Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvd1 block away. Everything you need, and a Starbucks too.
Food Scene
The greatest bakery in Portland. Fantastic breads, and the raspberry jammers are a favorite!
58 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery - Hawthorne cafe
2230 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe greatest bakery in Portland. Fantastic breads, and the raspberry jammers are a favorite!
Great breakfasts and brunches! Go on a weekday, or be prepared to wait in line.
165 locals recommend
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat breakfasts and brunches! Go on a weekday, or be prepared to wait in line.
Wonderful brunches, perfect on weekdays, but crowded on Saturday and Sunday.
43 locals recommend
Cricket Cafe
3159 SE Belmont StWonderful brunches, perfect on weekdays, but crowded on Saturday and Sunday.
Desserts and coffee in a beautiful Victorian house. Outdoor seating (that also has hookahs). Amazing desserts!
37 locals recommend
Pied Cow Coffeehouse
3244 SE Belmont StDesserts and coffee in a beautiful Victorian house. Outdoor seating (that also has hookahs). Amazing desserts!
The weirdest coffee/dessert bar in Portland. Great desserts, in a quiet house. The bathroom is a must see!
56 locals recommend
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveThe weirdest coffee/dessert bar in Portland. Great desserts, in a quiet house. The bathroom is a must see!
A former restaurant of the year, for good reason. Spectacular Italian food.
9 locals recommend
Iorio Restaurant
912 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardA former restaurant of the year, for good reason. Spectacular Italian food.
Hoda's Middle-Eastern Cuisine
3401 SE Belmont StNice restaurant
Mucho authentic Mexican, including cricket appetizers!
11 locals recommend
La Calaca Comelona | Artisanal Mexican Cuisine
2304 SE Belmont StMucho authentic Mexican, including cricket appetizers!
Cubo
3106 SE Hawthorne BlvdOur favorite! Nearby!
HOTLIPS Pizza - Hawthorne
2211 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat pizza!
Rovente Pizzeria - Hawthorne
2394 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat Pizza, East Coast style.
Bombay Cricket Club Restaurant
Good, albeit pricey, Indian cuisine.
Fun and fantastic Indian food! Great prices on classic Indian street food.
625 locals recommend
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StFun and fantastic Indian food! Great prices on classic Indian street food.
Wild Abandon
Quiet and romantic restaurant. Good prices!
Ben & Jerry’s
1428 SE 36th AveClassic.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThe hottest ice cream store in America. Worth the wait.
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StSo much better than Voodoo donuts, and the line isn't as long.
Great Belgian bar (Mussels and Fries!). Unique beers (lambics, sours, etc.), and friendly atmosphere. We go there to watch the Blazers and Timbers play.
16 locals recommend
Thirsty Monk Portland
Great Belgian bar (Mussels and Fries!). Unique beers (lambics, sours, etc.), and friendly atmosphere. We go there to watch the Blazers and Timbers play.
The closest coffee house, 1 block away. Great coffee, fun people watching.
110 locals recommend
Coava Coffee Roasters
2631 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe closest coffee house, 1 block away. Great coffee, fun people watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
A classic McMennamins. Good food and drink, amazing atmosphere. Greatful Dead decor theme.
16 locals recommend
McMenamins Barley Mill Pub
1629 SE Hawthorne BlvdA classic McMennamins. Good food and drink, amazing atmosphere. Greatful Dead decor theme.
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StOlde English pub. Very authentic.
Catch the Timbers (our local soccer MLS team), and all your favorite teams from around the world. Extra points (and soccer bragging rights) if you know what 4-4-2 refers to.
4-4-2 Soccer Bar
1739 SE Hawthorne BlvdCatch the Timbers (our local soccer MLS team), and all your favorite teams from around the world. Extra points (and soccer bragging rights) if you know what 4-4-2 refers to.
Prettyman's General
2637 SE Hawthorne Blvd1 block away. A quiet place to unwind. Nice Millennial crowd.
The Belmont Inn
3357 SE Belmont StClassic old-school bar, on Belmont. Great pinball games.
The classic Portland brewpub. Bring your dog (in the outdoor seating area).
43 locals recommend
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
915 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe classic Portland brewpub. Bring your dog (in the outdoor seating area).
Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat bar for getting together with friends. Very hip.
Crazy good food, and crazy place! Cajun (including gator appetizers). Communal long-table seating. Order the oyster shooter! Leftovers are a work of art (they package them in tin foil spectacles.
59 locals recommend
Le Bistro Montage
301 SE Morrison StCrazy good food, and crazy place! Cajun (including gator appetizers). Communal long-table seating. Order the oyster shooter! Leftovers are a work of art (they package them in tin foil spectacles.
Triple Nickel Pub
3646 SE Belmont StClassic old school bar. Lots of pool tables.
Everything Else
Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark StAmazing selection of beers and ciders.
Shopping
Vintage Pink
2500 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat vintage furniture and stuff!
Lounge Lizard
1426 SE Hawthorne BlvdVintage and new furniture. Lighting specialists.
Artichoke Community Music
2007 SE Powell BlvdGreat music store.
Arts & Culture
Great classic movie theatre, with a pub. You can eat and drink in the theatre!
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat classic movie theatre, with a pub. You can eat and drink in the theatre!
Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardGreat old theatre, very close by. They offer beer, wine, and cider too!
Entertainment & Activities
5 cent arcade games, movie theatre, and fun, fun, fun! Perfect for kids of all ages!
45 locals recommend
Avalon Theatre
3451 SE Belmont St5 cent arcade games, movie theatre, and fun, fun, fun! Perfect for kids of all ages!