Food Scene
Sizzle Pie Central Eastside
624 E Burnside StDelicious, local and awesome happy hour.
Three Friends Coffee House
201 SE 12th AveOrganic Stumptown coffee & local pastries, only a block away.
Biwa
215 Southeast 9th AvenueSushi and Japanese food, within a block of the house.
KOi Fusion
930 Southeast Oak StreetDelicious fusion of mexican health food.
I used to work here, they have cheap and quick breakfast burritos and the best bagels in Portland. They sell and make hummus that is delicious.
King Harvest Hummus Drive- Thru
1502 SE Morrison StI used to work here, they have cheap and quick breakfast burritos and the best bagels in Portland. They sell and make hummus that is delicious.
Classy italian food for a nice dinner out on the town. Enjoy some wine and some local appetizers. Always fresh.
115 locals recommend
Nostrana
1401 SE Morrison StClassy italian food for a nice dinner out on the town. Enjoy some wine and some local appetizers. Always fresh.
Vegan bakery and patisserie. Organic Stumptown coffee and a decent breakfast.
36 locals recommend
Sweetpea Baking Co.
1205 SE Stark StVegan bakery and patisserie. Organic Stumptown coffee and a decent breakfast.
Freshly made desserts & great coffee. The ginger snap key lime tartlets are exquisite.
Waves of Grain Bakery
Freshly made desserts & great coffee. The ginger snap key lime tartlets are exquisite.
The best southern cuisine in Portland featuring chicken and waffles for brunch.
379 locals recommend
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StThe best southern cuisine in Portland featuring chicken and waffles for brunch.
Specializes in authentic thai cuisine, Kho Man Gai. A must try! Best chicken and rice in Portland.
126 locals recommend
Nong's Khao Man Gai
609 SE Ankeny StSpecializes in authentic thai cuisine, Kho Man Gai. A must try! Best chicken and rice in Portland.
Gonzo
15-27 SW 2nd AveHand made falafel pita sandwiches and more.
Central Eastside Food Carts
510 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdI recommend Casablanca Express (Mediterranean) and the thai cart.
Pho Green Papaya
402 SE M L King BlvdGreat vietnamese Pho soup & authentic dishes.
Zell's Cafe
1300 Southeast Morrison StreetWalking distance and fresh breakfast. Always busy but no wait.
Portland Roasting Coffee
340 SE 7th AveFancy coffee shop aka "cupping room".
Grendel's Coffee House
729 E Burnside StOrganic local coffee on the walk downtown.
Portland hot spot, original buffalo wings. Also amazing sunset view if you grab an outside table.
68 locals recommend
Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Burnside
1708 E Burnside StPortland hot spot, original buffalo wings. Also amazing sunset view if you grab an outside table.
Drinks & Nightlife
Offers rare style of beer brewing, sour beers. Sample a lot of different beers paired with food.
103 locals recommend
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StOffers rare style of beer brewing, sour beers. Sample a lot of different beers paired with food.
Great selection of beer, short walk. Two food carts that serve you inside or out. Nice outside seating area with fire.
67 locals recommend
Base Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StGreat selection of beer, short walk. Two food carts that serve you inside or out. Nice outside seating area with fire.
Cheap beers & ciders. Outside Patie with an alternative vibe. Bar food, vegan options.
17 locals recommend
Hungry Tiger
213 SE 12th AveCheap beers & ciders. Outside Patie with an alternative vibe. Bar food, vegan options.
Local brews & local foods. Delicious sliders & burgers.
60 locals recommend
Rogue Eastside Pub & Pilot Brewery
928 SE 9th AveLocal brews & local foods. Delicious sliders & burgers.
Burnside Brewing Company
Another top notch brewery with good food.
Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetRooftop wine bar. Enjoy a evening sunset.
The Analog Cafe and Theater
720 SE Hawthorne BlvdCoffee by day, music, dancing and drinks at night.
Essentials
Food Fight! Grocery
1217 SE Stark StA good selection of vegan health food.
Sheridan Fruit Company
409 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdFresh and local meat, produce, and groceries.
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch StGroceries and health food.
Arts & Culture
Doug Fir Lounge
301 E Burnside StEat good food, and catch a show.
Hand crafted goods, entertainers, performers, and local eats. Just a short walk across the Burnside bridge.
425 locals recommend
Portland Saturday Market
2 SW Naito PkwyHand crafted goods, entertainers, performers, and local eats. Just a short walk across the Burnside bridge.
Refuge PDX
116 Southeast Yamhill StreetLocal dance club. See lots of DJ's and performers.
Watch a movie in a historic two story theatre, they serve popcorn, pizza, beer & kombucha.
351 locals recommend
McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne BlvdWatch a movie in a historic two story theatre, they serve popcorn, pizza, beer & kombucha.
Local club to dance at. Right downtown in the heart of it all. Great nightlife.
6 locals recommend
The Whiskey Bar
31 NW 1st AveLocal club to dance at. Right downtown in the heart of it all. Great nightlife.
Burnside Skatepark
Southeast 2nd AvenueIf you skate, you know why.
One Grand Gallery
1000 E Burnside StStop by or look through the window at the constantly changing walls of art.
Branx
320 SE 2nd AveCatch some dj's or bands depending on the night.
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison StDance club, with a bar.
Rotture
315 SE 3rd AveGet yo groove on!
Sightseeing
Hundreds of different types of roses. Nestled up in the forest hills of the west side of Portland, and right next to the Japanese Maple Gardens.
627 locals recommend
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveHundreds of different types of roses. Nestled up in the forest hills of the west side of Portland, and right next to the Japanese Maple Gardens.
A nice escape from the city, and a taste of another culture's landscape.
1015 locals recommend
Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveA nice escape from the city, and a taste of another culture's landscape.
Shopping
Referred to as "trendy third" this whole street is local food shops, and artisan crafts & apparel.
239 locals recommend
Northwest 23rd Avenue
Northwest 23rd AvenueReferred to as "trendy third" this whole street is local food shops, and artisan crafts & apparel.
Voodoo Doughnut - Davis
1501 NE Davis StYummy sweet treats. Famous donuts.
I had an awesome almond milk latte. The perfect foam and flavor.
27 locals recommend
Floyd's Coffee Shop
1412 SE Morrison StI had an awesome almond milk latte. The perfect foam and flavor.
Entertainment & Activities
OMSI
1945 SE Water AveEducational and fun interactive science museum. Also has the IMAX theatre.