Top 10 Things to Eat in Portland
By Ashley Griffin, Citysearch Contributor
From microbrews to vegan baked goods, our editors reveal the best restaurants and cafes to sample the top 10 tastes of Portland.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
3377 SE Division St, Portland, OR
Find beans from this pleasant little roastery at several Stumptown cafes in Portland, each devoted to hand-roasted beans, French press coffee and artful espresso drinks. -
Black Sheep Bakery & Coffee
833 SE Main St Ste 101, Portland, OR
Vegan treats need not be gritty or taste more like cardboard than actual food--at least not at this trendy neighborhood bakery. Visit the "bike thru" window at their bakery or shop their booth at the Saturday market for an applesauce and maple muffin or blueberry-filled galette. -
Mio Gelato
25 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR
Forget about ice cream. Try instead an array of handcrafted gelatos in seasonal flavors such as marionberry gelato made with berries from local farms. Go for the triple scoop or you'll regret it. -
Ten-01
1001 NW Couch St, Portland, OR
Sommelier Erica Landon has stocked the wine list at this haute locale with a wide range of local Pinots, available by the glass, half-bottle, and bottle so you can sample multiple varieties in one evening. -
BridgePort BrewPub & Bakery
1313 NW Marshall St, Portland, OR
Visiting Portland without sampling the city's many microbrews is like going to New York without eating New York-style pizza. This urban craft brewery serves some of the best brews in town, including a variety of international-style ales. -
Ken's Artisan Pizza
304 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR
Pizza joints in this town tend toward the gourmet and Ken's is no exception. Sample a classic, wood-fired margherita pizza, or opt for the sopresseta made with hot salami, tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil. -
Papa Haydn
701 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR
Portland might be one of the nation's healthiest cities, but it still loves its desserts. Papa Haydn is a favorite for its monstrous cakes in rich flavors like black velvet and lemon chiffon. -
La Casita
607 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR
The burritos at this hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant are larger than life. While you're there sample the flautas and tacos--if you can find the room. -
Le Happy
1011 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR
Portland has a love of all things French, especially the simple crepe. Try twists on the sucre crepe or fromage crepe here with Le Trash Blanc (bacon and cheddar) served with a Pabst Blue Ribbon. -
Cupcake Jones
307 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR
This local shop has hopped on the national cupcake bandwagon by serving a variety of flavors with catchy names; Tuxedo Cake, Velvet Painting, and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough are regular offerings here.
