Guidebook for Portland
Drinks & Nightlife
Portland style bar with pool table and great burgers. Think beards and Rainer beer.
45 locals recommend
Barlow Tavern
6008 N Greeley AvePortland style bar with pool table and great burgers. Think beards and Rainer beer.
Hip spot for drinks. Food is great too! Walk here along tree lined Omaha street.
Dog friendly patio.
147 locals recommend
The Old Gold
2105 N Killingsworth StHip spot for drinks. Food is great too! Walk here along tree lined Omaha street.
Dog friendly patio.
Cute little bar, great for an early evening drink or sunny patio drink. The food is not good. Dog friendly patio.
14 locals recommend
The Lost and Found
5426 N Gay AveCute little bar, great for an early evening drink or sunny patio drink. The food is not good. Dog friendly patio.
Lucky Labrador Tap Room
1700 N Killingsworth StLocal brewery.
Saraveza
1004 N Killingsworth StAmazing selection of beer. Restaurant too.
StormBreaker Brewing
832 N Beech StLocal brewery with great bar food. Try the warm kale salad.
Entertainment & Activities
Great playground for young kids, tennis courts, off leash dog area, and two baseball diamonds.
30 locals recommend
Arbor Lodge Park
North Bryant StreetGreat playground for young kids, tennis courts, off leash dog area, and two baseball diamonds.
Central Kitchen & Bowl
808 SE Morrison StRemodeled hip bowling ally
Food Scene
Delicious bakery and coffee shop. Serves lunch as well. Try to croissants breakfast sandwich.
33 locals recommend
Madrona Hill Cafe
5937 N Greeley AveDelicious bakery and coffee shop. Serves lunch as well. Try to croissants breakfast sandwich.
Blend Coffee
2710 N Killingsworth StModern coffee shop. Great place to sit and work.
Nicer than your average taqueria. Try the enchiladas!
39 locals recommend
La Bonita | Food for the People
2710 N Killingsworth StNicer than your average taqueria. Try the enchiladas!
You can order food for take out in advance and pick it up on your way home, or stay there to eat. Great for families.
12 locals recommend
New American
2103 N Killingsworth StYou can order food for take out in advance and pick it up on your way home, or stay there to eat. Great for families.
Delicious brunch and early dinner spot recently opened by well known Portland restaurant owners. Smaller portions but high quality ingredients. Expect a line here for weekend brunch.
77 locals recommend
milk glass mrkt
2150 N Killingsworth StDelicious brunch and early dinner spot recently opened by well known Portland restaurant owners. Smaller portions but high quality ingredients. Expect a line here for weekend brunch.
Great selection of local beers and thoughtful wine list. Bottle shop in front or stay for the food, its great. Patio out back is amazing in summer. No dogs.
60 locals recommend
The Hop & Vine
1914 North Killingsworth StreetGreat selection of local beers and thoughtful wine list. Bottle shop in front or stay for the food, its great. Patio out back is amazing in summer. No dogs.
Widmer brewery. Has gluten free beer and large gluten free menu. Short drive down Greeley from the house.
45 locals recommend
The Widmer Brothers Brewery
929 N Russell StWidmer brewery. Has gluten free beer and large gluten free menu. Short drive down Greeley from the house.
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueHip Scandinavian brunch spot.
Miho Izakaya
4057 N Interstate AveDelicious Japanese "bar" food.
Cultured Caveman
Yummy Paleo cuisine.
Monday- Wednesday all day food happy hour makes this sushi place the best deal in town for affordable sushi in a fun environment.
52 locals recommend
UCHU Sushi
3940 N Mississippi AveMonday- Wednesday all day food happy hour makes this sushi place the best deal in town for affordable sushi in a fun environment.
Close and convient sushi. Not the best sushi in town but nice to walk to .
97 locals recommend
Mio Sushi
2735 N Killingsworth StClose and convient sushi. Not the best sushi in town but nice to walk to .
Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina AveFresh, modern country breakfast spot. Long lines on weekend mornings.
Pretty good Thai food restaurant with full gluten free menu. I like to call it in and walk down to pick up, but it is nice to eat in there too.
31 locals recommend
Mee Dee Thai Cuisine
2731 N Killingsworth StPretty good Thai food restaurant with full gluten free menu. I like to call it in and walk down to pick up, but it is nice to eat in there too.
Portland original spot. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Walk around Alberta street shops from here.
359 locals recommend
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StPortland original spot. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Walk around Alberta street shops from here.
Besaws
1545 NW 21st AveMy favorite brunch place in town. Gluten free menu.
GF Bagels on the weekends. Fantastic chocolate chip cookies.
29 locals recommend
Tula Gluten Free Bakery Cafe
4943 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardGF Bagels on the weekends. Fantastic chocolate chip cookies.
New classic Portland brunch spot. Dinner is great too. Happy hour is affordable.
482 locals recommend
Tasty n Daughters
4537 SE Division StNew classic Portland brunch spot. Dinner is great too. Happy hour is affordable.
Garagiste Wine Bar
1225 N Killingsworth StNew hot local wine bar. Open Wed-Sunday.
Everything Else
Firelight Yoga
1475 N Killingsworth StHot yoga.
Yoga in a beautiful old warehouse building. Best yoga studio around.
19 locals recommend
North Portland Yoga
Yoga in a beautiful old warehouse building. Best yoga studio around.
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette BlvdIn case you are visiting a college student here.
Fun to walk through spot with recycled building material. Located on hip Mississippi Street full of restaurants, shops, and bars
39 locals recommend
The ReBuilding Center
3625 N Mississippi AveFun to walk through spot with recycled building material. Located on hip Mississippi Street full of restaurants, shops, and bars
Amazing trails to hike all day, right near the city but feels like you are out in the forrest.
http://www.forestparkconservancy.org
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Amazing trails to hike all day, right near the city but feels like you are out in the forrest.
http://www.forestparkconservancy.org
Pick berries and fruit all summer. Enjoy the beaches (and the nude beach if you dare to bare!)
181 locals recommend
Sauvies Island
38799 NW Reeder RdPick berries and fruit all summer. Enjoy the beaches (and the nude beach if you dare to bare!)
Downtown Portland
Endless shops, restaurants, theaters, bars, etc.
The bowl is located below the houses here. Unoffical off leash dog park with great views. Sitting along the top of the bowl near the big burnt tree on a warm summer eve is a great place for a picnic.
3103 N Willamette Blvd
3103 North Willamette BoulevardThe bowl is located below the houses here. Unoffical off leash dog park with great views. Sitting along the top of the bowl near the big burnt tree on a warm summer eve is a great place for a picnic.
River access at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Ricers. Hang during the day in the meadows or on the beach. Dogs not officially allowed but tend to be on the south part of the beach.
52 locals recommend
Kelley Point Park
North Kelly Point Park RoadRiver access at the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Ricers. Hang during the day in the meadows or on the beach. Dogs not officially allowed but tend to be on the south part of the beach.
Shopping
Addidas employee store
1/2 off Addidas at the Addidas headquarters.... if you can find the coupon..
Amazing vintage shopping. Furniture, small decor items and everything in between.
8 locals recommend
Grand Marketplace
Amazing vintage shopping. Furniture, small decor items and everything in between.
Essentials
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveHealthy grocery store. Like Whole Foods but local.
Health food grocery store. Smaller sized store but great selection.
109 locals recommend
Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StHealth food grocery store. Smaller sized store but great selection.
Sightseeing
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrBeautiful view of Portland and access to Forrest Hill Park hikes
Have a picnic overlooking the river and west hills. LOTS of N Portland Hipsters.
64 locals recommend
Mocks Crest
2206 N Skidmore CtHave a picnic overlooking the river and west hills. LOTS of N Portland Hipsters.
Mellow but beautiful park with amazing views of the mountains if no clouds. Try the echo spot in the middle. Nice drive through fancy NW neighborhoods.
101 locals recommend
Council Crest Park
1120 SW Council Crest DrMellow but beautiful park with amazing views of the mountains if no clouds. Try the echo spot in the middle. Nice drive through fancy NW neighborhoods.