Jarred & Emily’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Great vintage shopping, food and walkable shops. Powell's books is located here too!
121 locals recommend
Hawthorne
Great vintage shopping, food and walkable shops. Powell's books is located here too!
great food, shops, bars and massive street fair in the summer
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi Avenuegreat food, shops, bars and massive street fair in the summer
North Williams Avenue
North Williams Avenuegood food, fitness studios, shops and bars
Located across the river and behind downtown. Many fun things and places to see on NW 23rd Ave!
10 locals recommend
Slabtown
Located across the river and behind downtown. Many fun things and places to see on NW 23rd Ave!
A decent stretch of restaurants and shops. We recommend Noho's Hawaiian food. Cheap, good and large portions! There is a Whole Foods on 15th and Fremont
9 locals recommend
Northeast Fremont Street
Northeast Fremont StreetA decent stretch of restaurants and shops. We recommend Noho's Hawaiian food. Cheap, good and large portions! There is a Whole Foods on 15th and Fremont
Cute little area with a few good restaurants, just a quick drive from Alberta
12 locals recommend
Woodlawn
Cute little area with a few good restaurants, just a quick drive from Alberta
Pearl District
Downtown Portland
Coffee
Cool vibe, good coffee and breakfast burritos. Rad motorcycle gear and people
39 locals recommend
See See Motorcycles
1642 NE Sandy BlvdCool vibe, good coffee and breakfast burritos. Rad motorcycle gear and people
Just Bob
2403 NE Alberta StProud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StFood scene
We love La Bonita and eat there all the time. Our favorite dishes are the burrito bowls and bacon breakfast burrito (no beans, add rice + cilantro and guac) yum!
74 locals recommend
La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta StWe love La Bonita and eat there all the time. Our favorite dishes are the burrito bowls and bacon breakfast burrito (no beans, add rice + cilantro and guac) yum!
Out of all the Thai food on Alberta, we are loyal to Mae Ploy. We recommend the Chicken Yakisoba and tofu avocado curry
8 locals recommend
Mae Ploy Thai Cuisine
2531 NE Alberta StOut of all the Thai food on Alberta, we are loyal to Mae Ploy. We recommend the Chicken Yakisoba and tofu avocado curry
Bella Pizza
2934 NE Alberta Stclassic pizza place with good Cesar salad and slices
great healthier fast food burgers- family vibe and they have alcohol too! only outdoor seating available.
7 locals recommend
Bless Your Heart Burgers 33rd Avenue
5410 NE 33rd Avegreat healthier fast food burgers- family vibe and they have alcohol too! only outdoor seating available.
Always a long wait, but worth it. Great food, especially for breakfast. They have house infused spirits and even a doggie menu!
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StAlways a long wait, but worth it. Great food, especially for breakfast. They have house infused spirits and even a doggie menu!
When tin shed wait is too long, this place is a great alternative. good breakfast, severely underrated. Kind of tight quarters but they offer a few outdoor tables on nice days.
19 locals recommend
FUEL CAFE
1452 NE Alberta StWhen tin shed wait is too long, this place is a great alternative. good breakfast, severely underrated. Kind of tight quarters but they offer a few outdoor tables on nice days.
One of our favorite breweries in the industrial district. Parking is a challenge at times but the food is good!
24 locals recommend
Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveOne of our favorite breweries in the industrial district. Parking is a challenge at times but the food is good!
we love this food cart land. Chicken and Guns is amazing and Emily likes the lamb shawarma at Egyptian Brothers
63 locals recommend
Cartopia
1207 SE Hawthorne Blvdwe love this food cart land. Chicken and Guns is amazing and Emily likes the lamb shawarma at Egyptian Brothers
Podnah's BBQ
1625 Northeast Killingsworth StreetIf you are in the mood for BBQ, this place will not disappoint!
This is one of our go tos and they deliver through Caviar! Everything is amazing, especially the Doquitos
29 locals recommend
Spitz - Portland
2103 N Killingsworth StThis is one of our go tos and they deliver through Caviar! Everything is amazing, especially the Doquitos
Coopers Hall
404 SE 6th AveThis wine bar/ restaurant is really cool!
They make the guacamole right at your table! Also try the fish tacos 🌮
79 locals recommend
Tamale Boy Dekum
1764 NE Dekum StThey make the guacamole right at your table! Also try the fish tacos 🌮
Noho's Hawaiian Cafe
4627 NE Fremont StGood Hawaiian food for a great price!
Better Half
25 N Fremont StThis is my friend’s sandwich shop. They make their vegan cheeses in house!
PDX Sliders Division
3111 SE Division StBreakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StGreat burgers on Texas toast and the Crispy chicken sandwich is awesome!
14 locals recommend
Brunch Box
620 SW 9th Ave.Great burgers on Texas toast and the Crispy chicken sandwich is awesome!
The Mont
2411 SE Belmont StOur friend's restaurant! so yummy
Tacovore
3707 NE Fremont StGreat tacos and margs!
UCHU Sushi
3940 N Mississippi AveMole Mole Mexican Cuisine
2231-2237 Northeast Alberta StreetFamily run super authentic Mexican food that is wildly delicious
Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveGreat kale Cesar and fried broccoli. Nice date night spot
Akasaru Ramen
2712 NE Alberta StYummy ramen and chicken karage
Basilisk
820 NE 27th AveSuper unique flavors and really great fried chicken
Bars
We call this place grunge bar. Lots of colorful people, mean muggin' bartenders, cheap drinks and greasy but good bar food. Yummy yam fries and a photobooth
12 locals recommend
Alleyway Cafe & Bar
2415 NE Alberta StWe call this place grunge bar. Lots of colorful people, mean muggin' bartenders, cheap drinks and greasy but good bar food. Yummy yam fries and a photobooth
Good music, pool tables, indoor fireplace and surprisingly good pizza for a bar
49 locals recommend
binks
2715 NE Alberta StGood music, pool tables, indoor fireplace and surprisingly good pizza for a bar
Tulip Shop Tavern
825 N Killingsworth StVictoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveKeys Lounge
533 NE Killingsworth StBye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StSightseeing
This is our favorite of all the Portland bridges and this park is a great spot for photos. St Johns neighborhood is fun to explore for a bit too!
186 locals recommend
Cathedral Park
This is our favorite of all the Portland bridges and this park is a great spot for photos. St Johns neighborhood is fun to explore for a bit too!
The Grotto is a cool place with gardens and art to stroll through. During the holidays it is lit up at night and a festive thing to do
8 locals recommend
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights
The Grotto is a cool place with gardens and art to stroll through. During the holidays it is lit up at night and a festive thing to do
Classic Portland waterfall- it is massive and beautiful. Only a 30 minute drive from the house and easy to get to. A short walk from the parking lot and you're there!
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Classic Portland waterfall- it is massive and beautiful. Only a 30 minute drive from the house and easy to get to. A short walk from the parking lot and you're there!
We love this waterfall but it is a decent hike to get to- but so worth it!
22 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
We love this waterfall but it is a decent hike to get to- but so worth it!
Latourell Falls
Easy waterfall to get to, just a short hike and very picturesque!
Forest Park is massive and has so many hiking trails! Be sure to bring water and wear proper attire, as this is real hiking. There are places to park off the road all throughout forest park.
31 locals recommend
Forest Park
Forest Park is massive and has so many hiking trails! Be sure to bring water and wear proper attire, as this is real hiking. There are places to park off the road all throughout forest park.
three words.... DRAG QUEEN BRUNCH! SO much fun and the food was surprisingly good as well
65 locals recommend
Night Light Lounge
2100 SE Clinton Stthree words.... DRAG QUEEN BRUNCH! SO much fun and the food was surprisingly good as well
You should for sure visit this place. They have multiple bars, a restaurant and a soaking pool
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveYou should for sure visit this place. They have multiple bars, a restaurant and a soaking pool
Shopping
You could spend hours at this place. Such great finds, kind of expensive but a really fun experience. Tons of vintage!
61 locals recommend
House of Vintage
3315 SE Hawthorne BlvdYou could spend hours at this place. Such great finds, kind of expensive but a really fun experience. Tons of vintage!
ECOVIBE
1906 NE Alberta StThe cutest plant holders and home decor
has all the shops you need: Target, Ikea, Home Goods, Nordstrom Rack, Carhartt and more!
36 locals recommend
Cascade Station Shopping Center
9721 NE Cascades Pkwyhas all the shops you need: Target, Ikea, Home Goods, Nordstrom Rack, Carhartt and more!
Beaches & River spots
Frenchman's Bar Regional Park
9612 NW Lower River RdCotton Wood Beach
Index Streetnice large sandy beach across the river in Washington
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder Rd