Situated amidst the refined beauty of Ladds Addition is Palio, a wonderful little coffee shop with a unique atmosphere. The studious vibe in Palio feels a bit different from the hustle and bustle of your standard Stumptown-serving PDX coffee shop. The almost-bucolic s…

I love stopping by Daily Cafe in the Pearl in the morning. It's a consistently good neighborhood cafe where I've always received great, smiling service. They serve Café Umbria coffee along with a good selection of pastries and other yummy morning small bites. You c…

Kettleman Bagels & Bakery has 3 locations in Portland. The original is in the Abernathy neighborhood in SE Portland, the second shop is in the Nob Hill neighborhood in NW, and the newest is Downtown. The business opened in 2006 and has built a loyal following am…

Newly opened in North Portland is Posies, one of Portland's few family-friendly coffee cafes. Parents Jessie and Jonathon were only too aware of the "evil eye" when trying to enjoy coffee or dining out of the house while with their child, and wanted to create a spac…

A classic neighborhood joint in NE Portland, Bridges had me at "...fresh coffee?". They also serve breakfast up to 2pm on weekdays, and as a die-hard fan of 'breakfast anytime, anywhere', this sits well with me. The bacon here is legendary - usually you can overhear…

Picture this: Two eggs scrambled, layers of thick pepper bacon, sliced tomato, fresh cilantro, and chevre, sandwiched between fluffy crumpets. Add in a side of fresh fruit, optional smoked salmon, and french-press of coffee...is your mouth watering yet? Then run to He…

Whenever I'm too tired to cook or my fridge is empty, heading down to Cup and Saucer always hits the spot. I'm a pretty healthy eater, and for a cozy neighborhood corner cafe, this place consistently leaves me satisfied and guilt-free. One thing I like is that t…

Good coffee and vintage decor, what could be more Portland? This cool coffee shop is quick and efficient, and the furniture is incredible! The owners of Cafe Bean have a really good eye for vintage that definitely leans more to the "cool" rather than the "kitschy" s…

Powell’s Books is more than a bookstore, it's a destination for book lovers everywhere. With 68,000 square feet of retail space, Powell's lives up to its name City of Books. You can lose track of time and spend an entire afternoon in this place. Powell's has nin…

As its name implies, Gravy is smothered goodness that will leave you happily rolling out the door. Located on the up-and-coming N Mississippi Ave in the Boise neighborhood, Gravy is wooden floors, cool paintings, friendly staff and INCREDIBLE breakfast food (serve…