PORTLAND OREGON FRIENDS! I am heading to PDX to guest teach at Roll Ups Pilates in Kerns and I'm staying in Alberta Arts District. What are your absolute "MUST VISIT" coffee shops, vintage clothing, book stores, anything of the sort! I love to explore from a local's perspective!

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Marissa · Answer

Puff Coffee: Cute lil shop on SE Stark with amazing coffee. Founded by the guy who started Stumptown Coffee. Not much room to sit, but you can walk over to Laurelhurst park afterwards.

Clara G · Answer

Zero wave pdx: Curated vintage - not too big or overwhelming but impeccable taste.

Clara G · Answer

SCRAP Creative Reuse Portland: This is where you go to let the craft gods bestow a project unto you. (Basically goodwill if it was only for art-adjacent materials). So. Cheap. Post cards. Yarn. Vibes.

Meg · Answer

sweedeedee: Such a consistently perfect little sparkle of a brunch spot

Al · Answer

Güero: The best bowls and great cocktails too!

Al · Answer

Lovely’s Fifty Fifty: For the most delicious pizza and ice cream by Sarah Minnick

And Sweedeedee down the street for breakfast!

Lindsey · Answer

Proud Mary Coffee: My favorite coffee shop in the US. Just flawless in every way.

grace · Answer

Lived there for two years and my favorite spots are:: Circle Round - consignment that’s well curated and not too far from where you’ll be. I’ve found so many goodies here over the years!

Deep Lake - also well curated consignment but usually with higher tier brands so slightly more $$ but you can find some really cool things here

Crossroads Trading - there are a few locations but I like the one near Burnside on the western part of town. It’s less curated but the prices are great. I find something every time I set foot in here. And it’s close to Zupans

Zupans - expensive, wonderful large grocery store

Providore - expensive, wonderful small grocery store

Han Oak - vibey restaurant with amazing food that changes seasonally

Lucce - probably my favorite restaurant?

Yaowarat - please get everything on the menu, especially the chive cakes

Bellweather Bar - French bistro style restaurant and the people who work here are always super friendly

My. Tabor Park, Laurelhurst Park, and/or Forest Park for nature walks in the city

Emily · Answer

Psychic Sister: readings + vintage clothes

Emily · Answer

Vivienne Culinary Books: They often have amazing special events, speakers, cake, etc!

Emily · Answer

Pine State Biscuits: Because, biscuits.

Anna · Answer

Güero: The masa y papa torta is not to be missed. Also in Kerns!

Anna · Answer

Cheese & Crack Snack Shop: The best soft serve, and it happens to be in Kerns. Get it in a cone (dusted) or in a sundae; I usually go for the monthly special or the banana pudding.

sofie · Answer

Fancy treats at Providore: After teaching a class, may I suggest a wander down the block to Providore Fine Foods, Portland’s fanciest shmanciest grocer. There are lots of treats to be found here, but I recommend some exorbitantly expensive potato chips — the Breton Jura are my fav. Get some a glass of wine to go with if that’s your speed, or grab an esoteric bubbly bev. Grab yourself a silly little candy at the checkout too.

If you need something more substantial, Arrostro is good, and the deli always has some goods.

Heart Coffee is a quick little jaunt over on Burnside, too, and our most Scandinavian option!

Adelaide · Answer

Proud Mary: Breakfast/brunch/coffee of DREAMZ. There is something for whichever version of you walks in the door.

Jessie · Answer

Circle Round: The absolute best consignment shop in PDX, imo!

JaperMoon · Answer

Bye and Bye Portland: Former Portland local here and that was my neighborhood :)

Bye and Bye is my go to, their grains/veg/tofu bowls are so good! (portland bars are required to sell food and a lot if it is v good).

Rambling list:

Bollywood Theater for amazing Indian food (the salad with crispy rice), the Knock Back is a fun bar with an analog photobooth, Petite Provance for a croissant, Collage craft supplies, Green Been Books is a kids book shop with adorable little dioramas built into the book shelves, Alberta Co-op for groceries/snacks, and Radio Room has a nice rooftop.

Also recommend walking over to Mississippi ave: Ruby Jewel ice cream (skip Salt and Straw imo), Interurban is another bar with great food and fancy jello shots.

Have fun!

Meg · Answer

Fly Awake Tea House: That whole area is great! Lots of food carts and shops.

Fly Awake is a little gem. Hippy tea house with tons of reasonable tastings. Hope you enjoy!!