So, your parents are dropping you off for the year and you need to impress them with your sauve knowledge of Portland dining that is not the Pub at the End of the Universe or food stamps Papa Murphy’s pizza. Here are some places to think about.
1) SubRosa
2601 SE Clinton St
(503) 233-1955
http://www.subrosapdx.com
Italian
This place is small but good and doesn’t tend to get super crowded. They’re also open for brunch on the weekends with homemade jam and bread from Little T American Bakery just down the street!
2) Sanborn’s
3200 SE Milwaukie Ave
(503) 963-8000
http://www.sanbornsbreakfast.com
Breakfast
Speaking of brunch, Sanborn’s is an excellent little spot. It’s got a Portland hip vibe but classed up a bit. Like if Toast took a bubble bath and put on a new sweater. They’ve got awesome pancakes as well as build-your-own breakfast burritos and scrambles.
3) Bay Leaf
4768 SE Division St
(503) 232-7058
http://www.bayleafvegetarian.com
Vegetarian
This is the calmest restaurant I’ve ever been to. It’s like being in a tea house (which it kind of is) but everyone is drinking chamomile. The food is great and if you’re a vegetarian, it’s like being a kid in a candy store since the entire menu is available. Meat eaters won’t be upset though, the dishes are classic, filling, and use great basic ingredients (no weird meat-substitutes).
4) Papa Haydn
5829 SE Milwaukie Ave
(503) 232-9440
http://www.papahaydn.com
Despite this being a classic Portland favorite, I didn’t even realize until last month that Papa Haydn serves actual food and not just giant cake. The desserts are epic so make sure you save room after dinner or stop in just for the sweets.
5) Pegasus Delivery
(503) 880-4955
http://www.pegasusdeliveryportland.com/
Tired of driving all over Portland? Stay on campus and have a picnic courtesy of Pegasus Delivery! Call them up and all your local food cart favorites will be delivered straight to your door via seafoam green scooter. The best part is this business is owned and run by a Reed alum!
