Koipod
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3442 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Once, I thought it would be a good idea, and a good value to go get bangs cut at Bishops.  Only $7 for a bang cut which could potentially change my haircut for the better--it seemed like a great idea!  So I went to Bishops, Portland's "Rock and Roll…

Arvey Paper & Supplies
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

1005 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Jacob G. writes: Holy crap that's a lot of paper products. More for offices but great if you need lots of paper no matter what. There's a lot of printing supplies, and good paper stock for artists, too. Gotta love foamcore!

KBOO 90.7 Fm
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Industrial District, Lower Burnside

20 SE 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Steve C. writes: KBOO is a community of 500 volunteers and 7000 members, all held together by a single radio signal. I have never before and never since experienced anything like the energy I felt around me when I volunteered at the station: A vibe created by…

Belmont's Inn
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

3357 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97214

Olivia T. writes: LIGHTWEIGHT DRINKERS like ME, beware, do not visit this place!

So I went to Belmont Inn on Monday evening. The bartender was not very nice, but not rude either. She seemed just didn't care with my existence at the bar. I ordered the Cranberry Vodka…

Bliss Salon & Day Spa
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2045 SE Division St
Ste C
Portland, OR 97214

Stefania H. writes: Just moved to Portland and desperately needed a haircut....always dread rolling the dice on a haircut. I know it grows but I so hate to walk around like a humiliated poodle for even a few months. Bliss was recommended to me and I am so glad I…

Thai Thai II
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

1400 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Thai Thai II must be the sequel to original Thai Thai on Hawthorne.  And, just like its predecessor, Thai Thai II is a sweet little restaurant run by good folks who dish out reliably tasty (and cheap!) Thai treats.

Expect the usual: pad thai,…

The Slammer
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

500 SE 8th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214

Lauren G. writes: I think I owe it to the Slammer to elaborate. So I will...

It's a real bar in a real part of town. There's a big bar in the middle of a smallish room, so lots of people (lots of regulars) sit at the bar and shoot the (drunk) breeze.  
Then there's a…

Clogs-N-More 2
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3439 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

J C. writes: This is a favoritew place of mine to get clogs. good fast service, great selection and they will shine your shoes if you bring them back. Prices? Well, the ever popular clogs at $115. I think that  is fair.

Loprinzi's Gym
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2414 SE 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Brice B. writes: In the weeks leading up to my move to PDX from LA, I kept my eye on the Oregonian in an effort to become acclimated to my new home (think putting your goldfish bag into the aquarium before releasing him).

The week before I set out, I ran across an…

Produce Row Cafe
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

204 SE Oak St
Portland, OR 97214

Andrew C. writes: Why does everything in SE seem so far away to me? I live 0.9 miles from Produce Row - 18 blocks! - and the thought of going to it seems like such a journey. Is it because there's no MAX line? Is it because I despise busses? I could walk here in…

F.H. Steinbart Company
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

234 SE 12th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214

Adam B. writes: Interesting nicely sized place not too far from a bunch of Portland's best taps. I'm no homebrewer but this is clearly the place to go get the equipment to make your homespun beers and wines. Even at 9AM on a Saturday it was busy. But what would you…

Cold Stone Creamery
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3420 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
Portland, OR 97214

Steve C. writes: On a late weekend afternoon on the hottest day of the year, how long is the line at Cold Stone?

For me, 25 minutes. Your mileage may vary.

Cold Stone is a premium ice cream spot. The prices are expensive (roughly $3 for one scoop; $4.50 for two), but…

Una
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

2802 SE Ankeny St
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Una is a cute little boutique on that section of 28th avenue they strangely call "28 Feast."  Their decorations--old furniture, natural materials--instantly appealed to me, and as soon as I started poking around, it was apparent that their jewelry…

Consigned Home Furnishings
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

439 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214

mike M. writes: This is the best consignment furniture store I have been in. My wife and I are always looking for a bargain and this is the place to go if your looking for furniture. The store has excellent quality and great service. We bought a couch and had it…

No Fish Go Fish
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd
SW 5th & Yamhill
Portland, OR 97214

Kerrie L. writes: Years ago, when I told my friend from work that I was going to visit Portland, he recommended No Fish Go Fish to me.  Finally, this past fall break, the crush asked me where I wanted to eat, and after some thought, I realized that was the perfect…

Roots Brewing Company
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

1520 SE 7th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214

Greg R. writes: It's only around once a year...St. Patties time, and it is deadly.  13% alcohol in this beer and it's as smooth as silk.  I had 4 and felt like doing the moonwalk.  Ahh...

**Epic Ale**

K2 Kebab
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Despite my excitement at seeing a new Indian restaurant move into an empty storefront up the street, I was a little disappointed in K2.

Although the chai was free, it did not taste very good.  I suppose you get what you pay for.

Food and service were…

Fix My Dead PC
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

2039 SE 39th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214

Lindsey J. writes: Very trustworthy shop. This is the scenario:

My sister's boyfriend has this laptop and his shift key, backspace key, caps lock key and a couple others stopped working. I told him that he probably needed a new keyboard, but he thought he might have a…

Yarn Garden Sipperie
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

1419 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

lindsey r. writes: There are some places that are so cute and cozy it hurts. It's like a fat basset hound puppy that looks you in the eyes and says, "Hewo, I'm a wittle puppy. Squeeze me."

While stumbling in pain through the frozen tundra that is Portland in the winter,…

Imbibe Magazine
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Industrial District

1028 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Daniel B. writes: This is a great food, spirits & wine rag.  Lots of great, well written, interesting articles. Delicious recipes, good photography.  Not full of stupid ads.  Kind of like Yelp - just good recommendations a friend would give.  I want to try most things…

Noah's Bagels
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3541 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Chris G. writes: It would be wonderful if Portland had more independent, fresh-made bagel joints (my favorite is Jazzy Bagels in the G-sham). But, fresh-made or not, Noah's has some yummy breakfast sandwiches. I'm a big fan of the meat-egg-cheese Eggmits and…

Back Door Theater
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

4319 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97215

Carissa w. writes: The Backdoor Theatre is located, as it sounds, in the backdoor to a coffee shop on Hawthorne. And of course, it's tiny, with bench seating and fold out chairs. But somehow it manages to have some of the best theatre in Portland. Shows have minimal…

India Oven Authentic Cuisine of India
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: My only experience with India Oven has been during their buffet hours (11:30-2:30).  During these prime time hours you can shell over about eight bucks and load up your plate as much as you'd like.  You don't have to wait, and the food always tastes…

Local35
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3556 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Zachary S. writes: all the screaming kids in here made me feel like I was in Brooklyn.
I got a bag and a zip up long jersey hoodie (detachable hood, with collar) 35-50% off here, and wouldn't have if it weren't all on sale!
That is because, as my grandmother would say, I…

Multnomah County Library - Belmont
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

1038 SE 39th Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Corwin M. writes: Godlessness, for years I've hated this branch of our otherwise stellar library system.

Given the high patronage of this place, this shack is as cramped as a job corps cafeteria. Worse yet, this library attracts the sort of patrons that sent librarians…

Coopers Coffee
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Mt. Tabor

6049 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215

Yuka M. writes: After got out of work at Mt. Tabor middle school, i usually go straight to this coffee shop. Coopers serves pastries, quiche, sandwiches, and bagels... Those are good thing. Their latte is not only tasty, also artistic. My faves are nutty and sweet…

Thatcher's Restaurant & Lounge
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

7906 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97215

Laura N. writes: If you enjoy a good old-fashion and truly authentic dive bar like I do, make sure to visit Thatcher's.  This place is the real deal - cheap, unpretentious, all-American, and not yet corrupted by the hipsters.

This isn't your grandma's bingo…

International Foods Supply
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

8005 SE Stark Street
Portland, OR 97215

Kelly M. writes: Attached to Lebanese restaurant Ya Hala, International Food Supply specializes in foreign groceries of the predominantly mediterranean variety.  Come here to stock up on bulk olive oil, rose water, baklava, capers, and other ingredients to attempt…

Portland Tub and Tan
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

8028 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215

Catie L. writes: Open-air hot tubbing is becoming a rare thing in the Portland area.  Which figures because I'm just getting into it.  Being able to soak away your worries in a private room while mist gently soothes your skin.  Or enjoying the romance of the stars…

The Country Cat Dinnerhouse and Bar
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland

7937 SE Stark
Portland, OR 97215

kate m. writes: You know a place is good when you have food anxiety related to not being able to try everything you want off the menu.  

We started off with the homemade pretzels off the bar menu (only available in the main restaurant between 5 and 6 and after 9,…

Target

9800 SE Washington St
Portland, OR 97216

sylvia c. writes: This is my favorite Target.  
It's conveniently located near my office.  
Which makes it ideal for lunch time retail therapy & small celebratory sprees, like when I celebrate each payday by getting myself a present for not going broke during the last…

Elmer's Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

9660 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97216

Andrea V. writes: Elmer's is one of those fall-back places for me. Like Spaghetti Factory or McMenamins. They do what they do reasonably well, don't ask them to do fancy stuff and you'll be fine.  

Elmer's (also known in my family as "Sticky Elmer's" for the left over…

Jantzen Beach Supercenter
Neighborhood: North Portland

1405 Jantzen Beach Ctr
Portland, OR 97217

Chuck L. writes: Jantzen Beach is the first exit off of I-5 on the northern border of Oregon, the land of no sales tax. If you're caravaning, I suggest meeting up at McDonalds or Denny's -- with signs visible from both sides of the freeway.

There are numerous stores…

Motel 6 North Portland
Neighborhood: North Portland

1125 N Schmeer Rd
Portland, OR 97217

Michelle W. writes: Great place.  The first time we were in Portland we have a place that was not so much .  This place is about 10 minutes from downtown but right off the highway and the city offramp is not that far down.  Even though it is a little boonies, there is a…

Safeway
Neighborhood: North Portland

11919 N Jantzen Dr
Portland, OR 97217

Maggie A. writes: The remodel turned out nice and made this place look pretty classy. Even if I don't usually actually buy flowers, that area was inviting enough that I've often strolled through there just to enjoy it. The piano right over in the area where you can…

Island Cafe

250 NE Tomahawk Island Drive
Portland, OR 97217

April S. writes: I have to admit I don't go here for the food, I go strictly for the atmosphere.  Growing up near the Great Lakes, it was a tradition to spend summers in lakeshore towns.  After a long day of swimming and/or cruising the streets, it was a treat to…

Pho Jasmine Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Portland

714 N Killingsworth St
Portland, OR 97217

Courtney W. writes: Oh pho, how I missed you!

No waitresses that hassle you, that is the first thing I love about any joint that serves authentic asian cuisine. No teeny-bopping (do I have room to talk?) cheerleading, ass-kissing fake-ish service here, because asians…