Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
BEST Thai food in Portland. Organic, fresh and a light bright atmosphere. Extremely friendly staff and walkable from our house!
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Thai Seasons
5824 NE Sandy BlvdBEST Thai food in Portland. Organic, fresh and a light bright atmosphere. Extremely friendly staff and walkable from our house!
Only three blocks from our house these are the BEST wings you will ever taste. Started by two hippies from Boulder - gawd bless 'em - they did it up right. This location has a full bar and brews its own beer. Plenty of delish non-wings items and a faboo back porch for summertime. Usually very full, but never longer than a 20 min wait.
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Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th AveOnly three blocks from our house these are the BEST wings you will ever taste. Started by two hippies from Boulder - gawd bless 'em - they did it up right. This location has a full bar and brews its own beer. Plenty of delish non-wings items and a faboo back porch for summertime. Usually very full, but never longer than a 20 min wait.
One of Portland's original coffee shops started by...Jim and Patty :). Excellent coffee, yummy breakfast food and goodies, and such a friendly staff - walkable, only about 12 blocks.
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Jim & Patty's Coffee People
4951 NE Fremont StOne of Portland's original coffee shops started by...Jim and Patty :). Excellent coffee, yummy breakfast food and goodies, and such a friendly staff - walkable, only about 12 blocks.
Sometimes you just have to have your Starbuck's specific fix. We've got one of those too. Walkable.
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Starbucks
6003 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdSometimes you just have to have your Starbuck's specific fix. We've got one of those too. Walkable.
Who doesn't love fresh, hot doughnuts? Only three flavors, but each one is delish! Walkable
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Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StWho doesn't love fresh, hot doughnuts? Only three flavors, but each one is delish! Walkable
Great selection of food carts within walking distance. Get there early for the New York style Bridgetown Bagels. They always seem to sell out fast.
5235 NE Sandy Blvd
5235 Northeast Sandy BoulevardGreat selection of food carts within walking distance. Get there early for the New York style Bridgetown Bagels. They always seem to sell out fast.
If you're up for the trek (about 20 minutes by car) to the SE, you'll be so happy you went. Only about 6 tables this is the freshest sushi you'll ever have. Quaint, and delicious with zero attitude.
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Baan Thai | Restaurant and Bar
If you're up for the trek (about 20 minutes by car) to the SE, you'll be so happy you went. Only about 6 tables this is the freshest sushi you'll ever have. Quaint, and delicious with zero attitude.
Pizza Nostra
4831 NE Fremont StGreat pizza for take out. Walkable, but no real seating there.
Very cozy, fresh unique dishes. A little on the more $$$ side, but worth every bit. Great for a romantic meal.
5200 NE Sacramento St
5200 Northeast Sacramento StreetVery cozy, fresh unique dishes. A little on the more $$$ side, but worth every bit. Great for a romantic meal.
There will be lines out the door, but Oprah said it was worth it. Artisan ice cream that never dissapoints.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThere will be lines out the door, but Oprah said it was worth it. Artisan ice cream that never dissapoints.
Incredible burger, outrageous pies, huge salads, very very cool industrial atmosphere. Beer, wine, drinks...You will NOT go hungry and you WILL be happy.
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TILT
1355 NW Everett StIncredible burger, outrageous pies, huge salads, very very cool industrial atmosphere. Beer, wine, drinks...You will NOT go hungry and you WILL be happy.
Make sure to show up for the first seating at 4:30 and get in line. This place has the best fried chicken and southern comfort food and brunch you will ever eat. A Portland favorite with all locals.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StMake sure to show up for the first seating at 4:30 and get in line. This place has the best fried chicken and southern comfort food and brunch you will ever eat. A Portland favorite with all locals.
The coffee that put Portland on the map for coffee.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StThe coffee that put Portland on the map for coffee.
There are two of these in Portland and if you want truly authentic Thai street food with flavor that will explode in your mouth this is the place to go. The other one is on SE Division
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Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StThere are two of these in Portland and if you want truly authentic Thai street food with flavor that will explode in your mouth this is the place to go. The other one is on SE Division
This is how you do Italian and specifically pasta. Delicious, essence of Portland gastro scene, this restaurant and it's atmosphere are what you came to Portland for.
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Grassa
1205 SW Washington StThis is how you do Italian and specifically pasta. Delicious, essence of Portland gastro scene, this restaurant and it's atmosphere are what you came to Portland for.
Pancakes and cocktails - need we say more? Awesome breakfast food all say long and a great open "garage door" setting for summertime eating. Delish!
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Batter Griddle & Drinkery
Pancakes and cocktails - need we say more? Awesome breakfast food all say long and a great open "garage door" setting for summertime eating. Delish!
Okay this may just be the best food in Portland - the catch? Yes there is a wait and they don't take reservations. Small plates (tapas) perfect for sharing. Not too far from our house, but definitely a drive or Uber ride. Check out their menu online and prepare to be impressed. A Portland must, but if you can't get in, you can always try their other place, The Mediterranean Exploration Company in the Pearl District. Equally amazing food and atmosphere and they do take reservations.
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Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StOkay this may just be the best food in Portland - the catch? Yes there is a wait and they don't take reservations. Small plates (tapas) perfect for sharing. Not too far from our house, but definitely a drive or Uber ride. Check out their menu online and prepare to be impressed. A Portland must, but if you can't get in, you can always try their other place, The Mediterranean Exploration Company in the Pearl District. Equally amazing food and atmosphere and they do take reservations.
Sister restaurant to the better known Toro Bravo, this tapas scene has an incredible atmosphere (romantic, but also good for a table of friends) and even better food. Try the tasting plate that they pick for you - well-priced for fine food and always a crowd pleaser. This is across the river from our place so about a 20 min drive or Uber ride. In the Pearl it's a great place to walk around when you're done or before.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveSister restaurant to the better known Toro Bravo, this tapas scene has an incredible atmosphere (romantic, but also good for a table of friends) and even better food. Try the tasting plate that they pick for you - well-priced for fine food and always a crowd pleaser. This is across the river from our place so about a 20 min drive or Uber ride. In the Pearl it's a great place to walk around when you're done or before.
Yummy fresh breads and breakfast goodies - walkable from our place.
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Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StYummy fresh breads and breakfast goodies - walkable from our place.
Drinks & Nightlife
More than 500 different beers and plenty on tap too. A non-divy neighborhood bar with a local feel. Walkable
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Bottles
5015 NE Fremont StMore than 500 different beers and plenty on tap too. A non-divy neighborhood bar with a local feel. Walkable
THE BEST BAR in Portland. Mellow, with a dash of hipster, a shake of come as you are, and a stir of fantastic back patio and people watching.
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Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveTHE BEST BAR in Portland. Mellow, with a dash of hipster, a shake of come as you are, and a stir of fantastic back patio and people watching.
Great for people watching and the true hipster scene.
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Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StGreat for people watching and the true hipster scene.
if you love cocktails and want to be close to good food this is the location and bar for you.
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Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division Stif you love cocktails and want to be close to good food this is the location and bar for you.
Wine and cheese bar - need we say anything else? Room to sit out at night and a great space inside. Lovely selection of wines and cheeses and can walk from our place. It's about 20 blocks, but totally doable especially on a nice summer or fall night.
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Blackbird Wine and Atomic Cheese
4323 NE Fremont StWine and cheese bar - need we say anything else? Room to sit out at night and a great space inside. Lovely selection of wines and cheeses and can walk from our place. It's about 20 blocks, but totally doable especially on a nice summer or fall night.
Arts & Culture
One of Portland's oldest independent theaters. Beautiful restoration and fun independent films. About a mile away.
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Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdOne of Portland's oldest independent theaters. Beautiful restoration and fun independent films. About a mile away.
If you haven't heard of Powell's and you love to read, you're in for a treat. Over 10K square feet of books, new and used in a funky warehouse space in the heart of the Pearl. A Portland institution!
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StIf you haven't heard of Powell's and you love to read, you're in for a treat. Over 10K square feet of books, new and used in a funky warehouse space in the heart of the Pearl. A Portland institution!
Essentials
Not much to say here except that it's really close - only 12 blocks away.
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Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdNot much to say here except that it's really close - only 12 blocks away.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StOnly about half a mile away.
Everything Else
If you're a member it's about a 10 minute drive, if that. There are other ones all over the city, but this is the closest.
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24 Hour Fitness
4224 NE Halsey StIf you're a member it's about a 10 minute drive, if that. There are other ones all over the city, but this is the closest.
Best sandwiches in Portland - heck West of the Mississippi! You can't go wrong with these and it's in a great area of town too for walking and exploring to burn them off.
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Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdBest sandwiches in Portland - heck West of the Mississippi! You can't go wrong with these and it's in a great area of town too for walking and exploring to burn them off.
Sightseeing
Incredible gardens and so peaceful. Fun to do with a visit to Washington Park.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveIncredible gardens and so peaceful. Fun to do with a visit to Washington Park.
One newest bridge in bridge city and an feat of engineering. It's for walking, bikes and the streetcar only, so very fun to walk on and get out over the water.
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Itilikhamu Crossing Bridge
Tilikum CrossingOne newest bridge in bridge city and an feat of engineering. It's for walking, bikes and the streetcar only, so very fun to walk on and get out over the water.
A windy must see in the Gorge - this vista point looks out over the entire Gorge. On a clear day you'll see why Lewis and Clark decided to "keep going" - it will take your breath away. Bring a jacket!
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Indlu yeVista
40700 Historic Columbia River HwyA windy must see in the Gorge - this vista point looks out over the entire Gorge. On a clear day you'll see why Lewis and Clark decided to "keep going" - it will take your breath away. Bring a jacket!
Parks & Nature
This is thee Portland Rose Garden with more than 100 varieties and a spectacular view of Mount Hood.
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Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdThis is thee Portland Rose Garden with more than 100 varieties and a spectacular view of Mount Hood.
About a third of the way to Hood River in the Gorge this is a beautiful sight and a nice stop along the way.
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Multnomah Falls Lodge
53000 Historic Columbia River HwyAbout a third of the way to Hood River in the Gorge this is a beautiful sight and a nice stop along the way.