Megan’s St. Johns Guide
Food scene
Cozy 21+ beer bar with about 10 taps (always 1 cider) and a friendly, knowledgeable staff who love to talk beer. They allow outside food, so you can grab a bite at the food carts across the street and bring it with you. Enjoy the spacious back patio area or cozy up inside the bar, play some shut-the-box, and make friends with the regulars.
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Lombard House
7337 N Lombard StCozy 21+ beer bar with about 10 taps (always 1 cider) and a friendly, knowledgeable staff who love to talk beer. They allow outside food, so you can grab a bite at the food carts across the street and bring it with you. Enjoy the spacious back patio area or cozy up inside the bar, play some shut-the-box, and make friends with the regulars.
Food cart pod with about 10 carts with options like Mexican, Thai, vegan, chowder, sushi, falafel, pizza, ice cream, and more. There’s something for everyone. You can also grab beer, wine, cider, or kombucha. Mostly outdoor seating but some indoor. Live music on the patio on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer.
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The St Johns Beer Porch
7316 N Lombard StFood cart pod with about 10 carts with options like Mexican, Thai, vegan, chowder, sushi, falafel, pizza, ice cream, and more. There’s something for everyone. You can also grab beer, wine, cider, or kombucha. Mostly outdoor seating but some indoor. Live music on the patio on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer.
Asian Soul Food spot with delicious rice bowls, burgers, and colorful “dranks.” Corn dogs are also on point for the kids (or adults).
17 recommandé par les habitants
Mama San Soul Shack
8037 N Lombard StAsian Soul Food spot with delicious rice bowls, burgers, and colorful “dranks.” Corn dogs are also on point for the kids (or adults).
There are a lot of good Mexican spots in North Portland and everyone has their loyalty... but this is our favorite spot. Carnitas burrito and All Meat burrito are our top picks.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Rose City Taqueria
7007 N Fessenden StThere are a lot of good Mexican spots in North Portland and everyone has their loyalty... but this is our favorite spot. Carnitas burrito and All Meat burrito are our top picks.
German food and beer in a spot with a nice patio and views of the St. Johns Bridge and Forest Park. Pretzel fondue with a smoked sausage paired with an Occidental Dunkel beer is a rainy day go-to.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Urban German Wursthaus
6635 N Baltimore AveGerman food and beer in a spot with a nice patio and views of the St. Johns Bridge and Forest Park. Pretzel fondue with a smoked sausage paired with an Occidental Dunkel beer is a rainy day go-to.
McMenamins is always a solid option around town with delicious burgers, wraps, and TOTS. They have their own beers and ciders on tap and creative cocktail options. Catch a movie inside for cheap or enjoy their patio area with a nice fire pit.
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McMenamins St. Johns Theater & Pub
8203 N Ivanhoe StMcMenamins is always a solid option around town with delicious burgers, wraps, and TOTS. They have their own beers and ciders on tap and creative cocktail options. Catch a movie inside for cheap or enjoy their patio area with a nice fire pit.
Inside Marie’s, a pretty standard St Johns 21+ dive bar, you can grab some of the best Soul Food in Portland. Try the fried chicken, or the catfish, or the brisket, or the collard greens, or the yams, or the cheesesteak... it’s all so good.
Dub's St. Johns
8727 North Lombard StreetInside Marie’s, a pretty standard St Johns 21+ dive bar, you can grab some of the best Soul Food in Portland. Try the fried chicken, or the catfish, or the brisket, or the collard greens, or the yams, or the cheesesteak... it’s all so good.
Cute, clean coffee shop serving Coava coffee and pastries from local Dos Hermanos bakery. You can also grab a simple breakfast sandwich or yogurt bowl. It’s usually quiet if you want a place to work and the coffee is (in our opinion) the best in St Johns.
20 recommandé par les habitants
The Great North
7373 N Burlington AveCute, clean coffee shop serving Coava coffee and pastries from local Dos Hermanos bakery. You can also grab a simple breakfast sandwich or yogurt bowl. It’s usually quiet if you want a place to work and the coffee is (in our opinion) the best in St Johns.
If wine is more your jam, then this is the spot. This is a bottle shop and wine bar where
you can enjoy a glass (or a bottle) of some tasty Oregon wine from all around the state. They also have beer, cider, and some limited snacks available for purchase. Family friendly with a selection of books and games so you can grab a glass and hang out.
10 recommandé par les habitants
45th Parallel Wines
8527 N Lombard StIf wine is more your jam, then this is the spot. This is a bottle shop and wine bar where
you can enjoy a glass (or a bottle) of some tasty Oregon wine from all around the state. They also have beer, cider, and some limited snacks available for purchase. Family friendly with a selection of books and games so you can grab a glass and hang out.
This is the “fancy” bar for St Johns, with rotating craft cocktails and build-your-own-bruschetta options. The brunch is also solid and there’s a bocce court on the back patio.
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Leisure Public House
8002 N Lombard StThis is the “fancy” bar for St Johns, with rotating craft cocktails and build-your-own-bruschetta options. The brunch is also solid and there’s a bocce court on the back patio.
Cozy coffee shop serving coffee from Proud Mary, Townshend’s Tea, and in-house baked goods – like amazing muffins and cinnamon rolls and they always have GF options. In the summer they also make popsicles which go great with a cold brew.
64 recommandé par les habitants
Cathedral Coffee
7530 N Willamette BlvdCozy coffee shop serving coffee from Proud Mary, Townshend’s Tea, and in-house baked goods – like amazing muffins and cinnamon rolls and they always have GF options. In the summer they also make popsicles which go great with a cold brew.
A bar and live music venue for the 21+ crowd where you can grab a cheap beer and do some honky tonkin’. Try the Frito Pie with whatever’s on tap and be sure to check out the hilarious vending machine.
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The Fixin' To
8218 N Lombard StA bar and live music venue for the 21+ crowd where you can grab a cheap beer and do some honky tonkin’. Try the Frito Pie with whatever’s on tap and be sure to check out the hilarious vending machine.
Sightseeing
Have a picnic, play on the beach, and take in the views of the iconic St. John’s bridge.
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Cathedral City Park
Have a picnic, play on the beach, and take in the views of the iconic St. John’s bridge.
Play disc golf, visit the pool, play basketball, or just enjoy a long walk in a nicely shaded park just a couple blocks away.
Pier Park
Pier ParkPlay disc golf, visit the pool, play basketball, or just enjoy a long walk in a nicely shaded park just a couple blocks away.
Activities
Small theater with 2 screens and cheap prices: $6 before 6pm and $8 after. Enjoy your movie with pizza and beer/cider/wine.
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St. Johns Twin Cinema
8704 N Lombard StSmall theater with 2 screens and cheap prices: $6 before 6pm and $8 after. Enjoy your movie with pizza and beer/cider/wine.
Get a killer workout with some awesome neighbors! Drop-in if you’re experienced or take a trial class for free.
Blue House Fitness
7024 N Fessenden StGet a killer workout with some awesome neighbors! Drop-in if you’re experienced or take a trial class for free.
One stop shop to browse outdoor gear for kids, pick up discs from HukLab to take to Pier Park, or rent a SUP or kayak to explore the river.
Bridge City Kid
One stop shop to browse outdoor gear for kids, pick up discs from HukLab to take to Pier Park, or rent a SUP or kayak to explore the river.
Just to the right of the bar at Stormbreaker Brewing (also a great spot), you can try your hand at axe throwing. They only take groups of 5+ and you have to make a reservation, but it’s sure to be a memorable experience.
Portland Axe Throwing
8409 N Lombard StJust to the right of the bar at Stormbreaker Brewing (also a great spot), you can try your hand at axe throwing. They only take groups of 5+ and you have to make a reservation, but it’s sure to be a memorable experience.