This store was as good as its reputation, filled with amazing collection of Portland souvenir…read moregoods, stationary items, apparels and local made food products. The store was clean and organized. The prices of the items were comparable to other shops we had visited in and around Portland. Among the products, I loved their magnet wall full of unique designs. There were really nice stickers and postcards. After exploring the store for several minutes, we picked few magnets and stickers. Staff members were friendly and interacting with guests. The checkout was quick and easy. Highly recommend this store to anyone looking to do souvenir shopping in downtown Portland.

For the first interactions in Portland I was really grateful for everyone's kindness especially…read morefrom those working at Hello From Portland. We were greeted right away and there a lot of fun items to choose from, I ended up getting a magnet and a three pack of spicy jellys that were specifically made in Portland. So many great options for souvenirs and I feel like I scored since there isn't any sales tax. I ended up using the jellys for my charcuterie board and it was a hit. This store is super friendly and didn't feel like they were upselling their products just because we're tourists.

What a fun place in downtown Portland if you are an anime lover! It has a lot of curated, cute,…read moreand fun merchandise and still has the fun Portland vibe because there were 3 of the sweetest dogs that come up to greet you. Lots of interesting finds here, more heavy on the Pokemon side - as they even have special curated cards. Also it's really nice that they have an upstairs lounge area where they have a spot with some free snacks and just is nice place to chill. Also the service was very friendly and informative, especially on some of their high end curated Pokemon cards.

One of my fav places to visit every time I'm in downtown. Everything is well curated and they…read moresometimes have guest artists/actors/voice actors which is so fun! Love it here.

Such an interesting and unique spot to get yourself or any of your loved ones unique gifts made in…read moreWashington. They have everything that you can look for sunglasses, candles, hot sauce, you name it. Things inside the store are a little bit more pricey however they're worth the staff. Doesn't really come around super often as there's typically always a line at the counter.

Super cute local items in a boutique environment / setting…read moreWould consider to support locals if possible

Online clothing puchase advice:…read more I own several Portland Gear bags, but use caution when purchasing their clothing online. Think about trying to find it in the store to try it on. They are not friendly about returns. I'm sure it makes sense on the accounting side, but between shipping and returning 2 t-shirts, I'm almost $20 out-of-pocket. I rushed things and didn't take the time to go into the store because I was leaving for a trip. But they didn't ship in time for the trip and when I got back and tried them on the t-shirts were cut in a way that almost looked like mock turtlenecks. I guess the 80s are back. So leaving this here for others in case they think Portland Gear uses the same ecommerce return policies as others. If you don't like your purchase, be prepared to recoup only some of your cost.

Save your money and buy from another brand. Purchased the rain and roses puffy print hoodie, and it…read moredidn't make it a month. All of the print has cracked, and I have worn the hoodie maybe ten times, and washed it inside out one time on cold and gentle. Let air dry just like all of my other puffy print hoodies which I have had for years and this is the only hoodie that the print has cracked on. Threads coming out of the sleeves, overall very poor quality. When I messaged them to see if they would just swap the hoodie out for another, they told me repeatedly that they don't accept any returns on washed or worn clothing. For a brand to not stand behind their products like that, is a one and done buy for me. I have had much smaller companies offer more for much less. 100 dollar hoodie and they offered me 15% back. Keep it, I will take my money to other reliable brands that care about their customer base.

The Galleria building itself is a beautiful structure and worthy of 5 stars. But because it is no…read morelonger home to the rich variety of tenants and all the vibrancy that you would find in the 1980's and 1990's, it has devolved into a three star affair. I have fond memories of hanging with pals at Coffee Ritz, checking out the latest in trendy fashion at Jay Jacobs, or buying jewelry at the Fossil Cartel. There were numerous other retailers that I would frequent as well, but their names escape me. Today, The Galleria building is as stately as ever. Built in 1910 and then known as the Olds, Wortman & King Department Store until 1974, it is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and an official Portland Historic Landmark. These days, that once vivacious atmosphere is lifeless and is now home to The Western Culinary Institute, Brooks Brothers, and City Target, a Target Store that is much smaller and more dense than the sprawling suburban Target stores. Even with the Starbucks on the ground floor underneath City Target, there is still something missing: soul. This is such a great location, surrounded by transit, urban dwellers, and tourists, why wouldn't you want to do business here? I would be so delighted to see more tenants come and breathe some life into The Galleria and revive this amazing building. 2015 - Review # 76

My first concert was the Crazy 8's at The galleria. I think I was 10…read more It was 1987-ish. I remember seeing this punk couple and I thought they were rockstars.

We stopped by Muji spontaneously while walking around nearby. I was excited to see a location in…read morePDX and was eager to browse around. I will say the store layout was a bit interesting, with some areas that felt more cramped. It was fairly crowded when we went, so I did have to squeeze by people to make my way through the store. I spent some time browsing the clothing section and found several items that caught my eye. The clearance section was a bit disorganized and the sizes were not labeled clearly unfortunately. Customer service at Muji was friendly and adequate. The staff working in the fitting room area were especially helpful. It would've been great to have more fitting rooms available, as the line moved slowly and took up a good chunk of time. You are also limited to bringing in 5 items at a time but you can swap out items as needed. I ended up purchasing multiple tops and a few pants for everyday wear. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to browse the homewares section but was pretty satisfied with my clothing purchases and shopping experience. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Was excited to see a MUJI store, as there isn't one that's local near me. This store is pretty…read morelarge in that it has clothing, stationary, home goods, food, and even a little cafe inside. They have some really nice looking pieces from athliesure to work, I wish I had more time to try things on - but the line was long for the fitting room. The quality of the clothes looks to be on the higher end as well, with a lot of signature type styling. My purchase was rung up quickly and the cashier was also very nice & friendly! Another store I wish they had back in Illinois!

Powell's City of Books is HUGE. I knew it was supposed to be one of the biggest independent…read morebookstores in the world, but I don't think I really understood what that meant until I walked inside. The Burnside location takes up an entire city block and has SO many different sections. There are new and used books, gifts, and basically every genre and random little category you can think of. The different rooms even have their own names, and the whole place feels like a giant book maze. You could easily spend hours just wandering around. I loved browsing through everything. Even when I wasn't looking for anything specific, I kept finding things that caught my attention. The color-coded sections and maps definitely helped because otherwise I probably would have just gotten lost somewhere in the shelves and never been seen again. Definitely one of those Portland places I'd recommend even if you're not a huge book person. It's just really fun to walk around and explore, and I can totally see why Powell's is such an iconic part of Portland.

Powell's is a Portland must. My best friend and I spent two hours exploring this bookstore. It's…read moreHUGE! Each time I've visited Portland, I make sure to make a stop here. It's an inspiring place that feels a little like a book maze in the best way possible. They have cool book events too. The day we visited had a book signing. I ended up taking three books home (something I did not expect to do). I came in knowing I wanted to buy "Martyr," which was right at the front in a top reads section. I loved the way each section was organized. There was a Monster Romance section where I ended up taking home a fun summer read called, "There's Something Fishy about my Boyfriend." The floors and sections are divided into different colors. My bestie is a huge history buff, so when we were in the history section, I was surprised to find myself really into the Cleopatra section. I ended up buying a book about her. Everything is reasonably priced and the staff rocks here. They're totally cool with you taking your time exploring and actually reading or looking at the books. We looked through some world record books and photography books. This place really has everything. When I checked out, the cashier was so friendly and was excited about the monster romance I picked. I love coming here. It's a Portland must for a reason!

Great little place to get higher quality Japanese kitchen items as well as some Japanese food. The…read morestore is laid out beautifully and curated with a lot of really nice items. We are just visiting so we can't bring home much, but we ended up purchasing some really cute chopstick rest holders - which will make a great souvenir of our visit.

Kokoro is a Japanese-centric home goods store and it is the companion store to Kiriko (a Japanese…read moreclothing store) across the street. This spot is located in downtown where street parking is definitely your best bet. Inside, they have a unique selection of different home decor, books, snacks, and kitchen/cooking supplies. All of the staff here are nice and welcoming. This spot is definitely worth checking out and you will probably not leave empty-handed!