Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
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1740 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe hazelnut coffee cake is can't miss!
Wonderful staff, delightful drinks and downright sinful bites. The menu can vary, but their mainstays are always reliable. It's an easy walk and enjoyable anytime at the bar or on their outdoor patio in sunny weather.
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Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StWonderful staff, delightful drinks and downright sinful bites. The menu can vary, but their mainstays are always reliable. It's an easy walk and enjoyable anytime at the bar or on their outdoor patio in sunny weather.
Best bagel shop in downtown, and only a short jaunt down the road. The original owner is still here every single morning (I have never not seen him there) saying 'hello' to guests and maintaining great quality bagels and schmear. The coffee ain't bad either.
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Spielman Bagels and Coffee Roasters
2200 NE BroadwayBest bagel shop in downtown, and only a short jaunt down the road. The original owner is still here every single morning (I have never not seen him there) saying 'hello' to guests and maintaining great quality bagels and schmear. The coffee ain't bad either.
Kati Portland
2932 SE Division StConsistently delicious vegetarian Thai.
In case you need a quick fix, this joint is three blocks away from the Hideaway Suite. Don't miss the Defino!
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Scottie's Pizza Parlor
2128 SE Division StIn case you need a quick fix, this joint is three blocks away from the Hideaway Suite. Don't miss the Defino!
Quaintrelle recently relocated from NE to our little neck of the woods, just six blocks south (if that). Drink menu offers a nice range of options, and the food is creative and delightful.
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Quaintrelle
2032 Southeast Clinton StreetQuaintrelle recently relocated from NE to our little neck of the woods, just six blocks south (if that). Drink menu offers a nice range of options, and the food is creative and delightful.
Go for the happy hour, stay for the night! Super inexpensive oysters on happy hour (and, if you're lucky, a divine wine pour) but the dinner is all worthy of your dime.
p.s. explore the other great spots surrounding Jacqueline and the Clinton area.
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Jacqueline
2039 SE Clinton StGo for the happy hour, stay for the night! Super inexpensive oysters on happy hour (and, if you're lucky, a divine wine pour) but the dinner is all worthy of your dime.
p.s. explore the other great spots surrounding Jacqueline and the Clinton area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stellar wine list, and just a short walk away. Don't miss the late night happy hour.
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OK Omens
1758 SE Hawthorne BlvdStellar wine list, and just a short walk away. Don't miss the late night happy hour.
Enoteca Nostrana, the newly constructed wine bar attached to Nostrana (designed by the one and only Cathy Whims), offers fantastic wine offerings and cocktail concoctions, along with delectable pairings (prioritize the beverages if you're on a budget). It's a great stop on the way to a show or to dinner, and comfortable enough to enjoy an entire evening indulging. The design of this small bar is eye candy for the tourist and refreshing for the local.
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Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StEnoteca Nostrana, the newly constructed wine bar attached to Nostrana (designed by the one and only Cathy Whims), offers fantastic wine offerings and cocktail concoctions, along with delectable pairings (prioritize the beverages if you're on a budget). It's a great stop on the way to a show or to dinner, and comfortable enough to enjoy an entire evening indulging. The design of this small bar is eye candy for the tourist and refreshing for the local.
Parks & Nature
Largest urban park in the area, just a few miles NW of here. Local spot, so expect crowded main trails (dogs and runners) on a sunny day.
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Ipharki yomdiliya
Largest urban park in the area, just a few miles NW of here. Local spot, so expect crowded main trails (dogs and runners) on a sunny day.
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborLovely views and peaceful walking trails.
Essentials
Staples and local goods at this Portland grocery chain, just two blocks south. They also have a coffee stand and florist.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StStaples and local goods at this Portland grocery chain, just two blocks south. They also have a coffee stand and florist.
A great go-to for an adventurous bottle or a safe bet, Division Wines has a fantastic range of options and is also great for sitting in. Don't miss the cheese plate.
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Division Wines
3564 SE Division StA great go-to for an adventurous bottle or a safe bet, Division Wines has a fantastic range of options and is also great for sitting in. Don't miss the cheese plate.
Shopping
Powell's is Portland famous, of course, but the garden shop on SE Hawthorne is a fun Powell's to visit. They house all genres of books, though it's smaller in size than the flagship, downtown Powell's. It's on a block chock full of other fun eateries, coffee shops and gift stores, so carve out some time to explore while you're in this 'hood.
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Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdPowell's is Portland famous, of course, but the garden shop on SE Hawthorne is a fun Powell's to visit. They house all genres of books, though it's smaller in size than the flagship, downtown Powell's. It's on a block chock full of other fun eateries, coffee shops and gift stores, so carve out some time to explore while you're in this 'hood.
Coffee
Best coffee in town. The 10 ounce latte is perfection, and their rotating espresso and pour over offerings make it easy to stop in every day and never get bored.
The Hawthorne location is super walkable (about a half mile) but don't miss their shop on SE Grand Ave. – it's a larger and more open space, also walkable (about a mile), and the Grand location also houses handmade furniture and toys by Bamboo Revolution for sale.
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Coava Coffee Roasters
2631 SE Hawthorne BlvdBest coffee in town. The 10 ounce latte is perfection, and their rotating espresso and pour over offerings make it easy to stop in every day and never get bored.
The Hawthorne location is super walkable (about a half mile) but don't miss their shop on SE Grand Ave. – it's a larger and more open space, also walkable (about a mile), and the Grand location also houses handmade furniture and toys by Bamboo Revolution for sale.