PORTLAND
EAT
Restaurants, cafes, donut shops, etc.
The Tabor Burger with bacon jam. Yes, I said bacon jam. Don't worry, they sell it in jars so you can take some home with you! Don't know what else to say except that I have dreams about this burger.
Open 11-11, Sundays 10-11.
Happy Hour 3-5:30 M-F
Brunch on the weekends
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Tabor Tavern
5325 E Burnside StThe Tabor Burger with bacon jam. Yes, I said bacon jam. Don't worry, they sell it in jars so you can take some home with you! Don't know what else to say except that I have dreams about this burger.
Open 11-11, Sundays 10-11.
Happy Hour 3-5:30 M-F
Brunch on the weekends
Because Voodoo Donuts are not worth the hype. These are good donuts. Open 8am - 8pm or until they sell out.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StBecause Voodoo Donuts are not worth the hype. These are good donuts. Open 8am - 8pm or until they sell out.
Seriously great nachos and margaritas. If you're into that sort of thing. Then take a stroll down NE 28th for some people watching and looking in of windows.
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The Matador
1438 NW 23rd AveSeriously great nachos and margaritas. If you're into that sort of thing. Then take a stroll down NE 28th for some people watching and looking in of windows.
I love Donuts! So I'm fortunate Portland has so many options. Doe has the best selection of flavors by far. It's an all vegan shop so no cream in your coffee but try oat milk instead. The donuts melt in your mouth but it's the packaging that will win you over. These little boxes you'll want to keep!
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Doe Donuts
4110 Northeast Sandy BoulevardI love Donuts! So I'm fortunate Portland has so many options. Doe has the best selection of flavors by far. It's an all vegan shop so no cream in your coffee but try oat milk instead. The donuts melt in your mouth but it's the packaging that will win you over. These little boxes you'll want to keep!
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveWood fired pizzas! So good!
Luce
2140 E Burnside StSuper cute small restaurant with excellent Italian food.
Great sushi and cocktails. They have a happy hour menu too.
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveGreat sushi and cocktails. They have a happy hour menu too.
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StOne of the best restaurants in Portland. Expect a wait.
Russian inspired brunch, lunch, dinner and late night! Great interior decor.
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Kachka
960 SE 11th AveRussian inspired brunch, lunch, dinner and late night! Great interior decor.
This is a Portland must! 3 tacos (all options are fantastic), housemade chips with quacamole and salsa and a house margarita with chili salt rim. Done! Outside seating available.
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¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardThis is a Portland must! 3 tacos (all options are fantastic), housemade chips with quacamole and salsa and a house margarita with chili salt rim. Done! Outside seating available.
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StPrix Fix menu for dining and a market. Mmmmmm...
It's unique thats for sure! Each table has a built in table top griddle, order your toppings and create your own pancakes masterpieces.
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Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StIt's unique thats for sure! Each table has a built in table top griddle, order your toppings and create your own pancakes masterpieces.
Sivalai | Thai Restaurant
4806 SE Stark StThai Food! Mmmm....
Oly's Pizza
5425 E Burnside StPizza shop. Super amazing crew!
German bakery and cafe with delicious pretzels and pastries. Try the Bavarian Croissant. You're welcome. :)
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Fressen Artisan Bakery and Cafe
7075 NE Glisan StGerman bakery and cafe with delicious pretzels and pastries. Try the Bavarian Croissant. You're welcome. :)
East Glisan Pizza Lounge
8001 NE Glisan StPizzaaaaaa!!!
East Side Deli on Hawthorne
4626 SE Hawthorne BlvdGet your sandwich fix!
Zach's Shack
4611 SE Hawthorne BlvdHot dogs with a full bar and a back patio.
Kure Juice Bar
4380 SE Hawthorne BlvdHealthy food and juice bar.
Great Restaurant with a large attached lounge with pool table.
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The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StGreat Restaurant with a large attached lounge with pool table.
Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
8005 SE Stark StLebanese food! Deliciousness.
Mexican food with a pretty outdoor patio,
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Pepino's Mexican Grill - Hawthorne
3832 SE Hawthorne BlvdMexican food with a pretty outdoor patio,
Paradox Cafe
3439 SE Belmont StTiny vegan cafe!
Welcome to the neighborhood you cute little pizzeria one block from my house. I heart you!
Blind Onion Pizza & Pub - Belmont
Welcome to the neighborhood you cute little pizzeria one block from my house. I heart you!
TREES + NATURE
My favorite green spaces aka parks
Beautiful shady park with winding trails and a duck pond. Great spot to picnic and people watch. Walk around to see all the giant trees bloom in spring or turn brilliant colors in fall. Its even nice during the rainy season, just take an umbrella or do like the locals and just get wet. The surrounding Laurelhurst neighborhood has some of the best old Portland homes to admire.
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Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StBeautiful shady park with winding trails and a duck pond. Great spot to picnic and people watch. Walk around to see all the giant trees bloom in spring or turn brilliant colors in fall. Its even nice during the rainy season, just take an umbrella or do like the locals and just get wet. The surrounding Laurelhurst neighborhood has some of the best old Portland homes to admire.
Its a forest, in the city. Lots of joggers jogging and hikers hiking the endless trails. Don't get lost!
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Ipharki yomdiliya
Its a forest, in the city. Lots of joggers jogging and hikers hiking the endless trails. Don't get lost!
Viewing the sunset from the top of Mt Tabor park is one of my favorite Portland activities. Its a quick walk from the house and so worth it! Portland locals can be spotted stair-running early in the mornings like lunatics. If you like nature and and trees and hiking, go check out Mt Tabor.
Mt. Tabor Park
Viewing the sunset from the top of Mt Tabor park is one of my favorite Portland activities. Its a quick walk from the house and so worth it! Portland locals can be spotted stair-running early in the mornings like lunatics. If you like nature and and trees and hiking, go check out Mt Tabor.
ESSENTIALS
Groceries and essentials.
A smaller chain of specialty grocery stores carrying local and sustainable foods. They have a great selection and the best of everything. This is where I go to get the freshest produce and meats. They also have fun things like truffle mustard and specialty items you cant find other places. Go hungry, they give out samples!
Open 7 days a week from 8am - 10pm
https://www.newseasonsmarket.com/our-stores/hawthorne
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveA smaller chain of specialty grocery stores carrying local and sustainable foods. They have a great selection and the best of everything. This is where I go to get the freshest produce and meats. They also have fun things like truffle mustard and specialty items you cant find other places. Go hungry, they give out samples!
Open 7 days a week from 8am - 10pm
https://www.newseasonsmarket.com/our-stores/hawthorne
This is a nicer QFC and the closest grocery store to the house. This is where you can go for everyday essentials.
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QFC
6411 SE Milwaukie AveThis is a nicer QFC and the closest grocery store to the house. This is where you can go for everyday essentials.
Mt. Tabor Fine Wines
4316 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat wine shop with lots of Oregon wine options.
Hip modern wine shop, walkable from the house. Wine tastings at their sidewalk tables.
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Ardor Natural Wines
4243 Southeast Belmont StreetHip modern wine shop, walkable from the house. Wine tastings at their sidewalk tables.
Your BIG grocery store with everything including pharmacy.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdYour BIG grocery store with everything including pharmacy.
Coin op laundromat. They take cards too of course.
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Belmont Eco Laundry
4725 SE Belmont StCoin op laundromat. They take cards too of course.
Jae's Market
4735 SE Belmont StNeighborhood mini market.
Shell
5820 Northeast Glisan StreetShell gas station with mini mart.
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6007 Northeast Glisan Street76 gas station woohoo!
Hawthorne Liquor Store
4638 SE Hawthorne BlvdNearest liquor store.
Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdBakery + pastries
ENTERTAINMENT
n. Something that amuses, pleases, or diverts, especially a performance or show.
An old high school turned fun house! There's a music venue with a few spots to get food and drinks including a rooftop bar with a great sunset watching vantage point, but only on the good weather days. The rest is open 7 days a week and hours depend on the event. Check the website for shows.
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Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StAn old high school turned fun house! There's a music venue with a few spots to get food and drinks including a rooftop bar with a great sunset watching vantage point, but only on the good weather days. The rest is open 7 days a week and hours depend on the event. Check the website for shows.
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StGreat music venue and outdoor bar area.
Gigantic arcade with 2 full bars and a Tesla Coil. Yeah. I said Tesla Coil.
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QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne BlvdGigantic arcade with 2 full bars and a Tesla Coil. Yeah. I said Tesla Coil.
Movie theater with attached cafe serving beer wine and food.
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdMovie theater with attached cafe serving beer wine and food.
Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StMovies. In a Theater. Movie Theater.
Keeping Portland Weird every second and fourth Sunday of the month 11AM - 4PM. Admission is free. You're welcome.
The Zymoglyphic Museum
6225 SE Alder StKeeping Portland Weird every second and fourth Sunday of the month 11AM - 4PM. Admission is free. You're welcome.
SHOP
Good places to buy stuff but also just cool places to check out.
The quintessential Portland tourist destination. A city of books. It really is worth going.
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Isixeko sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StThe quintessential Portland tourist destination. A city of books. It really is worth going.
Portland Saturday Market started in 1974 and is the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States. Until Covid. Hoping it comes back soon!
Lots of handmade arts and crafts, food and music.
Open weekends from March - Dec
Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 4:30pm
http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com
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I-Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyPortland Saturday Market started in 1974 and is the largest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States. Until Covid. Hoping it comes back soon!
Lots of handmade arts and crafts, food and music.
Open weekends from March - Dec
Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 11am - 4:30pm
http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com
Gifts and home goods shop filled with objects that are at once beautiful and purposeful, with an emphasis on natural materials and thoughtful craftsmanship.
PILLAR
4252 SE Belmont StGifts and home goods shop filled with objects that are at once beautiful and purposeful, with an emphasis on natural materials and thoughtful craftsmanship.
A warehouse sized vintage shop. A little bit of everything and lots of it. A ton of vintage Levi's.
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House of Vintage
3315 SE Hawthorne BlvdA warehouse sized vintage shop. A little bit of everything and lots of it. A ton of vintage Levi's.
Exiled Records
4628 SE Hawthorne BlvdRecords. In a shop. Record Shop.
IMBIBE
Bars and late night spots.
Note: Bars in Portland have food too.
A very Portland experience. Super hip vibe, dark and swanky, well stocked bar with great house cocktails, and delicious vegan menu. Plus an outdoor patio!
Open from noon to 2am.
http://hereafterpdx.com
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The Sweet Hereafter
3326 SE Belmont StA very Portland experience. Super hip vibe, dark and swanky, well stocked bar with great house cocktails, and delicious vegan menu. Plus an outdoor patio!
Open from noon to 2am.
http://hereafterpdx.com
Excellent food, cocktails and wine. A very Portland vibe.
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Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdExcellent food, cocktails and wine. A very Portland vibe.
This is a newly opened neighborhood secret. Great cocktails, wine and interesting sharable snacks. Try the charcuterie board or go for the cheeseburger , it's perfection! Don't be discouraged if the tables are full, there's a huge covered patio through the back door with a lot more seating.
Bellwether Bar
6031 Southeast Stark StreetThis is a newly opened neighborhood secret. Great cocktails, wine and interesting sharable snacks. Try the charcuterie board or go for the cheeseburger , it's perfection! Don't be discouraged if the tables are full, there's a huge covered patio through the back door with a lot more seating.
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StIrish pub.
Beer focused bottle shop and bar with tons of taps!
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Belmont Station
4500 SE Stark StBeer focused bottle shop and bar with tons of taps!
YOGA + SPAS + TREATMENTS
Yoga studios, Day spas, Nail salons, Public pools
Finnish sauna facilities with spa services. Currently offering private sauna rental only, spa service appointments are available.
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Loyly Sauna Southeast
2713 SE 21st AveFinnish sauna facilities with spa services. Currently offering private sauna rental only, spa service appointments are available.
Dosha Salon Spa Hawthorne
3490 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat day spa that smells amazing!
A healing pool, fitness club, yoga studio, and spa with panoramic views and abundant greenery.
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Knot Springs Social Club
33 NE 3rd AveA healing pool, fitness club, yoga studio, and spa with panoramic views and abundant greenery.
Natural medicine and preventative wellness all under one roof. Classic spa services, fitness classes, sauna, naturopathic services, acupuncture and nutrition.
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Root Whole Body
2122 NW Quimby StNatural medicine and preventative wellness all under one roof. Classic spa services, fitness classes, sauna, naturopathic services, acupuncture and nutrition.
Great indoor public pool for swimming laps or taking classes.
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Mt Scott Community Center & Indoor Pool
5530 SE 72nd AveGreat indoor public pool for swimming laps or taking classes.
Plumeria Nails & Spa
1512 NE BroadwayLooking for a quality mani/pedi, they do a nice job.
YAME Nails & Spa
6730 SE Foster RdTreat your self to a spa mani-pedi!
Yoga Bhoga
4220 Southeast Belmont StreetYoga and pilates. Drop ins welcome!
Bright 2nd floor yoga studio with lots of live plants.
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Yoga Refuge
7831 SE Stark StBright 2nd floor yoga studio with lots of live plants.