Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Albina Press
4637 N Albina AveBest coffee in the world. Not kidding.
Mio Sushi
2735 N Killingsworth StWhile not off the charts, it's good dependable sushi.
Fire On the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Interstate
4225 N Interstate AveAmazing viddles
Tasty breakfast. Be prepared for a bit of a wait... with coffee in hand.
240 locals recommend
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveTasty breakfast. Be prepared for a bit of a wait... with coffee in hand.
Miho Izakaya
4057 N Interstate AveReally interesting and yummy Japanese inspired food.
4 miles away, this is a MUST. Food carts (burritos, thai, Japanese, ice-cream, wood-fired pizza, and a bar inside) an out door fire, and lots of space make this a super fun destination. Farm stand right next door to pick up some locally-grown items for the kitchen.
16 locals recommend
Kruger's Farm Market
7316 North Lombard Street4 miles away, this is a MUST. Food carts (burritos, thai, Japanese, ice-cream, wood-fired pizza, and a bar inside) an out door fire, and lots of space make this a super fun destination. Farm stand right next door to pick up some locally-grown items for the kitchen.
Closest place for a slice. Not the best pizza in the world, but surely passable.
29 locals recommend
Atomic Pizza
1936 N Killingsworth StClosest place for a slice. Not the best pizza in the world, but surely passable.
milk glass mrkt
2150 N Killingsworth StYummy breakfast, good coffee, and a few kitchen items for home.
Mee Dee Thai Cuisine
2731 N Killingsworth StWe don't LOVE this Thai food, but it is passable and close.
La Bonita | Food for the People
2710 N Killingsworth StSurprisingly yummy Mexican food.
Super yummy. Won burger award some years back. They deserved it in our opinion.
98 locals recommend
Swift and Union
8103 N Denver AveSuper yummy. Won burger award some years back. They deserved it in our opinion.
Everything Else
GER-BROCK AUTOMOTIVE
2225 N Killingsworth StBest automotive shop we've ever been to!
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveBest grocery around and very close.
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StClosest little market that has good staples.
Mississippi Ave. is jammed with awesome restaurants, boutiques, ice-cream, bars, and small music venues, etc.
217 locals recommend
North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi AvenueMississippi Ave. is jammed with awesome restaurants, boutiques, ice-cream, bars, and small music venues, etc.
Catch an all-ages cheap movie, sitting in couches with dinner brought to you! Or, play pool in their bar, or soak in the soaking pool!
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveCatch an all-ages cheap movie, sitting in couches with dinner brought to you! Or, play pool in their bar, or soak in the soaking pool!
Alberta between 11th and 33rd: Tons of stores, restaurants. Super hip and fun.
117 locals recommend
Northeast Alberta Street
Northeast Alberta StreetAlberta between 11th and 33rd: Tons of stores, restaurants. Super hip and fun.
Portland's baker extraordinaire: Excellent breakfast, lunch, coffee and fresh bread.
226 locals recommend
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StPortland's baker extraordinaire: Excellent breakfast, lunch, coffee and fresh bread.
Hop over the river to the more shi-shi strip of food and shopping.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueHop over the river to the more shi-shi strip of food and shopping.
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveSuper fun place to take kids. Fun for adults, too.
Super fun to ride bikes along the east-side esplanade, arriving at Oaks Park Amusement park for rides, indoor roller-skating, or nice walk along Willamette River
208 locals recommend
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WaySuper fun to ride bikes along the east-side esplanade, arriving at Oaks Park Amusement park for rides, indoor roller-skating, or nice walk along Willamette River
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyOutdoor market. Great scene. Easy bike or Max ride.
Firelight Yoga
1475 N Killingsworth StTasha loves this studio.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lost and Found
5426 N Gay AveHip new drinking and dining establishment.
The Old Gold
2105 N Killingsworth StGreat place to grab a drink.
They have super good pub food. Lots of cocktails and a very hip scene. Outdoor seating.
124 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveThey have super good pub food. Lots of cocktails and a very hip scene. Outdoor seating.
Shopping
Blend Coffee
2710 N Killingsworth StGreat coffee and treats and CLOSE!
Parks & Nature
Great park and community center with pool. Very affordable. Gorgeous rose garden when in season.
151 locals recommend
Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkGreat park and community center with pool. Very affordable. Gorgeous rose garden when in season.
Largest inner-city park in the nation... and it's really beautiful. Numerous access points, but we really like Saltzman rd. off of Hwy 30. Lots of hiking possibilities. Great maps online.
90 locals recommend
Forest Park
Largest inner-city park in the nation... and it's really beautiful. Numerous access points, but we really like Saltzman rd. off of Hwy 30. Lots of hiking possibilities. Great maps online.
Sightseeing
Search 'Biketown' locations to find rentable bike and drop-off locations. Many close to our home.
50 locals recommend
BIKETOWN
Search 'Biketown' locations to find rentable bike and drop-off locations. Many close to our home.
Essentials
Plaid Pantry
1305 SW 11th Ave