Little Local Guidebook
Food Scene
This is a fantastic little Cuban restaurant that makes you feel like you're in the Carribbean.
166 paikallista suosittelee
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StThis is a fantastic little Cuban restaurant that makes you feel like you're in the Carribbean.
Great coffee and espresso drinks plus light and delicious breakfast fare like house-made pastries, quiche, and breakfast sammies.
144 paikallista suosittelee
Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StGreat coffee and espresso drinks plus light and delicious breakfast fare like house-made pastries, quiche, and breakfast sammies.
Diner-style breakfast and lunch place that serves a good cup of coffee (free while you wait!) and classic dishes done well.
52 paikallista suosittelee
City State Diner
128 NE 28th AveDiner-style breakfast and lunch place that serves a good cup of coffee (free while you wait!) and classic dishes done well.
Chocolate. GOOD chocolate. Including hot drinkable versions.
22 paikallista suosittelee
Alma Chocolate
140 NE 28th AveChocolate. GOOD chocolate. Including hot drinkable versions.
Delicious Southwestern fare and lots of margaritas. My favorite restaurant in the hood. I recommend everything, especially the Stacked Brisket Enchiladas.
23 paikallista suosittelee
The Goose
2725 SE Ankeny StDelicious Southwestern fare and lots of margaritas. My favorite restaurant in the hood. I recommend everything, especially the Stacked Brisket Enchiladas.
Portland's #1 tortas! Originally a booming food cart, this Mexican-style eatery morphed into a popular brick-and-mortar restaurant, also great for a mezcal and/or margarita.
73 paikallista suosittelee
Güero
200 NE 28th AvePortland's #1 tortas! Originally a booming food cart, this Mexican-style eatery morphed into a popular brick-and-mortar restaurant, also great for a mezcal and/or margarita.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveHigh-quality sushi spot, open for dinner only.
AMAZING gourmet pizzeria known for their cornmeal crust. Dine in or take out.
95 paikallista suosittelee
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan StAMAZING gourmet pizzeria known for their cornmeal crust. Dine in or take out.
French patisserie/bar, known for their desserts and champagne.
63 paikallista suosittelee
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StFrench patisserie/bar, known for their desserts and champagne.
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StDelicious hipster coffee.
Perhaps a bit overrated, but nevertheless a solid plate of yum, this Southern-style restaurant is hugely popular, especially for brunch. Be prepared to wait.
379 paikallista suosittelee
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StPerhaps a bit overrated, but nevertheless a solid plate of yum, this Southern-style restaurant is hugely popular, especially for brunch. Be prepared to wait.
If you like Thai food, you can't go wrong with this lovely spot. Slightly nicer and more eclectic than your average Thai place.
110 paikallista suosittelee
PaaDee
6 SE 28th AveIf you like Thai food, you can't go wrong with this lovely spot. Slightly nicer and more eclectic than your average Thai place.
Unique ice cream flavors by the cone, cup or pint. Taste as many as you want for free!
47 paikallista suosittelee
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2742 E Burnside StUnique ice cream flavors by the cone, cup or pint. Taste as many as you want for free!
Yummy Indian fare. And everything just happens to be vegan! My favorite is the Chicken-less Tikka Masala
58 paikallista suosittelee
The Sudra
28 NE 28th AveYummy Indian fare. And everything just happens to be vegan! My favorite is the Chicken-less Tikka Masala
Drinks & Nightlife
This dive bar is my personal favorite. Easy, friendly service, cool clientele, and if you're into sportsballs they project Portland's favorite games on the big screen.
47 paikallista suosittelee
Beulahland
118 NE 28th AveThis dive bar is my personal favorite. Easy, friendly service, cool clientele, and if you're into sportsballs they project Portland's favorite games on the big screen.
Local microbrewery with good food. The front patio is always hoppin' during the summer.
65 paikallista suosittelee
Migration Brewing - Glisan
2828 NE Glisan StLocal microbrewery with good food. The front patio is always hoppin' during the summer.
Stammtisch
401 NE 28th AveGerman biers and foods.
Charming spot for a delicate drink and a light appetizer. Rumor has it the wallpaper is completely hand-painted.
83 paikallista suosittelee
Angel Face
14 NE 28th AveCharming spot for a delicate drink and a light appetizer. Rumor has it the wallpaper is completely hand-painted.
Shopping
ZimZim
144 NE 28th AveCute, Portland-y gifts, clothes, jewelry and doodads.
Entertainment & Activities
Second-run theatre playing box office hits as well is indie films. Serving pizza, salad, beer and mimosas, you can have dinner and drinks while you veg.
329 paikallista suosittelee
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StSecond-run theatre playing box office hits as well is indie films. Serving pizza, salad, beer and mimosas, you can have dinner and drinks while you veg.
Essentials
Local and organic groceries, essentials, and prepared foods. I love their hot breakfast bar in the mornings - includes breakfast burritos and sammies to grab and go.
630 paikallista suosittelee
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St Local and organic groceries, essentials, and prepared foods. I love their hot breakfast bar in the mornings - includes breakfast burritos and sammies to grab and go.
Just two blocks away, perfect for running out to grab last-minute essentials, snacks, beer and wine, etc.
45 paikallista suosittelee
Plaid Pantry
1305 SW 11th AveJust two blocks away, perfect for running out to grab last-minute essentials, snacks, beer and wine, etc.
Super market - get literally anything you need here. Groceries, toiletries, household goods, clothing, shoes, tools, sporting goods, toys, furniture, etc.
616 paikallista suosittelee
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdSuper market - get literally anything you need here. Groceries, toiletries, household goods, clothing, shoes, tools, sporting goods, toys, furniture, etc.
Parks & Nature
About a 15-min walk away, this beautiful park is great for strolling, jogging, picnics, relaxing, duck-watching, etc.
437 paikallista suosittelee
Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StAbout a 15-min walk away, this beautiful park is great for strolling, jogging, picnics, relaxing, duck-watching, etc.
Getting Around
Hop on the #20 bus going West to get downtown. Fare is $2.50 - you must have exact change or a trimet ticket/pass: https://trimet.org/fares/wheretobuy.htm
E Burnside & NE 28th
Hop on the #20 bus going West to get downtown. Fare is $2.50 - you must have exact change or a trimet ticket/pass: https://trimet.org/fares/wheretobuy.htm
Hop on the #19 bus going West to get downtown. Fare is $2.50 - you must have exact change or a trimet ticket/pass: https://trimet.org/fares/wheretobuy.htm
NE Glisan & 28th
Hop on the #19 bus going West to get downtown. Fare is $2.50 - you must have exact change or a trimet ticket/pass: https://trimet.org/fares/wheretobuy.htm
Nike's easy bike rental service, with hubs all over town. Rent a bike by the hour/day. https://www.biketownpdx.com/
67 paikallista suosittelee
BIKETOWN
Nike's easy bike rental service, with hubs all over town. Rent a bike by the hour/day. https://www.biketownpdx.com/
Super-convenient car rental, just a 6-block walk away.
64 paikallista suosittelee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2740 NE Sandy BlvdSuper-convenient car rental, just a 6-block walk away.