From the bridge all the way to Mount Tabor, Hawthorne Boulevard ambles across southeast Portland with a laid-back charm. Once a hippie haven, Hawthorne still has a counter-culture vibe — even with the few shiny, multi-story apartment buildings that have sprouted up recently. Walk past those, and you’ll find a funky collection of brunch spots, bars, vintage stores, the prerequisite coffee shop or two, and much more.
A quirky brewpub, movie theatre, cigar bar, and pool hall, all rolled into one classic building.
Clothes, shoes, and accessories with some serious attitude can be found here.
Powell’s City of Books downtown may get the spotlight, but don’t sleep on the independent bookseller’s Hawthorne location.
Hard to go wrong here for birthday or holiday shopping.
A surprisingly large selection of new and used vinyl records
Definitely the place to go for Portland donuts. (Sorry not sorry, Voodoo.)
Unique toys, games, and books meant to let kids’ imaginations run wild.
A sprawling maze of rooms full of vintage clothes, furniture, and knick-knacks.
The perfect spot to start a day out and about.
Portland, a city of brunch-lovers, has short-listed Jam as a desired destination for late mornings on the weekend.
It’s the variety that sets Hot Lips above other pizza slingers.
All soccer, all the time, in Soccer City USA.
A cozy and quiet location to sip a cappuccino while studying.
Not for herbivores.
All the gear you’ll need to keep rolling through any season.
Whether you’ve got two legs or four, Lucky Lab is a great place to relax over a pint.
Any donut shop in Portland lives in the shadow of Voodoo Doughnuts, but most locals are quick to point out that Voodoo’s fare is much more style than substance. Blue Star (which also has a location downtown) brings a more nuanced approach to toroid breakfast snacks. The bright and clean shop offers a small selection of unique flavors like Bourbon Blueberry Bourbon & Basil, or Lemon Poppy Buttermilk. Definitely the place to go for Portland donuts.
