Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
TwentySix Cafe
2723 NE 7th AveGreat Neighborhood Coffee and local Baked Goods
One of the best Ribeyes I've ever had, and supposedly incredible Chowder
192 residents recomanen
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOne of the best Ribeyes I've ever had, and supposedly incredible Chowder
Their CORN Pizza is one of my faves. Non traditional with a cornmeal crust, they use local ingredients and make exceptional salads and more.
95 residents recomanen
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan StTheir CORN Pizza is one of my faves. Non traditional with a cornmeal crust, they use local ingredients and make exceptional salads and more.
The street is a famous destination to stroll down. Tons of shops and restaurants. This is another Portland fave. Fresh Mexican with a twist.
342 residents recomanen
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveThe street is a famous destination to stroll down. Tons of shops and restaurants. This is another Portland fave. Fresh Mexican with a twist.
Monsoon Thai Cuisine
4236 N Mississippi AveMy favorite go to Thai. The Pumpkin Curry is AMAZING!
My favorite hole-in-the-wall Chinese Restaurant by far. I'm kinda famous here. Order: Sesame Beef/Chicken, Pepper Salted Shrimp, Sauteed String Beans, Chicken in Peanut Curry Sauce, to name a few . .
7 residents recomanen
Zien Hong
5314 NE Sandy BlvdMy favorite hole-in-the-wall Chinese Restaurant by far. I'm kinda famous here. Order: Sesame Beef/Chicken, Pepper Salted Shrimp, Sauteed String Beans, Chicken in Peanut Curry Sauce, to name a few . .
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StGreat Breakfast! Super busy on weekends.
Local Fast Food (in my opinion better than In-N-Out, but I'm from here yo)
75 residents recomanen
Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLocal Fast Food (in my opinion better than In-N-Out, but I'm from here yo)
Alternate walk-to Neighborhood Coffee (other than 26 Cafe) serving the famous STUMPTOWN Coffee
33 residents recomanen
Tiny's Coffee North East
2031 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdAlternate walk-to Neighborhood Coffee (other than 26 Cafe) serving the famous STUMPTOWN Coffee
Shopping
Nike Community Store
2650 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdNike wares at a discount!
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe best Bookstore possibly in the World.
Essentials
The Best (and possibly most expensive) Grocery Store. A local favorite that is rapidly taking over the city!
974 residents recomanen
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StThe Best (and possibly most expensive) Grocery Store. A local favorite that is rapidly taking over the city!
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StA beautiful walk to and fro through the neighborhood.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar/restaurant is a true Portland Original! I have had many a birthday here, and the bar has an incredible happy hour for late night eats.
53 residents recomanen
RingSide Steakhouse
2165 W Burnside StThis bar/restaurant is a true Portland Original! I have had many a birthday here, and the bar has an incredible happy hour for late night eats.
Everything Else
In my opinion WAY superior to VooDoo for Doughnuts and I hear the Ice Cream aint bad either.
43 residents recomanen
Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StIn my opinion WAY superior to VooDoo for Doughnuts and I hear the Ice Cream aint bad either.
A restaurant, movie theater, bar, soaking pool, all within the confines of an old school. Truly a unique experience, and just one of the several McMenamins Properties in town.
538 residents recomanen
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveA restaurant, movie theater, bar, soaking pool, all within the confines of an old school. Truly a unique experience, and just one of the several McMenamins Properties in town.
One of the Country's Largest Urban Forest Reserves. 70 miles of recreational trails.
940 residents recomanen
Parc Forestal
One of the Country's Largest Urban Forest Reserves. 70 miles of recreational trails.
An urban shopping/dining/people watching destination. One of Portland's most touristy streets, with plenty to keep one occupied for a whole afternoon.
239 residents recomanen
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueAn urban shopping/dining/people watching destination. One of Portland's most touristy streets, with plenty to keep one occupied for a whole afternoon.
Great spot if you're wanting to stay in the neighborhood. Walk to Whole Foods and pick up a picnic to enjoy on the way back.
92 residents recomanen
Irving Park
707 NE Fremont StGreat spot if you're wanting to stay in the neighborhood. Walk to Whole Foods and pick up a picnic to enjoy on the way back.
Just walk up in numbered Streets to take in some of the most incredible estate homes nestled within city limits. The ancient trees are a sight to see on Knott between 14th and 21st any time of year.
19 residents recomanen
Irvington
Just walk up in numbered Streets to take in some of the most incredible estate homes nestled within city limits. The ancient trees are a sight to see on Knott between 14th and 21st any time of year.
CrossFit X-Factor
2202 NW Roosevelt StSightseeing
A Historic Property in which to take in the views of the city and possibly tack on a hike through Forest Park.
622 residents recomanen
Mansió Pittock
3229 NW Pittock DrA Historic Property in which to take in the views of the city and possibly tack on a hike through Forest Park.
The Highest Point in Portland. Wind through historic homes upward to the top of the hill where there are practically 360 degree views of the city. A great place to take in the sunset.
101 residents recomanen
Parc Council Crest
1120 SW Council Crest DrThe Highest Point in Portland. Wind through historic homes upward to the top of the hill where there are practically 360 degree views of the city. A great place to take in the sunset.
If you are lucky enough to catch this place in full bloom, DO IT! Award winning roses of all varieties nestles in Portland's West Hills with spectacular views of the City.
627 residents recomanen
Jardí de proves de roses internacional
400 SW Kingston AveIf you are lucky enough to catch this place in full bloom, DO IT! Award winning roses of all varieties nestles in Portland's West Hills with spectacular views of the City.
The old highway is such a beautiful and close drive. Tons of hikes all along. Vistas of the Columbia River which divides Oregon and Washington. Multnomah Falls! A truly spectacular natural phenomenon.
236 residents recomanen
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The old highway is such a beautiful and close drive. Tons of hikes all along. Vistas of the Columbia River which divides Oregon and Washington. Multnomah Falls! A truly spectacular natural phenomenon.
Only 1.5hrs away from town is the Cannon Beach. Probably the most popular beach town, but drive south on 101 to Manzanita. Much more quaint, with Hikes and Surfing along the way!
307 residents recomanen
Cannon Beach
Center StreetOnly 1.5hrs away from town is the Cannon Beach. Probably the most popular beach town, but drive south on 101 to Manzanita. Much more quaint, with Hikes and Surfing along the way!
A ski resort in the winter. The exterior of the lodge is where they shot Kubrick's The Shining. Only about an hour or so away, and you'll have a true Oregon mountain experience. Mt Hood!
338 residents recomanen
Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline RoadA ski resort in the winter. The exterior of the lodge is where they shot Kubrick's The Shining. Only about an hour or so away, and you'll have a true Oregon mountain experience. Mt Hood!
Arts & Culture
Our City Art Museum. Pretty impressive works, and the occasional mind blowing temporary exhibitions.
785 residents recomanen
Museu d'Art de Portland
1219 SW Park AveOur City Art Museum. Pretty impressive works, and the occasional mind blowing temporary exhibitions.