Our Favorite Places in Portland

Lisa And Dave
Lisa And Dave
Our Favorite Places in Portland

Food Scene

Delicious acai bowls and tea selection! We know the owner and she's wonderful. Great foods, great space, support local businesses:)
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KIVA: Cafe & Spa
1533 NW 24th Ave
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Delicious acai bowls and tea selection! We know the owner and she's wonderful. Great foods, great space, support local businesses:)
Delicious local cafe established after the owner's waffle food cart did amazingly well. Often a line to wait on weekends, so if you can find a spot at the bar grab it.
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GIGI'S CAFE
6320 SW Capitol Hwy
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Delicious local cafe established after the owner's waffle food cart did amazingly well. Often a line to wait on weekends, so if you can find a spot at the bar grab it.
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Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd Ave
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Santa Fe Taqueria
831 NW 23rd Ave
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Ave
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Great neighborhood bakery and coffee shop.
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Baker & Spice
6330 SW Capitol Hwy
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Great neighborhood bakery and coffee shop.
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Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol Hwy
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Fat City Cafe
7820 SW Capitol Hwy
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Kenny & Zuke's Bagelworks
3808 SW Harvey Milk St
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Adorable French bakery with outstanding baked goods that's a great place to sit for a while with a good book or just people watch.
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St. Honoré Bakery
2335 NW Thurman St
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Adorable French bakery with outstanding baked goods that's a great place to sit for a while with a good book or just people watch.
Make sure to make a reservation first. Absolutely delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
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Mediterranean Exploration Company
333 NW 13th Ave
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Make sure to make a reservation first. Absolutely delicious Mediterranean cuisine.
Cheap and kitchy breakfast place that serves huge portions. Excellent for families, but also great hangover food:) Open till 3am on weekends!
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Stepping Stone Cafe
2390 NW Quimby St
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Cheap and kitchy breakfast place that serves huge portions. Excellent for families, but also great hangover food:) Open till 3am on weekends!
This is a food cart. The lines can get long and intimidating, but there is a reason. What do they serve? As they describe, "We serve a comforting and healthful mix of brown rice, black and red beans, avocado, cilantro, olives, Tillamook cheddar, sour cream, salsa and Tali Sauce." Whatever combo you get will be AMAZING. Excellent choice for an on-the-go quick stop when you're fading and need to refuel.
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The Whole Bowl
4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd
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This is a food cart. The lines can get long and intimidating, but there is a reason. What do they serve? As they describe, "We serve a comforting and healthful mix of brown rice, black and red beans, avocado, cilantro, olives, Tillamook cheddar, sour cream, salsa and Tali Sauce." Whatever combo you get will be AMAZING. Excellent choice for an on-the-go quick stop when you're fading and need to refuel.
This is an indoor food cart neighborhood. If you're downtown and starving, everyone in your group will definitely find something you like here.
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Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd Ave
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This is an indoor food cart neighborhood. If you're downtown and starving, everyone in your group will definitely find something you like here.
Delicious. Usually crowded, so plan accordingly so you don't get hangry.
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Pine State Biscuits Division
1100 SE Division St
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Delicious. Usually crowded, so plan accordingly so you don't get hangry.
Delicious fish tacos. Maybe the best margaritas in town. Cheap, fast service, and worth the drive. This place is super popular so plan to wait in line a bit to order.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
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Delicious fish tacos. Maybe the best margaritas in town. Cheap, fast service, and worth the drive. This place is super popular so plan to wait in line a bit to order.
We love this place! It is NOT a theater, really, we swear. It is a very casual restaurant that's lively and colorful and DELICIOUS. You may be overwhelmed by the menu, but if so just ask them for newbie recommendations and they will help you. Get yourselves several plates (they're small) and enjoy.
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Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St
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We love this place! It is NOT a theater, really, we swear. It is a very casual restaurant that's lively and colorful and DELICIOUS. You may be overwhelmed by the menu, but if so just ask them for newbie recommendations and they will help you. Get yourselves several plates (they're small) and enjoy.
Phenomenal neighborhood Italian eatery. Get the tagliatelle, it will not disappoint. OMG and the pane toscano, the homemade Tuscan bread! Ridiculous.
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Burrasca
2032 SE Clinton St
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Phenomenal neighborhood Italian eatery. Get the tagliatelle, it will not disappoint. OMG and the pane toscano, the homemade Tuscan bread! Ridiculous.
Excellent place to get small portions of so many different fresh deli items to eat there or take with you to go. Too many yummy choices to decide!
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Elephants Delicatessen
115 NW 22nd Ave
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Excellent place to get small portions of so many different fresh deli items to eat there or take with you to go. Too many yummy choices to decide!
Adorable, unpretentious and colorful Italian place that's often quite busy and popular. Great for couples, groups or families! And the servers are always Italian and cute:)
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Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson St
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Adorable, unpretentious and colorful Italian place that's often quite busy and popular. Great for couples, groups or families! And the servers are always Italian and cute:)
Fairly cheap and easy Italian food that is also delicious. If you're not hugely hungry just order the kids' portion and save a few bucks!
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Grassa
1205 SW Washington St
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Fairly cheap and easy Italian food that is also delicious. If you're not hugely hungry just order the kids' portion and save a few bucks!
Great coffee, but mostly this is our #1 Go To Spot for crepes of all kinds.... savory and sweet. Open till 10pm generally so great late night snack.
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Vivace
1400 NW 23rd Ave
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Great coffee, but mostly this is our #1 Go To Spot for crepes of all kinds.... savory and sweet. Open till 10pm generally so great late night snack.
You will definitely find something for everyone here, even the pickiest in your group.
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Alder St Food Cart Pod
Southwest Harvey Milk Street
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You will definitely find something for everyone here, even the pickiest in your group.
This place brought me right back to our time in Barcelona, Spain. Delicious food and an amazing atmosphere. One of my new favorites!
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Ataula
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This place brought me right back to our time in Barcelona, Spain. Delicious food and an amazing atmosphere. One of my new favorites!
Dutch Bros is kind of a big thing around here, and it's because they're quick, cheap, and the service is always super friendly. Really, they only hire outgoing, friendly, positive people, so you're bound to leave with a smile. This location is a drive-through only (most are).
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Dutch Bros Coffee
6270 SW 185th Ave
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Dutch Bros is kind of a big thing around here, and it's because they're quick, cheap, and the service is always super friendly. Really, they only hire outgoing, friendly, positive people, so you're bound to leave with a smile. This location is a drive-through only (most are).
Really good Mexican food in an old Wendy's building. Open 6am-12am so it's a super easy neighborhood stop whenever hunger strikes. Awesome breakfast burritos.
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Don Pedro
5226 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
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Really good Mexican food in an old Wendy's building. Open 6am-12am so it's a super easy neighborhood stop whenever hunger strikes. Awesome breakfast burritos.
If you want wings in Portland this is the place!
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Fire On the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Interstate
4225 N Interstate Ave
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If you want wings in Portland this is the place!
Come here for Happy Hour! Better yet, come on your first day in Portland if at all possible. The 360 degree views will provide a great introduction to the layout of Portland, and help acclimate you as you strategize your vist.
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Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th Ave
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Come here for Happy Hour! Better yet, come on your first day in Portland if at all possible. The 360 degree views will provide a great introduction to the layout of Portland, and help acclimate you as you strategize your vist.

Drinks & Nightlife

Tucked into a little strip mall but nice space inside. Menu and selection is great. Good option if you don't want to go very far from home.
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Wine and Growl
8108 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
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Tucked into a little strip mall but nice space inside. Menu and selection is great. Good option if you don't want to go very far from home.
Upscale and very cool bar with outstanding views of city. Make sure to go outside onto the patio.
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison St
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Upscale and very cool bar with outstanding views of city. Make sure to go outside onto the patio.
Everyone's been here but there's a reason. It's classy and has stunning views of the city. Great place to survey the bustling city below while sipping on a cocktail. Try to get here for happy hour! You'll save a ton of money. Mon-Sat 4-7pm & 9-close, and Sun 12-close.
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Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th Ave
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Everyone's been here but there's a reason. It's classy and has stunning views of the city. Great place to survey the bustling city below while sipping on a cocktail. Try to get here for happy hour! You'll save a ton of money. Mon-Sat 4-7pm & 9-close, and Sun 12-close.
Gorgeous winery to sit and sip a glass of vino. Amazing architecture and views.
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Ponzi Vineyards
19500 SW Mountain Home Rd
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Gorgeous winery to sit and sip a glass of vino. Amazing architecture and views.
Super popular rustic/industrial bar with cheap delicious food and great drinks.
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Rontoms
600 E Burnside St
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Super popular rustic/industrial bar with cheap delicious food and great drinks.
Chic super popular sports bar that becomes a club later in the evening. Patio and great food.
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Century
930 SE Sandy Blvd
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Chic super popular sports bar that becomes a club later in the evening. Patio and great food.
Very popular Mexican bar on 23rd that opens up the walls on warm days. Great happy hour! This place fills up quickly so if you have a large group get there early.
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The Matador
1438 NW 23rd Ave
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Very popular Mexican bar on 23rd that opens up the walls on warm days. Great happy hour! This place fills up quickly so if you have a large group get there early.
Head to the roof! On a warm sunny afternoon this is a great place to get happy hour. Super festive and busy, and a great spot to sit and survey the passerby down below.
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10 Barrel Brewing Portland
1411 NW Flanders St
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Head to the roof! On a warm sunny afternoon this is a great place to get happy hour. Super festive and busy, and a great spot to sit and survey the passerby down below.

Shopping

Amazing trendy and basics womens' clothing store. All the salesgirls are very friendly, helpful, and truly love their jobs. Just take a breath and let them take over and pick things for you - more often than not they hit on a winner you wouldn't have discovered yourself.
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Sloan Boutique
3824 N Mississippi Ave
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Amazing trendy and basics womens' clothing store. All the salesgirls are very friendly, helpful, and truly love their jobs. Just take a breath and let them take over and pick things for you - more often than not they hit on a winner you wouldn't have discovered yourself.
Enough said.
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Urban Outfitters
2320 NW Westover Rd
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Enough said.
Excellent resale shop!
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ARTIFACT: CREATIVE RECYCLE
3630 SE Division St
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Excellent resale shop!
Gorgeous jewelry by local artisans in a range of price points. And they have hilarious greeting cards. Last time I was in I didn't even need any and still bought 5. It's a problem.
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Betsy & Iya
1777 NW 24th Ave
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Gorgeous jewelry by local artisans in a range of price points. And they have hilarious greeting cards. Last time I was in I didn't even need any and still bought 5. It's a problem.
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Beaverton Farmers Market
12375 SW 5th St
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Portland Farmers Market at PSU
1803 SW Park Ave
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Hillsdale Farmers' Market - office not market site
1509 SW Sunset Blvd
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Parks & Nature

Council Crest is the highest point in Portland at 1,073 feet above sea level. According to legend, Council Crest got its name because it was here where Native Americans held meetings. This park is a must on a clear day, you can see 4 volcanoes and of course the city of Portland. It's a great 1.5 mile hike from our house, almost entirely vertical on the way there... but, all downhill on the way back!
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Парк Council Crest
1120 SW Council Crest Dr
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Council Crest is the highest point in Portland at 1,073 feet above sea level. According to legend, Council Crest got its name because it was here where Native Americans held meetings. This park is a must on a clear day, you can see 4 volcanoes and of course the city of Portland. It's a great 1.5 mile hike from our house, almost entirely vertical on the way there... but, all downhill on the way back!
30 mile trail that meanders through Forest Park! https://www.forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park/maps
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Wildwood Trail
Wildwood Trail
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30 mile trail that meanders through Forest Park! https://www.forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park/maps
Trail head to popular trail that leads up into Forest Park. Wildwood Trail will take you up to Pittock Mansion.
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Lower Macleay Park
2960 NW Upshur St
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Trail head to popular trail that leads up into Forest Park. Wildwood Trail will take you up to Pittock Mansion.

Sightseeing

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Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr
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Essentials

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Albertsons
16199 Boones Ferry Rd
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Entertainment & Activities

Closest cannabis dispensary to the house, and its a very respectable one at that. Remember, it IS legal here...
Five Zero Trees West
5336 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy
Closest cannabis dispensary to the house, and its a very respectable one at that. Remember, it IS legal here...