Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Small menu (fried chicken Thai-style w/ curry & roti, basically) but delicious and unlike any you've had before.
156 locals recommend
Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StSmall menu (fried chicken Thai-style w/ curry & roti, basically) but delicious and unlike any you've had before.
Excellent ramen, vegetarian small plates (try the eggplant!), and sake in a cozy setting.
47 locals recommend
Miho Izakaya
4057 N Interstate AveExcellent ramen, vegetarian small plates (try the eggplant!), and sake in a cozy setting.
Fried egg sandwiches, coffee, and mimosas to grab-and-go while exploring Hawthorne.
65 locals recommend
Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdFried egg sandwiches, coffee, and mimosas to grab-and-go while exploring Hawthorne.
Good coffee & pastries in a well-lit corner shop; plenty of seating to work for a few hours.
144 locals recommend
Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StGood coffee & pastries in a well-lit corner shop; plenty of seating to work for a few hours.
Victorian-style house converted into a spooky, turn-of-the-century Russian coffee shop. Check out the bathroom.
56 locals recommend
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
707 SE 12th AveVictorian-style house converted into a spooky, turn-of-the-century Russian coffee shop. Check out the bathroom.
Great brunch spot without the crazy long lines of most Portland joints.
88 locals recommend
Genies Cafe
1101 SE Division StGreat brunch spot without the crazy long lines of most Portland joints.
Best cupcakes in town - filled with chilled ganache and made with delicious batter.
9 locals recommend
TOADSTOOL CUPCAKES
3557 SE Hawthorne BlvdBest cupcakes in town - filled with chilled ganache and made with delicious batter.
Awesome place for Cajun-style seafood boil. Crawfish, shrimp, lobster, sausage - all very savory & picante.
Rockin' Crab Cafe
3113 SE Division StAwesome place for Cajun-style seafood boil. Crawfish, shrimp, lobster, sausage - all very savory & picante.
Shopping
Synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments. Must visit if you're a musical nerd.
Control Voltage
3742 N Mississippi AveSynthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments. Must visit if you're a musical nerd.
Paxton Gate
4204 N Mississippi AveCurio shop with gardening, biological, and taxidermist oddities.
Largest independent bookstore in America - check out the Rare Book room on the top floor, and the Espresso machine which prints books.
976 locals recommend
Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside StLargest independent bookstore in America - check out the Rare Book room on the top floor, and the Espresso machine which prints books.
Essentials
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdDrinks & Nightlife
Best tiki bar in town. Go catch some amazing amateur karaoke and some strong tropical drinks.
89 locals recommend
The Alibi Tiki Lounge
4024 N Interstate AveBest tiki bar in town. Go catch some amazing amateur karaoke and some strong tropical drinks.
Tiger decor, vegan bar food, and a good patio make this a solid neighborhood bar.
17 locals recommend
Hungry Tiger
213 SE 12th Ave Tiger decor, vegan bar food, and a good patio make this a solid neighborhood bar.
Beulahland
118 NE 28th Ave Classic dive-y, cheap drink hipster spot off Burnside.
Killingsworth Dynasty
832 N Killingsworth StSolid dance floor and house DJ's here.
Valentine's
232 SW Ankeny StOne of the few places to catch experimental, underground music acts.
Goth-themed bar & nightclub. Lots of synth, dark wave, post-punk, etc. music in a smoky atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
The Coffin Club (previously known as Lovecraft Bar)
421 SE Grand AveGoth-themed bar & nightclub. Lots of synth, dark wave, post-punk, etc. music in a smoky atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock Dr