Guidebook for Portland
Food Scene
Some of our favorite spots to eat in the area.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta St Our go-to restaurant, wonderful affordable Indian street food.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StUpscale Italian eatery. A good date night restaurant, though it can be a little noisy.
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Ava Gene's
3377 SE Division St Upscale Italian eatery. A good date night restaurant, though it can be a little noisy.
Coffee from Coava and Stumptown, homemade croissants, muffins, and quiches
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Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StCoffee from Coava and Stumptown, homemade croissants, muffins, and quiches
We love the croissants, chocolate-chip sea salt cookies, and homemade breads made from local grains at this wonderful bakery on Division.
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Little T American Baker
2600 SE Division StWe love the croissants, chocolate-chip sea salt cookies, and homemade breads made from local grains at this wonderful bakery on Division.
All the yummy breads here are sourdough and made from local grains. My favorite is the buckwheat black sesame bread (made on Saturdays).
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Tabor Bread
4438 SE Hawthorne BlvdAll the yummy breads here are sourdough and made from local grains. My favorite is the buckwheat black sesame bread (made on Saturdays).
We love this local poke spot, which lets you choose which type of rice (or greens), several types of fresh poke and all sorts of toppings. Servings are generous and the poke is always fresh.
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SeaSweets Poke
1505 SE 31st AveWe love this local poke spot, which lets you choose which type of rice (or greens), several types of fresh poke and all sorts of toppings. Servings are generous and the poke is always fresh.
This chic natural wine bar has a great happy hour from 5-6PM. $2 oysters and $2 off on house cocktails, wine pours, and draft beer.
Old Pal
This chic natural wine bar has a great happy hour from 5-6PM. $2 oysters and $2 off on house cocktails, wine pours, and draft beer.
The Vuong and Luu family own some of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Portland. With two James Beard nominations (Best Chef NW: 2017, 2018 and 2024) and accolades in publications from Portland Monthly to Bon Appétit, this family of self-described “professional home cooks” has for 20 years established a devoted following at their two locations Ha VL (2738 SE 82nd Avenue) and Rose VL Deli (6424 SE Powell). In December, the family opened a third location, Annam VL right here in the Sunnyside Neighborhood. Delicious súp from all different regions of Vietnam.
Annam VL
The Vuong and Luu family own some of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Portland. With two James Beard nominations (Best Chef NW: 2017, 2018 and 2024) and accolades in publications from Portland Monthly to Bon Appétit, this family of self-described “professional home cooks” has for 20 years established a devoted following at their two locations Ha VL (2738 SE 82nd Avenue) and Rose VL Deli (6424 SE Powell). In December, the family opened a third location, Annam VL right here in the Sunnyside Neighborhood. Delicious súp from all different regions of Vietnam.
We love this middle eastern restaurant for its silky hummus, piping hot pita, and delicious salads that change seasonally. (The spinach spanikopita is also fab.) Within easy walking distance.
Bluto's
We love this middle eastern restaurant for its silky hummus, piping hot pita, and delicious salads that change seasonally. (The spinach spanikopita is also fab.) Within easy walking distance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our friends Brenda and Charles own this sweet brewery/beer garden. The excellent beer, made by Charles, keeps winning awards, the latest being the slightly tart Electric Sunshine, which won a Good Food Award in 2024.
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Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division StOur friends Brenda and Charles own this sweet brewery/beer garden. The excellent beer, made by Charles, keeps winning awards, the latest being the slightly tart Electric Sunshine, which won a Good Food Award in 2024.
Essentials
By far the best selection of local organic produce, friendly service, good seafood and meat.
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New Seasons Market
5320 NE 33rd Ave By far the best selection of local organic produce, friendly service, good seafood and meat.
Fred Meyer
3805 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe People's Yoga
3014 NE Killingsworth StAn affordable community yoga studio with wonderful teachers.
Parks & Nature
Portland has one of the largest urban forests in the U.S. and hundreds of parks and natural areas. Get out and explore!
This beautiful park atop an extinct volcano 30 blocks east of us offers spectacular views of the city from the west side of the summit and of Mt. Hood from the east.
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StThis beautiful park atop an extinct volcano 30 blocks east of us offers spectacular views of the city from the west side of the summit and of Mt. Hood from the east.
Beautiful 31 acre park designed by Emanuel Mische along the lines of Central Park in NYC, full of majestic Douglas Fir, blue spruce, rhododendron, and linden trees. The perfect place for a morning jog or walk, or to spread out a blanket and have a sunny picnic (or nap).
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Laurelhurst Park
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StBeautiful 31 acre park designed by Emanuel Mische along the lines of Central Park in NYC, full of majestic Douglas Fir, blue spruce, rhododendron, and linden trees. The perfect place for a morning jog or walk, or to spread out a blanket and have a sunny picnic (or nap).
Entertainment & Activities
Laurelhurst Theatre
2735 E Burnside StCinemagic
2021 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardHollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy BlvdShopping
We love the sprawling main location (on West Burnside) but the Hawthorne location (which has a whole section devoted to food and gardening books) is a great place to browse, too.
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Powell's Books on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne BlvdWe love the sprawling main location (on West Burnside) but the Hawthorne location (which has a whole section devoted to food and gardening books) is a great place to browse, too.