Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Cha Cha Cha Taqueria
3433 SE Hawthorne Blvdmargaritas are superb!
Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StGravy and biscuits- need I say more!
Double Dragon
1235 SE Division StGreat Banh Mi!
Meat, vegetarian and vegan options- all GOOD!
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd Avefunky donuts!
Biwa
215 Southeast 9th AvenueRamen!
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StShifting and creative menu and nice selection of Italian wines.
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside Stdeep fried oysters are the bomb!
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBest sushi in town!
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveDumplings!
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StLarge space,old portland vibe, great coffee.
Tiny space, great coffee and close to Powells. fabulous hipster watching location.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StTiny space, great coffee and close to Powells. fabulous hipster watching location.
milk glass mrkt
2150 N Killingsworth StSweet cafe and lovely menu!
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StSimple menu done perfectly!
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StWonderful brunch & worthy BBQ if you are not from Texas!
Andina
1314 NW Glisan StTapas perfection!
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StLove the happy hour! Comfort food done really well.
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveGreat breakfast spot & apple pie that might be better than my Mom's.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIce cream!
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2021 SE Clinton StIce cream!
Great breakfast/brunch spot. Best potatoes in the local breakfast world!
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Genies Cafe
1101 SE Division StGreat breakfast/brunch spot. Best potatoes in the local breakfast world!
Old Portland standard that moved into new digs recently.
New Chef and menu with a flare for local ingredients.
Tasty vittles all around!
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Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveOld Portland standard that moved into new digs recently.
New Chef and menu with a flare for local ingredients.
Tasty vittles all around!
Frank's Noodle House
822 Northeast BroadwayHand pulled noodles!!
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StSwedish breakfast with Abelskivers!
Small place with focus on regional offerings.
Lovely food and beverage pairings!
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Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StSmall place with focus on regional offerings.
Lovely food and beverage pairings!
Laurelhurst Market
3155 E Burnside Stlove the steak frites at the bar!!
Coava Coffee Roasters
Puff Coffee
Amazing single origin coffee.
Olympia Provisions Public House
3384 SE Division StSausage & Rosenstadt beer!
Killer Burger
Voted best burger in town.
Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdBreakfast sandwich perfection.
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveLate night menu.
Amazing flavors.
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveBest brisket sandwich!
Matt's BBQ Tacos
2216 SE Hawthorne BlvdSmoked Brisket tacos!
Make a reservation! This place is popular because the pizza is amazing! A bit pricier but worth it.
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Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveMake a reservation! This place is popular because the pizza is amazing! A bit pricier but worth it.
Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels
Voted best bagel in town!
Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StZhoug sauce is amazing!
Tasty menu. Everything made in house fresh!
Family business for years!
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
Tasty menu. Everything made in house fresh!
Family business for years!
Baby Doll Pizza
2835 SE Stark StQuality pizza slices & pies
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdSandwich menu is awesome!
Wings and drums with huge sauce selection.
In the mood for deep fried Twinkie? No kidding!
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Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Burnside
1708 E Burnside StWings and drums with huge sauce selection.
In the mood for deep fried Twinkie? No kidding!
Kenny & Zuke's Bagelworks
3808 SW Harvey Milk StPastrami is house made and swoon worthy!
Doe Donuts
4110 Northeast Sandy BoulevardVoted best donuts!
¿Por Qué No?
Best variety of tacos!
AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveThe Ramen will rock your world!
PaaDee
6 SE 28th AveVoted Best Thai.
Hat Yai Belmont
605 SE Belmont StGreat wings!
Amazing food.
FRYBABY
Tasty wings!
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdVoted best vegetarian/vegan!
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdSerious Brunch spot.
Taprooms/bottle shops
Great vibe here. Locals spot and the owner is one of my favorite beer nerds in the world. Awesome beer and really good folk!
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The BeerMongers
2415 SE Division StGreat vibe here. Locals spot and the owner is one of my favorite beer nerds in the world. Awesome beer and really good folk!
Bottle shop with Huge selection of beer (24 taps) and a small beer cafe with a large enclosed patio.
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Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark StBottle shop with Huge selection of beer (24 taps) and a small beer cafe with a large enclosed patio.
Restored building, great tap selection. Cozy & folk music schedule.
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The Muddy Rudder Public House
8105 SE 7th AveRestored building, great tap selection. Cozy & folk music schedule.
This is the place to get Pliny the Elder on Tap!!
Huge selection of beer, pinball, outdoor seating.
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APEX
1216 SE Division StThis is the place to get Pliny the Elder on Tap!!
Huge selection of beer, pinball, outdoor seating.
Shopping
People's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AveLocal organic food co-op since 1970!
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StGrocery and large selection of to-go food items.
Zupan's Markets – Macadam Store
7221 S Macadam AveEverything Else
Powells bogby
1005 W Burnside StMothership of Independent book stores.
Portland japanske have
611 SW Kingston AveUltimate zen.
Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveOregon history!
Entertainment & Activities
Old time movie theatre with Eclectic selection of movies.
Beer and pizza is available too!
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StOld time movie theatre with Eclectic selection of movies.
Beer and pizza is available too!
Go out and roller skate for an afternoon or evening!! Old time Portland vibe and if you are lucky, you will get to see some of the older (70-80's) local guys skate and bust some super-funk dance moves on skates.
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Oaks Park Roller Skating Rink
7805 SE Oaks Park WayGo out and roller skate for an afternoon or evening!! Old time Portland vibe and if you are lucky, you will get to see some of the older (70-80's) local guys skate and bust some super-funk dance moves on skates.
One of Portland's finest movie theatres!
Independently owned and great selection of films shown here.
Example: They show Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder' every year in 3D and you get to wear the 3D glasses! Fabulous movie that was shot on one stage!
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Cinema 21
616 NW 21st AveOne of Portland's finest movie theatres!
Independently owned and great selection of films shown here.
Example: They show Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder' every year in 3D and you get to wear the 3D glasses! Fabulous movie that was shot on one stage!
Arts & Culture
My Favorite part of this museum is often overlooked by folks. Go to see the huge variety of PNW Indian artifacts- the baskets are stunning!
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Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveMy Favorite part of this museum is often overlooked by folks. Go to see the huge variety of PNW Indian artifacts- the baskets are stunning!