Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
This is our favorite Thai restaurant in Portland! We know the owner and she's lovely. It doesn't hurt they are just kitty corner to us!
8 locals recommend
Mae Ploy Thai Cuisine
2531 NE Alberta StThis is our favorite Thai restaurant in Portland! We know the owner and she's lovely. It doesn't hurt they are just kitty corner to us!
One of the MANY amazing brunch spots in PDX. Arrive before 8AM to avoid lines. Get the risotto cakes...mmmm.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdOne of the MANY amazing brunch spots in PDX. Arrive before 8AM to avoid lines. Get the risotto cakes...mmmm.
Another "get there super early" establishment. The line will be around the corner by 8AM.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StAnother "get there super early" establishment. The line will be around the corner by 8AM.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StTHE best hot fudge I've EVER had in my life!
Yet another great brunch spot. Get there early goes without saying, but this place fills up FAST even on weekdays.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StYet another great brunch spot. Get there early goes without saying, but this place fills up FAST even on weekdays.
Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StMore delicious coffee!
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StAnother neighborhood vendor.
Caffe Vita Coffee Roasting
2909 NE Alberta StWe love these guys.
Bella Pizza
2934 NE Alberta StWe think it's THE best pizza in Portland!
La Bonita | Food for the People
2839 NE Alberta StGreat burritos and salsas.
Best donuts in town. Not as touristy/trendy and fun as Voodoo, but way better. Get the buttermilk glazed donut. Mmmmm. Skip the ice cream and go to Salt & Straw.
43 locals recommend
Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StBest donuts in town. Not as touristy/trendy and fun as Voodoo, but way better. Get the buttermilk glazed donut. Mmmmm. Skip the ice cream and go to Salt & Straw.
Good for a quick breakfast sandwich and coffee. For better coffee choose Caffe Vita or Case Study.
20 locals recommend
Just Bob
2403 NE Alberta StGood for a quick breakfast sandwich and coffee. For better coffee choose Caffe Vita or Case Study.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StThey have terrific music shows here!
Several bars, restaurants, and a movie theater in one very cool space. Bonus for the movie: bring your beer and pizza inside with you.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveSeveral bars, restaurants, and a movie theater in one very cool space. Bonus for the movie: bring your beer and pizza inside with you.
binks
2715 NE Alberta StGreat local bar with some fun cocktails.
Shopping
Don't forget to pick up a treat for Fido and Felix! The ladies in here are awesome.
10 locals recommend
The Filling Station Pet Supplies
2001 NE Alberta StDon't forget to pick up a treat for Fido and Felix! The ladies in here are awesome.
Everything Else
Peak Performance - NE Portland Gym
2640 NE Alberta StGet your sweat on just around the corner.
Urban Pilates
1981 NE Alberta StGet your Pilates on while you're here!
Gladys Bikes
2905 NE Alberta StSpecialty bike shop with a great "saddle library."
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveLocal health food store. We're regulars!