Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Essentials

Great selection of local natural foods and wine/beer. Friendly staff.
82 locals recommend
Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman St
82 locals recommend
Great selection of local natural foods and wine/beer. Friendly staff.

Food Scene

Awesome local vibe. Friendly staff and large selection of house made pastries (+GF) baked daily.
38 locals recommend
The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman St
38 locals recommend
Awesome local vibe. Friendly staff and large selection of house made pastries (+GF) baked daily.
Closest coffee shop with real Portland vibe. Fresh bagels and pastries. Light fare.
13 locals recommend
The Clearing Cafe
2772 NW Thurman St
13 locals recommend
Closest coffee shop with real Portland vibe. Fresh bagels and pastries. Light fare.
Fresh smoothies and organic burritos.
176 locals recommend
Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi Ave
176 locals recommend
Fresh smoothies and organic burritos.
Closest food cart pod.
7 locals recommend
Food carts
1515 NW 18th Ave
7 locals recommend
Closest food cart pod.
Relaxing cafe attached to a spa offers a broad variety of teas plus coffee, smoothies & light bites. Smoothies are the best!
10 locals recommend
KIVA: Cafe & Spa
1533 NW 24th Ave
10 locals recommend
Relaxing cafe attached to a spa offers a broad variety of teas plus coffee, smoothies & light bites. Smoothies are the best!
Favorite ramen haunt in the quaint and inviting Union Way Alley.
66 locals recommend
Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta St
66 locals recommend
Favorite ramen haunt in the quaint and inviting Union Way Alley.
Tiny new french cafe that's becoming a Portland darling. Just across from Powell's Books on West Burnside.
26 locals recommend
Maurice
921 SW Oak St
26 locals recommend
Tiny new french cafe that's becoming a Portland darling. Just across from Powell's Books on West Burnside.
Arguably the best vegetarian food in Portland.
13 locals recommend
DC Vegetarian
430 SW 3rd Ave
13 locals recommend
Arguably the best vegetarian food in Portland.
Fabulous craft coffee house second location in the Pearl on 13th
301 locals recommend
Barista
1725 NE Alberta St
301 locals recommend
Fabulous craft coffee house second location in the Pearl on 13th
It's a chain but if you can get past that, it's a fun Mexican restaurant and bar with great happy hour nachos. Solid, upscale ambiance.
77 locals recommend
The Matador
1438 NW 23rd Ave
77 locals recommend
It's a chain but if you can get past that, it's a fun Mexican restaurant and bar with great happy hour nachos. Solid, upscale ambiance.
This is locally famous chef John Gorham's downtown restaurant. Adventurous, eclectic menu served family style. Great brunch. Fun piece of trivia, John used to live next door in the red house :)
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division St
482 locals recommend
This is locally famous chef John Gorham's downtown restaurant. Adventurous, eclectic menu served family style. Great brunch. Fun piece of trivia, John used to live next door in the red house :)
2014 restaurant of the year. If meat's your thing, this would be a fantastic choice. Reservations recommended.
192 locals recommend
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
192 locals recommend
2014 restaurant of the year. If meat's your thing, this would be a fantastic choice. Reservations recommended.

Everything Else

Wonderful experience and full spa menu just blocks from apartment.
16 locals recommend
The DragonTree
2768 NW Thurman St
16 locals recommend
Wonderful experience and full spa menu just blocks from apartment.
Wanting to try hot yoga? Free 3 day pass often available.
19 locals recommend
CorePower Yoga
844 SE Morrison St
19 locals recommend
Wanting to try hot yoga? Free 3 day pass often available.
Great service. Rentals.
10 locals recommend
21st Avenue Bicycles
918 Northwest 21st Avenue
10 locals recommend
Great service. Rentals.
Mountain bike rentals. Great service.
6 locals recommend
Fat Tire Farm
2714 NW Thurman St
6 locals recommend
Mountain bike rentals. Great service.
t 5,157 acres, Portland's Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States. With more than 80 miles of soft-surface trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
940 locals recommend
t 5,157 acres, Portland's Forest Park is the largest urban forest in the United States. With more than 80 miles of soft-surface trails, fire lanes and forest roads, Forest Park stretches for more than
Historic property with great tours.
622 locals recommend
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
622 locals recommend
Historic property with great tours.
Wonderful summer concerts
524 locals recommend
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd
524 locals recommend
Wonderful summer concerts
Lively music venue. Full calendar of events.
111 locals recommend
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell St
111 locals recommend
Lively music venue. Full calendar of events.
Wonderful selection of organic veggies and farm supplies.
Naomi's Organic Farm Supply
3454 SE Powell Blvd
Wonderful selection of organic veggies and farm supplies.
Rae's is a five minute walk and offers a great happy hour menu and bottomless brunch on Sat/Sun. Patio seating too.
8 locals recommend
Rae's Lakeview Lounge closed
1900 NW 27th Ave
8 locals recommend
Rae's is a five minute walk and offers a great happy hour menu and bottomless brunch on Sat/Sun. Patio seating too.
You can hike to the Audubon Society through Forest Park for classes, group hikes and outings. http://audubonportland.org/
42 locals recommend
Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell Rd
42 locals recommend
You can hike to the Audubon Society through Forest Park for classes, group hikes and outings. http://audubonportland.org/
Arguably Portland's best grocery store, you'll find all you could ever want (and possibly more) at New Seasons. Awesome made to order foods, wine selection and wellness supplies.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division St
974 locals recommend
Arguably Portland's best grocery store, you'll find all you could ever want (and possibly more) at New Seasons. Awesome made to order foods, wine selection and wellness supplies.
Quaint neighborhood yoga studio offers reasonably priced drop in classes and supportive staff.
Yoga NW
1901 NW 26th Ave
Quaint neighborhood yoga studio offers reasonably priced drop in classes and supportive staff.
Large urban park next to Chapman Elementary School--home of the famous swift birds. Tennis and basketball courts, turf soccer field.
17 locals recommend
Wallace Park
17 locals recommend
Large urban park next to Chapman Elementary School--home of the famous swift birds. Tennis and basketball courts, turf soccer field.
Great independent movie house with full restaurant and bar. Live music on weekends. Service IN the movies makes for a great date night.
136 locals recommend
Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th Ave
136 locals recommend
Great independent movie house with full restaurant and bar. Live music on weekends. Service IN the movies makes for a great date night.
One of Portland's most inviting coffee houses trafficked by creative talent and just a short drive from the apartment.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
976 locals recommend
One of Portland's most inviting coffee houses trafficked by creative talent and just a short drive from the apartment.
Well, since it's legal thought you might want to check it out. No smoking on the urban farm please :)
Thurman Street Collective
2384 NW Thurman St
Well, since it's legal thought you might want to check it out. No smoking on the urban farm please :)
Home of the Timbers and women's Thorns team. Sells out, so get your tix early or check Stubhub for last minute deals.
191 locals recommend
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison St
191 locals recommend
Home of the Timbers and women's Thorns team. Sells out, so get your tix early or check Stubhub for last minute deals.
One of Portland's most loved contemporary art galleries. You might find some of Karen Ehler's work here--you're staying in her old art studio.
Blackfish Gallery
938 NW 9th Ave
One of Portland's most loved contemporary art galleries. You might find some of Karen Ehler's work here--you're staying in her old art studio.
Renowned art collection. Park of First Thursday each month.
White Space
1439 NW Marshall St
Renowned art collection. Park of First Thursday each month.
Regal restored multi-purpose building is the home of the City's sustainable business offices. Restaurants and Portland's only Patagonia store in the bottom level. Occasional entertainment.
6 locals recommend
Ecotrust
721 NW 9th Ave
6 locals recommend
Regal restored multi-purpose building is the home of the City's sustainable business offices. Restaurants and Portland's only Patagonia store in the bottom level. Occasional entertainment.
Nearest access point to Forest Park about 2 blocks from the apartment. Trail to Pittock Mansion, Audubon Society or connect through to the infamous Wildwood Trail.
31 locals recommend
Lower Macleay Park
2960 NW Upshur St
31 locals recommend
Nearest access point to Forest Park about 2 blocks from the apartment. Trail to Pittock Mansion, Audubon Society or connect through to the infamous Wildwood Trail.
The 30-mile Wildwood Trail in Forest Park is part of the region’s 40-Mile Loop system that links Forest Park to pedestrian and trail routes along the Columbia River to Gresham.
14 locals recommend
Wildwood Trail
Wildwood Trail
14 locals recommend
The 30-mile Wildwood Trail in Forest Park is part of the region’s 40-Mile Loop system that links Forest Park to pedestrian and trail routes along the Columbia River to Gresham.
Portland's largest beer hall with 120+ Oregon beers on tap. Part of Chefstable restaurant group. They operate many of Portland's noteworthy restaurants.
22 locals recommend
Coopers Hall
404 SE 6th Ave
22 locals recommend
Portland's largest beer hall with 120+ Oregon beers on tap. Part of Chefstable restaurant group. They operate many of Portland's noteworthy restaurants.
Fun and interesting sandwich destination with innovative menu for meat eaters. Try the pork shoulder. All sandwiches available as salads. Great beer options to pair.
167 locals recommend
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne Blvd
167 locals recommend
Fun and interesting sandwich destination with innovative menu for meat eaters. Try the pork shoulder. All sandwiches available as salads. Great beer options to pair.
Relatively new and lively grub station. Ping pong and fire pit in bar.
45 locals recommend
TILT
1355 NW Everett St
45 locals recommend
Relatively new and lively grub station. Ping pong and fire pit in bar.
Worth the visit. Tea room in the middle of the garden.
405 locals recommend
Lan Su Chinese Garden
239 NW Everett St
405 locals recommend
Worth the visit. Tea room in the middle of the garden.
5.5 acres of formal Japanese gardens. A great walk if you're looking for a moderate/challenging loop. Next to Washington Park. Fee for entrance.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston Ave
1015 locals recommend
5.5 acres of formal Japanese gardens. A great walk if you're looking for a moderate/challenging loop. Next to Washington Park. Fee for entrance.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best southern French cafe in Portland.
77 locals recommend
St. Jack
1610 NW 23rd Ave
77 locals recommend
Best southern French cafe in Portland.
A Portland tradition with some of the best desserts in town.
189 locals recommend
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd Ave
189 locals recommend
A Portland tradition with some of the best desserts in town.
Large local brew pub with excellent seasonal brews and above average casual menu in fun bustling atmosphere.
65 locals recommend
Bridgeport Brewing
1313 NW Marshall St
65 locals recommend
Large local brew pub with excellent seasonal brews and above average casual menu in fun bustling atmosphere.
Wonderful bar and oven roasted pizza.
62 locals recommend
Oven and Shaker
1134 NW Everett St
62 locals recommend
Wonderful bar and oven roasted pizza.
Neighborhood pizza fave with live music most nights. Work your way to the back to discover the secret bar.
127 locals recommend
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi Ave
127 locals recommend
Neighborhood pizza fave with live music most nights. Work your way to the back to discover the secret bar.
A renovated church houses this intimate live music spot with burgers & drinks in the adjoining bar.
436 locals recommend
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
436 locals recommend
A renovated church houses this intimate live music spot with burgers & drinks in the adjoining bar.
Wonderful eclectic menu. Local foods and fun atmosphere. Always makes the Portland "best" list.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division St
482 locals recommend
Wonderful eclectic menu. Local foods and fun atmosphere. Always makes the Portland "best" list.
Best tapas in Portland. Fun, lively atmosphere.
179 locals recommend
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell St
179 locals recommend
Best tapas in Portland. Fun, lively atmosphere.
Some of the best drinks in Portland served in a quaint upstairs space.
85 locals recommend
The Secret Society
116 NE Russell St
85 locals recommend
Some of the best drinks in Portland served in a quaint upstairs space.
Fabulous selection of German beers next to food carts.
192 locals recommend
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi Ave
192 locals recommend
Fabulous selection of German beers next to food carts.
Voted best sushi in Portland. Sustainable, pure fish offerings.
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th Ave
471 locals recommend
Voted best sushi in Portland. Sustainable, pure fish offerings.
For meat eaters only--authentic charcuterie salami. kielbasa, pork rillette, pate, liver mousse, bratwurst, kasekrainer, sweetheart ham, capicola, etc.
82 locals recommend
Olympia Provisions
107 SE Washington St
82 locals recommend
For meat eaters only--authentic charcuterie salami. kielbasa, pork rillette, pate, liver mousse, bratwurst, kasekrainer, sweetheart ham, capicola, etc.
Iconic very elaborate library turned whiskey bar. Worth seeing. Reservations suggested.
126 locals recommend
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder St
126 locals recommend
Iconic very elaborate library turned whiskey bar. Worth seeing. Reservations suggested.
Fun no frills bar in Pearl.
23 locals recommend
River Pig Saloon
529 NW 13th Ave
23 locals recommend
Fun no frills bar in Pearl.
Closest brew pub. Easy walk. Great dog-friendly outdoor patio. Food is decent, not great. Pizza or sandwiches are best bet.
17 locals recommend
Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
1945 Northwest Quimby Street
17 locals recommend
Closest brew pub. Easy walk. Great dog-friendly outdoor patio. Food is decent, not great. Pizza or sandwiches are best bet.
Bend-based brew pub with quite good gastro pub menu. Fine beers crafted east of the Cascades. Worth a stop. Best chicken wings and great salads too.
98 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders St
98 locals recommend
Bend-based brew pub with quite good gastro pub menu. Fine beers crafted east of the Cascades. Worth a stop. Best chicken wings and great salads too.
James Beard acclaimed Thai street food destination created by Andy Ricker. Worth the wait or arrive early for first seating. Can wait at their bar across the street or Matchbox, another adjacent bar.
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division St
460 locals recommend
James Beard acclaimed Thai street food destination created by Andy Ricker. Worth the wait or arrive early for first seating. Can wait at their bar across the street or Matchbox, another adjacent bar.
Portland's largest beer hall. 120+ Oregon beers on draft. New in 2015.
28 locals recommend
Loyal Legion
710 SE 6th Ave
28 locals recommend
Portland's largest beer hall. 120+ Oregon beers on draft. New in 2015.

Shopping

Best handmade ice cream in Portland. Many natural and season ingredients.
1078 locals recommend
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
1078 locals recommend
Best handmade ice cream in Portland. Many natural and season ingredients.
You're trip isn't complete until you visit.
403 locals recommend
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division St
403 locals recommend
You're trip isn't complete until you visit.
An ice cream favorite. Try the ice cream sandwiches.
125 locals recommend
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Ave
125 locals recommend
An ice cream favorite. Try the ice cream sandwiches.

Arts & Culture

Wide variety and permanent and rotating exhibits. Great film center.
785 locals recommend
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park Ave
785 locals recommend
Wide variety and permanent and rotating exhibits. Great film center.