Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Whether you want a pastry or a hearty breakfast sandwich, Fressen is the best. They also have amazing coffee and roll up doors that let in the sunlight.
15 locals recommend
Fressen Artisan Bakery and Cafe
7075 NE Glisan StWhether you want a pastry or a hearty breakfast sandwich, Fressen is the best. They also have amazing coffee and roll up doors that let in the sunlight.
I love the Old Portland vibe here. One of the anchor businesses that helped bring Montavilla back to life. My go to is the AM Bagel with avocado and an Americano.
111 locals recommend
Bipartisan Cafe
7901 SE Stark StI love the Old Portland vibe here. One of the anchor businesses that helped bring Montavilla back to life. My go to is the AM Bagel with avocado and an Americano.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want someplace dark and cozy that has amazing cocktails, a solid beer and wine selection and great nibbles, this place knocks it out of the park.
64 locals recommend
Vintage Cocktail Lounge
7907 SE Stark StIf you want someplace dark and cozy that has amazing cocktails, a solid beer and wine selection and great nibbles, this place knocks it out of the park.
This is a great dive bar within stumbling distance that has karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights and free pool on Sundays.
Top of the Hill Tavern
9252 NE Glisan StThis is a great dive bar within stumbling distance that has karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights and free pool on Sundays.
Over and Out is the bar portion of The Observatory -- both have great food but slightly different menus, depending on your mood.
13 locals recommend
Over & Out
410 SE 81st AveOver and Out is the bar portion of The Observatory -- both have great food but slightly different menus, depending on your mood.
Great southern food, great beer and cider selection (as well as a full bar). Pool, pinball, what more could you ever need. As a bonus, you can also order fantastic sushi from Miyamoto next door.
85 locals recommend
Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark StGreat southern food, great beer and cider selection (as well as a full bar). Pool, pinball, what more could you ever need. As a bonus, you can also order fantastic sushi from Miyamoto next door.
Parks & Nature
This place is beautiful any time of year, but particularly in the autumn. It's absolutely serene if you need a place to zen out and it has beautiful views as well. It's the one "touristy" thing I still do consistently.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveThis place is beautiful any time of year, but particularly in the autumn. It's absolutely serene if you need a place to zen out and it has beautiful views as well. It's the one "touristy" thing I still do consistently.
Gorgeous park with great views. I love taking the stairs at the 69th and Yamhill entrance. Makes the view so much more rewarding.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
Gorgeous park with great views. I love taking the stairs at the 69th and Yamhill entrance. Makes the view so much more rewarding.
A great place to drive up to on a clear day for views of many Washington and Oregon mountains. I love to come up here for sunrise.
105 locals recommend
Rocky Butte Natural Area
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdA great place to drive up to on a clear day for views of many Washington and Oregon mountains. I love to come up here for sunrise.
Shopping
I imagine you have already heard of Powell's as it's quite famous. It completely lives up to the hype. This + the Portland Japanese Gardens is one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StI imagine you have already heard of Powell's as it's quite famous. It completely lives up to the hype. This + the Portland Japanese Gardens is one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday.
Great little boutique that carries work from local artists along with gorgeous vintage treasures.
16 locals recommend
Maven Collective
8842 SE Stark StGreat little boutique that carries work from local artists along with gorgeous vintage treasures.
Union Rose
8029 SE Stark StWomen's clothing and jewelry -- all made by local designers.
Essentials
Closest spot for groceries but they also have clothes and household goods, toys, etc. A one stop shop.
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdClosest spot for groceries but they also have clothes and household goods, toys, etc. A one stop shop.
Walgreens
4325 SE 82nd AveDrug store and Pharmacy
This is a great little neighborhood international grocery store. Wine, beer, olive oil, candy, spices—definitely worth popping in and finding something you never knew you couldn't live without.
15 locals recommend
La Bouffe International Gourmet
8015 SE Stark StThis is a great little neighborhood international grocery store. Wine, beer, olive oil, candy, spices—definitely worth popping in and finding something you never knew you couldn't live without.
Arts & Culture
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Aveantler gallery & store
2714 NE Alberta StOne of my favorite galleries featuring local artists.
Entertainment & Activities
Great vintage arcade and bar with lots of yummy late night eats nearby.
72 locals recommend
QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat vintage arcade and bar with lots of yummy late night eats nearby.
A little bit of a jaunt but worth it for the quality of the games. The original classic arcade in Portland.
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveA little bit of a jaunt but worth it for the quality of the games. The original classic arcade in Portland.