Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division St
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StOrder at counter for lots of vegan, gluten free, dairy free, juice and smoothy options. Walnut pancakes are fab, no dairy or meet served in restaurant except butter available on request.
202 locals recommend
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdOrder at counter for lots of vegan, gluten free, dairy free, juice and smoothy options. Walnut pancakes are fab, no dairy or meet served in restaurant except butter available on request.
Great Portlandian Independent coffee experience. Arguably the best coffee in Portland? you decide. Local scene here. less touristy than Stumptown.
197 locals recommend
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveGreat Portlandian Independent coffee experience. Arguably the best coffee in Portland? you decide. Local scene here. less touristy than Stumptown.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StMore great coffee, the Portland Original
Great Mexican food in a fun environment. Great for brunch, lunch and dinner.
318 locals recommend
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardGreat Mexican food in a fun environment. Great for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StBest ice cream
Fabulous Indian Food!!! Lively food scene with counter service.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StFabulous Indian Food!!! Lively food scene with counter service.
Foodie donuts and coffee. A must and sells out by the end of the day.
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StFoodie donuts and coffee. A must and sells out by the end of the day.
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StIt's amazing!!!
Where Anthony Bourdain comes for Pizza when in PDX. Make a reservation or wait in line ono weekends.
221 locals recommend
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdWhere Anthony Bourdain comes for Pizza when in PDX. Make a reservation or wait in line ono weekends.
Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdRussian food extravaganza! Come early for happy hour or make a dinner reservation. Amazing russian dumplings and Moscow Mules.
119 locals recommend
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveRussian food extravaganza! Come early for happy hour or make a dinner reservation. Amazing russian dumplings and Moscow Mules.
2 Michelin Starred can't be wrong. Fine dining foodie heaven restaurant by famous Portland Chef Gabrielle Rucker, reservations and special occasion tasting menu.
112 locals recommend
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside St2 Michelin Starred can't be wrong. Fine dining foodie heaven restaurant by famous Portland Chef Gabrielle Rucker, reservations and special occasion tasting menu.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdGroceries and essentials
Close by with great organic options and local wine selection. Love the deli and free samples!!
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveClose by with great organic options and local wine selection. Love the deli and free samples!!
Parks & Nature
A must do quick walk from the house. Great hiking trails, open space, playgrounds with the best view of Downtown Portland and Mt. Hood.
155 locals recommend
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborA must do quick walk from the house. Great hiking trails, open space, playgrounds with the best view of Downtown Portland and Mt. Hood.
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StLan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StTraditional Chinese Water Garden
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveWhile in the city of Roses?
Bring a picnic and a good bottle of Willamette Pinot and enjoy. Good place for families in the summer and while the Rhodies are in season.
195 locals recommend
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveBring a picnic and a good bottle of Willamette Pinot and enjoy. Good place for families in the summer and while the Rhodies are in season.
Shopping
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdPowells close by
The largest independent new and used bookstore in the world!!!! Something for everyone of all ages, I especially love the used books and gifts selections.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe largest independent new and used bookstore in the world!!!! Something for everyone of all ages, I especially love the used books and gifts selections.
Check it out an amazing store full of all kinds of items from all over the world.
31 locals recommend
Cargo
81 SE Yamhill StCheck it out an amazing store full of all kinds of items from all over the world.
Presents of Mind
3633 SE Hawthorne BlvdNice jewelry and local artisan item selection.
Arts & Culture
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Check out the US Navy's last non-nuclear, fast attack submarine featured in The Hunt for Red October or take in an IMAX movie. Good food at the OMSI restaurant Theory, a new eatery at OMSI, reinvents the dining experience and invites guests inside the kitchen. The river boats pick up from there and are a fun activity.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveOregon Museum of Science and Industry. Check out the US Navy's last non-nuclear, fast attack submarine featured in The Hunt for Red October or take in an IMAX movie. Good food at the OMSI restaurant Theory, a new eatery at OMSI, reinvents the dining experience and invites guests inside the kitchen. The river boats pick up from there and are a fun activity.
Great Live Music Venue. Head to the Al's Den at The Crystal Hotel for a drink under the sidewalk first and good live shows there too.
159 locals recommend
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StGreat Live Music Venue. Head to the Al's Den at The Crystal Hotel for a drink under the sidewalk first and good live shows there too.
Portland Children's Museum
4015 SW Canyon RdGreat fun for little ones
Drinks & Nightlife
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdEntertainment & Activities
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdIconic theatre with fab drinks and food
Is Karaoke a sport??? Super fun adventure after early happy hour at Katchka. Rooms with laser lights and good bar scene. Make a reservation.
32 locals recommend
Voicebox
734 SE 6th AveIs Karaoke a sport??? Super fun adventure after early happy hour at Katchka. Rooms with laser lights and good bar scene. Make a reservation.