Ellen's Guidebook
Relax / recreation
Alberta Park
1905 Northeast Killingsworth StreetLoyly
3525 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLovely Scandinavian inspired sauna + spa.
Soak & sauna wonderland with a downtown view.
Spendy but amazing.
29 abantu bendawo batusa
Knot Springs Social Club
33 NE 3rd AveSoak & sauna wonderland with a downtown view.
Spendy but amazing.
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StBeautiful park with a duck pond
Mount Tabor
Quick hike or drive to the top with great views.
Neighborhood food /coffee
Our favorite WALKABLE places
Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry
808 NE Dekum StGreat coffee & pastries/food!
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StThe best Thai fried chicken & pork belly with a unique curry. Vegan curry also available.
156 abantu bendawo batusa
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StThe best Thai fried chicken & pork belly with a unique curry. Vegan curry also available.
Ranch PDX Woodlawn
1760 NE Dekum StAmazing deep dish pizza!
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StGreat brisket!
Weekend brunch is not busy.
Tough Luck
1771 NE Dekum StFun bar with shuffle board. Minors allowed until 8PM.
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StUnique Australian cafe. Good coffee & healthy food.
Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta StDelicious ramen!
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StGood coffee
P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StQuaint market & cafe. Tasty weekend brunch.
Shop
Zig Zag Wanderer
1476 NE Alberta StFun vintage store
Crafty Wonderland
808 SW 10th AveLocal artisan goods!
Red Sail
1723 NE Alberta StGift shop
Services/amenities
Urban laundry experience with a cafe, video games & a view!
103 abantu bendawo batusa
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StUrban laundry experience with a cafe, video games & a view!
Sightseeing
Cathedral Park
Beautiful park under the most beautiful bridge
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveBeautiful view & lots of roses
(May-October)
Portland Aerial Tram
3303 South Bond AvenueFood scene
Cathedral Coffee
7530 N Willamette BlvdGreat coffee & great space
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StLuc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveBroder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueDelicious Scandinavian fare in a cool space
Grain & Gristle
1473 NE Prescott StMaybe the best burger in Portland