Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Bourbon & Ginger! You'll find a different beer selection here than anywhere else in Portland. Yummy spaetzle & poutine. Also the sausages & cheese selections are great! Plus, pretty much everything else from the menu!
49 locals recommend
Victory Bar
3652 SE Division StBourbon & Ginger! You'll find a different beer selection here than anywhere else in Portland. Yummy spaetzle & poutine. Also the sausages & cheese selections are great! Plus, pretty much everything else from the menu!
A great place to wait for a table for Pok Pok or just have dinner right there! They have a selection of menu items from Pok Pok & great cocktails! (Just noticed the address is wrong here! Look it up!)
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdA great place to wait for a table for Pok Pok or just have dinner right there! They have a selection of menu items from Pok Pok & great cocktails! (Just noticed the address is wrong here! Look it up!)
So. much. good. beer. Ask them to about their special blends! Cash only. http://apexbar.com/
115 locals recommend
APEX
1216 SE Division StSo. much. good. beer. Ask them to about their special blends! Cash only. http://apexbar.com/
A little known new stakeboard-themed bar, friendly bar staff and solid drinks--nothin' fancy.
22 locals recommend
Cat's Paw Saloon
3565 SE Division StA little known new stakeboard-themed bar, friendly bar staff and solid drinks--nothin' fancy.
Everything Else
Yoga Shala of Portland
3808 N Williams AveLots of great drop-in classes!
http://www.unfoldportland.com/classes.html
Scandinavian style saunas and massage! A great escape from the cold and the rain! Check the website for co-ed, women only and men only hours.
http://www.loyly.net/
49 locals recommend
Loyly Sauna Southeast
2713 SE 21st AveScandinavian style saunas and massage! A great escape from the cold and the rain! Check the website for co-ed, women only and men only hours.
http://www.loyly.net/
Food Scene
One of my favorite restaurants in town! Not Tex-Mex, so don't expect chips & salsa to start, but an excellent Mexican restaurant with fantastic margaritas!
http://www.nuestra-cocina.com/nc_menu.html
101 locals recommend
Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StOne of my favorite restaurants in town! Not Tex-Mex, so don't expect chips & salsa to start, but an excellent Mexican restaurant with fantastic margaritas!
http://www.nuestra-cocina.com/nc_menu.html
Chicken Wings are one of their most famous dishes and *well* worth it! Great for take-out if you don't want to wait for a table. Very hot spot.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StChicken Wings are one of their most famous dishes and *well* worth it! Great for take-out if you don't want to wait for a table. Very hot spot.
Yum. An awesome little Portland chain for some delicious burgers & fries.
57 locals recommend
Little Big Burger - Division
3810 SE Division StYum. An awesome little Portland chain for some delicious burgers & fries.
Portland is a coffee town. This is one of the many spots who know how to do it right.
18 locals recommend
Five Points Coffee Roasters
3551 SE Division StPortland is a coffee town. This is one of the many spots who know how to do it right.
I'm pretty sure Stumptown is my favorite coffee of all time. All of the Stumptown coffee shops are great, this one is the closest to the house.
347 locals recommend
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StI'm pretty sure Stumptown is my favorite coffee of all time. All of the Stumptown coffee shops are great, this one is the closest to the house.
Semi-upscale with not too fussy of a menu. Fried chicken is on point. Lots of oyster options. Reservations generally recommended although you can usually find a seat or two at the bar. http://woodsmantavern.com/
126 locals recommend
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StSemi-upscale with not too fussy of a menu. Fried chicken is on point. Lots of oyster options. Reservations generally recommended although you can usually find a seat or two at the bar. http://woodsmantavern.com/
Delicious Ethiopian food. Great friendly service and a cute space. You probably want to make a reservation for a large group. http://bete-lukas.com/
35 locals recommend
Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant
2504 SE 50th AveDelicious Ethiopian food. Great friendly service and a cute space. You probably want to make a reservation for a large group. http://bete-lukas.com/
One of my favorite spots for breakfast. Especially a decadent brunch with cocktails. Expect a wait, generally a pleasant one. Not great for groups.
http://www.broderpdx.com/
156 locals recommend
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StOne of my favorite spots for breakfast. Especially a decadent brunch with cocktails. Expect a wait, generally a pleasant one. Not great for groups.
http://www.broderpdx.com/
Dots Cafe
2521 SE Clinton StFun dark setting with velvet painting decor.
Excellent egg sandwiches (on focaccia!) for breakfast! Nice little outside patio for the nicer days.
LB Market
Excellent egg sandwiches (on focaccia!) for breakfast! Nice little outside patio for the nicer days.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardDelicious food, excellent atmosphere.
This place is right across the street and it's my new favorite restaurant! You can make a reservation online and I'd recommend it for dinner. A casual lunch is available Wed through Sun as well. Great deal on Happy Hour (after 9pm)
76 locals recommend
Xico
3715 SE Division StThis place is right across the street and it's my new favorite restaurant! You can make a reservation online and I'd recommend it for dinner. A casual lunch is available Wed through Sun as well. Great deal on Happy Hour (after 9pm)
Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StA new pie shop in the neighborhood, yum!
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StOne of the many neighborhood hot spots! One of Portland's best.
The American Local
3003 Southeast Division StreetOh so delicious small plates for sharing!
Delicious sandwiches! Nice and easy, laid back. Pro tip, grab food here and take it to Apex across the street.
66 locals recommend
Double Dragon
1235 SE Division StDelicious sandwiches! Nice and easy, laid back. Pro tip, grab food here and take it to Apex across the street.
Essentials
Excellent upscale(ish), but down-to-earth and incredibly friendly grocery store.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StExcellent upscale(ish), but down-to-earth and incredibly friendly grocery store.
Great prices, great goodies. Lots of options for snacking and ready-to-make meals.
480 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StGreat prices, great goodies. Lots of options for snacking and ready-to-make meals.
Shopping
Excellent general bookstore. Used books on the shelf right next to new copies, so you can find some great deals. Don't miss the Home & Garden store a couple doors east of the general store!
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdExcellent general bookstore. Used books on the shelf right next to new copies, so you can find some great deals. Don't miss the Home & Garden store a couple doors east of the general store!
Portico
A lot of fun housewares, new and used!
Amazing selection of fragrance. Exceptionally knowledgable staff. Funky old building. I just love this place.
The Perfume House
3328 SE Hawthorne BlvdAmazing selection of fragrance. Exceptionally knowledgable staff. Funky old building. I just love this place.
Division Wines
3564 SE Division StVery knowledgeable and helpful staff - excellent selection!