2 Hours In Montavilla

In our blog series “2 Hours In,” we give you tips on how to make the most of Portland’s vibrant, character-filled neighborhoods… in 2 hours or less. (Or more! Stay as long as you want!)

Welcome to Montavilla! With the hustle and bustle of SE 82nd Ave, this area can feel a little daunting to navigate with the kids, so we’ve mapped out some cool spots for you to check out!

Flying Pie Pizzeria

Flying Pie Pizzeria offers a variety of hand tossed pies, calzones, and subs. A welcoming atmosphere and lots of seating makes this place super family friendly. flying-pie.com

Redwood

Seasonal, homemade foods; happy hour; and kids are allowed until 10pm everyday! Visit their website to scope out the current menu for food and drinks: redwoodpdx.com

Pottery Fun

Feeling crafty? Pop into Pottery Fun to get creative with over 300 ceramic items to paint and over 60 different colors to use! potteryfunpdx.com

Beanstalk

In need of some new sneaks for summer or have some gently used stuff to consign? Beanstalk is a charming and inviting children’s consignment shop. Check out their site for deals and coupons! beanstalkchildrensresale.com

Hungry Heart Bakery

A quaint spot with indoor seating and some small tables out front. They specialize in cupcakes, but they even have coffee and sandwiches! hungryheartpdx.com

The Country Cat

This delicious, award-winning yet unassuming restaurant is a Portland classic, with Southern-meets-Northwest cuisine for brunch and dinner daily. thecountrycat.net

Feel like being outside? Just around the corner are a couple of fantastic parks!

You’ll find Berrydale Park driving down SE 92nd Ave. until you hit SE Taylor St. Parking lot on SE 89th Ave. A little farther south, you’ll run into Harrison Park, at SE 84th and Stevens St., with lots of street parking. Both spots have playgrounds, open fields, picnic tables, and shady groves. Have fun!