Todd's Expert Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Portland's locally grown Grocer. Good selection but a bit pricey...
1022 recommandé par les habitants
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AvePortland's locally grown Grocer. Good selection but a bit pricey...
Everything you need under a 2 story roof. Great beer selection and growler fill station. (Empty Growler in the Kitchen for your use)
616 recommandé par les habitants
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdEverything you need under a 2 story roof. Great beer selection and growler fill station. (Empty Growler in the Kitchen for your use)
Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdExcellent bakery offering varieties of sour dough bread.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StMega Whole Foods Store
Arts & Culture
Must see pub and movie theater...gorgeous restored building.
Grab a beer-order some pizza and catch a flick.
351 recommandé par les habitants
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdMust see pub and movie theater...gorgeous restored building.
Grab a beer-order some pizza and catch a flick.
Art House Film in a historic venue. Grab a slice and a beer before you sit down...we love this place.
231 recommandé par les habitants
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdArt House Film in a historic venue. Grab a slice and a beer before you sit down...we love this place.
Great little renovated movie theater with good food and beer. Recommended if you want to see a movie and relax.
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Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark StGreat little renovated movie theater with good food and beer. Recommended if you want to see a movie and relax.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 SW BroadwayGreat Classic Concert Hall
Nice little Museum in a pretty part of town with interesting exhibits...worthwhile!
785 recommandé par les habitants
Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveNice little Museum in a pretty part of town with interesting exhibits...worthwhile!
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveHistoric music venue with plenty of live shows.
Food Scene
Very Good Coffee and Great People Wacthing. Grab a stool by the front window...
347 recommandé par les habitants
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StVery Good Coffee and Great People Wacthing. Grab a stool by the front window...
Great Vegan Options as well as more traditional offerings for breakfast and lunch. Hippy dippy!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Paradox Cafe
3439 SE Belmont StGreat Vegan Options as well as more traditional offerings for breakfast and lunch. Hippy dippy!
Fantastic tacos in a creatively designed space...highly recommended. Prepare for a wait.
318 recommandé par les habitants
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardFantastic tacos in a creatively designed space...highly recommended. Prepare for a wait.
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveBest Pizza in Town? (maybe)
Usually a wait.
Vying for the Best Pizza Spot in Portland. Just go! Expect a wait --but there are some great bars all around the place to hang that will make the wait breeze by.
221 recommandé par les habitants
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdVying for the Best Pizza Spot in Portland. Just go! Expect a wait --but there are some great bars all around the place to hang that will make the wait breeze by.
Pancake house where you make your own right at the table. Kinda fun but long waits and dull crowd as suburbia converges on the restaurant...
73 recommandé par les habitants
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StPancake house where you make your own right at the table. Kinda fun but long waits and dull crowd as suburbia converges on the restaurant...
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveExcllent Sushi
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StIf you want Ice Cream make the trek well worth it.
Straight From New York Pizza
3330 SE Belmont StOpen late...vegan options
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StFun Cuban Restaurant....lively
Ya Hala Lebanese Cuisine
8005 SE Stark StAwesome Lebanese food.
Pizza is a personal preference and I like Flying Pie. Kinda old school and very unpretentious. A variety of crust options - including whole wheat for you hippies. Go!
69 recommandé par les habitants
Flying Pie Pizzeria
5300 N Lombard StPizza is a personal preference and I like Flying Pie. Kinda old school and very unpretentious. A variety of crust options - including whole wheat for you hippies. Go!
Excellent brunch... expect a wait like every other good breakfast joint in town.
359 recommandé par les habitants
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StExcellent brunch... expect a wait like every other good breakfast joint in town.
Dessert and Wine bar...known for their macaroons...nice outdoor patio...recommended!!!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StDessert and Wine bar...known for their macaroons...nice outdoor patio...recommended!!!
Robo Taco
607 SE Morrison StLate night mex for late night munchies!
The Hazel Room
3279 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardGreat place for breakfast.
Yes another breakfast spot...good food and worth the wait.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Genies Cafe
1101 SE Division StYes another breakfast spot...good food and worth the wait.
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StNOPO brewery with great beer.
Good & Ramen & Sushi in a roomy and modern space. Well done cocktails and solid (small) beer list. Not cheap but worth the splurge. The 15 bus will drop you right at the front door.
75 recommandé par les habitants
AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveGood & Ramen & Sushi in a roomy and modern space. Well done cocktails and solid (small) beer list. Not cheap but worth the splurge. The 15 bus will drop you right at the front door.
I LOVE THIS PLACE. Clean and tasty Mexican with fresh flavors. The Happy hour from 5pm-6pm is a bargain get the chips and guac/empanada/taco of the day. Great margs! Excellent Ceviche...Sit at the bar and watch the bartender work it...GO!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Taqueria Nueve
727 SE Washington StI LOVE THIS PLACE. Clean and tasty Mexican with fresh flavors. The Happy hour from 5pm-6pm is a bargain get the chips and guac/empanada/taco of the day. Great margs! Excellent Ceviche...Sit at the bar and watch the bartender work it...GO!
Huge wine list. Euro small plates that do not disappoint. Fun spot with really tasty food. Recommended.
101 recommandé par les habitants
Navarre
10 NE 28th AveHuge wine list. Euro small plates that do not disappoint. Fun spot with really tasty food. Recommended.
Good place close by for Thai. Very gracious owner. Grab some to go or stay and enjoy the no frills atmosphere.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Sivalai | Thai Restaurant
4806 SE Stark StGood place close by for Thai. Very gracious owner. Grab some to go or stay and enjoy the no frills atmosphere.
Iconic pizza scene. Open late. Superb people watching. Good vegan options. Pretty good pie...worth a visit.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Sizzle Pie Central Eastside
624 E Burnside StIconic pizza scene. Open late. Superb people watching. Good vegan options. Pretty good pie...worth a visit.
Brunch spot that is well worth the wait. Extensive menu and super friendly staff. Fantastic Bloodies and Mimosas. Highly recommended!
165 recommandé par les habitants
Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdBrunch spot that is well worth the wait. Extensive menu and super friendly staff. Fantastic Bloodies and Mimosas. Highly recommended!
Fabulous Vegan Pizza. Highly recommended! They also serve vegan ice cream for those with a sweet tooth.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Virtuous Pie
1126 SE Division StFabulous Vegan Pizza. Highly recommended! They also serve vegan ice cream for those with a sweet tooth.
Cute little vegan "coffee shop" in an up and coming neighborhood. Good food and cool vibe.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Off The Griddle
6526 SE Foster RdCute little vegan "coffee shop" in an up and coming neighborhood. Good food and cool vibe.
Greta spot for a Mezcal Marg and earthy Southern Mexican Food.
Bonus.....cool fire pit in the back patio!
99 recommandé par les habitants
Teote House Cafe
1615 SE 12th AveGreta spot for a Mezcal Marg and earthy Southern Mexican Food.
Bonus.....cool fire pit in the back patio!
Doe Donuts
4110 Northeast Sandy BoulevardVegan Donuts....so good!
Hoda's Middle-Eastern Cuisine
3401 SE Belmont StClassic Med food...
Walk to this essential British Pub and order the Halibut Fish n Chips
82 recommandé par les habitants
Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StWalk to this essential British Pub and order the Halibut Fish n Chips
Newish Brewery with a great vibe and outdoor seating.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Threshold Brewing & Blending
403 SE 79th AveNewish Brewery with a great vibe and outdoor seating.
Must go for the beer connoisseur.
81 recommandé par les habitants
Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StMust go for the beer connoisseur.
Tacovore
3707 NE Fremont StYummy tacos!!! and great Margs....
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2742 E Burnside StIce Cream!
Roscoe's
8105 SE Stark StTodd's favorite dive bar.
Miyamoto
422 SE 81st AveOur go-to Sushi spot...can order while at Roscoes.
Cameo Cafe East
8111 NE Sandy BlvdOld school breakfast spot.
The Bite on Belmont
4255 SE Belmont StOur very local food cart pod...5 min walk.
Shopping
Iconic Powells Eastside Book Store. Great on a rainy day - Grab a cup of coffee and a good book..
230 recommandé par les habitants
Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdIconic Powells Eastside Book Store. Great on a rainy day - Grab a cup of coffee and a good book..
An amazing movie rental store. Very worthwhile "free museum" tour. If you are a film buff don't miss it!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Movie Madness Video and More
4320 SE Belmont StAn amazing movie rental store. Very worthwhile "free museum" tour. If you are a film buff don't miss it!
Well organized high end grocer. The Beer selection is off the hook.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Zupan's Markets
3301 Southeast Belmont StreetWell organized high end grocer. The Beer selection is off the hook.
Music Millennium
3158 E Burnside StClassic old school music store.
Must see iconic bookstore's flagship location.
976 recommandé par les habitants
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StMust see iconic bookstore's flagship location.
Walk to this classic Portland hood....shop, explore eat & drink!
121 recommandé par les habitants
Hawthorne
Walk to this classic Portland hood....shop, explore eat & drink!
Parks & Nature
Must see urban oasis....right around the corner! If you like basketball (and your any good) jump into the afternoon full court runs when the weather is nice.
437 recommandé par les habitants
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StMust see urban oasis....right around the corner! If you like basketball (and your any good) jump into the afternoon full court runs when the weather is nice.
Iconic Oregon waterfall only 20 minutes away in the Gorge. Great hikes all around the falls...get their early on sunny days to avoid the crowds.
974 recommandé par les habitants
Multnomah Falls station
Iconic Oregon waterfall only 20 minutes away in the Gorge. Great hikes all around the falls...get their early on sunny days to avoid the crowds.
Cannon Beach
Center StreetDay Trip worthy Oregon Beach....
Birding, beaches, farms and hikes...go berry picking in the summer or head to the beach along the Columbia.
181 recommandé par les habitants
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdBirding, beaches, farms and hikes...go berry picking in the summer or head to the beach along the Columbia.
Hike to a pristine cove. Must do if you are at Cannon Beach.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Ecola State Park
Hike to a pristine cove. Must do if you are at Cannon Beach.
Mount Tabor
Perfect Urban Park for hiking and hanging out.
Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdBeautiful park with a web of trails to explore.
Forest Park
Extensive urban park with tons of hiking trails.
Sightseeing
Pioneer Place
700 SW 5th AveDowntown Portland's social hub and public square.
Hawthorne Bridge station
Neat old PED friendly bridge.
Astoria still maintains that rustic industrial feel and is set where the Columbia meets the Pacific (and Fort George Brewing is there!) Well worth a day visit or to spend a couple of nights exploring the city and the coastal areas that surround it.
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Astoria
Astoria still maintains that rustic industrial feel and is set where the Columbia meets the Pacific (and Fort George Brewing is there!) Well worth a day visit or to spend a couple of nights exploring the city and the coastal areas that surround it.
http://www.timberlinelodge.com/plan-your-visit/
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Timberline Lodge Ski Area
27500 E Timberline Roadhttp://www.timberlinelodge.com/plan-your-visit/
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge AvenueReally Cool Bridge! On the way to Sauvie Island.
Hood, Oregon 97031, États-Unis
Cute little town in the Gorge.
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge AvenueGorgeous North Portland Bridge...worth checking out!
Fremont Bridge
Stadium FreewayCool bridge spanning the river.
Interesting and quaint coastal town. Great breweries. Really cool views of the Colombia meetin
Oregon Coast Hwy, Astoria, OR, États-Unis
Interesting and quaint coastal town. Great breweries. Really cool views of the Colombia meetin
Entertainment & Activities
Worth the drive out to Troutdale...pitch and put the short course with an Ale in hand. Stay for a concert/movie/food or some wine tasting. Give yourself at least 4 or 5 hours to explore the grounds.
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McMenamins Edgefield Winery Tasting Room
2126 SW Halsey StWorth the drive out to Troutdale...pitch and put the short course with an Ale in hand. Stay for a concert/movie/food or some wine tasting. Give yourself at least 4 or 5 hours to explore the grounds.
Converted Elementary School with food/movies/art/music/cool bar spaces and a soaking tub open to the public.
538 recommandé par les habitants
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveConverted Elementary School with food/movies/art/music/cool bar spaces and a soaking tub open to the public.
If you are into soccer...go sit with the Timber's Army during a game. Huge pre-party at the bars surrounding the stadium...geeky but fun crowd.
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Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StIf you are into soccer...go sit with the Timber's Army during a game. Huge pre-party at the bars surrounding the stadium...geeky but fun crowd.
Laurelthirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan StHippie music venue...shows 7 nights a week!
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StEssential Music Venue
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveAnother great music venue (and neighborhood).
Classic Ballroom Music venue downtown with "floating" dance floor.
159 recommandé par les habitants
McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside StClassic Ballroom Music venue downtown with "floating" dance floor.
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StCool retro theatre...
Must go for enthusiasts of Farmer's Markets....lots of ready made food options. Great people watching.
123 recommandé par les habitants
Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park AveMust go for enthusiasts of Farmer's Markets....lots of ready made food options. Great people watching.
Must see bar and bar game spot. Most beautiful bar space in Portland.
McMenamins Backstage Bar at the Bagdad Theater
Must see bar and bar game spot. Most beautiful bar space in Portland.
Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StThe venue for the popular Timbers and Thorns games.
Todd's second favorite dive. Great for pinball and sports games.
20 recommandé par les habitants
The Belmont Inn
3357 SE Belmont StTodd's second favorite dive. Great for pinball and sports games.
CLAUDIA'S Sports Pub and Grill
All sports all the time!
Loyal Legion
710 SE 6th AveBeer time....tons of expertly procured taps.