Essentials
Items are a little pricier than other grocery stores but cheaper than Whole Foods. The produce is fresh and the bakery offers freshly made bread and sweet treats daily.
1021 locals recommend
New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd AveItems are a little pricier than other grocery stores but cheaper than Whole Foods. The produce is fresh and the bakery offers freshly made bread and sweet treats daily.
Combined grocery store and department store with all the essentials and more. More affordable than New Seasons Market.
616 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdCombined grocery store and department store with all the essentials and more. More affordable than New Seasons Market.
Walgreens
5420 NE 33rd AveZOOM+Care
3872 N Mississippi AveLocal urgent care.
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
2801 N Gantenbein AveClosest Emergency Department
Closest Liquor Store. Remember - in Oregon, grocery stores only sell beer and wine - not liquor.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11AM-7PM
Friday - Saturday: 11AM-8PM
Sunday: 12pm-6PM
7 locals recommend
Beaumont Liquor Store
3334 NE Killingsworth StClosest Liquor Store. Remember - in Oregon, grocery stores only sell beer and wine - not liquor.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 11AM-7PM
Friday - Saturday: 11AM-8PM
Sunday: 12pm-6PM
Parks & Nature
Tons of hiking trails and running trails. We like the trail with the view of the St. John's Bridge.
940 locals recommend
Forest Park
Tons of hiking trails and running trails. We like the trail with the view of the St. John's Bridge.
Beautiful view of the city and a great place to picnic.
7 locals recommend
Mount Tabor Visitors Center
Southeast Park DriveBeautiful view of the city and a great place to picnic.
Nice playgrounds, great place to picnic, International Rose Test Garden is beautiful in the summer. This park is near NW 23rd shopping and restaurants.
326 locals recommend
Washington Park
4033 SW Canyon RdNice playgrounds, great place to picnic, International Rose Test Garden is beautiful in the summer. This park is near NW 23rd shopping and restaurants.
Gorgeous waterfall and beautiful drive along the Columbia River. Relatively easy hike to the top of the Falls. Touristy but definitely one of the sites to see when you are in Oregon.
974 locals recommend
Multnomah Falls station
Gorgeous waterfall and beautiful drive along the Columbia River. Relatively easy hike to the top of the Falls. Touristy but definitely one of the sites to see when you are in Oregon.
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best cocktails in Portland. If you don't see something you like on the menu, tell them flavors you like and they will design a cocktail for you! Cool atmosphere with vinyl records playing.
195 locals recommend
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveSome of the best cocktails in Portland. If you don't see something you like on the menu, tell them flavors you like and they will design a cocktail for you! Cool atmosphere with vinyl records playing.
Live music and other acts in a cozy atmosphere with drinks and food. Check out their listings across the street.
136 locals recommend
Alberta Rose Theatre
3000 NE Alberta StLive music and other acts in a cozy atmosphere with drinks and food. Check out their listings across the street.
The Station Pizza Pub
2703 NE Alberta StLocal sports bar. Very friendly.
Local Irish pub across the street on Alberta. Very friendly, goo food. Relatively family friendly in the early hours.
14 locals recommend
T.C. O'Leary's
2926 NE Alberta StLocal Irish pub across the street on Alberta. Very friendly, goo food. Relatively family friendly in the early hours.
Ever had a sour beer? These are the best out there. Excellent.
103 locals recommend
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StEver had a sour beer? These are the best out there. Excellent.
Base Camp Brewing Company
930 SE Oak StExcellent brewery. Try the yearly anniversary saison.
Bar and restaurant, but go for the drinks and the outdoor rooftop patio. Great views on a sunny day.
67 locals recommend
Noble Rot
1111 East Burnside StreetBar and restaurant, but go for the drinks and the outdoor rooftop patio. Great views on a sunny day.
Food Scene
Toro Bravo
120 NE Russell StCase Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta St For coffee aficionados and a nice walk.
local mom and pop donut shop, the buttermilk bars are their specialty, we LOVE the blueberry fritter.
42 locals recommend
Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta Stlocal mom and pop donut shop, the buttermilk bars are their specialty, we LOVE the blueberry fritter.
Excellent deep dish pizza. Great for take-out, plan ahead because it takes 40 minutes to make a whole pizza..but it's definitely worth it.
15 locals recommend
Via Chicago
2013 NE Alberta StExcellent deep dish pizza. Great for take-out, plan ahead because it takes 40 minutes to make a whole pizza..but it's definitely worth it.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StBest Indian food in Portland, hands down. Indian street food.
One of the best brunches on Alberta Street.
385 locals recommend
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdOne of the best brunches on Alberta Street.
Boxer Ramen
3003 NE Alberta StEasily the best ramen in Portland. Small, easy to miss.
Right across the street on Alberta. Excellent Thai food, great price, perfect for take out.
90 locals recommend
Cha'Ba Thai
3024 NE Alberta StRight across the street on Alberta. Excellent Thai food, great price, perfect for take out.
Popular biscuits and gravy chain in Portland. Sometimes has lines out the door.
290 locals recommend
Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta St Popular biscuits and gravy chain in Portland. Sometimes has lines out the door.
Excellent brunch. Expect a 30-60 minute wait on the weekends. Put your name on the list and grab a coffee at Case Study.
77 locals recommend
Helser's On Alberta
1538 NE Alberta StExcellent brunch. Expect a 30-60 minute wait on the weekends. Put your name on the list and grab a coffee at Case Study.
Fine dining. Owner Dana Frank was Ava Gene's, Food & Wine's "Sommelier of the Year" and Bon Appetit "Sommelier to Watch. You can also sit at the bar, get a glass of wine and an appetizer or dessert.
52 locals recommend
DAME
2930 NE Killingsworth StFine dining. Owner Dana Frank was Ava Gene's, Food & Wine's "Sommelier of the Year" and Bon Appetit "Sommelier to Watch. You can also sit at the bar, get a glass of wine and an appetizer or dessert.
Award winning restaurant. Chef Naomi Pomeroy won the James Beard award in 2014 for Northwest Best Chef. Needs a reservation.
131 locals recommend
Beast
5425 NE 30th AveAward winning restaurant. Chef Naomi Pomeroy won the James Beard award in 2014 for Northwest Best Chef. Needs a reservation.
Our favorite coffee shop, and close by on NE 30th and Killingsworth.
296 locals recommend
Extracto Coffee Roasters
2921 NE Killingsworth StOur favorite coffee shop, and close by on NE 30th and Killingsworth.
Awesome handmade pastas. Order food and drinks at the front and find a seat. Right near Powell's books.
68 locals recommend
Grassa
1205 SW Washington StAwesome handmade pastas. Order food and drinks at the front and find a seat. Right near Powell's books.
Piazza Italia
1129 NW Johnson StOur favorite Italian restaurant. Call ahead for a reservation.
Great Vietnamese food with a cool vibe. Order food and drinks at the door, then get a seat. Sometimes a line during peak hours.
152 locals recommend
Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen
835 SW 2nd AveGreat Vietnamese food with a cool vibe. Order food and drinks at the door, then get a seat. Sometimes a line during peak hours.
High end sushi restaurant, excellent. For more family- and budget-friendly, try Hana Japanese Bistro, also on Alberta.
471 locals recommend
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveHigh end sushi restaurant, excellent. For more family- and budget-friendly, try Hana Japanese Bistro, also on Alberta.
Entertainment & Activities
An old elementary school converted into a restaurant, bar and movie theater. Great for groups, families or a date night. Their bar is open late.
538 locals recommend
McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveAn old elementary school converted into a restaurant, bar and movie theater. Great for groups, families or a date night. Their bar is open late.
Small, local movie theater. Grab a slice of pizza and a pitcher of beer. Great for families or a date night.
329 locals recommend
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StSmall, local movie theater. Grab a slice of pizza and a pitcher of beer. Great for families or a date night.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
5856 NE Columbia BlvdClosest car rental places. Budget and Payless are here, I believe.