Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Cartlandia
8145 SE 82nd AveFood carts galore within walking distance from our house.
First Cup Coffee House
4103 SE Woodstock BlvdSolid coffee. The end.
Nudi Noodle Place
4310 SE Woodstock BlvdPan-Asian fare inspired by Thai flavors
Vietnamese and Cambodian dishes + French pastries = Delightful
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Jade Teahouse
7912 SE 13th AveVietnamese and Cambodian dishes + French pastries = Delightful
Taiwanese bubble tea and other savory delights. Chili oil and Chinese sausages are made in house.
EC Kitchen
6335 SE 82nd AveTaiwanese bubble tea and other savory delights. Chili oil and Chinese sausages are made in house.
Previously we lived closer to this taco truck, but now we're willing to drive 10 minutes to get our fix. Their tacos al pastor take the cake.
Taco Express
2618 SE Steele StPreviously we lived closer to this taco truck, but now we're willing to drive 10 minutes to get our fix. Their tacos al pastor take the cake.
Sen Yai
3384 Southeast Division StreetPok Pok's noodle-centric younger sibling
These little burgers pack big flavor. Also there are truffle fries. Does life get better than this? We submit that it does not.
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Little Big Burger - Division
3810 SE Division StThese little burgers pack big flavor. Also there are truffle fries. Does life get better than this? We submit that it does not.
This is their flagship location, but you can also check on their SE outpost on SE Division. What you lose driving there, you will gain in biscuit, gravy, and fried chicken enlightenment...guaranteed.
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Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StThis is their flagship location, but you can also check on their SE outpost on SE Division. What you lose driving there, you will gain in biscuit, gravy, and fried chicken enlightenment...guaranteed.
An entire food cart devoted to the egg sandwich? Yes, please.
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Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdAn entire food cart devoted to the egg sandwich? Yes, please.
Portland coffee culture captured and packaged - it will reel you in!
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Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StPortland coffee culture captured and packaged - it will reel you in!
Everything Else
Need groceries, clothes, or a toothbrush? This is your one stop shop.
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Fred Meyer Pharmacy
7404 N Interstate AveNeed groceries, clothes, or a toothbrush? This is your one stop shop.
Trader Joe's
2122 NW Glisan StBecause TJ's is dope. Period.
A delicious breakfast/brunch spot in the neighborhood.
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Arleta Library Bakery Cafe
A delicious breakfast/brunch spot in the neighborhood.
A great breakfast/brunch spot in the neighborhood, but bring cash because that's the only payment they accept! There is an ATM on site.
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Mehri's Cafe and Bakery
6923 SE 52nd AveA great breakfast/brunch spot in the neighborhood, but bring cash because that's the only payment they accept! There is an ATM on site.
Grand Central Bakery
714 N Fremont StCarbs on carbs on carbs
19 businesses representing Latin American food and culture.
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Portland Mercado
7238 SE Foster Rd19 businesses representing Latin American food and culture.
It's a beautiful campus filled with bright and interesting people.
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Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock BlvdIt's a beautiful campus filled with bright and interesting people.
Take these peaceful and serene paths as they wind through foliage and over water. They offer free admission on Mondays and Tuesdays during peak season.
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Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden
5801 SE 28th AveTake these peaceful and serene paths as they wind through foliage and over water. They offer free admission on Mondays and Tuesdays during peak season.
PDX Sliders
1605 SE Bybee BlvdThese sliders are well worth the short drive!
You can catch this biking/jogging trail mere blocks from our house and follow it all the way downtown.
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Springwater Corridor Trail
8738 SE 19th AveYou can catch this biking/jogging trail mere blocks from our house and follow it all the way downtown.
Shut Up and Eat
3848 SE Gladstone StThe Bronx Bomber is legit. Eat one.
This is a great park in our neighborhood.
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Mt Scott Community Center & Indoor Pool
5530 SE 72nd AveThis is a great park in our neighborhood.
Sample local brews and bring your food from Taco Express with you. How cool is that?
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Gigantic Brewing
5224 SE 26th AveSample local brews and bring your food from Taco Express with you. How cool is that?
There are too many spaces to highlight on SE Division, but this place has fantastic coffee and pastries served in a clean, minimalist space.
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Little T American Baker
2600 SE Division StThere are too many spaces to highlight on SE Division, but this place has fantastic coffee and pastries served in a clean, minimalist space.
Shopping
You know Salt & Straw? That ice cream shop put Portland on the map. This spot is less well-known, which means short lines, and you still get unique, super premium ice cream made with local products.
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Cloud City Ice Cream
4525 SE Woodstock BlvdYou know Salt & Straw? That ice cream shop put Portland on the map. This spot is less well-known, which means short lines, and you still get unique, super premium ice cream made with local products.
Voodoo's got nothing on this place. NOTHING. Skip the kitsch and head straight to brioche dough perfection.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StVoodoo's got nothing on this place. NOTHING. Skip the kitsch and head straight to brioche dough perfection.
Fat Straw
806 NW 23rd AveFact: you can never drink too much bubble tea.
Confession: we prefer staying within a five-mile radius of our home, but we'll venture north for these miniature doughnuts paired with delicious chai in multiple flavors.
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Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
4759 NE Fremont StConfession: we prefer staying within a five-mile radius of our home, but we'll venture north for these miniature doughnuts paired with delicious chai in multiple flavors.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great SE spot for beer and pub-style food. The pretzels are divine.
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Hopworks Urban Brewery
2944 SE Powell BlvdThis is a great SE spot for beer and pub-style food. The pretzels are divine.
Solid brunch option if you're checking out the Portland brunch culture or observing it for an anthropological study.
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Jam On Hawthorne
2239 SE Hawthorne BlvdSolid brunch option if you're checking out the Portland brunch culture or observing it for an anthropological study.
Tasty brunch creations are found at Toast! Warning: you may dream about the potato rosti after eating it.
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Ron's Restaurant
8869 SE 82nd AveTasty brunch creations are found at Toast! Warning: you may dream about the potato rosti after eating it.
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StJust get the chicken and waffles because you won't regret it.