Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Amazing food at killer prices. Local americana joint with ridiculous happy hour specials and within a mile.
98 locals recommend
Swift and Union
8103 N Denver AveAmazing food at killer prices. Local americana joint with ridiculous happy hour specials and within a mile.
Great for a quick breakfast within a mile or just a latte. They carry local pastries so do yourself a favor and try the almond croissant!
100 locals recommend
Posies Bakery & Cafe
8208 N Denver AveGreat for a quick breakfast within a mile or just a latte. They carry local pastries so do yourself a favor and try the almond croissant!
Neopolitan (ish) style pizza joint. They do delivery via the Caviar app if you don't feel like a walk!
57 locals recommend
Fino Bistro Bar Pizzeria
8225 N Denver AveNeopolitan (ish) style pizza joint. They do delivery via the Caviar app if you don't feel like a walk!
The breakfasts here are huge and so delicious. Located in a hip section of Mississippi ave this is one of our absolute favorite breakfast spots in PDX.
179 locals recommend
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveThe breakfasts here are huge and so delicious. Located in a hip section of Mississippi ave this is one of our absolute favorite breakfast spots in PDX.
Biscuits! Great breakfast/brunch fair. Very well made food - don't miss the hashbrowns as big as your head.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StBiscuits! Great breakfast/brunch fair. Very well made food - don't miss the hashbrowns as big as your head.
There are several of these all over Portland - it's worth it even if there's a line. One smell of those waffle cones and you'll be a goner.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThere are several of these all over Portland - it's worth it even if there's a line. One smell of those waffle cones and you'll be a goner.
Their bourbon pecan pie is life changing. Get it there or togo, both amazing options.
131 locals recommend
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StTheir bourbon pecan pie is life changing. Get it there or togo, both amazing options.
Northern part of a two restaurant joint. Great indian street food (try a Thali plate!)
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StNorthern part of a two restaurant joint. Great indian street food (try a Thali plate!)
Southern part of a two restaurant joint. Great indian street food (try a Thali plate!)
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StSouthern part of a two restaurant joint. Great indian street food (try a Thali plate!)
They’ve closed, sadly. But we’ve left this in case you want a recommendation “like” Pok Pok: Farmhouse Thai, Eem, and Langbaan are inspired! Check recent listings as it may return.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StThey’ve closed, sadly. But we’ve left this in case you want a recommendation “like” Pok Pok: Farmhouse Thai, Eem, and Langbaan are inspired! Check recent listings as it may return.
The easier to get to of the two locations, we love these donuts. Always strange flavors, but in welcoming ways! ODB = oreos, peanut butter, and chocolate icing - can you go wrong?
125 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut - Davis
1501 NE Davis StThe easier to get to of the two locations, we love these donuts. Always strange flavors, but in welcoming ways! ODB = oreos, peanut butter, and chocolate icing - can you go wrong?
Fancy food spot (but it's Portland, so like no dress code). Great, creative, interesting dishes.
112 locals recommend
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StFancy food spot (but it's Portland, so like no dress code). Great, creative, interesting dishes.
A restaurant version of a food truck, this is the best chicken and rice can get. They smother it in ginger sauce that you can buy to take home. Nom!
126 locals recommend
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StA restaurant version of a food truck, this is the best chicken and rice can get. They smother it in ginger sauce that you can buy to take home. Nom!
Bar/restaurant that sits by the park. Great appetizers, lunches, and drinks!
24 locals recommend
Parkside
2135 N Willis BlvdBar/restaurant that sits by the park. Great appetizers, lunches, and drinks!
There are many of these locations (5?) - try them out! Amazing sandwiches and if you're lucky it'll be summer and they'll have Rose Wine Slushies!
34 locals recommend
Bunk Alberta
2017 NE Alberta StThere are many of these locations (5?) - try them out! Amazing sandwiches and if you're lucky it'll be summer and they'll have Rose Wine Slushies!
About a mile away, rotating diner favorites. Moved and reopening a block over!
13 locals recommend
Derby
8220 N Denver AveAbout a mile away, rotating diner favorites. Moved and reopening a block over!
Gabagool
7955 N Lombard StClose and great outdoor seating in season. Fresh pasta!
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveSome of the best brisket in PDX
Solid wing options and fun fried desserts!
74 locals recommend
Fire On the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Interstate
4225 N Interstate AveSolid wing options and fun fried desserts!
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveKnown for his croissants, anything is good here.
Bunk Alberta
2017 NE Alberta StSo many locations, all great sandwiches for grab and go or in.
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
3354 SE Hawthorne BlvdAuthentic and yet new Thai
Multiple locations and broad hours. Order a hash brown on your sandwich and the special sauce
65 locals recommend
Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdMultiple locations and broad hours. Order a hash brown on your sandwich and the special sauce
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StBest sweet Thai curry and rice in town. Amazing spice fried chicken.
Pickle bacon peanut butter burger is 12/10 seriously. Their normal burgs are great too
86 locals recommend
Killer Burger
4644 NE Sandy BlvdPickle bacon peanut butter burger is 12/10 seriously. Their normal burgs are great too
Many authentic ramens in town, this is one of the best. I add fried leeks no matter what I order.
31 locals recommend
Marukin Ramen
126 SW 2nd AveMany authentic ramens in town, this is one of the best. I add fried leeks no matter what I order.
Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Fun Thai food with flair, amazing cocktails
True Detroit style (deeper dish pan fried) pizza and YES get ranch.
28 locals recommend
Ranch PDX Woodlawn
1760 NE Dekum StTrue Detroit style (deeper dish pan fried) pizza and YES get ranch.
Fun flavor mixes. Savory and sweet, even the butter scone is perfect.
13 locals recommend
Twisted Croissant
2129 NE BroadwayFun flavor mixes. Savory and sweet, even the butter scone is perfect.
NOLA Doughnuts
110 NW 10th AveFlaky style croissant donuts with seasonal flavors yum!
Laurelhurst Market
3155 E Burnside StGreat rotating bistro style American
Stella Taco
3060 SE Division StFun tacos that lean creative, best Rice Krispies for treats
Grab a cocktail here (and fish sauce chicken wings!) and Pok Pok will warn them when your table is ready
90 locals recommend
Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division StGrab a cocktail here (and fish sauce chicken wings!) and Pok Pok will warn them when your table is ready
Hawthorne Asylum
1080 SE Madison StFun assortment of carts (no asylum!)
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StUpper scale BBQ if that’s a thing. No you don’t have to dress up.
Nashville or regular style is quite alright, please sample the sauces too! Multiple locations!
9 locals recommend
BAES Fried Chicken
225 SW Ash StNashville or regular style is quite alright, please sample the sauces too! Multiple locations!
XLB
4090 N Williams AveBao, noodles, and other Chinese faves
Open Tandoor - Indian Restaurant
4311 N Williams AveDeliver via Caviar too!
Good drip coffee, and waffles with maple butter are a yes (sausage please!).
14 locals recommend
Flavour Spot
4707 N Lombard StGood drip coffee, and waffles with maple butter are a yes (sausage please!).
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StHip and fancy donuts
Only evenings but it’s worth it for crispy but chewy crusts and Caesar salad (you’ll thank us)
140 locals recommend
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveOnly evenings but it’s worth it for crispy but chewy crusts and Caesar salad (you’ll thank us)
Like indoor food carts (court!). Great options (ramen, pizza, ice cream, burgers, Spanish)
115 locals recommend
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveLike indoor food carts (court!). Great options (ramen, pizza, ice cream, burgers, Spanish)
Casa Maya
8233 North Denver AvenueBroad variety of southern Mexican specialties
Pastries and fine candy. Can run out, so don’t sleep too late (noon).
23 locals recommend
Jinju Patisserie
4063 N Williams AvePastries and fine candy. Can run out, so don’t sleep too late (noon).
Drinks & Nightlife
Kenton Station
8303 N Denver AveSuper chill bar with outdoor seating and food!
All of the McMenamins are great, but this one is just so fantastic. Peruse their website and find the weird spot that's right for you!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveAll of the McMenamins are great, but this one is just so fantastic. Peruse their website and find the weird spot that's right for you!
The St Johns Beer Porch
7316 N Lombard StSurrounded by food carts this can have live music
Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
1570 NW 22nd AveSeveral locations all with good patios.
StormBreaker Brewing St. Johns
8409 N Lombard StPatios and seating!
House Spirits Distillery
7000 Northeast Airport WayThere are so many distilleries in town now, this one is comprehensive.
StormBreaker Brewing St. Johns
8409 N Lombard StCute patio in an old school hood.
A converted school with a pool, cocktails, or patio? Yeah!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveA converted school with a pool, cocktails, or patio? Yeah!
Movies and food in a neat old building and a wide bar selection
98 locals recommend
McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub
8203 N Ivanhoe StMovies and food in a neat old building and a wide bar selection
Parks & Nature
Such a relaxing spot. Great pond surrounded by walking trails, quiet neighborhoods, and local flora. Find a hidden bench and relax!
437 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StSuch a relaxing spot. Great pond surrounded by walking trails, quiet neighborhoods, and local flora. Find a hidden bench and relax!
A wonderfully antique park, take a walk over here and see trees more than 100 years old. Large walking trail and 7 minutes from the unit.
22 locals recommend
Columbia Park
A wonderfully antique park, take a walk over here and see trees more than 100 years old. Large walking trail and 7 minutes from the unit.
Splashpad, playground, and TONS of green grass and shade. 10 minutes from the unit, this place is very accessible.
19 locals recommend
Kenton Park
8417 N Brandon AveSplashpad, playground, and TONS of green grass and shade. 10 minutes from the unit, this place is very accessible.
This place is incredible. Try a day/time that will be less busy because you'll want to sit and soak in the serene settings and attention to detail
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveThis place is incredible. Try a day/time that will be less busy because you'll want to sit and soak in the serene settings and attention to detail
If it's flower blooming season (May - July) these beauties will be in FULL force. Literally thousands of rose varietals where you can plop down and have a picnic.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveIf it's flower blooming season (May - July) these beauties will be in FULL force. Literally thousands of rose varietals where you can plop down and have a picnic.
Columbia Park & Annex
4503 N Lombard StWashington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdLan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StCrystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveEntertainment & Activities
Great activities for kids and adults - not far from Washington Park, either!
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdGreat activities for kids and adults - not far from Washington Park, either!
OMSI
1945 SE Water AvePowell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveNeighborhoods
Kenton
Our local hood! 1 mile from the unit.
Getting hipper by the minute - pops up north, donuts down south.
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueGetting hipper by the minute - pops up north, donuts down south.
Alberta Arts District
Parking can be rough but it’s worth it for snacks!
Division Street
Division StreetOld school cool, many originals left!
Pearl District
Historic!
Alberta Arts District
Belmont
Eliot
Sellwood
East Burnside Street
East Burnside StreetRichmond
Northwest Sauvie Island Bridge
Northwest Sauvie Island BridgeRural drive within 15 minutes
City advice
Getting around
Public Transportation
TriMet operates busses and the Max rail line. Get a HOP pass at local stores to tap on and off.