Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Little T American Baker
2600 SE Division StExcellent coffee and some of the best pastries in town.
This Thai restaurant used to be a "best kept secret," but the Food Network has made sure that now EVERYONE knows about it. The food is great, but expect to wait up to an hour for a table (it's first come, first served).
460 locals recommend
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division StThis Thai restaurant used to be a "best kept secret," but the Food Network has made sure that now EVERYONE knows about it. The food is great, but expect to wait up to an hour for a table (it's first come, first served).
Everyone knows Salt & Straw, but we actually love this place better. Line is shorter, gourmet flavors are amazing, 21+ and non-dairy options are always on the menu.
87 locals recommend
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2021 SE Clinton StEveryone knows Salt & Straw, but we actually love this place better. Line is shorter, gourmet flavors are amazing, 21+ and non-dairy options are always on the menu.
This place is the real deal - owned and operated by an Italian guy. Even our kids ask to come here, although it is not kid-focused in flavors. This place totally rocks.
52 locals recommend
Pinolo Gelato
3707 SE Division StThis place is the real deal - owned and operated by an Italian guy. Even our kids ask to come here, although it is not kid-focused in flavors. This place totally rocks.
This restaurant is high-end delish. You will probably want to make a reservation.
236 locals recommend
Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division StThis restaurant is high-end delish. You will probably want to make a reservation.
Our favorite walkable happy hour/dinner spot. Italian fare with wood-fired pizzas. Great drink menu. And not overpriced.
91 locals recommend
Cibo
3539 SE Division StOur favorite walkable happy hour/dinner spot. Italian fare with wood-fired pizzas. Great drink menu. And not overpriced.
This place is hipster cool. I recommend it because they have an amazingly delicious honey lavender latte that is made of dreams.
23 locals recommend
Dapper and Wise Roasters
317 East Main StreetThis place is hipster cool. I recommend it because they have an amazingly delicious honey lavender latte that is made of dreams.
DAMN good burger and above-standard pub food. Also, one of the best pickle plates to be found.
22 locals recommend
The American Local
3003 Southeast Division StreetDAMN good burger and above-standard pub food. Also, one of the best pickle plates to be found.
We know a thing or two about amazing Ethiopian food, and we recognize this place as having very good stuff. The best we've had in the world? Nah, but it's certainly better than average!
13 locals recommend
Abyssinian Kitchen
2940 SE 21st AveWe know a thing or two about amazing Ethiopian food, and we recognize this place as having very good stuff. The best we've had in the world? Nah, but it's certainly better than average!
Bar Avignon
2138 SE Division StThis wine bar/French restaurant is cozy and dark and delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dots is our local hipster dive bar that has been around for ever. Decent pub food (because this is Portland, I think there are even vegan options), sometimes slow bar service, funky decor, but you know what? Everyone loves Dots.
50 locals recommend
Dots Cafe
2521 SE Clinton StDots is our local hipster dive bar that has been around for ever. Decent pub food (because this is Portland, I think there are even vegan options), sometimes slow bar service, funky decor, but you know what? Everyone loves Dots.
Close to home and a big back patio make this place a local go-to.
65 locals recommend
Night Light Lounge
2100 SE Clinton StClose to home and a big back patio make this place a local go-to.
This is a wine retail shop/bar/small plates eatery and WE LOVE IT!!
48 locals recommend
Division Wines
3564 SE Division StThis is a wine retail shop/bar/small plates eatery and WE LOVE IT!!
Good wine, good food, and some outside seating make this a great spot to sip and chat and have some great bites.
44 locals recommend
Oui Wine Bar + Restaurant at SE Wine Collective
201 Southeast 3rd AvenueGood wine, good food, and some outside seating make this a great spot to sip and chat and have some great bites.
Shopping
This incredibly special gift shop/clay studio offers ALL kinds of amazing and locally-made jewelry, pottery, soaps, paper products, and other goods. They also have open clay studio one night a week where you can bring a bottle of wine and get creative!
14 locals recommend
Carter & Rose
3601 SE Division StThis incredibly special gift shop/clay studio offers ALL kinds of amazing and locally-made jewelry, pottery, soaps, paper products, and other goods. They also have open clay studio one night a week where you can bring a bottle of wine and get creative!
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StOur local version of Whole Foods.
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvd