Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Tienda Santa Cruz
8630 N Lombard Stsome of the best Mexican food you'll find in Portland
Gabagool
7955 N Lombard Stgreat sandwiches and freshly made pasta
The Great North
7373 N Burlington AveGreat place for your morning fix
Bernstein's Bagels
8408 N Lombard Stgo early or be ready for line - they're worth it!
Kazumi
7316 N Lombard Stfantastic fresh sushi - great spot for lunch
Homegrown Smoker
8638 N Lombard StVegan BBQ...you just have to try it. You won't be disappointed.
St. Johns Coffee Roasters
7304 N Leavitt Avecan't go wrong with freshly roasted beans
Urban German Wursthaus
6635 N Baltimore AveTasty German food to go along with their fantastic ales
Jamaica House
8307 N Ivanhoe Stthe Jerk chicken is to die for!
The Sudra
28 NE 28th Aveexcellent Indian food
Sila Thai
7316 North Lombard Streetfantastic Thai from a truck run by friendly people
another truck we're lucky to have nearby - falafel is excellent as is everything else they serve
Falafel House
7316 N Lombard Stanother truck we're lucky to have nearby - falafel is excellent as is everything else they serve
Chowdah
Food truck serving, obviously, chowder. They make a great cheesesteak, too!
Amazing spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Everything is made in-house and it shows.
20 locals recommend
Paiku
7425 N Leavitt AveAmazing spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Everything is made in-house and it shows.
Excellent spot for cheap and authentic tacos and other Mexican fare
18 locals recommend
Rose City Taqueria
7007 N Fessenden StExcellent spot for cheap and authentic tacos and other Mexican fare
Drinks & Nightlife
some of the best beer coming out of PDX - don't skip the German food at Wursthaus!
38 locals recommend
Occidental Brewing Company
6635 N Baltimore Avesome of the best beer coming out of PDX - don't skip the German food at Wursthaus!
Leisure Public House
8002 N Lombard StGreat drinks and food!
Hoplandia
8600 N Ivanhoe Stincredible beer selection
Lombard House
7337 N Lombard Stquintessential neighborhood bar, super nice people and great drinks
expertly curated bar and bottle shop, owner is knowledgable and super friendly
10 locals recommend
45th Parallel Wines
8527 N Lombard Stexpertly curated bar and bottle shop, owner is knowledgable and super friendly
StormBreaker Brewing St. Johns
8409 N Lombard StExcellent brewery with tasty food options
The Garrison
8773 N Lombard StGreat place a grab a drink and catch a game
Shopping
a gourmand's dream...olive oils, vinegars, gourmet salts, teas, specialty foods and more. Stop in for a sample or 3!
9 locals recommend
The Olive & Vine
8711 N Lombard Sta gourmand's dream...olive oils, vinegars, gourmet salts, teas, specialty foods and more. Stop in for a sample or 3!
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StAn entire city block of new and used titles!
Parks & Nature
Forest Park
Urban forest with miles of trails for walking or biking
Incredible variety of blooms - don't miss it in spring or summer!
71 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden station
Incredible variety of blooms - don't miss it in spring or summer!
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautifully serene
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett StBeautiful spot right in the hear of the city
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdMiles of hiking just minutes from downtown
Essentials
excellent produce, butcher counter, deli, bakery, grab & go items and lots of locally produced wares
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Aveexcellent produce, butcher counter, deli, bakery, grab & go items and lots of locally produced wares
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard Stnational chain with anything you might possibly need
Entertainment & Activities
great selection of arcade games and pins, full bar and good food selection
139 locals recommend
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th Avegreat selection of arcade games and pins, full bar and good food selection
Arts & Culture
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveFun Museum with lots of interactive exhibits - great place to spend a day
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveEasy to spend an entire day here!