Little Local Guidebook
Food Scene
This is a fantastic little Cuban restaurant that makes you feel like you're in the Carribbean.
166 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pambiche
2811 NE Glisan StThis is a fantastic little Cuban restaurant that makes you feel like you're in the Carribbean.
Great coffee and espresso drinks plus light and delicious breakfast fare like house-made pastries, quiche, and breakfast sammies.
144 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StGreat coffee and espresso drinks plus light and delicious breakfast fare like house-made pastries, quiche, and breakfast sammies.
Diner-style breakfast and lunch place that serves a good cup of coffee (free while you wait!) and classic dishes done well.
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
City State Diner
128 NE 28th AveDiner-style breakfast and lunch place that serves a good cup of coffee (free while you wait!) and classic dishes done well.
Chocolate. GOOD chocolate. Including hot drinkable versions.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Alma Chocolate
140 NE 28th AveChocolate. GOOD chocolate. Including hot drinkable versions.
Delicious Southwestern fare and lots of margaritas. My favorite restaurant in the hood. I recommend everything, especially the Stacked Brisket Enchiladas.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Goose
2725 SE Ankeny StDelicious Southwestern fare and lots of margaritas. My favorite restaurant in the hood. I recommend everything, especially the Stacked Brisket Enchiladas.
Portland's #1 tortas! Originally a booming food cart, this Mexican-style eatery morphed into a popular brick-and-mortar restaurant, also great for a mezcal and/or margarita.
73 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Güero
200 NE 28th AvePortland's #1 tortas! Originally a booming food cart, this Mexican-style eatery morphed into a popular brick-and-mortar restaurant, also great for a mezcal and/or margarita.
Bamboo Sushi
310 SE 28th AveHigh-quality sushi spot, open for dinner only.
AMAZING gourmet pizzeria known for their cornmeal crust. Dine in or take out.
95 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan StAMAZING gourmet pizzeria known for their cornmeal crust. Dine in or take out.
French patisserie/bar, known for their desserts and champagne.
63 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pix Patisserie / Bar Vivant
2225 E Burnside StFrench patisserie/bar, known for their desserts and champagne.
Heart Coffee Roasters
2211 E Burnside StDelicious hipster coffee.
Perhaps a bit overrated, but nevertheless a solid plate of yum, this Southern-style restaurant is hugely popular, especially for brunch. Be prepared to wait.
379 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StPerhaps a bit overrated, but nevertheless a solid plate of yum, this Southern-style restaurant is hugely popular, especially for brunch. Be prepared to wait.
If you like Thai food, you can't go wrong with this lovely spot. Slightly nicer and more eclectic than your average Thai place.
110 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
PaaDee
6 SE 28th AveIf you like Thai food, you can't go wrong with this lovely spot. Slightly nicer and more eclectic than your average Thai place.
Unique ice cream flavors by the cone, cup or pint. Taste as many as you want for free!
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
2742 E Burnside StUnique ice cream flavors by the cone, cup or pint. Taste as many as you want for free!
Yummy Indian fare. And everything just happens to be vegan! My favorite is the Chicken-less Tikka Masala
58 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Sudra
28 NE 28th AveYummy Indian fare. And everything just happens to be vegan! My favorite is the Chicken-less Tikka Masala
Drinks & Nightlife
This dive bar is my personal favorite. Easy, friendly service, cool clientele, and if you're into sportsballs they project Portland's favorite games on the big screen.
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Beulahland
118 NE 28th AveThis dive bar is my personal favorite. Easy, friendly service, cool clientele, and if you're into sportsballs they project Portland's favorite games on the big screen.
Local microbrewery with good food. The front patio is always hoppin' during the summer.
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Migration Brewing - Glisan
2828 NE Glisan StLocal microbrewery with good food. The front patio is always hoppin' during the summer.
Stammtisch
401 NE 28th AveGerman biers and foods.
Charming spot for a delicate drink and a light appetizer. Rumor has it the wallpaper is completely hand-painted.
83 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Angel Face
14 NE 28th AveCharming spot for a delicate drink and a light appetizer. Rumor has it the wallpaper is completely hand-painted.
Shopping
ZimZim
144 NE 28th AveCute, Portland-y gifts, clothes, jewelry and doodads.
Entertainment & Activities
Second-run theatre playing box office hits as well is indie films. Serving pizza, salad, beer and mimosas, you can have dinner and drinks while you veg.
329 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StSecond-run theatre playing box office hits as well is indie films. Serving pizza, salad, beer and mimosas, you can have dinner and drinks while you veg.
Essentials
Local and organic groceries, essentials, and prepared foods. I love their hot breakfast bar in the mornings - includes breakfast burritos and sammies to grab and go.
630 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whole Foods Market
1210 NW Couch St Local and organic groceries, essentials, and prepared foods. I love their hot breakfast bar in the mornings - includes breakfast burritos and sammies to grab and go.
Just two blocks away, perfect for running out to grab last-minute essentials, snacks, beer and wine, etc.
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaid Pantry
1305 SW 11th AveJust two blocks away, perfect for running out to grab last-minute essentials, snacks, beer and wine, etc.
Super market - get literally anything you need here. Groceries, toiletries, household goods, clothing, shoes, tools, sporting goods, toys, furniture, etc.
616 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdSuper market - get literally anything you need here. Groceries, toiletries, household goods, clothing, shoes, tools, sporting goods, toys, furniture, etc.
Parks & Nature
About a 15-min walk away, this beautiful park is great for strolling, jogging, picnics, relaxing, duck-watching, etc.
437 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Laurelhurst
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StAbout a 15-min walk away, this beautiful park is great for strolling, jogging, picnics, relaxing, duck-watching, etc.
Getting Around
Hop on the #20 bus going West to get downtown. Fare is $2.50 - you must have exact change or a trimet ticket/pass: https://trimet.org/fares/wheretobuy.htm
E Burnside & NE 28th
Hop on the #20 bus going West to get downtown. Fare is $2.50 - you must have exact change or a trimet ticket/pass: https://trimet.org/fares/wheretobuy.htm
Hop on the #19 bus going West to get downtown. Fare is $2.50 - you must have exact change or a trimet ticket/pass: https://trimet.org/fares/wheretobuy.htm
NE Glisan & 28th
Hop on the #19 bus going West to get downtown. Fare is $2.50 - you must have exact change or a trimet ticket/pass: https://trimet.org/fares/wheretobuy.htm
Nike's easy bike rental service, with hubs all over town. Rent a bike by the hour/day. https://www.biketownpdx.com/
67 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
BIKETOWN
Nike's easy bike rental service, with hubs all over town. Rent a bike by the hour/day. https://www.biketownpdx.com/
Super-convenient car rental, just a 6-block walk away.
64 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2740 NE Sandy BlvdSuper-convenient car rental, just a 6-block walk away.