Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
great chai, gelato and bagels! this is just a teeny tiny coffee spot in st. johns but it sells amazing organic local coffee beans (from eugene) for $9 a pound! they sell out of the favorites the day they arrive... a nice way to take some great coffee back from portland.
17 locals recommend
Affogato
8712 N Lombard Stgreat chai, gelato and bagels! this is just a teeny tiny coffee spot in st. johns but it sells amazing organic local coffee beans (from eugene) for $9 a pound! they sell out of the favorites the day they arrive... a nice way to take some great coffee back from portland.
a Vegan bbq joint. only in st. johs. hush puppies and tempeh treats all with bbq sauce and a dash of sass.
24 locals recommend
Homegrown Smoker
8638 N Lombard Sta Vegan bbq joint. only in st. johs. hush puppies and tempeh treats all with bbq sauce and a dash of sass.
Great vietnamese rice and noodle bowls! Fresh and delicious with vegetarian and vegan options as well as meat. The patio is heated and awesome on days you want to be outside. There are a few inside tables and this is also a great take-out joint if you prefer.
Banh Mi Up
Great vietnamese rice and noodle bowls! Fresh and delicious with vegetarian and vegan options as well as meat. The patio is heated and awesome on days you want to be outside. There are a few inside tables and this is also a great take-out joint if you prefer.
Yummy brew-pub fare with a great atmosphere and big enclosed patio. Delicious beers if you drink...
35 locals recommend
StormBreaker Brewing St. Johns
8409 N Lombard StYummy brew-pub fare with a great atmosphere and big enclosed patio. Delicious beers if you drink...
The place that is open the latest in St. Johns for food and drink. It's a friendly neighborhood sports bar where the service is awesome and the food is actually really good for late night fare. sandwiches etc.
61 locals recommend
Leisure Public House
8002 N Lombard StThe place that is open the latest in St. Johns for food and drink. It's a friendly neighborhood sports bar where the service is awesome and the food is actually really good for late night fare. sandwiches etc.
Entertainment & Activities
while you are in st. johns, drop in for a yoga class at shanti om. a truly indian inspired space for practice. check the website for a class! I taught in this space for 10 years pre-pandemic and it is very dear to my heart.
7 locals recommend
ShantiOm Yoga
7334 N Chicago Avewhile you are in st. johns, drop in for a yoga class at shanti om. a truly indian inspired space for practice. check the website for a class! I taught in this space for 10 years pre-pandemic and it is very dear to my heart.
St. Johns historic downtown movie theater with organic pizza, beer, wine and all the other treats you expect!
87 locals recommend
St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StSt. Johns historic downtown movie theater with organic pizza, beer, wine and all the other treats you expect!
a pub and a movie theater where you can order a meal from the menu and have it brought into the theater to eat while you watch! the actual theater building is a historic structure from the 1901 worlds faire - moved to st. johns! Also good for watching sports from the pub.
98 locals recommend
McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub
8203 N Ivanhoe Sta pub and a movie theater where you can order a meal from the menu and have it brought into the theater to eat while you watch! the actual theater building is a historic structure from the 1901 worlds faire - moved to st. johns! Also good for watching sports from the pub.
Parks & Nature
amazing hiking trails that take you immediately away from the buzz of the city. get lost in the fairy wonderland that is forest park!
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
amazing hiking trails that take you immediately away from the buzz of the city. get lost in the fairy wonderland that is forest park!
On close-by Sauvie Island you will encounter beaches, hiking trails and beautiful nature. There are farms with you-pick berries and produce and spectacular views.
181 locals recommend
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdOn close-by Sauvie Island you will encounter beaches, hiking trails and beautiful nature. There are farms with you-pick berries and produce and spectacular views.
Right on the Williamette River with the historic St. Johns Bridge towering overhead, Cathedral Park is a great place to walk, picnic or take in events such as the Portland Jazz Festival.
186 locals recommend
Cathedral Park
Right on the Williamette River with the historic St. Johns Bridge towering overhead, Cathedral Park is a great place to walk, picnic or take in events such as the Portland Jazz Festival.
With the biggest disc golf course in Portland, the 7 miles of trees that make up Pier Park with it's baseball diamond, basketball and tennis court, playground and picnic area are a great place to walk to from the house. There is also a public pool here open in the summer months and a dog park on the far side, in the connected Chimney Park.
17 locals recommend
Pier Park
10325 N Lombard StWith the biggest disc golf course in Portland, the 7 miles of trees that make up Pier Park with it's baseball diamond, basketball and tennis court, playground and picnic area are a great place to walk to from the house. There is also a public pool here open in the summer months and a dog park on the far side, in the connected Chimney Park.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fixin' to is an excellent little St. Johns bar with great food and now with a live local music venue. no kids... sorry.
43 locals recommend
The Fixin' To
8218 N Lombard StThe Fixin' to is an excellent little St. Johns bar with great food and now with a live local music venue. no kids... sorry.
Shopping
With some of the foremost fine craftspeople of the Pacific Northwest, the Portland Saturday Market is a must-see on any Saturday (March - Dec 25th) in Portland. There is fine handmade jewelry, clothing, ceramics, musical instruments, fine body products, painting and photography ... you name it. Many fine artists show and sell here. Expect entertainment from musicians and street buskers and fun food carts.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyWith some of the foremost fine craftspeople of the Pacific Northwest, the Portland Saturday Market is a must-see on any Saturday (March - Dec 25th) in Portland. There is fine handmade jewelry, clothing, ceramics, musical instruments, fine body products, painting and photography ... you name it. Many fine artists show and sell here. Expect entertainment from musicians and street buskers and fun food carts.
st. johns sweet little dress shop. when you need to find something for that night. hats, tights, jewelry and accessories too...
16 locals recommend
Salty Teacup
3535 N Lombard Stst. johns sweet little dress shop. when you need to find something for that night. hats, tights, jewelry and accessories too...
a music store in st. johns... with what you need if you break a string or want to buy a new axe. close, friendly and cool.
3 Tracks Music
8641 N Burlington Avea music store in st. johns... with what you need if you break a string or want to buy a new axe. close, friendly and cool.
there is now a new seasons in st johns - so new it's not coming up on this map. on lombard st. just past the "cut" where the trains go under the road... at westanna st. healthy foods, deli, produce, and all the rest. look for these around town if you need natural products.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division Stthere is now a new seasons in st johns - so new it's not coming up on this map. on lombard st. just past the "cut" where the trains go under the road... at westanna st. healthy foods, deli, produce, and all the rest. look for these around town if you need natural products.