The Portland Villa Guidebook
Food scene
Iconic Portland Brunch spot. Expect lines, especially on the weekend!
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Pine State Biscuits
2204 NE Alberta StIconic Portland Brunch spot. Expect lines, especially on the weekend!
Upscale coffee and brunch (by way of Australia). Good tunes.
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Proud Mary Cafe
2012 NE Alberta StUpscale coffee and brunch (by way of Australia). Good tunes.
Hipster vibe, good food and patio. Expect a line for brunch, especially on the weekend! Dogs welcome and will enjoy their own menu ;)
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
1438 NE Alberta StHipster vibe, good food and patio. Expect a line for brunch, especially on the weekend! Dogs welcome and will enjoy their own menu ;)
Urdaneta
3033 NE Alberta StAuthentic tapas. Very small, reservations needed. So good.
Bollywood Theater
2039 NE Alberta StDon't forget to add a side of okra.
Curries are SPICY and delicious. We get extra sauce for the fried chicken and always sub out for sticky rice.
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Hat Yai
1605 NE Killingsworth StCurries are SPICY and delicious. We get extra sauce for the fried chicken and always sub out for sticky rice.
Unpretentious, good burgers. The truffle fries are the true treat!
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Little Big Burger - NE Alberta St
2038 NE Alberta StUnpretentious, good burgers. The truffle fries are the true treat!
Hawaiian food. This spot has limited hours but whenever they are open, the lines are out the door. I haven't tried it yet - but it is on my list!
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GrindWitTryz
4318 Northeast Cully BoulevardHawaiian food. This spot has limited hours but whenever they are open, the lines are out the door. I haven't tried it yet - but it is on my list!
Think of it as a vegan Chipotle. They have tons of fresh veg, grain and sauce options to make a delightful bowl or salad. It's a great filling and guilt-free lunch. You can grab a glass of natural wine, too!
Wild Thing PDX
1483 Northeast Alberta StreetThink of it as a vegan Chipotle. They have tons of fresh veg, grain and sauce options to make a delightful bowl or salad. It's a great filling and guilt-free lunch. You can grab a glass of natural wine, too!
Pasta made in-house with a long list of natural beer and wines. It's delightful!
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DAME
2930 NE Killingsworth StPasta made in-house with a long list of natural beer and wines. It's delightful!
One of 2 great sushi options in our neighborhood. Also - their burger was voted best in the city a few years back and its pretty phenomenal. Grab rolls and the burger for a great deal during late-night Happy Hour.
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Yakuza Izakaya Restaurant
5515 NE 30th AveOne of 2 great sushi options in our neighborhood. Also - their burger was voted best in the city a few years back and its pretty phenomenal. Grab rolls and the burger for a great deal during late-night Happy Hour.
This spot is a delightful bakery in the morning hours and turns to a wood-fired pizza joint in the evening.
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Seastar Bakery
1603 NE Killingsworth StThis spot is a delightful bakery in the morning hours and turns to a wood-fired pizza joint in the evening.
Hollandaise much? French pastries and food, for you!
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Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
3420 NE Sandy BlvdHollandaise much? French pastries and food, for you!
The title defaults to Beast but Naomi shifted during the pandemic and turned BEAST into Ripe Cooperative. Small menu with fresh local produce and protein, outdoor seating and a gelato cart for dessert. If you want to dine there, you can watch your meal being made; it’s an open kitchen. She also has a great cooler there for takeaway option.
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Beast
5425 NE 30th AveThe title defaults to Beast but Naomi shifted during the pandemic and turned BEAST into Ripe Cooperative. Small menu with fresh local produce and protein, outdoor seating and a gelato cart for dessert. If you want to dine there, you can watch your meal being made; it’s an open kitchen. She also has a great cooler there for takeaway option.
Coffee buzzzzzz
Barista
1725 NE Alberta StDelicious coffee and other beverages. Small amount of pastries
Next to Tin Shed. Delicious coffee - buy a bag and get a free espresso drink!
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Case Study Coffee Roasters
1422 NE Alberta StNext to Tin Shed. Delicious coffee - buy a bag and get a free espresso drink!
Classic Donuts
Right across the street from The Portland Villa - these guys make the best classic donuts you've ever had, and the price is still right. Go support a local family! They have been on the street for ages. Also service Tillamook ice cream, but we always opt for the carbs.
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Angel's Donuts & Ice Cream
2805 NE Alberta StRight across the street from The Portland Villa - these guys make the best classic donuts you've ever had, and the price is still right. Go support a local family! They have been on the street for ages. Also service Tillamook ice cream, but we always opt for the carbs.
Ice Cream
The ORIGINAL location - they've now expanded all over the US. Monthly specials should not be missed. On a good day you can smell the waffle cones being made, from our rooftop deck.
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Salt & Straw
2035 NE Alberta StThe ORIGINAL location - they've now expanded all over the US. Monthly specials should not be missed. On a good day you can smell the waffle cones being made, from our rooftop deck.
Kulfi is Indian ice cream (made by boiling the milk, not churning). A mobile (by bike!) popsicle slinger just opened a brick and mortar! Their popsicles are crave-able. Go support this little business. They also have vegan options.
Kulfi
5009 Northeast 15th AvenueKulfi is Indian ice cream (made by boiling the milk, not churning). A mobile (by bike!) popsicle slinger just opened a brick and mortar! Their popsicles are crave-able. Go support this little business. They also have vegan options.
Bars
Great cocktails. Small menu but everything is really solid and delicious. I say, don't miss the fried broccoli and lemon wedges.
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Wilder
5501 NE 30th AveGreat cocktails. Small menu but everything is really solid and delicious. I say, don't miss the fried broccoli and lemon wedges.
Unique menu. Upscale cocktail and food options. Small amount of seating.
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Expatriate
5424 NE 30th AveUnique menu. Upscale cocktail and food options. Small amount of seating.
JUICY IPAs (and other options, but I am partial). Started by 2 dads who were just brewing for pals and now they are here...you have to love that.
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Great Notion Brewing and Barrel House
2204 NE Alberta StJUICY IPAs (and other options, but I am partial). Started by 2 dads who were just brewing for pals and now they are here...you have to love that.
You'd walk right by this spot! Adorable little (and I mean little) wine cave with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Get there early for the special seat (you'll see what I mean).
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Les Caves: a Winery Bar
1719 Northeast Alberta StreetYou'd walk right by this spot! Adorable little (and I mean little) wine cave with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Get there early for the special seat (you'll see what I mean).
Food carts
Found in the 23rd and Food Carts food pod - this is the REAL deal. The have mole of every color and it is AUTHENTIC. Daily specials are awesome, as is their daily menu. If you eat there, they serve your fare on beautiful plates - just to add to their charm. A word abt all of Portland - please don't be put off by food carts, it is some of the best food in the city!
Mole Mole Mexican Cuisine
2231-2237 Northeast Alberta StreetFound in the 23rd and Food Carts food pod - this is the REAL deal. The have mole of every color and it is AUTHENTIC. Daily specials are awesome, as is their daily menu. If you eat there, they serve your fare on beautiful plates - just to add to their charm. A word abt all of Portland - please don't be put off by food carts, it is some of the best food in the city!
Have a healthy lunch! Salads always taste better when someone else makes them. Located in the 23rd and Food Carts Pod.
Garden Monsters NE Alberta
2231 Northeast Alberta StreetHave a healthy lunch! Salads always taste better when someone else makes them. Located in the 23rd and Food Carts Pod.