Places to see, flavors to try and things to experience
Food scene
Incredible atmosphere, many food carts to choose from, warm fire pits, sometimes live music, excellent food!
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Hawthorne Asylum
1080 SE Madison StIncredible atmosphere, many food carts to choose from, warm fire pits, sometimes live music, excellent food!
Cha Cha Cha Mexican Taqueria
11008 SE Main StGreat local food, very close by!
B & I
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdFavorite brunch spot with great food and excellent drinks!
If you love breakfast food, waffles, OR both, this is a must see!
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The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdIf you love breakfast food, waffles, OR both, this is a must see!
Gino's
8051 SE 13th AveGreat food, and very close by!
Drinks/Coffee
Decibel Sound & Drink
11380 Southeast 21st AvenueGreat drinks and atmosphere!
Kay's Bar
6903 SE Milwaukie AveLocal spot, good drinks and great prices!
Rohst Coffee Co.
11254 SE 21st AveHigh-quality coffee great local spot!
Great local chain if you're in a hurry! Open early, kind staff, great prices and quality local coffee if you're looking for something other than Starbucks!
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Black Rock Coffee Bar
Great local chain if you're in a hurry! Open early, kind staff, great prices and quality local coffee if you're looking for something other than Starbucks!
Treats
Lucky you! Our home is 5 minutes from the local favorite Voodoo Doughnuts! Get yourself an instagram pic with the iconic pink boxes, and enjoy NO LINES at this local location!
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Voodoo donuts
14620 SE McLoughlin BlvdLucky you! Our home is 5 minutes from the local favorite Voodoo Doughnuts! Get yourself an instagram pic with the iconic pink boxes, and enjoy NO LINES at this local location!
Favorite local baked goods and great coffee as well!
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Grand Central Bakery - Sellwood cafe
7987 SE 13th AveFavorite local baked goods and great coffee as well!
Neighborhoods
This is a very cute neighborhood just 10 min from our home with great culture, food and lovely shops! It is right on the river with a stunning dog park and beach access. There is even a theme park perfect for the kiddos called Oaks Park!
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Sellwood - Moreland
This is a very cute neighborhood just 10 min from our home with great culture, food and lovely shops! It is right on the river with a stunning dog park and beach access. There is even a theme park perfect for the kiddos called Oaks Park!
Just 5 min North of the house, Downtown Milwaukie is a great little spot for some morning coffee, some antiquing and in May-October, every Sunday morning has a great farmers market to visit! There is also a gorgeous river park to take the kids and dogs too where you can watch the boats zoom by!
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Milwaukie
Just 5 min North of the house, Downtown Milwaukie is a great little spot for some morning coffee, some antiquing and in May-October, every Sunday morning has a great farmers market to visit! There is also a gorgeous river park to take the kids and dogs too where you can watch the boats zoom by!