Explore the 4 top spots in Portland's Creston-Kenilworth neighborhood

Explore the 4 top spots in Portland's Creston-Kenilworth neighborhoodYoko's Japanese Restaurant | Photo: Audrey M./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on October 14, 2019

Looking to uncover all that Creston-Kenilworth has to offer? Get to know this Portland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an art supply and framing boutique to a Mexican restaurant.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Creston-Kenilworth, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Hopworks Urban Brewery

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Topping the list is brewery Hopworks Urban Brewery, which serves craft beer, pizza, burgers and more. Located at 2944 S.E. Powell Blvd., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 1,092 reviews on Yelp.

In addition to a sizable assortment of craft beer, Hopworks Urban Brewery features a menu of food items, such as cheese curds, macaroni and cheese, fish and chips, a build-your-own hamburger and a list of pizza options that can also be enjoyed as calzones.

2. Yoko's Japanese Restaurant

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Next up is sushi bar Yoko's Japanese Restaurant, situated at 2878 S.E. Gladstone St. With four stars out of 353 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

On the menu, look for a range of classic Japanese dishes, from udon noodle soup, shrimp tempura and pork gyoza to steak teriyaki, barbecue eel donburi and an array of sushi roll options.

3. I've Been Framed

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I've Been Framed, a framing shop that sells art supplies and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 93 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4950 S.E. Foster Road to experience it for yourself. 

According to its Yelp page, this locally owned retail establishment provides a wide inventory of discounted art materials, both new and used, as well as frames and hard-to-find art supplies.

4. Rocio's

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And then there's Rocio's, a local favorite with four stars out of 243 reviews. Stop by 2850 S.E. Gladstone St. to hit up the cocktail bar and Mexican eatery, which is known for Mexican-style comfort foods, next time you're in the neighborhood.

Noteworthy menu items include the carne asada burrito, rolled tacos, chicken tortilla soup, enchiladas with carnitas and the Diabla specialty plate, which consists of spicy shrimp with onions, bell peppers and tortillas.


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