Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Lincoln Restaurant
Award winning fine dining establishment.
Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveGreat neighborhood spot with shuffleboard and a hoppin patio.
Essentials
Our local grocery spot frequented by all the beautiful people of North Portland.
974 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StOur local grocery spot frequented by all the beautiful people of North Portland.
Adorable, crunchy neighborhood grocery spot. When the previous owners wanted to exit the business, employees bought it. Small town feel.
88 locals recommend
Cherry Sprout Produce
722 N Sumner StAdorable, crunchy neighborhood grocery spot. When the previous owners wanted to exit the business, employees bought it. Small town feel.
Arts & Culture
Check the Web site for national bands touring this this spot. Bunk bar below also has great cocktails and easts as does Toro Bravo and Secret Society in the same building.
111 locals recommend
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell StCheck the Web site for national bands touring this this spot. Bunk bar below also has great cocktails and easts as does Toro Bravo and Secret Society in the same building.
Live bands, local prepared foods, coffee and produce, meat, eggs, etc. An inexpensive and fun way to experience the neighborhood on Sundays before 2 pm.
38 locals recommend
Portland Farmers Market - King
Northeast 7th AvenueLive bands, local prepared foods, coffee and produce, meat, eggs, etc. An inexpensive and fun way to experience the neighborhood on Sundays before 2 pm.
Sightseeing
Rose garden, running trail, tennis courts, an open-air pool and adorable community center. This is a North Portland gem.
151 locals recommend
Peninsula Park
Peninsula ParkRose garden, running trail, tennis courts, an open-air pool and adorable community center. This is a North Portland gem.
Entertainment & Activities
Diverse community, excellent play area and free open air concerts. Bring a picnic and let your kids run wild.
Dawson Park
Diverse community, excellent play area and free open air concerts. Bring a picnic and let your kids run wild.
Poa Café
4025 N Williams AveUber-hip, kid-friendly coffee shop.
Everything Else
Low profile, easygoing buddhist meditation center hosts meditation several nights per week. kcc.org
Kcc Tibetan Buddhist Center
4936 NE Skidmore StLow profile, easygoing buddhist meditation center hosts meditation several nights per week. kcc.org
Need to check out an exercise studio? A little spendy but has a great reputation.
36 locals recommend
barre3
4015 N Williams AveNeed to check out an exercise studio? A little spendy but has a great reputation.
Food Scene
Thank god it is only a two block walk to an awesome cup of fresh roasted morning coffee.
95 locals recommend
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveThank god it is only a two block walk to an awesome cup of fresh roasted morning coffee.
Ned Ludd
3925 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdCharming Pacific NW meets fine dining and wood fired goodness.
What's the Scoop?
3540 N Williams AveIce cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great place to go for a date. Charming, cozy and super high quality food. Waits can be long.
192 locals recommend
OX Restaurant
2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdGreat place to go for a date. Charming, cozy and super high quality food. Waits can be long.
Low-key, family owned cornerstone of this neighborhood with delicious and lovingly prepared Ethiopian food. Casual, kid-friendly and big parties to two tops all fit comfortably here.
26 locals recommend
Queen of Sheba Restaurant
2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdLow-key, family owned cornerstone of this neighborhood with delicious and lovingly prepared Ethiopian food. Casual, kid-friendly and big parties to two tops all fit comfortably here.