Petrich General Store

23915 SW Scholls Ferry Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Kim K. writes: Petrich's is a historical landmark in the Scholl's area, it's been there is some form over 100 years.  It is a good place to stop for road food on your way to Newberg or the beach, although it's right in my neighborhood.  It is a grocery store / gas…

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

955 SW Oak St
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Todd P. writes: You want a thick frosty?

Reduced to 4 stars because it is under new management, and quality has slipped. I hope they will realize their folly before they turn it into just another Wendys.

It appears that the chain has revamped their menu. Now…

Kathy's Knit Korner

343 E Main St
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Susie I. writes: Lots of yarn to choose from and great prices.  No knitting snobbery here, just friendly atmosphere and good information.

Beauty First Tanasbourne

2230 NW Allie Ave
Bldg 600
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Catie L. writes: Every time I ask one of my co-workers who did their hair--because it looks fabulous.  They always tell me "Cindy Lee over at Beauty First."  Since I've been thinking about getting my hair colored with some fun Spring/Summer tones, and I'm a little…

Vino 100

2092 NW Stucki Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Catie L. writes: A smile, a sample, and 100 fabulous wines and champagnes  for $25 and under await you at Vino 100.  They have a fun array of gifts, cheeses, and wine accessories to choose from as well.  The owner, a most humble wine enthusiast greeted us with five…

Pizza Schmizza

891 NE 25th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124

John C. writes: I would have to compare this to the McMenamin's to know for sure, but this may be the best pizza in Hillsboro.  One of the best I've had ever; they have signature pies, the service is great - they don't do delivery.  Only thing keeping the fifth star…

Banana Republic

2070 NW Allie Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124

A C. writes: By far, the best Banana Republic I've been too. Every time I go home to visit my parents, I end up having to take another suitcase back to California because of this BR.

Unlike the one in San Jose, they're clean and organized, clothes are nicely…

LA Fitness

21970 NW Imbrie Drive
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Catie L. writes: My boyfriend works out here and has gotten GREAT results with their trainers, so I thought I'd check it out.  From the minute I walked in the door I've had a great experience here.  During the original sales pitch they gave me a great membership…

Qdoba Mexican Grill

2288 NW Allie Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Kyra R. writes: 3 words...Chips and Queso...thats a wrap! The chips have a lil'  tang to them & with the queso, you can't go wrong! This place is similiar to Chipotle, but if they were side by side...I'm headed to Qdoba. Besides the chips and queso, I had the naked…

Noodles & Company

7216 NE Cornell Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Angie S. writes: I usually never rate chain restaurants, but this location deserves some love for sure.

I'll be honest, the food itself is, "eh?" but the service of this particular store blows me away. Here's the story:

Me and my hubby meet up for lunch. We choose…

Burgerville USA

2401 NE Cornell Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Mrs. Y. writes: While it's sad that there is no In 'N Out Burger up here, we think we've found a suitable replacement.  The burgers taste great and the Yukon gold fries (a seasonal item) are fantastic without ketchup.  I've tried both the Chocolate Hazelnut…

El Paraiso

2401 NE Cornell Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Georgia M. writes: Excellent food, low prices-- especially if you like tacos!  I usually just get two tacos and a soda, which rounds up to something like $5 or $6-- almost as cheap as McDonalds and waaaay better!  Also, their flan is excellent when they have it!

Swagath

1340 NE Orenco Station Pkwy
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Catie L. writes: My boyfriend and I stopped by here for lunch one afternoon because I've been dying to check it out.  I had a wonderful experience and could not stop vocalizing my delight with "yumms" and "mmms".    The curry soup was divine, and their quality and…

India Palace

2401 NE Cornell Rd Ste Q
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Kirin J. writes: I give it a 5 for the buffet, but only a 3 for the dinner service.  I'm not an expert of Indian food, but this place has a great buffet.  I've probably been at least 5 times in the last 6 months.  It gets pretty busy during lunch, so it can't be too…

Fred Meyer

3300 Portland Rd
Newberg, OR 97132

Rolf S. writes: I remember when this store opened, it was so new, and so fresh. My friend's mom gave us a ride in so that we could attend the grand opening where they were giving away prizes and cakes and pies. Every few minutes they would announce that it was time…

Bi-Mart

2900 Haworth Ave
Newberg, OR 97132

Rolf S. writes: If you've never been to a Bi-Mart, you really need to go. Bearing no resemblance to Wal-Mart, Bi-Mart claims their main focuses are: "photo, housewares, sporting goods, automotive, hardware, health & beauty, toys, clothing/shoes, beer/food/wine, and…

Ixtapa Restaurant

307 E 1st St
Newberg, OR 97132

Tabitha R. writes: when coming back from our  weekend in the OR wine country, hubby and I happened upon this little hole in the wall mexican joint. a little skeered cuz it didn't have the fanciest of facades ... and very much more in the mood for a "sammich" (direct…

Pho Ty

16068 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd
Sherwood, OR 97140

Courtney W. writes: Good times to be had at Pho Ty!

Unlike other Pho restaurants I have been to though,
the service is on the slow side, definitely.
They're understaffed - which was surprising
because the place was at least 3/4 full on a Monday afternoon ...

It's a smaller…

Regal Cinemas Sherwood 10

15995 SW Tualatin Sherwood Rd
Sherwood, OR 97140

Ian K. writes: They've a bunch of movie screen where they show movies.

Though The Hulk offended my sensibilities, the theater itself was spacious and had high ceilings I would love to throw eggs at.

Pettygrove Park

SW 1st to 4th Ave - Market to Harrison St
Portland, OR 97201

Brandy S. writes: The hills with meandering paths that make up this park remind me a lot of the burial mounds in Ireland. So maybe it isn't much of a surprise that this park makes me very contemplative. While I don't much care for modern, abstract art, the Dreamer…

Kobos Coffee
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

200 SW Market Street
Portland, OR 97201

Tom A. writes: Uh, it's 1985 calling - it wants its color palette back.

Alright, full disclosure: I worked for Kobos back in those days when MTV played music videos.  Unfortunately back then we were not nearly hip enough to have this whole magenta and teal thing…

Old Church Society Inc the
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1422 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Rainier S. writes: Recently my cousin got married in the Old Church.  It is a beautiful church, nestled in the busy streets of Portland.  Parking is a bit tight, but that's city life.  Consider it for your wedding or other special event!

PROS: Beautiful church!  Easy…

Gifford's Flowers
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

200 SW Market St
Portland, OR 97201

Brandy S. writes: This a great flower shop, tucked away by some great restaurants. I like to walk by and look in the windows on rainy days.

August Moon Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

116 SW Clay St
Portland, OR 97201

laurel d. writes: Speaking of Papa Haydn's, the westside branch is located on NW 23rd Street. Tree-lined and usually dripping wet with rain, NW 23rd Street is a mecca for cool stores and even cooler patrons. For pre-dessert (otherwise known as dinner) stop by August…

Strohecker's
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland

2855 SW Patton Road
Portland, OR 97201

Angela B. writes: Strohecker's is one of Portland's oldest markets that now services the hoity-toity of Portland's West Hills. One of the benies of shopping at Strohecker's is that you can set up a shopping account and they will send you a bill for your groceries so…

24 Hour Fitness
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1400 SW 5th Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Ryan N. writes: I want to look hot in my dress for prom. This is definitely going to be the most important night of my life.

But damn.

Where did this belly come from?

Effing beer. That's where. All those savory suds have made me resemble one of natures biggest…

River City Saloon & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1133 SW Jefferson St
Portland, OR 97201

Lindsay N. writes: by the time i stumbled into the place, i was already pretty tossed. but regardless of my BAC level, i can alway recognize good service.

the bartenders here are super nice. and instantly started chatting with us. i'm hip to that.

the drinks here really…

Doodle Pad the
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1348 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Tabitha R. writes: Cute shop - conveniently located about 2 blocks from my office. They have a rather extensive collection of cards (mostly birthday and whatever the current holiday is) as well as lots of fun knickknacks to peruse.

The only downside is the staff isn't…

KGW News Channel 8
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Goose Hollow

1501 SW Jefferson St.
Portland, OR 97201

Krista T. writes: Ok, so I have this thing. An issue, you might say. I HATE the news in Oregon.
I know that everyone has issues and it's comes down to how you deal with them. So, I've decided to face this one head on. I have recently forced myself to watch versions of…

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1401 SW Naito Pkwy
Portland, OR 97201

Stephanie P. writes: When I travel, I'm on a pretty limited budget, and since I don't spend much time in the hotel room anyway, I like to spend as little as possible.  So when a fellow Yelper invited me along to his company meeting in Portland, which included a free room…

Waterfront Bicycle Rentals
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

0315 SW Montgomery St
Portland, OR 97201

Lauren S. writes: I was visiting Portland for a few days and wanted to rent a bike to explore the city.  Surprisingly, for a city with so many bikers, this seems to be one of the only places that does rentals.  I was worried that they would be a little touristy and…

STA Travel
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1503 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

Kelly M. writes: I showed up at STA hoping for some help booking a long-term international ticket, and left happily with a ticket to Europe. Because flexible fares are nearly impossible to find on the internet sites, STA's flexibility was much appreciated.  They will…

Riverplace Hotel
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1510 SW Harbor Way
Portland, OR 97201

Kathryn V. writes: I would give this hotel 5 stars but it's expensive.

This is a lovely place to stay if you're visiting Portland. It's right on the river, and you can easily walk to downtown from here. I stayed in a suite that was more like a condo. It had a…

Goose Hollow Inn
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Goose Hollow

1927 SW Jefferson Street
Portland, OR 97201

Laura N. writes: I need to pull out a magical quote from Alissa R's review, because this place really IS the goose's honk. Here's why, in a way that Mr. Joyce or  Mrs. Woolf would vaguely approve of.

A sign on the wall says: "If physical violence is your nature,…

Java Man
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1432 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Laura N. writes: What Java Man lacks in ambiance they make up for in exceptionally sincere and gracious service.  And trust me - both are very extreme.  

I was instantly turned off by the setting - the large space was dimly lit, the seating felt more like a cafeteria…

Salvation Army
Neighborhood: Central Eastside, Northeast Portland

200 SE Martin Luther King Blvd
Portland, OR 97201

Lindsey J. writes: Great thrift store that puts the Goodwill and Value Village to shame. I found myself spending over five dollars a shirt at the Good Will and Value Village......I realized I could buy a brand new five dollar shirt at Ross.

This Salvation Army is great…

Stanford's Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Southwest Portland, Downtown

1831 SW River Drive
Portland, OR 97201

Tracey Lee D. writes: I really liked this place.  Went with three friends and we got in and got seated right away.  Even though it's a steakhouse, I was delighted to find that they had a number of great items for those of us who don't eat meat.  We started off with the…