Food Scene
If it's raining outside, take the elevator right outside my apartment to "L" the ground level. Coava coffee's back entrance is the first retail door you see after exiting the elevator. ~ 1 min walk
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Coava Coffee Roasters
1171 SW Jefferson StIf it's raining outside, take the elevator right outside my apartment to "L" the ground level. Coava coffee's back entrance is the first retail door you see after exiting the elevator. ~ 1 min walk
Small counter-serve nook at Portland Art Museum with locally sourced treats & a seasonal coffee selection. ~ 2 min walk ------ Closed on Mon, Opens at 10AM Sun
Museum Grounds Cafe
1219 SW Park AveSmall counter-serve nook at Portland Art Museum with locally sourced treats & a seasonal coffee selection. ~ 2 min walk ------ Closed on Mon, Opens at 10AM Sun
Stylish locally owned coffee roaster & cafe. Serves their own brand of roasted coffee (individual bags available to purchase)
~ 5 min walk ------ Closed Sat & Sun
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Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveStylish locally owned coffee roaster & cafe. Serves their own brand of roasted coffee (individual bags available to purchase)
~ 5 min walk ------ Closed Sat & Sun
Casual Italian dishes & specialty espresso drinks are served at this spacious, sophisticated cafe.
~ 5 min walk
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Caffe Umbria
303 NW 12th AveCasual Italian dishes & specialty espresso drinks are served at this spacious, sophisticated cafe.
~ 5 min walk
Bright, contemporary cafe & micro-roaster serving seasonal coffees, homemade syrups & baked goods.
~ 5 min walk
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Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StBright, contemporary cafe & micro-roaster serving seasonal coffees, homemade syrups & baked goods.
~ 5 min walk
Hip diner with chic flourishes serving inventive American breakfast staples plus desserts.
~ 3 min walk ------ Closes at 2PM Sat-Sun/ 3PM M-F
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The Daily Feast
837 SW 11th AveHip diner with chic flourishes serving inventive American breakfast staples plus desserts.
~ 3 min walk ------ Closes at 2PM Sat-Sun/ 3PM M-F
Tranquil, antique-lined space where kimono-clad servers offer coffee, tea & light Japanese nibbles.
~ 2 min walk
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Behind The Museum Cafe
1229 SW 10th AveTranquil, antique-lined space where kimono-clad servers offer coffee, tea & light Japanese nibbles.
~ 2 min walk
This stylish spot in the Paramount Hotel features a New American restaurant & whiskey bar. Brunch served daily.
~ 5 min walk ------ Closes 10AM-11AM & 2PM-3PM daily
Swank Restaurant
808 SW Taylor StThis stylish spot in the Paramount Hotel features a New American restaurant & whiskey bar. Brunch served daily.
~ 5 min walk ------ Closes 10AM-11AM & 2PM-3PM daily
Informal diner spot for espresso & American fare next to the park. Outdoor seating is popular during the summer.
~ 6 min walk
Park Avenue Cafe
1535 SW Park AveInformal diner spot for espresso & American fare next to the park. Outdoor seating is popular during the summer.
~ 6 min walk
Small, casual spot for counter-serve breakfast, burgers & sandwiches. You can substitute grilled cheese for a bun.
~ 7 min walk
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Brunch Box
620 SW 9th Ave.Small, casual spot for counter-serve breakfast, burgers & sandwiches. You can substitute grilled cheese for a bun.
~ 7 min walk
Counter-serve chain with Asian-accented vegan fare. Kitchen adheres to no meat, eggs or dairy in any dishes.
~ 3 min walk ------ Closed Mon
Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine
1239 SW Jefferson StCounter-serve chain with Asian-accented vegan fare. Kitchen adheres to no meat, eggs or dairy in any dishes.
~ 3 min walk ------ Closed Mon
Inspired by picnics, this American eatery offers sandwiches & other casual fare under high ceilings.
~ 5 min walk ------ Closed Sun, Closes 3PM-5PM daily
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Picnic House
723 SW Salmon StInspired by picnics, this American eatery offers sandwiches & other casual fare under high ceilings.
~ 5 min walk ------ Closed Sun, Closes 3PM-5PM daily
Food Carts! Food options including, but not limited to Thai, Mediterranean, Sushi, Gyros, and Grilled Cheese.
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Alder St Food Cart Pod
Southwest Harvey Milk StreetFood Carts! Food options including, but not limited to Thai, Mediterranean, Sushi, Gyros, and Grilled Cheese.
Refined Japanese dishes, plus bento boxes, served in an airy space with a sophisticated design.
~ 2 min walk ------ Closes 2:30PM-5PM, Closed Sun, M, Tu
Shizuku
1235 SW Jefferson StRefined Japanese dishes, plus bento boxes, served in an airy space with a sophisticated design.
~ 2 min walk ------ Closes 2:30PM-5PM, Closed Sun, M, Tu
Contemporary spot for locally sourced seafood & wine in an upbeat, stylish setting.
~ 4 min walk
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Southpark Seafood
901 SW Salmon StContemporary spot for locally sourced seafood & wine in an upbeat, stylish setting.
~ 4 min walk
Longtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines.
~ 4 min walk ------ Opens at 4PM Sat & Sun
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Higgins
1239 SW BroadwayLongtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines.
~ 4 min walk ------ Opens at 4PM Sat & Sun
Local Italian bistro chain, specializing in classic & contemporary pastas, with gluten-free options.
~ 5 min walk ------ Opens 3PM Sun
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Pastini
2027 SE Division StLocal Italian bistro chain, specializing in classic & contemporary pastas, with gluten-free options.
~ 5 min walk ------ Opens 3PM Sun
Seafood, steaks & wine served in an elegant dining room with park views & a bustling happy hour.
~ 6 min walk ------ Opens at 3PM
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RingSide Fish House
Seafood, steaks & wine served in an elegant dining room with park views & a bustling happy hour.
~ 6 min walk ------ Opens at 3PM
Warm space for British & Irish-inspired comfort food & drinks in the historic Ladd Carriage House.
~ 5 min walk ------ Opens 5PM Sat, Closes 2PM Sun
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Raven & Rose
1331 SW BroadwayWarm space for British & Irish-inspired comfort food & drinks in the historic Ladd Carriage House.
~ 5 min walk ------ Opens 5PM Sat, Closes 2PM Sun
This colorful frozen-yogurt shop with artsy decor features many flavors & a large toppings bar.
~ 5 min walk
TartBerry
915 SW 9th Ave.This colorful frozen-yogurt shop with artsy decor features many flavors & a large toppings bar.
~ 5 min walk
Cute bakery selling, cupcakes, cakes, sweet & savory treats and ice cream. Goods baked fresh daily!
~ 6 min walk ------ Opens 11AM Sun
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Saint Cupcake
1138 SW Morrison StCute bakery selling, cupcakes, cakes, sweet & savory treats and ice cream. Goods baked fresh daily!
~ 6 min walk ------ Opens 11AM Sun
Gluten free & vegan pastries handmade with love since 2010. Cafe also serves sandwiches, soups & cocktails.
~ 7 min walk
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Petunia's Pies & Pastries
610 SW 12th AveGluten free & vegan pastries handmade with love since 2010. Cafe also serves sandwiches, soups & cocktails.
~ 7 min walk
Scoop shop selling freshly made, handcrafted ice cream sandwiches in unusual flavors.
~ 9 min walk
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveScoop shop selling freshly made, handcrafted ice cream sandwiches in unusual flavors.
~ 9 min walk
Fast service donut shop with a variety of uniquely flavored donuts, pastries, and famous donut holes.
~ 5 min walk
Sesame Donuts
6990 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyFast service donut shop with a variety of uniquely flavored donuts, pastries, and famous donut holes.
~ 5 min walk
21st Century Pizza
1221 SW Jefferson StOpen-late Pizza Shop, take-out only
~ 2 min walk
Variety of organic Juices, acai bowls
~ 8 min walk - Closed Sun
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Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdVariety of organic Juices, acai bowls
~ 8 min walk - Closed Sun
Drinks & Nightlife
Fish dishes with French flair, plus cocktails, from an acclaimed chef at the iconic Heathman Hotel.
~ 5 min walk
Headwaters
1001 Southwest BroadwayFish dishes with French flair, plus cocktails, from an acclaimed chef at the iconic Heathman Hotel.
~ 5 min walk
Lively pub features an array of Dutch, Swiss & French street signs, pub fare and famous McMenamins ales.
~ 4 min walk
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McMenamins Market Street Pub
1526 SW 10th AveLively pub features an array of Dutch, Swiss & French street signs, pub fare and famous McMenamins ales.
~ 4 min walk
1920s-inspired cocktail spot with a vintage vibe offering refined small plates in classy surrounds.
~ 5 min walk ---- Closed Sun, Opens at 3PM
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Barlow
737 SW Salmon St1920s-inspired cocktail spot with a vintage vibe offering refined small plates in classy surrounds.
~ 5 min walk ---- Closed Sun, Opens at 3PM
New American restaurant with a fresh farm-to-table menu, an extensive whiskey list and speciality cocktails.
~ 6 min walk
Swine Moonshine & Whisky Bar
808 SW Taylor StNew American restaurant with a fresh farm-to-table menu, an extensive whiskey list and speciality cocktails.
~ 6 min walk
Full-service brewpub on college campus with grub, beer & outdoor seating. Serves their own blend of ales.
~ 8 min walk
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Rogue Hall
1717 SW Park AveFull-service brewpub on college campus with grub, beer & outdoor seating. Serves their own blend of ales.
~ 8 min walk
Arts & Culture
Exhibits that spark creativity and learning in a modern facility. 42,000 works of art + the Northwest Film Center.
Walk, 2 min
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveExhibits that spark creativity and learning in a modern facility. 42,000 works of art + the Northwest Film Center.
Walk, 2 min
Edwardian-style, 880-seat theater hosting a variety of arts & culture events. Located in: Portland'5 Centers for the Arts.
~ 5 min walk
Newmark Theatre
1111 SW BroadwayEdwardian-style, 880-seat theater hosting a variety of arts & culture events. Located in: Portland'5 Centers for the Arts.
~ 5 min walk
Ground-level main stage & basement studio hosting classical & contemporary plays & musicals.
Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 3 stops, 10 min
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Portland Center Stage at The Armory
128 NW 11th AveGround-level main stage & basement studio hosting classical & contemporary plays & musicals.
Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 3 stops, 10 min
Shopping
Upscale, urban shopping mall in downtown Portland, Oregon. It consists of four blocks of retail, dining & parking.
Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 1 stop, 10 min
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Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveUpscale, urban shopping mall in downtown Portland, Oregon. It consists of four blocks of retail, dining & parking.
Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 1 stop, 10 min
Dubbed Powell's City of Books, claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world.
Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 3 stops, 10 min
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StDubbed Powell's City of Books, claims to be the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world.
Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop – North 3 stops, 10 min
Essentials
Safeway
1030 SW Jefferson StWhole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StEntertainment & Activities
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
~6 min walk
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Regal Fox Tower 10
846 SW Park AveTheater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
~6 min walk
Contemporary Theater that's 21+ in evenings offers up indie films, recliners. Food & wine delivered to seats.
Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop -- North 2 stops, 8 min
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Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveContemporary Theater that's 21+ in evenings offers up indie films, recliners. Food & wine delivered to seats.
Streetcar/ NS Line-A Loop -- North 2 stops, 8 min
Parks & Nature
This park is a lively urban plaza next to a movie theater, restaurants and shops. Features include a giant chess game, seating areas a large fountain, and a distinctive glass canopy. Events are regularly scheduled here during the summer.
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Iphakamisa Park
815 SW Park AveThis park is a lively urban plaza next to a movie theater, restaurants and shops. Features include a giant chess game, seating areas a large fountain, and a distinctive glass canopy. Events are regularly scheduled here during the summer.
Impressive concrete park with a large concrete fountain as the main feature. In 1999 when it was built, this park was awarded a medallion from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Great place to marvel at the fountain and relax.
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Ira Keller Fountain Park
Southwest Clay StreetImpressive concrete park with a large concrete fountain as the main feature. In 1999 when it was built, this park was awarded a medallion from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Great place to marvel at the fountain and relax.
The largest park in downtown, stretching 36.59-acres. The expansive green space runs along Willamette River and showcases a large fountain. Bike trails line the whole park and make this a popular place to ride a bike or jog alongside the water.
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyThe largest park in downtown, stretching 36.59-acres. The expansive green space runs along Willamette River and showcases a large fountain. Bike trails line the whole park and make this a popular place to ride a bike or jog alongside the water.