Bolt Neighborhood Fabric Boutique
2904 NE 42nd AveBeautiful, wide selection of fabric and notions all compressed into a tiny storefront.
In my view, Powell's is the heart of Portland. Get lost in the stacks.
976 residents recomanen
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StIn my view, Powell's is the heart of Portland. Get lost in the stacks.
Everything Else
My most favorite yoga studio! Welcoming and community oriented. Suniti's classes are amazing.
90 residents recomanen
The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StMy most favorite yoga studio! Welcoming and community oriented. Suniti's classes are amazing.
Beautiful Jacobethan-style building houses the African-American collection. Great place to take kids on a rainy day.
10 residents recomanen
North Portland Branch Library
512 N Killingsworth StBeautiful Jacobethan-style building houses the African-American collection. Great place to take kids on a rainy day.
Possibly the best Portland gallery. Jane Bebee (the owner) is very gracious and approachable. Check out Storm Tharp and James Lavadour.
7 residents recomanen
PDX CONTEMPORARY ART
1881 NW Flanders StPossibly the best Portland gallery. Jane Bebee (the owner) is very gracious and approachable. Check out Storm Tharp and James Lavadour.
Blue Sky Gallery
122 NW 8th AveGallery specializing in photography.
Blackfish Gallery
938 NW 9th AveLong-standing co-op gallery showing excellent work.
Nice little museum with some of everything. Don't miss the new Modern and Contemporary Building, Print Collection, and Native American Collection. The #6 bus takes you right there!!
785 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Portland
1219 SW Park AveNice little museum with some of everything. Don't miss the new Modern and Contemporary Building, Print Collection, and Native American Collection. The #6 bus takes you right there!!
The buildings are gorgeous and the plant collection is not to be missed. Tea in the tea house is excellent as well
405 residents recomanen
Jardí xinès Lan Su
239 NW Everett StThe buildings are gorgeous and the plant collection is not to be missed. Tea in the tea house is excellent as well
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice outdoor patio with fire pit. Decent food with a good happy hour menu.
168 residents recomanen
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StNice outdoor patio with fire pit. Decent food with a good happy hour menu.
Super cool hole-in-the-wall, lined with books and games.
9 residents recomanen
Tugboat Brewing Company
711 SW Ankeny StSuper cool hole-in-the-wall, lined with books and games.
Entertainment & Activities
Best nearby dog park. Good playground area for kids. Nice and cool in hot weather.
139 residents recomanen
Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StBest nearby dog park. Good playground area for kids. Nice and cool in hot weather.
Beautiful landscaping. Good play area; splash pad on in the summertime. Dog area.
18 residents recomanen
Woodlawn Park Amphitheatre
6854 NE Claremont AveBeautiful landscaping. Good play area; splash pad on in the summertime. Dog area.
Gorgeous rose garden and fountain. Splash pad on in the summer. Beautiful 100 year old community center. Beware the older play equipment with littler kids.
151 residents recomanen
Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkGorgeous rose garden and fountain. Splash pad on in the summer. Beautiful 100 year old community center. Beware the older play equipment with littler kids.
King School Park
4906 Northeast 6th AvenueOur closest playground; fine to use when the school kids aren't outside.
Sundays, 10-2, May through October. Music, food, produce, local meats and seafood.
38 residents recomanen
Portland Farmers Market - King
Northeast 7th AvenueSundays, 10-2, May through October. Music, food, produce, local meats and seafood.