"Powell’s City of Books is the largest independent bookstore in the US. Actually, it's not so impressive when you realize there are only 4 bookstores left in the US." - Conan O'Brien
Part coffee shop, art gallery, internet café, and all-ages music venue, it's a chill hangout space that could only exist in Portland. The Thermals love it for the awesome vibe & good people.
"The Portland Saturday Market is only open from March through Christmas. In other words, F&*$ YOU JANUARY AND FEBRUARY!" - Conan O'Brien
I always get it spicy with the "Secret Aardvark" sauce that they have. It complements the sandwiches well. On a different note, the crew that works there are always nice, smiling and having a fun.
If you find yourself needing salvation or divine inspiration drop a quarter and find it.
Have some time to spare, drop some quarters at Ground Kontrol and relive the golden age of video games. They also stock a nice selection of pinballs.
Have your pick from 70 unique varieties of doughnuts! As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
