Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
So much to do here... several bars/restaurants, movies, soaking pool. Fun for adults and kids. This spot is very popular with neighborhood residents and visitors from other places, alike. Can walk.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveSo much to do here... several bars/restaurants, movies, soaking pool. Fun for adults and kids. This spot is very popular with neighborhood residents and visitors from other places, alike. Can walk.
Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth StCasual spot to try on several PDX brews.
Walk to this neighborhood casual brew pub offering a selection of NW brews and hard ciders. Great food, too! Known for good burgers and chicken and waffles.
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Nepo 42
5403 NE 42nd AveWalk to this neighborhood casual brew pub offering a selection of NW brews and hard ciders. Great food, too! Known for good burgers and chicken and waffles.
We've tried the Thai food up and down Alberta and ChaBa is the favorite. Best for warm weather dining or take out and bring it back here if the weather's cool--not a lot of seating inside.
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Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StWe've tried the Thai food up and down Alberta and ChaBa is the favorite. Best for warm weather dining or take out and bring it back here if the weather's cool--not a lot of seating inside.
Food Scene
Some of the best coffee in PDX, this is the 'real deal' and the roastery is right here. Take some home for gifts or yourself. The perfect spot to absorb the PDX coffee house vibe.
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Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StSome of the best coffee in PDX, this is the 'real deal' and the roastery is right here. Take some home for gifts or yourself. The perfect spot to absorb the PDX coffee house vibe.
Closest Starbucks (if you must). Drive through or walk up window only.
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Starbucks
6003 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdClosest Starbucks (if you must). Drive through or walk up window only.
Yummy Indian street food like you'd find in Mumbai. Small plates for sharing and expanding your awareness of what Indian food is and can be. If you go, try the Okra and bring some back for me!
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StYummy Indian street food like you'd find in Mumbai. Small plates for sharing and expanding your awareness of what Indian food is and can be. If you go, try the Okra and bring some back for me!
Lines, yes, but ... arguably the best BBQ spot in Portland, and known for its great alcoholic libations, as well. Definitely a "hot spot" for BBQ fans.
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Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StLines, yes, but ... arguably the best BBQ spot in Portland, and known for its great alcoholic libations, as well. Definitely a "hot spot" for BBQ fans.
Can you say "perfectly poached eggs!"? I love mine on a bed of mushrooms and greens. Lines are a given for weekend brunch, but it's yummy and lines not as bad as some other, more famed brunch spots.
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Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StCan you say "perfectly poached eggs!"? I love mine on a bed of mushrooms and greens. Lines are a given for weekend brunch, but it's yummy and lines not as bad as some other, more famed brunch spots.
Best. Rotisserie. Chicken. Ever. Add home made tortillas and sides such as lime slaw, beans, or rice... bring it home if you want (this place is small). They have been known to sell out.
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Pollo Norte
5427 Northeast 42nd AvenueBest. Rotisserie. Chicken. Ever. Add home made tortillas and sides such as lime slaw, beans, or rice... bring it home if you want (this place is small). They have been known to sell out.
Essentials
Everyone in PDX loves New Seasons, a local grocery chain that takes the best of Whole Foods and marries it to local offerings + quality. Quick meals, too, and nice selection of wines, deli, and fruit.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveEveryone in PDX loves New Seasons, a local grocery chain that takes the best of Whole Foods and marries it to local offerings + quality. Quick meals, too, and nice selection of wines, deli, and fruit.
It's our closest TJs and so many guests want to know where it is, so... stock up!
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Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StIt's our closest TJs and so many guests want to know where it is, so... stock up!
Shopping
Because everyone should know how to find the closest chain drug store.
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Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveBecause everyone should know how to find the closest chain drug store.
Enjoy our Ikea. No sales tax! Close to a mall and other 'suburban' amenities, and the Airport, too.
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IKEA
10280 NE Cascades PkwyEnjoy our Ikea. No sales tax! Close to a mall and other 'suburban' amenities, and the Airport, too.
Fred Meyer, aka Freddy's, if you are not from Oregon, has most everything--groceries, including affordable organics--plus all the other stuff you might need to pick up.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdFred Meyer, aka Freddy's, if you are not from Oregon, has most everything--groceries, including affordable organics--plus all the other stuff you might need to pick up.
Entertainment & Activities
Ice cream! The old fashioned kind. This is where neighborhood people have been scooping it up for generations. There's always the trendy Salt & Straw on Alberta, but Rose's is easily walkable.
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Roses Ice Cream
5011 Northeast 42nd AvenueIce cream! The old fashioned kind. This is where neighborhood people have been scooping it up for generations. There's always the trendy Salt & Straw on Alberta, but Rose's is easily walkable.
The uber-trendy PDX ice cream spot. They do one thing, and do it well. Flavors like Strawberry Balsamic & Pepper or Salted Caramel bring lines to the door.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThe uber-trendy PDX ice cream spot. They do one thing, and do it well. Flavors like Strawberry Balsamic & Pepper or Salted Caramel bring lines to the door.
Everything Else
U.S. Bank Branch
3230 SE Milwaukie AveClosest ATM