Portland/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 12, 2020
Check out the 4 most popular spots in downtown PortlandMother’s Bistro & Bar. | Photo: Jaustenfan R./Yelp

Spending time in downtown Portland? Get to know this Portland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a breakfast bistro to a steakhouse.

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

1. Mother’s Bistro & Bar

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Topping the list is bar, breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot Mother’s Bistro & Bar. Located at 121 S.W. Third Ave., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 4,404 reviews on Yelp. The spot has everything from waffles to salmon on the menu.

2. Tasty n Alder

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Next up is steakhouse, New American and breakfast and brunch spot Tasty n Alder, situated at 580 S.W. 12th Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 3,857 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Scallops, potatoes, chicken in a biscuit sandwiches and apple-brined pork chops are some of the menu items.

3. Cheryl’s on 12th

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Deli, bakery and breakfast and brunch spot Cheryl’s on 12th is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1135 S.W. Washington St., 4.5 stars out of 1,531 reviews. Prime rib benedict, Thai chicken salad and fig and goat cheese sandwiches are on the menu.

4. Krua Bangkok

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Krua Bangkok, a food stand and Thai spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to Southwest Fourth and Hall streets to see for yourself. The menu features pad thai, pad see ew and bento boxes.


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