Brenda’s guidebook
My favorite breakfast/brunch in downtown Portland.
Hands down delicious in a cool setting. If you must, it's close to Voodoo Donuts
108 locals recommend
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveHands down delicious in a cool setting. If you must, it's close to Voodoo Donuts
Restaurants within walking distance to my house
It's good....and has a great to go. Locally sourced....fun atmosphere.
32 locals recommend
Elephants on Corbett
5221 S Corbett AveIt's good....and has a great to go. Locally sourced....fun atmosphere.
JoLa Cafe
5915 S Corbett AveGreat place to hang out and work!!!! Excellent food!
It's local. It's Portland. GREAT coffee and good food. A local cafe! Outside seating.
19 locals recommend
Ross Island Grocery & Cafe
3502 S Corbett AveIt's local. It's Portland. GREAT coffee and good food. A local cafe! Outside seating.
Sightseeing
Forest Park
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveLan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StPortland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AvePowell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside StreetPortland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyPittock Mansion Park Viewpoint
3229 NW Monte Vista TerraceBeautiful spot to see the river....I go swimming here in the summer. Lots of dogs!
59 locals recommend
Sellwood Riverfront Park
1221 SE Oaks Park WayBeautiful spot to see the river....I go swimming here in the summer. Lots of dogs!
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveCheck website for exhibits!
Make sure to "reserve" a space ahead of time as they are limiting visitors. The drive itself is magical and make sure to stop at the "Vista House" along the way. It is about 45 minutes from my house depending on traffic.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Make sure to "reserve" a space ahead of time as they are limiting visitors. The drive itself is magical and make sure to stop at the "Vista House" along the way. It is about 45 minutes from my house depending on traffic.
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyStop here on your way to Multnomah Falls!
shopping/eating/drinking....browsing
Pearl District
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueSalt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StFood scene
Cafe Du Berry
6439 S Macadam AveUnique....close to the house. GREAT breakfast spot!
A dive bar (sort of) with a nice garden patio and REAL fire pit when skies are clear!
27 locals recommend
McMenamins Fulton Pub & Brewery
0618 SW Nebraska StA dive bar (sort of) with a nice garden patio and REAL fire pit when skies are clear!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Upload the TriMet App and use their trip planner
The Hamilton/Barbur bus stop is about a 7-10 minute walk from my house.