Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
You get a view of the old gatehouse to Mt. Tabor park, the coffee is good and they have gluten free and vegan food options.
49 locals recommend
Rain or Shine Coffee House
5941 SE Division StYou get a view of the old gatehouse to Mt. Tabor park, the coffee is good and they have gluten free and vegan food options.
It's more than just a bakery. Delicious gluten free foods too.
33 locals recommend
New Cascadia Traditional
2502 Southeast Division StreetIt's more than just a bakery. Delicious gluten free foods too.
The original Stumptown location. At night try out their restaurant next door.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThe original Stumptown location. At night try out their restaurant next door.
Go because it's the place to be. While waiting you can go to the bar across the street, Whiskey Soda Lounge (owned by the same people) and drink until your table comes up.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StGo because it's the place to be. While waiting you can go to the bar across the street, Whiskey Soda Lounge (owned by the same people) and drink until your table comes up.
The best dessert shop, you will drool and then enjoy multiple desserts.
189 locals recommend
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveThe best dessert shop, you will drool and then enjoy multiple desserts.
Have coffee and dessert while listening to live classical piano music.
56 locals recommend
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveHave coffee and dessert while listening to live classical piano music.
Can you tell we enjoy desserts?:) The desserts here are literally eye candy, they are so magnificent to look at you don't want to dig into to them but you will.
63 locals recommend
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StCan you tell we enjoy desserts?:) The desserts here are literally eye candy, they are so magnificent to look at you don't want to dig into to them but you will.
Adorable space and amazing bread that is milled on the premisses. A nice walk from the apartment to the shop.
81 locals recommend
Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdAdorable space and amazing bread that is milled on the premisses. A nice walk from the apartment to the shop.
It's more than just a restaurant, it's an authentic French bakery, Everything is delicious, 15 minute walk.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdIt's more than just a restaurant, it's an authentic French bakery, Everything is delicious, 15 minute walk.
Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdDelicious, healthy food.
This is for after you've had too good of a time and you need to detox.
60 locals recommend
Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdThis is for after you've had too good of a time and you need to detox.
It's great because who doesn't like an original Philly cheesesteak, make sure to ask them to hold the mayo.
7 locals recommend
Steakadelphia
5835 SE Powell BlvdIt's great because who doesn't like an original Philly cheesesteak, make sure to ask them to hold the mayo.
It is an indoor market that just opened with many different food choices.
115 locals recommend
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveIt is an indoor market that just opened with many different food choices.
Best BBQ in the city. The two meat, two side platter is huge. The space is very intimate.
70 locals recommend
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams AveBest BBQ in the city. The two meat, two side platter is huge. The space is very intimate.
Pollo Norte
5427 Northeast 42nd AvenueDelicious rotisserie chicken.
Search the web for pdx eater it tells you the latest information about Portland's food scene. What's hot, what's not, what's closed, last minute cool things.
47 locals recommend
La Moule
2500 SE Clinton StSearch the web for pdx eater it tells you the latest information about Portland's food scene. What's hot, what's not, what's closed, last minute cool things.
Petunia's Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th AveIt's all gluten free savory and sweet treats.
It has a great rooftop deck for happy hour in addition to fabulous beer and food.
17 locals recommend
Altabira City Tavern
1021 NE Grand AveIt has a great rooftop deck for happy hour in addition to fabulous beer and food.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Observatory
8115 SE Stark Stthe food is great and their signature drinks are unusual.
Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark StFried pickles and sushi from the sushi bar around the corner.
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StIt's not just a music venue, it has a cool bar and restaurant.
Friendly music cafe that features local acoustic artists as well as out of town artists.
9 locals recommend
Artichoke Community Music
2007 SE Powell BlvdFriendly music cafe that features local acoustic artists as well as out of town artists.
It's an intimate space where you can eat and listen to music.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveIt's an intimate space where you can eat and listen to music.
They have music, food, a bar and all types of events at this old school turned into a nightclub.
124 locals recommend
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StThey have music, food, a bar and all types of events at this old school turned into a nightclub.
You can sample wine, get some food and then head across the street to see a movie at the Hollywood theater.
13 locals recommend
The Magnolia
4075 NE Sandy BlvdYou can sample wine, get some food and then head across the street to see a movie at the Hollywood theater.
they claim to be Portland's weirdest wine shop. They allow you to bring in food from all the delicious shops in the building surrounding them and pair wine with your food choices.
7 locals recommend
Pairings Portland Wine Shop & Bar
455 NE 24th Avethey claim to be Portland's weirdest wine shop. They allow you to bring in food from all the delicious shops in the building surrounding them and pair wine with your food choices.
It's a non profit, while you enjoy yourself you are helping a variety of causes.
75 locals recommend
Ex Novo Brewing Co.
2326 N Flint AveIt's a non profit, while you enjoy yourself you are helping a variety of causes.
Sightseeing
Vista House
40700 Historic Columbia River Hwythe views of Oregon and Washington are amazing.
Take a drive because the ride through the mountains are gorgeous and once you get there the view of the bridge is amazing.
133 locals recommend
Astoria
Take a drive because the ride through the mountains are gorgeous and once you get there the view of the bridge is amazing.
The closest biketown rental station is SE Taylor & SE Ceasar Chavez. Rent and orange bike and see the city.
50 locals recommend
BIKETOWN
The closest biketown rental station is SE Taylor & SE Ceasar Chavez. Rent and orange bike and see the city.
Arts & Culture
they have the best showing of Pacific Northwest photographers in their drawers and at least two different photography shows per month.
18 locals recommend
Blue Sky Gallery
122 NW 8th Avethey have the best showing of Pacific Northwest photographers in their drawers and at least two different photography shows per month.
They have live radio shows here, concerts of all genres, a great old theater.
66 locals recommend
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveThey have live radio shows here, concerts of all genres, a great old theater.
the building is stunning and there are two theaters to catch a show.
90 locals recommend
Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th Avethe building is stunning and there are two theaters to catch a show.
Entertainment & Activities
While watching your movie you can have pizza, beer, popcorn and dessert, what more could you ask for?
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StWhile watching your movie you can have pizza, beer, popcorn and dessert, what more could you ask for?
Darcelle is turning 86 this month and is in the Guinness book of world records as the oldest drag queen. Enjoy a night out.
14 locals recommend
Darcelle's XV
208 NW 3rd AveDarcelle is turning 86 this month and is in the Guinness book of world records as the oldest drag queen. Enjoy a night out.
Oregon wine country is as beautiful as it is delicious. Almost any winery will be a treat.
7 locals recommend
Helvetia Vineyards & Winery
23269 NW Yungen RdOregon wine country is as beautiful as it is delicious. Almost any winery will be a treat.
We love going there because of their generous scoops of ice cream. A ride to the coast is always terrific and many of our guests have taken the hour and a half to two hour ride. It is worth it. They are constructing a new facility, they will still sell ice cream but tours are temporarily suspended.
172 locals recommend
Tillamook Creamery
4165 N Hwy 101We love going there because of their generous scoops of ice cream. A ride to the coast is always terrific and many of our guests have taken the hour and a half to two hour ride. It is worth it. They are constructing a new facility, they will still sell ice cream but tours are temporarily suspended.
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdIt has the best marquee, and shows special movies in 35mm.
before the art movie you can hang out in the bar, and order food to be delivered to your seat.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th Avebefore the art movie you can hang out in the bar, and order food to be delivered to your seat.
Essentials
More than just a grocery store. They have a deck upstairs that on some Friday night features music. You can buy healthy food and then get beer, wine, cider or kombucha on tap.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StMore than just a grocery store. They have a deck upstairs that on some Friday night features music. You can buy healthy food and then get beer, wine, cider or kombucha on tap.
Parks & Nature
The falls are magnificent and you can hike the seven waterfalls nearby.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
The falls are magnificent and you can hike the seven waterfalls nearby.
You could jog from our house or a 5 min drive. At the top if it is clear you will get a view of Mt. Hood on one side and then a stunning view of downtown Portland on the other. There are trails, tennis courts, playgrounds for the kids and three reservoirs to walk around.
420 locals recommend
Mount Tabor
You could jog from our house or a 5 min drive. At the top if it is clear you will get a view of Mt. Hood on one side and then a stunning view of downtown Portland on the other. There are trails, tennis courts, playgrounds for the kids and three reservoirs to walk around.
You will have an amazing view of the city and there are trails that connect throughout the West Hills. You could take a beautiful walk and connect to the Tram and ride to the Waterfront.
17 locals recommend
Council Crest
You will have an amazing view of the city and there are trails that connect throughout the West Hills. You could take a beautiful walk and connect to the Tram and ride to the Waterfront.
Our guests recommended this, it's the worlds smallest park. Check it out.
15 locals recommend
Mill Ends Park
56 SW Taylor StOur guests recommended this, it's the worlds smallest park. Check it out.
Zoos are always romantic. In the summer they have concerts, in the winter zoo lights. There is the children's museum in the same parking lot along with the Forestry Center. You are near the rose test gardens and can get an amazing view of the city.
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdZoos are always romantic. In the summer they have concerts, in the winter zoo lights. There is the children's museum in the same parking lot along with the Forestry Center. You are near the rose test gardens and can get an amazing view of the city.
Was recommended by previous guests: If you want a picturesque and quiet walk along the river through tons of flowers
13 locals recommend
Elk Rock Garden
11800 S Military LnWas recommended by previous guests: If you want a picturesque and quiet walk along the river through tons of flowers