Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StBrunch! Dog friendly heated patio.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian food
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StAmazing brunch, a bit pricy.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveGood sushi
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StBrunch, famous biscuit, close at 3pm.
Good mexican food, quality and cheap price.
Go off peak hours.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveGood mexican food, quality and cheap price.
Go off peak hours.
Best Ice cream in Portland. Check google to find what time it's not busy or the wait can be long.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StBest Ice cream in Portland. Check google to find what time it's not busy or the wait can be long.
Customizable ice cream sandwich. Big portion, one for two people is enough.
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveCustomizable ice cream sandwich. Big portion, one for two people is enough.
Great coffee, chai tea, bagels and some gluten free pastry from Petunias!
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Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StGreat coffee, chai tea, bagels and some gluten free pastry from Petunias!
Food truck with juice, smoothie, bowls, great outdoor seating when it is sunny. There is a garden store and a tiny massage cart further in the back.
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Sip Juice Bar
2210 NE Alberta StFood truck with juice, smoothie, bowls, great outdoor seating when it is sunny. There is a garden store and a tiny massage cart further in the back.
Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta StGreat patio, often live music.
Coquine
6839 SE Belmont StYou need a reservation, amazing brunch.
Hawaiian comfort food, large portions. My husband’s favorite. No vegetarian option.
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GrindWitTryz
4318 Northeast Cully BoulevardHawaiian comfort food, large portions. My husband’s favorite. No vegetarian option.
Typical Portland coffee shop with unicorns, simple food like bagel waffle, they have gluten free options.
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Just Bob
2403 NE Alberta StTypical Portland coffee shop with unicorns, simple food like bagel waffle, they have gluten free options.
VilleVelo Bake Shop
1465 NE Prescott StLittle bakery shop with homemade goodies.
Best croissant in Portland!! (And I’m French) I love their chocolat croissant, my husband’s favorite is the almond croissant.
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Jinju Patisserie
4063 N Williams AveBest croissant in Portland!! (And I’m French) I love their chocolat croissant, my husband’s favorite is the almond croissant.
Entertainment & Activities
DIY Bar
3522 N Vancouver AveCraft your own souvenir while having a drink with friends.
Great selection of classic video games and new ones. Nice stop for a rainy day. Open at night for 21+ only.
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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th AveGreat selection of classic video games and new ones. Nice stop for a rainy day. Open at night for 21+ only.
This is an hotel but they have a nice outdoor heated soaking pool, it is $5 for 1hour. They also have a theater with sofas not regular seating, it's only $4 per movie. There is a restaurant and some tiny bar in some room of the old school.
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McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd AveThis is an hotel but they have a nice outdoor heated soaking pool, it is $5 for 1hour. They also have a theater with sofas not regular seating, it's only $4 per movie. There is a restaurant and some tiny bar in some room of the old school.
The Alberta street is closed from 15th through 30th Avenues, from 6:00-9:30 to all vehicle traffic, May to September, galleries hold their monthly openings and restaurants and bars hang new artwork for sale. Last Thursday is the largest art event in Portland as well as the most entertaining place to buy local art.
http://lastthursdayonalberta.com/
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Alberta St. Last Thursday
Northeast Alberta StreetThe Alberta street is closed from 15th through 30th Avenues, from 6:00-9:30 to all vehicle traffic, May to September, galleries hold their monthly openings and restaurants and bars hang new artwork for sale. Last Thursday is the largest art event in Portland as well as the most entertaining place to buy local art.
http://lastthursdayonalberta.com/
It's like bowling for golf, also they have heated terrace, food and drinks.
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Topgolf
5505 NE Huffman StIt's like bowling for golf, also they have heated terrace, food and drinks.
Great for kids but they also have adults activities, roller skating with DJ some evenings.
http://oakspark.com/roller-skating.html
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Oaks Parco Divertimenti
7805 SE Oaks Park WayGreat for kids but they also have adults activities, roller skating with DJ some evenings.
http://oakspark.com/roller-skating.html
Go pet a goat! they are super friendly, it is open weekends from 11am to 2pm, free (donation welcome)
The Belmont Goats
6631 N Syracuse StGo pet a goat! they are super friendly, it is open weekends from 11am to 2pm, free (donation welcome)
Group bike from brewery to brewery or pedal and drink on the Brewbarge!
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BrewCycle Portland - West
1108 NW Flanders StGroup bike from brewery to brewery or pedal and drink on the Brewbarge!
If you need to relax after visiting the city it is a great spot for rainy day to enjoy soaking pool, jacuzzi, steam room, $25/hour.
Sante Aesthetics & Wellness
210 NW 17th AveIf you need to relax after visiting the city it is a great spot for rainy day to enjoy soaking pool, jacuzzi, steam room, $25/hour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop terrace with nice city view. Good appetizer. Go during happy hour. 4-6pm.
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Departure Restaurant + Lounge
525 SW Morrison StRooftop terrace with nice city view. Good appetizer. Go during happy hour. 4-6pm.
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StVegan food
Alberta Street
1036 NE Alberta StLive music
Some people says it has the best beers of Portland.
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Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StSome people says it has the best beers of Portland.
Arts & Culture
Museo d'Arte di Portland
1219 SW Park AveEntrance 5 dollars after 5pm every Friday.
Lot of galleries to visit. Every first Thursday of the month there is the Pearl art walk, galleries open late for receptions, shows opening, etc.
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Pearl District
Lot of galleries to visit. Every first Thursday of the month there is the Pearl art walk, galleries open late for receptions, shows opening, etc.
Sightseeing
Rent a bike and do a tour of the city. From the marina, through the Tilikum bridge, then bike next to the OMSI museum, Willamette river and next you can cross on pedestrian lower part of the steel bridge.
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Ponte Tilikum Crossing
Tilikum CrossingRent a bike and do a tour of the city. From the marina, through the Tilikum bridge, then bike next to the OMSI museum, Willamette river and next you can cross on pedestrian lower part of the steel bridge.
Great views of portland!
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South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal station
3303 S Bond AveGreat views of portland!
Cherry blossom trees end of March / beginning of April
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Tom McCall Waterfront Park
98 SW Naito PkwyCherry blossom trees end of March / beginning of April
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge AvenueIconic portland bridge next to à Nice little park.
Shopping
Mercato del Sabato di Portland
2 SW Naito PkwyPortland crafts market.
Nice and popular street with lot of stores. NW 21st is also a spot to go for restaurants and bars.
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Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueNice and popular street with lot of stores. NW 21st is also a spot to go for restaurants and bars.
Frock Boutique
1439 NE Alberta StSouvenir store
MadeHere PDX
4018 N Mississippi AveSouvenir store, a little pricy but great product.
Buffalo Exchange
1420 SE 37th AveGreat thrift store, lot of Nike sport clothes.
Famous huge book store, great to buy souvenir.
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Città dei Libri di Powell
1005 W Burnside StFamous huge book store, great to buy souvenir.
Parks & Nature
Great Spring/Summer stop, free. Close to Japanese Garden.
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Giardino delle Rose Internazionale
400 SW Kingston AveGreat Spring/Summer stop, free. Close to Japanese Garden.
Lot of trails close to the city. Go to MacLeay entrance, then walk next to the river.
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Parco Forestale
Lot of trails close to the city. Go to MacLeay entrance, then walk next to the river.
Beautiful rose garden with fountains; best in spring and summer.
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Peninsula Park Community Center
700 N Rosa Parks WayBeautiful rose garden with fountains; best in spring and summer.
Mount Tabor - Stairs
6738 Mt TaborNice little trails
Lot of old trees, one giant sequoia, they also have a kid playground, a off leash dog area. In summer free movie and concert in parks around Portland. Check the schedule:
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/69554
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Parco Laurelhurst
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StLot of old trees, one giant sequoia, they also have a kid playground, a off leash dog area. In summer free movie and concert in parks around Portland. Check the schedule:
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/69554