Molly’s Guidebook
Coffee Shops
Local coffeeshop with a relaxed vibe and LOTS of space. Great spot for hanging out or getting work done, with excellent coffee and pastries/breakfast items. There is even a play area for kids with games, toys and crafts. A perfect place for large groups as well!
The Living Room Coffeehouse
8524 SE 17th AveLocal coffeeshop with a relaxed vibe and LOTS of space. Great spot for hanging out or getting work done, with excellent coffee and pastries/breakfast items. There is even a play area for kids with games, toys and crafts. A perfect place for large groups as well!
Great space for coffee! This place has been in the neighborhood for ages, has a great local reputation, and strong Portland vibes. It's also in a great area to walk with lots of places close by to eat/shop.
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Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters
7901 SE 13th AveGreat space for coffee! This place has been in the neighborhood for ages, has a great local reputation, and strong Portland vibes. It's also in a great area to walk with lots of places close by to eat/shop.
Food Scene
Incredible Vietnamese food with a chill atmosphere. One of the most popular restaurants in the neighborhood (with good reason). You will probably have a bit of a wait time because they are so popular, but it is well worth it! My personal favorite items on the menu are the glass noodles and the hum bao.
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Jade Teahouse
7912 SE 13th AveIncredible Vietnamese food with a chill atmosphere. One of the most popular restaurants in the neighborhood (with good reason). You will probably have a bit of a wait time because they are so popular, but it is well worth it! My personal favorite items on the menu are the glass noodles and the hum bao.
There are a lot of great burger places in the neighborhood, but this one is my personal favorite. Each burger is named after one of Portland's many bridges, and they can be purchased either as a full sized burger or a slider. They also offer fries with pulled pork/fried chicken and coleslaw on top, which is one of my go-to dinner options. (Be prepared when ordering this, though.. It's a full meal on it's own!)
There is plenty of indoor & outdoor seating, and service is pretty quick even though it's so popular.
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PDX Sliders
1605 SE Bybee BlvdThere are a lot of great burger places in the neighborhood, but this one is my personal favorite. Each burger is named after one of Portland's many bridges, and they can be purchased either as a full sized burger or a slider. They also offer fries with pulled pork/fried chicken and coleslaw on top, which is one of my go-to dinner options. (Be prepared when ordering this, though.. It's a full meal on it's own!)
There is plenty of indoor & outdoor seating, and service is pretty quick even though it's so popular.
Portland isn't generally known for its fried chicken, but this place is a local treasure! They keep their menu simple, and the quality is incredible. They offer regular or spicy chicken, make a variety of dipping sauces in-house, and their waffle fries are drool-worthy.
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BAES Fried Chicken
225 SW Ash StPortland isn't generally known for its fried chicken, but this place is a local treasure! They keep their menu simple, and the quality is incredible. They offer regular or spicy chicken, make a variety of dipping sauces in-house, and their waffle fries are drool-worthy.
Honestly, this is my favorite ice cream EVER. This food cart has a rotating menu that sports both dairy and non-dairy (made with coconut milk) options. They're also family owned and operated, and some of the nicest people. A few of my personal favorites are their mandarin chocolate, oreo, bourbon, and butterscotch flavors.
Hurry Back Ice Cream
Southeast Lexington StreetHonestly, this is my favorite ice cream EVER. This food cart has a rotating menu that sports both dairy and non-dairy (made with coconut milk) options. They're also family owned and operated, and some of the nicest people. A few of my personal favorites are their mandarin chocolate, oreo, bourbon, and butterscotch flavors.
If you're itching to get out of the neighborhood and explore Portland's food scene, I would highly recommend making the drive up to NE for this place! A local food court with both indoor and outdoor dining, this spot is a GEM. My personal favorite here is the Chi-Bap served at Sari Ramyun (Korean fried chicken with rice and sides, plenty of food for 2 at a great price). There's also an excellent taco spot, one of the most renowned fried chicken joints in Portland, and an incredible whiskey bar that serves delectable cocktails. Definitely worth the trip!
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The Zipper
2705 NE Sandy BlvdIf you're itching to get out of the neighborhood and explore Portland's food scene, I would highly recommend making the drive up to NE for this place! A local food court with both indoor and outdoor dining, this spot is a GEM. My personal favorite here is the Chi-Bap served at Sari Ramyun (Korean fried chicken with rice and sides, plenty of food for 2 at a great price). There's also an excellent taco spot, one of the most renowned fried chicken joints in Portland, and an incredible whiskey bar that serves delectable cocktails. Definitely worth the trip!
If your tastebuds are craving something a little more exotic, I'd highly recommend this trendy restaurant! This is hands down my Ghanaian husband's favorite spot in town, and we frequent it often to satisfy his longings for authentic West African fare. If your new to this cuisine, try the fried plantains and jollof rice!
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AKADI PDX
1001 NE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdIf your tastebuds are craving something a little more exotic, I'd highly recommend this trendy restaurant! This is hands down my Ghanaian husband's favorite spot in town, and we frequent it often to satisfy his longings for authentic West African fare. If your new to this cuisine, try the fried plantains and jollof rice!
If you're looking for the best Indian food in Portland, then look no further! Swagat has been in Portland since the early 90's (the original location is in Beaverton, and still open, if you'd like to make the drive). This is one of my favorite spots, and I can't recommend it enough!
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Swagat Indian Cuisine
2074 NW Lovejoy StIf you're looking for the best Indian food in Portland, then look no further! Swagat has been in Portland since the early 90's (the original location is in Beaverton, and still open, if you'd like to make the drive). This is one of my favorite spots, and I can't recommend it enough!
Sightseeing
About a 10 minute drive from Sellwood, this park is a great place for hikes, birdwatching, and to get out and enjoy some fresh air!
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Tryon Creek State Natural Area
11321 SW Terwilliger BlvdAbout a 10 minute drive from Sellwood, this park is a great place for hikes, birdwatching, and to get out and enjoy some fresh air!
Attractions
Great spot for family fun! Located on the Willamette river, this place is a full day of entertainment for your family. It boasts a roller rink, rides, mini golf, historic carousel, carnival games, an arcade, picnic areas, a museum, and more! It's one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in America, and has lots of fun activities for people of all ages!
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Vergnügungspark Eichen
7805 SE Oaks Park WayGreat spot for family fun! Located on the Willamette river, this place is a full day of entertainment for your family. It boasts a roller rink, rides, mini golf, historic carousel, carnival games, an arcade, picnic areas, a museum, and more! It's one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in America, and has lots of fun activities for people of all ages!
An old-school theater with gobs of charm, this is an excellent spot for a date night! Pop over to one of the many nearby restaurants to make it a dinner and a movie date! I'd recommend Kay's Bar, Bae's Fried Chicken, or PDX Sliders!
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Moreland Theater
6712 SE Milwaukie AveAn old-school theater with gobs of charm, this is an excellent spot for a date night! Pop over to one of the many nearby restaurants to make it a dinner and a movie date! I'd recommend Kay's Bar, Bae's Fried Chicken, or PDX Sliders!
Locally known as the Alphabet District or the Northwest District, this is a fun and trendy neighborhood to visit! There are lots of excellent restaurants (Swagat Indian Cuisine and San Sai Japanese Grill among them), shopping, and a historic theater to pass the time at. It's a great neighborhood with lots of beautiful homes, close to downtown Portland!
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Nob Hill
Locally known as the Alphabet District or the Northwest District, this is a fun and trendy neighborhood to visit! There are lots of excellent restaurants (Swagat Indian Cuisine and San Sai Japanese Grill among them), shopping, and a historic theater to pass the time at. It's a great neighborhood with lots of beautiful homes, close to downtown Portland!