Suggestions for Community and Government near Downtown Portland, Portland

Portland State University • September 6, 2011Did you know the Park Blocks are the oldest parks in the city, having been donated for public use in 1852 by a Portland landowner and tanner? Grab some fresh air between classes and enjoy the trees!

Richard L. • September 23, 2010Take classes here, and get to spend your day in the oldest, and most beautifully restored, building on campus.

H. C. • February 8, 2016No-frills theater on the PSU campus. Great resource to have as a student, good as a community member, but you get what you (don't) pay for. Wish there was better soundproofing in the theaters¯\_(ツ)_/¯

John L. • November 22, 2012If you want the store to validate parking, be sure to park at the Smart Park on 3rd and Alder. If your vehicle is in the Alder Street garage across the street, the store does not validate there.

Portland State University • September 6, 2011Watch your step! Did you know the field you stand on is made up of 150,000 recycled athletic shoes donated by Nike? Just do it!

SundanceTV • July 13, 2012If the museum is closed, or the front entrance is blocked, walk to the south side of the building and there will be a sign (enter in the Hoffman Lobby). Just hang out until someone come to unlock it.

Richard L. • February 6, 2011Go inside and look around. You can take the stairs up to the cupola.

Ale S. • November 27, 2012Great service, they even gave my toddler a box for her treasures

Nic L. • June 20, 2011Great Salmon. For a more relaxed atmosphere go to the bar area in the back- same food options and bar options too!

Pach R. • January 2, 2015Great wine selection, the staff is well informed and the owner even makes his own wine.

Aaron N. • March 21, 2011Steak strip mushroom pasta! Serious.

Cheri M. • February 1, 2013Try the elk stew, absolutely outstanding! A wonderful winter dish.

B C. • July 3, 2015Awesome coconut & caramel salt and straw ice cream

Jay • May 13, 2019A nice assortment of different tea and spices (sugar and salt too)! They recently opened a tea bar. Check the place out!

Olivia B. • November 25, 2015The chicken coco is my staple go to here. The food is always worth it. The lamb gyros are huge and very worth it.

Katya K. • July 25, 2014Lazy Sunday is amazing. Was served by a very nice young woman who told me an interesting fact; Jerry has visited this exact store!!

Erica M. • September 12, 2022Absolutely love Mother’s. Everything on the menu is phenomenal and the service is delightful.

Lay-nuh B. • January 25, 2013They have THE best Mexican mocha I've ever had. Outstanding customer service, too!

PJ W. • November 21, 2016My favorite pizza place in Portland. I recommend the Fennel Sausage pizza.

Allyson D. • June 1, 2014Everything is good. A nerd paradise!

Jen D. • June 1Free breakfast is grand! You can make your own waffles

Jamie E. • May 22, 2011Guinness chili, big irish burger, and ravioli are all great!

Alex • November 23, 2015Great beer selection, on draft and in bottle, and super helpful staff to help you pick the right one.

Pach R. • December 29, 2014The selection is not impressive, then again good sales and the staff is great.

Kay H. • February 23, 2013The Reuben is delicious and love the pickles!