Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Great atmosphere and delicious local beer. Very local flare--it's wings but unique to pdx! 2 minute walk from studio!
95 locals recommend
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th AveGreat atmosphere and delicious local beer. Very local flare--it's wings but unique to pdx! 2 minute walk from studio!
wares
2713 NE Sandy Blvdso unique and delicious! easy walk!
looks like a dive but the food is delicious, the staff is lovely, and SO CLOSE.
21 locals recommend
Peter's Bar and Grill
5701 NE Fremont Stlooks like a dive but the food is delicious, the staff is lovely, and SO CLOSE.
Bottles
5015 NE Fremont Stspecialty sandwiches and bbq. easy walk
Stanich's
4915 NE Fremont Stsupposed to have one of the best burgers in town. easy walk
Eclectic Kitchen
4936 NE Fremont Stbrunch brunch brunch!
Daruma Sushi + Sake
1640 NE Killingsworth Stnew hip sushi place...modeled directly on tokyo spots.
Du's Grill
5365 NE Sandy Blvdpick up a meal on the go from this non-descript gem!
you wouldn't know it but this is one of the BEST thai places in portland. I used to drive across town to eat here...now i can just walk a few blocks!
91 locals recommend
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta Styou wouldn't know it but this is one of the BEST thai places in portland. I used to drive across town to eat here...now i can just walk a few blocks!
new hot spot in portland! house-brewed beer and asian snacks. check it out!
12 locals recommend
BTU Brasserie
5846 Northeast Sandy Boulevardnew hot spot in portland! house-brewed beer and asian snacks. check it out!
always packed on the weekends but worth the wait...eclectic menu but everything i've had there is great. fun decor and great staff
31 locals recommend
Cameo Cafe East
8111 NE Sandy Blvdalways packed on the weekends but worth the wait...eclectic menu but everything i've had there is great. fun decor and great staff
hungover? sick? just want some great pho? check this place out...amazing
9 locals recommend
Ocean City Seafood Restaurant
3016 SE 82nd Avehungover? sick? just want some great pho? check this place out...amazing
Cabezon Restaurant
5200 NE Sacramento Stdelicious seafood...great date place
Jim & Patty's Coffee People
4951 NE Fremont Stgreat local coffee
great for coffee, croissant, the smell of fresh bread in the morning. take it to go or hang out all morning
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont Stgreat for coffee, croissant, the smell of fresh bread in the morning. take it to go or hang out all morning
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont Stdonuts!
Cha Cha Cha Taqueria
one of the only good mexican spots in town
Hoda's Middle Eastern Cuisine
4727 NE Fremont Sthummus, tabbouleh, and kibbeh, oh my!
Amalfi's Italian Restaurant
4703 NE Fremont Stitalian mammacita
Noho's Hawaiian Cafe
4627 NE Fremont Stlocal favorite for hawaiian
Red Fig
4537 NE Fremont Styummy fusion fare
Bumblekiss
3517 NE 46th Avemini cafe for breakfast or lunch
Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division Stpopular local pizza place. free delivery after 5!
Yến Hà
6820 NE Sandy Blvddon't go for the food...go for the karaoke!
Pho An Sandy
6236 NE Sandy Blvdpopular pho spot
great local coffee spot...next to chocolate heaven. what else could you need?
171 locals recommend
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta Stgreat local coffee spot...next to chocolate heaven. what else could you need?
Hogan's Goat Pizza
5222 NE Sacramento Stpopular pizza
Killer Burger
4644 NE Sandy Blvdyummy burgers
Everything Else
YoChoice Yogurt
4941 NE Fremont Stget ur froyo on!
relatively close to place. no more than $20 cab ride!
95 locals recommend
Portland International Airport
7000 Northeast Airport Wayrelatively close to place. no more than $20 cab ride!
get your sweat on! be prepared with as little clothing as possible and yoga mat, towel and water (you can get there for extra $)
12 locals recommend
Bikram Yoga Fremont Street
4831 NE Fremont Stget your sweat on! be prepared with as little clothing as possible and yoga mat, towel and water (you can get there for extra $)
Roseway Theater
7229 NE Sandy Blvdmovie spot
Hollywood Fitness
5223 NE Sandy Blvdsmall locally-owned gym
24 Hour Fitness
4224 NE Halsey Stguest pass perhaps?
Drinks & Nightlife
i'm there at least once every two weeks. delicious cheese plates, wines, and the staff/owner are so helpful and kind. great space for chatting. could spend allll day there
30 locals recommend
Blackbird Wine and Atomic Cheese
4323 NE Fremont Sti'm there at least once every two weeks. delicious cheese plates, wines, and the staff/owner are so helpful and kind. great space for chatting. could spend allll day there
i wouldn't necessarily eat here but great vibe and they usually have a live band
33 locals recommend
Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar
5474 NE Sandy Blvdi wouldn't necessarily eat here but great vibe and they usually have a live band
you will find locals (popular family place) here...big local brewing company. try the proletariat red!
86 locals recommend
Laurelwood Public House & Brewery
5115 NE Sandy Blvdyou will find locals (popular family place) here...big local brewing company. try the proletariat red!
home-brewed beer. try the klickitat--named after the street you're staying on!
29 locals recommend
Alameda Brewhouse
home-brewed beer. try the klickitat--named after the street you're staying on!
Mad Hanna
6127 NE Fremont Stgreat bar...sooo close to house. you may run into me there! :)
Sandy Hut
1430 NE Sandy Blvdone of portland's oldest and best dive bars
Columbia River Brewing Company
1728 NE 40th Avelocal brewery
Essentials
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan Stlocal TJ's. 3/4 of my groceries come from here!
popular organic grocery--parking can be a little annoying but great place to stock up on cheese, wine, etc for a picnic!
630 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch Stpopular organic grocery--parking can be a little annoying but great place to stock up on cheese, wine, etc for a picnic!
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvdclose-by grocery
closest liquor store...they're kind of few and far between in portland.
11 locals recommend
Rose City Liquor
7253 NE Sandy Blvdclosest liquor store...they're kind of few and far between in portland.
Sightseeing
Regardless of religious affiliation, this is a great place to check out. beautiful serene statuary in caves.
138 locals recommend
The Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StRegardless of religious affiliation, this is a great place to check out. beautiful serene statuary in caves.
my favorite place to see a movie in portland. grand old movie house with beer, food, and apparently the best popcorn in town.
231 locals recommend
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy Blvdmy favorite place to see a movie in portland. grand old movie house with beer, food, and apparently the best popcorn in town.
Entertainment & Activities
Rose City Park
go run and play!
Shopping
Found on Fremont
4743 NE Fremont Stcute store
A Children's Place
1423 NE Fremont Stkids toy store
Paperjam Press
4730 NE Fremont Stcute stationary store
Coming Home Gift Shoppe
4727 NE Fremont Stcute!
Ed's House of Gems
7712 NE Sandy Blvdclean your aura with a local gem
Pitch Dark Chocolate
5353 Northeast Sandy Boulevardgreat chocolate!
Cosmic Monkey Comics
5335 NE Sandy Blvdif you like comics, worth a go
Bike Gallery
5329 NE Sandy Blvdwhere i got my bike.