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Favorite restaurants in pnw

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Forget guidebooks, follow your senses! Check out my favorite places. Need a reference for where to go, here it is! I have lived here my entire life. Born and raised baby! We have alot of award winning places here in Portland Oregon.
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Sweets and coffee

If you know me I'm obsessed with coffee ☕ their isn't a place in Washington, Oregon, California that I haven't tried. And what go's with coffee best SWEETS!
 
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The nutella and sea salt mini donuts are my favorite. Fresh pastries that'll keep you going back for more The best donuts and chai! Don't forget to try their seasonal item :)
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
 
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They have powdered sugar or chocolate dipped waffles if you're looking for a small treat. They have amazing seasonal items and use sugar pearls in the waffles- they are so good!
The Waffle Window
 
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If you are looking for some wild and out there ice cream. Some of the flavor combos are super wild but they taste stunning and They always have new crazy seasonal flavors to try. Ice cream with mac & cheese anyone?
Salt And Straw Ice Cream
 
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Fell in love with this charming little coffee house. I highly recommend their Oat Cream Latte & the Brûlée Latte. 🫶🏽
Cadillac Cafe
 
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Specialty donuts that people travel to from all over the country. Weird donuts, and sometimes can expect a long line but so worth it. My personal favorite is the Go Tart, Its meant to resemble a strawberry popart and they 💯% hit it on the head
Voodoo Doughnut - The magic is in the hole! -
 
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Best shave ice food cart, get the snow cap! Lots of different interesting flavors to choose from
Wailua Shave Ice Portland
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Not just your average breakfast brunch spot. OBAMA has been here, they have a lil picture at the table he ate at. Pretty cool. They have unique items and the portions are literally huge I eat the senior or kids meals. They are pretty busy and only o...
Gateway Breakfast House

Portland made

These are madein oregon or directly in Portland that you can actually order online from places here to get wherever you are!
 
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locally made in Portland, we always are trying new flavors (there are so many!!) I think jalapeno is currently my favorite
Amazon.com: KING HARVEST Hummus, 18 OZ
 
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Vegan. Gluten free. Certified Organic by OTCO. Non GMO. View of Portland and full moon from the Pittock Mansion by Anamaria Campbell. Certified B Corporation. Made with love in Oregon.
Portland Ketchup Org - 14Oz - safeway
 
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Stumptown has the best coffee, multiple locations around Portland and the US, plus you can find their delicious cold brews in stores just about everywhere.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
 
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Dave's Killer Bread makes all kinds of delicious, organic, non-gmo breads, packed with nutrition and protein.
Dave's Killer Bread - Walmart
 
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Bob's Red Mill products are classic staples found in the pantries of Portlanders, Oregonians, and practically everyone else, because they make everything you could ever want for cooking, baking, and breakfast
Bob's Red Mill in Food & Grocery - Walmart.com
 
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The best Korean kimchi in Portland is Choi's. From Radish to Green Cabbage to White Napa, theses flavors really pack a punch! Find it at shops around town or order from their online shop.
CHOIS RADISH KIMCHI (6x14.00) - Walmart.com
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These are some of the best nut butters you'll ever taste and are locally made in Portland. With creative flavors like spicy Thai peanut butter, harissa cashew butter, and chocolate chili almond butter, there's something for everyone.
Eliot's Nut Butters
 
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Take good wine anywhere with Union Wine's canned wine. it's really good wine and it's mobile (and perfect!). Grab some cans at stores all over Portland and the US.
Underwood Pinot Noir Underwood Rose Bubbles 375ml Can
 
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The hot sauce bottle on every table on every restaurant in Portland is Secret Aardvark. From Habenero to Garlic Black Bean to Jamaican Jerk - this stuff is tasty!
Secret Aardvark - Walmart

BBQ/chicken

Hole in the was BBQ and chicken are some of the best things 🤔 I don't think we come close to the south but we have some award winning things her.
 
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One of my favorite things about Oregon is the diversity in food choices. This place looks absolutely amazing. In the mood for Cajun? Try the Trap kitchen, you wont be disappointed.
Trap Kitchen
 
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Classic southern bbq with all the fixin's BUT it's vegan! And so good I make it by here at least 3x a month.
Homegrown Smoker
 
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All time best chicken 🐔 ever When I really like something I like to share it with others
Parkrose Shell – Krispy Krunchy Chicken®
 
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One of the only soul food carts in town. The portions are huge and the flavor is out of this world If you're ever in the area make sure to check them out
Kee's #Loaded Kitchen

Stake house and seafood

Home grown true southern food. Home-cooked in your mommas kitchen or at that family BBQ. In my opinion you can't have BBQ without seafood
 
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This seafood boil restaurant is amazing and so much fun. Your food is even served to you from a robot🤖
Bag O' Crab

🍔 burgers & Pizza

I love burgers my favorite food. I've really never had a bad one so take this one with a grain of salt. Same with pizza I only like day old cold leftover pizza. I'm weird but these are many of pdxs favorite places
 
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Best burgers 🍔 Everything is amazing and fresh and the customer service is stellar.
Sandy-O's
 
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Creative, organic, funky pizza toppings. There's a Netflix show about it! fun, casual dinner spot in a nice atmosphere, great salads. pretty reasonable prices
Lovely's Fifty Fifty
 
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nice bar ambiance with super reasonably priced drinks. get a slice for 4 bucks, they have salads and whatnot too
Baby Doll Pizza
 
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A nice variety on the menu, get burger shack classics here: burgers, nuggets, and fries. Highly recommended by “The Simpsons” writer Bill Oakley. This is a legendary business in Portland.
Sure Shot Burger
 
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You’ll find flaky biscuits (alone or in sandwich form), platters with gravy, yummy sides, sweets, and more. Roseway and Cully neighborhoods have some of the best food trucks in the city and this one is up there.
Pine State Biscuits: Home New

Bars/ Date night

Here are some dates that are on the lighter, more casual side and have a dose of fun attached to them! One of my favorite things about Oregon is the diversity in food choices, spending quality time with your partner is important! There are so many fu...
 
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Welcome foolish mortals to this spooky-ooky bar that is chalked full of haunted mansion vibes. The drinks all fit the aesthetic
Raven's Manor
 
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Such a fun and interactive dinner and would be great for a date night or just hanging with some friends. This location is hidden underneath downtown Portland and and elevator or stairs are needed to find it
The Melting Pot
 
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Portland is a great hub for food and wild entertainment! A small intimate setting makes for a really great comedy show and surprisingly has amazing food. (Tip: once you go one time they keep calling and giving free ticket to shows so make sure to fil...
Helium Comedy Club
 
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A fun and wild bar that help Keep Portland Weird! They have named all their drinks with game references. They have arcade games, gaming systems and board games. Great for a date night or going out with friends.
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar
 
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This is a fun dinner cruise that goes through Portland. Take the love of your life out on the Willamette for a beautiful sunset dinner cruise. Great evening views of the city, all the bridges and romantic way to spend the evening. Or they have a lunc...
Dinner Cruise in Portland | Portland Spirit Cruises & Events
 
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There's a ton of house cocktails, so surely something new to try for everyone. I love their appetizers [especially the pretzel bites with beer cheese!]. They have karaoke nearly every week! And a pinball machines. It's a fun spot to have a few drinks...
Cheerful Tortoise

Mexican and other

 
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The most satisfying street tacos I have found in all of Portland. Their salsas are flavorful and the meat marinades are tasty and the vibes and service is stunning!
Mexican Restaurant | Catering | Tight Tacos | Portland
 
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The best tripa tacos in the city! Everything is amazing and fresh and the customer service is stellar. Great Mexican fusion food, not the best sit down area
Home | ¿Por Qué No? Taqueria