Because We’re Still (Mostly) No. 1 in Semi-Factual Superlatives

Portland is the best city for coffee, second best for weed, and third for pizza. Not bad.

Werm Hole Reasons to Love Portland '25 (Nic Kielbasa)
By WW Staff

No. 14 Best Place to Celebrate Christmas (WalletHub, December 2024)

No. 10 Best City for Beer Lovers (Tasting Table, July 2024)

No. 10 Best City in the World for Food (Time Out, May 2024)

No. 10 Best City for Budget-Friendly Fashion (NYC Leather Jackets, December 2024)

No. 8 Best Metro Area for Remote Working (DesignRush, March 2024)

No. 7 Best City for Bachelor Parties (GroomsDay, October 2024)

No. 6 Highest Interest in One-Night Stands (Journo Report, October 2024)

No. 5 World’s Coolest Neighborhood—Kerns (Time Out, September 2024)

No. 3 Best City for Outdoor Activities (Niche, 2024)

No. 4 Best Party City (The Casino Wizard, March 2024)

No. 4 Most LGBTQ-Friendly City (Clever, November 2023)

No. 3 Best Pizza City (Chef’s Pencil, October 2024)

No. 2 Best Weed City (Real Estate Witch, April 2024)

No. 2 Best City for a Dog-Friendly Vacation (Forbes Advisor, July 2024)

No. 1 Most Vegan-Friendly City (buycycle, January 2025)

No. 1 Best Coffee City (WalletHub, September 2024)

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