The Hawthorne District in Portland

By Nancy Levenson

Updated 05/27/18

Shops along SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland
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SE Hawthorne Boulevard is located in SE Portland. It’s south of Belmont Street and north of Divison Street. The most concentrated commercial area along SE Hawthorne is between 34th – 38th Streets but there’s plenty to see in other parts of the street, too.

Best Known For

  • It's laid-back culture. People like to say it’s Portland’s version of Haight Street, but it’s getting more and more sophisticated every year.
  • The Bagdad Theater, a Portland landmark restored by the McMenamin Brothers.
  • Funky coffee shops, locally-owned restaurants and boutiques, and great used clothing stores.
  • Casual restaurants and brewpubs.

Getting There

  • From downtown, take the Hawthorne Bridge.
  • From I-5, get off at exit 300B (the OMSI exit).
  • Stay left at the fork on the exit ramp.
  • Head straight onto Belmont St. Take Belmont to 11th Ave, and turn right.
  • Follow 11th until you reach Hawthorne Blvd. and turn left.

By bus, take #14 from downtown to Hawthorne.

Essentials

  • Zip code: 97214
  • Nearest post office: 1020 SE 7th Avenue

Grocery Stores

  • Daily Grind at SE 40th/Hawthorne
  • Fred Meyer at SE 39th/Hawthorne
  • Safeway at SE 28th/Hawthorne

Pharmacies

  • Safeway at SE 28th/Hawthorne Fred Meyer at SE 39th/Hawthorne

Nearby Schools

  • Elementary schools: Abernathy Elementary School and Glencoe Elementary School
  • Middle school: Hosford Middle School and Mt. Tabor Middle School
  • High schools: Cleveland High School and Franklin High School

Best Shopping

  • Red Light, 3590 SE Hawthorne Blvd: The Disneyland of used clothing and accessories for men and women.
  • Presents of Mind, 3633 SE Hawthorne Blvd: Cool cards, jewelry, and gifts galore.
  • Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes, 3426 SE Hawthorne Blvd: Beautiful shoes and bags for the style-conscious.
  • Powell's Bookstore for Cooks and Gardeners, 3747 SE Hawthorne Blvd: The cookbook section at the downtown Powell's store is huge, but there's nothing like shopping in a store that specializes in your hobbies of choice. 

Best Restaurants

  • Apizza Scholls, 4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd: The best thin-crust pizza in the city.
  • Mio Sushi, 3962 Hawthorne Blvd: Fresh fish in a friendly, upscale setting.
  • 3 Doors Down, 1429 SE 37th Ave: Innovative Italian cuisine and great service.
  • Bridgeport Ale House, 3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd: Surprisingly good pub menu and delicious beers.