Because our city would be much sadder with just megacorporations running the show. Recs for restaurants/cafes are in my celiac list from farther back!
Map
Sections
10
Arts and Crafts
Books
Children’s Stores
Clothes
Fun Trinkets
Groceries
Arts and Crafts
2 locations in Portland. Hosts craft nights!
collage
Women-owned yarn store.
Fiber Rhythm Craft & Design™
Creative reuse center with a dedication to sustainability.
SCRAP PDX
Indigenous-owned!
A Bead Source
Books
Great selection of both bestsellers as well as works from local authors and indie presses.
Broadway Books
LGBTQ+ bookstore that also does a lot for mutual aid and community health.
Always Here Bookstore
This organization offers writing classes, financially supports writers, has a cafe, and also has this well-curated bookstore.
Literary Arts
Romance bookstore
Grand Gesture Books
Children’s Stores
some items for adults are sold, but does sell children’s clothes and toys
Silly Daisy
Eco-friendly kids’ clothing, also toys
Grasshopper Boutique
Been around since 2006
SpielWerk Toys
Clothes
Clothes, but also jewelry, makeup, candles, home goods, and more!
Home | Alchemy Plants & Thrift
Recently opened, offers vintage clothing and more.
Lucky Neighbor (@luckyneighborpdx)
In the Alberta Arts District. A classy aesthetic.
Tumbleweed
Strong selection, and they also have used furniture in a different part of the store
Shirtzenpantz St Johns
These clothes are fair-trade, eco-conscious, and organic! Houseplants and ceramics offered too.
Origin Story
Edgier aesthetic.
Altar
80% of the clothing is made in-house! Open Tuesdays-Saturdays
Folly
Fun Trinkets
One location in the Alberta district, one in downtown. They also have holiday markets!
Crafty Wonderland
Great for gift-giving and souvenirs!
Hello From Portland
Lots of locations within Portland and in surrounding areas.
Tender Loving Empire
Really fun selection and is surrounded by lots of other stroll-worthy businesses.
Citizen Ruth
Academic yet aesthetic themes to all their products.
Cognitive Surplus Stationery & Gift Store
Groceries
Chocolate, salt, and more.
The Meadow
Opened in 1977 and is collectively managed by its workers, who are paid fair wages and offered benefits. Products are primarily organic and locally sourced.
Alberta Cooperative Grocery
Strong soul food selection.
Cherry Sprout (@cherrysprout)
100% vegan!
Food Fight! Grocery
Bring your own containers—no waste! Supports local BIPOC farmers too
The Realm Refillery
Household Goods
Honestly, this giant wonderland could satisfy a few different categories. Even contains Postcard Bookshop within its walls!
Cargo
Plants, decor, and gift items.
ECOVIBE
Describes itself as “consciously sourced,” with furniture, decor, and handmade rugs.
SMG Collective
Vintage clothing, home goods, tea, health and self-care products, and more.
Honey I'm Home
Kitchenware
Used and new kitchenware. Also offers classes.
Kitchen Culture
Music
Oldest record shop in Portland.
Music Millennium
Sustainability
Low-waste shop that sources locally and uses nontoxic products. Offers items for cleaning, haircare, self-care, and kitchen usage.
Way of Being
4 locations in Portland. Bring your own jar to fill up your detergents, soaps, and more.
