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Gourmet pizzeria Apizza Scholls is a beloved Southeast Portland institution. Gourmet pizzeria Apizza Scholls is a beloved Southeast Portland institution.
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Gourmet pizzeria Apizza Scholls is a beloved Southeast Portland institution.
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Hawthorne Dining

Plan on eating adventurously as you explore Hawthorne.

Updated Nov. 30, 2020 2 min read Hawthorne

Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard’s colorful residents work hard to keep the area reflecting their indie spirit. As a result, you won’t find many chain restaurants here, so plan on eating adventurously.

You won’t find many chain restaurants here, so plan on eating adventurously.

Small Thrills

The best example of this is The Waffle Window, quite possibly Portland’s most playful dining spot. A literal hole in the wall, demarcated by a blue door, the popular snack spot doles out smiles in the form of waffles overflowing with bacon, cheddar and jalapeño — or dipped in peanut butter and chocolate.

Equally adored, ¿Por Qué No? usually has a line out its door, and for good reason. The street-style tacos pair perfectly with margaritas and boozy sangrias; the guacamole is made to order; and house-made sauces liven it all up. Served amid eye-catching art, or on its cozy patio rain or shine, their authentic Mexican fare is a great way to quickly fuel a local adventure.

Gourmet Go-Tos

At the east end of Hawthorne, Apizza Scholls’ reputation for serving some of best pizza pretty much anywhere was confirmed by a visit from Anthony Bourdain himself. The restaurant’s round beauties feature toppings like cured pork shoulder and goat horn peppers. But arrive early and expect to work up an appetite in the usually long line.

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Pepper up your morning with New Mexican breakfast tacos from Pepper Box Cafe.

Portland’s Top Taquerias

Local diners can order up a wealth of delicious taco variations, from meaty morsels to vegetarian creations made with mushrooms, cactus and scrambled egg.

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Gluten-Free Dining

As the demand for gluten-free dining has grown, Portland’s forward-thinking foodies have set their tables to accommodate sensitive diners.

Harlow, a spin-off of the Pearl District’s veggie and gluten-free stronghold Prasad, woos eastsiders with decadent, yet health-focused fare. Try the lemon poppyseed pancakes and a coconut cider, or the “rawsome” veggie burger and rich smoothies like the Retrospection, loaded with almond butter and cacao.

Right in the middle of Hawthorne’s busiest stretch, 3 Doors Down Café, beloved for its lengthy happy hour, is another serious food destination, with ingredient-driven, Italian cuisine, like their house-made ricotta cavatelli and mussels and clams ladled with spicy plum-tomato sauce.

Caffeine Fixes

But wherever you are on Hawthorne, great coffee is likely within arms’ reach. The Fresh Pot, which adjoins Powell’s Books on Hawthorne, is a favorite place for enjoying an espresso alongside a paperback. Further east, Albina Press, pouring up rich mochas, cocoas and heavenly cappuccinos, also serves WiFi data to its laptop-toting customers. A second outpost of Coava Coffee provides coffee-lovers with locally roasted single-origin coffee and espresso, plus single-origin mochas made with a custom blend of shaved and powdered Cocanu chocolate.

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