7-Day Foodie Itinerary in Portland, Oregon

  • Day 1: Pine Street Market
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Downtown Portland

    Pine Street Market is a food hall located in the heart of downtown Portland, featuring local restaurants including Marukin Ramen, Wiz Bang Bar, and Trifecta Annex.

  • Day 2: Salt & Straw
    5 minutes (0.2 miles) from Pine Street Market

    Salt & Straw is a famous ice cream shop known for its unique flavors and use of local ingredients. Try their Honey Lavender or Arbequina Olive Oil ice cream.

  • Day 3: Food Cart Pods
    15 minutes (3.5 miles) from Salt & Straw

    Portland is known for its food carts, and you can find some of the best at the Alder St. and 10th Ave. food cart pods. Grab some Korean tacos at Koi Fusion or a grilled cheese sandwich at The Grilled Cheese Grill.

  • Day 4: Pok Pok
    15 minutes (3.3 miles) from Food Cart Pods

    Pok Pok is a popular restaurant serving up authentic Thai street food, including their famous fish sauce chicken wings and papaya salad.

  • Day 5: Voodoo Doughnut
    10 minutes (2.2 miles) from Pok Pok

    Voodoo Doughnut is a quirky doughnut shop with unique flavors like the famous voodoo doll doughnut and bacon maple bar. There's always a line, but it's worth the wait.

  • Day 6: Tasty n Sons
    10 minutes (1 mile) from Voodoo Doughnut

    Tasty n Sons serves up delicious brunch dishes with a twist, like their Shakshuka and Fried Chicken with a Biscuit.

  • Day 7: Departure Restaurant + Lounge
    15 minutes (2.8 miles) from Tasty n Sons

    For your last meal in Portland, try Departure Restaurant + Lounge for their Asian-inspired dishes and stunning rooftop views of downtown Portland.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pine Street Market (1-2 hours, $10-15)
  • Salt & Straw (30 minutes, $5-10)
  • Food Cart Pods (1-2 hours, $10-15)
  • Pok Pok (1-2 hours, $20-30)
  • Voodoo Doughnut (30 minutes, $5-10)
  • Tasty n Sons (1-2 hours, $15-20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $65-100

Transportation

Portland has an extensive public transportation system, including buses and light rail. A day pass costs $5 and can be purchased at any MAX station. Another option is to rent a bike, as Portland is a very bike-friendly city. Bikes can be rented for as little as $12 per day.

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider taking a food tour to discover even more local favorites. If you have less time, skip one or two stops, depending on your food preferences.

Airports

Portland International Airport (PDX) is the main airport serving Portland, located 10 miles northeast of downtown Portland. It offers a variety of domestic and international flights from major airlines.

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