Guidebook for Portland

Erin
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

The entire food scene in portland is next-level. Here are a few nearby delicious spots. For a more extensive list across the whole city, check out Eater PDX for their current recommendations (http://eater.pdx.com). Here is a link to the PDX Eater 38 (which is refreshed every 3 months): https://pdx.eater.com/maps/38-best-portland-oregon-restaurants
Must try the stuffed pretzel rolls!
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Heim Bakery & Cafe
7137 NE Fremont St
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Must try the stuffed pretzel rolls!
Honestly some of the best Thai food I've experienced in North America outside of Thailand... legit.
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Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta St
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Honestly some of the best Thai food I've experienced in North America outside of Thailand... legit.
Amazing pizza and soft serve ice cream!
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Pizza Jerk
5028 NE 42nd Ave
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Amazing pizza and soft serve ice cream!
No frills local tacos. Easy and fast, and tasty!
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Angel Food & Fun
5135 NE 60th Ave
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No frills local tacos. Easy and fast, and tasty!
Yummy french food!
385 helybéli ajánlásával
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
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Yummy french food!
Healthy. Vegan (or not). 100% Gluten-Free Menu. Crafted Food Nutrition in Cast Iron Skillets. Kombucha on tap. So Portland.
Joule
4615 NE Sandy Blvd
Healthy. Vegan (or not). 100% Gluten-Free Menu. Crafted Food Nutrition in Cast Iron Skillets. Kombucha on tap. So Portland.
Tiny donuts & chai - can't go wrong. Always a line around the block. They make your donuts fresh, made to order. Don't miss!
219 helybéli ajánlásával
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont St
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Tiny donuts & chai - can't go wrong. Always a line around the block. They make your donuts fresh, made to order. Don't miss!
Amazing Laotian food!
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Cully Central
4579 NE Cully Blvd
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Amazing Laotian food!
Don’t be fooled by the simple appearance. The donuts are all time. Open late night too!
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Annie's Donut Shop
3449 NE 72nd Ave
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Don’t be fooled by the simple appearance. The donuts are all time. Open late night too!
Australian inspired food, every dish is DELICIOUS. Options for the vegan and gluten-free friends. Usually has a wait on weekends, recommend getting there a little early for weekend brunch.
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Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta St
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Australian inspired food, every dish is DELICIOUS. Options for the vegan and gluten-free friends. Usually has a wait on weekends, recommend getting there a little early for weekend brunch.
Fusion Thai food and hand-crafted drinks that will knock your socks off.
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Bang Bang
4727 NE Fremont St
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Fusion Thai food and hand-crafted drinks that will knock your socks off.
This place just opened in September 2019 and is booked all the time. YUMMY tacos and creative margaritas, they also have several TV's that play sports.
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Tacovore
3707 NE Fremont St
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This place just opened in September 2019 and is booked all the time. YUMMY tacos and creative margaritas, they also have several TV's that play sports.

Drinks & Nightlife

Free tastings on Friday nights! Amazing selection of wines from "Mom & Pop" style wineries from around the world, every bottle is under $20. They also have local artisanware/crafts for sale inside.
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Mom and Pop Wine Shop
6908 NE Sandy Blvd
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Free tastings on Friday nights! Amazing selection of wines from "Mom & Pop" style wineries from around the world, every bottle is under $20. They also have local artisanware/crafts for sale inside.
Serious local dive. Very good people watching.
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Spare Room Restaurant & Lounge
4830 NE 42nd Ave
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Serious local dive. Very good people watching.
You wouldn't think it from the outside, but it's like being in LA in the 60's on the inside. The food is really good, decent drinks & beer on tap, and live music every night - very often jazz. Very diverse.
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Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar
5474 NE Sandy Blvd
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You wouldn't think it from the outside, but it's like being in LA in the 60's on the inside. The food is really good, decent drinks & beer on tap, and live music every night - very often jazz. Very diverse.
Great selection of beer, and people hang and play speeed chess sometimes in the main area
49 helybéli ajánlásával
The Moon and Sixpence
2014 NE 42nd Ave
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Great selection of beer, and people hang and play speeed chess sometimes in the main area
Handmade margaritas, Arepas made to order, and Teote bowls!
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Teote Mezcaleria
2700 NE Alberta St
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Handmade margaritas, Arepas made to order, and Teote bowls!
Great drinks
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The Knock Back
2315 NE Alberta St
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Great drinks
Amazing food & drinks in the heart of the NE Alberta street scene
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Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta St
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Amazing food & drinks in the heart of the NE Alberta street scene
Award winning NW beers, hazy IPA’s, and known for their sours. Food is also great. You can see their current draft selection on Untappd app.
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Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta St
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Award winning NW beers, hazy IPA’s, and known for their sours. Food is also great. You can see their current draft selection on Untappd app.
Great bands come through here, and the attached bar/restaurant has great food.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
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Great bands come through here, and the attached bar/restaurant has great food.
Little known music venue with fabulous acoustics. Hosts a variety of acts from local indie singer songwriters to more well known acts. Great cocktails & beer selection. Intimate.
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Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta St
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Little known music venue with fabulous acoustics. Hosts a variety of acts from local indie singer songwriters to more well known acts. Great cocktails & beer selection. Intimate.

Essentials

All the essentials within walking distance (5-6 blocks)
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Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvd
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All the essentials within walking distance (5-6 blocks)
Pharmacy often carries more items than Safeway’s pharmacy section
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Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd Ave
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Pharmacy often carries more items than Safeway’s pharmacy section
Very good selection of liquor and wine, 3 blocks away on Sandy & NE 73rd.
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Rose City Liquor
7253 NE Sandy Blvd
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Very good selection of liquor and wine, 3 blocks away on Sandy & NE 73rd.
A nice little deli and convenience store within walking distance.
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Samo's Bistro
7215 NE Prescott St
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A nice little deli and convenience store within walking distance.
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Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St
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Local competitor to Whole Foods and much better selection of foods. Made to order sandwiches, rice/noodle bowls, and salad bar
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division St
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Local competitor to Whole Foods and much better selection of foods. Made to order sandwiches, rice/noodle bowls, and salad bar

Shopping

Chain of great secondhand/consignment shops in portland with everything from clothes to jewelry to furniture to odds and ends.
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RERUN2
6940 NE Sandy Blvd
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Chain of great secondhand/consignment shops in portland with everything from clothes to jewelry to furniture to odds and ends.

Arts & Culture

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Portland Művészeti Múzeum
1219 SW Park Ave
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Entertainment & Activities

Vintage theater from the 1930’s shows lots of independent films and special screenings in 60mm. For the film afficianado!
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Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
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Vintage theater from the 1930’s shows lots of independent films and special screenings in 60mm. For the film afficianado!
$9 movies, 3 blocks away, hard to beat. No frills but screen and sound are fantastic.
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Roseway Theater
7229 NE Sandy Blvd
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$9 movies, 3 blocks away, hard to beat. No frills but screen and sound are fantastic.

Sightseeing

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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
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Very busy on weekends but worth the trip! Can do the international test rose garden on the same stop, they are right next to each other.
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Portlandi Japán Kert
611 SW Kingston Ave
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Very busy on weekends but worth the trip! Can do the international test rose garden on the same stop, they are right next to each other.
Tour is well worth it. The original owner was a founder of portland and turned it from a lumber town to a thriving metropolis. Many interesting old inventions in the house as well. And a great view of the city and volcanoes from the garden out back. Famous views.
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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
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Tour is well worth it. The original owner was a founder of portland and turned it from a lumber town to a thriving metropolis. Many interesting old inventions in the house as well. And a great view of the city and volcanoes from the garden out back. Famous views.