Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
French press coffee and incredible breakfast cakes or dessert in the most lovely, friendly little corner cake shop.
Palace Cakes
1401 SW Yamhill StFrench press coffee and incredible breakfast cakes or dessert in the most lovely, friendly little corner cake shop.
Quintessential Portland Coffeehouse: strong coffee, kind people, free Wifi.
22 locals recommend
Coffeehouse Northwest
1951 W Burnside StQuintessential Portland Coffeehouse: strong coffee, kind people, free Wifi.
Inside the elegant Hotel de Luxe. Go all out for brunch or just get a croissant and coffee while you read the paper. Open early!
Gracie's
729 SW 15th AveInside the elegant Hotel de Luxe. Go all out for brunch or just get a croissant and coffee while you read the paper. Open early!
HOTLIPS Pizza - Civic
633 SW 19th AveFor pizza delivery, call Hot Lips.
A modern diner serving northwest-style cafe food: simple dishes + high-quality ingredients. They also pour an excellent cup of coffee and provide health insurance for their staff.
Dime Store
837 SW 11th AveA modern diner serving northwest-style cafe food: simple dishes + high-quality ingredients. They also pour an excellent cup of coffee and provide health insurance for their staff.
Listen to me carefully: Stay away from Voodoo Donuts. Go here instead.
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StListen to me carefully: Stay away from Voodoo Donuts. Go here instead.
So many food carts, so little time...
My idea of a romantic brunch is grabbing a medium spicy Bing Mi with my sweetie and walking around downtown on a crisp, sunny morning.
SW 10th & Alder station
So many food carts, so little time...
My idea of a romantic brunch is grabbing a medium spicy Bing Mi with my sweetie and walking around downtown on a crisp, sunny morning.
Everything Else
Knowledgeable teachers, beautiful space, great "happy hour" drop-in price. www.theyogaspace.com
6 locals recommend
The Yoga Space Northwest
210 NW 17th AveKnowledgeable teachers, beautiful space, great "happy hour" drop-in price. www.theyogaspace.com
Step one in adopting that Pacific Northwest understated, unassuming style is to visit Bridge & Burn.
11 locals recommend
Bridge & Burn
1029 SW Harvey Milk StStep one in adopting that Pacific Northwest understated, unassuming style is to visit Bridge & Burn.
Drinks & Nightlife
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StA local favorite. We like whiskey around here.
Smaller venue, great for movies on the big screen or shows from vaudeville/burlesque to favorite local bands. www.mcmenamins.com/210-mission-theater-home
44 locals recommend
McMenamins Mission Theater
1624 NW Glisan StSmaller venue, great for movies on the big screen or shows from vaudeville/burlesque to favorite local bands. www.mcmenamins.com/210-mission-theater-home
You don't need my help finding the breweries - but here's a great spot you can walk to and try some of the best beers available anywhere.
34 locals recommend
The Abbey Bar & Bottle Shop
716 NW 21st AveYou don't need my help finding the breweries - but here's a great spot you can walk to and try some of the best beers available anywhere.
Arts & Culture
The Alliance Francaise is an excellent resource for French-speakers. A visit to this gorgeous historic house makes for a nice afternoon stroll through Goose Hollow for anyone.
Alliance Francaise De Portland
1425 SW 20th AveThe Alliance Francaise is an excellent resource for French-speakers. A visit to this gorgeous historic house makes for a nice afternoon stroll through Goose Hollow for anyone.
Essentials
Arguably the best locally-owned gourmet grocery store in Portland (there are many great ones!). Always owned by the Zupan family.
72 locals recommend
Zupan's Markets - Burnside Store
2340 W Burnside StArguably the best locally-owned gourmet grocery store in Portland (there are many great ones!). Always owned by the Zupan family.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdStraight-forward one-stop shopping for groceries and household stuff.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StTwo words: Salad bar.