Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Great little place with more unique menu items than your standard Pad Thai fare. A short walk from my house.
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Drunken Noodle
5907 N Lombard StGreat little place with more unique menu items than your standard Pad Thai fare. A short walk from my house.
Awesome family owned taqueria. Plentiful portions and cheap! Highly recommend the crispy taco plate! It is great for take out.
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Rose City Taqueria
7007 N Fessenden StAwesome family owned taqueria. Plentiful portions and cheap! Highly recommend the crispy taco plate! It is great for take out.
Darcy's Restaurant & Bar
4804 N Lombard StI like to come here for their chicken fried steak.
Closest food cart pod. My go-to cart there is Chowdah's.
Heavenly grilled cheese sandwiches. The Parmesan crusted bread is a nice touch, and you can't beat the price. Their soups are amazing too, perfect for a rainy day lunch.
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The St Johns Beer Porch
7316 N Lombard StClosest food cart pod. My go-to cart there is Chowdah's.
Heavenly grilled cheese sandwiches. The Parmesan crusted bread is a nice touch, and you can't beat the price. Their soups are amazing too, perfect for a rainy day lunch.
Newer Italian eatery in St. John’s. Sprung from a food cart, it is now a brick and mortar, and is housed in what was formerly an old mechanic’s shop. Fresh pasta, sandwiches, meatballs as big as your fist! They source from local farmers and vendors. Open kitchen so you can see what’s cookin’. Garage style doors open to patio.
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Gabagool
7955 N Lombard StNewer Italian eatery in St. John’s. Sprung from a food cart, it is now a brick and mortar, and is housed in what was formerly an old mechanic’s shop. Fresh pasta, sandwiches, meatballs as big as your fist! They source from local farmers and vendors. Open kitchen so you can see what’s cookin’. Garage style doors open to patio.
Entertainment & Activities
Cheap, first-run movies served with pizza, beer and wine.
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St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StCheap, first-run movies served with pizza, beer and wine.
Touted as the most beautiful and challenging disc golf course in the metro area.
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Pier Park Disc Golf Course
9100 N Bruce AveTouted as the most beautiful and challenging disc golf course in the metro area.
North Portland Yoga
Serene space to practice.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6903 N Lombard StParks & Nature
Closest place to enjoy sandy shores. This park sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Beautiful spot to wade in the water, sunbathe, and people-and-dog watch.
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Kelley Point Park
North Kelly Point Park RoadClosest place to enjoy sandy shores. This park sits at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Beautiful spot to wade in the water, sunbathe, and people-and-dog watch.
Amazing view of Portland from atop this dormant volcano. A beloved summertime tradition is to watch the Soapbox Derby here. It is quite the spectacle to see the 40 + hand-built coaster cars race down the curves of Mt. Tabor.
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StAmazing view of Portland from atop this dormant volcano. A beloved summertime tradition is to watch the Soapbox Derby here. It is quite the spectacle to see the 40 + hand-built coaster cars race down the curves of Mt. Tabor.
Explore the 80 miles of trails and over 5,000 acres of Forest Park. It's one of the largest urban parks in the United States! Easy access across the St. John's Bridge.
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Iphaki yomduliya
Explore the 80 miles of trails and over 5,000 acres of Forest Park. It's one of the largest urban parks in the United States! Easy access across the St. John's Bridge.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveFred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StOne stop shopping pioneer!
Longtime family-owned butcher. Grab a pepperoni stick while you browse the large selection of premium beef, pork and poultry. And yes, I consider bacon to be an essential item. The staff is super knowledgeable and very friendly.
Western Meat Market
4707 N Lombard StLongtime family-owned butcher. Grab a pepperoni stick while you browse the large selection of premium beef, pork and poultry. And yes, I consider bacon to be an essential item. The staff is super knowledgeable and very friendly.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous park underneath the majestic St. John's bridge. My absolute favorite view in Portland. Concerts and the Portland Jazz Festival in the summertime.
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Cathedral Park
Gorgeous park underneath the majestic St. John's bridge. My absolute favorite view in Portland. Concerts and the Portland Jazz Festival in the summertime.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive bar on the main drag in St. John's with surprisingly authentic and delicious Japanese menu items. Try the Agedashi tofu!
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Slim's Restaurant & Lounge
8635 N Lombard StDive bar on the main drag in St. John's with surprisingly authentic and delicious Japanese menu items. Try the Agedashi tofu!
Occidental Brewing Company
6635 N Baltimore AveStrange but wonderful bar where you can play pool or ping pong, and lounge in the huge back patio that has a “basement of That 70’s Show” feel to it, despite being outdoors. Best part is that no one seems to know about this treasure, and you often have the place to yourself. Relax in one of the oversized salmon-hued booths and soak up the ambiance.
Marie's
8727 N Lombard StStrange but wonderful bar where you can play pool or ping pong, and lounge in the huge back patio that has a “basement of That 70’s Show” feel to it, despite being outdoors. Best part is that no one seems to know about this treasure, and you often have the place to yourself. Relax in one of the oversized salmon-hued booths and soak up the ambiance.