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items born and raised in portland, i’ve spent years trying just about every food spot in the city — from hidden gems to local favorites you’ve probably seen on instagram. this list has a mix of my go-tos for coffee, sushi, brunch, and desserts (plus a few ...
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the green machine is my personal favorite item on the menu! also their spicy tuna crispy rice is so good!! 10/10 restaurant
Bamboo Sushi
my favorite matcha in portland hands down!! their einspanner matcha I genuinely dream about! It’s so good and my favorite Matcha I’ve probably ever tried
Project Matcha
my FAVORITE steak in Portland. a little spendy but soooo worth it! their filet mignon is to die for and is genuinely the best. Their cornbread is also amazing.
Urban Farmer
some of my favorite ice cream in Portland! They have so many non-dairy options and also super unique flavors! The ice cream is just really good! couldn’t recommend more.
Fifty Licks Ice Cream
I’m a Portland native and this is hands-down the best pizza in Portland! The vibes are so great and this place has been around for forever! You can get pizza by the slice or you can get a whole pie. If you want really good pizza. This is the place to...
Escape From New York Pizza | Ranch Free Since '83
this is a chain! But it’s a really good alternative to Din Tai Fung. It’s prices are unmatched and the food is honestly so good! I love their pork soup, dumplings, and their bao buns. their cucumber salad is also so delicious. I can’t say enough good...
Dough Zone Dumpling House Portland
the uncle johnny bowl has been my go to for years. I genuinely think about this açai bowl all the time. I’ve recently moved away from Portland and haven’t found an açai bowl as good as this one. I’ve been going here since I was in high school.
Moberi - Acai Bowls & Smoothies
this is such a good spot to get breakfast! Their egg sandwiches are genuinely so good and they have so many options! i’ve been going here for years and I’ve never been disappointed. Healthy spot to grab a quick breakfast or even sit down. Super casua...
Fried Egg I'm In Love
this is my favorite breakfast spot in Portland! I’m absolutely obsessed with their bananas foster French toast! this as quickly become a household name restaurant in Portland! They have two locations, but I personally like the one in downtown because...
Screen Door Pearl District
their avocado toast is my favorite avocado toast to ever exist! You have to get it with a poached egg or you’re literally missing out. Their smoothies and juices are also really good! It’s an acute part of town and you can walk around and shop!
Poa Café
this place is basically like Café Yum if it were a small business and just much better! The whole bowl is so good and is super healthy breakfast or lunch choice!
The Whole Bowl
some of my favorite sushi in Portland! The Ahi tower is literally what comes out of my dreams. I order this every single time I’m there! It’s a bit more expensive than other sushi restaurants but the ambience is great and it’s perfect for a nice dinn...
Sinju Sushi
this is my favorite place to get a green juice! I really love their avocado toast, but it’s a little small and a little overpriced. Their green goddess juice is delicious!
Kure Superfood Cafe
i’ve been going here since i was a child and it will always feel so nostalgic. it’s an old diner and this is a great place to bring the family! their burgers are so good and their milkshakes are amazing!!
Skyline Restaurant
such a great place for a sweet treat/dinner/brunch! their pastries are famous and all of the food is so good! more of an upscale place
Papa Haydn
a great bagel place! i love their maple bacon cream cheese! i wish they had more seating but in the summer it’s great to sit outside!
Bentley's Bagels
G Love is so good and I dream about their salad! the ambience is amazing and i love coming here with friends!
G-Love New American Kitchen
the best tacos you can get in portland! this is a great place to just stop in or sit down with friends! the food is so good
¿Por Qué No?
such a good spot for pizza in portland! their donut bites are so good and their pepperoni pizza is amazing!
Please Louise
one of my favorite cute places to go to for pizzas it’s a bit far out of portland but so worth it! downtown LO is a great spot to walk around after dinner!
Chuckie Pies - Lake Oswego
the BEAT sandwiches in portland. you can customize any sandwich you want and their bread is so good!
East Side Deli on Hawthorne
the best boba in portland! they also have really great breakfast sandwiches! one of my fav spots
Fat Straw
such a great work environment or cute place to sit with friends! their pastries are so good and so is their coffee!
Insomnia Coffee Co - Cedar Mill
a great place to get some casual italian food!! i love their truffle pasta and their garlic bread! so good
Grassa
you can’t come to portland and not go to voodoo donuts! hot take but their maple bacon donut is my favorite!!
Voodoo Doughnut
i love the vibes here sooo much! they have a bunch of flowers and plants that you can buy! their pastries and coffee are so good and you can also sit down for breakfast! such a cute spot
Cornell Farms Cafe
this place is so cool! i believe it’s under a different name now but everything else is still the same! you can get a gourmet smore here and it’s soooo good
1927 S'mores
this is my favorite place to get a charcuterie board in portland! they also have the best soft serve ice cream and you can even get a chocolate cowboy hat for the top of your ice cream! one of my fav spots in PDX
CHEESE & CRACK SNACK SHOP
one of my favorite italian restaurants in portland! i always come here with my family and i absolutely love their pasta and tiramisu!
Piazza Italia
JoLa is one of my favorite places to come and get a casual coffee and breakfast. their food is so good and i always come here with a friend or even alone. the work environment is really great here!
JoLa. Coffee-Bar-Kitchen
prepare to wait in line but for a valid reason. the donuts here are to die for and it’s so cute on the inside!
Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai
departure is such a classic in portland. this place is super upscale and classy. i’ve only been here a few times but the vibes in here are really great! i love that it’s a rooftop so you can grab drinks and enjoy the view
Departure Restaurant + Lounge
really good pepperoni pizza! I’ve only ever gotten this place for takeout so I’ve never gone in before, but this is a contender for the best pizza in Portland!
Pizza Kat
This is such a great spot for a day or a girls night out! The food here is so good and every dish is so interesting. I remember loving everything that I tried! The ambience is really great and it’s right in the heart of Portland.
Dolly Olive
this place is SO cool!! it’s such a good place to catch up with a friend! almost like a bar scene but more casual and cozy in the evening! it’s open until midnight and the cake is so good!! one of my new fav spots! perfect for a fall or winter evenin...
Rimsky-Korsakoffee House
Henry Higgins has been around for forever! Their bagels are so good and I come here every Sunday with my dad. I really love their jalapeño cream cheese and their coffee is also really good. I always get their chai and it’s so delicious! They have so ...
Henry Higgins Boiled Bagels - Portland
shopping
the biggest book store literally ever. if you come to Portland, this is a must do! This iconic Powell’s bookstore has been around for forever and you can’t go to Portland without saying that you’ve been here. You could genuinely spend an entire day i...
Powell's City of Books
Super cute store with a bunch of different trinkets and Portland keepsake items! on 23rd and in Bridgeport and is a fun store to stop into!
Tender Loving Empire
this is the best vintage mall I’ve ever been to in Portland! It’s two stories and huge! You could spend hours in here. I always spend at least two hours minimum in here. The prices are good and there’s so many different vendors! There’s something for...
Memory Den | Vintage Mall
I really love the house of vintage and you could spend so much time in here! My only complaint is that the prices are a little high, but other than that, you can definitely find some hidden gems in here!
House of Vintage
this is such a great place to shop in Portland! It’s located within an old movie theater and it looks so cool on the outside! On the inside, they have a bunch of different Japanese toys and books! Also art supplies! this is where i get my sonny angel...
Kinokuniya Bookstore - Portland
the best mall in portland! it’s clean and has a great selection of stores!
Washington Square
This is one of my favorite places to go shopping in Portland! It’s a bit far out of the city and technically in Lake Oswego. But I love that it’s an outdoor mall and super dog friendly!
Bridgeport Village
activies
i love this place with my whole heart. the people who own it are so kind and this palace is like heaven on earth! the goats are so cute and they are constantly rescuing new ones! they have every animal you could imagine
Portland Goat Parties