Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Best cup of coffee in walking distance and great in-house baked goods at this cute little hipster neighborhood spot.
30 helybéli ajánlásával
Kainos Coffee
6633 NE Sandy BlvdBest cup of coffee in walking distance and great in-house baked goods at this cute little hipster neighborhood spot.
Beeswing Restaurant
6716 Southeast Milwaukie AvenueBeautiful spot, excellent breakfast.
Hot, fresh mini-donuts, made to order and more kinds of chai than you could imagine.
219 helybéli ajánlásával
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StHot, fresh mini-donuts, made to order and more kinds of chai than you could imagine.
Neighborhood market run by the eponymous Ira. Basic grill and fry food from pancakes to sandwiches and burgers made to order; good selection of local baked goods, ice cream and baklava; beer, wine, and cigarettes, plus pantry basics.
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Samo's Bistro
7215 NE Prescott StNeighborhood market run by the eponymous Ira. Basic grill and fry food from pancakes to sandwiches and burgers made to order; good selection of local baked goods, ice cream and baklava; beer, wine, and cigarettes, plus pantry basics.
Only a few items, and it's really all you need. Grilled chicken and beef with rice or noodles. Lots of tasty meat for a very reasonable price. Nothing fancy, unfailingly delicious.
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Du's Grill
5365 NE Sandy BlvdOnly a few items, and it's really all you need. Grilled chicken and beef with rice or noodles. Lots of tasty meat for a very reasonable price. Nothing fancy, unfailingly delicious.
If you love buffalo wings, this place is for you! People swear these are the best wings in town, and they brew their own beer, to boot. And the pizza's not half bad either. Hard to go wrong with your food choices here.
95 helybéli ajánlásával
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont
3443 NE 57th AveIf you love buffalo wings, this place is for you! People swear these are the best wings in town, and they brew their own beer, to boot. And the pizza's not half bad either. Hard to go wrong with your food choices here.
Grand Central is, hands down, one of the best bakeries in town.
226 helybéli ajánlásával
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StGrand Central is, hands down, one of the best bakeries in town.
Great little coffeehouse, Native woman owned, with great space for working and a patio to enjoy the fresh air.
28 helybéli ajánlásával
Bison Coffeehouse
3941 NE Cully BlvdGreat little coffeehouse, Native woman owned, with great space for working and a patio to enjoy the fresh air.
Family owned Vietnamese restaurant with phenomenal, herbaceous pho, just a 10 minute walk away. Chicken wing appetizer is finger licking good.
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Phở MeKha Restaurant
6846 NE Sandy BlvdFamily owned Vietnamese restaurant with phenomenal, herbaceous pho, just a 10 minute walk away. Chicken wing appetizer is finger licking good.
Great coffeeshop if you are looking for a place to hang out for an extended period with free wi-fi. Excellent coffee, and Bake Shop (yum!) is right next door.
171 helybéli ajánlásával
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StGreat coffeeshop if you are looking for a place to hang out for an extended period with free wi-fi. Excellent coffee, and Bake Shop (yum!) is right next door.
Shopping
Don't be fooled by this very unassuming dispensary...friendly, knowledgable staff, great selection of flower, oils, edibles, etc.
AmeriCanna Rx
8654 NE Sandy BlvdDon't be fooled by this very unassuming dispensary...friendly, knowledgable staff, great selection of flower, oils, edibles, etc.
IKEA
10280 NE Cascades PkwyCards, prints, t-shirts and more, primarily by artists from the Pacific Northwest.
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Land Gallery
3925 N Mississippi AveCards, prints, t-shirts and more, primarily by artists from the Pacific Northwest.
Essentials
Spin Laundry Lounge
750 N Fremont St There is a new, closer location on NE Broadway and 23rd.
Target
939 SW Morrison StClosest supermarket, with Starbucks, ATM, bus passes, and pharmacy. Open 6am-11pm, 7 days a week.
279 helybéli ajánlásával
Safeway
6901 NE Sandy BlvdClosest supermarket, with Starbucks, ATM, bus passes, and pharmacy. Open 6am-11pm, 7 days a week.
Hot tubs!! Lovely place to relax and recharge with hot tub, cold shower, and sauna. Add a massage for an extra special treat. Clothing optional.
87 helybéli ajánlásával
Common Ground Wellness Co-operative
5010 NE 33rd AveHot tubs!! Lovely place to relax and recharge with hot tub, cold shower, and sauna. Add a massage for an extra special treat. Clothing optional.
Sightseeing
Walking distance from our house, the Grotto is a must see in December.
138 helybéli ajánlásával
Grotto
8840 NE Skidmore StWalking distance from our house, the Grotto is a must see in December.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little, locally owned movie theater walking distance from our house. Independently owned, so first run movies are cheaper than the megaplexes.
58 helybéli ajánlásával
Roseway Theater
7229 NE Sandy BlvdGreat little, locally owned movie theater walking distance from our house. Independently owned, so first run movies are cheaper than the megaplexes.
Cool, nonprofit, vintage movie theater with pizza, beer, snacks and beverages. Indie and art films, festivals on a regular basis.
231 helybéli ajánlásával
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdCool, nonprofit, vintage movie theater with pizza, beer, snacks and beverages. Indie and art films, festivals on a regular basis.
Oaks Amusement Park
7805 SE Oaks Park WayGetting Around
This hub is a straight shot down Sandy Blvd on #12, and from here you can transfer to the MAX train (light rail) and several other bus lines.
12 helybéli ajánlásával
Hollywood/NE 42nd Ave TC MAX Station
This hub is a straight shot down Sandy Blvd on #12, and from here you can transfer to the MAX train (light rail) and several other bus lines.
The newest addition to our transportation system, the tram is a short and scenic ride from the waterfront to the campus of Oregon Health Sciences Hospital and back again. Ticket is not included in the Trimet day pass, but you only pay to go up to the hospital and not for the ride back. Great views of the Mt. Hood, the river and downtown Portland.
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Portland Aerial Tram
3303 South Bond AvenueThe newest addition to our transportation system, the tram is a short and scenic ride from the waterfront to the campus of Oregon Health Sciences Hospital and back again. Ticket is not included in the Trimet day pass, but you only pay to go up to the hospital and not for the ride back. Great views of the Mt. Hood, the river and downtown Portland.
City-wide bike rental program with pick up stations within a mile of our house.
67 helybéli ajánlásával
BIKETOWN
City-wide bike rental program with pick up stations within a mile of our house.
Parks & Nature
Multnomah Falls Lodge Visitor Center