Honestly, this list could be a million miles long because everywhere I looked in Portland, there was another super cute and unique restaurant. Compared to Vancouver, the food scene in Portland is so much more casual and interesting and I am HERE FOR IT! We tried maybe 2% of the amazing eateries there so I think next time we visit, it’ll have to be a much longer trip so we can eat as much as possible.

The Waffle Window

The first brunch we tried in Portland was The Waffle Window and honestly with a name like that, there was no way I was going to be disappointed. If you’re not into a sweet breakfast, like my boyfriend, don’t worry, The Waffle Window has loads of savory options which were arguably better than the sweet options. I was super envious of Andrew’s gravy drenched waffle and I definitely stole more than just one bite. Sorry not sorry. They have a couple of tables outside, which is my preference, but the ambiance inside is super cute and I get total vintage soda-shop vibes from it.

No matter where you are in Portland, you can enjoy The Waffle Window at one of their four locations, which you can find here.

Pok Pok Noi

Another stand out eatery was Pok Pok Noi which bills itself as Thai drinking food – I love food, I love drinking, I especially love food after drinking so this type of cuisine is perfect! We ordered a ton of different dishes to try but the fish sauce wings were incredible. Get them spicy, not mild, you won’t regret it. They’re salty and just the right amount of spicy so they pair perfectly with a nice cold beer or cocktail. And I don’t know if I was just super hungry or not, but the spicy Thai peanuts they set out for us to munch on were also incredible so beg for extra of those.

Pok Pok actually has five locations in Portland which you can check out on their website.