PORTLAND. BEST OF THE BEST.
CAFFEINE
We’re definitely biased but we think we have dang good coffee. It’s a cardinal sin to put Starbucks and coffee in the same sentence. So here’s what’s good:
Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StWALKABLE!
Probably the best coffee I’ve ever had.
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StWALKABLE!
Always brewing rotating super good beans. Great pastries.
WALKABLE!
This is one of our favorites for posting up with a laptop and getting some work done.
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Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StWALKABLE!
This is one of our favorites for posting up with a laptop and getting some work done.
Prince Coffee
2181 NW Nicolai StUm, stroop waffles and wonderful rotating small batch beans.
Minimalist interior, delicious, more on the floral side of coffee notes. Multiple locations in town.
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Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StMinimalist interior, delicious, more on the floral side of coffee notes. Multiple locations in town.
Good Coffee
4747 SE Division St Good music. Good design. Good coffee.
Never Coffee
4243 SE Belmont StAmazing design, specialty fun lattes, really good spot.
WALKABLE!
Super close to the airbnb, great pastries + sammies.
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The Arrow Coffeehouse
4943 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWALKABLE!
Super close to the airbnb, great pastries + sammies.
These people take their espresso seriously, a great spot in NW.
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Sterling Coffee Roasters
518 NW 21st AveThese people take their espresso seriously, a great spot in NW.
BRUNCH
It's what you do.
WALKABLE!
Aussie run breakfast magic. Incredibly beautiful, both the food and the interior
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Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StWALKABLE!
Aussie run breakfast magic. Incredibly beautiful, both the food and the interior
Canteen
2816 SE Stark StClean vegan eating, super good smoothies and bowls
Broder Café
2508 SE Clinton StAdorable, Scandinavian breakfast joint. Aebelskivers!
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StWALKABLE!
Get the Reggie!
Maurice
921 SW Oak StFrench-ish, adorable, super fresh, hand written menu kinda place.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StWalkable!
Huge portions and killer scrambles
LUNCH/DINNER
This is really hard to narrow down
because eating in Portland is what you do.
Unbelievable ramen + yakitori. Their first location outside of Japan.
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AFURI IZAKAYA SE PORTLAND
923 SE 7th AveUnbelievable ramen + yakitori. Their first location outside of Japan.
Walkable!
Flavor palace. A collab of some of the cities best BBQ, Thai and cocktails. White Curry with Brisket burnt ends. Say no more.
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails
127Walkable!
Flavor palace. A collab of some of the cities best BBQ, Thai and cocktails. White Curry with Brisket burnt ends. Say no more.
They have a fancy Arby’s Roast Beef and Cheddar they call the Canarby, and its unreal good.
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Canard
734 E Burnside StThey have a fancy Arby’s Roast Beef and Cheddar they call the Canarby, and its unreal good.
Walkable!
The freshest most Portland-y sustainable and ethical. Also you probably wouldn’t think to order a burger at a sushi spot but its one of our all times faves. It’s up for best burger in town every year.
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Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveWalkable!
The freshest most Portland-y sustainable and ethical. Also you probably wouldn’t think to order a burger at a sushi spot but its one of our all times faves. It’s up for best burger in town every year.
If the wait at Bamboo is too long this is your next stop for Sushi. Also, awesome burger.
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Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveIf the wait at Bamboo is too long this is your next stop for Sushi. Also, awesome burger.
Walkable!
A Portland staple for Thai food. Get the fish sauce wings!
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Pok Pok Wing
1469 NE Prescott StWalkable!
A Portland staple for Thai food. Get the fish sauce wings!
¿Por Qué No?
3524 N Mississippi AveWalkable!
Best Mexican Ever.
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StSo dang good. Mediterranean-ish magic. You just have to.
Walkable!
Another killer ramen spot, also they have really good tots.
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Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta StWalkable!
Another killer ramen spot, also they have really good tots.
Simple and perfect. Chicken and rice and an amazing sauce.
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Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StSimple and perfect. Chicken and rice and an amazing sauce.
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StFried chicken-southern comfort deliciousness. Portland staple.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StWalkable!
Indian street food
Walkable!
Best we’ve ever had. They also have a separate taco truck.
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Matt's BBQ
4233 N Mississippi AveWalkable!
Best we’ve ever had. They also have a separate taco truck.
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
3354 SE Hawthorne BlvdKiller thai, the beef short rib curry is nuts.
Sizzle Pie West Portland
949 W Burnside StSolid slices, good vibes, downtown.
Blackbird
1935 SE Hawthorne BlvdOur favorite place for a late night slice.
Walkable!
Favorite pizza ever, wood fired and $5 happy hour pizzas!
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Life of Pie Pizza
3632 N Williams AveWalkable!
Favorite pizza ever, wood fired and $5 happy hour pizzas!
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan StCornmeal crust magic.
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveKnown for their bakery, this place rules
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdConstantly in the running for best pizza in town
Incredibly curated menu and amazing natural wine selection. They’re also a natty wine bottle shop.
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DAME
2930 NE Killingsworth StIncredibly curated menu and amazing natural wine selection. They’re also a natty wine bottle shop.
Red Sauce Pizza
4641 Northeast Fremont StreetOur new fave pizza spot.
Israeli street food. Freaking unreal good. The lamb carnitas are next level.
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Shalom Y'all SE - Eastside Location
117 SE Taylor StIsraeli street food. Freaking unreal good. The lamb carnitas are next level.
DRINKS
Because why not?
Bible Club PDX
6716 SE 16th Ave20s prohibition speakeasy, best cocktails of my life
Bye and Bye
1011 NE Alberta StWalkable!
Always a good time, great drinks and great vegan food.
Multnomah Whiskey Library
1124 SW Alder StJust google image it
Aalto Lounge
3356 SE Belmont St $2 happy hour drinks and grilled cheese and soft pretzels!!
Circa 33
3348 SE Belmont StKiller food and drinks with a hidden speakeasy
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveIncredible cocktails, vinyl spinning good tunes, dark vibes
Victoria Bar
4835 N Albina AveWalkable!
All the drinks are based on The Princess Bride
Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
1570 NW 22nd AveA Portland favorite brewery
Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StWalkable!
Damn good beer.
A super fun bar attached to a music venue. We love to sit outside on the huge patio, order spicy margs, cheeseburgers and cajun fries and watch old movies projected on their wall during the summer.
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Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi AveA super fun bar attached to a music venue. We love to sit outside on the huge patio, order spicy margs, cheeseburgers and cajun fries and watch old movies projected on their wall during the summer.
The best natural wine bar in town. Brent runs the wine show there and knows literally everything about curating an awesome experience without making it feel elitist.
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OK Omens
1758 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe best natural wine bar in town. Brent runs the wine show there and knows literally everything about curating an awesome experience without making it feel elitist.
Treats.
For that sweet tooth in you.
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StWalkable!
Portland made. Mega unique and delicious ice cream.
Tucked in one of our favorite blocks in Portland. Insane good bakery.
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Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StTucked in one of our favorite blocks in Portland. Insane good bakery.
Jinju Patisserie
4063 N Williams AveWalkable!
That top shelf food network kinda desserts.
Walkable!
Ice cream. We actually prefer Ruby Jewel to Salt and Straw
because their ice cream has tons of chunks of whatever that flavor may be.
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Ruby Jewel Ice Cream
3713 N Mississippi AveWalkable!
Ice cream. We actually prefer Ruby Jewel to Salt and Straw
because their ice cream has tons of chunks of whatever that flavor may be.
Walkable!
Voodoo is more of a novelty, Blue Star is where its at. The buttermilk donuts are next level.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StWalkable!
Voodoo is more of a novelty, Blue Star is where its at. The buttermilk donuts are next level.
Donuts, Made to order. Super fun. Super good.
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Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StDonuts, Made to order. Super fun. Super good.
Dispensaries
YES, ITS LEGAL HERE. THESE SHOPS ARE THE BEES KNEES:
Nicest and most knowledgeable folks. Best product. Best design.
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Serra Dispensary Belmont
2519 SE Belmont StNicest and most knowledgeable folks. Best product. Best design.
Electric Lettuce Dispensary
203 NE Weidler StSame homies from Serra with just a more psychedelic design.