Dave H: Free samples, music, and an assortment of Portland's best foods. What more could you ask for?
Cooper Smith: Don't be distracted by the fruit and veggies - head straight to the back and find Pine State Biscuits. Grab yourself a Reggie biscuit sandwich :: chicken, bacon & cheese topped with gravy
Ian Lomax: It's a market, not a tourist attraction. Don't just look, buy some tasty food!
6. Salt & Straw
9.0
2035 NE Alberta St (btwn NE 20th & NE 21st Ave), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 169 tips and reviews
Robert Leary: As many free samples as you want? Yes please! Get here early on days when its not sunny or the weekend and you won't have to wait in the insane line.
Ben Horten: The wildflower honey with ricotta walnut lace cookies is a treat, and the almond brittle with salted ganache is to die for. Get it in a waffle cone!!
Mike: The strawberry, balsamic, and pepper rulez.
Ashley W: Free samples of all teas. Try the Spring Blossom oolong if it's in stock. Fantastic flavor and up to 6 steepings.
Joakim: Amazing tea selection - take a sniff of the available selection, then ask for a taste at the counter. They'll brew up a sample and tell you about the tea, and even suggest others to try
Eric Scott: Wonderful tea shop. The yellow mu dan is one of the coolest things I've tasted in a while. Great locally made ceramics as well. Oh, to-go cups are all the same price--pick something fancy!
8. North 45 Pub
7.4
517 NW 21st Ave (btw NW Glisan & Hoyt), Portland, OR
Whisky Bar · 20 tips and reviews
Daryle Maddock: Brew Hog every Thursday through 4/7/11. Free samples and $3 pints, a different brewer each week!
Noland Bell: Great patio area, very good happy hour offerings, VERY solid Belgian beer list & great service even when busy.
Stacy: Order the mussels. Divine!
9. Salt & Straw
9.2
838 NW 23rd Ave (at NW Kearney St), Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 282 tips and reviews
Ravi Mongia: Get ya free sample on but know the best flavors are Almond Brittle, Coconut, and Sea Salt.
Lena Kidd: Try every flavor --- they are very nice. My favorites are honey lavender and pear blue cheese.
GQ Magazine: Most fantastic flavor: Honey Balsamic Strawberry with Cracked Pepper. Whoa!
Rachel Orr: Become a rogue nation member for free and get 25% off your order. 2nd time here and received a free sample of beer upon arrival! Can't complain :)
Bebo González: This Brewery has one of the best fine craft selection of them all! I saw them starting with just a few types of brews back in 2004, now they are huge! Kudos!!
Gary A Hanson: hops is the men's room, barley is the women"s