Guidebook for Portland

Melissa
Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Best Espresso in PDX. Home to many Regional and National Barista competition winners, with warm friendly staff. Say hi to Marty, Kim, Christine, or any of the fine staff for a warm welcome to PDX.
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Barista
1725 NE Alberta St
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Best Espresso in PDX. Home to many Regional and National Barista competition winners, with warm friendly staff. Say hi to Marty, Kim, Christine, or any of the fine staff for a warm welcome to PDX.
One of the oldest and best breakfast restaurants in Portland. Great Biscuits and Gravy, Scrambles, pancakes and more.
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Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd Ave
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One of the oldest and best breakfast restaurants in Portland. Great Biscuits and Gravy, Scrambles, pancakes and more.
Long waits but worth every minute. Great place to go with a few friends and share different plates. Be sure to get there Paella...it is AMAZING!
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Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell St
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Long waits but worth every minute. Great place to go with a few friends and share different plates. Be sure to get there Paella...it is AMAZING!
A local roaster that is starting to be known all over the US. This place has great Portland charm and shares its work space with a bamboo company warehouse
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Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth St
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A local roaster that is starting to be known all over the US. This place has great Portland charm and shares its work space with a bamboo company warehouse
Awesome food. Great service. Fantastic atmosphere. Honest and upscale Italian streetfood. Most delish: pizza, risotto balls. I want to go there now.
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Oven and Shaker
1134 NW Everett St
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Awesome food. Great service. Fantastic atmosphere. Honest and upscale Italian streetfood. Most delish: pizza, risotto balls. I want to go there now.
The Ace Hotel is the center for Portland Hipsters. Stumptown coffee, skinny jeans, repurposed furniture and a black and white photo booth....you can't go wrong.
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Ace Hotel Portland
1022 SW Harvey Milk St
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The Ace Hotel is the center for Portland Hipsters. Stumptown coffee, skinny jeans, repurposed furniture and a black and white photo booth....you can't go wrong.
Great French Bakery on the neighborhoodly Thurman Street. Sit outside on a nice day.
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St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman St
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Great French Bakery on the neighborhoodly Thurman Street. Sit outside on a nice day.
Hands down the best Ice Cream in town. All the products are sourced from local venders and farmers, with rotating flavors new every month. Open until 11:00pm this has quickly become a local favorite.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
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Hands down the best Ice Cream in town. All the products are sourced from local venders and farmers, with rotating flavors new every month. Open until 11:00pm this has quickly become a local favorite.
Every city needs a cafe like this one. Straight up charming really. Skip the coffee and go straight for the green tea latte or the classic Dragonfly chai. Yum.
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The Dragonfly Coffee House
2387 NW Thurman St
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Every city needs a cafe like this one. Straight up charming really. Skip the coffee and go straight for the green tea latte or the classic Dragonfly chai. Yum.
Fresh, fun and super tasty, Lovejoy Bakers brings healthy, sophisticated sandwiches and salads to another level. With a great patio and friendly staff this makes a great pitstop for lunch in the Pearl
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Lovejoy Bakers
33 NW 23rd Pl
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Fresh, fun and super tasty, Lovejoy Bakers brings healthy, sophisticated sandwiches and salads to another level. With a great patio and friendly staff this makes a great pitstop for lunch in the Pearl
Delicious breakfast. Classic Portland spot. The wait can get long here, so if on the weekend, go early or expect a wait.
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Besaws
1545 NW 21st Ave
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Delicious breakfast. Classic Portland spot. The wait can get long here, so if on the weekend, go early or expect a wait.
A Portland classic. If you are a dessert lover, this place will speak your language. Don't judge: we've dined on sea salt fries and the truffle cake; loved every last bite!
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Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd Ave
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A Portland classic. If you are a dessert lover, this place will speak your language. Don't judge: we've dined on sea salt fries and the truffle cake; loved every last bite!
Premium Fast Food. Goat cheese burgers. Truffle oil fries. Delish.
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Little Big Burger - Pearl District
122 NW 10th Ave
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Premium Fast Food. Goat cheese burgers. Truffle oil fries. Delish.
Via Delizia makes amazing homemade gelato. Fun, crazy recipes include black butte porter, maple bacon and spicy cayenne along with traditional flavors such as espresso, chocolate and Tiramisu.
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Via Delizia
1105 NW Marshall St
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Via Delizia makes amazing homemade gelato. Fun, crazy recipes include black butte porter, maple bacon and spicy cayenne along with traditional flavors such as espresso, chocolate and Tiramisu.
Brunch and Dinner. I recommend brunch: the biscuits with blueberry compote are rediculous. We always leave happy.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division St
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Brunch and Dinner. I recommend brunch: the biscuits with blueberry compote are rediculous. We always leave happy.
A Portland Breakfast Go To. Expect a wait, and know this place is worth it. I recommend the oatmeal brulee: truly amazing.
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Gravy
3957 N Mississippi Ave
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A Portland Breakfast Go To. Expect a wait, and know this place is worth it. I recommend the oatmeal brulee: truly amazing.
Yummy creperie. Look for the yellow storefront. Has a dark whimsical vibe. Expect a wait; they are crafting your sweet or savoury crepe with love.
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Le HAPPY Crêperie & Bar
1011 NW 16th Ave
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Yummy creperie. Look for the yellow storefront. Has a dark whimsical vibe. Expect a wait; they are crafting your sweet or savoury crepe with love.
Pub food that is good food. Good atmosphere. A great place to dine if you have a larger party.
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Bridgeport Brewing
1313 NW Marshall St
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Pub food that is good food. Good atmosphere. A great place to dine if you have a larger party.
Italian deliciousness. I'd go there for the polenta fritters alone. In the Alberta Arts district if you are looking for some east-side flavor.
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Ciao Vito
2203 NE Alberta St
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Italian deliciousness. I'd go there for the polenta fritters alone. In the Alberta Arts district if you are looking for some east-side flavor.

Essentials

For your basic grocery needs.
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Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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For your basic grocery needs.
Trader Joes for good to-go eats and produce.
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Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan St
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Trader Joes for good to-go eats and produce.
Convenient neighborhood grocer. Spendy little co-op.
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Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman St
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Convenient neighborhood grocer. Spendy little co-op.

Shopping

Powell's City of Books is a must stop for anyone coming to Portland. Covering an entire city block and multiple floors high you will be sure to find what you are looking for!
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
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Powell's City of Books is a must stop for anyone coming to Portland. Covering an entire city block and multiple floors high you will be sure to find what you are looking for!

Sightseeing

Forest Park is one of the largest urban forest reserves in the United states. It has close to 70 miles of trails and over 100 different types of birds (anyone trying to do a big year?). We have maps!
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Forest Park
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Forest Park is one of the largest urban forest reserves in the United states. It has close to 70 miles of trails and over 100 different types of birds (anyone trying to do a big year?). We have maps!

Everything Else

Charming little tea bar upstairs on NW 23rd. I heart this place so much. Go in there, inhale deep - the smell is so lovely I'd like to buy it. We like the carmel creme brulee. Enjoy.
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Tea Chai Té
734 NW 23rd Ave
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Charming little tea bar upstairs on NW 23rd. I heart this place so much. Go in there, inhale deep - the smell is so lovely I'd like to buy it. We like the carmel creme brulee. Enjoy.