Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Great breakfast/brunch spot! Go for the Bacato or the Biscuits and Gravy.
179 residents recomanen
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveGreat breakfast/brunch spot! Go for the Bacato or the Biscuits and Gravy.
Great breakfast spot! Menu is always changing. Opens on the earlier side if you're traveling with kiddos.
240 residents recomanen
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveGreat breakfast spot! Menu is always changing. Opens on the earlier side if you're traveling with kiddos.
Nothing will disappoint on the menu here - good for any time of day!
482 residents recomanen
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StNothing will disappoint on the menu here - good for any time of day!
Get ready to wait in line for one of Portland's most beloved brunch spots. Praline covered bacon is a must.
379 residents recomanen
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StGet ready to wait in line for one of Portland's most beloved brunch spots. Praline covered bacon is a must.
Another Portland favorite, this place usually has a line for brunch, but is well worth the wait.
359 residents recomanen
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StAnother Portland favorite, this place usually has a line for brunch, but is well worth the wait.
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdDelicious brunch option and great when dining with kiddos!
Delicious biscuits for brunch a lunch. Usually a line, but it moves fast!
290 residents recomanen
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StDelicious biscuits for brunch a lunch. Usually a line, but it moves fast!
Delicious Scandinavian food options at this North Portland outpost.
94 residents recomanen
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueDelicious Scandinavian food options at this North Portland outpost.
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StDelicious breakfast/brunch and beautifully designed!
Portland brunch staple. The croissants are a must!
385 residents recomanen
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdPortland brunch staple. The croissants are a must!
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveGet the ceviche or all the tacos. Also serve brunch!
Former food truck, turned brick and mortar. Tamales here are delicious and the outdoor patio is fun for warmer weather.
79 residents recomanen
Tamale Boy Dekum
1764 NE Dekum StFormer food truck, turned brick and mortar. Tamales here are delicious and the outdoor patio is fun for warmer weather.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StBest BBQ - another food truck turned brick and mortar!
Great place for a quick sandwich or salad when you're exploring downtown!
167 residents recomanen
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat place for a quick sandwich or salad when you're exploring downtown!
Another great place for a quick bite! Lardo is right next door in case your group needs options!
68 residents recomanen
Grassa
1205 SW Washington StAnother great place for a quick bite! Lardo is right next door in case your group needs options!
Brass Tacks Sandwiches
3535 N Vancouver AveGo-to sandwich shop!
High-end market meets oyster bar meets wine bar meets Italian deli.
52 residents recomanen
Providore Fine Foods
2340 NE Sandy BlvdHigh-end market meets oyster bar meets wine bar meets Italian deli.
Favorite group of restaurants - perfect when you need delicious options for a larger group!
25 residents recomanen
The Zipper
2705 NE Sandy BlvdFavorite group of restaurants - perfect when you need delicious options for a larger group!
All you can eat seafood brunch right on the river!
54 residents recomanen
Salty's on the Columbia River
3839 NE Marine DrAll you can eat seafood brunch right on the river!
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StFavorite special occasion restaurant!
Skip the line and enjoy Pok Pok's top ten menu items at this hole in the wall in Northeast Portland! Get the wings.
201 residents recomanen
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StSkip the line and enjoy Pok Pok's top ten menu items at this hole in the wall in Northeast Portland! Get the wings.
If you're a spice fiend, get the spicy pork dish. Otherwise, opt for the chicken or curry. Nothing will disappoint!
156 residents recomanen
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StIf you're a spice fiend, get the spicy pork dish. Otherwise, opt for the chicken or curry. Nothing will disappoint!
One of Portland's most loved Tapas restaurants! Get ready to wait, but you'll be glad you did!
179 residents recomanen
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StOne of Portland's most loved Tapas restaurants! Get ready to wait, but you'll be glad you did!
Fresh, responsible sushi. Make sure to order a couple small plates as well! So, so good.
471 residents recomanen
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveFresh, responsible sushi. Make sure to order a couple small plates as well! So, so good.
Delicious family style restaurant with great cocktails! Also open for brunch.
482 residents recomanen
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StDelicious family style restaurant with great cocktails! Also open for brunch.
Go-to Indian restaurant. Former food truck turned beautiful brick and mortar!
15 residents recomanen
Tiffin Asha
3519 NE Killingsworth StGo-to Indian restaurant. Former food truck turned beautiful brick and mortar!
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
4039 N Mississippi AveWhen you need a pizza/salad/ice cream fix with a twist!
DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveDelicous food, perfect for a special occasion.
Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson StAwesome Italian!
La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StPuffy tacos and margaritas! No minors allowed.
Portland staple - one of many locations. Get to the front and try as many flavors as you'd like. Want to skip the line? Grab a pint and head straight to check out.
1078 residents recomanen
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StPortland staple - one of many locations. Get to the front and try as many flavors as you'd like. Want to skip the line? Grab a pint and head straight to check out.
Old school donuts and ice cream - come here when you don't want to wait in line at Salt & Straw, but want delicious ice cream or a shake.
43 residents recomanen
Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StOld school donuts and ice cream - come here when you don't want to wait in line at Salt & Straw, but want delicious ice cream or a shake.
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StBest donuts in Portland.
Red E Café
1006 N Killingsworth StGreat coffee shop with chess boards and interesting art.
Tea Bar
1615 NE Killingsworth StNo they don't serve coffee. Yes you will enjoy anything on their menu.
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveDelicious coffee and local art on display.
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StOne of several locations. Also serves beer and wine.
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StDelicious coffee and next door to Tin Shed!
Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StGreat food and cocktails! Next to the Ace and Stumptown!
This farmer's market will blow your mind. Make sure to get a breakfast burrito.
51 residents recomanen
Portland State University
1825 SW BroadwayThis farmer's market will blow your mind. Make sure to get a breakfast burrito.
Best BBQ in Portland and within walking distance. Grab it to-go and have a beer with your food at neighboring Prost.
72 residents recomanen
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveBest BBQ in Portland and within walking distance. Grab it to-go and have a beer with your food at neighboring Prost.
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveBest BBQ in Portland!
Drinks & Nightlife
Get ready to have Shazam open on your phone - their playlist never disappoints. Order the shrimp toasts and James Beard sandwich.
195 residents recomanen
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveGet ready to have Shazam open on your phone - their playlist never disappoints. Order the shrimp toasts and James Beard sandwich.
German beer - next to a great set of food trucks. Two birds, one stone.
192 residents recomanen
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveGerman beer - next to a great set of food trucks. Two birds, one stone.
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StKids allowed upstairs. Great beer and good food.
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StViews for days!
Wins for most beautiful bar and whiskey collection. Try and get a reservation!
126 residents recomanen
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StWins for most beautiful bar and whiskey collection. Try and get a reservation!
Good beer and good food! Large patio area, walk to Mississippi.
138 residents recomanen
Ecliptic Brewing
825 N Cook StGood beer and good food! Large patio area, walk to Mississippi.
Underground basement bar with incredible cocktails. Oysters are a must.
46 residents recomanen
Pépé le Moko
407 SW 10th AveUnderground basement bar with incredible cocktails. Oysters are a must.
Sokol Blosser Winery
5000 NE Sokol Blosser LnBeautiful winery with delicious wines and great views.
Great bar options in this former elementary school turned hotel. Also catch a cheap movie in the old auditorium!
91 residents recomanen
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AveGreat bar options in this former elementary school turned hotel. Also catch a cheap movie in the old auditorium!
Parks & Nature
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborBeautiful urban park with views of downtown Portland.
Beautiful island outside of Portland. Explore the farmstands or the beach. Great for an afternoon drive.
181 residents recomanen
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdBeautiful island outside of Portland. Explore the farmstands or the beach. Great for an afternoon drive.
Parc Forestal
Beautiful hiking trails
Jardí Japonès de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful Japanese Garden
Stunning rose garden and great play areas for kids. You can also run around the park.
154 residents recomanen
Parc Peninsula i Jardins de Roses
700 N Rosa Parks WayStunning rose garden and great play areas for kids. You can also run around the park.
La Gruta
8840 NE Skidmore StCatholic park - great for walking outdoors
Essentials
Our go-to grocery store. Has ready made, food to order, organic and conventional options.
1022 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveOur go-to grocery store. Has ready made, food to order, organic and conventional options.
Great neighborhood store with essentials like wine and produce.
88 residents recomanen
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StGreat neighborhood store with essentials like wine and produce.
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StGreat laundry facility
Arts & Culture
Mansió Pittock
3229 NW Pittock DrGorgeous views
Museu d'Art de Portland
1219 SW Park AveGreat art collection
Shopping
Alberta Street is awesome for exploring - tons of restaurants and galleries
117 residents recomanen
Northeast Alberta Street
Northeast Alberta StreetAlberta Street is awesome for exploring - tons of restaurants and galleries
Great antique mall. Perfect for walking around. Multiple vendors with relatively inexpensive vintage finds.
20 residents recomanen
Monticello Antique Marketplace
8600 SE Stark StGreat antique mall. Perfect for walking around. Multiple vendors with relatively inexpensive vintage finds.
ink & peat - home + lifestyle
3808 N Williams AveOne of my favorite stores to find gifts.
I basically have to stop myself from buying everything in this store everytime I visit.
40 residents recomanen
Beam & Anchor
2710 N Interstate AveI basically have to stop myself from buying everything in this store everytime I visit.
Sunlan Lighting Inc
3901 N Mississippi AvePortland's best lightbulb shop.
Entertainment & Activities
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveComfy seats and beer/wine/food with great movies!
Hit golf balls from four stories up! Outside of Portland, but fun for golf enthusiasts!
48 residents recomanen
Topgolf
5505 NE Huffman StHit golf balls from four stories up! Outside of Portland, but fun for golf enthusiasts!
Float On
4530 SE Hawthorne BlvdSensory deprivation tanks that will take all your worries away!
Spa that also has steam/sauna/soaking pools with views of the city. Stay for 2 hours and relax!
29 residents recomanen
Knot Springs Social Club
33 NE 3rd AveSpa that also has steam/sauna/soaking pools with views of the city. Stay for 2 hours and relax!