Food Scene
Great atmosphere, old building with lots of charm. Tasty coffee and a delicious menu, especially the breakfast sandwiches!
100 locals recommend
Posies Bakery & Cafe
8208 N Denver AveGreat atmosphere, old building with lots of charm. Tasty coffee and a delicious menu, especially the breakfast sandwiches!
Cha Cha Cha Taqueria
3433 SE Hawthorne BlvdKing Burrito Mexican Food
2924 N Lombard St Quick, cheap, and good!
Swift and Union
8103 N Denver Ave A favorite place for food and drinks.
With local beer from Captured by Porches, this outdoor pub is situated between a great selection of food carts and Kruger's farmer market. There is often music, very laid back and fun atmosphere.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStJohnsBeerPorch/
51 locals recommend
The St Johns Beer Porch
7316 N Lombard StWith local beer from Captured by Porches, this outdoor pub is situated between a great selection of food carts and Kruger's farmer market. There is often music, very laid back and fun atmosphere.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStJohnsBeerPorch/
This is one of my favorites place to get pizza!
from their website:
"Fino is a 62-seat, locally owned, neighborhood bistro, bar & pizzeria, located in North Portland's historic Kenton district. The restaurant has 2 distinct personalities. Up front is the take-out counter where you can get your pizza to go (slices and whole pies) or grab a seat and a cocktail at the intimate bar and order any dish from our extensive menu. Follow the glowing tomato lights down the hallway to arrive at our spacious 48-seat dining room, perfect for date night or dinner with the family. With a décor of plush earth tones, glass mosaics & light fixtures from local artists and heavenly aromas wafting through the air, Fino is a feast for the senses."
57 locals recommend
Fino Bistro Bar Pizzeria
8225 N Denver AveThis is one of my favorites place to get pizza!
from their website:
"Fino is a 62-seat, locally owned, neighborhood bistro, bar & pizzeria, located in North Portland's historic Kenton district. The restaurant has 2 distinct personalities. Up front is the take-out counter where you can get your pizza to go (slices and whole pies) or grab a seat and a cocktail at the intimate bar and order any dish from our extensive menu. Follow the glowing tomato lights down the hallway to arrive at our spacious 48-seat dining room, perfect for date night or dinner with the family. With a décor of plush earth tones, glass mosaics & light fixtures from local artists and heavenly aromas wafting through the air, Fino is a feast for the senses."
Parks & Nature
Over 35 acre park just 3 blocks from our place. Park includes wooded area with huge 150 ft. Douglas fir trees, soccer and baseball fields, and indoor swimming pool.
8 locals recommend
Friends of Columbia Park Inc
4339 N Lombard StOver 35 acre park just 3 blocks from our place. Park includes wooded area with huge 150 ft. Douglas fir trees, soccer and baseball fields, and indoor swimming pool.
Beautiful park!
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?&propertyid=507&action=ViewPark
154 locals recommend
Peninsula Park and Rose Gardens
700 N Rosa Parks WayBeautiful park!
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/finder/index.cfm?&propertyid=507&action=ViewPark
Beautiful and peaceful park. It is the largest urban wetlands in the U.S., with more than 2,000 acres. Home to a wide variety of wildlife including beaver, bald eagles and western painted turtles.
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/smith-and-bybee-wetlands-natural-area
30 locals recommend
Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area
5300 N Marine DrBeautiful and peaceful park. It is the largest urban wetlands in the U.S., with more than 2,000 acres. Home to a wide variety of wildlife including beaver, bald eagles and western painted turtles.
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/parks/smith-and-bybee-wetlands-natural-area
Enormous beautiful park, with over 85 acres of woods and grassy fields. Also includes a disc golf course, swimming pool, and sports fields.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/pier-park-portland
23 locals recommend
Pier Park
Pier ParkEnormous beautiful park, with over 85 acres of woods and grassy fields. Also includes a disc golf course, swimming pool, and sports fields.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/pier-park-portland
The lungs of Portland, Forest Park is a massive 5,100 acre forest on the slopes of West Hills (aka, Tualatin Mountains). About 70 miles (110 km) of recreational trails, including the Wildwood Trail segment of the city's 40 Mile Loop system, crisscross the park. More than 112 bird species and 62 mammal species frequent the park and its wide variety of trees and shade-loving plants.
http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park/
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
The lungs of Portland, Forest Park is a massive 5,100 acre forest on the slopes of West Hills (aka, Tualatin Mountains). About 70 miles (110 km) of recreational trails, including the Wildwood Trail segment of the city's 40 Mile Loop system, crisscross the park. More than 112 bird species and 62 mammal species frequent the park and its wide variety of trees and shade-loving plants.
http://www.forestparkconservancy.org/forest-park/
Essentials
Small grocery store with a great selection of high quality foods and beverages. Fantastic choice of Oregon beers, including a cider and beer tap to fill growlers.
108 locals recommend
Green Zebra Grocery
3011 N Lombard StSmall grocery store with a great selection of high quality foods and beverages. Fantastic choice of Oregon beers, including a cider and beer tap to fill growlers.
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveLongtime retail chain for groceries, apparel & furniture, plus toys, electronics, housewares & more.
204 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
6850 N Lombard StLongtime retail chain for groceries, apparel & furniture, plus toys, electronics, housewares & more.
Family Hair Cuts
4840 N Lombard StDrinks & Nightlife
Our neighborood dive bar is a friendly place to get a drink and listen to live blues/rock music. Here is a link to their calendar of events:
http://www.mockcrest.com/Calendar.html
39 locals recommend
Mock Crest Tavern
3435 N Lombard StOur neighborood dive bar is a friendly place to get a drink and listen to live blues/rock music. Here is a link to their calendar of events:
http://www.mockcrest.com/Calendar.html
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to see a movie, have a beer, and get a slice of pizza. Shows first-run movies.
http://www.stjohnscinema.com/
87 locals recommend
St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StGreat place to see a movie, have a beer, and get a slice of pizza. Shows first-run movies.
http://www.stjohnscinema.com/