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7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland

Anna Bannana's: http://www.annabannanascoffee.com/north_store_pages/index_n.html

8716 N. Lombard Ave. [relax]

503-286-2030 | babannanas@earthlink.net

A long-time Portland favorite has opened a new location. Everything you know you love, only in St. Johns.
Little Red Bike Cafe: http://blog.littleredbikecafe.com/

4823 N. Lombard St. [eat]

503.289.0120 | littleredbikecafe@gmail.com

First off, it has a Bike-Thru Window - awesome! The food is amazingly delish, they make their own ice cream, and they are super friendly. We really can't say enough nice things about Little Red Bike. It's small, so expect a wait on weekends.
Pier Park: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewPark&PropertyID=513

N. Lombard St. & N. Bruce [ramble]

503.823.7529

Not as well known as other parks – though that will change with the new 11,000 sq. ft. skatepark – Pier Park has a lot to offer in a small space that feels like a vast forest. With tennis courts, frisbee golf, picnic areas, playgrounds, etc, this park was modelled on Laurelhurst Park.
Proper Eats: http://www.propereats.org/

8638 N. Lombard Ave. [eat]

503.445.2007 | propereats@yahoo.com

Perhaps not what you would expect to find in downtown St. Johns, but what a special treat when you do. Lovely, local, fresh produce that makes your mouth water, and yummy vegan/vegetarian/anyone eats!
St. Johns Booksellers: http://www.altportland.com/consume/books/st_johns_bookse.shtml

8622 N. Lombard [read]

503.283.0032

Support your neighborhood, independent bookstore! These St. Johns' booksellers offer a wide variety of both new and used books.
St. Johns Twin Cinema and Pub: http://www.stjohnscinema.com/

8704 N. Lombard [watch]

503.286.1768

A friendly, fun and far less expensive place to see first run movies. They have two screens and offer the usual movie fare along with local microbrew, wine and pizza!