Hannah’s Guidebook
Food scene
Batter Griddle & Drinkery
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StClyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar
5474 NE Sandy BlvdFire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th AveGrand Central Bakery - Hawthorne cafe
2230 SE Hawthorne BlvdLaughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveNectar Cafe
1925 NE 42nd AveFriendly, quiet, vegan breakfast cafe. Open early!
Ohana Hawaiian Cafe
6320 NE Sandy BlvdClose-by Hawaiian cafe.
Pho An Sandy
6236 NE Sandy BlvdClose-by pho (noodle soup).
Cuốn - Vietnamese Street Food
600 SW 4th AveMy favorite pho in town!
Pizzeria Otto
6708 NE Sandy BlvdClose-by pizza shop.
Rocking pizza shop with multiple locations! Buy a whole pizza or by the slice. Includes gluten free and vegan pizzas.
Sizzle Pie Hollywood District
4144 NE Sandy BlvdRocking pizza shop with multiple locations! Buy a whole pizza or by the slice. Includes gluten free and vegan pizzas.
Local favorite full of odd ice cream flavors. Includes vegan ice cream!
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StLocal favorite full of odd ice cream flavors. Includes vegan ice cream!
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StPok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StEb & Bean Local Organic Frozen Yogurt (NE)
1425 NE BroadwayMissionary Chocolates
2712 NE Glisan StBest. Chocolate. Truffles. Ever. (In my opinion)
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveOne building, many great restaurants.
Definitely a place to go. Snazzy restaurant on the too floor of one of the tallest buildings in Portland. Not that expensive, but still very nice.
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Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveDefinitely a place to go. Snazzy restaurant on the too floor of one of the tallest buildings in Portland. Not that expensive, but still very nice.
THE place to go for gluten free magic. A gluten free (and vegan) bakery and coffeeshop that is a local staple.
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New Cascadia Traditional
2502 Southeast Division StreetTHE place to go for gluten free magic. A gluten free (and vegan) bakery and coffeeshop that is a local staple.
Best Cuban food around! Often busy, so plan to wait or go at a less busy time.
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Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StBest Cuban food around! Often busy, so plan to wait or go at a less busy time.
Coffee
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StPip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StPrince Coffee
2181 NW Nicolai StJim & Patty's Coffee People
4951 NE Fremont StA trademark portland favorite. Multiple locations!
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StA trademark portland favorite. Multiple locations!
Nossa Familia Coffee
2007 SE Division StKainos Coffee
6633 NE Sandy BlvdClose-by coffees and small bites.
Ben & Esther's Bagels and Deli
1800 NE Sandy BlvdClose-by quick breakfast cafe!
My favorite local coffee shop. Friendly, inclusive, relaxing, and allergen-friendly, not to mention some of the BEST coffee I've had. Also, it is right next to Mt Tabor! A good place to explore.
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Rain or Shine Coffee House
5941 SE Division StMy favorite local coffee shop. Friendly, inclusive, relaxing, and allergen-friendly, not to mention some of the BEST coffee I've had. Also, it is right next to Mt Tabor! A good place to explore.
Fun!
Lumberyard MTB
2700 NE 82nd AveIndoor biking and bike service.
Ambassador Restaurant & Lounge
4744 NE Sandy BlvdQuirky family-friendly karaoke.
So many natural gems, stones, and jewelry! Sure to spend an hour or 2 here.
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Ed's House of Gems
7712 NE Sandy BlvdSo many natural gems, stones, and jewelry! Sure to spend an hour or 2 here.
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdSo many indie films!
DIY Bar
3522 N Vancouver AveCrafts for adults.
The independant book store of Portland. Plan to spend at least a few hours here (if you like books). They also have coffee!
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Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside StreetThe independant book store of Portland. Plan to spend at least a few hours here (if you like books). They also have coffee!
Glowing Greens
509 SW Taylor StMini golf!
Avalon Theatre
3451 SE Belmont StArcade for adults!
Helium Comedy Club
1510 SE 9th AveThe place for comedy shows.
Voicebox
734 SE 6th AveRent a whole room for karaoke!
If you can't make it downtown, you can see a smaller Powell's on the east side of the river.
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Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdIf you can't make it downtown, you can see a smaller Powell's on the east side of the river.
Bar, arcade, bowling, ping pong, karaoke, and great food in the top of a mall!
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Punch Bowl Social Portland
340 SW Morrison StBar, arcade, bowling, ping pong, karaoke, and great food in the top of a mall!
A beautiful place to spend hours exploring! So many flowers, plants, architecture, and sights.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA beautiful place to spend hours exploring! So many flowers, plants, architecture, and sights.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdIt's a zoo up in here!!
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayA quiet amusement park, but a popular skating rink! 🛼
Neighborhoods
A small area with restaurants, coffee, bars, and live music!
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueA small area with restaurants, coffee, bars, and live music!
Neighborhood with many unique places to eat and small independant retail stores. Also home of Alberta's Last Thursday street fair in the summer.
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Alberta Arts District
Neighborhood with many unique places to eat and small independant retail stores. Also home of Alberta's Last Thursday street fair in the summer.
A stretch that is home to many vintage stores, plant shops, and book stores.
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Hawthorne
A stretch that is home to many vintage stores, plant shops, and book stores.
Northeast 28th Avenue
Northeast 28th AvenueFood Food Food Food Food. That's about it.
Sightseeing
NE Portland's tallest lookout. You can see i205 heading to Washington, the Columbia River, Mt Hood, and Mt St Helens.
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Ikhaya Lendalo le-Rocky Butte
3102 NE Rocky Butte RdNE Portland's tallest lookout. You can see i205 heading to Washington, the Columbia River, Mt Hood, and Mt St Helens.
Placed atop of a dormant volcano within city limits is Portland's water reservoirs, lots of parks, summer derby races, and incredible views of downtown. Right next to Rain or Shine coffee shop. Grab a coffee and go on a good walk!
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Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborPlaced atop of a dormant volcano within city limits is Portland's water reservoirs, lots of parks, summer derby races, and incredible views of downtown. Right next to Rain or Shine coffee shop. Grab a coffee and go on a good walk!
Hiking, hiking, and more hiking, but in town! Within Forest Park, you can walk to Pittock Mansion, Witch's Castle, many others, or just straight through! Only a 25 minute drive from my house!
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Forest Park NW PDX Entrance
4099 NW Thurman StHiking, hiking, and more hiking, but in town! Within Forest Park, you can walk to Pittock Mansion, Witch's Castle, many others, or just straight through! Only a 25 minute drive from my house!