Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Blossoming Lotus
1713 NE 15th AveWonderful Vegan Restaurant
They serve Coava coffee, which is local and wonderful and they also carry Bakeshop goodies. The staff is also extremely friendly. This is our go to neighborhood coffee shop.
26 locals recommend
Saint Simon Coffee Co.
2005 NE BroadwayThey serve Coava coffee, which is local and wonderful and they also carry Bakeshop goodies. The staff is also extremely friendly. This is our go to neighborhood coffee shop.
Great breakfast and lunch spot. We also visit this place weekly. Everything on the menu is fantastic and is worth the wait if there is one.
52 locals recommend
Zell's Cafe
1300 Southeast Morrison StreetGreat breakfast and lunch spot. We also visit this place weekly. Everything on the menu is fantastic and is worth the wait if there is one.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StBest BBQ in town. Texas style. Featured on food network.
Great brunch, featured on food network. They also own Toro Bravo and Tasty and Alder.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StGreat brunch, featured on food network. They also own Toro Bravo and Tasty and Alder.
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland's best Pizza. My favorite.
Out of this world southern cuisine and it is worth the long wait in line.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StOut of this world southern cuisine and it is worth the long wait in line.
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdArgentinian steakhouse
Located in the nob hill, this is a quaint neighborhood restaurant/bar. Creative cocktails, impressive wine list and seasonal menu.
28 locals recommend
Cafe Nell
1987 NW Kearney StLocated in the nob hill, this is a quaint neighborhood restaurant/bar. Creative cocktails, impressive wine list and seasonal menu.
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StFantastic local coffee!!
Once again, Portland, Oregon has been recognized as a culinary leader in the country. For the sixth consecutive year Chef/Owner Cathy Whims has been nominated by the James Beard Foundation for Best Ch
115 locals recommend
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StOnce again, Portland, Oregon has been recognized as a culinary leader in the country. For the sixth consecutive year Chef/Owner Cathy Whims has been nominated by the James Beard Foundation for Best Ch
Voodoo Doughnut makes it in the top ten things to do in Portland.
366 locals recommend
Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd AveVoodoo Doughnut makes it in the top ten things to do in Portland.
Take the freshest local ingredients straight from the farm, add a dash of old-fashioned Southern goodness and a splash of Portland foodie sensibility, and you have the unrivaled Pine State Biscuits
145 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division StTake the freshest local ingredients straight from the farm, add a dash of old-fashioned Southern goodness and a splash of Portland foodie sensibility, and you have the unrivaled Pine State Biscuits
This restaurant "has emerged as one of those quintessentially Portland institutions, a sort of rags-to-riches story of the street cart that became a restaurant that became a legend.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StThis restaurant "has emerged as one of those quintessentially Portland institutions, a sort of rags-to-riches story of the street cart that became a restaurant that became a legend.
Everything Else
Fresh, local, organic homemade frozen yogurt. They also have non-dairy, vegan and gluten free options and toppings.
41 locals recommend
Eb & Bean Local Organic Frozen Yogurt (NE)
1425 NE BroadwayFresh, local, organic homemade frozen yogurt. They also have non-dairy, vegan and gluten free options and toppings.
Wonderful bakery. Kim Boyce owner, wrote the James Beard award-winning cookbook, Good to the Grain. They have a bakeshop and there goods can also be found at a lot of retail places around portland.
32 locals recommend
Bakeshop
5351 NE Sandy BlvdWonderful bakery. Kim Boyce owner, wrote the James Beard award-winning cookbook, Good to the Grain. They have a bakeshop and there goods can also be found at a lot of retail places around portland.
Division street carts are our favorite. Lots to choices, from fresh juice, pizza, Thai, Greek, vegan dessert, Mexican, Korean and many more.
194 locals recommend
Portland
Division street carts are our favorite. Lots to choices, from fresh juice, pizza, Thai, Greek, vegan dessert, Mexican, Korean and many more.
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StDonuts
Homemade ice cream using organic locally sourced ingredients.
"They have some brilliant, brilliant
ice cream...every flavor reeks of Portland"
-Andrew Zimmern, Bizzare Foods
(3 locations)
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StHomemade ice cream using organic locally sourced ingredients.
"They have some brilliant, brilliant
ice cream...every flavor reeks of Portland"
-Andrew Zimmern, Bizzare Foods
(3 locations)
Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:30-2pm.downtown’s South Park Blocks transform into the city’s largest and most celebrated outdoor grocery.
51 locals recommend
Portland State University
1825 SW BroadwayFarmers Market every Saturday from 8:30-2pm.downtown’s South Park Blocks transform into the city’s largest and most celebrated outdoor grocery.
The Oregon Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals that reside in a variety of habitats across 64 acres of land. Founded in 1888, the zoo is one of Portland’s greatest attractions.
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdThe Oregon Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals that reside in a variety of habitats across 64 acres of land. Founded in 1888, the zoo is one of Portland’s greatest attractions.
One of the oldest and most enjoyed parks in Portland, Washington Park is visited every year by thousands of people who come for its beautiful green landscapes and gardens, myriad attractions and activ
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdOne of the oldest and most enjoyed parks in Portland, Washington Park is visited every year by thousands of people who come for its beautiful green landscapes and gardens, myriad attractions and activ
Adventurous travelers can see Portland from the air w/an unforgettable aerial tram experience. The Portland Aerial Tram operates 500 ft above the city, allowing passengers to soak up magnificent views
134 locals recommend
South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveAdventurous travelers can see Portland from the air w/an unforgettable aerial tram experience. The Portland Aerial Tram operates 500 ft above the city, allowing passengers to soak up magnificent views
The world-renowned Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is one of the top science centers in the United States.
646 locals recommend
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveThe world-renowned Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is one of the top science centers in the United States.
Portland’s 5,000-acre Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States and a favorite place for Portlanders to escape the city and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Portland’s 5,000-acre Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States and a favorite place for Portlanders to escape the city and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities.
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StOur Soccer team.
The Oregon Convention Center is the largest venue of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.
53 locals recommend
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThe Oregon Convention Center is the largest venue of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveThe best, freshest sushi you will find. Our favorite!