Northwest District

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About this Neighborhood

Dense, walkable, and served by the Portland Streetcar, the Northwest District packs craftsman houses and old apartments tight against a deep commercial spine, 59 restaurants and 19 coffee shops averaging 4.8. Yelp's crowd rates it 4.8, with Ovation Coffee & Tea, Gastro Mania, and Bibim among the standouts. Foursquare's regulars sketch a refined food culture: Italian and French kitchens, cocktail and wine bars, a brewery, and breakfast spots. Six groceries and a handful of gyms keep daily life close. It's one of Portland's most livable, cafe-saturated neighborhoods, with transit that connects it straight to the Pearl and downtown.