Compared to places like New York or Shanghai, Portland isn’t necessarily known for its public transportation; still, for the carless, environmentally conscious, and new urbanists out there, it’s... serviceable. Still, countless buzzy restaurants in Portland are hard to access for those reliant on Trimet, forcing diners to make dreaded bus transfers just to get a bite.
However, there are a good number of serious restaurants that sit decently close to Trimet transit centers, spots where multiple bus lines, streetcars, and/or MAX trains stop after chugging away from different corners of the city. This map specifically focuses on restaurants and bars near transit centers and major stops, favoring areas with more transit lines — the west side, specifically. That being said, this map also includes restaurants (and a food cart pod) near commuter stations, like Beaverton’s transit center and Lombard transit center. Below, find a spot for a bite post-commute, or maybe just a place to meet a gang of fellow non-drivers.
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