Creative flavors like Blueberry Bourbon Basil, Hazelnut Dulce de Leche, and Passionfruit Poppyseed make this doughnut shop one of the very best spots for sweets in Portland.
This PDX favorite serves up doughnuts with names like "Dirt" and "Cock-n-Balls" (double cream filled) as well as a bacon-topped doughnut and several vegan specialties. - IFC Staff
Delicious! The donuts are small so you can order one of each variety on a plate of 4, 5, or 6 donuts. Unique chai flavors were amazing!
Cool local coffee shop. Love the lounge area near the glass roll up garage door.
Called a “revolutionary shop” by Feast Portland co-founder Mike Thelin, this trio of coffee shops not surprisingly also has some of the “best baristas around.” Read more.
Try a double-shot straight up. On par with Albina Press for the best pull in Portland.
A classic example of Portland's coffee obsession, Ristretto's beans are hand roasted (hands put them on the fire… Johnny Blaze isn't palm-roasting them) to perfection. Read more.
absolutely rad space. wouldn't feel proper calling this a coffee shop because it feels grander and hipper than you could ever expect from such a name.
Owned by Finnish pro snowboarder Wille Yli-Luoma, Heart has Scandinavian interiors and a Hikari siphon table that vacuum-steams grounds to bring out flavor.
Pretty cute coffee shop! And amazing brews! The baristas are super friendly too!
Although low in volume, my espresso was delightful. Hairbender amazes me with it's every changing body and structure. A great Batista and a great coffee to end my day!
Chicken and waffles is a spiritual investment as well as a physical one. Give yourself a few hours to calm down after ordering. May require sweat pants.
The macarons are FAT and super soft with a delicate outer shell. Delicious and decadent. Also love the Oregon croissant and the walnut loaf I brought home
Their brick oven cooks up a great wild fennel sausage pie topped with roasted red jalapenos. You also won't be able to turn away from this aged rum/ ginger syrup "Pineapple Trainwreck" Read more.
As adventurous as Pizza Jerk gets, it never neglects the essentials, by which we mean the kind of pepperoni that crisps as it cooks, curling up into little cups of greasy, spicy goodness. Read more.
This place has made me realize that Portland is seriously winning the Portland v Brooklyn food competition. Also, so glad I'm not a vegetarian. Pork skirt steak all the way. And the heirloom tomatoes!
Katy Millard serves a juicy roast chicken family-style and prepares rustic craveable pastas, like curlicues called girella, coated with milk-braised pork ragù and topped with crunchy fried sunchoke. Read more.
Chef Erik Van Kley serves expertly prepared takes on Parisian bistro favorites like crispy veal sweetbreads, chicken liver mousse, and cassoulet; pastry chef Nora Antene's desserts are tops.
The breakfast board was unreal. As was the French toast. These owners have tapped into a mystical dimension of culinary divinity.
Best pasta I've ever had was the corn agnolotti lobster. Get the DUCK!!!! We sat at the chiefs table which is a must. If you like beef the rib eye and the wagyu made us second guess our order.
Swede-inspired cuisine highlights highlights daily flatbreads, baked eggs, hashes, and charcuterie boards with piles of house-cured gravalax and tiny jars of granola and yogurt.
The self-proclaimed “European-style tavern” is also a great place for food to accompany those JBFA-nominated cocktails. Read more.
This BBQ joint cranks out 30 tons of 'cue a year, from spareribs and chicken, to pulled pork and classic Texas brisket. Don't leave without trying the fire-torched salsa! Read more.
Amazing. Recommending the wine pairing, and going with at least 2 other friends to make the communal table less awkward.
Share the house-made charcuterie plate and a Hair of the Dog Oregon craft brew at Higgins Restaurant in downtown Portland.
Sit at the grill for front row view of the action. Fried Terrine, Skirt Steak (a touch above medium rare), artichoke and blistered peppers. Cake and you are done.
They brew awesome beer here. Try it with the veggie wings and the lime cilantro sauce. Delicious!
Serving up some serious scratch cooking, Guy Fieri made the trip to this bakery to try specialty dishes like Buttermilk Biscuits with Sweet Potatoes. Read more.
Can you handle the “mancakes?” Adam tried this epic stack of 13-inch pancakes. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Appreciate the simple menu and the restaurant's laid back vibe. Chicken and rice is very flavorful and comforting.
Organic beer, locally sourced food, and a bar bedecked with bike frames: could there be a more Portland brewpub? We think not. Read more.
The end-all, be-all destination for sour beers. Always tapping something new and delicious. Get a few flights and make an afternoon of it on the sunny patio.
Bustling downtown beer spot with 24 rotating taps of hard-to find ales showcased on a live, digital menu.
The Hawaiian bread is legit. Any cocktail is a winner, I prefer the high-octane ones. :)
Free samples, music, and an assortment of Portland's best foods. What more could you ask for?
Opened in 1917, the garden houses over 7,000 rose plants of approx. 550 varieties. It's the oldest continuously operating public rose test garden & exemplifies Portland's nickname 'The City of Roses'.
Great place for an afternoon stroll. Chill in the big, calm lawn areas for a nice dose of nature.
So peaceful and easy to access. Great trails right along streams with lots of wildlife.
Guys, once a year the Eastburn holds a Grilled Cheese Invitational. Anyone want to take a road trip to Portland? Read more.
Adam tried the blazing hot habanero fritters in the famous Great Balls of Fire challenge. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Guy Fieri, uncovered some retro cuisine at this neighborhood destination for locals and tourists alike. Read more.
Burgers are small. If you're on a diet it's good otherwise expect to buy multiple burgers. They are fantastic burgers though. The fries, cheeseburger, and soda cost me $9.
Guardian Games was voted the Best Nerdy Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Portland. #daterschoice Read more.
Really nice little cocktail spot, rum is the word, but also a nice selection of other options.
The Country Cat is all about American food, prepared by a chef, Adam Sappington, who understands the nuances of old world cuisine. The fried chicken here is out of control. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
