Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
If you're looking for a 'do everything' bar-restaurant, this is the one--serves breakfast, lunch, great happy hour burgers and food almost anytime. Only a few blocks from the house.
168 locals recommend
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StIf you're looking for a 'do everything' bar-restaurant, this is the one--serves breakfast, lunch, great happy hour burgers and food almost anytime. Only a few blocks from the house.
The best breakfast on Alberta St. Started as a small shed decades ago..expect long waits on weekends, but enjoy a cup-o-joe in the garden area while you wait. Great people watching spot.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StThe best breakfast on Alberta St. Started as a small shed decades ago..expect long waits on weekends, but enjoy a cup-o-joe in the garden area while you wait. Great people watching spot.
Great, German-inspired breakfast spot. Good alternative to the Tin Shed if the wait is too daunting.
78 locals recommend
Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StGreat, German-inspired breakfast spot. Good alternative to the Tin Shed if the wait is too daunting.
A destination in itself. Whimsical and artsy redesign of an old grade school into a living room style theater, "Detention Room" bars, and classic NW food menus. Don't forget the soaking pool!
91 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AveA destination in itself. Whimsical and artsy redesign of an old grade school into a living room style theater, "Detention Room" bars, and classic NW food menus. Don't forget the soaking pool!
Specializing in, yes, Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Order a 'Kindergartner' (the crusts are cut off) and eat on a converted big, old school bus.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StSpecializing in, yes, Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Order a 'Kindergartner' (the crusts are cut off) and eat on a converted big, old school bus.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StGreat, Indian-inspired cuisine with a fun, festive atmosphere.
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StMy favorite Thai food on Alberta.
The best traditional Mexican food on Alberta...otherwise head to the Cruzroom on Alberta/23rd.
74 locals recommend
La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta StThe best traditional Mexican food on Alberta...otherwise head to the Cruzroom on Alberta/23rd.
Their barbecued chicken was voted as one of the Top Ten Dishes in America. Not to be missed! The owner has since opened 2 more spots in Manhattan.
201 locals recommend
Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StTheir barbecued chicken was voted as one of the Top Ten Dishes in America. Not to be missed! The owner has since opened 2 more spots in Manhattan.
Upscale coffee house serving a rotating selection of some of the best roasts the world has to offer. Free wifi (like all coffee shops in Portland) and a clean, polished environment.
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StUpscale coffee house serving a rotating selection of some of the best roasts the world has to offer. Free wifi (like all coffee shops in Portland) and a clean, polished environment.
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StGreat breakfast spot and excellent dinners.
One of my favorite restaurants on Alberta. A self-described "Taco Lab" that serves very flavorful and unusual tacos. The 2 tacos and a side Happy Hour special is hard to beat.
99 locals recommend
Cruzroom
2314 NE Alberta StOne of my favorite restaurants on Alberta. A self-described "Taco Lab" that serves very flavorful and unusual tacos. The 2 tacos and a side Happy Hour special is hard to beat.
A great niche food cart catering to the Paleo/Gluten-free eaters. Several other food carts in the same courtyard to choose from. Close to the house.
1477 NE Alberta St
1477 Northeast Alberta StreetA great niche food cart catering to the Paleo/Gluten-free eaters. Several other food carts in the same courtyard to choose from. Close to the house.
Everything Else
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StFantastic coffee and national acclaim for it's baked pies.
Grocery store specializing in organic, locally-grown food. Excellent bulk-food section and good spot to get additional spices.
264 locals recommend
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StGrocery store specializing in organic, locally-grown food. Excellent bulk-food section and good spot to get additional spices.
Drinks & Nightlife
An excellent neighborhood bar with delectable food and beer selection. The live edge, maple bar is a work of beauty.
Sun Gate
An excellent neighborhood bar with delectable food and beer selection. The live edge, maple bar is a work of beauty.
Great bar and restaurant. Very lively in the evenings.
96 locals recommend
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveGreat bar and restaurant. Very lively in the evenings.
A hidden gem of a bar...very unusual. A converted, huge old craftsman house. The inside still feels like being in a living room in places.
54 locals recommend
Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech StA hidden gem of a bar...very unusual. A converted, huge old craftsman house. The inside still feels like being in a living room in places.
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGood food and great live music shows.
What else, but a German style brew pub! Get a beer here then walk down Mississippi Street for a wonderful stroll in another great Portland neighborhood.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveWhat else, but a German style brew pub! Get a beer here then walk down Mississippi Street for a wonderful stroll in another great Portland neighborhood.
The neighborhood brewery. Two-dollar Tuesdays for cheap pints and well drinks.
23 locals recommend
The Mash Tun Brew Pub
2204 Northeast Alberta StreetThe neighborhood brewery. Two-dollar Tuesdays for cheap pints and well drinks.
Shopping
A vast warehouse of recycled building materials and spot I frequently visit. Check out the cob front entrance for an exhibition of natural building techniques.
39 locals recommend
The ReBuilding Center
3625 N Mississippi AveA vast warehouse of recycled building materials and spot I frequently visit. Check out the cob front entrance for an exhibition of natural building techniques.
Essentials
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdThe best full-size grocery store Portland has to offer.