Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams AveIt's the closest coffee spot to the house.
The Fresh Pot
4001 N Mississippi AveA close coffee spot serving Stumptown coffee
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveA favorite taco & margarita spot.
Very good weekend brunch spot or some place to go for dinner.
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Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StVery good weekend brunch spot or some place to go for dinner.
This place has large servings or good comfort food. Portland is a big brunch city, so there are usually lines to get in on a weekend- so don't arrive starving.
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Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveThis place has large servings or good comfort food. Portland is a big brunch city, so there are usually lines to get in on a weekend- so don't arrive starving.
Gruner Restaurant
527 SW 12th AveA pricier place but it has amazing food!
Cute little creperie set inside a house turned little cozy eatery.
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Le HAPPY Crêperie & Bar
1011 NW 16th AveCute little creperie set inside a house turned little cozy eatery.
This is my favorite breakfast spot. When you are done you can swing by Mississippi Records around the corner.
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Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveThis is my favorite breakfast spot. When you are done you can swing by Mississippi Records around the corner.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StAmazing grocery store that has something for everyone.
Drinks & Nightlife
Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi AveA good little German beer and sausage spot.
Liberty Glass
938 N Cook StA house turned into a bar, it's a favorite go to.
There are a few locations around the city but this is the closest to the house. Bahn Mi with whatever salad they have is a personal favorite.
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Lardo
4090 North Williams AvenueThere are a few locations around the city but this is the closest to the house. Bahn Mi with whatever salad they have is a personal favorite.
The Box Social
3971 N Williams AveVery excellent cocktails.
Not the worst dive bar, but if you're looking for nacho's, cheap beer, and shuffle board this is your spot.
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Vendetta
4306 N Williams AveNot the worst dive bar, but if you're looking for nacho's, cheap beer, and shuffle board this is your spot.
After stopping at Powells, swing by here for a handcrafted cocktail.
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Clyde Common
1014 SW Harvey Milk StAfter stopping at Powells, swing by here for a handcrafted cocktail.
Arts & Culture
While you are in town, see who is playing. It's venue is downstairs making a little intimate space to see someone. If no one is playing that you like, it is still a fun spot to check out for a drink.
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Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StWhile you are in town, see who is playing. It's venue is downstairs making a little intimate space to see someone. If no one is playing that you like, it is still a fun spot to check out for a drink.
A cool venue to check out and see who is playing. Or you can go for a burger and a drink too.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveA cool venue to check out and see who is playing. Or you can go for a burger and a drink too.
If its cold and rainy stop in here for a movie. It's right next to Powells Bookstore and on Monday and Tuesday's movies are $5.
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Living Room Theater
341 SW 10th AveIf its cold and rainy stop in here for a movie. It's right next to Powells Bookstore and on Monday and Tuesday's movies are $5.
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StCheap Movies, Pizza, and Beer/wine.
Everything Else
If you are coming to Portland you have probably already heard of Powell's. Amazing, large, bookstore.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StIf you are coming to Portland you have probably already heard of Powell's. Amazing, large, bookstore.
Independent Record Label but also a place for local trendy artists to sell a few things.
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Tender Loving Empire
525 NW 23rd AveIndependent Record Label but also a place for local trendy artists to sell a few things.
Shopping
Flutter
3948 N Mississippi AveA fun eclectic shop. Cards, lotions, gadgets, old toys, etc.
Selling candles, lotions, cookbooks, perfume, flowers, and such.
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ink & peat - home + lifestyle
3808 N Williams AveSelling candles, lotions, cookbooks, perfume, flowers, and such.
If you like vinyl you should swing in here for a bit. You can listen to records with headphones on their provided turn tables.
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Mississippi Records
5202 N Albina AveIf you like vinyl you should swing in here for a bit. You can listen to records with headphones on their provided turn tables.