Lauren & Jerry's PDX Recommendations
Food scene
A great Thai restaurant in town- located only half a block from our unit!
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Kati Portland
2932 SE Division StA great Thai restaurant in town- located only half a block from our unit!
Delicious ice cream in Portland! There are a few locations in Portland, but one of them is located about a 5 minute walk east of our unit.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StDelicious ice cream in Portland! There are a few locations in Portland, but one of them is located about a 5 minute walk east of our unit.
Lauren's personal favorites include the Buttermilk Old-Fashioned and the Chocolate Bergamot Old-Fashioned. Located about a five minute walk east of our unit.
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Blue Star Donuts
3325 SE Division StLauren's personal favorites include the Buttermilk Old-Fashioned and the Chocolate Bergamot Old-Fashioned. Located about a five minute walk east of our unit.
My buddy Scottie makes some of da best pizza in the country! Get the #1, the Defino, or in you like pineapple on pizza, the Hawaii 5-0-5.
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Scottie's Pizza Parlor
2128 SE Division StMy buddy Scottie makes some of da best pizza in the country! Get the #1, the Defino, or in you like pineapple on pizza, the Hawaii 5-0-5.
Apizza Scholls
4741 SE Hawthorne BlvdA local favorite for pizza! Tell Brian that Jerry sent you!
Hawthorne Asylum
1080 SE Madison StAn excellent food cart pod located in SE!
More of a high-end Mexican restaurant on Division St. Plates are small but the food is great!
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Nuestra Cocina
2135 SE Division StMore of a high-end Mexican restaurant on Division St. Plates are small but the food is great!
Portland is known for its food cart pods. This one is about a 15 minute walk from our place!
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Cartopia
1207 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland is known for its food cart pods. This one is about a 15 minute walk from our place!
Matt's BBQ Tacos
2216 SE Hawthorne BlvdBest breakfast tacos in town.
Go here for a delicious breakfast sandwich on Hawthorne St.
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Fried Egg I'm In Love
3549 SE Hawthorne BlvdGo here for a delicious breakfast sandwich on Hawthorne St.
Voted one of Portland's top restaurants! Located a block east of our unit on Division St. Reservations usually required.
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Oma's Hideaway
3131 Southeast Division StreetVoted one of Portland's top restaurants! Located a block east of our unit on Division St. Reservations usually required.
Order the pappardelle and fry bread! Located in NE Portland in the Alberta neighborhood.
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Gumba
1733 NE Alberta StOrder the pappardelle and fry bread! Located in NE Portland in the Alberta neighborhood.
Old school German market with great sandwiches, sausages, and chocolate chip cookies.
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Otto's Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market
4138 SE Woodstock BlvdOld school German market with great sandwiches, sausages, and chocolate chip cookies.
Best "classic" breakfast burritos in town with great donuts as well. Tell Penny and Boun that Jerry sent you!
Delicious Donuts
12 SE Grand AveBest "classic" breakfast burritos in town with great donuts as well. Tell Penny and Boun that Jerry sent you!
Best smashburger in town. Tell Mike that Jerry sent you!
MidCity SmashedBurger @ Level Beer: Level 3 Buckman Kerns
Best smashburger in town. Tell Mike that Jerry sent you!
Birrieria La Plaza - Tacos de Birria
It's a hike but da birria is awesome!
Gravy
3957 N Mississippi AveOrder the Chili verde and biscuits and gravy.
Stammtisch
401 NE 28th AveAwesome German food and liters of beer. Don't drive home.
Güero
200 NE 28th AveTorta heaven.
Great authentic Detroit style pizza in the Foster-Powell neighborhood.
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Assembly Brewing
6112 SE Foster RdGreat authentic Detroit style pizza in the Foster-Powell neighborhood.
Tacos and burritos in the back of a grocery store in the St. John's neighborhood.
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Tienda Santa Cruz
8630 N Lombard StTacos and burritos in the back of a grocery store in the St. John's neighborhood.
Ruthie's
Cool food cart on Division. Tell the guys Jerry sent you!
Tito's Burritos Food Cart LLC
Really good cheap tacos within walking distance!
GrindWitTryz
4318 Northeast Cully BoulevardBest Hawaiian grub in town!
Our favorite classic Chinese American spot! Get some homemade dumplings, Mongolian beef, and orange chicken.
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Chin's Kitchen
4126 NE BroadwayOur favorite classic Chinese American spot! Get some homemade dumplings, Mongolian beef, and orange chicken.
The Mont
2411 SE Belmont StNice little brunch spot on Belmont.
Cricket Cafe
3159 SE Belmont StOld School breakfast in PDX!
Khao Moo Dang
Thai food you will enjoy! Located on Hawthorne St.
Hoda's Middle-Eastern Cuisine
3401 SE Belmont StGreat old school Lebanese on Belmont!
Taco Gang PDX
Jerry's buddy Leo's food truck. Tell him Jerry sent you!
Nice little Chinese spot by Portland State University in SW Portland.
13 locals raden deze aan
Duck House Chinese Restaurant
1968 SW 5th AveNice little Chinese spot by Portland State University in SW Portland.
Miyamoto
422 SE 81st AveFun sushi spot in the Montavilla neighborhood.
Best Tiramisu in da city! Be sure to grab a reservation.
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Montelupo Italian Market
344 NE 28th AveBest Tiramisu in da city! Be sure to grab a reservation.
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th AveFantastic Neapolitan pizza in SE. Get there early!
Great sandwich place about a 20 minute walk west of our unit on Division. Get the French Dip!
The Baker's Mark
1126 SE Division StGreat sandwich place about a 20 minute walk west of our unit on Division. Get the French Dip!
Mama Chow's Kitchen
Noodles and chicken wings in a food cart pod off Division.
The Pie Spot
521 NE 24th AveJerry's favorite breakfast sandwich- add sausage.
Bluto's
Corner spot with great mediterranean food on Belmont!
Legendary Portland sandwiches at the edge of the Ladd's Addition neighborhood.
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Lardo
1212 SE Hawthorne BlvdLegendary Portland sandwiches at the edge of the Ladd's Addition neighborhood.
Hat Yai Belmont
605 SE Belmont StKorean fried chicken in SE.
Food cart pod with favorites like Hawker Station, Fry Baby, and Bake on the Run. Beer from Fracture Brewing.
Lil' America
Food cart pod with favorites like Hawker Station, Fry Baby, and Bake on the Run. Beer from Fracture Brewing.
Great bakery a few blocks east of our unit on Division St.
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Little T American Baker
2600 SE Division StGreat bakery a few blocks east of our unit on Division St.
Nature
The largest urban park in the U.S. is a quick 15 minute drive from our unit. Located in NW Portland, you are bound to be impressed with the amazing hiking trails.
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Forest Park
The largest urban park in the U.S. is a quick 15 minute drive from our unit. Located in NW Portland, you are bound to be impressed with the amazing hiking trails.
A 30 minute drive outside of the city will land you at this scenic natural area with steep falls.
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Multnomah Falls station
A 30 minute drive outside of the city will land you at this scenic natural area with steep falls.
Dormant volcano in SE Portland that has an off-leash dog area and lots of biking/walking trails.
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Mt Tabor Dog Park
2219 SE Lincoln StDormant volcano in SE Portland that has an off-leash dog area and lots of biking/walking trails.
The Hoyt Arboretum is located atop a ridge in the west hills of Portland. The arboretum is located two miles west of downtown Portland within Washington Park, and close to the Oregon Zoo, and the International Rose Test Garden.
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Hoyt Arboretum
4000 SW Fairview BlvdThe Hoyt Arboretum is located atop a ridge in the west hills of Portland. The arboretum is located two miles west of downtown Portland within Washington Park, and close to the Oregon Zoo, and the International Rose Test Garden.
This is more of a lesser-known waterfall than Multnomah Falls, but it is breathtaking.
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Latourell Falls
This is more of a lesser-known waterfall than Multnomah Falls, but it is breathtaking.
Wahclella Falls
Another amazing hike in the Gorge.
A great off-leash dog area with lots of trails and river access.
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Sandy River Delta Park
Thousand Acres RoadA great off-leash dog area with lots of trails and river access.
City/town information
Our personal favorite coastal town. Climb to the top of the sand dunes for some amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Pacific City
Our personal favorite coastal town. Climb to the top of the sand dunes for some amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.
Cannon Beach is known for its long, sandy shore and famous landmark called Haystack Rock.
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Cannon Beach
Center StreetCannon Beach is known for its long, sandy shore and famous landmark called Haystack Rock.
A beautiful drive through the Columbia River Gorge will land you in this cute little town filled with craft beers and amazing coffee.
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Hood River
A beautiful drive through the Columbia River Gorge will land you in this cute little town filled with craft beers and amazing coffee.
Government Camp is located at the base of Mount Hood and north of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. It is the only town within 5 miles of Mount Hood and therefore is the de facto "mountain town" or "ski town".
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Government Camp
Government Camp is located at the base of Mount Hood and north of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain. It is the only town within 5 miles of Mount Hood and therefore is the de facto "mountain town" or "ski town".
Craft Beer
Baerlic Brewing Company
2239 SE 11th AveA great local brewery!
Cascade Brewing Barrel House
939 SE Belmont StIf you like sours, this is a must visit!
The BeerMongers
2415 SE Division StCraft beer bottle shop.
Outdoor beer garden located about 5 minutes from our unit on Division St.
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Little Beast Brewing Beer Garden
3412 SE Division StOutdoor beer garden located about 5 minutes from our unit on Division St.
Sausages, global eats & a long list of Oregon-brewed beers in a historic building with a chill vibe in SE.
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Loyal Legion
710 SE 6th AveSausages, global eats & a long list of Oregon-brewed beers in a historic building with a chill vibe in SE.
Crux Fermentation Project
Nice indoor and outdoor space to drink!
Great Notion - Division Pop-Up
Summer Pop-up west of our unit on Division St.
Wayfinder Beer
304 SE 2nd AveTasty German and Czech craft beer.
Coffee
Portland is known for great coffee and Stumptown is one of the local favorites!
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
4525 SE Division StPortland is known for great coffee and Stumptown is one of the local favorites!
High-quality, specialty coffee roasted fresh to order.
110 locals raden deze aan
Coava Coffee Roasters
2631 SE Hawthorne BlvdHigh-quality, specialty coffee roasted fresh to order.
Fantastic seasonal lattes! Located about a five minute walk down Division St.
30 locals raden deze aan
Nossa Familia Coffee
2007 SE Division StFantastic seasonal lattes! Located about a five minute walk down Division St.
A quaint local coffee shop a few blocks from our unit.
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Clinton Street Coffeehouse
2706 SE 26th AveA quaint local coffee shop a few blocks from our unit.
Lauren’s favorite coffee shop for specialty lattes in Portland. Located in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
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Rose City Coffee Co. - Brooklyn
3370 SE Milwaukie AveLauren’s favorite coffee shop for specialty lattes in Portland. Located in the Brooklyn neighborhood.
Wallflower Coffee Company
Incredible specialty lattes East of our unit on Division St.
Crema Bakery & Cafe
2728 SE Ankeny StGreat coffee and bakery in SE.
Cocktails
This cocktail bar is a hidden gem that you will find tucked in a alleyway off of Division St.
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Someday
3634 SE Division StThis cocktail bar is a hidden gem that you will find tucked in a alleyway off of Division St.
Multiple bars, a brewery, and a hotel located in this old school.
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McMenamins Kennedy School
5736 NE 33rd AveMultiple bars, a brewery, and a hotel located in this old school.
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark StRooftop bar with craft beer and cocktails.
Great food and cocktails in NE. Small place, so try to go at an off-time.
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Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveGreat food and cocktails in NE. Small place, so try to go at an off-time.
Sightseeing
The International Rose Test Garden is a rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties. The roses bloom from April through October with the peak coming in June, depending on the weather
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International Rose Test Garden
400 SW Kingston AveThe International Rose Test Garden is a rose garden in Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, United States. There are over 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 varieties. The roses bloom from April through October with the peak coming in June, depending on the weather
Many styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.
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Portland Japanese Garden
611 SW Kingston AveMany styles of gardens showcased in serene 5.5-acre space with waterfall, teahouse & mountain view.