Alana & Evan’s guidebook
Foodies
Portland + Food = ♥️
Our top favorite restaurant. It is a smaller place and can be hard to get in so make a reservation!
112 habitants recommandent
Le Pigeon
738 E Burnside StOur top favorite restaurant. It is a smaller place and can be hard to get in so make a reservation!
Delivery and takeout available. Really great bbq and fun neighborhood with the Dekum five points and Breakside Brewery nearby.
264 habitants recommandent
Podnah's BBQ
1625 NE Killingsworth StDelivery and takeout available. Really great bbq and fun neighborhood with the Dekum five points and Breakside Brewery nearby.
Delivery or takeout available. Just down the street (couple blocks) pizza place with thin Italian crust and good wedge salad.
65 habitants recommandent
East Glisan Pizza Lounge
8001 NE Glisan StDelivery or takeout available. Just down the street (couple blocks) pizza place with thin Italian crust and good wedge salad.
Dove Vivi Pizza
2727 NE Glisan StDelivery or takeout available. Cornbread Pizza! So good!
Takeout available. Casual spot and great for a Torta and Paloma. Outdoor seating available.
73 habitants recommandent
Güero
200 NE 28th AveTakeout available. Casual spot and great for a Torta and Paloma. Outdoor seating available.
Mediterranean - Amazing food and drinks! I have had success with walk ins for 2 - even on a Friday or Saturday. Outdoor seating available.
144 habitants recommandent
Tusk
2448 E Burnside StMediterranean - Amazing food and drinks! I have had success with walk ins for 2 - even on a Friday or Saturday. Outdoor seating available.
Italian - We love to go for lunch but I assume dinner is sweet and romantic for two. They have some outdoor seating as well.
70 habitants recommandent
Luce
2140 E Burnside StItalian - We love to go for lunch but I assume dinner is sweet and romantic for two. They have some outdoor seating as well.
Delivery, takeout and outdoor seating available. Wonderful sushi! They also have a cheeseburger! The secret is most places in Portland have a special cheeseburger that usually is not on the menu - you have to ask. There is also the Ex Patriot across the street that is a really cool bar to grab a drink at before or after.
107 habitants recommandent
Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveDelivery, takeout and outdoor seating available. Wonderful sushi! They also have a cheeseburger! The secret is most places in Portland have a special cheeseburger that usually is not on the menu - you have to ask. There is also the Ex Patriot across the street that is a really cool bar to grab a drink at before or after.
Delivery or pickup available. There are multiple locations in Portland depending on where you are headed but this one is the closest. You can expect a line but this is a local favorite. Great tacos or we really like the Bryan's bowl. Outdoor seating available.
318 habitants recommandent
¿Por Qué No?
4635 Southeast Hawthorne BoulevardDelivery or pickup available. There are multiple locations in Portland depending on where you are headed but this one is the closest. You can expect a line but this is a local favorite. Great tacos or we really like the Bryan's bowl. Outdoor seating available.
Pre-order / pick-up available. Most people who visit Portland go to Voodoo Donuts but our recommend is Blue Star 100%! They have multiple locations in Portland but the one on Division is closest.
403 habitants recommandent
Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StPre-order / pick-up available. Most people who visit Portland go to Voodoo Donuts but our recommend is Blue Star 100%! They have multiple locations in Portland but the one on Division is closest.
Pickup available. This place is magical with super unique flavors. This is a must visit! The location on Division is closest.
1078 habitants recommandent
Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StPickup available. This place is magical with super unique flavors. This is a must visit! The location on Division is closest.
Delivery, takeout, limited patio seating. If you find yourself shopping on NW 23rd, which I hope you do, this place is great if you want to treat yourself to a fancy lunch. If you are into sweets this is also the place to go.
189 habitants recommandent
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd AveDelivery, takeout, limited patio seating. If you find yourself shopping on NW 23rd, which I hope you do, this place is great if you want to treat yourself to a fancy lunch. If you are into sweets this is also the place to go.
Pickup available. Cheese and charcuterie boards. Prosecco on tap! Best of all - ice cream sundaes and soft serve.
35 habitants recommandent
Cheese & Crack Snack Shop
22 SE 28th AvePickup available. Cheese and charcuterie boards. Prosecco on tap! Best of all - ice cream sundaes and soft serve.
Many food options from popular restaurants in Portland under one roof.
115 habitants recommandent
Pine Street Market
126 SW 2nd AveMany food options from popular restaurants in Portland under one roof.
Indian street food! Love this place and it is on Division in a stretch of restaurants, bars and shops.
625 habitants recommandent
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StIndian street food! Love this place and it is on Division in a stretch of restaurants, bars and shops.
Sightseeing
Looking for some outdoor adventures within the metro area or not to far away?
Mount Tabor
Large park nearby with trails and great views of the city.
Just off of I-84 about 30 minutes east of Portland, this is one of the most scenic waterfalls on the entire west coast. We nearly lost this beauty last summer due to wildfires, but the firefighters put in everything they had and were able to save the forest immediately surrounding the falls and the historic lodge.
This place is a major tourist attraction so a must see but please be prepared for crowds.
974 habitants recommandent
Multnomah Falls station
Just off of I-84 about 30 minutes east of Portland, this is one of the most scenic waterfalls on the entire west coast. We nearly lost this beauty last summer due to wildfires, but the firefighters put in everything they had and were able to save the forest immediately surrounding the falls and the historic lodge.
This place is a major tourist attraction so a must see but please be prepared for crowds.
Just across the street from the Rose Test Gardens are the Japanese Gardens. This 12-acre park has intricately designed and delicately maintained gardens true to the traditional Japanese style of gardening. It’s absolutely breathtaking, and it also houses a tea room with traditional Japanese teas and snacks.
1015 habitants recommandent
Jardin japonais de Portland
611 SW Kingston AveJust across the street from the Rose Test Gardens are the Japanese Gardens. This 12-acre park has intricately designed and delicately maintained gardens true to the traditional Japanese style of gardening. It’s absolutely breathtaking, and it also houses a tea room with traditional Japanese teas and snacks.
Portland is the rose city! This place is a must see and if you have extra time the Japanese Gardens are next door. With over 10,000 different rose bushes, this beautiful park in the western hills of the city pleases both the eyes and the nose. The roses bloom regularly throughout the spring and summer.
627 habitants recommandent
International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AvePortland is the rose city! This place is a must see and if you have extra time the Japanese Gardens are next door. With over 10,000 different rose bushes, this beautiful park in the western hills of the city pleases both the eyes and the nose. The roses bloom regularly throughout the spring and summer.
At 5,200 acres, this is the largest park within any U.S. city. It gets very popular in summer, especially on week- ends, so if you want to check it out be prepared to embrace the crowds.
See Witch's Castle under Hikes.
940 habitants recommandent
Parc Forestier
At 5,200 acres, this is the largest park within any U.S. city. It gets very popular in summer, especially on week- ends, so if you want to check it out be prepared to embrace the crowds.
See Witch's Castle under Hikes.
Our favorite park in the city, this little gem in SE boasts a large pond, tons of green grassy knolls perfect for pic- nicking, and lots of old growth trees which provide the perfect shady canopy from both the sun and the rain.
437 habitants recommandent
Parc Laurelhurst
SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd & Stark StOur favorite park in the city, this little gem in SE boasts a large pond, tons of green grassy knolls perfect for pic- nicking, and lots of old growth trees which provide the perfect shady canopy from both the sun and the rain.
Bars & Breweries
Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveFun bar to get a drink before or after dinner at Yakuza.
Breakside is our favorite brewery. They have multiple locations but we like to go to the Dekum location so we can eat at Podnahs Pit (BBQ) across the street. Although the food at Breakside is also good. This is kinda far from our place (15-20 Mins) but worth the trip.
278 habitants recommandent
Breakside Brewery - DEKUM
820 NE Dekum StBreakside is our favorite brewery. They have multiple locations but we like to go to the Dekum location so we can eat at Podnahs Pit (BBQ) across the street. Although the food at Breakside is also good. This is kinda far from our place (15-20 Mins) but worth the trip.
Hey Love
920 E Burnside StJungalow style decor and great cocktails!
There are so many great bars on division but we really like this place. They do not have food but you can grab a slice of pizza across the street.
22 habitants recommandent
Cat's Paw Saloon
3565 SE Division StThere are so many great bars on division but we really like this place. They do not have food but you can grab a slice of pizza across the street.
Love this place and they have an amazing Happy Hour! If you find yourself on Hawthorne head here for HH!
66 habitants recommandent
Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne BlvdLove this place and they have an amazing Happy Hour! If you find yourself on Hawthorne head here for HH!
The food is good here but the cocktails are A++. The vibe is dark and romantic.
161 habitants recommandent
Sapphire Hotel Bar
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdThe food is good here but the cocktails are A++. The vibe is dark and romantic.
Bar on the roof top of an old high school with amazing views of Portland!
14 habitants recommandent
Roof Deck at Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StBar on the roof top of an old high school with amazing views of Portland!
Amazing HH! Great large outdoor patio. Oldie but goodie Portland bar!
98 habitants recommandent
Rontoms
600 E Burnside StAmazing HH! Great large outdoor patio. Oldie but goodie Portland bar!
My fav neighborhood bar! Three blocks from the cottage.
64 habitants recommandent
Vintage Cocktail Lounge
7907 SE Stark StMy fav neighborhood bar! Three blocks from the cottage.
Large outdoor patio. I love going here for drinks a cheeseburger. Nothing fancy but solid. They usually have a big screen / projector going and a fire pit.
21 habitants recommandent
Bar Bar
3943 N Mississippi AveLarge outdoor patio. I love going here for drinks a cheeseburger. Nothing fancy but solid. They usually have a big screen / projector going and a fire pit.
Hikes
Start point: Cape Horn Trailhead
End point: Cigar Rock
Hike Type: Loop
Distance: 7.4 miles
Elevation gain: 1230 feet
High point: 1,300 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: July 16th to January 31st for the loop
Family Friendly: No
Backpackable: No
Crowded: Yes
18 habitants recommandent
Cape Horn Trail
Start point: Cape Horn Trailhead
End point: Cigar Rock
Hike Type: Loop
Distance: 7.4 miles
Elevation gain: 1230 feet
High point: 1,300 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: July 16th to January 31st for the loop
Family Friendly: No
Backpackable: No
Crowded: Yes
Start point: Wahkeena Trailhead
End Point: Devils Rest
Hike Type: In and out or lollipop loop
Distance: 8.4 miles in and out; 7.1 miles as a loop taking unmaintained trails
Elevation gain: 2350 feet
High point: 2,435 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: Year round (periods of snow during winter)
Family Friendly: No
Backpackable: No
Crowded: Initially yes, but quieter as you go higher
Devils Rest
Start point: Wahkeena Trailhead
End Point: Devils Rest
Hike Type: In and out or lollipop loop
Distance: 8.4 miles in and out; 7.1 miles as a loop taking unmaintained trails
Elevation gain: 2350 feet
High point: 2,435 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: Year round (periods of snow during winter)
Family Friendly: No
Backpackable: No
Crowded: Initially yes, but quieter as you go higher
Start point: Angels Rest TrailheadRoad.JPG
End point: Angels Rest
Hike Type: Out and Back
Distance: 4.8 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 1475 feet
High point: 1640 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: All Season
Family Friendly: Yes
Backpackable: No
Crowded: Yes
45 habitants recommandent
Angel's Rest Lookout
Start point: Angels Rest TrailheadRoad.JPG
End point: Angels Rest
Hike Type: Out and Back
Distance: 4.8 miles round trip
Elevation gain: 1475 feet
High point: 1640 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: All Season
Family Friendly: Yes
Backpackable: No
Crowded: Yes
IN PORTLAND
Pittock Mansion Hike
Easy 2.5 miles or moderate 5.4 miles – good city view
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/pittock-mansion-hike-wildwood-trail-forest-park/
Start from Cornell Road for a partial loop hike on Wildwood Trail and Upper Macleay Trail that is 2.5 miles round trip with 435 feet of elevation change.
For a longer version of this hike, consider the 5.4-mile trek from Lower Macleay Park to Pittock Mansion. https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/lower-macleay-park-pittock-mansion-hike-portland-oregon/
622 habitants recommandent
Pittock Mansion
3229 NW Pittock DrIN PORTLAND
Pittock Mansion Hike
Easy 2.5 miles or moderate 5.4 miles – good city view
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/pittock-mansion-hike-wildwood-trail-forest-park/
Start from Cornell Road for a partial loop hike on Wildwood Trail and Upper Macleay Trail that is 2.5 miles round trip with 435 feet of elevation change.
For a longer version of this hike, consider the 5.4-mile trek from Lower Macleay Park to Pittock Mansion. https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/lower-macleay-park-pittock-mansion-hike-portland-oregon/
IN PORTLAND (FOREST PARK)
Witch’s Castle
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/stone-house-hike-lower-macleay-trail-forest-park-portland/
The Witch’s House is an easy half-mile hike from the Upper Macleay Parking lot near the Portland Audubon Society, or a slightly longer three-quarter mile jaunt starting from the Lower Macleay Parking lot at at NW 30th and Upshur. One can take the Aspen trail to get there. A great way of accessing the trailhead is to walk up on Thurman Street.
13 habitants recommandent
Château de la Sorcière
Lower Macleay Trail IN PORTLAND (FOREST PARK)
Witch’s Castle
https://www.hikespeak.com/trails/stone-house-hike-lower-macleay-trail-forest-park-portland/
The Witch’s House is an easy half-mile hike from the Upper Macleay Parking lot near the Portland Audubon Society, or a slightly longer three-quarter mile jaunt starting from the Lower Macleay Parking lot at at NW 30th and Upshur. One can take the Aspen trail to get there. A great way of accessing the trailhead is to walk up on Thurman Street.
Marquam Trail to Council Crest
Easy - 3.1 miles, cool city view
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/marquam-trail-to-council-crest-hike-trail
Marquam Trail
Marquam TrailMarquam Trail to Council Crest
Easy - 3.1 miles, cool city view
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/marquam-trail-to-council-crest-hike-trail
Easy – 1.5 miles
Little hike for a really cool waterfall.
https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Wahkeena_Falls_Hike
21 habitants recommandent
Wahkeena Falls
Wahkeena Trail #420Easy – 1.5 miles
Little hike for a really cool waterfall.
https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Wahkeena_Falls_Hike
Panther Creek isn’t much of a hike, but you can combine with Falls Creek Falls
https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/falls-creek-falls.html
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/fall-creek-falls-trail--2
8 habitants recommandent
Panther Creek Falls
National Forest Development Road 65Panther Creek isn’t much of a hike, but you can combine with Falls Creek Falls
https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/falls-creek-falls.html
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/fall-creek-falls-trail--2
Easy – 2.5 miles
https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/latourell-falls-loop.html
42 habitants recommandent
Latourell Falls
Easy – 2.5 miles
https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/latourell-falls-loop.html
HOOD RIVER
Rowena Crest – best during spring when wildflowers are in bloom
https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/rowena-plateau-loop.html
Type: Loop
Distance: 2.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 250 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Family Friendly: Yes
Restrooms: No
Trailhead Pass: No
19 habitants recommandent
Belvédère de Rowena Crest
6500 Historic Columbia River HwyHOOD RIVER
Rowena Crest – best during spring when wildflowers are in bloom
https://gorgefriends.org/hike-the-gorge/rowena-plateau-loop.html
Type: Loop
Distance: 2.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 250 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Family Friendly: Yes
Restrooms: No
Trailhead Pass: No
MOUNT HOOD
https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Tom_Dick_and_Harry_Mountain_Hike
This hike goes through Mirror lake – if you want a shorter hike, just go to Mirror Lake:
4.4 miles (good view of Mount hood)
https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Mirror_Lake_Hike
Start point: Mirror Lake TrailheadRoad.JPG
End Point: Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
Trail Log: Trail Log
Distance: 7.7 miles
Elevation gain: 1460 feet
High Point: 4,930 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: Summer into fall
Family Friendly: Yes, for older kids
Backpackable: Yes - camping at Mirror Lake
14 habitants recommandent
Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
MOUNT HOOD
https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Tom_Dick_and_Harry_Mountain_Hike
This hike goes through Mirror lake – if you want a shorter hike, just go to Mirror Lake:
4.4 miles (good view of Mount hood)
https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Mirror_Lake_Hike
Start point: Mirror Lake TrailheadRoad.JPG
End Point: Tom Dick and Harry Mountain
Trail Log: Trail Log
Distance: 7.7 miles
Elevation gain: 1460 feet
High Point: 4,930 feet
Difficulty: Moderate
Seasons: Summer into fall
Family Friendly: Yes, for older kids
Backpackable: Yes - camping at Mirror Lake
Neighborhoods
Head to NW 23rd for shopping, bars and dining. We personally stay in between Burnside and Lovejoy.
21 habitants recommandent
Nob Hill
Head to NW 23rd for shopping, bars and dining. We personally stay in between Burnside and Lovejoy.
Alberta Arts District
There is an area over in the area called Dekum triangle (google it). We have two recommends on our food scene list here; Podnahs and Breakside.
12 habitants recommandent
Woodlawn
There is an area over in the area called Dekum triangle (google it). We have two recommends on our food scene list here; Podnahs and Breakside.
There are three streets that run parallel that have many boutiques, restaurants and bars. Belmont, Hawthorne and Division.
Southeast Portland
There are three streets that run parallel that have many boutiques, restaurants and bars. Belmont, Hawthorne and Division.
Breakfast
Love love love breakfast as do most people in Portland so be prepared to wait at most places.
I love going here for breakfast. It is super chill, good scrambles and diner style.
52 habitants recommandent
City State Diner
128 NE 28th AveI love going here for breakfast. It is super chill, good scrambles and diner style.
If you like fried chicken and waffles this is the place. Expect to wait a while for a table but most don’t regret it.
379 habitants recommandent
Screen Door
2337 E Burnside StIf you like fried chicken and waffles this is the place. Expect to wait a while for a table but most don’t regret it.
This is one of my go to breakfast places. The wait usually isn’t as bad as most breakfast places. Great food! Great Eggs Benedict!
52 habitants recommandent
Zell's Cafe
1300 Southeast Morrison StreetThis is one of my go to breakfast places. The wait usually isn’t as bad as most breakfast places. Great food! Great Eggs Benedict!
Best breakfast burrito in the city. Trust me I taste tested all!
59 habitants recommandent
Meat Cheese Bread
1406 SE Stark StBest breakfast burrito in the city. Trust me I taste tested all!
Broder Nord
3765 North Mississippi AvenueScandinavian Breakfast - how fun is that?
Good classic breakfast and scrambles. Great breakfast cocktails!
43 habitants recommandent
Cricket Cafe
3159 SE Belmont StGood classic breakfast and scrambles. Great breakfast cocktails!