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Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Northwest Portland

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Published on February 11, 2020
Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Northwest PortlandSalt & Straw. | Photo: SunDo K./Yelp

Visiting Northwest Portland, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Portland neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an ice cream shop to a coffee shop.

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

1. Salt & Straw

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First 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 3,554 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Salt & Straw offers classic flavors such as sea salt with caramel ribbons or honey lavender, plus vegan options like roasted strawberry coconut and limited edition flavors. 

2. Southland Whiskey Kitchen

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Whiskey bar and Southern spot Southland Whiskey Kitchen, which offers barbecue and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1422 N.W. 23rd Ave., four stars out of 501 reviews. 

On the menu, you'll find chicken pot pie soup, pulled pork sandwiches, southern fried chicken, smoked beef jerky, mac and cheese and more. 

3. Dragonfly Coffee House

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Dragonfly Coffee House, a spot to score coffee, tea and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 241 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2387 N.W. Thurman St. to see for yourself. 

The coffee shop offers espresso drinks, pastries — including vegan and gluten-free options — matcha, tea, hot chocolate and more. 

4. Ken's Artisan Bakery

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Check out Ken's Artisan Bakery, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 739 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery and cafe, which offers pizza and more, at 338 N.W. 21st Ave. 

Ken's Artisan Bakery has been in operation since 2001. Here, you'll find a variety of homemade breads like ciabatta, brioche, French rye and more. There's also croissants, cookies, cakes and more on offer. 


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