Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Hands down, some of the best cinnamon rolls around. Get there early on weekends to ensure you don't miss out! They also serve locally roasted beans from Ristretto Roasters and have a fantastic daily selection of baked goods. Family-friendly neighborhood hub.
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Posies Bakery & Cafe
8208 N Denver AveHands down, some of the best cinnamon rolls around. Get there early on weekends to ensure you don't miss out! They also serve locally roasted beans from Ristretto Roasters and have a fantastic daily selection of baked goods. Family-friendly neighborhood hub.
This hip neighborhood restaurant makes a mean burger and fish and chips, has a great local beer and wine selection, and serves up delicious brunch on weekends.
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Swift and Union
8103 N Denver AveThis hip neighborhood restaurant makes a mean burger and fish and chips, has a great local beer and wine selection, and serves up delicious brunch on weekends.
This little coffee shop serves some of the best local coffee and stroopwafels in an environment well-suited for socializing in your most pristine outdoor attire or working on your latest generation Macbook.
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Prince Coffee
2181 NW Nicolai StThis little coffee shop serves some of the best local coffee and stroopwafels in an environment well-suited for socializing in your most pristine outdoor attire or working on your latest generation Macbook.
If you've been wanting to try sushi burritos, this is the place to go. Hands down, the best sushi burritos we've tasted. And if you're looking for a food cart pod with diverse offerings, the Piedmont Station carts are well worth a visit.
Let's Roll PDX- Killingsworth
625 Northeast Killingsworth StreetIf you've been wanting to try sushi burritos, this is the place to go. Hands down, the best sushi burritos we've tasted. And if you're looking for a food cart pod with diverse offerings, the Piedmont Station carts are well worth a visit.
Don't miss the opportunity to taste some of the yummiest Thai fried chicken and curry around!!
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StDon't miss the opportunity to taste some of the yummiest Thai fried chicken and curry around!!
Delicious and authentic Mexican food walkable from the Apostrophe. The burritos are delicious, but on a weekend, everyone in there is hunched over a steaming bowl of menudo.
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King Burrito Mexican Food
2924 N Lombard StDelicious and authentic Mexican food walkable from the Apostrophe. The burritos are delicious, but on a weekend, everyone in there is hunched over a steaming bowl of menudo.
A darling neighborhood market that serves wonderful breakfast and lunch. They also have a well-curated market and offer live music from time to time.
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P's & Q's Market
1301 NE Dekum StA darling neighborhood market that serves wonderful breakfast and lunch. They also have a well-curated market and offer live music from time to time.
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2150 N Killingsworth StDelicious pastries and breakfast treats.
Lovely breakfast/brunch locale, but make sure you go early (or late enough that you can go around the corner to Mississippi Records to shop while you wait). Some of the best desserts in town.
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Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveLovely breakfast/brunch locale, but make sure you go early (or late enough that you can go around the corner to Mississippi Records to shop while you wait). Some of the best desserts in town.
You will never see larger plates of breakfast in your entire life. Come hungry and leave with plenty in your to-go container. This place also gets very busy, so consider the Miss Delta across the street as a Southern-fare backup plan.
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Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveYou will never see larger plates of breakfast in your entire life. Come hungry and leave with plenty in your to-go container. This place also gets very busy, so consider the Miss Delta across the street as a Southern-fare backup plan.
Great (and busy) any time of day. The best bacon-wrapped dates around.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StGreat (and busy) any time of day. The best bacon-wrapped dates around.
Drinks & Nightlife
This iconic Kenton dive bar is world famous! Although some would say it's for the customer service, or near-nightly live music, the boozy patio or even the Sunday brunch, it is actually because one scene of a Raquel Welch movie was filmed there many, many years ago. And I hear not much has changed in there since...
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Kenton Club
2025 N Kilpatrick StThis iconic Kenton dive bar is world famous! Although some would say it's for the customer service, or near-nightly live music, the boozy patio or even the Sunday brunch, it is actually because one scene of a Raquel Welch movie was filmed there many, many years ago. And I hear not much has changed in there since...
The most expensive thing you can purchase in this dive bar is a pitcher of Budweiser. It costs $6.75. Cash only. And it doesn't matter how old (or young) you are; you'll be the youngest one in there. Closes at 10, so come early.
Tavern On Denver
8234 North Denver AvenueThe most expensive thing you can purchase in this dive bar is a pitcher of Budweiser. It costs $6.75. Cash only. And it doesn't matter how old (or young) you are; you'll be the youngest one in there. Closes at 10, so come early.
Fantastic place to discover your new favorite band. Small bar (with a large, fire-pitted patio) attached to the tiny venue. Our friend Joemil loves the burgers. Housed in the center of Mississippi Avenue, one of several neighborhood-specific meccas of shopping, eating, and galavanting.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveFantastic place to discover your new favorite band. Small bar (with a large, fire-pitted patio) attached to the tiny venue. Our friend Joemil loves the burgers. Housed in the center of Mississippi Avenue, one of several neighborhood-specific meccas of shopping, eating, and galavanting.
What was once a high school is now a beautiful music venue. Amazing sound/acoustics. And a bar on the roof "tops" it off.
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Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StWhat was once a high school is now a beautiful music venue. Amazing sound/acoustics. And a bar on the roof "tops" it off.
This is some of our favorite beer in town. Which makes it some of our favorite beer. They are creative and risk-taking with (beer) recipes, but you can always find something you'll love. The food is great, too.
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Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StThis is some of our favorite beer in town. Which makes it some of our favorite beer. They are creative and risk-taking with (beer) recipes, but you can always find something you'll love. The food is great, too.
Everything is good. I recommend starting with a taster tray. They don't cook food in the building, but instead have a relationship with food carts outside. You can even order from the bar and then the food gets delivered to you! Dog-friendly patio.
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Base Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StEverything is good. I recommend starting with a taster tray. They don't cook food in the building, but instead have a relationship with food carts outside. You can even order from the bar and then the food gets delivered to you! Dog-friendly patio.
A beautiful old theater that hosts some of the best live music in town.
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Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie AveA beautiful old theater that hosts some of the best live music in town.
Our best British pub, hands down. Great tap list. Darts boards throughout. Before the smoking ban, you couldn't even see across the room. But that's about all that has changed.
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Horse Brass Pub
4534 SE Belmont StOur best British pub, hands down. Great tap list. Darts boards throughout. Before the smoking ban, you couldn't even see across the room. But that's about all that has changed.
A friendly Irish pub with a great tap list. And the menu is exactly what you'd want from a place like this. Bring your darts, or borrow some from the bar.
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The Moon and Sixpence
2014 NE 42nd AveA friendly Irish pub with a great tap list. And the menu is exactly what you'd want from a place like this. Bring your darts, or borrow some from the bar.
This is the closest spot that I would recommend watching a sporting event. So many TVs, it feels like you are walking into Best Buy. If you want a classier place to watch a game, I recommend The Station (on Alberta) or The Spirit of 77.
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Tom Cody's Pizza & Sports Bar
2630 N Lombard StThis is the closest spot that I would recommend watching a sporting event. So many TVs, it feels like you are walking into Best Buy. If you want a classier place to watch a game, I recommend The Station (on Alberta) or The Spirit of 77.
Arts & Culture
This a hub for some of the most innovative visual and performing artists in town. Host to several small festivals throughout the year and rotating exhibitions, as well as regular workshops and events.
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Oregon Contemporary
8371 N Interstate AveThis a hub for some of the most innovative visual and performing artists in town. Host to several small festivals throughout the year and rotating exhibitions, as well as regular workshops and events.
A beautiful collection of art, with interesting travelling exhibits always passing through.
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Portland Art Museum
1219 SW Park AveA beautiful collection of art, with interesting travelling exhibits always passing through.
If you want to learn more about our place, this is a good spot to do it. Not too big, and kid-friendly. Right in the heart of SW, on the campus of PSU.
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Oregon Historical Society Museum
1200 SW Park AveIf you want to learn more about our place, this is a good spot to do it. Not too big, and kid-friendly. Right in the heart of SW, on the campus of PSU.
Essentials
Portland's answer to the Whole Foods chain. B-Corp. Treats their employees right.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AvePortland's answer to the Whole Foods chain. B-Corp. Treats their employees right.
One-stop supermarket stop with everything from housewares to automotive supplies, and also a decent natural/organic selection.
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Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StOne-stop supermarket stop with everything from housewares to automotive supplies, and also a decent natural/organic selection.
One of a few neighborhood groceries that have recently been opened by the former owner of New Seasons. Her goal is to bring healthy food to every 'hood in town. The deli has great stuff ready to eat. Ideal for picking up a few essentials.
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Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StOne of a few neighborhood groceries that have recently been opened by the former owner of New Seasons. Her goal is to bring healthy food to every 'hood in town. The deli has great stuff ready to eat. Ideal for picking up a few essentials.
Kenton Laundro Mat
8119 N Denver AveRight around the corner!
Entertainment & Activities
Our go-to for movie night. Second run films cost $4. Our favorite of the several "beer theaters" in town. Pizza, salads, pints, and pitchers.
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StOur go-to for movie night. Second run films cost $4. Our favorite of the several "beer theaters" in town. Pizza, salads, pints, and pitchers.
One of our favorite McMenamin's locations. Catch a movie in a converted church, grab some happy hour nibbles during nice weather in the garden, and enjoy a drink at their old time bar.
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McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub
8203 N Ivanhoe StOne of our favorite McMenamin's locations. Catch a movie in a converted church, grab some happy hour nibbles during nice weather in the garden, and enjoy a drink at their old time bar.
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry might be geared toward kids, but all that really happens is that everyone who visits feels like a kid while they're there. Fantastic rotating exhibits, fun permanent stuff, and an IMAX theatre.
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OMSI
1945 SE Water AveThe Oregon Museum of Science and Industry might be geared toward kids, but all that really happens is that everyone who visits feels like a kid while they're there. Fantastic rotating exhibits, fun permanent stuff, and an IMAX theatre.
Skiing 365 days a year. The setting for Kubrick's The Shining. Beautiful, old growth-constructed lodge with plenty of memorabilia, free (wonderful!) tours, and a multiple-story fireplace worthy of sipping something warm next to while you watch the snow fall. Great kickoff point for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc.
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Timberline Lodge
7000 NE Airport WaySkiing 365 days a year. The setting for Kubrick's The Shining. Beautiful, old growth-constructed lodge with plenty of memorabilia, free (wonderful!) tours, and a multiple-story fireplace worthy of sipping something warm next to while you watch the snow fall. Great kickoff point for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, etc.
Films are a refreshing $7, and unlike many of the other theaters in town that serve pizza and beer/wine, this one has first-run movies!
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St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StFilms are a refreshing $7, and unlike many of the other theaters in town that serve pizza and beer/wine, this one has first-run movies!
If you like video games, then this is the place for you!
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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveIf you like video games, then this is the place for you!
Home of the Trail Blazers! It is also the largest venue in town, so it is home to big concerts and events of possible interest.
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Moda Center
1 N Center Ct StHome of the Trail Blazers! It is also the largest venue in town, so it is home to big concerts and events of possible interest.
Home of the Timbers and Thorns! If you go, we strongly suggest taking the MAX. Parking can be very difficult.
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Providence Park
1844 SW Morrison StHome of the Timbers and Thorns! If you go, we strongly suggest taking the MAX. Parking can be very difficult.
Getting Around
A quick walk to the yellow line will whisk you into the heart of downtown Portland in 20 minutes.
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Kenton/N Denver Ave station
A quick walk to the yellow line will whisk you into the heart of downtown Portland in 20 minutes.
Many bus lines, as well as the Yellow MAX line, intersect here. The closest hub from the Apostrophe that will get you pretty much anywhere in town. (One Yellow Line stop south from our much more manageable Kenton MAX stop.)
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N Lombard TC MAX Station
Many bus lines, as well as the Yellow MAX line, intersect here. The closest hub from the Apostrophe that will get you pretty much anywhere in town. (One Yellow Line stop south from our much more manageable Kenton MAX stop.)
Shopping
Ultra hip little housewares shop featuring beautiful wares by talented local designers.
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Mantel
8202 N Denver AveUltra hip little housewares shop featuring beautiful wares by talented local designers.
This is one of the few remaining under-the-radar places to shop for vintage clothes and wares in Portland.
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Give & Take Resale
8128 N Denver AveThis is one of the few remaining under-the-radar places to shop for vintage clothes and wares in Portland.
Fantastic curated selection of used women and children's clothing.
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Button
6517 N Interstate AveFantastic curated selection of used women and children's clothing.
This truly falls under the category of "Everything else". They specialize in taxidermy and jewelry. Fun window-shopping at the north end of Mississippi Avenue, a several-block stretch of shops, restaurants, and bars.
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Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveThis truly falls under the category of "Everything else". They specialize in taxidermy and jewelry. Fun window-shopping at the north end of Mississippi Avenue, a several-block stretch of shops, restaurants, and bars.