Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Woodlawn Coffee & Pastry
808 NE Dekum StOne of the best pastry shops in Portland!
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum St Great local beer and good upscale bar food
The Oregon Public House
700 NE Dekum StNonprofit pub with family-friendly atmosphere.
Tamale Boy Dekum
1764 NE Dekum StGreat outdoor patio
Old Town Brewing
5201 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGood thin crust pizza and beer.
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOne of our favorites!
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd5th Quadrant and Sidebar are two sides to this Lompoc Brewing location. Really good beer and good pub food. Great place to catch a Timbers match.
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Lompoc Brewing/5th Quadrant
3901 North Williams Avenue 5th Quadrant and Sidebar are two sides to this Lompoc Brewing location. Really good beer and good pub food. Great place to catch a Timbers match.
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StTo skip the long lines at this incredibly popular ice cream shop, head to the glass fridge, grab a pint or two (or three!), and head straight to the cashier. The downside is you'll miss out on all the free samples you could want.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St To skip the long lines at this incredibly popular ice cream shop, head to the glass fridge, grab a pint or two (or three!), and head straight to the cashier. The downside is you'll miss out on all the free samples you could want.
Aviary
1733 NE Alberta StPetite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd Delicious bakery and restaurant
Random Order Pie Bar
1800 NE Alberta StGood pie, quirky atmosphere.
Good Neighbor Pizzeria
800 NE Dekum StLow-key neighborhood pizza spot
Wood-fired pizza. You can't beat their $5 margarita pizza happy hour deal (4-6pm M-F)
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Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveWood-fired pizza. You can't beat their $5 margarita pizza happy hour deal (4-6pm M-F)
The first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in the world. It's not cheap, but happy hour can be a good deal.
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveThe first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in the world. It's not cheap, but happy hour can be a good deal.
Great spot for breakfast, but like all breakfast spots in Portland, go early to avoid a line.
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Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StGreat spot for breakfast, but like all breakfast spots in Portland, go early to avoid a line.
Horn of Africa
5237 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThe Big Egg
3039 Northeast Alberta StreetGrilled cheese food cart in an old school bus!
La Taq
1625 NE Killingsworth StHandsome Pizza
1603 NE Killingsworth StP's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StUpscale food market and small deli/cafe
Philippes Bread
4082 North Williams Avenue Wonderful bakery
Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta StAkasaru Ramen
2712 NE Alberta StCruzroom
2314 NE Alberta StFunky vibe, great patio, delicious and unique tacos
Amazing wings and good beer (brewed by them)
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Fire On the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Interstate
4225 N Interstate AveAmazing wings and good beer (brewed by them)
Unique Portland chain – this location used to be an elementary school. Fun atmosphere, decent pub food (good tots) and beer.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveUnique Portland chain – this location used to be an elementary school. Fun atmosphere, decent pub food (good tots) and beer.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St Indian street food, with old movies playing
Bunk Alberta
2017 NE Alberta StGourmet sandwiches
Bella Pizza
2934 NE Alberta StNeighborhood pizza, with vegan options
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveAdventurous fixed-price meals at communal tables.
Pollo Norte
5427 Northeast 42nd AvenueMexican-style rotisserie chicken
Piedmont Station Food Carts
625 NE Killingsworth StFood cart pod
Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveFood cart
Starbucks
6003 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StDelicious Thai food!
Delicious no-frills, family-style Ethiopian food. Great vegetarian options.
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Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDelicious no-frills, family-style Ethiopian food. Great vegetarian options.
Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StSome of the best beers in town!
Parks & Nature
This is the original Portland rose garden. Walking distance from us with playground and community center outdoor pool.
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Peninsula Park ja Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayThis is the original Portland rose garden. Walking distance from us with playground and community center outdoor pool.
Old park with big trees and lots of shade. Kids playground and big lawn. Great walking destination from our house.
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Alberta Park
1905 NE Killingsworth StOld park with big trees and lots of shade. Kids playground and big lawn. Great walking destination from our house.
Large, lovely rose garden – look for concerts in the park during the summer months
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveLarge, lovely rose garden – look for concerts in the park during the summer months
One of the largest urban forests in the United States, with over 80 miles of hiking trails
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Metsäpuisto
One of the largest urban forests in the United States, with over 80 miles of hiking trails
Walking/biking trail that circles the Willamette River's east and west sides from the Hawthorne Bridge to the Steel Bridge.
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Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeWalking/biking trail that circles the Willamette River's east and west sides from the Hawthorne Bridge to the Steel Bridge.
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdFarms, fresh produce, u-pick berries, beaches
Shopping
Queen Bee Creations
3961 N Williams AveSewing co-op with cute bags, jewelry and accessories
Lark Press
2516 N Williams AveLocal printing press with handmade cards
Cards, accessories and home decor. We like it best for their unique Christmas ornaments in Dec.
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ink & peat - home + lifestyle
3808 N Williams AveCards, accessories and home decor. We like it best for their unique Christmas ornaments in Dec.
Powellin kirjakaupunki
1005 W Burnside StHuge, famous, fun bookstore
Portlandin lauantaimarkkinat
2 SW Naito PkwyArts and Crafts
Getting Around
This is the nearest MAX station (yellow line). It's a 20 min walk from our place, or take the #72 bus down Killingsworth
N Killingsworth & Interstate station
This is the nearest MAX station (yellow line). It's a 20 min walk from our place, or take the #72 bus down Killingsworth
Drinks & Nightlife
The Box Social
3971 N Williams AveFun, fancy cocktails
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams AveSmall place with a few local fizzy wines and meads. You can order food from Tamale Boy.
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Hi-Wheel Wine & Mead Co.
6719 NE 18th AveSmall place with a few local fizzy wines and meads. You can order food from Tamale Boy.
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StAria Portland Dry Gin
2304 NW Savier StLocal distillery, and our go-to gin.
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveEssentials
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdThis grocery store is one block from our house.
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveHigh end local grocery chain.
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveZOOM+Care
3872 N Mississippi AveZOOM+Care
3872 N Mississippi AveLegacy Emanuel Medical Center
2801 N Gantenbein AveEntertainment & Activities
Beautiful stadium with an amazing atmosphere for a soccer match!
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Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StBeautiful stadium with an amazing atmosphere for a soccer match!
Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StThe Rose Garden – home of the Trailblazers