First Cup Coffee House

Portland $ *****
My favorite coffeeshop ever! They serve Stumptown and the best bagels I've ever had. They have a wide selection of bagels: asiago, parmesan basil, whole wheat, jalapeño, etc. You can't really compete with that. Their hot chocolate is amazing.

I've been coming here every week and am due for a free coffee soon (I have one of those frequent customer cards).
My only (but very important) complaint is that their hours suck. Why why why do they close at 5pm? I am a firm believer that any coffeeshop located within two miles of a college should be open 24-hours, or at least until the sun sets. Jeez.First Cup Coffee House (Eastmoreland)
4103 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
Mon-Fri 6:00am-5:00pm
Sat-Sun 7:00am-5:00pm

Tom Yum Thai Cuisine

Portland $$ *****


This place is so convenient for me, it's ridiculous. About two blocks away from my school, great Thai food, cheap prices, large portions, and friendly atmosphere. What's not to love? I usually get the beef noodles and always have leftovers for the next day.
Tom Yum Thai Cuisine (Eastmoreland)
4309 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206

Tani's Japanese Kitchen

Portland $$ *****
Tani's is perfect for my random Japanese food cravings when I don't have time/energy to catch a bus off campus. Conveniently located on Woodstock, this adorable Japanese restaurant serves simple, moderately-priced meals in a relaxing atmosphere. I usually order the grilled salmon smothered in teriyaki sauce or the tonkatsu (pork katsu). I love their tea, which is free. Their sushi is tasty but tiny compared to the massive sushi at Saburo's, another Japanese place I go to satisfy my cravings. The chefs are actually Japanese and you can chat with them if you sit at the sushi bar. Great service and reliable food every time.



Tani's Japanese Kitchen (Woodstock)
4807 SE Woodstock Boulevard
Portland, OR 97206
Monday-Saturday 10:30am-8:30pm