Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Locally sourced and upscale Mexican. The owners are there almost every night and it’s a great family atmosphere. Some of the best margaritas in town and at a reasonable price.
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Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StLocally sourced and upscale Mexican. The owners are there almost every night and it’s a great family atmosphere. Some of the best margaritas in town and at a reasonable price.
Single origin coffee, no food but limited pastries. Experience the hipster “pour-over.” Friendly baristas but don’t even dare ask for a Frappuccino.
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Coava Coffee Roasters
2631 SE Hawthorne BlvdSingle origin coffee, no food but limited pastries. Experience the hipster “pour-over.” Friendly baristas but don’t even dare ask for a Frappuccino.
Hipsters, tattoo’s and great old fashioned service. Great Vegan options and homemade jam. Must have: Brie, Honey, and Black Pepper Omelet.
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Junior's Cafe
1742 SE 12th AveHipsters, tattoo’s and great old fashioned service. Great Vegan options and homemade jam. Must have: Brie, Honey, and Black Pepper Omelet.
Simple Italian and Happy Hour: Happy Hour Sunday – Thursday, all night!!! Wonderful menu selection and great quality happy hour food and beverages. A neighborhood favorite. Eat in the dining room for the full “white tablecloth” menu and service, or hop up onto a bar stool in the lounge for a more casual happy hour environment.
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3 Doors Down Cafe
1429 Southeast 37th AvenueSimple Italian and Happy Hour: Happy Hour Sunday – Thursday, all night!!! Wonderful menu selection and great quality happy hour food and beverages. A neighborhood favorite. Eat in the dining room for the full “white tablecloth” menu and service, or hop up onto a bar stool in the lounge for a more casual happy hour environment.
Locally-owned sustainable food. Just burgers and truffle fries. Burger toppings can include gourmet cheese, but it’s literally just a “burgers & fries” restaurant. With truffle oil on the fries, you won’t miss anything else. Burgers are “little big,” so one is plenty for lighter appetites, but you’ll want to order two if you’re used to gigantic burgers. Another great “to-go” option.
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Little Big Burger - Hawthorne
2028 SE Hawthorne BlvdLocally-owned sustainable food. Just burgers and truffle fries. Burger toppings can include gourmet cheese, but it’s literally just a “burgers & fries” restaurant. With truffle oil on the fries, you won’t miss anything else. Burgers are “little big,” so one is plenty for lighter appetites, but you’ll want to order two if you’re used to gigantic burgers. Another great “to-go” option.
Get there by 9 am or wait…up to two hours on a weekend. Robust menu of something for everyone : meat, Gluten-Free and Vegan. Try the “El Beardo,” or ricotta pancakes. Great breakfast cocktails!
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Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdGet there by 9 am or wait…up to two hours on a weekend. Robust menu of something for everyone : meat, Gluten-Free and Vegan. Try the “El Beardo,” or ricotta pancakes. Great breakfast cocktails!
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St
Pok Pok
3226 SE Division St
Jacqueline
2039 SE Clinton StSalt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StChef Earl Nimson was Portland Chef of the Year in 2019. Try ALL his places: Eem (N. Portland), Laangbaan (Reservations Only), and the wonderful Matt's BBQ Food Car on Hawthorne.
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Hat Yai Belmont
605 SE Belmont StChef Earl Nimson was Portland Chef of the Year in 2019. Try ALL his places: Eem (N. Portland), Laangbaan (Reservations Only), and the wonderful Matt's BBQ Food Car on Hawthorne.
Another Chef Earl Nimson masterpiece. Closes early so get there for lunch or early dinner, sometimes breakfast too. This is asian fusion BBQ and absolutely mouthwatering.
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Matt's BBQ Tacos
2216 SE Hawthorne BlvdAnother Chef Earl Nimson masterpiece. Closes early so get there for lunch or early dinner, sometimes breakfast too. This is asian fusion BBQ and absolutely mouthwatering.
Everything Else
One of the largest urban parks in the US. The famous Wildwood trail starts at the Zoo in Washington Park and goes for 31 miles. Many smaller trails can also be accessed via Washington Park, or at the top of NW Thurman.
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Forest Park
One of the largest urban parks in the US. The famous Wildwood trail starts at the Zoo in Washington Park and goes for 31 miles. Many smaller trails can also be accessed via Washington Park, or at the top of NW Thurman.
Essentials
Our favorite grocery store with very local produce and goods. A wonderful deli section that you can get takeout or eat-in, including a burrito and wok bar. Great bulk section, including spices or other things you may want to buy in small “travel” quantities. Very large selection of Organic, Gluten-Free, Vegan and other specialty items. The Butcher section has the best bacon, order directly from the butcher, it is not available pre-packaged. Discount Days: 10% Discount on Tuesday for Military, and Wednesday for Seniors – yay!
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New Seasons Market
1954 SE Division StOur favorite grocery store with very local produce and goods. A wonderful deli section that you can get takeout or eat-in, including a burrito and wok bar. Great bulk section, including spices or other things you may want to buy in small “travel” quantities. Very large selection of Organic, Gluten-Free, Vegan and other specialty items. The Butcher section has the best bacon, order directly from the butcher, it is not available pre-packaged. Discount Days: 10% Discount on Tuesday for Military, and Wednesday for Seniors – yay!
Entertainment & Activities
NOT TO BE MISSED! A labor of love, this Portland institution claims “the world’s most extensive collection” of videos. Not only are the movies filed by actor, genre, or crazy themes, it is a full movie memorabilia museum. Includes real props and costumes from the Sound of Music, Aliens, Casablanca, Fight Club, and even the famous knife from Psycho. There is a DVD player in the Owl just to encourage you to make this trip.
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Movie Madness Video and More
4320 SE Belmont StNOT TO BE MISSED! A labor of love, this Portland institution claims “the world’s most extensive collection” of videos. Not only are the movies filed by actor, genre, or crazy themes, it is a full movie memorabilia museum. Includes real props and costumes from the Sound of Music, Aliens, Casablanca, Fight Club, and even the famous knife from Psycho. There is a DVD player in the Owl just to encourage you to make this trip.
Our single-screen neighborhood theater showing “Just a weekend ago released” indie, classic, and current movies. Great locally made pizza, popcorn with real butter, microbrew, & wine. Famous for their gold lame curtain and vintage bathrooms. $7.00 Admission
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Cinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardOur single-screen neighborhood theater showing “Just a weekend ago released” indie, classic, and current movies. Great locally made pizza, popcorn with real butter, microbrew, & wine. Famous for their gold lame curtain and vintage bathrooms. $7.00 Admission
Build in 1927 as one of the original Universal Pictures built grand theaters; it has been lovingly restored to its “faux middle eastern” grandeur. Comfortable seating and full surround sound with a full food & liquor menu delivered to your seats from its adjacent restaurant. Part of the Portland-famous McMenamins family of entertainment venues including restaurants, lodges, and theaters.
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McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdBuild in 1927 as one of the original Universal Pictures built grand theaters; it has been lovingly restored to its “faux middle eastern” grandeur. Comfortable seating and full surround sound with a full food & liquor menu delivered to your seats from its adjacent restaurant. Part of the Portland-famous McMenamins family of entertainment venues including restaurants, lodges, and theaters.
After all the neighborhood walking, you'll appreciate the Zen atmosphere and rejuvenating foot and leg massage at The Barefoot Sage. No pedicures or polish fumes here, but licensed massage therapists with magic fingers, calming music and lighting, as well as refreshing teas and lovely chocolate treats. A must if you need some down time.
The Barefoot Sage
1844 SE Hawthorne BlvdAfter all the neighborhood walking, you'll appreciate the Zen atmosphere and rejuvenating foot and leg massage at The Barefoot Sage. No pedicures or polish fumes here, but licensed massage therapists with magic fingers, calming music and lighting, as well as refreshing teas and lovely chocolate treats. A must if you need some down time.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden gem that's like hanging out in a comfy, mysterious, neighborhood retreat. Wonderful cocktails and service.
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Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdA hidden gem that's like hanging out in a comfy, mysterious, neighborhood retreat. Wonderful cocktails and service.
Parks & Nature
Less than 2 miles from The Urban Owl is your best view of downtown and is an actual extinct volcano in the middle of a city. Enjoy watching sunset with all the neighbors. Some nice easy and short hiking, mainly just a nice walk. Park at the old reservoirs for an uphill workout/hiking, or wind your way closer to the top for parking about 7/8 up. There's still more than 100 steps to get to the top so be prepared you have to work just a bit for the view. Paved trails, no gear needed.
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Mount Tabor
Less than 2 miles from The Urban Owl is your best view of downtown and is an actual extinct volcano in the middle of a city. Enjoy watching sunset with all the neighbors. Some nice easy and short hiking, mainly just a nice walk. Park at the old reservoirs for an uphill workout/hiking, or wind your way closer to the top for parking about 7/8 up. There's still more than 100 steps to get to the top so be prepared you have to work just a bit for the view. Paved trails, no gear needed.
Refugio de Vida Silvestre de Oaks Bottom
10830 Southeast Oaks Park WayGetting Around - Car & Bike Rental
Rent an easy to ride bike for the hour or the day. Includes lock and bike basket. These bikes are designed to ride in street clothes. All it takes is a credit card to rent in advance via the Biketown app, or onsite at the kiosk. (Helmets are not provided.)
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BIKETOWN
Rent an easy to ride bike for the hour or the day. Includes lock and bike basket. These bikes are designed to ride in street clothes. All it takes is a credit card to rent in advance via the Biketown app, or onsite at the kiosk. (Helmets are not provided.)
Only renting for a day or two - Enterprise will pick you up at our home!
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2740 NE Sandy BlvdOnly renting for a day or two - Enterprise will pick you up at our home!