Portland Guidebook
Food scene
Cat's Paw Saloon
3565 SE Division StFun local bar with a front and back patio.
Both front and back patio seating. Great bites and yummy cocktails.
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The Richmond Bar
3203 SE Division StBoth front and back patio seating. Great bites and yummy cocktails.
Amazing Mediterranean cuisine and craft cocktails. Plan ahead and make reservations.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th AveAmazing Mediterranean cuisine and craft cocktails. Plan ahead and make reservations.
Great local brewery located steps from the house! Nice outdoor patio.
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Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division StGreat local brewery located steps from the house! Nice outdoor patio.
Kati Portland
2932 SE Division StDelicious vegetarian Thai food.
Delicious Mexican food. Options for vegans/vegetarians and meat-eaters. Great margaritas too. Outdoor seating is available.
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¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardDelicious Mexican food. Options for vegans/vegetarians and meat-eaters. Great margaritas too. Outdoor seating is available.
Great pastries and coffee a block away from the house.
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St. Honoré Bakery SE Division
3333 SE Division StGreat pastries and coffee a block away from the house.
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StFun donuts shop located close to the house.
This infamous ice cream shop has lots of non-traditional flavors.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThis infamous ice cream shop has lots of non-traditional flavors.
A must-visit spot! Delicious pies and treats. Not to be missed.
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Lauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StA must-visit spot! Delicious pies and treats. Not to be missed.
Fried chicken and sushi! Definitely, a fun spot to check out.
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UCHU Sushi
3940 N Mississippi AveFried chicken and sushi! Definitely, a fun spot to check out.
Cicoria Pizzeria
3377 Southeast Division StreetParty cut pizza with a great happy hour!
Hey Love
920 E Burnside StGreat brunch spot
Get your choice of both a savory and a sweet dish at this popular brunch spot.
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HunnyMilk
1981 W Burnside StGet your choice of both a savory and a sweet dish at this popular brunch spot.
The Sports Bra
2512 Northeast BroadwayA historic bar dedicated to women's sports. The only one in the world!
Great coffee within walking distance to the house. They also have yummy bagel sandwiches.
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seven virtues coffee roaster
3538 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat coffee within walking distance to the house. They also have yummy bagel sandwiches.
Another great coffee shop to check out for coffee lovers.
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Good Coffee
4747 SE Division StAnother great coffee shop to check out for coffee lovers.
Delicious cocktails and great food. Cute date spot.
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Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdDelicious cocktails and great food. Cute date spot.
The Matador
1438 NW 23rd Ave21+ Mexican food spot
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StAnother great Medditerreanian spot
Deep dedication to sustainability and high-quality ingredients
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveDeep dedication to sustainability and high-quality ingredients
The Fireside
801 NW 23rd AveGreat craft cocktails and food. Perfect date spot.
City State Diner
128 NE 28th AveGreat place for brunch
Delicious soft-serve ice cream and cheese plates.
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Cheese & Crack Snack Shop
22 SE 28th AveDelicious soft-serve ice cream and cheese plates.
Homegrown Smoker
8638 N Lombard StVegan BBQ
Moberi
3646 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardBest acai bowls and smoothies in town!
Cibo
3539 SE Division StGreat Italian food and pizza close to the house.
Gluten-free, organic vegetarian fare & drinks are served all day in a homey spot with vintage furniture.
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Harlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdGluten-free, organic vegetarian fare & drinks are served all day in a homey spot with vintage furniture.
Best fried chicken sandwich in town (in my opinion). Located a little over a mile from the house!
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Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StBest fried chicken sandwich in town (in my opinion). Located a little over a mile from the house!
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StInfamous Southern cuisine in Portland, Or.
Redwood is an easygoing New American restaurant & bar on in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland. With a warm decor, plus happy-hour food & brunch.
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Redwood
7915 SE Stark StRedwood is an easygoing New American restaurant & bar on in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland. With a warm decor, plus happy-hour food & brunch.
A stylish neighborhood eatery earns buzz for its creative take on American classics & craft cocktails. Also has a great brunch on weekends.
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The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StA stylish neighborhood eatery earns buzz for its creative take on American classics & craft cocktails. Also has a great brunch on weekends.
Portland's dessert oasis since 2001, serving up the city's best macarons, chocolates and patisserie. Awarded world's best champagne and sparkling wine list. Now with a late night vending machine option!
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Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StPortland's dessert oasis since 2001, serving up the city's best macarons, chocolates and patisserie. Awarded world's best champagne and sparkling wine list. Now with a late night vending machine option!
Nightlife
CC Slaughters Nightclub and Lounge
219 NW Davis StGay bar with drag and dancing.
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison StMusic venue and dance club.
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StMusic venue
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StMusic venue
Goodfoot Pub & Lounge
2845 SE Stark StLive music and dancing
Goth, industrial, new wave music, and dancing.
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The Coffin Club (previously known as Lovecraft Bar)
421 SE Grand AveGoth, industrial, new wave music, and dancing.
Scandals
1125 SW Harvey Milk StGay bar with fun nightlife scene
Your favorite lesbian dive bar. Check website for events that include queer country night, singles events, and dance parties.
Doc Marie’s
Your favorite lesbian dive bar. Check website for events that include queer country night, singles events, and dance parties.
Crush Bar
Fun queer bar with various events which are listed on the website and other socials.
Sissy Bar Portland
Gay bar with fun dance nights and drag performances.
Like an adult Disney haunted house. Definitely make reservations ahead of time. They have fun events throughout the year. Check website and socials for more information.
Raven's Manor
Like an adult Disney haunted house. Definitely make reservations ahead of time. They have fun events throughout the year. Check website and socials for more information.
Sightseeing
Pips & Bounce
833 SE Belmont StDonuts and ping-pong
Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveBeautiful garden to explore.
Great place for a little nature close to the city. Lots of hiking trails.
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Forest Park
Great place for a little nature close to the city. Lots of hiking trails.
Another beautiful spot to visit, extra pretty in the fall.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveAnother beautiful spot to visit, extra pretty in the fall.
An entire city block filled with books and gifts.
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StAn entire city block filled with books and gifts.
Beautiful and famous falls, located about 30 minutes outside of Portland.
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Multnomah Falls station
Beautiful and famous falls, located about 30 minutes outside of Portland.
Lots to explore and do. Once a month, OMSI hosts a 21+ night called OMSI After Dark.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveLots to explore and do. Once a month, OMSI hosts a 21+ night called OMSI After Dark.
Portland Axe Throwing
8409 N Lombard StFun spot to learn to throw axes!
An old-school movie theater that was built in the 1930s.
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StAn old-school movie theater that was built in the 1930s.
Glowing Greens
509 SW Taylor StGlow-in-the-dark mini golf
Rotating exhibits, check out their website for more info.
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I-Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveRotating exhibits, check out their website for more info.