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Explore friendly local shops, bars and cafés in this charming Southwest Portland neighborhood.
Known as “the village in the heart of Portland,” historic Multnomah Village delivers small-town charm mere minutes from the city center. The quaint streets of this Southwest Portland suburb are lined with locally-owned businesses including charming cafés, galleries, bars and shops. Read on for our favorite things to do in Multnomah Village.
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The neighborhood is also particularly charming during the Holidays, when lamposts and storefronts are decorated and the Golden Ticket event rewards shoppers for supporting the small local businesses that serve this community.
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Where to Eat and Drink in Multnomah Village
Breakfast Spots and Coffee Shops
Wake up with a hot cup of coffee and a fresh croissant at Grand Central Bakery, known for its rustic bread, made-from-scratch pastries and hearty sandwiches. Another morning favorite, the delightfully kitschy (and cash only) Fat City Café has been serving up massive scrambles, burgers, waffles and cinnamon rolls since the 1970s.
Slept in late? Down to Earth Café offers a healthy breakfast or lunch menu including fresh, organic juices and smoothies, while Marco’s Café & Espresso Bar serves tasty brunch specials all day long. If you’re more interested in some caffeine and people-watching, the well-placed Village Coffee is the spot to head.
Restaurants and Bars
Locals rejoiced when Portland’s beloved wood-fired pizza cart Tastebud chose Multnomah Village for its first brick-and-mortar location in 2015, then again in 2025 when beloved cart-turned-restaurant Tito’s Taquitos returned to the neighborhood. Visit either for fresh ingredients, friendly service and delightful menu twists.
International flavors are prevalent in Multnomah Village, where you’ll find Mediterranean smokehouse Yalla and Fat Kitty Ramen across the street from one another. Just down the block, Zinc Bistro & Bar serves up rustic dishes of French and Italian influence, including pastas, seafood and tapas-style small plates. Or sip some dill pickle soup at the charming Otto & Anita’s Schnitzelhaus.
For its somewhat sleepy reputation, Multnomah Village offers an abundance of watering holes. The Gibson is the charming cocktail bar the neighborhood needed to round out its nightlife. The Ship Tavern is the nautical-themed dive that opened in 1944. Nearby Renner’s is a local favorite and a convenient second stop on your pub crawl, before heading for the small but mighty Proper Pint Oakroom and its robust taplist.
You’ll find a Level Brewing tasting room and mini-arcade next door to Yalla, while Lucky Labrador Public House serves hand-tossed barley flour pizzas with house-brewed ales just up the road in a former Masonic Temple.
Arguably Portland’s most iconic beer store, John’s Marketplace calls Multnomah Village home. While recent tweaks have made it more “pub and beer store” and less “beer warehouse,” John’s is still the place to find rare and limited beers and wines, well-organized by state or region.
Food Carts
At The French Quarter, you’ll find a variety of tasty food carts, from The Wagon vegan cart to DelToro steak truck, alongside fresh produce and boutique shopping. Owner Yves Le Meitour wanted to create a spot like the village squares of his native France. Multnomah Village is also home to the Minnie Winnie Coffee Truck, operated by Lost & Found Coffee.
Where to Shop and Play Around Multnomah Village
First opened in 1978, independent bookstore Annie Bloom’s Books joins the few, favorite, small independent bookstores in Portland, with a great selection of new fiction, travel guides, cookbooks and children’s books. Kids also love visiting Thinker Toys, where they can enjoy hands-on playtime with the latest creations by Playmobil, Webkinz, Haba and Ravensburger.
The adults in the group will have fun browsing the wares at JP General and Indigo Traders, the latter of which specializes in Mediterranean home goods and decor, including a large selection of giftable Turkish bath towels. ComeUnity PDX offers perfect Portland-themed gifts, including art and t-shirts.
Fashion lovers can add colorful and creative flair to their wardrobes at Switch Shoes, an independent shoe and clothing store that spotlights organic, environmentally-friendly apparel by designers from Portland and Israel. If you’d rather make your own garments, visit Portland’s oldest yarn store, Northwest Wools, to find hand-dyed fibers made by regional artists.
Any trip to Multnomah Village should include a stop at Sarah Bellum’s Bakery for a delicious cupcake for a good cause. The nonprofit bakery supports folks with brain injuries, providing employment and growth opportunities. You can follow up dessert with a lovely stroll around the 91-acre (37 hectares) Gabriel Park, which includes an ample off-leash area for dogs, play structures, picnic sites, a skate park and courts and fields for every sport imaginable.
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Southwest and South Portland Neighborhoods
Southwest Portland extends beyond downtown to the West Hills, where you'll find attraction-packed Washington Park, and beyond, where neighborhoods like Multnomah Village offer small-town charm. South Portland, the city's newest "quadrant" as of 2020, offers river access and a growing neighborhood south of downtown.
Explore Nearby
Get outside and explore the river and these trails in Southwest Portland.
4T Trail
The 4T trail is a self-guided tour that lets you explore the city — and see some of the best views — without a car.
Water Activities
With a major river running through it, it’s no surprise that Portland and the surrounding region offer an abundance of water-centric fun, from paddling and swimming to floating, fishing and sailing, nearby.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Spend a day walking a lush, flower-filled canyon in Oregon’s only urban state park.
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