Kid-Approved Scandinavian-Inspired Foods at Viking Soul Food
Experience Scandinavian-inspired foods that the whole family with love at Viking Soul Food.
5 Truly Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Beaverton
With over 50,000 followers on Instagram, it’s clear that Alice Wong knows her food! Here are her recommendations for fantastic Beaverton restaurants that will please the whole family.
Kids Rate Portland’s Hottest Food Trends
For our food and dining issue, we sample some of Portland’s hottest food trends that shore up our status as a top food and dining destination — with our opinionated kids in tow. And we’ve also got some tips to help your kids broaden their palates to enjoy all the dining treasures Portland has to offer.
10 New Portland Treat Shops
In 2022, Portland got a generous serving of exciting and inventive new dessert shops, serving up goodies like New Zealand-style ice cream, vegan paletas, French-Asian pastries, and reimagined cinnamon rolls. So grab your kids and head to one of these tempting new treat spots.
Family-Friendly Island Vibes at Pono Brew Labs
Take out the family to Pono Brew Labs in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood. This easy, relaxed brew pub offers a South Pacific twist not only on craft brews, but on typical pub food. Plus, there are arcade games!
Top 5 Kid Approved Bakeries in Portland
Here are our favorite, kid tested and approved bakeries around the Portland area.
Our Favorite Kid-Friendly Coffee Spots in Portland
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly spots, so you can enjoy your cup of joe, sans whining.
9 Kid-Friendly Breweries and Pubs in Portland
Cheers to family-friendly breweries and pubs, where you can enjoy a nice, cold beverage and the kids can be kids!
Choose-your-own-adventure Dining at Happy Valley Food Hall
Find something for everyone at the newly opened, Asian-cuisine-focused Happy Valley Food Hall.
Burger Week is Back!
It’s a great excuse to try a new restaurant and explore a neighborhood with your family.
Pizza Week is Here!
If you are looking for some fun in this dreary weather, say no more — it’s Pizza Week!
Pizza in the Wild
Venture inside Pacific Crust Pizza Company downtown for inventive, delicious pizza enveloped in a fun, campout setting.
14 Places to Get Kid-Friendly Take-Out
Check out these kid-friendly to-go spots, where the grown-ups will love the food, too!
Visit Ninja Ramen for Japanese Delights
Flavor-packed noodle soups, chicken karaage and other Japanese delights await your family at Hillsboro’s Ninja Ramen.
Visit Vegan Junk Food for Meat-Free Eats
Vegan families can indulge in deep-fried delights and more at the newly opened Vegan Junk Food in the Foster-Powell neighborhood.
Family-Friendly Food Carts: Try Moore Food & Company
Head to Portland’s coolest new hang-out spot, Moore Food & Company, for Philly-inspired food and attitude.
Keep Cool at These Six Portland Scoop Shops
Indulge your sweet tooth on National Ice Cream Day — or any day — at one of these classic scoop shops in PDX.
Family Supper Review: Nicholas Restaurant
The 34-year-old Lebanese spot Nicholas Restaurant moves to a spacious, more family-friendly location in Southeast Portland.
Family Supper Review: Piccone’s Corner
The offerings at Piccone’s Corner in Northeast Portland focus on local, sustainable meats and produce.
Family Supper: Doughnut Time
In a town already recognized for outstanding doughnuts, new outfits are bringing fresh twists that your family will love.
Family Supper Review: Food Cart Nacheaux
Food cart Nacheaux brings Cajun/Mexican fusion cuisine to Southeast Portland.
Review: Lazy Susan
Splurge on an outdoor dining experience at Lazy Susan in Montavilla — and remember the magic of restaurants.
A Sweet Bit of Magic at Unicorn Bake Shop
Make your kiddo’s birthday (or any day!) a little more enchanting with a kaleidoscope-colored treat from Unicorn Bake Shop.
Review: El Inka, a Carb-lover’s Dream
Peruvian dishes from the reopened El Inka please the whole family, especially a starch-loving mom and kid.
Review: Ezell’s Famous Chicken
Editor at PDX Parent Magazine
PDX Parent's editor Denise Castañon loves sharing new ideas with other Portland parents. You can find her cooking, eating, crafting and writing in Southeast where she lives with her husband, 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter.
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Perfectly fried chicken, kid-approved sides and quick service make Ezell’s Famous Chicken a hit. EDITOR’S NOTE: We reviewed Ezell’s before Governor Brown closed restaurant dining. Currently Ezell’s is open for pickup or delivery through Door Dash. Oprah’s favorite fried chicken recently moved into a space in Tigard, right next to Washington Square mall. So my …
