Overview

Alberta Street is all about Portland’s roots. It applauds buying local, being sustainable and eating vegan. This district encompasses 26 blocks of boutiques, bars, restaurants, galleries and coffee shops – all locally owned.

The specialty shops are valuable finds. Cork sells the essentials in life – chocolate, beer, wine and olive oil – but only from sustainable producers. Little Bay Root is the place to find a screen printed t-shirt that celebrates Portland. If you dress indie, Frock is a must-shop, and if you get excited about functional art that’s affordable, then you’ll want to buy your jewelry and candles at Local Discoveries.

This only begins to describe this hotspot of eclectic, good-for-the-environment-and-economy businesses. Come to Alberta Street to buy groceries, do yoga, clothes shop, find craft supplies and devour organic food.