Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Ken's Artisan Bakery
338 NW 21st AveAmazing pastries and it's only a block away.
Warm staff, adorable space, delicious coffee. A true coffeehouse.
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Sterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st AveWarm staff, adorable space, delicious coffee. A true coffeehouse.
Ask for John or Mario at the bar. Best bartenders in the NW neighborhood. Fantastic french food but don't feel obligated to eat.
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St. Jack
1610 NW 23rd AveAsk for John or Mario at the bar. Best bartenders in the NW neighborhood. Fantastic french food but don't feel obligated to eat.
A European style cafe of your pinterest dreams. Norwegian food with an old world twist.
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Maurice
921 SW Oak StA European style cafe of your pinterest dreams. Norwegian food with an old world twist.
A 'speakeasy' that is trending right now, found in the basement on the other side of Clyde Common. Great drinks and fresh oysters.
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Pépé le Moko
407 SW 10th AveA 'speakeasy' that is trending right now, found in the basement on the other side of Clyde Common. Great drinks and fresh oysters.
Amazing cocktails and one of the best happy hours in town. It's Vietnamese.
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Fish Sauce
407 NW 17th AveAmazing cocktails and one of the best happy hours in town. It's Vietnamese.
My absolute favorite lunch and weekend brunch spot in town. They also serve a great dinner but I would suggest a leisurely lunch to sip wine and consume copious amounts of charcuterie.
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Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington StMy absolute favorite lunch and weekend brunch spot in town. They also serve a great dinner but I would suggest a leisurely lunch to sip wine and consume copious amounts of charcuterie.
Modern Asian. Vegan? Paleo? Gluten-free? None of the above? The food (Top Chef Gregory Gourdet) is amazing and it's the only place in town with a rooftop deck on the 14th floor.
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StModern Asian. Vegan? Paleo? Gluten-free? None of the above? The food (Top Chef Gregory Gourdet) is amazing and it's the only place in town with a rooftop deck on the 14th floor.
Here's the secret: Skip to the front of the line and buy pints + cones and make it at home. WAY better than waiting in line for 45+ minutes for the same thing. And they give samples of everything.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StHere's the secret: Skip to the front of the line and buy pints + cones and make it at home. WAY better than waiting in line for 45+ minutes for the same thing. And they give samples of everything.
Great burgers + homemade pies + breakfast through late night. Modern diner meets bar?
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TILT
1355 NW Everett StGreat burgers + homemade pies + breakfast through late night. Modern diner meets bar?
Great coffee, no wi-fi... you're meant to enjoy the experience.
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Barista
1725 NE Alberta StGreat coffee, no wi-fi... you're meant to enjoy the experience.
Toast & Pho in Portland
103 Northwest 21st AvenueGet your pho fix here! Simple, family run.
The sister restaurant to the original Broder in SE. Expect less lines and just as delicious food. Scandinavian and perfectly portioned. Breakfast through dinner, I would suggest doing brunch!
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Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueThe sister restaurant to the original Broder in SE. Expect less lines and just as delicious food. Scandinavian and perfectly portioned. Breakfast through dinner, I would suggest doing brunch!
Counter service ramen, fried chicken buns (omg), an always delicious seasonal salad, among other delights.
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Boke Bowl
1200 NW 18th AveCounter service ramen, fried chicken buns (omg), an always delicious seasonal salad, among other delights.
Make a full evening out of Ox. Worth the probable wait.... there is a bar specifically designed for patrons waiting for a dinner table where you can consume copious amounts of oysters.
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OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdMake a full evening out of Ox. Worth the probable wait.... there is a bar specifically designed for patrons waiting for a dinner table where you can consume copious amounts of oysters.
Portland institution. Russian fare and horseradish vodka. So much fun and delicious. Great late night happy hour as well.
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Kachka
960 SE 11th AvePortland institution. Russian fare and horseradish vodka. So much fun and delicious. Great late night happy hour as well.
Luce
2140 E Burnside StPasta and wine for lunch!!!!! Simple and elegant.
MUST GO HERE. The best chicken and rice you'll ever have. Go for lunch.
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Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StMUST GO HERE. The best chicken and rice you'll ever have. Go for lunch.
Pollo Norte
2935 NE Glisan StRotisserie chicken for days.
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StCheck out their Instagram.
DAME
2930 NE Killingsworth StOven and Shaker
1134 NW Everett StWood fired pizza! Great salads.
Proper English breakfast, football matches, in a cozy, modern environment. So amazing!
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The Toffee Club
1006 SE Hawthorne BlvdProper English breakfast, football matches, in a cozy, modern environment. So amazing!
Essentials
All your basic groceries can be found here and it's very affordable.
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Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StAll your basic groceries can be found here and it's very affordable.
Large grocery and retail store (part of Kroger family). They will have anything you may have forgotten.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdLarge grocery and retail store (part of Kroger family). They will have anything you may have forgotten.
Support local! Great wine selection, ready to go food and all your natural/organic needs.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StSupport local! Great wine selection, ready to go food and all your natural/organic needs.
Higher end grocery store that is impeccably curated. Excellent meat selection, fresh seafood, beautiful produce, fresh pasta.
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City Market NW
735 NW 21st AveHigher end grocery store that is impeccably curated. Excellent meat selection, fresh seafood, beautiful produce, fresh pasta.
Scandinavian wellness center. Sauna and relax for a couple hours. Call ahead to make a reservation. So relaxing.
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Loyly
3525 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdScandinavian wellness center. Sauna and relax for a couple hours. Call ahead to make a reservation. So relaxing.
Everything Else
CorePower Yoga
844 SE Morrison StGet your fitness on at this rad studio.
Amazing produce, best food carts, great people watching. Every Saturday from 830-2.
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Portland Farmers Market - Office Location
240 N BroadwayAmazing produce, best food carts, great people watching. Every Saturday from 830-2.
Couch Park
551 NW 19th AveEnjoy the sun a bit (if it's out!)
Drinks & Nightlife
The chef is from Barcelona and the food is representative of that. You must go here.
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Ataula
The chef is from Barcelona and the food is representative of that. You must go here.
North 45 Pub
517 NW 21st AveGreat late night bar, excellent spirits selection.
Joe's Cellar
1332 Northwest 21st AvenueSuper dive bar. They do a good job at it.
Go early or go late, don't be surprised if there is a long wait. It is definitely worth it. Just be warned! Meant for spirit enthusiasts! A beautiful place.
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Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StGo early or go late, don't be surprised if there is a long wait. It is definitely worth it. Just be warned! Meant for spirit enthusiasts! A beautiful place.
BURGER INSTITUTION. Dimly lit, metal bar, but not scuzzy.
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Slow Bar
533 SE Grand AveBURGER INSTITUTION. Dimly lit, metal bar, but not scuzzy.
Shift Drinks
1200 SW Morrison StAmazingly fresh food and beautiful drinks
Kask
1215 SW Alder StOwners of Ox. Beau is the best bartender!
Owners of Beast - beautiful cocktail bar with exception Asian inspired drinking food that will blow your mind.
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Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveOwners of Beast - beautiful cocktail bar with exception Asian inspired drinking food that will blow your mind.
Rum Club
720 SE Sandy BlvdAmazing cocktail bar.
Muse Winebar
2264 NW Raleigh StWell designed and well curated wine bar.
Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd AvePortland's oldest bar. Table side Spanish Coffees!
Beautiful urban winery. Affordable glass pours, good for meeting friends. Casual, comfortable.
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ENSO Winery
1416 SE Stark StBeautiful urban winery. Affordable glass pours, good for meeting friends. Casual, comfortable.
Shopping
Gem Set Love (formerly Gilt)
720 NW 23rd AveBeautiful jewelry and very original.
Book selection to end all book selections. You can spend hours here browsing new and used titles.
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StBook selection to end all book selections. You can spend hours here browsing new and used titles.
Great shopping both men's and women's. Casual, trendy, legit shoe selection.
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Lizard Lounge
1323 NW Irving StGreat shopping both men's and women's. Casual, trendy, legit shoe selection.
Tom Boy style for chicks! Rad store, bar and swings inside the store! Amazing customer service. Affordable.
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Wildfang
404 SW 10th AveTom Boy style for chicks! Rad store, bar and swings inside the store! Amazing customer service. Affordable.
Sightseeing
Check out the hundreds of varietal of roses in the summer time. If it's clear you'll have a great view of Mt. Hood.
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveCheck out the hundreds of varietal of roses in the summer time. If it's clear you'll have a great view of Mt. Hood.
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdWalk, jog, hike. City park at it's finest.
Walk from the apartment down across the Steel Bridge and loop around the East Bank Esplanade. Great photo opportunities and a chace to reconnect with nature in the city.
Steel Bridge Lower Deck
Steel Bridge Lower DeckWalk from the apartment down across the Steel Bridge and loop around the East Bank Esplanade. Great photo opportunities and a chace to reconnect with nature in the city.
21st Avenue Bicycles
918 Northwest 21st AvenueRent bikes just around the corner!
If you can handle it, get up really early and watch the sunrise over the mountain!
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrIf you can handle it, get up really early and watch the sunrise over the mountain!
If you have a car, I would highly recommend driving across the St. Johns bridge and checking out Cathedral park. Great photo opportunities and cool views. The bridge is stunning.
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Cathedral Park
If you have a car, I would highly recommend driving across the St. Johns bridge and checking out Cathedral park. Great photo opportunities and cool views. The bridge is stunning.
Arts & Culture
I-Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StWatch the Timbers (MLS Soccer) or Thorns play!