Portland, United States

Brew, Brunch, and Bridges.

Cadence Turpin

This tip list includes my favorite restaurants and breweries (beer and coffee) in Portland. I'm a regular visitor with local friends, does that make me a reliable source? I hope so.

Tips

Must Do Papa Haydn , Best dessert in Portland. Total date spot, but with good reason. Amazing homemade desserts and baked good with seasonal specials. I had a seasonal Oregon Blackberry Dark Chocolate Cheesecake last time that changed my life. The bourbon ball is also ...
Must Do Tasty 'N Sons , Favorite restaurant in Portland. Amazing cocktails - perfect for brunch, happy hour or just a badass dinner.
Must Do Mother's Bistro & Bar , Go brunch and share a Stumptown french press. Dinner's great too, and in a cool location downtown. Also has a great selection of teas. Serving sizes go from big to shareable.
Must Do Jam On Hawthorne , Brunch. Share something - the portions are huge, but the food is absolutely amazing. Housemade vegan chorizo on the egg sandwich & the oatmeal blueberry chai pancake changed my life.
Must Do Pine State Biscuits , GO. trust the PNW biscuit. the honey + fried chicken + pickle combo kills me. they also serve stumptown cold brew & all types of eclectic sodas from all over the country.
Must Do Sisters Coffee Company , Go to the Sister's in Pearl District to relax, get some work done, or take a break with friends. Two story, tall windows with indoor balcony, plenty of sofa chairs and tables, and right off a cobblestone street. Great service ...
Must Do Le Bistro Montage , This place does gourmet mac & cheese right (from basil pesto to spicy/old fashioned). Start with an oyster shooter and a cold glass bottle of Mexican Coke. Also, make sure to take home your leftovers (which they foil wrap into ...
Must Do Perierra Crêperie , Amazing crepes. Awesome food cart location.
Must Do Guero Taco cart heaven.
Must Do Clyde Common , Duh, eat here.
Must Do Coava Roastery and Coffee Bar , best cup of coffee & in a really cool setting.
Must Do Por Que No , Tacos + fresh juices + kickass margaritas.
Must Do Pittock Mansion , Going up during the day is a lovely opportunity to see the mansion/gardening, but we ALWAYS go at night. A beautiful hilltop full-city view over Portland. Park at the bottom of the road and walk up, use your flash light ...
Must Do Hawthorne Neighborhood , Favorite place to walk around in Portland, lots of great unique shops, restaurants, and even their own Powell's Bookstore. Stop at the Waffle Window and grab a cran-apple cider and waffle to-go.
Do The Waffle Window ,
Do Barista , Cool bar/coffee shop worth stopping in off Alberta. This is mostly just to lure you to Alberta St, which is an awesome arts district with lots of local eclectic shops. A beautiful stroll through in Fall!
Do Tea Chai Té , They serve avender bubble tea. Quiet spot, great place to work if you have to.
Do 23rd Avenue 23rd ave is beautiful at night! Trees wrapped with white lights, and a good place to shop (from Urban Outfitter to local spots) and grab dessert at Papa Haydn (see review on list).
Do Collage , If you're crafty, this place will make a joke out of every craft store you've ever been in. Local prints, vintage board game pieces, buttons, and stamps galore. Nothing like it.
Do Morning Star Cafe , Great brunch spot right downtown if you're walking around/hanging at Saturday Market. Get the salmon scramble and mimosa. Just believe.
Do Rogue Ales Public House , Every trip tradition. Their Orange Honey ale is my favorite, but I suggest sharing an 8 mini-glass paddle with a friend to try an assortment. Good pub food, the potato rounds are enough for 2-3. Service isn't always the timeliest, ...
Do Voodoo Doughnut , Worth every bit of hype. Go late night and sit on the picnic tables in the side alley, where string lights hover and people gather-round for the good of pastries. The Bacon Maple donut wins. Just believe. I will only ...
Do Tin Shed , Great brunch. Serve-yourself bottomless coffee and a beautiful brunch menu and patio. My friend loves their sandwiches, but I stick to breakfast-y foods (served all day). Plenty of healthy options, too. I love the "Salm I Am."
Do Hair of the Dog Brewery & Tasting Room ,
Do BridgePort Brewery & Brewpub ,