Tusk is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

1. Tusk

8.7
2448 E Burnside St (btwn 24th & 26th), Portland, OR
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Melissa L.Melissa Lim: The vegetables are the main attraction at this light, bright and welcoming restaurant. Great food and great service.

Kelsey G.Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling: So bright and beautiful- delicious too!

olivier P.olivier PEYRE: Favorite dinner experience in Portland. Get the tasting menu, and come hungry! It reminded me a bit of Kismet in LA.

Coava Coffee is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

2. Coava Coffee

9.0
2631 SE Hawthorne Blvd (27th), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews

cami j.cami j.: the space is open, bright and beautiful, the baristas are friendly and the coffee is amazing. loved the drip options, and the espresso is delicious.

Jewel M.Jewel Mlnarik: Love this as a place to work from. Cozy in the winter with a fireplace and you can bring coffee next door to Prettyman's. Read more.

Scot O.Scot Olsen: Far more inviting space than its inner-SE kin. Pastries are on point and the space begs to be lounged in. Great for a pre-movie coffee if you're headed to Cinemagic.

Caffè Umbria is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

3. Caffè Umbria

8.0
710 SW Madison St (SW Broadway), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 3 tips and reviews

Libby K.Libby King: This is a cute shop with a bright and airy atmosphere and great espresso drinks. They also have light lunch offerings and pastries if you need a snack.

Dan K.Dan Klimke: Great location to people watch and convenient for any downtown workers near the park blocks

Sudhakar V.Sudhakar Velusamy: Nice location and good coffee

Nossa Familia Coffee is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

4. Nossa Familia Coffee

8.3
811 NW 13th ave (at NW Johnson St), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · Pearl · 25 tips and reviews

John H.John Hyland: Best espresso in Portland, especially if you like a bright, citrusy style of espresso.

Constance P.Constance Pappas: Best coffee. Ever! Everything is spectacular and their mocha, hot chocolate and Americano are good enough to transport you to other worlds. Sit. Enjoy every drop.

Kevin R.Kevin Reevers: They have a standard blend (at the time named full cycle) and it's a wonderfully balance everyday. Then they have a rotational of a single origin.

Good Earth Cafe is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

5. Good Earth Cafe

7.7
1136 SW 3rd Ave (3rd and Madison), Portland, OR
Breakfast Spot · 19 tips and reviews

Oge M.Oge Marques: Don't miss it! Bright, inviting, impeccably clean dining area, carefully selected ingredients, delicious food, locally roasted coffee, courteous service.

HopeHope: Perfectly steamed milk in this latte! Great service, ideal portions, tasty food!!! Reasonably priced :)

Joe C.Joe Collins: Best people work here! The food and service is top notch!

Casa Zoraya is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

6. Casa Zoraya

7.4
841 N Lombard St, Portland, OR
Peruvian Restaurant · 1 tip

Melissa L.Melissa Lim: Fresh and bright flavors! Ceviches are unique and delicious. Great customer service.

Caffè Umbria is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

7. Caffè Umbria

8.1
303 NW 12th Ave (at NW Everett St), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 43 tips and reviews

Jada S.Jada S: delicious lavender latte, free wifi, bright and chic interior, definitely stay and enjoy your coffee

TaniaTania: Warming atmosphere! Great coffee au lait, they serve with a tiny piece of good dark choco👌🏻 recommend in Portland!

Hannah H.Hannah Harris: Real Italian place with the best coffee and pastries around! The cappuccino is delicious and the real Italian cakes and pastries are amazing. If you live nearby you have to check this place out.

Coava Coffee Roasters Cafe is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

8. Coava Coffee Roasters Cafe

9.3
1300 SE Grand Ave (Main), Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 123 tips and reviews

cami j.cami j.: delicious espresso, beautiful bright space.

Bruno M.Bruno Marinho: Had the best espresso shot in the city! Would definitely go back!

TuckerTucker: Good god, this place never disappoints.

KIVA TEA | CAFE  | SPA is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

9. KIVA TEA | CAFE | SPA

8.7
1533 NW 24th Ave (NW Raleigh St), Portland, OR
Spa · Northwest District · 3 tips and reviews

Kristina C.Kristina Cashman: Lavender latte!!! Amazing vibe. Very sweet nice people work here

Barbara F.Barbara Finnerty: Hot Stone! Relax & enjoy!

Sadie E.Sadie Evans: If your up sitting and relaxing grab a chai. You will NOT be disappointed!

The Portland Wine Bar and Winery is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

10. The Portland Wine Bar and Winery

8.5
526 SW Yamhill St (6th Avenue), Portland, OR
Wine Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Pach R.Pach Reed: Great wine selection, the staff is well informed and the owner even makes his own wine.

Chris W.Chris Weber: Joe is the best!!! Come in for a great Pinot or a crisp White!

Brianne L.Brianne L: Guava wine! Try it...

New Deal Distillery is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

11. New Deal Distillery

8.9
900 SE Salmon St (at SE Main St), Portland, OR
Distillery · 12 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Waleke: Gin no 1! Also the ginger liqueur is a great sipper for cold weather.

Kimmy o.Kimmy of AfterGlobe: Taste them all! Buy the Mud Puddle.

Ryan T.Ryan Thompson: Incredible. Picked up Hot Monkey and No. 1

Bai Yok Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

12. Bai Yok Thai Cuisine

7.1
150 NE 82nd Ave (at NE Davis St), Portland, OR
Thai Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Rebecca F.Rebecca F.: Ample off-street parking to the south of this bright pink house, shared lot with Aamco.

KatyaKatya: The pad phet with beef is amazing, and the whole crispy fish is even better!

Chris C.Chris Cooper: Pad Thai and red curry are great. Better for take out.

The Tao of Tea is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

13. The Tao of Tea

9.0
3430 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR
Tea Room · 21 tips and reviews

ErinErin: Order several of the starters to share--try the yam w/ cilantro & lime, dumplings, paneer, & end with mochi ice cream! Everything is wonderful!

Steve K.Steve K: Awesome place for reading / writing / studying with an amazing selection of tea and snacks.

Rebecca G.Rebecca Gulbranson: Wonderful tea awaits you here. :-)

Luce is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

14. Luce

8.8
2138 E Burnside St (at SE 22nd Ave), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Tyler D.Tyler Darnell: Fantastic. Lovely atmosphere. Courteous waitress. I highly recommend the coffee with your dessert.

Stephen K.Stephen Koch: Put your name in and then go over to June for a few cocktails. It's worth the wait.

Monty W.Monty Williams: Best stuffed trout ever.

Portland Roasting is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Portland.

15. Portland Roasting

8.1
340 SE 7th Ave, Portland, OR
Coffee Shop · 6 tips and reviews

Nathanael M.Nathanael May: The drip coffee is awesome. They also pour a wonderful cortado.

Stephanie B.Stephanie Backus: Great coffee! Great people! This company does good things for the world.

Mark S.Mark Stell: Great coffee and baked goods in a really beautiful cafe