$5 Finds Near Public Transportation

1909 SW Sixth Ave, Portland, OR 97201 (map)

Cool off with a homemade fruit soda and slice of pizza on this location's outdoor garden deck after riding the streetcar to the South Park blocks.

1001 NW Couch St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

Get off the streetcar in the Pearl District at happy hour to sample this upscale restaurant's fine wines at wallet-friendly prices.

512 SW Taylor St, Portland, OR 97204 (map)

Hop off the Max at Pioneer Square and grab a piping hot slice of pizza pie from the downtown location of this popular local chain.

607 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

For tacos and burritos hovering in the $2-$5 range, take a TriMet bus to the SE Grand and Alder stop.

3500 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR 97239 (map)

If you find yourself at the foot of the aerial tram come the afternoon, visit this sushi cafe for sushi specials in the $1 to $4 range.

3640 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

Take the #15 bus to Belmont Street to start your day with wallet-friendly biscuits and gravy at this insider hangout.

25 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

Get a scoop--or two--of lush gelato at this shop, located just a block from the NW 11th and Couch streetcar stop.