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Food & Dining
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Grocers, Meal Delivery Services and Farmers Markets
Cooking Classes
TURNIP THE HEAT COOKING SCHOOL
Customized cooking parties in our kitchen, or we can come to you! Lots of menus to chose from – great for little kids to teenagers!
Learn more…
Where: 3215 NE 55th Ave Portland OR 97213
Phone: 503-317-2287
Email: josooper@gmail.com
turniptheheatcooking.com
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Kids Central Kitchen
Where: 7327 SW Barnes Rd #501 Portland OR 97229
Phone: 971-344-0475
kidscentralkitchen.com
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The Merry Kitchen
What: Cooking classes, camps and parties for ages 3+.
Where: 5202 NE 72nd Ave Portland OR 97218
Phone: 503-946-8357
themerrykitchen.com
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Portland Parks & Recreation
What: Classes for preschool through teens.
Where: 1120 SW 5th Ave Ste 1302 Portland OR 97204
Phone: 503-823-7529
portlandparks.org
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Portland’s Culinary Workshop
What: Classes, parties and camps for ages 6+.
Where: 807 N Russell St Portland OR 97227
Phone: 503-512-0447
portlandsculinaryworkshop.com
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Sur La Table
What: Cooking camps during summer and some school holiday breaks.
Where: Multiple Locations Portland OR
Phone: 503-295-9685
surlatable.com
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Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District
What: Classes for ages 3+.
Where: Multiple Locations
Phone: 503-645-6433
thprd.com
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Grocers, Meal Delivery Services and Farmers Markets
ACME Farms + Kitchens.
What: ACME Farms + Kitchen makes it simple to shop, cook and eat local. They plan your meals, source quality local ingredients from amazing small producers and deliver to your doorstep.
Phone: 360-325-1903
acmefarmsandkitchen.com
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Alberta Co-op Grocery
Where: 1500 NE Alberta St Portland OR 97211
Phone: 503-287-4333
albertagrocery.coop
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Food Front Cooperative Grocery
Where: 6344 SW Capitol Hwy Portland OR 97239
Phone: 503-546-6559
foodfront.coop
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Green Zebra Grocery
Where: 3011 N Lombard St Portland OR 97217
Phone: 503-286-9325
greenzebragrocery.com
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New Seasons Market
Where: Multiple locations throughout Portland
newseasonsmarket.com
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Peoples Food Coop
Where: 3029 SE 21st Ave Portland OR 97202
Phone: 503-674-2642
peoples.coop
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Portland Farmers Market
What: Kids Cook at Market program for ages 7-11. Meet local farmers, help prepare recipes using ingredients purchased at the market
Where: 1717 SW Park Ave Portland OR
Phone: 503-241-0032
portlandfarmersmarket.org
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Whole Foods Market
Where: Multiple Locations Portland OR
wholefoodsmarket.com
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Winslow Food Forest
Where: 12525 SE 272nd Ave Boring OR 97009
Phone: 503-912-6373
winslowfoodforest.com
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Neighborhood Favorites
SE Portland
Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roasters
Where: 7901 SE 13th Ave Portland OR 97202
Phone: 503-756-0224
bluekangaroocoffee.com
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Boke Bowl
What: Customize your own ramen or rice bowls.
Where: 1028 SE Water Ave Portland OR 97214
Phone: 503-719-5698
bokebowl.com
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Grand Central Bakery
What: Fresh baked goods plus sandwiches, soups and salads.
Where: Multiple Locations
grandcentralbakery.com
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Hopworks Urban Brewery
What: Eco-Brewpub serving organic handcrafted beers, pub fare featuring local ingredients, a play space, and monthly activities for kids.
Where: 2944 SE Powell Portland OR 97202
Phone: 503-232-4677
2nd Location: 3947 N Williams;
hopworksbeer.com
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Laurelhurst Cafe
Where: 4611 E Burnside St Portland OR 97215
Phone: 503-548-6320
laurelhurstcafe.com
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Papa’s Pizza
What: Covered play areas, banquet facilities and more.
Where: Multiple Locations
papaspizza.net
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Papaccino’s Coffee
Where: 4411 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland OR 97206
Phone: 503-771-2825
facebook.com/papaccinos
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Pizzicato
What: Gourmet pizza made with local, seasonable and sustainable ingredients. Many locations offer delivery.
Where: 1630 SE Bybee Bl Portland OR 97202
Phone: 503-736-0174
pizzicatopizza.com
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Slappy Cakes
What: Cook your own pancakes at your table, plus a full menu of breakfast and lunch dishes and cocktails.
Where: 4246 SE Belmont St Portland OR 97215
Phone: 503-477-4805
slappycakes.com
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Stacatto Gelato
Where: 1540 SE Bybee Blvd Portland OR 97232
Phone: 503-231-7100
staccatogelato.com
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Sunshine Tavern
What: Upscale comfort food plus a shuffle board table and classic arcade games (no coins required) including Pac-Man and Donkey Kong.
Where: 3111 SE Division St Portland OR 97202
Phone: 503-688-1750
sunshinepdx.com
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TaborSpace
What: Nonprofit coffeehouse serving pastries and a small lunch buffet with soups, salads and sandwiches, plus a play area for little ones.
Where: 5441 SE Belmont St Portland OR 97215
Phone: 503-238-3904
taborspace.org
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Warehouse Cafe & Market
What: Nonprofit cafe serving coffee and eats, with free Wi-Fi and a relaxed atmosphere geared toward families.
Where: 3434 SE Milwaukie Ave Portland OR 97202
Phone: 503-206-5766
knowthyfood.com
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SW Portland
John’s Incredible Pizza
What: All-you-can-eat buffet includes pizza, pasta, soups, salad bar, a big selection of desserts and more, plus arcade games and rides.
Where: 9180 SW Hall Bl Beaverton OR 97223
Phone: 503-520-0000
johnspizza.com
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Laughing Planet Cafe
What: Healthy, flavorful wraps with vegan, vegetarian and carnivorous options. Voted a Family Favorite in Metro Parent’s 2012 Readers’ Survey.
Where: SW Jefferson: 1755 SW Jefferson St Portland OR 97201
Phone: 503-467-4146
2nd Location: 721 NW 9th Ste 175; 503-505-5020;
laughingplanetcafe.com
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Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
Where: 608 SW Alder St Portland OR 97205
Phone: 503-241-0955
moonstruckchocolate.com
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Mother’s Bistro
What: A downtown bistro featuring upscale comfort food, a children’s play area and a full bar.
Where: 212 SW Stark St Portland OR 972024
Phone: 503-464-1122
mothersbistro.com
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Old Spaghetti Factory
What: Portland-based chain catering to families with affordable pasta dishes, roving entertainers and more.
Where: Multiple Locations Portland OR 97239
Phone: 503-222-5375
2nd Location: 730 SE 160th, Vancouver; 360-253-9030;
osf.com
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Pastini Pastaria
What: Affordable, quick and delicious pasta dishes, salads and sandwiches plus beer, wine and cocktails.
Where: Multiple Locations
pastini.com
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Salvador Molly’s
What: World cuisine in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Where: 1523 SW Sunset Bl Portland OR 97239
Phone: 503-293-1790
salvadormollys.com
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Sweets Etc.
Where: 7828 SW Capitol Hwy Portland OR 97219
Phone: 503-293-0088
sweetsetc.com
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N Portland
Beaches
What: Locations in Vancouver and Portland International Airport. Eat at the kids’ charity table at the Vancouver location and support a local charity.
Where: Multiple Locations
beachesrestaurantandbar.com
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Hopworks Bike Bar
What: Family-friendly pub featuring organic handcrafted beers, local and sustainable ingredients, a play space, and monthly events for kids.
Where: 3947 N Williams Ave Portland OR 97227
Phone: 503-287-6258
hopworksbeer.com
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Las Primas
What: Fresh, flavorful, Peruvian street food.
Where: 3971 N Williams Ave Portland OR 97227
Phone: 503-206-5790
lasprimaskitchen.com
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MAC! Mac and Cheesery
What: Classic and gourmet mac ‘n cheese, sandwiches, salads and a full bar.
Where: 3936 N Mississippi Ave Portland OR 97227
Phone: 503-200-5787
macandcheese.biz
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Mississippi Pizza
What: Pizza, plus performances and events for kids and families.
Where: 3552 N Mississippi Ave Portland OR 97227
Phone: 503-288-3231
mississippipizza.com
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Poa Cafe
Where: 4025 N Williams Portland OR 97227
Phone: 503-704-8886
poacafe.com
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Porque No?
What: Extremely popular taqueria with locations on SE Hawthorne and N Mississippi.
Where: 3524 N Mississippi Ave Portland OR 97227
Phone: 503-467-4149
2nd Location: 4635 SE Hawthorne; 503-954-3138;
porquenotacos.com
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Posies Bakery & Cafe
What: Kid-friendly coffee house featuring a kids’ play area and more.
Where: 8208 N Denver Ave Portland OR 97217
Phone: 503-289-1319
posiescafe.com
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Silver Moon Creperie
Where: 4220 N Mississippi Ave Portland OR 97217
Phone: 503-889-0195
silvermooncreperie.com
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NE Portland
LAURELWOOD PUBLIC HOUSE AND BREWERY
Laurelwood is a family owned public house and brewery that creates one of the most family friendly environments in Portland. Owners Mike De Kalb & Cathy Woo-De Kalb are dedicated to sustainable and organic practices. Laurelwood began providing Portland communities with handcrafted food and beer in 2001.
Where: 5115 NE Sandy Bl Portland OR 97213
Phone: 503-282-0622
Additional Locations:
6716 SE Milwaukie Ave Portland, OR 97202; 503-894-8267
Email: info@laurelwoodbrewpub.com
laurelwoodbrewpub.com
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ROSEWAY PLAY CAFE
Comfortable, clean and safe cafe and coffee shop with large children’s play room. Offerings include open play, preschool classes, private birthday parties, and community activities. Serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, snacks, and beer and wine!
Where: 7135 NE Fremont St Portland OR 97213
Phone: 503-477-9441
Email: rosewayplaycafe@gmail.com
rosewayplaycafe.com
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Der Rheinlander / Gustav’s
What: Multiple locations. Old World German food with a focus on small plates to share.
Where: 5035 NE Sandy Bl Portland OR 97213
Phone: 503-288-5503
rheinlander.com
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Eclectic Kitchen
Where: 4936 NE Fremont St Portland OR 97213
Phone: 971-998-9798
eclectickitchenpdx.com
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Hot Lips Pizza
What: Featuring healthy ingredients with a focus on local, organic products. Try their house-made real fruit sodas!
Where: Multiple Locations
hotlipspizza.com
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McMenamins Kennedy School
Where: 5736 NE 33rd Ave Portland OR 97211
Phone: 503-249-3983
mcmenamins.com/427-kennedy-school-home
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Miss Zumpstein Bakery & Coffee Shop
Where: 5027 NE 42nd Ave Portland OR 97218
Phone: 971-279-2746
misszumstein.com
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe
What: Great food, a full bar and two dog-friendly outdoor dining areas.
Where: 1438 NE Alberta St Portland OR 97211
Phone: 503-288-6966
tinshedgardencafe.com
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Vita Cafe
What: Serving primarily vegetarian and vegan fare with some free range, all natural meats and eggs.
Where: 3023 NE Alberta Portland OR 97211
Phone: 503-335-8233
vita-cafe.com
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Yakuza Lounge
What: Upscale Japanese eatery with a kids happy hour Wed., Thurs., Sun. from 5-6 pm.
Where: 5411 NE 30th Ave Portland OR 97211
Phone: 503-450-0893
yakuzalounge.com
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NW Portland
Munchkin Playland
What: Coffee, pastries, pizza and a play area for kids. Voted a Family Favorite in Metro Parent’s 2012 Readers’ Survey.
Where: 18335 NW West Union Rd Portland OR 97229
Phone: 503-533-5438
munchkinplayland.com
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Playdate PDX
What: Cafe featuring a 7,500 sq. ft. indoor play structure, food, wine, beer, free Wi-Fi and more.
Where: 1434 NW 17th Ave Portland OR 97209
Phone: 503-227-7529
playdatepdx.com
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Gresham
Bella Cupcakes
Where: 101 N Main Ave Gresham OR 97030
Phone: 503-512-7871
bellacupcake.net
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iCandy
Where: 312 N Main Ave Gresham OR 97030
Phone: 503-912-3263
icandygresham.com
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Milwaukie
Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.
What: Breakfast and lunch at the company visitor center and store. Stock up on grains and other groceries before you leave.
Where: 5000 SE International Way Milwaukie OR 97022
Phone: 503-607-6455
bobsredmill.com
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Liz’s Creative Cafe
Where: 9401 SE 32nd Ave Milwaukie OR 97222
Phone: 503-303-4697
lizredesigned.com
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Beaverton / Hillsboro / Tigard
PIETRO’S PIZZA & PIRATE ADVENTURE
Pietro’s Pizza has been a Northwest family favorite since 1957. Our menu features Pietro’s famous original then crust pizza and much more. Pietro’s is the perfect place for your next birthday party or family gathering. Great Food & Beverages combined with great Fun & Games will make Pietro’s a hit with the entire group. Milwaukie, Beaverton, Salem & Hood River
Learn more…
Where: 13281 SW Canyon Rd Beaverton OR 97005
Phone: 503-536-7600
Additional Locations:
10300 SE Main St Milwaukie, OR 97222; 503-659-7770
Email: beaverton@pietrosrestaurants.com
pietrosrestaurants.com
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Burgerville
What: Northwest chain showcases local ingredients including Tillamook cheese, Walla Walla onions, regional berries and Oregon Country Beef.
Where: Multiple Locations
burgerville.com
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Max’s Fanno Creek Brew Pub
What: Family-friendly brew pub with a play area for little ones and Wii, Xbox and PlayStation for older kids.
Where: 12562 SW Main St Tigard OR 97223
Phone: 503-624-9400
maxsfannocreek.com
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Out of this World Pizza and Play
What: Voted a Family Favorite in Metro Parent’s 2012 Readers’ Survey.
Where: 6255 NW Century Bl Hillsboro OR 97124
Phone: 503-629-8700
outofthisworld.net
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Lake Oswego / West Linn
Lake Oswego Ice Creamery and Restaurant
What: Hearty burgers, soups, and basic diner fare served in an old-fashioned soda fountain atmosphere.
Where: 37 A Ave Lake Oswego OR 97034
Phone: 503-636-4933
lakeoswegoicecreameryandrestaurant.com
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Vancouver & SW Washington
Dizzy Castle
What: Café with giant, multi-level play area including a castle, pirate ship and more. Separate play area for toddlers.
Where: 11606 NE 66th St Vancouver WA 98662
Phone: 360-885-7529
dizzycastle.com
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Joe’s Crab Shack
What: Waterfront dining, huge pots of food perfect for sharing, and dancing servers. The kids’ menu features non-seafood options.
Where: 101 E Columbia Way Vancouver OR 98661
Phone: 360-693-9211
joescrabshack.com
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