Looking to uncover all that Northwest has to offer? Get to know this Portland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a coffee shop to an ice cream favorite.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Northwest, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Coffee Time
Topping the list is Coffee Time, a spot to score coffee and tea and more. Located at 712 N.W. 21st Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 180 reviews on Yelp. Stop by to start the day with breakfast sandwiches, lattes and board games.
2. Salt & Straw
Next up is Salt & Straw, a spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt, situated at 838 N.W. 23rd Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 3,441 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Honey lavender, olive oil and cinnamon snickerdoodle are just a few of the unique flavors dished up at Salt & Straw.
3. Ken's Artisan Bakery
Bakery and cafe Ken's Artisan Bakery, which offers pizza and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 338 N.W. 21st Ave., 4.5 stars out of 706 reviews. The bakery crafts brioche, croissants, tarts and cakes. It also offers a variety of sandwiches, including Theo's Egg Salad with mustard, mayo and lettuce on pain rustique.
4. Bamboo Sushi
Bamboo Sushi, a sushi bar and Japanese and Asian fusion spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 668 Yelp reviews. Head over to 836 N.W. 23rd Ave. to see for yourself. The eatery serves up a variety of sharable dishes including crispy moxo potatoes, fried cauliflower and foraged seaweed with salted cucumber, ikura and sanbaizu.
5. Elephants Delicatessen
Check out Elephants Delicatessen, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 651 reviews on Yelp. You can find the traditional American spot, which offers soups and pizza, at 115 N.W. 22nd Ave. The restaurant offers multiple comfort food dishes, including bacon mac and cheese, pastrami on rye, Margherita pizza and strawberry pie.
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