Cayla & Jay
Things To Do
Brunch: Junior's Cafe
This is in the running for Jay's favorite brunch spot. Solid offerings for all dietary needs, including a need for great biscuits and gravy.
Brunch: Broder Café
A delicious Swedish brunch that's very unique and has been around a long time. On a shortlist of Jay's favorite 'birthday' spots around town. A few locations around Portland (and Hood River!)
Lunch/Dinner: Nong's Khao Man Gai
One of Portland's most famous food-carts turned brick-and-mortar restaurants, specializing in a mysteriously delicious chicken and rice dish. Drool-worthy tasty
Lunch/Dinner: Tropicale
Beautiful Caribbean/Latin American eatery that's pretty casual with all outdoor seating, Instagram-worthy cocktails and delicious food.
Lunch/Dinner: Cartopia
Portland is known for it's food carts and food cart pods, and this is one of the best. With over half a dozen carts to choose from this is a great spot for a group. Famed Potato Champion food cart is here, along with pizza, Mexican, crepes, chicken rotisserie and more.
Happy Hour/Dinner: Tope
Get a couple tacos and a drink at the restaurant (and balcony) we got engaged at!! Parking can be tight so taking a Lyft is a great option.
Bar/Food: Loyal Legion
Want to be super efficient with trying awesome Portland beers?? This is the spot, with 100 Oregon beers, ciders and other craft beverages on top, a large outdoor seating area and tasty food to fill your belly.
Bar/Food: Pacific Standard
This hotel bar/restaurant is beautiful and walking distance from Hotel Eastlund, with noteworthy cocktails, atmosphere and elegant decor. There's also a rooftop area!
Bar/Food: Rontoms
Awesome bar & restaurant with a large outdoor patio, good food and drinks, and ping-pong tables!
Bar/Food: Doug Fir Lounge
This is truly an iconic Portland night life spot, with a bar/restaurant and an excellent music venue downstairs. This was also a top contender for our after-party ;-) Some outdoor patio space (Requires vacc card to enter)
Bar/Food: Hey Love
An awesome spot for delicious, ornate and creative cocktails along with an upbeat atmosphere and tasty food. Bring your phone, these drinks will make your Instagram pop! Haha
Brewery: Breakside Brewery - NW Slabtown
This brewery and location is an excellent blend of best beer/food/atmosphere and is almost always listed in the top 5 best breweries in the city.
Brewery: Level Beer
Delicious beer and cider right next door to Jay & Cayla's apartment, this is a frequent stop. Large outdoor patio with a tasty Mexican food cart and wide variety of beer styles and arcade games.
Brewery: Upright Brewing
Some of the absolute best beers in the city, focusing on saisons, wild ales and lighter styles, this is a hidden gem that is not commonly on visitors' radars. Hours can be limited so check those before heading over.
McMenamins Kennedy School
A perfect stop near the airport for before/after your flight, this renovated-elementary school is at the top of my list for first-timers to our wonderful city. It is quintessential Portland-quirky at it's best, and the McMenamin's chain counts over 60 properties, all unique and fun. With 5 separate bars/restaurants, a soaking pool, hotel rooms and a movie theater, this property is well worth an hour or two of your time. Get the cajun tots and order a Rubinator beer!
Powell's City of Books
If you have 1-4 hours of free time, Powell's is an incredible place to get lost in. It's iconic and renowned for a reason.
Lan Su Chinese Garden
A beautiful, enchanting garden that feels larger than life given it's only a square block in size. It's close in on the West side, taking a Lyft is a good idea.
Portland Japanese Garden
This is always in the Top List of places to visit in Portland and it's truly stunning. A huge, expansive set of gardens to walk through and be mesmerized by. Worth the money and wait to get in if this sounds up your alley at all.