The expansive space is dog friendly, and features corn-hole, Jenga and even trivia night. If you’re curious, be sure to order a beer flight. Read more.
The Thursday market has a good mix of practical items like salsa, kale, peaches and onions; and those stalls showing off candles and jewelry. Read more.
Come for lunch and order a chirashi bowl: chef’s choice of fresh, gorgeous fish. If you’re really hungry, pick one of the lunch special Bento boxes. Read more.
If you’re having a nightcap, why not try their sort-of-secret ice cream sandwich: Toasted Apple Pie ice cream between two oatmeal raisin cookies. Read more.
Stepping into Poketo is like stepping into a delicately curated gallery of beautiful wares. Nothing in this store is not intentionally selected and placed in an artful way. Read more.
Open and airy, this shop (and Warby Parker eyeglasses showroom) feels like a very fashion-forward sailor’s living room. Read more.
Oysters, ceviche, plantains, micheladas… anything you order will be simple and delicious. We count the Barbacoa tacos among our favorite dishes here. Read more.
With vegetarian soup options, flatbreads, salads and sandwiches, Americano will not disappoint a lunch crowd. Stop by for dinner, too, to see the place transform into an intimate date spot. Read more.
Lili Lakich Neon Gallery is a wonderful secret that needs to be shared. The open gallery offers neon workshops, and the colorful and offbeat neon art that graces the walls is priceless inspiration. Read more.
Tucked inside Sci-Arc, Black Fig could take some sneakiness to access. The owners must be twins, and are up to creating a signature sandwich just for you. Read more.
Built on novelty, EightyTwo is a happy marriage between video game geeks, pinball nerds, and alcohol. Read more.
The Arts District Co-op houses dedicated stalls for sellers hawking their art, candles, vintage pieces, and bikes. Stop by Urth Caffe first and grab a Honey Vanilla Latte and cruise the stalls Read more.
With its new dog-tastic mural, setting Fido free to make friends and get his ya-yas out is all the more satisfying—yes, you can have your dog in your 600sqft loft even if you don’t have a yard! Read more.
Feeling distinctly like a 19th century apothecary, Villain’s decor is dark and moody. Order a drink from their menu, or ask the bartender to whip something up just for you. Read more.
Our favorite lunch staple is the Burrito Bowl (with a side of extra fire-roasted salsa). Be sure to take a look at their marketplace, full of kitchen inspiration. Read more.
Their coffee is strong and delightful; for a summer treat, try their cartons of New Orleans Iced Coffee, flavored with chicory and cane sugar. Read more.
Every weekday at 1pm, drop by in your street clothes for a half-hour free meditation session; picking up a Big Bite juice is up to you. This location sports a bike rack outside AND inside. Read more.
Take a stroll through the booths, being sure to appreciate the array of patterns, textures and colorful people that make up this market. Read more.
Local produce, imported delicacies, jazz nights, barbecues, oyster tastings— this place has it all. It also has 12 electric-only parking spots, if you’re so inclined. Read more.
Both extremely fancy (anniversary date-night caliber) while being effortlessly casual. You can almost imagine yourself in Paris as you dig into your escargot or lavender-honey goat cheese toasts. Read more.
Little Bear has an impressive selection of Belgian beers on tap. Pair your drink with the truffle-tastic burger and a side of the slightly sweet balsamic-roasted brussels sprouts. Read more.
The stop has Stumptown coffee as well as artful sandwiches if you’re swinging by for lunch. Check out the bakers in the back; their industrial kitchen is constantly filling orders for their goods. Read more.
Factory Kitchen does meat especially well, so try not to bring vegetarians here; though, their almond pesto handkerchief pasta is one of their best dishes. Read more.
If you’re feeling playful, pick up a carton of their coldbrew—it’s basically like drinking melted coffee ice cream. Or, if you’re feeling especially adventurous, order a glass of their Nitro coffee. Read more.
