* SE Holgate (2829) *

Nestled on SE Holgate Blvd, you’re in a diverse and up-and-coming pocket of SE Portland—right where Creston-Kenilworth meets Lents. Here’s a local’s insider guide: ☕ Coffee & Brunch • Portland Cà Phê, a beloved Vietnamese coffee shop serving iced robusta, ube lattes, and bánh mì—just steps away  . • Keeper Coffee and Flour Market, popular for breakfast classics and pastries near Holgate . 🍽️ Eats & Drinks • A mix of casual neighborhood joints: 28 Tigers, a cozy spot for comfort food; Cafe Rowan, a laid-back brunch café; and nearby Kern Park Floral with grab-and-go eats • SE Division food-cart pods and craft breweries are just a short ride away, offering everything from tacos to artisan brews (per Eater Portland’s dining maps) 🌳 Parks & Outdoors • Kenilworth Park, an 8-acre green space with sports fields and playgrounds, is a pleasant 10-minute walk • The much larger Lents Park (38 acres), featuring a playground and summer softball games, is about a mile south • Local improvements are underway: new sidewalks and safer crossings are coming to Holgate Blvd by 2026 — great for walkers and cyclists 🚋 Transit & Accessibility • The MAX Green Line stop at SE Holgate Blvd & I‑205 is a quick drive or short bus ride—perfect for easy access downtown and beyond • Bus line 17 on Holgate runs east-west across the city • Free street parking is almost always available for those with cars 🏡 Vibe Expect a neighborhood with roots and authenticity—vintage shops, local florists, and long-standing diners dot the tree-lined blocks. It’s both a home base for families and a growing destination for foodies seeking something off the typical path. While Holgate can feel busy, sidewalks and community improvements are adding vibrancy and accessibility. Excellent location for walking, biking, or hopping on public transit. Bus lines on Holgate and Division make downtown and the Pearl District easily accessible. Quick access to Powell Blvd and I-205 means you can reach the airport, Mount Tabor, or even a day trip to the Columbia River Gorge without hassle. Rideshare options like Uber and Lyft are widely available.