Day-by-day eating plans for Portland. weekend classics, family routes, vegan plans, on-a-budget editions.

Day-by-day plans

Portland weekend: the carts, the coffee and the chef rooms ★ 4.7

First-time visitor, two days2 days

A weekend built around the food carts, the third-wave coffee that started here and one chef-driven dinner. Voodoo by 10am, Pok Pok's old building by night.

  1. Day 1: Saturday: PSU market, cart pod, Thai BBQ dinner

  2. Day 2: Sunday: doughnut chai, Division browse, Le Pigeon dinner

Portland cart and coffee day ★ 4.6

Returning visitor, one day, walking1 day

A single day mapped to the food carts and roasteries that put Portland on the map. Start with espresso, end with Thai BBQ, all under $80.

  1. Day 1: Saturday: Heart, Bing Mi, Prost, OK Chicken

Portland and Willamette Valley wine day ★ 4.5

Wine traveller, one full day1 day

A day that pairs Portland natural-wine rooms to a Willamette Valley afternoon. Drive south at 11:00, back in the city by 19:00 for one more bar.

  1. Day 1: Friday: Willamette tastings then Portland wine bars

Itineraries in Portland, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Portland?

Peak food season in Portland is year-round.

What time do people eat in Portland?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Portland?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Portland?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Portland rewards trust.

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