Craig & Lisa's Guidebook
Pubs and Bars
Lombard House is a little pub serving beer and cider. They have some cozy tables inside, as well as a back garden area. Sometimes there’s live music.
15 locals recommend
Lombard House
7337 N Lombard StLombard House is a little pub serving beer and cider. They have some cozy tables inside, as well as a back garden area. Sometimes there’s live music.
Chill 'n Fill looks like a storefront for filling beer and cider growlers. HOWEVER, it's so much more than that! If you walk through an unassuming door to the left of the cash register, it opens out to a huge space with big TVs for viewing sports, pool tables, and seating for large and small groups. Typically a food cart runs out of the back area, so you can get dinner along with pints of your favorite brews.
We like to swing by Chill ‘n Fill on Wednesdays, when most growler fills are $10. They have an online tap list and typically offer a few ciders, a wine, and kombucha, as well as a huge number of beers.
We provide an empty growler for you to use.
17 locals recommend
Chill N Fill
5215 N Lombard StChill 'n Fill looks like a storefront for filling beer and cider growlers. HOWEVER, it's so much more than that! If you walk through an unassuming door to the left of the cash register, it opens out to a huge space with big TVs for viewing sports, pool tables, and seating for large and small groups. Typically a food cart runs out of the back area, so you can get dinner along with pints of your favorite brews.
We like to swing by Chill ‘n Fill on Wednesdays, when most growler fills are $10. They have an online tap list and typically offer a few ciders, a wine, and kombucha, as well as a huge number of beers.
We provide an empty growler for you to use.
Food scene
This place makes great sandwiches! Our fave is the toasted meatball sub, but they have many options, including building your own. It's a quick, easy walk from our house. The seating is more functional than cozy, because takeout is a big part of their business.
19 locals recommend
East Side Deli on Lombard
4823 N Lombard StThis place makes great sandwiches! Our fave is the toasted meatball sub, but they have many options, including building your own. It's a quick, easy walk from our house. The seating is more functional than cozy, because takeout is a big part of their business.
This nearby pizza place makes big, gooey pies. Our favorite is the Salerno stuffed pizza, which is a bit out of the ordinary: ricotta cheese, smoked ham, and red onion.
Covid permitting, they have lots of seating (groups can gather) and a few pinball machines.
69 locals recommend
Flying Pie Pizzeria
5300 N Lombard StThis nearby pizza place makes big, gooey pies. Our favorite is the Salerno stuffed pizza, which is a bit out of the ordinary: ricotta cheese, smoked ham, and red onion.
Covid permitting, they have lots of seating (groups can gather) and a few pinball machines.
Freshly baked pastries in a welcoming, typically Portland location. If you're a laptop nomad, this is a nice place to work for a few hours on a weekday morning.
64 locals recommend
Cathedral Coffee
7530 N Willamette BlvdFreshly baked pastries in a welcoming, typically Portland location. If you're a laptop nomad, this is a nice place to work for a few hours on a weekday morning.
Two words: Ocean Roll. This cardamom bun made with flaky croissant dough is a showstopper. The line can be long, but it's worth the wait!
19 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery PDX
8195 N Lombard StTwo words: Ocean Roll. This cardamom bun made with flaky croissant dough is a showstopper. The line can be long, but it's worth the wait!
Great cocktails with a southern inspired menu. Outdoor seating is excellent with picnic tables with heated benches in shipping containers.
13 locals recommend
Tiny Bubble Room
2025 N Lombard StGreat cocktails with a southern inspired menu. Outdoor seating is excellent with picnic tables with heated benches in shipping containers.
Sightseeing
Not only is the St. Johns Bridge beautiful, it also connects us to Forest park, with miles of forested trails. Even the underside of the bridge is cool, with arched support pillars, a park, and access to the Willamette River.
67 locals recommend
St. Johns Bridge
8600 Northwest Bridge AvenueNot only is the St. Johns Bridge beautiful, it also connects us to Forest park, with miles of forested trails. Even the underside of the bridge is cool, with arched support pillars, a park, and access to the Willamette River.
Forest Park has miles of shaded trails to explore. Drive up Germantown Road for easy access to trailheads.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Forest Park has miles of shaded trails to explore. Drive up Germantown Road for easy access to trailheads.
Groceries
New Seasons is a local grocery store chain that focuses on high-quality, locally sourced food. It has a great deli area with truly delicious food—some made to order and some you can take and cook later. Friendly, helpful staff make this a pleasant place to shop.
1022 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveNew Seasons is a local grocery store chain that focuses on high-quality, locally sourced food. It has a great deli area with truly delicious food—some made to order and some you can take and cook later. Friendly, helpful staff make this a pleasant place to shop.