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Powell's City of Books
Neighborhood: Downtown

1005 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Laura N. writes: I guess it's about time I put in my two cents (or five stars) about Powell's. Yet with so many reviews to read - (261 at last count) how would one ever begin to decide WHICH 5-star rating to choose from?

Well folks, I've complied a list of my favorite…

Portland Farmers Market at Portland State University

South Park Blocks between SW Harrison and Montgomery
Portland, OR 97201

Jen K. writes: Did you see the snow today? I know it was like 80 degrees, but one of those magical things happened this morning at the Farmers Market. All of those lovely trees with popcorn blossoms start to fall and you are walking through a snowstorm of petals.…

Oblation Papers & Press
Neighborhood: Pearl District

516 NW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

spiff e. writes: on top of it bringing to life all the neat stationers i've come across online(like snow & graham, dauphine press, hello lucky and paper*ink studio), there was a special surprise towards the back of the shop at oblation papers and press. their…

Powell's Technical Books
Neighborhood: Pearl District

33 NW Park Ave
Portland, OR 97209

coral c. writes: so, when I went into Powell's looking for a book on Photoshop, the customer service lady banished me down to the technical bookstore. I was none too happy about having to walk in the rain a couple blocks, but I guess that's my own fault for not…

Movie Madness Video & More
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

4320 SE Belmont St
Portland, OR 97215

SAM Y. writes: FADE IN:

INT. MOVIE MADNESS - DAY

JOHN a 20 something year old film geek wearing an REI vest and jeans enters the store. SUE a 19 year old hipster is manning the register.

JOHN
Where do you…

Uwajimaya
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

10500 SW Beavertn Hllsdle Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005

Izzy N. writes: Yum, I bought a huge bag of strawberry bubble milk tea mix (they don't come any smaller) and yeah- I'm one of THOSE that prefer the fake fruit taste rather than pose as a snob preferring fresh fruit ONLY. Fake fruit is freakin delicious! And it's the…

Music Millennium
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

801 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Gabe C. writes: Considering their independent status and outstanding selection, Music Millenium is a class act. I tend to find things at MM that I didn't even know existed. Whether it be a Bill Hicks DVD or some live Sky Cries Mary...I can count on finding…

Everyday Music
Neighborhood: Downtown

1313 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Ella W. writes: This is my idea of heaven. The clickety-clack sound of the CDs shifting as I browse through them, the feel of the plastic cases on my fingers, the thrill of finding an album I was looking for or, even better, finding one I didn't even know I wanted…

Hello Portland
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

525 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Amy P. writes: If you are looking for a way to cheer your depressed, haven't seen the sun in 5 days ass up, look no further!
This shop has fantastic stuff! I bought a way fab "Shopping for Jesus" bag there. They've got bacon bandaids, fun buttons and enough shiny…

Bolt
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District, Northeast Portland

2136 N.E. Alberta
Portland, OR 97211

Brenda W. writes: I try to shop here for fabric before I go anywhere else. The fabric choices are amazing. It's a small shop but it's as if the owner just weeded out all the good prints and put them in one place.

Service is REALLY nice.

Pastaworks
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3735 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Suzanne F. writes: Unlike Beth M., I do not have the instantaneous orgasm she seems to experience when i walk through the doors of Pastaworks. I DO go to my Happy Place, though...I am reminded of Market Hall in Oakland or countless groceries in NY when I enter these…

Sock Dreams
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

725 SE Powell Blvd
Portland, OR 97202

tinna h. writes: Whenever I see the name of this place, I inadvertently place the word "Puppet" in between the two words. Yes, I think about sock puppet dreams...

When I can't go out and shop in a store because of long hours of work on weekdays and catching up on…

Presents of Mind
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3633 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Brenna S. writes: Conveniently located in the heart of Hawthorne, Presents of Mind is one the more unique gift shops in Portland. I call it my "oh-crap-I-forgot" saving grace of a store. I can find almost anything for anyone of any age for any occasion. Weddings,…

Powell's Books for Home and Garden
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3747 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Quinn E. writes: I have a secret. I used to go to the knitting section in this Powell's and browse. "Innocent enough, " you're thinking, "this person flipped through a few books, everyone does that." Well, you give me too much credit. I don't know how to knit and I…

Andy & Bax
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Industrial District

324 SE Grand Ave
Portland, OR 97214

Kelly M. writes: Andy and Bax is so loveable for their large selection of extremely useful things you never knew you needed. I love looking at their camping and survival supplies and there is no cheaper rain gear in the city (a must have for bike commuters).

If…

Anthem Records
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Belmont

828 SE 34th Avenue
Suite C
Portland, OR 97214

Abe I. writes: Record stores like this aren't supposed to exist anymore, an educated, hip staff, that's super knowledgeable about what's going on, and always ready with a good suggestion. All this, and there isn't even a trace of pretension. With the current state…

CD Baby
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

5925 NE 80th Ave
Portland, OR 97218

Spratt M. writes: CD Baby is my new love, thanks for not making me go to iTunes to buy my boy Wil Ridge's CD (805 represent y'all. You stay classy Santa Ynez). I think the personal check-in email post-purchase is cute, and a nice touch, and a great antidote to the…

Scrap
Neighborhood: Mississippi

3901A N Williams
Portland, OR 97227

Laura N. writes: It is a rare occasion that a name truly describes the essence of a store in a way that completely meets your expectations. (Take Gold Dust Meridian for example.)

But Scrap? Dead on.

Need something, um, scrapish? A barrel full of rubber bands? Corks?…

Lived-In-Lover
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

3619 S.E. Division Street
Portland, OR 97202

Jenny H. writes: But you're thinking, "I don't need any embroidered hankies or sugar bowls! My closet simply cannot hold any more crinolines or fancy dresses!" This place will make you think otherwise. And among all the clothes and handbags and beautiful home items,…

TK Jewelry - Wearable Art from the Heart
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Sellwood

1835 SE Ellis St
Portland, OR 97202

Suzanne B. writes: One of the hidden costs of working in retail is the toll said work can take on your jewelry collection. Rings, necklaces, bracelets --- all are in danger when one spends part of each day carrying large packages and boxes or working around any sort…

11th Avenue Liquor
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Central Eastside

1040 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Kelvin C. writes: Yay Liquor!
Drink away your problems!
Make love! Get angry! Puke all over!

11th Avenue has the best liquor prices in town because the OLCC told me so.
I recommend trying the corn whiskey (comes in a jar).
Cheers.

Red Light Clothing Exchange
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Hawthorne

3590 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214

Lauren G. writes: My key to continued success at Red Light is to remain focused.

I enter.
I beeline to dress section.
I flip.
I flip flip.
I continue to flip through dresses.
I grab.
I flip.
and so forth.
I wait for dressing room (there is a bell, not that it always brings…

IKEA
Neighborhood: Northeast Portland

10280 NE Cascades Pkwy
Portland, OR 97220

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Black Wagon
Neighborhood: Mississippi, North Portland

3964 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227

Abe I. writes: Sort of like that feeling you get when you see tall, wiry fully sleeved dudes walking down the street with the cutest equally tattooed lady & baby combo -- little hip family --- and you think that maybe it is not so conventional, terrible, spirit…

Q Is For Choir
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland, Clinton

2510 SE Clinton St
Portland, OR 97202

Abe I. writes: Gotta love Q is for choir, it's worker owned (gooOOO Portland!) they sell records, zines, and even old record players they've fixed up to sell. In addition you can also find all the usual cute buttons and patches and things you'd expect at a small,…

Finnegan's Toys & Gifts
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

922 SW Yamhill St
Portland, OR 97205

Kelly M. writes: One of Portland's best toy stores, Finnegan's is a large independent toy store located right down town on the Max Line, so you musn't miss it.

In addition to stocking the usual suspects and old classics, Finnegans has tons of toys, trinkets, and…

Jackpot Records
Neighborhood: Downtown

203 SW 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205

Andrew C. writes: For such a small store this place has a great selection. I mean, it's no Amoeba San Francisco but it's never let me down. I steer clear of the place as much as possible for reasons regarding maintaining a balance in my bank account.

Vinyl is the…

Josephine's Dry Goods
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

521 S.W. 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97205

Kate F. writes: Walking into this place for the first time, I wanted to learn to sew. After I got a sewing machine for my birthday (thanks mom!) I went back and bought yards and yards of beautiful, luscious fabric. This place isn't a huge fabric emporium-- I don't…

Rich's Cigar Store
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

820 SW Alder St
Portland, OR 97205

Kate F. writes: Overpriced, but very cool. Tons of magazines, lots of cigars, and best of all, my favorite brand of cigarettes (which I can find elsewhere for $6.25, but are $7.50 here.) This place is classy, if a bit stuffy.

This seems like a connoisseur's dream,…

Reading Frenzy
Neighborhood: Downtown

921 SW Oak St
Portland, OR 97205

Carissa w. writes: Reading Frenzy is a tiny store with a big heart and a medium sized selection. It's also a great place for the occasional reading--Dave Egger's new book What is the What premiered here, not at Powell's across the street, but only about 30 people could…

Just Be Complex and Compound Gallery
Neighborhood: Old Town

107 NW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Andrew C. writes: It's like an asian/graph inspired Urban Outfitters - and that is pretty cool. Would I wear any of the 6+ colored sneakers they sell? Probably not. Do I need a big plastic tooth to store candy in? Not really. But is all this stuff super cool to browse…

Office PDX
Neighborhood: Alberta Arts District, Concordia, Northeast Portland

2204 NE Alberta St
Portland, OR 97211

Laura N. writes: I am an office supply freak. Colors...and...and...tabs ...and..oh...desk organizers...calendars... a nice pen...can all really fire me up.

Yet as type A as this might sound, I wish office supplies could spice up my life the way a good purse does. Or,…

Portland Saturday Market
Neighborhood: Old Town

108 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Kimberly V. writes: You know you're a nerd when, Part 5,397:

When every outdoor market you attend pales in comparison to your idea of Diagon Alley. Seriously, until I see some goblins scurrying around the Skidmore fountain on the hunt for shiny trinkets, four stars only.…

Ipnosi
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

616 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Jenny C. writes: One of my favorite design composition writings to date is an article written by Thomas Schumacher called "The Skull and the Mask".

It suggests that the enclosure of a building is really only there to protect the interior components and users from the…

Zupan's
Neighborhood: Northwest

2340 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97210

Jenny L. writes: Selection = AWESOME
Fiddlehead ferns? Check
Thai spicy dipping sauce? Check
Wonton skins? Check
Cheese galore? Check
Wines a plenty? Check

I mean what else do you need? Really. They had almost everything I needed for my fried wonton appetizer that I made…

Cielo Home & Garden
Neighborhood: Pearl District

528 NW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Mariangela S. writes: Love this place!! The window display caught my eye and had to go inside. Felt like some of the very chic home decor shops in the Hamptons - the owners have impeccable taste and it was a pity I only came away with a candle by Fred Segal Studio and a…

Bee and Thistle
Neighborhood: Pearl District

120 NW 10th Ave
Portland, OR 97209

Ike N. writes: Guys I'm telling you right now. If you want to save your checking accounts, but your girl wants to go shopping, steer her here. It's a great place to let her shop and spend your money.

I barely survived the Mall of Doom(i.e. Lloyd Center) and had a…

New Renaissance Bookshop
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

1338 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

Bill R. writes: Bookshops have always held a special place for me. I especially love the ones with a metaphysical and consciousness emphasis. While on a recent visit to Portland, I visited this incredible books shop. It has so many books, DVDs and THINGS (some hard…

Seaplane
Neighborhood: Alphabet District, Northwest

827 N.W. 23rd Street
Portland, OR 97210

Kelly M. writes: Seaplane is the cornerstone for local fashion hailing from PDX and its been a fixture in the community since way back when it used to live on Belmont!

With innovative and beautiful fashions displayed in their windows, I was compelled to look here for…

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