Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Great family-friendly coffee shop with free wifi, kids play area, and delicious treats (including some gluten free!) Features local Ristretto Roasters coffee.
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Posies Bakery & Cafe
8208 N Denver AveGreat family-friendly coffee shop with free wifi, kids play area, and delicious treats (including some gluten free!) Features local Ristretto Roasters coffee.
Mainstay for the brunch within walking distance. Lots of choices, family-friendly, and good service.
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Cup & Saucer Cafe
8237 North Denver AvenueMainstay for the brunch within walking distance. Lots of choices, family-friendly, and good service.
Hand tossed pizza, great local beers on tap, cocktails, and seasonal entrees. Grab a slice at the bar during happy hour, a whole pie to go, or a seat in the back to dine in.
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Fino Bistro Bar Pizzeria
8225 N Denver AveHand tossed pizza, great local beers on tap, cocktails, and seasonal entrees. Grab a slice at the bar during happy hour, a whole pie to go, or a seat in the back to dine in.
Stop by this little coffee that features local roaster Extracto beans window for a sip on the covered patio or for on the go!
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GrindHouse Coffee
1934 N Rosa Parks WayStop by this little coffee that features local roaster Extracto beans window for a sip on the covered patio or for on the go!
Too tired to go far for your Thai food fix? This place is recommended for take out with all the usual dishes and friendly service.
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Thai Ginger
2020 N Rosa Parks WayToo tired to go far for your Thai food fix? This place is recommended for take out with all the usual dishes and friendly service.
Wings, sandwiches, fried desserts. Not the place to go if you are watching your figure.
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Fire On the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Interstate
4225 N Interstate AveWings, sandwiches, fried desserts. Not the place to go if you are watching your figure.
If you are in the mood for inexpensive Mexican food with little fuss or frills, this is the place to go in the neighborhood.
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King Burrito Mexican Food
2924 N Lombard StIf you are in the mood for inexpensive Mexican food with little fuss or frills, this is the place to go in the neighborhood.
A little further to go, and more than likely a line out the door, but the delicious tacos with homemade tortillas make this taqueria a Portland favorite.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveA little further to go, and more than likely a line out the door, but the delicious tacos with homemade tortillas make this taqueria a Portland favorite.
This is what happens when you take the obsession with the gourmet burger (think: brioche bun) and scale it down to a portable, burger-joint style offering. Don't forget the (hint of) truffle fries!
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Little Big Burger - Mississippi Ave
3747 N Mississippi AveThis is what happens when you take the obsession with the gourmet burger (think: brioche bun) and scale it down to a portable, burger-joint style offering. Don't forget the (hint of) truffle fries!
Brunch, brunch, and more brunch. Portland loves its brunch so expect a line, but also satisfying portions.
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Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveBrunch, brunch, and more brunch. Portland loves its brunch so expect a line, but also satisfying portions.
Small plates gone wonderfully! Another great brunch option, but the whole menu is amazing so don't feel limited. I didn't feel like I lived until I had their Potatoes Bravas.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StSmall plates gone wonderfully! Another great brunch option, but the whole menu is amazing so don't feel limited. I didn't feel like I lived until I had their Potatoes Bravas.
Great for a meal or a drink! One of Kenton's newest additions.
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Swift and Union
8103 N Denver AveGreat for a meal or a drink! One of Kenton's newest additions.
Pizza like you don't get everywhere else! Warm, cozy ambiance and full bar.
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Pinky's Pizza
3990 N Interstate AvePizza like you don't get everywhere else! Warm, cozy ambiance and full bar.
Yes, they have coffee, but you go there for the WAFFLES. Check out this food cart and their delicious 'dutch tacos.' Great for morning or afternoon!
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Flavour Spot
4707 N Lombard StYes, they have coffee, but you go there for the WAFFLES. Check out this food cart and their delicious 'dutch tacos.' Great for morning or afternoon!
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice cocktails, delicious beer selection, and a happy hour menu!
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The Hop & Vine
1914 North Killingsworth StreetNice cocktails, delicious beer selection, and a happy hour menu!
Kenton Station
8303 N Denver AveLocal bar with no fuss burgers, sandwiches, and beers.
Drinks, burritos, tacos, and more! If you don't want to go far for Mexican food, stop by here and enjoy the comfortable indoor or outdoor seating.
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Cha Cha Cha Taqueria
3433 SE Hawthorne BlvdDrinks, burritos, tacos, and more! If you don't want to go far for Mexican food, stop by here and enjoy the comfortable indoor or outdoor seating.
When we want oysters, we go here. Bayou-style food with bon temp atmosphere. Features local catches on the half shell and a good happy hour deal.
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60 Minutes to Escape
134 SE Taylor StWhen we want oysters, we go here. Bayou-style food with bon temp atmosphere. Features local catches on the half shell and a good happy hour deal.
Leisure Public House
8002 N Lombard StA laid-back, stylishly understated watering hole.
Essentials
Local chain of organic, whole, and local foods. Has everything you'd need for a day's picnic or a week's groceries. Wine, beer, fresh meats, cheeses, hot and cold foods, plus all the staples etc.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveLocal chain of organic, whole, and local foods. Has everything you'd need for a day's picnic or a week's groceries. Wine, beer, fresh meats, cheeses, hot and cold foods, plus all the staples etc.
Groceries and department store in one! Good for the basics and then some.
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Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StGroceries and department store in one! Good for the basics and then some.
Healthy, organic, and gourmet options in a convenience store!
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Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StHealthy, organic, and gourmet options in a convenience store!
Entertainment & Activities
Great little neighborhood park with newly renovated children's playground. Has tennis courts and ball field.
Arbor Lodge Park Tennis Courts
7007 N Delaware AveGreat little neighborhood park with newly renovated children's playground. Has tennis courts and ball field.
Park and playground in walking distance. Also check out Harper's Playground at Arbor Lodge for more kid-friendly spots.
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Kenton Park
8417 N Brandon AvePark and playground in walking distance. Also check out Harper's Playground at Arbor Lodge for more kid-friendly spots.
We love this modern and accessible playground. It's about a 10 minute walk from our home.
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Harper's Playground - Arbor Lodge Park
Arbor Lodge Park PathWe love this modern and accessible playground. It's about a 10 minute walk from our home.
Sightseeing
Come see how Portland maintains it's Rose City beauty! In addition to the Rose Garden, this 16-acre park has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds and more.
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I-Peninsula Park ne-Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayCome see how Portland maintains it's Rose City beauty! In addition to the Rose Garden, this 16-acre park has an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, playgrounds and more.
If you like to bike or run, this is the road to do it on! Get great views of the city and the Willamette River from up on this bluff.
North Willamette Boulevard
North Willamette BoulevardIf you like to bike or run, this is the road to do it on! Get great views of the city and the Willamette River from up on this bluff.
A dramatic perspective of one of Portland's finest bridges - the St. John's Bridge.
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Cathedral Park
A dramatic perspective of one of Portland's finest bridges - the St. John's Bridge.
This island has many farms with seasonal u-pick options (from berries in the summer to pumpkins in the fall) and farm stands as well as some river beaches for cooling off in the warmer months.
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Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdThis island has many farms with seasonal u-pick options (from berries in the summer to pumpkins in the fall) and farm stands as well as some river beaches for cooling off in the warmer months.
Columbia Slough Trail
Columbia Slough TrailGreat trail for biking/running! Access from N Denver.
Everything Else
My go-to place for yoga in the neighborhood. Check out their class schedule online!
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North Portland Yoga
My go-to place for yoga in the neighborhood. Check out their class schedule online!
Arts & Culture
Contemporary art gallery and venue a few short blocks away. Check them out online to see what's happening this week!
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Oregon Contemporary
8371 N Interstate AveContemporary art gallery and venue a few short blocks away. Check them out online to see what's happening this week!
A venue with a range of styles and inexpensive shows, including singer-songwriter, electronic, and other independent artists.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveA venue with a range of styles and inexpensive shows, including singer-songwriter, electronic, and other independent artists.