Mary's Guidebook
Amazing Food
On the more expensive side, they have AMAZING Israeli food. Most are impressed.
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Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StOn the more expensive side, they have AMAZING Israeli food. Most are impressed.
Virtuous Pie
1126 SE Division StPlant-based pizza and ice cream!
If you’re looking for something extra fancy, they currently do meals some evenings. $70 for a two-person four course meal to go. Plant-based.
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Farm Spirit
1403 SE Morrison StIf you’re looking for something extra fancy, they currently do meals some evenings. $70 for a two-person four course meal to go. Plant-based.
Kachka
960 SE 11th AveDelicious food and drinks and very nearby. Try the cherry pierogis.
Latin American food, they specialize in arepas. Their agua frescas are amazing!
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Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th AveLatin American food, they specialize in arepas. Their agua frescas are amazing!
They have excellent dishes with homemade pasta, currently offering to-go. Try the lamb.
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Grassa
1205 SW Washington StThey have excellent dishes with homemade pasta, currently offering to-go. Try the lamb.
Poke Mon
1485 SE Hawthorne BlvdGood poke! Very close.
Burgerville
1135 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland’s best burger chain.
Still open, their ice cream is SO good. (Salt and Straw is currently closed, but I would argue that Fifty Licks is better). Try the coconut lemon saffron, the strawberry, or the chocolate as f*%# varieties.
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Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2742 E Burnside StStill open, their ice cream is SO good. (Salt and Straw is currently closed, but I would argue that Fifty Licks is better). Try the coconut lemon saffron, the strawberry, or the chocolate as f*%# varieties.
Hawthorne Food Carts
1204 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland-famous food carts, still open, and walking distance from your suite!
World famous donuts. My favorite is the mango tango. Be prepared to wait in line. THE CLOSER SHOP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. Go to this one.
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Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveWorld famous donuts. My favorite is the mango tango. Be prepared to wait in line. THE CLOSER SHOP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. Go to this one.
For delicious cocktails and mocktails! They have the best piña coladas and mezcal drinks around, the piña coladas come in a pineapple shell!
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Avenida Tropicale
2337 Northeast Glisan StreetFor delicious cocktails and mocktails! They have the best piña coladas and mezcal drinks around, the piña coladas come in a pineapple shell!
Sightseeing
NOT OPEN CURRENTLY, however you can walk up to an old submarine. When it reopens, it’s a lovely science museum for adults and kids alike. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting for one of their OMSI After Dark events, those are highly recommended
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveNOT OPEN CURRENTLY, however you can walk up to an old submarine. When it reopens, it’s a lovely science museum for adults and kids alike. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting for one of their OMSI After Dark events, those are highly recommended
The last time I checked, the grounds were still open. There’s a wonderful view of Portland and good history here.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrThe last time I checked, the grounds were still open. There’s a wonderful view of Portland and good history here.
Mount Tabor
Watch the sunset here!
Nearby Park
While a little nontraditional, this cemetery has a lot of green space and is walking distance from the AirBnB. It’s a nice place to go for a stroll, especially in warm weather.
Walk along the waterfront, see some ships, jogging trails and lots of grass
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyWalk along the waterfront, see some ships, jogging trails and lots of grass
Activities
Very large game store, favorite with the locals, currently open. Pick something up to enjoy a game night with your fellow travelers!
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Guardian Games
345 SE Taylor StVery large game store, favorite with the locals, currently open. Pick something up to enjoy a game night with your fellow travelers!
CURRENTLY CLOSED. When they reopen, this is a lovely art gallery filled with work by local artists, including the artist that painted the kitchen bridge painting in the suite.
JAILBREAK
910 SE Taylor StCURRENTLY CLOSED. When they reopen, this is a lovely art gallery filled with work by local artists, including the artist that painted the kitchen bridge painting in the suite.
Check if it’s open before going- this is a HUGE market with lots of local crafts and foods. Local favorite.
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I-Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyCheck if it’s open before going- this is a HUGE market with lots of local crafts and foods. Local favorite.
Helium Comedy Club
1510 SE 9th AveCURRENTLY CLOSED. They have good shows.
Groceries
Walking-distance grocery store just a few blocks northwest of the suite. On the pricier side.
Market of Choice
1090 SE Belmont StPeople's Food Co-op
3029 SE 21st AvePortland’s favorite grocery coop!
Typical large grocery store, you can find almost anything here that you might need. Less expensive than Market of Choice.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdTypical large grocery store, you can find almost anything here that you might need. Less expensive than Market of Choice.