Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Food Scene

Oregon chef Jenn Louis — who was named a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2012 — combines global and Pacific Northwest influences at her Portland restaurant Lincoln.
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Lincoln Restaurant
33 localnici recomandă
Oregon chef Jenn Louis — who was named a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2012 — combines global and Pacific Northwest influences at her Portland restaurant Lincoln.
One of the best coffee shops in town, with a rotating art show. Sip coffee, look at art. It's perfect.
50 localnici recomandă
Red E Café
1006 N Killingsworth St
50 localnici recomandă
One of the best coffee shops in town, with a rotating art show. Sip coffee, look at art. It's perfect.
McMenamin brothers renovated the historic Little Chapel of the Chimes (ca. 1932) into community gathering spot for everyone, young and old alike. Family friendly and great french fries.
45 localnici recomandă
McMenamins Chapel Pub
430 N Killingsworth St
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McMenamin brothers renovated the historic Little Chapel of the Chimes (ca. 1932) into community gathering spot for everyone, young and old alike. Family friendly and great french fries.
Great pizza. They deliver on bicycles!
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Old Town Brewing
5201 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
36 localnici recomandă
Great pizza. They deliver on bicycles!
It's Starbucks.
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Starbucks
6003 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
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It's Starbucks.
Best tacos in town, just ask all the people in line.
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¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi Ave
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Best tacos in town, just ask all the people in line.
Burgers, done simply and well. Limited menu but you don't need more.
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Little Big Burger - Mississippi Ave
3747 N Mississippi Ave
49 localnici recomandă
Burgers, done simply and well. Limited menu but you don't need more.
Great coffee and handmade lemonade.
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Arbor Lodge Coffee
1507 N Rosa Parks Way
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Great coffee and handmade lemonade.
Best people watching in the 'hood. Lovely coffee, really nice baristas.
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Albina Press
4637 N Albina Ave
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Best people watching in the 'hood. Lovely coffee, really nice baristas.
Artisan ice cream. Brown ale bacon, lemon basil? Expect long lines, but it's worth it if you like to live on the edge.
1078 localnici recomandă
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta St
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Artisan ice cream. Brown ale bacon, lemon basil? Expect long lines, but it's worth it if you like to live on the edge.
Ten local & sustainable food carts. Built on a eco-lot with native plant landscaping. The first permitted, purpose built food cart pod in PDX.
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Mississippi Marketplace
4233 North Mississippi Avenue
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Ten local & sustainable food carts. Built on a eco-lot with native plant landscaping. The first permitted, purpose built food cart pod in PDX.
Best breakfast including mimosas. Not overcrowded and good service.
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Equinox Restaurant & Bar
830 N Shaver St
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Best breakfast including mimosas. Not overcrowded and good service.
Everything you are looking for: great people, service, beer, food, vinyl records and games on the big screen.
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Turn! Turn! Turn!
8 NE Killingsworth St
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Everything you are looking for: great people, service, beer, food, vinyl records and games on the big screen.
Breakfast, excellent -- but be prepared to wait or go EARLY.
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Sweedeedee
5202 N Albina Ave
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Breakfast, excellent -- but be prepared to wait or go EARLY.
Ethiopian food serviced with injera. Great for vegetarians.
20 localnici recomandă
E'Njoni Cafe
910 N Killingsworth St
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Ethiopian food serviced with injera. Great for vegetarians.
Gluten free Bakery with caramel salt cookies.
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Tula Gluten Free Bakery Cafe
4943 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Gluten free Bakery with caramel salt cookies.
Pulled pork, green chile mac and cheese and frito pie.
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Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth St
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Pulled pork, green chile mac and cheese and frito pie.
Bring your dog, have a great beer and an awesome meal.
359 localnici recomandă
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta St
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Bring your dog, have a great beer and an awesome meal.
Best pancakes ever. Wait in line or go on a weekday.
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Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta St
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Best pancakes ever. Wait in line or go on a weekday.
Ooh, Parisian type food with a fantastic bakery. Pretend you are on the rue de Alberta.
385 localnici recomandă
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy Blvd
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Ooh, Parisian type food with a fantastic bakery. Pretend you are on the rue de Alberta.
Indian street food; kathi roll and fried okra. Small plates.
625 localnici recomandă
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St
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Indian street food; kathi roll and fried okra. Small plates.
Southern food done right; catfish and savory bread pudding. Great, great bar.
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Bernie's Southern Bistro
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Southern food done right; catfish and savory bread pudding. Great, great bar.
Go early or wait for an hour. Southern food -- it's totally worth it. Best chicken and waffles in town.
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Screen Door
2337 E Burnside St
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Go early or wait for an hour. Southern food -- it's totally worth it. Best chicken and waffles in town.
Great coffee, good vibe.
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Ristretto Roasters Coffee
3808 N Williams Ave
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Great coffee, good vibe.
Ooh, best new brewpub in town. Try their nitro. Food is varied and tasty. Outdoor seating.
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Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum St
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Ooh, best new brewpub in town. Try their nitro. Food is varied and tasty. Outdoor seating.
If you love cider (or even if you've never tried it), this is the place. Outdoor seating, great food (not typical burgers and beer). Cider tasting trays.
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Bushwhacker Cider - Woodlawn
6800-6808 Northeast Durham Avenue
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If you love cider (or even if you've never tried it), this is the place. Outdoor seating, great food (not typical burgers and beer). Cider tasting trays.
Serves ramen with housemade noodles. Good for carnivores, pescatarians, begans, gluten-phobic and children.
40 localnici recomandă
Boke Bowl
1028 SE Water Ave
40 localnici recomandă
Serves ramen with housemade noodles. Good for carnivores, pescatarians, begans, gluten-phobic and children.
Cajun and Creole dishes. Locally sourced products and restaurant-smoked meats. Jambalaya, Po Boys, Catfish. And a full bar. Open 7 days a week.
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Miss Delta Restaurant and Bar
3950 N Mississippi Ave
66 localnici recomandă
Cajun and Creole dishes. Locally sourced products and restaurant-smoked meats. Jambalaya, Po Boys, Catfish. And a full bar. Open 7 days a week.
Known as "Montage," to the locals, this restaurant serves casual Cajun food. It's the place you go late at night, and definitely an experience if you want oysters!
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Le Bistro Montage
301 SE Morrison St
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Known as "Montage," to the locals, this restaurant serves casual Cajun food. It's the place you go late at night, and definitely an experience if you want oysters!
Because it's the best damn patisserie this side of the Atlantic. Exquisite French desserts, hand dipped chocolate and REAL MACARONS. Late night drinks or sweets, they also do a proper tapas bar as the patisserie is partnered with Bar Vivant. Has the best champagne and sparking wine list in the world (according to those who know).
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Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside St
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Because it's the best damn patisserie this side of the Atlantic. Exquisite French desserts, hand dipped chocolate and REAL MACARONS. Late night drinks or sweets, they also do a proper tapas bar as the patisserie is partnered with Bar Vivant. Has the best champagne and sparking wine list in the world (according to those who know).
Restaurant, bar, great views. They grow their vegetables on the roof. Love to go there for Happy Hour (but you HAVE TO BE THERE JUST BEFORE THEY OPEN AT 5:00), but it's only until 6pm (yes, that means happy hour is ONE HOUR). It's totally worth it if you want to sit outside on the patio, get a lovely cocktail and have a little nosh.
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Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside Street
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Restaurant, bar, great views. They grow their vegetables on the roof. Love to go there for Happy Hour (but you HAVE TO BE THERE JUST BEFORE THEY OPEN AT 5:00), but it's only until 6pm (yes, that means happy hour is ONE HOUR). It's totally worth it if you want to sit outside on the patio, get a lovely cocktail and have a little nosh.
Gabriel Rucker is a food star and he deserves it. Get a reservation or try to get there early and sit at the bar. You can watch everything getting made by the best line cooks in the business.
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Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside St
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Gabriel Rucker is a food star and he deserves it. Get a reservation or try to get there early and sit at the bar. You can watch everything getting made by the best line cooks in the business.
New on the food scene. It's in an historic building across from Waterfront Park. South American inspired, lovely drinks. HH on Saturday/Sunday from 2-6pm!
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Lechon
113 SW Naito Pkwy
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New on the food scene. It's in an historic building across from Waterfront Park. South American inspired, lovely drinks. HH on Saturday/Sunday from 2-6pm!
World Famous Spanish Coffee. Portland's oldest restaurant, specializing in traditional turkey dinner (really, Thanksgiving whenever you want it). But really, start at the bar or end there for the coffee. It's a show worth the price. HH is 4-6:30 and 9:30-Close. Reservations for dinner are recommended.
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Huber's Cafe
411 SW 3rd Ave
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World Famous Spanish Coffee. Portland's oldest restaurant, specializing in traditional turkey dinner (really, Thanksgiving whenever you want it). But really, start at the bar or end there for the coffee. It's a show worth the price. HH is 4-6:30 and 9:30-Close. Reservations for dinner are recommended.
Gabriel Rucker's other restaurant is actually somewhat better. Opened in 2010 they stay open until midnight and the food is awesome. It's easier to get into than LePigeon, and some of the food is the same. A great place for LUNCH.
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Little Bird Bistro
215 SW 6th Ave
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Gabriel Rucker's other restaurant is actually somewhat better. Opened in 2010 they stay open until midnight and the food is awesome. It's easier to get into than LePigeon, and some of the food is the same. A great place for LUNCH.
Famous wings, now they are in LA and NYC. But go to this one first. And then try out Pok Pok Noi.
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Pok Pok
3226 SE Division St
460 localnici recomandă
Famous wings, now they are in LA and NYC. But go to this one first. And then try out Pok Pok Noi.
Another great ice cream shop, actually I like it better than Salt and Straw. No long lines, amazing ice cream. Started out as a cart at the Farmer's Market, now a shop on Mississippi. Get an ice cream sandwich (made with fresh chocolate chip cookies). Share it.
125 localnici recomandă
Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi Ave
125 localnici recomandă
Another great ice cream shop, actually I like it better than Salt and Straw. No long lines, amazing ice cream. Started out as a cart at the Farmer's Market, now a shop on Mississippi. Get an ice cream sandwich (made with fresh chocolate chip cookies). Share it.
People line up for these gourmet donuts. Interesting flavor combinations and great coffee.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division St
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People line up for these gourmet donuts. Interesting flavor combinations and great coffee.
Voodoo Doughnuts is an independent doughnut shop based in Portland, known for its unusual doughnuts, eclectic decor, and iconic pink boxes featuring the company logo and illustrations of voodoo priests. There is ALWAYS a line at this location. Do what locals do: Head to the Voodoo Doughnut Too, at 1501 NE Davis, where the doughnuts are the same and there is usually no line. Both locations are open 24 hours.
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Voodoo Doughnut
8145 SE 82nd Ave
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Voodoo Doughnuts is an independent doughnut shop based in Portland, known for its unusual doughnuts, eclectic decor, and iconic pink boxes featuring the company logo and illustrations of voodoo priests. There is ALWAYS a line at this location. Do what locals do: Head to the Voodoo Doughnut Too, at 1501 NE Davis, where the doughnuts are the same and there is usually no line. Both locations are open 24 hours.
There are several Stumptown locations and many places serve their brew. Go to the headquarters and do the tasting menu. The roastery, offices, training rooms and Green Coffee team all work side-by-side in this former lumber factory. You can also schedule a tour or learn about how to make the perfect cup by taking a class.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters Tasting Bar
100 Southeast Salmon Street
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There are several Stumptown locations and many places serve their brew. Go to the headquarters and do the tasting menu. The roastery, offices, training rooms and Green Coffee team all work side-by-side in this former lumber factory. You can also schedule a tour or learn about how to make the perfect cup by taking a class.
When you see a simple menu like Coava's, you know they take pride in the quality of their coffee. There are only five things on their menu - coffee, espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, and latte. Coava roasts their own beans and after trying their coffee, I ended up buying two bags to take home with me. I love the warehouse feel of this place. There's so much open space in contrast to most coffee places these days. Also, the baristas here are the friendliest baristas you'll ever meet!
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Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth St
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When you see a simple menu like Coava's, you know they take pride in the quality of their coffee. There are only five things on their menu - coffee, espresso, cappuccino, macchiato, and latte. Coava roasts their own beans and after trying their coffee, I ended up buying two bags to take home with me. I love the warehouse feel of this place. There's so much open space in contrast to most coffee places these days. Also, the baristas here are the friendliest baristas you'll ever meet!
Because you just want to have a donut and coffee (the old fashioned? the maple bar? the cherry frosted cake donut?) or go in the afternoon and evening for ICE CREAM.
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Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta St
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Because you just want to have a donut and coffee (the old fashioned? the maple bar? the cherry frosted cake donut?) or go in the afternoon and evening for ICE CREAM.
Restaurant, bar, brewery, hotel, soaking tub. You'll find something there that you love. (They even have a cigar bar.) It's a renovated elementary school and has a great vibe and movies.
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McMenamins Kennedy School Theater
5736 NE 33rd Ave
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Restaurant, bar, brewery, hotel, soaking tub. You'll find something there that you love. (They even have a cigar bar.) It's a renovated elementary school and has a great vibe and movies.

Drinks & Nightlife

A "concept" bar that actually works, the Florida Room has become a popular No Po hangout. The Florida Room is every bit the '50s dive bar only cleaner, with much better food.
45 localnici recomandă
Florida Room
435 N Killingsworth St
45 localnici recomandă
A "concept" bar that actually works, the Florida Room has become a popular No Po hangout. The Florida Room is every bit the '50s dive bar only cleaner, with much better food.
Best local brewer in the neighborhood. Great food, rotating beers and ciders and a lively atmosphere. Just a short walk away.
96 localnici recomandă
Hopworks N Williams Pub and Beergarden
3947 N Williams Ave
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Best local brewer in the neighborhood. Great food, rotating beers and ciders and a lively atmosphere. Just a short walk away.
Genuine German bier pub with the best outdoor seating in town. On a sunny day, this deck is packed. Co-located with many food carts.
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Prost! Portland
4237 N Mississippi Ave
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Genuine German bier pub with the best outdoor seating in town. On a sunny day, this deck is packed. Co-located with many food carts.
Lovely upscale bar with tasty appetizers and quiet setting. A beautiful atmosphere.
124 localnici recomandă
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina Ave
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Lovely upscale bar with tasty appetizers and quiet setting. A beautiful atmosphere.
Happy hour is 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Second Monday of the month, from 6 p.m. to close, each craft beer you order comes with one complimentary slice of bacon that's been cured in-house.
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Saraveza
1004 N Killingsworth St
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Happy hour is 4-6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Second Monday of the month, from 6 p.m. to close, each craft beer you order comes with one complimentary slice of bacon that's been cured in-house.
Intimate wine bar with outdoor seating in the summer.
9 localnici recomandă
Spoke & Vine - Wine Bar and Bottleshop
1451 North Skidmore Street
9 localnici recomandă
Intimate wine bar with outdoor seating in the summer.
A great friend owns this little bar. An excellent place for a beer or whiskey and some delightful seasonal food. Outside seating in the summer.
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Wilder
5501 NE 30th Ave
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A great friend owns this little bar. An excellent place for a beer or whiskey and some delightful seasonal food. Outside seating in the summer.
Millions of choices of whiskey. Okay, not millions but I dare you to try them all. And they have bison burgers.
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The Old Gold
2105 N Killingsworth St
147 localnici recomandă
Millions of choices of whiskey. Okay, not millions but I dare you to try them all. And they have bison burgers.

Everything Else

Peninsula Park is a formally designed neighborhood park, (early 1900s). It includes the city's first public rose garden and first community center, a historically designated gazebo, and sport fields.
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Peninsula Park
Peninsula Park
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Peninsula Park is a formally designed neighborhood park, (early 1900s). It includes the city's first public rose garden and first community center, a historically designated gazebo, and sport fields.
North Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of stores, bars and restaurants; the acclaimed eateries and bars on up-and-coming North Williams are just half a mile away.
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North Mississippi Avenue
North Mississippi Avenue
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North Mississippi Avenue features a long stretch of stores, bars and restaurants; the acclaimed eateries and bars on up-and-coming North Williams are just half a mile away.
Electric Bicycle Rental 4 hours: $35 8 hours: $50 24 hours: $70 3 days: $105
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The eBike Store, Inc
809 N Rosa Parks Way
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Electric Bicycle Rental 4 hours: $35 8 hours: $50 24 hours: $70 3 days: $105
Only a mile away, go watch a Pilots soccer game.
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University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
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Only a mile away, go watch a Pilots soccer game.
Cascade Campus of the largest community college in the state.
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Portland Community College Cascade
705 N Killingsworth St
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Cascade Campus of the largest community college in the state.

Essentials

Local organic grocery store. Great deli and bakery, wine and beer. Easy walk from the house.
1022 localnici recomandă
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave
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Local organic grocery store. Great deli and bakery, wine and beer. Easy walk from the house.
The closest grocery store is just a few blocks away.
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Safeway
6901 NE Sandy Blvd
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The closest grocery store is just a few blocks away.
Groceries, furniture, cameras, lottery tickets -- whatever you want.
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Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard St
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Groceries, furniture, cameras, lottery tickets -- whatever you want.

Shopping

This corner has it all, including Walgreen's Pharmacy.
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Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd Ave
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This corner has it all, including Walgreen's Pharmacy.
Great shop has lightly used, quality clothing for women and girls who embody the “North Portland style.”
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Button
6517 N Interstate Ave
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Great shop has lightly used, quality clothing for women and girls who embody the “North Portland style.”
Their new shop is a design collective with workshops upstairs and a 2,000-square-foot, ground-level showroom featuring the new, reclaimed and recycled creations.
40 localnici recomandă
Beam & Anchor
2710 N Interstate Ave
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Their new shop is a design collective with workshops upstairs and a 2,000-square-foot, ground-level showroom featuring the new, reclaimed and recycled creations.

Arts & Culture

The Alberta Rose Theatre first opened as a movie house in 1927. The charming 280-seat space hosts live music every week, as well as occasional plays and films. Beer, wine and limited menu.
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Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta St
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The Alberta Rose Theatre first opened as a movie house in 1927. The charming 280-seat space hosts live music every week, as well as occasional plays and films. Beer, wine and limited menu.
Great small town theater in a big city. Cheap tickets and real popcorn; beer and pizza too.
87 localnici recomandă
St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard St
87 localnici recomandă
Great small town theater in a big city. Cheap tickets and real popcorn; beer and pizza too.

Entertainment & Activities

Music venue built, owned, and operated by musicians. The venue offers show-goers incredible acoustics. Bar Bar sprung up on the sunny side the of Venue. It is home to one of the best burgers in town.
436 localnici recomandă
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave
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Music venue built, owned, and operated by musicians. The venue offers show-goers incredible acoustics. Bar Bar sprung up on the sunny side the of Venue. It is home to one of the best burgers in town.
Live music almost every day of the week.
111 localnici recomandă
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell St
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Live music almost every day of the week.
Rainy day? Perfect activity.
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Portland Rock Gym
21 Northeast 12th Avenue
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Rainy day? Perfect activity.
For the adventurous types, if it's a rainy day -- this is a great challenge. Also, general rock climbing with ropes available.
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Circuit Bouldering Gym NE
410 NE 17th Ave
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For the adventurous types, if it's a rainy day -- this is a great challenge. Also, general rock climbing with ropes available.
It's iconic and wonderful and independent. Saved from wreckage by neighborhood leaders.
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Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy Blvd
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It's iconic and wonderful and independent. Saved from wreckage by neighborhood leaders.
$4 movies and real popcorn, pizza and beer. My favorite movie theater.
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Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside St
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$4 movies and real popcorn, pizza and beer. My favorite movie theater.
Over 90 of the best arcade games from the past four decades, all in an authentic gameroom environment. Original cabinets, original gameplay and original quarter slots, just like you remember! Donkey Kong, Mario Bros, Ms. Pacman, etc. Plus PINBALL -- like 30 Pinball machines!
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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
115 NW 5th Ave
139 localnici recomandă
Over 90 of the best arcade games from the past four decades, all in an authentic gameroom environment. Original cabinets, original gameplay and original quarter slots, just like you remember! Donkey Kong, Mario Bros, Ms. Pacman, etc. Plus PINBALL -- like 30 Pinball machines!