Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Just a few blocks from your door. Definitely THE BEST burger in the neighborhood, arguably the best in Portland, and by far the best Jess has ever eaten.
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Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveJust a few blocks from your door. Definitely THE BEST burger in the neighborhood, arguably the best in Portland, and by far the best Jess has ever eaten.
THE place to go for creative and delicious flavors. Try them all. Classics remain a menu staple and seasonal flavors may raise your eyebrows, but are not to be missed.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StTHE place to go for creative and delicious flavors. Try them all. Classics remain a menu staple and seasonal flavors may raise your eyebrows, but are not to be missed.
Drew's all-time favorite doughnut shop in all of Portland (and there is a LOT of competition). The Apple Supreme bar and classic Buttermilk bar top his list.
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Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StDrew's all-time favorite doughnut shop in all of Portland (and there is a LOT of competition). The Apple Supreme bar and classic Buttermilk bar top his list.
Amazingly creative and deliciously blended flavor combinations make this a favorite of ours. Tin Shed is dog friendly (separate doggie menu) and relaxed.
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StAmazingly creative and deliciously blended flavor combinations make this a favorite of ours. Tin Shed is dog friendly (separate doggie menu) and relaxed.
Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, PSB has creative combinations all on a deliciously flaky buttermilk biscuit. The biscuits and gravy are not to be missed.
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Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StFeatured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, PSB has creative combinations all on a deliciously flaky buttermilk biscuit. The biscuits and gravy are not to be missed.
Drew loves to eat meat and LOVES Blossoming Lotus, a vegan restaurant. Enough said.
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Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th AveDrew loves to eat meat and LOVES Blossoming Lotus, a vegan restaurant. Enough said.
A bit out of the way, this restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives specializes in traditional hand-pulled Chinese noodles with meat or vegetables.
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Frank's Noodle House
822 Northeast BroadwayA bit out of the way, this restaurant featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives specializes in traditional hand-pulled Chinese noodles with meat or vegetables.
A great place for a drink or some great bar food. Pool table in back and huge patio out frond.
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Nepo 42
5403 NE 42nd AveA great place for a drink or some great bar food. Pool table in back and huge patio out frond.
Jess LOVES Podnah's. If you like Carolina barbecue and are interested in trying it with a Portland flare, this is the place.
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Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StJess LOVES Podnah's. If you like Carolina barbecue and are interested in trying it with a Portland flare, this is the place.
A notable Portland restaurant on one of the best culinary corners in town.
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Beast
5425 NE 30th AveA notable Portland restaurant on one of the best culinary corners in town.
Sushi and burgers, great drinks and THE BEST patio.
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Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveSushi and burgers, great drinks and THE BEST patio.
It wouldn't be a neighborhood without a coffee shop and this is the spot for a hot cup.
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Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StIt wouldn't be a neighborhood without a coffee shop and this is the spot for a hot cup.
Cheap and yummy breakfasts, fast service and always reliable. Lunch is good here too!
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Cup & Saucer Cafe
3000 Northeast Killingsworth StreetCheap and yummy breakfasts, fast service and always reliable. Lunch is good here too!
Fine dining for vegan and vegetarians- a fixed price option is under $50 for four courses.
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Natural Selection
3033 Northeast Alberta StreetFine dining for vegan and vegetarians- a fixed price option is under $50 for four courses.
The less busy location of the famous Pok Pok. Smaller menu offering the larger locations "greatest hits" you can't go wrong.
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Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StThe less busy location of the famous Pok Pok. Smaller menu offering the larger locations "greatest hits" you can't go wrong.
Unique menu with a meat focus on an up and coming street.
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Old Salt Marketplace
5027 Northeast 42nd AvenueUnique menu with a meat focus on an up and coming street.
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten free options abound with great pricing and tons of seating.
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Vita Cafe
3023 Northeast Alberta StreetVegetarian, Vegan & Gluten free options abound with great pricing and tons of seating.
Tamale Boy Russell
668 N Russell StYummy and creative homemade tamales!
Gelato! Simple and complex- they have it all here.
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Bassotto Gelateria Cafe
1760 Northeast Dekum StreetGelato! Simple and complex- they have it all here.
Middle Eastern & Lebanese food at a local family owned spot. Under the radar, yummy, and super affordable!
Aladdin's Café Restaurant & Catering
6310 NE 33rd AveMiddle Eastern & Lebanese food at a local family owned spot. Under the radar, yummy, and super affordable!
Nonna Italian Tavern
5513 NE 30th AveItalian fare in a cute and tiny spot.
Finger licking good barbecue with giant portions- it's a cart, so outside seating only.
Cannon's Rib Express
5410 NE 33rd AveFinger licking good barbecue with giant portions- it's a cart, so outside seating only.
Entertainment & Activities
Unique and quirky. Great for a beer in any of their five bars, a cigar, a dip in the soaking tub, a cheap movie or even a community discussion. Not to be missed.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveUnique and quirky. Great for a beer in any of their five bars, a cigar, a dip in the soaking tub, a cheap movie or even a community discussion. Not to be missed.
Drop in classes are excellent and always a great way to stretch out after filling your belly with the amazing food in the 'hood.
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The People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StDrop in classes are excellent and always a great way to stretch out after filling your belly with the amazing food in the 'hood.
A little bit of everything holistic can be had at this local gem. It's a neighborhood haunt, and a great way to feel like a local.
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Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd AveA little bit of everything holistic can be had at this local gem. It's a neighborhood haunt, and a great way to feel like a local.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Station features a great (dog friendly) outdoor patio and a few big screen televisions in the bar for catching Timbers games.
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The Station Pizza Pub
2703 NE Alberta StThe Station features a great (dog friendly) outdoor patio and a few big screen televisions in the bar for catching Timbers games.
Classic Portland bar. Always an interesting crowd. Great bartenders. For drinks, try the Alberta or any of their creative concoctions.
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binks
2715 NE Alberta StClassic Portland bar. Always an interesting crowd. Great bartenders. For drinks, try the Alberta or any of their creative concoctions.
Always great with an even greater beer selection. Jess regularly raves about the mac & cheese of the day. Great (dog friendly) patio.
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15th Avenue Hophouse
1517 NE Brazee StAlways great with an even greater beer selection. Jess regularly raves about the mac & cheese of the day. Great (dog friendly) patio.
Wine and awesome food pairings on the tastiest corner in NE Portland.
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DOC food + wine
5519 NE 30th AveWine and awesome food pairings on the tastiest corner in NE Portland.
Fancy and interesting drinks abound here. It's wonderfully intimate and a unique experience.
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Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveFancy and interesting drinks abound here. It's wonderfully intimate and a unique experience.
Pork nachos, and other filling Mexican food in a cozy spot.
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Autentica Mexican Cuisine
5507 NE 30th AvePork nachos, and other filling Mexican food in a cozy spot.
Must visit tapas style resturant in Portland. It's on the spendier side so good for a splurge. If nothing else, pop in quickly and order Potatoes Bravas.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StMust visit tapas style resturant in Portland. It's on the spendier side so good for a splurge. If nothing else, pop in quickly and order Potatoes Bravas.
Under the radar neighborhood haunt with small plates that are always changing. Fresh and delicious with awesome staff.
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Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StUnder the radar neighborhood haunt with small plates that are always changing. Fresh and delicious with awesome staff.
A full bottle shop to try a huge selection of craft beers. You can buy it to go or enjoy there in their bar. They have a happy hour with a great burger and full menu with tasty options.
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The Hop & Vine
1914 North Killingsworth StreetA full bottle shop to try a huge selection of craft beers. You can buy it to go or enjoy there in their bar. They have a happy hour with a great burger and full menu with tasty options.
Quintessential dive bar with amazing karaoke. Local for sure.
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The Alibi Tiki Lounge
4024 N Interstate AveQuintessential dive bar with amazing karaoke. Local for sure.
A cozy speakeasy type bar attached to an amazing performance space. The variety of shows is great!
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The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StA cozy speakeasy type bar attached to an amazing performance space. The variety of shows is great!
For something completely different stop in here for a drink!
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Hi-Wheel Wine & Mead Co.
6719 NE 18th AveFor something completely different stop in here for a drink!
An impressive number of beers on tap and growlers to go.
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Concordia Ale House
3276 NE Killingsworth StAn impressive number of beers on tap and growlers to go.
Essentials
Just a block away, New Seasons is packed with healthy, organic options that are sure to meet your tastes. Great grab-and-go options.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveJust a block away, New Seasons is packed with healthy, organic options that are sure to meet your tastes. Great grab-and-go options.
Did you forget something while hurriedly packing for your trip to Portland? Walgreens probably has it.
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Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveDid you forget something while hurriedly packing for your trip to Portland? Walgreens probably has it.
Liquor is sold separately in Oregon, beer & wine can be picked up at New Seasons, and spirits here!
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Beaumont Liquor Store
3334 NE Killingsworth StLiquor is sold separately in Oregon, beer & wine can be picked up at New Seasons, and spirits here!
Arts & Culture
A dizzying variety of shows are put on here, so there is always something interesting worth checking out. Ticket prices are usually under $30 and many under $20!
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Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StA dizzying variety of shows are put on here, so there is always something interesting worth checking out. Ticket prices are usually under $30 and many under $20!
Parks & Nature
Our massive neighborhood park. There's a large unfenced dog off-leash area, playground, track, baseball fields, and soccer field.
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Fernhill Park
Fernhill ParkOur massive neighborhood park. There's a large unfenced dog off-leash area, playground, track, baseball fields, and soccer field.
The second closest park to us, about a 15-minute walk. Dog off lease area, baseball, playground, and court for bike polo.
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Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StThe second closest park to us, about a 15-minute walk. Dog off lease area, baseball, playground, and court for bike polo.
Wooded off-leash area, and great historic neighborhood, in the blocks to the south of the park.
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Wilshire Park
4116 NE 33rd AveWooded off-leash area, and great historic neighborhood, in the blocks to the south of the park.
A small, quiet version of the main Portland Rose Garden- still an overwhelming variety of roses, but in the middle of a neighborhood.
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Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkA small, quiet version of the main Portland Rose Garden- still an overwhelming variety of roses, but in the middle of a neighborhood.
Shopping
Sweet little vintage spot with eclectic finds and great staff.
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Red Fox Vintage
4528 SE Woodstock BlvdSweet little vintage spot with eclectic finds and great staff.
Milagros Boutique
Interesting little shop for children's clothes and toys.