Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveThe Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi AveMee-Sen Thai Eatery
3924 N Mississippi AveGreat grouping of food carts at the corner of Mississippi and Skidmore next to PROST.
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Koi Fusion Mississippi
4237 N Mississippi AveGreat grouping of food carts at the corner of Mississippi and Skidmore next to PROST.
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveGreat margs and tacos, usually a long line during peak hours.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StBarista
1725 NE Alberta StLots of space to sit and enjoy tea and kombucha
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Townshend's Alberta Street Teahouse
2223 NE Alberta StLots of space to sit and enjoy tea and kombucha
Townshend's Mississippi Ave Teahouse
3917 N Mississippi AveBamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveBest sushi
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StHarlow
3632 SE Hawthorne BlvdHealthy brunch
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan StpFriem Family Brewers
707 Portway AveAFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveGreat atmosphere and delicious menu!
Thai Peacock Restaurant
219 SW 9th Ave.Great reasonably priced thai.
La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StTacos!
Seastar Bakery
1603 NE Killingsworth Stsimple yummy breakfast
P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StLaidback brunch in a small grocery store.
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StGreat authentic chicken and rice dish.
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StHigh ceilings, a good flat white, bright and delicious.
A little sterile but they do matcha and all kinds of interesting teas. Great place to work with a computer, lots of outlets.
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Tea Bar
1615 NE Killingsworth StA little sterile but they do matcha and all kinds of interesting teas. Great place to work with a computer, lots of outlets.
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StThis place is busy but delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveMy favorite bar on Mississippi
Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveVendetta
4306 N Williams AveThe Box Social
3971 N Williams AveBye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StHolocene
1001 SE Morrison StDig A Pony
736 SE Grand AveRontoms
600 E Burnside StOn Sundays they have free music. Great patio.
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StCheck website for shows
The Liquor Store
Bar and music venue, has a photo booth ;)
The Sweet Hereafter
3326 SE Belmont StAlberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StGreat patio and live music, casual atmosphere.
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveExpatriate
5424 NE 30th AveHey Love
920 E Burnside StTrendy and moody place to get a craft cocktail.
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StCheck their music calendar, great acts come through here.
They make you your very own craft cocktail based on your desired flavors. A good spot for a date night. Many food options lie in the same neighborhood as well as a movie theater are all on the same block.
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Angel Face
14 NE 28th AveThey make you your very own craft cocktail based on your desired flavors. A good spot for a date night. Many food options lie in the same neighborhood as well as a movie theater are all on the same block.
Bar, soaking, restaurant, movie theater, live music... a great, casual place for a rainy day.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveBar, soaking, restaurant, movie theater, live music... a great, casual place for a rainy day.
Either/Or
4003 N Williams AveCoffee / drinks / not too far away.
Parks & Nature
Overlook Park
Many different trails set under trees not far outside of the city.
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Iphaki yomduliya
Many different trails set under trees not far outside of the city.
Pier Park
Pier ParkNext to skate park and disc golf.
Multnomah Falls station
easy to see waterfall
Horsetail Falls
Check out alltrails.com for more waterfall hikes.
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveInternational Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveNude beach - there are more conservative beaches before you hit this one (if you prefer). You'll see parking for these along the way. Be sure to stop at the general store after you cross the bridge onto Sauvie to get a parking pass, I think they're $5.
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Collin's Beach (clothing optional)
Northwest Reeder RoadNude beach - there are more conservative beaches before you hit this one (if you prefer). You'll see parking for these along the way. Be sure to stop at the general store after you cross the bridge onto Sauvie to get a parking pass, I think they're $5.
Cathedral Park
iconic blue bridge and photo location in St. Johns
Rooster Rock State Park Trail
Rooster Rock State Park TrailEssentials
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StNew Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveWhole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StShopping
Sunlan Lighting Inc
3901 N Mississippi AveStop in, the owner is a trip.
Isifunda sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StHUGE bookstore
Red Light Clothing Exchange
3590 SE Hawthorne BlvdVintage and costume shop
House of Vintage
3315 SE Hawthorne BlvdBeacon Sound
2730 SE Grand AveRecord store
Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveRecord shop
Blue Moon Camera & Machine
8417 N Lombard Stvintage camera retailer,
Citizen Ruth
1416 Northeast Alberta StreetCargo
81 SE Yamhill StTender Loving Empire
525 NW 23rd AvePorch Light
225 NW 11th AveVein of Gold
6517 North Interstate AvenueEntertainment & Activities
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveHollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdLaurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StGetting Around
car2go Portland
220 NW 8th AveSign up online and unlock nearby smart cars with your phone.
same idea as car2go - download the app to get started
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ReachNow - Car & Ride Sharing
same idea as car2go - download the app to get started
Download the TRIMET app on your phone to purchase tickets easily. You can also purchase your ticket at the station. The closest one is located on Interstate and Skidmore St. Your ticket works for the MAX, the bus and the streetcar for the amount of time it's valid.
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TriMet Ticket Office
701 SW 6th AveDownload the TRIMET app on your phone to purchase tickets easily. You can also purchase your ticket at the station. The closest one is located on Interstate and Skidmore St. Your ticket works for the MAX, the bus and the streetcar for the amount of time it's valid.