Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Fabulous local tea chain. Stop in for a refreshing spot of tea. They make excellent boba tea as well!
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Townshend's Mississippi Ave Teahouse
3917 N Mississippi AveFabulous local tea chain. Stop in for a refreshing spot of tea. They make excellent boba tea as well!
Super yummy Swedish fare that arrives in the most adorable dishes. Weekend brunch is super popular (read: line!) so I'd recommend going on a weekday if you can.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueSuper yummy Swedish fare that arrives in the most adorable dishes. Weekend brunch is super popular (read: line!) so I'd recommend going on a weekday if you can.
The locals will be mad at me for including this place, but it's such a fantastic neighborhood gem. Super popular for brunch, so get there early and ready to wait in line.
240 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveThe locals will be mad at me for including this place, but it's such a fantastic neighborhood gem. Super popular for brunch, so get there early and ready to wait in line.
Vegetarian utopia. Don't ask me why it's so good, it just is. A proprietary blend of beans, grains, sauce and veggies makes the Whole Bowl one of the most popular food carts-turned-restaurants in the city.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Whole Bowl
4526 SE Hawthorne BlvdVegetarian utopia. Don't ask me why it's so good, it just is. A proprietary blend of beans, grains, sauce and veggies makes the Whole Bowl one of the most popular food carts-turned-restaurants in the city.
Newish cafe - lots of people working on laptops and authentic style coffee.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bread & Honey Cafe
3526 N Vancouver AveNewish cafe - lots of people working on laptops and authentic style coffee.
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StSuper popular biscuit spot
Legendary pizza and a $5 happy hour pizza special to boot
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveLegendary pizza and a $5 happy hour pizza special to boot
One of the many excellent Alberta Street spots - superb brunch, and well worth the wait.
359 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StOne of the many excellent Alberta Street spots - superb brunch, and well worth the wait.
Excellent bbq in a low-key, punk rock joint
70 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The People's Pig
3217 N Williams AveExcellent bbq in a low-key, punk rock joint
Radar Restaurant
3951 N Mississippi AveSuper yummy northwest fare.
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdReally great "hip lumberjack" style restaurant.
Amazing smoothies, coffee, wine and cocktails. Exceptionally kid-friendly with indoor play area. Nice patio too.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poa Café
4025 N Williams AveAmazing smoothies, coffee, wine and cocktails. Exceptionally kid-friendly with indoor play area. Nice patio too.
Amazing brunch, but there's always a wait. I recommend putting your name on the list then coming home, having coffee, and they'll call when your table is ready!
482 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StAmazing brunch, but there's always a wait. I recommend putting your name on the list then coming home, having coffee, and they'll call when your table is ready!
Kid-friendly, eco-friendly brewpub. Great patio and play area out back.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveKid-friendly, eco-friendly brewpub. Great patio and play area out back.
Expect a long line, delicious food and stiff drinks.
342 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveExpect a long line, delicious food and stiff drinks.
Essentials
Nearest Whole Foods - located in a complex with a library, UPS Store, Starbucks
630 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StNearest Whole Foods - located in a complex with a library, UPS Store, Starbucks
Good spot for mailing packages, buying stamps, etc
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The UPS Store
4110 SE Hawthorne BlvdGood spot for mailing packages, buying stamps, etc
Excellent local grocery chain. Natural foods and all the essentials. Just 2 blocks away!
974 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StExcellent local grocery chain. Natural foods and all the essentials. Just 2 blocks away!
United States Postal Service
630 NE Killingsworth StThis is by far the best laundromat that I have ever been too. Free soap, machines that take cards and text you when they're done, wine/beer and pinball machines!
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont StThis is by far the best laundromat that I have ever been too. Free soap, machines that take cards and text you when they're done, wine/beer and pinball machines!
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer garden - bring food cart food in, and have a drink here
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveBeer garden - bring food cart food in, and have a drink here
Ramshackle bar off the beaten path. Cool spot, with a chill slightly dive-y vibe. Their Triscuit nachos are supposed to be amazing!
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liberty Glass
938 N Cook StRamshackle bar off the beaten path. Cool spot, with a chill slightly dive-y vibe. Their Triscuit nachos are supposed to be amazing!
Incredibly solid brewery within easy walking distance. Enormous covered patio with fire pit, corn hole, and long tables. Great for groups or for enjoying the outdoors, even in the rain.
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StIncredibly solid brewery within easy walking distance. Enormous covered patio with fire pit, corn hole, and long tables. Great for groups or for enjoying the outdoors, even in the rain.
Cool bar with great cocktails above a music venue (Wonder Ballroom)
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell StCool bar with great cocktails above a music venue (Wonder Ballroom)
Interurban
4057 N Mississippi AveGreat bar with superb food. Big back patio.
Non-divey dive bar. Games, fire pit outside, solid drinks.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveNon-divey dive bar. Games, fire pit outside, solid drinks.
Hidden gem bar located in adorable victorian house
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beech Street Parlor
412 NE Beech StHidden gem bar located in adorable victorian house
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveGood food and live music!
Shopping
Well curated goodies for your home.
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Blithe and Bonny (PDX)
Well curated goodies for your home.
Entertainment & Activities
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveGreat live music venue and bar!
Parks & Nature
Mt. Tabor is a city park on top of a volcano! Great views and a nature getaway right in the middle of the city.
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Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborMt. Tabor is a city park on top of a volcano! Great views and a nature getaway right in the middle of the city.
Experience why we are called The City of Roses! Free admission!
627 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveExperience why we are called The City of Roses! Free admission!
This is said to be the most authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan itself!
1015 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Japonés de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveThis is said to be the most authentic Japanese Garden outside of Japan itself!
Arts & Culture
The largest outdoor artist market in North America where almost 400 artists gather to sell their creations. Open March-Christmas Eve, Saturday 10:00-5:00 and Sunday 11:00-4:30.
425 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Sabatino de Portland
2 SW Naito PkwyThe largest outdoor artist market in North America where almost 400 artists gather to sell their creations. Open March-Christmas Eve, Saturday 10:00-5:00 and Sunday 11:00-4:30.