Guidebook for Portland
Essentials
Natural/organic grocery w/ good meat, fruits & veggies, prepared foods
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveNatural/organic grocery w/ good meat, fruits & veggies, prepared foods
Grocery + a lot more...pharmacy, hardware, toys, electronics, great beer selection...Freddie's has everything
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdGrocery + a lot more...pharmacy, hardware, toys, electronics, great beer selection...Freddie's has everything
Entertainment & Activities
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdMovie + pizza + beer
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveGreat place to take kids on a rainy day
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon RdPortland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveDrinks & Nightlife
QuarterWorld Arcade
4811 SE Hawthorne BlvdRetro arcade w/ full bar
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StMississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveLaurelthirst Public House
2958 NE Glisan StBreakside Brewery & Tasting Room
5821 SE International WayBelmont Station
4500 SE Stark StBottleshop & taproom w/ amazing beer selection
Landmark Saloon
4847 SE Division StLive honky tonk/country music
Gigantic Brewing
5224 SE 26th AveDouble Mountain Taproom
4336 SE Woodstock BlvdGold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdAmazing beer bar w/ extensive tap list. Good patio scene in summer. Cash only.
115 locals recommend
APEX
1216 SE Division StAmazing beer bar w/ extensive tap list. Good patio scene in summer. Cash only.
Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveGreat patio!
Oui Wine Bar + Restaurant at SE Wine Collective
201 Southeast 3rd AvenueGreat food too
Home to Rosenstadt Brewing's taps. Picnic tables on the patio are good for people watching. Has cornhole and ping-pong. Also has decent burgers and Swiss/German-influenced food.
38 locals recommend
Olympia Provisions Public House
3384 SE Division StHome to Rosenstadt Brewing's taps. Picnic tables on the patio are good for people watching. Has cornhole and ping-pong. Also has decent burgers and Swiss/German-influenced food.
Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division StAmazing sour and farmhouse ales
The Automatic Bar
3652 SE Division StGreat neighborhood bar
Shopping
Tons of shops, boutiques, etc. on Hawthorne, especially clustered between 30th & 38th, but extending both east and west of that core
46 locals recommend
Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard
Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardTons of shops, boutiques, etc. on Hawthorne, especially clustered between 30th & 38th, but extending both east and west of that core
Massive independent bookstore w/ apparently every book ever
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StMassive independent bookstore w/ apparently every book ever
Next Adventure
426 SE Grand AveOutdoor gear & clothes
Parks & Nature
Hiking, playground, great views to the west (sunset!). It's an extinct volcanic cinder cone!
405 locals recommend
Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StHiking, playground, great views to the west (sunset!). It's an extinct volcanic cinder cone!
Forest Park
>5,000 forested park. Hike the Wildwood Trail.
Huge park w/ Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, excellent large playground, forested hiking trails, etc.
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdHuge park w/ Hoyt Arboretum, Oregon Zoo, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, excellent large playground, forested hiking trails, etc.
Waterfront trail. Connect to westside via Hawthorne Bridge and Steel Bridge to do a loop.
74 locals recommend
Eastbank Esplanade
Eastbank EsplanadeWaterfront trail. Connect to westside via Hawthorne Bridge and Steel Bridge to do a loop.
Incredible views, tons of waterfalls, lots of hiking options.
Check www.oregonhikers.org for trails.
236 locals recommend
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
Incredible views, tons of waterfalls, lots of hiking options.
Check www.oregonhikers.org for trails.
Tons of hiking options on US Forest Service land.
Check www.oregonhikers.org for trail options.
208 locals recommend
Mount Hood
Tons of hiking options on US Forest Service land.
Check www.oregonhikers.org for trail options.
Oswald West State Park
Beautiful, peaceful Japanese garden in Washington Park. Great view of downtown and Mt Hood to the west.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveBeautiful, peaceful Japanese garden in Washington Park. Great view of downtown and Mt Hood to the west.
Food Scene
Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdKiller sandwiches. Get the dirty fries!
Insanely good Vietnamese soups. They make only 2 soups per day, w/ rotating menu.
16 locals recommend
Rose VL Deli
6424 SE Powell BlvdInsanely good Vietnamese soups. They make only 2 soups per day, w/ rotating menu.
Yataimura Maru
3810 SE Division StSushi, ramen, etc. Great happy hour.
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardTacos
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food
Taco/burrito truck down the street is actually pretty amazing. Go for the barbacoa tacos or chile relleno burrito.
6 locals recommend
Taqueria Lindo Michoacan
4035 SE Division StTaco/burrito truck down the street is actually pretty amazing. Go for the barbacoa tacos or chile relleno burrito.
The Waffle Window
3610 SE Hawthorne BlvdWaffles served thru a window...kinda self explanatory
Pinolo Gelato
3707 SE Division StPortland Food Hall
827 SW 2nd AveA bunch of good restaurants crammed into one place
Slappy Cakes
4246 SE Belmont StGood for kids. Make your own pancakes on tabletop griddle.
Cibo
3539 SE Division StItalian. Great happy hour menu.
Spaceroom is a classic old Portland dive bar w/ super strong drinks. Genie's Too is a great breakfast/brunch spot (w/ drinks!). The original Genie's (on Division at 12th) has a bigger menu and more tables.
38 locals recommend
Space Room & Genie's
4800 SE Hawthorne BlvdSpaceroom is a classic old Portland dive bar w/ super strong drinks. Genie's Too is a great breakfast/brunch spot (w/ drinks!). The original Genie's (on Division at 12th) has a bigger menu and more tables.
Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster RdGreat collection of Latin American food carts
Baby Doll Pizza
2835 SE Stark StBest pizza delivery
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdBest pizza dine-in
Inventive Vietnamese and Korean. Not sure if it's a bar with great food or a restaurant with great drinks. Either way you win!
11 locals recommend
Short Round
3962 SE Hawthorne BlvdInventive Vietnamese and Korean. Not sure if it's a bar with great food or a restaurant with great drinks. Either way you win!
Great food cart pod. Poutine from Potato Champion is the best late-night food ever.
63 locals recommend
Cartopia
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdGreat food cart pod. Poutine from Potato Champion is the best late-night food ever.
Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StMestizo
2910 SE Division StPetite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdCibo
3539 SE Division StGetting Around
Use the trip planner on www.trimet.org to get where you need to go for less. Fare is $2.50 one way or $5 per day. We live near bus lines #4 (Division), #14 (Hawthorne), and #75 (Cesar Chavez).
9 locals recommend
TriMet Administrative Office
101 SW 1st AveUse the trip planner on www.trimet.org to get where you need to go for less. Fare is $2.50 one way or $5 per day. We live near bus lines #4 (Division), #14 (Hawthorne), and #75 (Cesar Chavez).
BIKETOWN is a relatively new bike rental system. There are 2 stations nearby: near the Bagdad Theater (0.5 mile) and near the Belmont Library (0.7 mile). See www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/34772 for tons of biking info from the City of Portland. It’s best to stick to neighborhood greenways or streets with dedicated bike lanes.
36 locals recommend
Biketown Hub
BIKETOWN is a relatively new bike rental system. There are 2 stations nearby: near the Bagdad Theater (0.5 mile) and near the Belmont Library (0.7 mile). See www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/34772 for tons of biking info from the City of Portland. It’s best to stick to neighborhood greenways or streets with dedicated bike lanes.