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Milwaukie is the New Happening Spot

By Living Room Realty, April 6, 2022

When I relocated to the Portland area in the summer of 2018, I quickly found Downtown Milwaukie and was hooked. There is such a community feel and so many friendly local businesses.

Here are a few of my favorite Milwaukie hang-outs:

Ledding Library – You know I was one of the cool kids when I start my list with a library, but it’s a REALLY cool library. The new building is not only a beautiful community gathering space but was built to be environmentally friendly by fitting into the surrounding area, energy-efficient, and boasts some serious solar power on the roof. Along with being a great collection of resources and books, there is a great community space, a room specifically for teens, and a magical children’s book section.
You can also borrow more than books at the library of things – like a button maker, sewing machine, leaf blower, games, and more.

Spring Creek Coffee – Great coffee, superb London Fog, and a great gluten-free sandwich. Also, they feature a rotation of local artists on the walls.

Red Snapper – Two words, Danish teak. I’m a big fan of Mid-Century Modern furniture and Michael takes such care and pride in reclaiming, restoring, and selling beautiful furniture, lamps, art, and more. He also has a great eye for design and will come to your home to help you visualize how to best utilize your spaces.

Ovation – Lunch, Brunch, Dinner. Yes please! Truffle Pomme Frités, also yes! Friendly service, great atmosphere, and the cutest outdoor seating area.

Made in Milwaukie – In case I’m not around to evangelize Milwaukie, there is a store dedicated to its awesomeness, which in turn is also awesome. I can often be seen sporting my “Unincorporated Clackamas County” T-shirt from here. Made in Milwaukie is just that, featuring art, clothing, cards, gifts, stickers, and more for local Milwaukie folks.

Enchanté Chocolatier – My favorites are the pecan turtles, mint melt-a-ways, and pretty much everything else. While Enchanté is primarily chocolate, there are some other delicious snacks, and gifts as well. Worth spending some time browsing.

Decibel – A great space, yummy food, and hi-fi music. Whether you are meeting colleagues for an after-work drink, or date night with your sweetie Decibel has a great atmosphere. During the warmer months, their patio is the happening place.

if you travel just a bit south of downtown Milwaukie, you’ll run into Milwaukie Floral, another favorite of mine. Not only a floral shop, but a gift shop and class space with a rotation of classes on crafting, lettering, wreath making, and more.

There are so many great places to visit in Milwaukie. If you haven’t visited in a bit – I’d invite you to come for a visit.

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