Hello friends,
Portland has been a place I had heard so much about and knew I needed to experience the culture and all that good food for myself. It also seems to be the spot that all the foodies/instagrammers are flocking to.
If you’re looking for a good list of places to go, look no further! Here are the places that I had a chance to go to and recommend:
Coffee:
- Good Coffee
Hint: go during the day. Think.. perfect lighting. So. Much. Aesthetic.
- Case Study Coffee
Located in the heart of downtown. I loved the feel inside and my mocha was sooo good.
Desserts:
- Blue Star Donuts
The flavors are so interesting but it works in their favor! I got the passion fruit with cayenne pepper and cocoa nibs.. omg. Spicy, sweet, and perfection! There’s also a location at the airport if you run out of time.
- Salt and Straw
Get the flight. You won’t regret it. Because.. one flavor isn’t enough 🙂
- Wiz Bang Bar
Salt and Straw’s soft serve baby inside of Pine Street Market (hip cafeteria paradise). The shell is magical.
Food:
- Grassa
Literally the best Italian food ever. Hand-made pasta is SO GOOD!
- Pine State Biscuits
Because apple butter. YUMMM. I got the Chatsfield and it was so so so good. Seriously, the bacon was the best I ever had.
Scenery:
- Multnomah Falls and the Columbia Gorge
Because.. #PNW. I couldn’t stop being in awe of how different it was from the nature of California. So much green. Am I outdoorsy yet? 🙂
- Departure Bar
That view though. I would definitely recommend coming on the weekend as they don’t normally open up the balcony during the week.
Ready for my next trip already…
Xoxo,
-Lena
itslenatime.com 
All your food shots are amazing, making my mouth water hah!
Xx,
M
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Hahah! Glad you enjoyed 😉
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Did you try any of the speciality lattes at Good coffee? They make the most unique flavor blends.
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Yes! I tried the vanilla latte but there’s so many other unique flavors!
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I went to VooDoo donuts in Portland
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I have yet to go!
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I love Portland! Have you been to the salt and straw here in LA?! It’s also a very nice place for pictures 🙂
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Hey there! Love this blog post, I’m visiting Portland this winter and I can’t wait for all the food! Grassa looks amazing and there is this other place I found called cheese & crack that looks pretty awesome too. How far was Multnomah Falls? Do you recommend renting a car?
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hey girl! yes, it’s at least an hour’s drive. We took the tour bus which was so worth it in my opinion 🙂 Enjoy Portland!
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