Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Ken's bakes up the Platonic ideal of bread. Great spot for breakfast, lunch, and Monday night pizza!
81 locals recommend
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveKen's bakes up the Platonic ideal of bread. Great spot for breakfast, lunch, and Monday night pizza!
Amazing coffee and exceptionally friendly staff. At 6PM this place converts into a tiny bar with an excellently curated selection.
34 locals recommend
Sterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st AveAmazing coffee and exceptionally friendly staff. At 6PM this place converts into a tiny bar with an excellently curated selection.
Bastas Trattoria
410 NW 21st Ave$6 pizza margherita at happy hour! Awesome sidewalk seating.
Rotating seasonal ice creams plus some well-honed classics. And they even have an amazing vegan flavor!
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StRotating seasonal ice creams plus some well-honed classics. And they even have an amazing vegan flavor!
Coffee Time
712 NW 21st AveGreat coffee shop with a nice selection of pastries. Kombucha on tap!
Gracie's
729 SW 15th AveGlamour and dazzle reign at this upscale hotel restaurant--dress to the nines!
New American dining with some of the best design elements Portland has to offer.
24 locals recommend
23Hoyt
529 NW 23rd AveNew American dining with some of the best design elements Portland has to offer.
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StGreat coffee and gorgeous design.
Beautiful artful space with delicious coffee. I recommend the espresso, served with a palate-cleansing seltzer!
22 locals recommend
Coffeehouse Northwest
1951 W Burnside StBeautiful artful space with delicious coffee. I recommend the espresso, served with a palate-cleansing seltzer!
Muu-Muu's
612 NW 21st AveDelicious cocktails and comfort foods from around the world.
Essentials
Great place to stock up on snacks for your daytime adventuring, and just 2 blocks from us!
480 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StGreat place to stock up on snacks for your daytime adventuring, and just 2 blocks from us!
A huge one stop grocery store--buy anything and everything, from sneakers to sushi.
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdA huge one stop grocery store--buy anything and everything, from sneakers to sushi.
Arts & Culture
Cinema 21
616 NW 21st AveWatch an art house film while you have a beer!
This Portland institution is a must--get lost in the city of books!
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThis Portland institution is a must--get lost in the city of books!
Sightseeing
Seriously creepy! You have to try it at least once, but use the buddy system!
46 locals recommend
Shanghai Tunnels/Portland Underground Tour
226 NW 3rd AveSeriously creepy! You have to try it at least once, but use the buddy system!
The Portland Building
1120 SW Main StGo see the towering statue that the show Portlandia borrows its name from.
Take a walk on Portland's waterfront in Saturday and enjoy the weekly street fair!
212 locals recommend
Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyTake a walk on Portland's waterfront in Saturday and enjoy the weekly street fair!
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeJust over the river, take the scenic route to the East Side!
Go see how the Rose City got its name! Gorgeous views, a delight for all the senses.
19 locals recommend
Lewis & Clark College Rose Garden
615 SW Palatine Hill RdGo see how the Rose City got its name! Gorgeous views, a delight for all the senses.
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveSee the infamous Voodoo Doughnut!
Dante's
350 W Burnside StTake your pic in front of one of the keep Portland weird signs!
The famous farmer's market! Straight farm to table produce and handmade goods.
18 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - Shemanski Park
1010 SW Park AveThe famous farmer's market! Straight farm to table produce and handmade goods.
Burnside Bridge
See the famous Portland Oregon sign!
Drinks & Nightlife
Big selection with electronic display to tell you all kinds of things about your delicious beverage.
30 locals recommend
Bailey's Taproom
Big selection with electronic display to tell you all kinds of things about your delicious beverage.
Driftwood Room
729 SW 15th AveTransport yourself to the set of Mad Men at this micro-bar.
The food is good, but the views are better. Come early for the piano bar happy hour and enjoy a view of the whole city!
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveThe food is good, but the views are better. Come early for the piano bar happy hour and enjoy a view of the whole city!
M Bar
417 NW 21st AveA tiny bar with a big personality!
Paymaster Lounge
1020 NW 17th AveChill vibe with a huge outdoor patio.
Pépé le Moko
407 SW 10th AveTrendy and fun!
Very swanky, very impressive. Has the glamour and allure of a speakeasy; prices range from $6 to $1000--the largest bottle selection in Oregon!
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StVery swanky, very impressive. Has the glamour and allure of a speakeasy; prices range from $6 to $1000--the largest bottle selection in Oregon!
Video game bar! Classics like Pacman and pinball, and new classics from Nintendo!
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveVideo game bar! Classics like Pacman and pinball, and new classics from Nintendo!
My favorite spot! Beer from a local brewery, with shuffleboard and pool. Great place to hang out!
49 locals recommend
Blue Moon Tavern & Grill
432 Northwest 21st AvenueMy favorite spot! Beer from a local brewery, with shuffleboard and pool. Great place to hang out!
Shopping
Get crafty and take home some souvenirs from Portlandia! Everything in this shop is made by local artists and artisans.
15 locals recommend
Crafty Wonderland
808 SW 10th AveGet crafty and take home some souvenirs from Portlandia! Everything in this shop is made by local artists and artisans.
Indie record shop with quirky jewelry and witty gifts. Everything in this shop is made by local artists.
48 locals recommend
Tender Loving Empire
525 NW 23rd AveIndie record shop with quirky jewelry and witty gifts. Everything in this shop is made by local artists.
With curated vintage and new designer pieces, this pricey shop has a great West Coast vibe. Buy or window shop, you'll have a great time either way.
25 locals recommend
Animal Traffic
134 SE Taylor StWith curated vintage and new designer pieces, this pricey shop has a great West Coast vibe. Buy or window shop, you'll have a great time either way.
This shop makes beautiful hand crafted leather pieces. Treat yo self!
9 locals recommend
Will Leather Goods
816 NW 23rd AveThis shop makes beautiful hand crafted leather pieces. Treat yo self!
Everything Else
This is the entrance to Forest Park, a great place to run, walk, or just sit and take in natural beauty.
14 locals recommend
Lower Macleay Trail
Lower Macleay TrailThis is the entrance to Forest Park, a great place to run, walk, or just sit and take in natural beauty.
Couch Park
551 NW 19th AveFun place to sunbathe or picnic while you watch dogs at the dog park.