Lejla’s guidebook
Vancouver Food Scene
Casual seafood restaurant located in downtown Vancouver. Make sure to try the calamari!
48 locals recommend
Wildfin American Grill - Vancouver
777 Waterfront WyCasual seafood restaurant located in downtown Vancouver. Make sure to try the calamari!
Feast@316
316 NE Dallas StLocally owned. Great steak, fresh seafood, and awesome craft cocktails!
Little Conejo
114 W 6th StGreat atmosphere and delicious tacos!
Thai Orchid Restaurant
213 W 11th StOur go to Thai and Sushi place in Vancouver!
Fun atmosphere and great food right in downtown Vancouver
10 locals recommend
Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar - Vancouver
670 Waterfront WayFun atmosphere and great food right in downtown Vancouver
The Cove Restaurant
5731 Southeast Columbia WayNewer restaurant with great views of the Columbia!
Portland Food scene
By far our favorite pizza lounge! Great pizza, family friendly live music and entertainment!
127 locals recommend
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi AveBy far our favorite pizza lounge! Great pizza, family friendly live music and entertainment!
Sweeping city views with great food and drinks. Make sure to check out the happy hour!
283 locals recommend
Portland City Grill
111 SW 5th AveSweeping city views with great food and drinks. Make sure to check out the happy hour!
Andina
1314 NW Glisan StDelicious Peruvian cuisine, always an amazing experience!
Phenomenal burgers and fun atmosphere .
"Down the hall you'll find Over and Out, the observatory's 21+ bar featuring the same inviting menu, pinball, pool and tvs. This is a great place to gather with friends, watch the game or just have a casual meal or drink"
171 locals recommend
The Observatory
8115 SE Stark StPhenomenal burgers and fun atmosphere .
"Down the hall you'll find Over and Out, the observatory's 21+ bar featuring the same inviting menu, pinball, pool and tvs. This is a great place to gather with friends, watch the game or just have a casual meal or drink"
Saburos | Sushi House Restaurant
1667 SE Bybee BlvdSome of the best sushi in Portland!
Portland Coffee
Great coffee selection, rich and flavorful! Lots of open work space and community seating.
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StGreat coffee selection, rich and flavorful! Lots of open work space and community seating.
Fantastic place! Super friendly stuff and delicious food and coffee!
150 locals recommend
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StFantastic place! Super friendly stuff and delicious food and coffee!
Great coffee and friendly baristas. Without a doubt my recommendation for coffee for anyone visiting.
170 locals recommend
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StGreat coffee and friendly baristas. Without a doubt my recommendation for coffee for anyone visiting.
Vancouver Coffee
Best tasting coffee and espresso this side of the Columbia River! Welcoming atmosphere and lots of seating.
20 locals recommend
Compass Coffee
817 Washington StBest tasting coffee and espresso this side of the Columbia River! Welcoming atmosphere and lots of seating.
Thatcher's Coffee
104 Grand BlvdLocal coffee and baked goods
Breakfast
Worth the long wait! Friendly staff and HUGE portions. Country fried steak and biscuits or gravy are always my breakfast go to.
8 locals recommend
Carol's Corner Cafe
7800 NE St Johns RdWorth the long wait! Friendly staff and HUGE portions. Country fried steak and biscuits or gravy are always my breakfast go to.
Hands down, the BEST biscuits! This place fills up almost immediately so get there early.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta St Hands down, the BEST biscuits! This place fills up almost immediately so get there early.
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveGreat place for brunch and lunch
Mother's Bistro & Bar
121 SW 3rd AveAbsolutely delicious brunch!
Sweet Treats
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveA Portland classic
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StPerfect place for you sweet tooth cravings!
Some of the best doughnuts in town! There is always a line so come prepared to wait.
219 locals recommend
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont St Some of the best doughnuts in town! There is always a line so come prepared to wait.
The Yard Milkshake Bar
656 Waterfront WyTalk about an experience!
Local Hikes
Be sure to download the alltrails app for current conditions and updates! Some hikes may require permits, check before you go. Do not leave any valuables in your vehicles.
Angel's Rest Lookout
4.5 mile hike with amazing views, worth the elevation
A must see! 2.4 miles out and back, easy hike well worth it!
They are now requiring a permits, so make sure to get yours before you go! https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10089144
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
A must see! 2.4 miles out and back, easy hike well worth it!
They are now requiring a permits, so make sure to get yours before you go! https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10089144
Eagle Creek Trailhead
Northeast Eagle Creek LoopVery popular hike with spectacular waterfalls
One of our favorite trails. One of the most challenging hikes in the Gorge, but so worth it! Permits are required for certain days so make sure to check before you go.
25 locals recommend
Dog Mountain Trail
Washington 14One of our favorite trails. One of the most challenging hikes in the Gorge, but so worth it! Permits are required for certain days so make sure to check before you go.
Latourell Falls
Great trail, likely will be muddy. Another very popular one!