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Your plan to visit one of the best bakeries & one of the most unique cafes in Portland! 

Here's your plan for enjoying pastries at Twisted Patisserie, then coffee at Porsche Studio

Coffee, Croissants, & Cars ☕️🥐🏎️

Visit Twisted Croissant & Patisserie in Portland for a delightful choice of pastries like the must-try raspberry rose cruffin at this bright and airy bakery.

Bakery Visit

✅ Before you go
• Consider taking public transportation to avoid having to find parking - there’s a streetcar stop (NS line) right out front!

💪 Pro tips
• Highly recommend the raspberry rose cruffin! 

Sweet treat yourself @ Twisted Patisserie 

At Porsche Studio Portland, savor unique beverages while surrounded by luxury cars, even without making a purchase. Indulge in the highly recommended matcha amidst sleek automotive designs.

Cafe & Cars

💪 Pro tips
• Don’t feel like you have to get a drink if you just wanna enjoy the space, anyone is welcome!
• But if you do get a drink - I highly recommend the matcha 🍵 

Caffeinate & enjoy the cars @ Porsche Studio 

and there's a ton of different pastries to pick from.

I always go for the raspberry rose cruffin,

but I truly don't think you can go wrong here.

This is your sweet treat before headed to another cafe down the road to caffeinate.

and so upscale while still being super welcoming.

It's such a unique experience getting to just hang around such beautiful cars,

simulator where you could build your dream Porsche,

Everyone is also fully welcome to just look at the cars,

Save this for the next time you want a unique few hours in the Pearl!

Enjoy some happy hour apps in the Montavilla area and then take a stroll through one of Portland’s largest park to catch the sunset!

Here's your plan for enjoying happy hour apps at Thatchers followed by a sunset at Mt. Tabor Park

Weekday Happy Hour🍹+ Golden Hour 🌅 in SE 

At Thatchers in Montavilla, Portland, enjoy happy hour specialties like poppers and cauliflower bites as well as Taco Thursdays deals.

Happy Hour Dining

✅ Before you go
• They offer deals for Taco Thursdays
• They only offer ground beef tacos for Taco Thursdays 
• They are known for their Philly cheesesteaks 

💪 Pro tip
• Happy Hour deals on the menu have an “HH” in front of the menu item. 
• We ordered the poppers, cauli bites, soft tacos, and hard shell tacos 
• They offer weekly tequila specials 

Enjoy apps at Thatchers 

Enjoy a picturesque sunset at Mt. Tabor Park in Portland, complete with trails, grassy picnic areas, and limited parking.

Sunset Watching

✅ Before you go
• Street Parking and Parking lot access are available but limited. 
• There are 3 trails that go through Mount Tabor https://www.taborfriends.org/maps
• There are mosquitoes! If you’re prone to getting bug bites, bring bug spray 
• Plenty of grassy areas, bring a picnic blanket to hang out on

💪 Pro tips
• To park near the summit, drive down Mt. Tabor 
• To park near the reservoir, drive down SE Salmon Way or SE Reservoir Loop Dr

Catch the Sunset at Mt. Tabor Park

Here's a weekday itinerary to enjoy some time outside.

We'll get some cheap eats at a chill dive bar and then

catch the sunset at one of the largest parks in Southeast Portland.

So we're heading to the Montavilla area to check out Thatcher's for happy hour.

but most of their items are around $6 so I got the poppers and the cauliflower bites.

Because they have deals for Taco Thursdays.

We then headed over to Mount Tabor Park to catch the sunset.

The park is built on an extinct volcano and has a few trails you can walk on.

We initially headed to the summit where you're encapsulated by the

trees and it feels like you're away from the city.

Another favorite spot of the park is the reservoir.

I love looking into the reflection of the water and

you can see the city skyline in the distance.

So grab a friend and make the most of a weekday evening with good bites, 

and a little adventure in Southeast Portland.

Sip and savor some delicious beer and food here! It’s a great spot to hang out and unwind. They’ve also got fun events going on throughout the year. Cheers! 🍻 

Cheers to Level Beer 🍻 

At Level Beer in Argay, Portland, enjoy a wide selection of beers and expert advice from knowledgeable bartenders. Perfect for trying new brews!

Beer Tasting

💪 Pro tips
• The bartenders know their beer so don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions and try new things! 

Grab a beer

At Level Beer in Portland, you can indulge in a variety of food from different trucks, including a must-try dessert truck. Come hungry and enjoy!

Food Trucks Dining

✅ Before you go
• Come hungry! There are food trucks with lots of options! 

💪 Pro tips
• Don’t miss out on the dessert truck! 

Grab some food

They've got great flavors and have something on the menu for everyone.

and my husband likes more hoppy and bitter flavors,

and we both found something we really enjoyed.

Then we raced over to the food carts and grabbed a ton of different options.

We also loved the ambience created in the seating area.

of different events going on throughout the month.

It’s wildflower season! And you gotta check out the Mosier Plateau trail. This 3 mile hike is located just past Hood River, about an hour away from Portland.

Hike with Wildflowers along Mosier Plateau 🌼

Explore Mosier Plateau Trail for a scenic 3-mile hike featuring wildflowers, a waterfall, and stunning views over the Columbia River. Ideal for spring outings when wildflowers bloom.

Hiking

✅ Before you go
• Bring something to cover your ears as the top of the trail can be very windy.
• During the busy seasons, parking can be tough. There is a lot close to the trailhead, but a lot of people also park along the side of the road. Just be sure you aren’t blocking any roadways when parking.

💪 Pro tips
• Hit up Hood River after for some good food!

Mosier Plateau Trail

It's wildflower season and you've got to check out the Mosier Plateau Trail.

This 3 mile hike is located just past Hood River,

you'll find a picturesque waterfall waiting for you.

It's a great start and a motivator to the top!

but maybe not as much as you'll see in this video.

I did love watching the grass and flowers blow in the wind

I've been on a few wildflower hikes in this area,

but the view at the top of this trail is the best hands down.

The overlook towards the Columbia River is definitely worth the climb,

there's a small path to keep going for another 0.5 mile or so,

or you can call it the halfway point and start your trek back.

If you're looking to see the spring wildflowers

with an added sprinkle of waterfalls and gorgeous views,

as they are in full bloom through May and June.

Take some time to enjoy the spring season in Oregon!

Cafe and restaurant daytime DJ sets are popping up around Portland, so check out this group who organizes these events! 


Here's your plan for enjoying a vibrant brunch with DJ sets and flavorful Vietnamese coffee

Spins, sips, and brunch pop-up ☕️🎶

Enjoy a vibrant DJ brunch with strong Vietnamese coffee and Asian fusion dishes at Prime Tap House during the annual event hosted by How Sweet.

Brunch DJ Event

✅ Before you go
• check out How Sweet Instagram page for future pop-up events https://www.instagram.com/howsweet.pdx?igsh=MWpqZzdpNDJhZGZneg==
• Saigonesso sells their coffee drinks at Ding Ting https://www.instagram.com/saigonesso?igsh=ZHl3c2k3eTVibjdl
• Prime Tap House only serves brunch once a year, on regular days they are a brewery & wings restaurant https://www.instagram.com/primetaphouse?igsh=NnF5aW5sdzBnd3Ex

💪 Pro tip
• If How Sweet is hosting a cafe or brunch event, it will be PACKED, so get there at opening or expect a wait

Turn up & Sunny Side Up with How Sweet at Prime Tap House

Prime Tap House hosted their annual brunch event,

and they partnered with How Sweet and Saigonesso

This was the line for Saigonesso within 30 minutes of opening,

but it was worth the wait because their coffee was so strong and flavorful.

they were serving Asian fusion dishes and my friends and I got one of everything.

My favorite dish was the mango sticky rice French toast,

Nothing brings the community together like good food and good music,

so be on the lookout for more events that will be hosted by How Sweet in the future.