Reason for my last-minute trip to Portland? The food! Since every Portland visit is constant Yelp check-ins, multiple happy hours, and food-truck galore, I’m sharing my favorite destinations for every meal if you only have one day to spend in the city.
Breakfast: The Waffle Window
Order the Triple B (Bacon, Brie, Basil) with an egg on top. It comes paired with homemade peach jam which is the perfect amount of sweetness to this eclectic combination.
Morning Coffee: Black Rock Coffee Bar
Last time I was here I got the Fuel Coffee. It has 6 shots of espresso which is probably too much for any one person…
Lunch: Chex Dodo Food Truck
This exotic cuisine is Mauritian food, inspired by African, French, Indian, Chinese, and Creole cuisines. Regulars recommend the Shyamosas and I also highly suggest trying the Chicken Mine Frire.
Afternoon Snack: Blue Star Donuts
I used to be a fan of Voodoo Doughnuts until I tried Blue Star’s Blueberry Basil donut. Another favorite of mine is the Lemon Poppyseed Buttermilk!
Hour Hour: Bollywood Theater
They don’t have a designated happy hour, but all their food is a fresh take on Indian street food. Grab a few small plates (like the Kati Roll – yum!) to share before heading over to dinner.
Dinner: Pok Pok
Hands down my favorite restaurant in Portland. If you can go in the summer, get an order of the coconut milk-infused corn with the famous fish sauce wings. Anything you order on the menu will taste super authentic to Chiang Mai, Thailand – including the water!
Dessert: Salt & Straw
A must-try in Portland because of their variety of weird flavors. Can’t go wrong with their waffle cones too.
Drinks: Multnomah Whiskey Library
This spot can have up to a two hour wait! Even if you’re not a big whiskey drinker (I’m certainly not!), the ambiance is unreal. The host/hostess will lead you upstairs to the “library” where hundreds of whiskey bottles line the walls.
Not Pictured Favorites:
Now, there are a TON of other restaurants we love in Portland and sometimes don’t get around to taking a photo. Here’s a quick list of those:
- Lunch: Nong’s Khao Man Gai
- Dinner: Grassa
- Drinks: Great Notion Brewing – Alberta
I’m always eager to find more hidden gems of Portland. Please feel free to send me any recommendations!
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