Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
This place is one of the rare variety that nails all three meals. There are so many options along Division, but this may be the only one you need.
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Holiday
This place is one of the rare variety that nails all three meals. There are so many options along Division, but this may be the only one you need.
For fine dining, take yourself (or you and your darling) to Ava Gene's, rated one of the greatest restaurants in the country by Bon Appetit.
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StFor fine dining, take yourself (or you and your darling) to Ava Gene's, rated one of the greatest restaurants in the country by Bon Appetit.
Find out what all the hype is about. Surely you've heard of this Thai legend. It's as delicious as it is busy. While you wait, you can drop by the Whiskey Soda Lounge for a drink.
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Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StFind out what all the hype is about. Surely you've heard of this Thai legend. It's as delicious as it is busy. While you wait, you can drop by the Whiskey Soda Lounge for a drink.
From the people who run both Whiskey Soda Lounge and Pok Pok, this place offers options for every meal, particularly nailing breakfast. Get anything +egg.
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Sen Yai
3384 Southeast Division StreetFrom the people who run both Whiskey Soda Lounge and Pok Pok, this place offers options for every meal, particularly nailing breakfast. Get anything +egg.
High-end Mexican food with hand-pressed corn tortillas and a competitive happy hour.
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Xico
3715 SE Division StHigh-end Mexican food with hand-pressed corn tortillas and a competitive happy hour.
This place also has really good pizza. It's a tough choice between this and Roman Candle, so try both. Roman Candle is great for 1 or two, but if you want to split a made-to-order pizza, go with Cibo.
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Cibo
3539 SE Division StThis place also has really good pizza. It's a tough choice between this and Roman Candle, so try both. Roman Candle is great for 1 or two, but if you want to split a made-to-order pizza, go with Cibo.
Nice people and fast internet. Get a window seat in the side room and you can get work done while people watching.
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Five Points Coffee Roasters
3551 SE Division StNice people and fast internet. Get a window seat in the side room and you can get work done while people watching.
It's a little further than the rest, but some of Portland's fame is thanks to Stumptown Coffee Roasters and their killer drinks. The Hairbender blend is a well-rounded favorite of mine.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StIt's a little further than the rest, but some of Portland's fame is thanks to Stumptown Coffee Roasters and their killer drinks. The Hairbender blend is a well-rounded favorite of mine.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardTwo words: Taco Tuesday. Go early because that line is looong.
It's said to be one of the best pizza places in the city. There's plenty of pizza on Division, but if you're on Hawthorne, this is the place to go.
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Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdIt's said to be one of the best pizza places in the city. There's plenty of pizza on Division, but if you're on Hawthorne, this is the place to go.
Aebleskivers, Danish pancakes, this Scandinavian food is all delicious and unique to the neighborhood.
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Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StAebleskivers, Danish pancakes, this Scandinavian food is all delicious and unique to the neighborhood.
Fried chicken is hard to find in Portland, and this place nails it. From the people who created Little Big Burger.
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Son of a Biscuit
2045 SE Division StFried chicken is hard to find in Portland, and this place nails it. From the people who created Little Big Burger.
One of their newer locations, Pine State Biscuits is one of those places visitors talk about when they come home. Memorable and delicious biscuit sandwiches.
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Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StOne of their newer locations, Pine State Biscuits is one of those places visitors talk about when they come home. Memorable and delicious biscuit sandwiches.
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StScreen Door
2337 E Burnside StTin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StTaqueria Los Gorditos
1212 SE Division StIngrid's Scandinavian Food
2522 Southeast 28th PlaceLauretta Jean's
3402 SE Division StRandom Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StPie!
The Woodsman Tavern
4537 SE Division StAva Gene's
3377 SE Division StPapa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveGood Coffee
4747 SE Division StMy current favorite. Every detail is considered and beautiful.
Cup and Bar
118 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHeart Coffee
1123 SW Washington StDapper and Wise Roasters
317 East Main StreetExtracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StByways Cafe
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd Ave
Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StThe Parish
231 Northwest 11th Avenue
Little Bird Bistro
215 SW 6th AveCourier Coffee
923 SW Oak StDrinks & Nightlife
Whether you're waiting on your table at Pok Pok, or just dropping by for a drink, Whiskey Soda lounge offers a variety of traditional and exotic cocktails. Also try their variety of sipping vinegars.
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Whiskey Soda Lounge
3131 SE Division StWhether you're waiting on your table at Pok Pok, or just dropping by for a drink, Whiskey Soda lounge offers a variety of traditional and exotic cocktails. Also try their variety of sipping vinegars.
A slight escape from the trendiness of Division, this is a no-frills bar with great beer/cider on tap and some fantastic cocktail options. Their fries are a little limp and salty though.
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The Richmond Bar
3203 SE Division StA slight escape from the trendiness of Division, this is a no-frills bar with great beer/cider on tap and some fantastic cocktail options. Their fries are a little limp and salty though.
Rated Best Brewpub Overall by Portland Monthly. Great organic and locally sourced beer and food.
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Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdRated Best Brewpub Overall by Portland Monthly. Great organic and locally sourced beer and food.
Nice staff and an atmosphere that is casual. Big ol' patio out back.
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The Sweet Hereafter
3326 SE Belmont StNice staff and an atmosphere that is casual. Big ol' patio out back.
One of the best breakfasts on Hawthorne. Try the Vegan Blueberry Chai Pancakes or the Corned Beef Hash.
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Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdOne of the best breakfasts on Hawthorne. Try the Vegan Blueberry Chai Pancakes or the Corned Beef Hash.
The Amazing Stumptown Spelling Bee is a fun event every third Monday of the month where you spell words and win free beer. It's hosted by a friend of mine and is hilarious.
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Dig A Pony
736 SE Grand AveThe Amazing Stumptown Spelling Bee is a fun event every third Monday of the month where you spell words and win free beer. It's hosted by a friend of mine and is hilarious.
The best happy hour I've ever been to. $2 specialty cocktails from 5-7pm
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Aalto Lounge
3356 SE Belmont StThe best happy hour I've ever been to. $2 specialty cocktails from 5-7pm
Angel Face
14 NE 28th AveExpatriate
5424 NE 30th AveRum Club
720 SE Sandy BlvdJackknife
614 SW 11th AveMaui's
3508 N Williams AveDivey goodness
B Side Tavern
632 E Burnside StDivey
The Green Room
1122 SW Alder StLow Brow Lounge
1036 NW Hoyt StThe most divey spot on the west side.
Shopping
Fancy a hot beverage? Their selection of tea extends from delicate and floral whites to exotic and spicy blacks. Also, bubble tea. You can hang there for hours.
Green: Genmai Cha
Black: Market Spice
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Townshend's Division Street Teahouse
3531 SE Division StFancy a hot beverage? Their selection of tea extends from delicate and floral whites to exotic and spicy blacks. Also, bubble tea. You can hang there for hours.
Green: Genmai Cha
Black: Market Spice
You can't leave Portland unless you've had Salt & Straw. Their wild flavor combinations are insanely great and worth the line, but don't wait until late at night, it gets BUSY.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StYou can't leave Portland unless you've had Salt & Straw. Their wild flavor combinations are insanely great and worth the line, but don't wait until late at night, it gets BUSY.
High-end second-hand clothing with quality pieces. I get most of my clothes here.
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Crossroads Trading
3736 SE Hawthorne BlvdHigh-end second-hand clothing with quality pieces. I get most of my clothes here.
A cute, independent print and gift store. It sells zines, cards, posters, and stationary.
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Little Otsu
3225 SE Division StA cute, independent print and gift store. It sells zines, cards, posters, and stationary.
Even more thrift clothes shopping along Hawthorne. I have found some of my favorite pieces here.
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Buffalo Exchange
1420 SE 37th AveEven more thrift clothes shopping along Hawthorne. I have found some of my favorite pieces here.
Essentials
The closest place for groceries, New Seasons' distinct personality will make you wish you had one where you live. The friendly and knowledgable staff can help you find anything you need.
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StThe closest place for groceries, New Seasons' distinct personality will make you wish you had one where you live. The friendly and knowledgable staff can help you find anything you need.
More groceries and the closest place for that one thing you forgot to bring.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdMore groceries and the closest place for that one thing you forgot to bring.
Everything Else
Looking for a good read? Powell's and Powell's Home and Garden have books a plenty and cute gifts.
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Isifunda sasePowell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StLooking for a good read? Powell's and Powell's Home and Garden have books a plenty and cute gifts.
A n inexpensive movie theater with good beer and pizza. I've been going here since I was a kid.
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdA n inexpensive movie theater with good beer and pizza. I've been going here since I was a kid.
Used clothing and furniture as far as the eyes can see. Very vintage.
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House of Vintage
3315 SE Hawthorne BlvdUsed clothing and furniture as far as the eyes can see. Very vintage.
Indie films and documentaries just a short walk away. A Clinton street institution.
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Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton StIndie films and documentaries just a short walk away. A Clinton street institution.
Arts & Culture
Do you like science? Engineering? Dinosaurs? Then this is the place for you. Regardless of kids or not, OMSI is a lot of fun. Weekends can be a little crazy though.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveDo you like science? Engineering? Dinosaurs? Then this is the place for you. Regardless of kids or not, OMSI is a lot of fun. Weekends can be a little crazy though.
Many a movie have I seen here. Lectures, Sing-a-longs, and Blockbuster films all in a historic and beautiful theater. Arrive early or stay late at the bar behind the stage!
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdMany a movie have I seen here. Lectures, Sing-a-longs, and Blockbuster films all in a historic and beautiful theater. Arrive early or stay late at the bar behind the stage!
Sightseeing
If you're like me, you like looking at houses. This neighborhood has an awesome history and is emblematic of Portland architecture.
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Ladd's Addition
If you're like me, you like looking at houses. This neighborhood has an awesome history and is emblematic of Portland architecture.