Best Places on Stark Street in Montavilla

Sicilian Deli

With a menu full of delicious dishes like chicken wings, a braised pork shank sandwich, and a rib eye – – not to mention tons of cocktails & beer – – you will always want to return to their delicious treats and friendly service.

International Grocery

New American Restaurant

Brewery

Drink a glass of Pinot noir from the Basque region of Spain, Austria, or the Pacific North West.

Lebanese Cuisine

Miyamoto is one of the favorite sushi spots of Portland locals because of their dishes that are well-priced, delectable, and their accompaniment of friendly service which solidifies the entire experience as absolutely wonderful.

Theater

Farmers’ market

In a word, the Bipartisan Café was built and has evolved around our belief in Community. Within the café, their strength has always been working with people to try to create a place where they can get along on a real level, a place where everyone’s best and worst qualities are dealt with in a realistic, easy-going way.

Welcome to Hungry Heart. They’re a warm, friendly, community-minded bakery + coffee shop in the wonderful Montavilla neighborhood. Their belief in using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients has been a part of their mission since the beginning, and they apply it to all that they serve.

Beanstalk hosts several adorable children’s items from accessories, swimwear, toys, and more! Enjoy browsing with your young one while you can find unique styles for the best price. This shop is the most friendly and fun spot for everyone.

When you roll your bike into our shop for service, they will put your bike in a work stand, and inspect your bike together. Rush service is available for everyone– commuters, racers, BMXers, tourists and even strollers.

They have spacious studios, dressing rooms, sound-proof music rooms, and waiting room with free Wifi, which provide a beautiful setting for their programs. They are constantly improving programming, facilities and opportunities for students and the community.

The Observatory does elegant dinners, quick lunches, inventive happy hour snacks, delicious cocktails, and amazing desserts. The Observatory also features rotating seasonal soups and specials.

Their beers are balanced, intriguing and bursting with flavor and aroma. They’re not shy when it comes to experimenting with techniques and ingredients. They also source their hops locally whenever possible to maintain the highest quality product.

It has a campy, relaxing atmosphere, and it is very clean and well-cared for. The surroundings look like they were designed for ultimate relaxation, and the experience makes this certain and an enjoyable time.

They are dedicated to providing quality products and services to assist you in discovering your own self-power, authenticity and value. They honor all life paths and are here to assist you on your journey. Their vision is to help provide a nurturing, healing environment for you.

The Lucky Mermaid Tattoo has a full custom tattoo studio nestled at the northeast foot of Mt Tabor in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland Oregon. They offer full custom tattoo work, local art, jewelry and gifts.

After layers of pink and blue paint, and a wall of customers, their storefront shop was born! Where cravings are welcomed, no creation is impossible, and having a treat in the heart of PDX is a must!

After layers of pink and blue paint, and a wall of customers, their storefront shop was born! Where cravings are welcomed, no creation is impossible, and having a treat in the heart of PDX is a must!

Roscoe’s is a fun drinking spot with friendly service and a vintage atmosphere. This place will take you back to a time where there were little worries and there was lots of fun. Enjoy sipping on various drinks while out with a good crowd.

Stop by Flying Pie Pizzeria to completely customize your own, unique creation starting with the size, dough, and crust and adding your favorite, delicious toppings to enjoy the best pizza imaginable, literally!

They are a fun, friendly, neighborhood bar located in the historic Montavilla district of southeast Portland. Established in 2006, we have a cozy atmosphere and good drinks. Come enjoy their full bar and listen to great local, live music every weekend where there’s never a cover charge.

Thatcher’s has weekly promotions of different microbrews and spirits make for a fun atmosphere, especially on Fridays and Saturdays. They also have specials every day and a great happy hour menu between 4-7 daily.

If you need great work from a very talented, customer service oriented and friendly stringed instrument luthier/technician, get it done here! Portland Guitar Repair hosts the best service and most friendly atmosphere.

With well over 100 dealer spaces, Monticello is so much more than your typical antique store. Everyone loves to visit this unique treasure trove in Portland, Oregon. Explore their Furniture and Salvage Garden Showrooms. With new merchandise arriving daily, five special events yearly, and an in-house cafe, Monticello is truly an inspirational destination.

Wink Vintage supports authentic clothing from different, more ancient eras of style. Change up your wardrobe in a unique, fun way by visiting their Instagram, website, or location in Portland for a joy-filled experience.

They’ve got your beer needs covered! Both taproom locations will sell bottles, cases, and 1/6th barrels to go. For the best brew at the largest size, this is the perfect place for you. They appreciate all support, and their friendly service shows this.

Everything here is designed by female identifying artists from across the US. They have tees, baby clothes, bags, pouches, and outerwear. They are designed to let you share your Plant Person Pride!

Downright Awesome Vegan Pizzas

They are a modern neighborhood hair salon operating under the following core values and principles, centered around the knowledge that sometimes getting your hair done is the only self-care practiced; they take that very seriously. Their features, products, and shop construction have all been carefully curated with an awareness that their existence has an impact on our environment, both locally and in the larger global context.

When the founder of Fressen Bakery was in the States for about a year (from Germany), he realized over a morning scone and cup of coffee how much he missed the breads, pretzels, and pastries of his homeland. Taking matters into his own hands, he leaned on his training in the German baking guild and raided his mom’s cookbooks. After years selling at farmer’s markets and to local restaurants and stores, the first Fressen cafe was opened in 2012 and has been providing the community with delicious desserts ever since.

They offer perfectly crafted artisan coffee for the coffee lover’s ideal beverage. They provide freshly roasted beans as well as their delectable drinks and fun vibes. Couple one of their drinks with their waffle, and you’re set.

This place is a must-try. You’ll be greeted by the friendly staff and unique décor, where you will choose from a diverse array of delicious food options that will make your mouth water. The anjera, rice, and stewed vegetables are a fan favourite.

Tiger’s Den Vintage features everything you need from dresses, jumpsuits, tops, sweaters, bottoms, outerwear, shoes, jewelry, accessories, swimwear, and more! It is the perfect one-stop-shop for all of your closet needs.

Fresh. Authentic. Delicious. This is what you can expect when you come to The HOB pdx. Their goal is to bring authentic Vietnamese cooking to our customers at an affordable price, without sacrificing quality. From daily fresh bread deliveries, to preparing their own meats, they are able to ensure that you are getting their very best, every time.

The vibe has been described as hanging out at the bartender’s house with other friendly folks and great varieties of beer. This laid-back joint with musical instruments will get your heart racing and filled with happiness.

This is a wonderful little gem. It is a small establishment with homemade soups and other foods that are fantastic and delicious such as the canh bun, crab paste-enriched broth, watercress, flash-fried tofu cubes, and crab cake.

Asian Grocery Store

Hanoi Kitchen features a variety of delicious dishes that make you want to try everything you see on their menu such as the crispy bean bowl or the pho beef noodle soup. Find their friendly service and happy atmosphere as soon as you can.

Since 1992, the Van family is committed to serving delicious quality Vietnamese food and products with prompt, professional, friendly, and courteous service in a clean, comfortable maintained restaurant. They use the best ingredients and natural meats and produce, locally grown when possible.

This is a favourite Mexican food spot in Portland. This is conveniently located in a beautiful neck of Portland, and hosts delicious tacos, burritos, tamales, menido, and quesadillas. You must go here for a delectable treat.

APANO was founded in 1996 with significant support from the Immigrant Refugee Community Organization in Multnomah County under the principle that we are stronger together, and that our communities would benefit from more coordinated leadership particularly in areas of public policy advocacy.

Mojo Crepes is incredible and named after the growth agent for its delicious crepes available to all. They are so friendly, and their illustrations are adorable. Enjoy one or a few crepes as you stare at the adorable art and have a happy tummy.

Chinese Restaurant

The staff is very friendly and helpful in finding you exactly what you need at this busy market with so many wonderful options you will want to spend so much time perusing the shelves and stops. Enjoy and try something new!

Large forested park covering an extinct volcano with tennis courts, a playground & 360-degree views.

The park hours are 5:00am to midnight for the public to enjoy its open, beautiful, relaxing scenery for all ages. The playground is exciting and incredibly fun. The park also features gentle tree cover for those looking to get fresh air and some shade.

Portland Nursery has everything you need to make your home and garden your favorite destination—from trees and shrubs, to bonsai, houseplants, perennials, natives, annuals, grasses, herbs and seeds—plus all a gardener needs for healthy, happy plants including potting soil and amendments, tools, furniture and pottery.

Built in the 1920s, the original building consisted of the gymnasium and the outdoor pool. When the pool was open during the summer, the gym was divided down the middle with floor-to-ceiling wood walls and used as locker rooms. These facilities are exciting for all visitors.