Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Lots of cozy chairs and neighborhood peeps hanging out. They also have a little play area for kids. Great for working (free wifi)
24 locals recommend
Papaccino's
4411 SE Woodstock BlvdLots of cozy chairs and neighborhood peeps hanging out. They also have a little play area for kids. Great for working (free wifi)
Yummy burritos and bowls with flavors that appeal to all tastes. Very kid friendly. Beers on tap, fresh juice and smoothies too.
176 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveYummy burritos and bowls with flavors that appeal to all tastes. Very kid friendly. Beers on tap, fresh juice and smoothies too.
This is where we buy our local food weekly, through their buying club at Know Thy Food within the cafe. Also great for kids, check their performer schedule.
17 locals recommend
Know Thy Food
3434 SE Milwaukie AveThis is where we buy our local food weekly, through their buying club at Know Thy Food within the cafe. Also great for kids, check their performer schedule.
First Cup Coffee House
4103 SE Woodstock BlvdClose and great for a quick coffee.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardSuper Yummy Mexican food.
Authentic Thai Cuisine
3829 SE Division StGreat Thai Food.
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdYummy breakfast, lots of pastries.
Dedicated gluten-free. Cupcakes are super yummy. They also have pizza, salads, breakfast, coffee and loaves of bread.
33 locals recommend
New Cascadia Traditional
2502 Southeast Division StreetDedicated gluten-free. Cupcakes are super yummy. They also have pizza, salads, breakfast, coffee and loaves of bread.
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StI want to go here for breakfast... soon.
Famous place to eat, Whiskey Soda lounge is across the street if you need to wait for a table.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StFamous place to eat, Whiskey Soda lounge is across the street if you need to wait for a table.
Great cafe for getting work done or having a quiet conversation and a light lunch.
49 locals recommend
Rain or Shine Coffee House
5941 SE Division StGreat cafe for getting work done or having a quiet conversation and a light lunch.
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StCool, sleek, fancy coffee
Shoko Sushi
4807 SE Woodstock BlvdGood sushi very close by!
Space Monkey Coffee
5511 SE 72nd AveGreat place for coffee and a pastry. Very close.
Off The Griddle
6526 SE Foster RdAwesome Vegan restaurant.
Pieper Cafe
6504 SE Foster RdCool local coffee shop.
Celiac safe, gluten-free brewery and restaurant.
14 locals recommend
Ground Breaker Brewing and Gastropub
2030 SE 7th AveCeliac safe, gluten-free brewery and restaurant.
Asylum
3713 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe newest and huge food cart pod. Lots of great options.
Sightseeing
Beautiful gardens for walking and viewing wildlife. Feels like you have been transported to somewhere else. Free on Tues. and Wed. but only $3 during the summer. April and May are the best!
195 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveBeautiful gardens for walking and viewing wildlife. Feels like you have been transported to somewhere else. Free on Tues. and Wed. but only $3 during the summer. April and May are the best!
Awesome natural area to take a walk, lots of wildlife and little pathways to explore.
79 locals recommend
Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock BlvdAwesome natural area to take a walk, lots of wildlife and little pathways to explore.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StGreat value and yummy treats.
People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveThey have a farmer's market every Wednesday all year long.
Everything Else
Multnomah County Library - Woodstock
6008 SE 49th AveWe love our library.
Smaller, but closer New Seasons, local market with lots of local items, organic foods and gifts.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveSmaller, but closer New Seasons, local market with lots of local items, organic foods and gifts.
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdCloser and smaller Powell's book store.
Pureheart Yoga
4135 SE Gladstone StClose and welcoming.
Fun just to look at their selection of books and pet the goats. Look at chicks in the spring.
Naomi's Organic Farm Supply
3454 SE Powell BlvdFun just to look at their selection of books and pet the goats. Look at chicks in the spring.
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StEasy place to walk around and a short hike up to the view.
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrBeautiful old house, fun to tour.
Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour
226 NW 3rd AveQuirky, fun Portland Tour.
Alberta
Hip, arty area to walk around and shop.
There's so much going on around here, tons of shops and restaurants.
46 locals recommend
Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardThere's so much going on around here, tons of shops and restaurants.
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StOne of Portland's old theaters with 2nd run movies.
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdNice for walking/hiking and tree viewing.
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdNice walking, beautiful birds and fun store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to take kids to eat. It a fun, lively and usually crowded. Pizza, pub menu with gluten-free options.
126 locals recommend
Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdGreat place to take kids to eat. It a fun, lively and usually crowded. Pizza, pub menu with gluten-free options.
Gladstone Street Pub
3737 SE Gladstone StCool, little neighborhood bar.
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StPeople say this place is cool...
Cool, laid back and not very crowded. Pool tables and shuffle board.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdCool, laid back and not very crowded. Pool tables and shuffle board.
C Bar
2886 SE Gladstone StGreat appetizers and nice atmosphere, better than a dive but not up-tight.
Bar Carlo
6433 SE Foster RdHuge space with good food. Thursday night craft night!
Gigantic Brewing
5224 SE 26th AveOut of the way, cool brewery.
Cool place for a late night meal or drink. Sometimes they have great music upstairs or on the patio.
20 locals recommend
Bit House Saloon
727 SE Grand AveCool place for a late night meal or drink. Sometimes they have great music upstairs or on the patio.
Schilling Cider House Portland
930 SE 10th AveI work here, there's 50 ciders on tap!
Lutz Tavern
4639 SE Woodstock BlvdClose, local dive bar. It always feels cozy here.
One of Portland's best bars, they have great shows in the bassment too.
51 locals recommend
The Liquor Store
One of Portland's best bars, they have great shows in the bassment too.
Shopping
Great for when you need copies, stamps or shipping.
56 locals recommend
Otto's Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market
4138 SE Woodstock BlvdGreat for when you need copies, stamps or shipping.
The Sellwood neighborhood is a great neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants to check out, mainly along 13th St. and Milwaukie Ave.
55 locals recommend
Sellwood - Moreland
The Sellwood neighborhood is a great neighborhood with lots of shops and restaurants to check out, mainly along 13th St. and Milwaukie Ave.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters Tasting Bar
100 Southeast Salmon StreetPortland's famous coffee.
Arts & Culture
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdStarting to show new movies soon.
Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardNot that comfortable but feels like the theater when i was a kid.
Fun theater with food and 2nd run movies. They even have childcare if you reserve ahead.
159 locals recommend
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StFun theater with food and 2nd run movies. They even have childcare if you reserve ahead.
Closest big theater with lots of movie choices. Regal Cinemas.
28 locals recommend
Century 16 Eastport Plaza
4040 SE 82nd AveClosest big theater with lots of movie choices. Regal Cinemas.