Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Great place to work or to meet locals. Near the Southwest Community Center. Hood River Coffee.
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Driftwood Coffee
4604 S Vermont StGreat place to work or to meet locals. Near the Southwest Community Center. Hood River Coffee.
Great Paleo Mexican cuisine. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Excellent margaritas with fresh citrus. Have the Three Citrus Margarita. Fresh seafood and local and sustainable cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free options.
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Verde Cocina Hillsdale
6446 SW Capitol HwyGreat Paleo Mexican cuisine. Nice atmosphere and outdoor seating. Excellent margaritas with fresh citrus. Have the Three Citrus Margarita. Fresh seafood and local and sustainable cuisine. Vegan and gluten-free options.
Pho Nguyen Restaurant
4795 SW 77th AveGreat Vietnamese Pho to eat in or take out.
Simple organic and healthy burritos, bowls, salads, juices, beer, Kombucha, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available. Casual, outdoor seating, take-out and you can order ahead on their website.https://laughingplanetcafe.com/
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Laughing Planet
3765 N Mississippi AveSimple organic and healthy burritos, bowls, salads, juices, beer, Kombucha, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free available. Casual, outdoor seating, take-out and you can order ahead on their website.https://laughingplanetcafe.com/
In the heart of the village (Multnomah Village). Gourmet pizza, salads, grilled meats, beautiful bar overlooking the street scene. Nice wine list. Casual and very Portland!
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Tastebud
7783 SW Capitol HwyIn the heart of the village (Multnomah Village). Gourmet pizza, salads, grilled meats, beautiful bar overlooking the street scene. Nice wine list. Casual and very Portland!
Yummy and unusual Mexican fare. GREAT drinks and atmosphere. Another Multnomah Village favorite. And they open early!
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Casa Vacca Italian
7800 SW Capitol HwyYummy and unusual Mexican fare. GREAT drinks and atmosphere. Another Multnomah Village favorite. And they open early!
Funky! A cross between a casual restaurant and a food cart. Fresh seafood served bento-style. Seating available even in winter. Fresh, organic, local, tasty! All food cooked by the owner-operator and he curates some nice beers and wines to go with your meal. Great for a quick bite!
Village Hut
7647 SW Capitol HwyFunky! A cross between a casual restaurant and a food cart. Fresh seafood served bento-style. Seating available even in winter. Fresh, organic, local, tasty! All food cooked by the owner-operator and he curates some nice beers and wines to go with your meal. Great for a quick bite!
Waffles! Breakfast, brunch, lunch. They have the most delicious gluten-free waffles I've ever had. Service is just okay but it's worth the wait. The food is amazing.
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GIGI'S CAFE
6320 SW Capitol HwyWaffles! Breakfast, brunch, lunch. They have the most delicious gluten-free waffles I've ever had. Service is just okay but it's worth the wait. The food is amazing.
Take-out pizza with local and fresh ingredients. Quick and easy. Portland favorite.
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Pizzicato Pizza
6042 SE Division StTake-out pizza with local and fresh ingredients. Quick and easy. Portland favorite.
Breakfast and lunch. I started going there to avoid the Marco's crowd and lines but found I like it much better. Friendly owner and yummy food. One of my neighborhood favorites.
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Down to Earth Cafe
7828 SW 35th AveBreakfast and lunch. I started going there to avoid the Marco's crowd and lines but found I like it much better. Friendly owner and yummy food. One of my neighborhood favorites.
Beautiful atmosphere and great coffee. Also open for beer and wine in the evenings. They have snacks and pastries as well. Outdoor seating and a cafe. It's off the beaten track and I like that!
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Maplewood Coffee & Tea
5206 SW Custer StBeautiful atmosphere and great coffee. Also open for beer and wine in the evenings. They have snacks and pastries as well. Outdoor seating and a cafe. It's off the beaten track and I like that!
An Oregon native and Portland phenomenon. Seriously friendly baristas. Our closest coffee stop. Don't get out of your car, just drive through and don't worry if there's a line. These folks are fast!
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Dutch Bros Coffee
6270 SW 185th AveAn Oregon native and Portland phenomenon. Seriously friendly baristas. Our closest coffee stop. Don't get out of your car, just drive through and don't worry if there's a line. These folks are fast!
Shopping
Local, organic, ready to eat food, cafe, great gifts and flowers. Only 1 mile away. Totally Portland!
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New Seasons Market
7300 SW Beaverton Hillsdale HwyLocal, organic, ready to eat food, cafe, great gifts and flowers. Only 1 mile away. Totally Portland!
The iconic Portland indy shopping area. Lots of tree-lined streets filled with clothing boutiques, pubs, bars, sushi-bars, shoes, import shops, floral shops, jewelers, salons and everything else. Allow time to park and stroll. Big-box stores on one end.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueThe iconic Portland indy shopping area. Lots of tree-lined streets filled with clothing boutiques, pubs, bars, sushi-bars, shoes, import shops, floral shops, jewelers, salons and everything else. Allow time to park and stroll. Big-box stores on one end.
Nordstrom, Sears, JC Penney, Macy's, Dick's and all the usual big box stores and food court.
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Washington Square
9585 SW Washington Square RdNordstrom, Sears, JC Penney, Macy's, Dick's and all the usual big box stores and food court.
Parks & Nature
Giardino Giapponese di Portland
611 SW Kingston AveZoo di Oregon
4001 SW Canyon RdGreat summer concerts on the lawn.
Arboreto di Hoyt
4000 SW Fairview BlvdBeautiful forest walks. Ranger-led walks.
For bird-nerds and nature lovers of all ages. An iconic interpretive center in Portland's Forest Park. Great gift shop.
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Portland Audubon
5151 NW Cornell RdFor bird-nerds and nature lovers of all ages. An iconic interpretive center in Portland's Forest Park. Great gift shop.
Beautiful rolling hills. Perfect place to watch the sun set. Tennis, dog park, community gardens, baseball, skate park, walking trails, frisbee and picnic spots.
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Parco Gabriel
Beautiful rolling hills. Perfect place to watch the sun set. Tennis, dog park, community gardens, baseball, skate park, walking trails, frisbee and picnic spots.
Essentials
5-minute walk. Prepared food, groceries, amenities, some organic produce, all the staples, including a Starbucks. Open 6am to midnight!
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Albertsons
16199 Boones Ferry Rd5-minute walk. Prepared food, groceries, amenities, some organic produce, all the staples, including a Starbucks. Open 6am to midnight!
Local food co-op that's been around a long time. Groceries, take-out food, picnic fare on your way toward downtown or the park.
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Food Front Cooperative Grocery
2375 NW Thurman StLocal food co-op that's been around a long time. Groceries, take-out food, picnic fare on your way toward downtown or the park.
Pick-up basketball, gym, pool, Zumba, yoga, and many other fitness classes. One-time drop-ins welcome. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60161
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Southwest Community Center & Pool
6820 SW 45th AvePick-up basketball, gym, pool, Zumba, yoga, and many other fitness classes. One-time drop-ins welcome. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60161
Everything Else
Great place to practice Buddhism, listen to a Buddhist teaching, meet real-life Buddhists. Carrie is the director and resident teacher here.
Portland Dharma Center
4614 S Vermont StGreat place to practice Buddhism, listen to a Buddhist teaching, meet real-life Buddhists. Carrie is the director and resident teacher here.
Sightseeing
Take a sky-tram up to Pill Hill! Best aerial view in Southwest Portland.
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveTake a sky-tram up to Pill Hill! Best aerial view in Southwest Portland.
Arts & Culture
Beautifully restored mansion highlighting Portland history, stunning views, beautiful gardens, interesting artifacts and small art exhibit. Also a busy wildlife rescue clinic.
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Villa Pittock
3229 NW Pittock DrBeautifully restored mansion highlighting Portland history, stunning views, beautiful gardens, interesting artifacts and small art exhibit. Also a busy wildlife rescue clinic.