Portland is a place where you can easily gain weight with very few problems. Don’t miss:
Voodoo Doughnuts: The famous gourmet doughnut shop in Portland that is not to be missed. Just be prepared for the long lines. The original is located at 22 SW Third in downtown Portland while the second is at 1501 NE Davis. Their doughnuts “may contain eggs, milk and dairy products, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, voodoo magic and soy.” The have a huge selection to choose from! You can see people carrying their large pink boxes all over downtown.
Salt & Straw: For the best in ice cream, run fast to Salt & Straw. They bill themselves as Portland’s “farm-to-cone” ice cream shop. It is handmade in small batches with the best local, sustainable and organic ingredients. They partner with top local chefs to come up with the most unique flavors. You might find Loaded Baked Potato, Sweet Corn, Hawaiian PB&J, Coffee & Bourbon, Sea Salt Carmel Ribbon, Honey Balsamic Strawberry with Cracker Pepper or Freckled Woodblock Chocolate. You can find locations at 3345 SE Division, 2035 NE Alberta and 838 NW 23rd. These are some of the best restaurant streets, so save room for dessert!