Crossroads Trading Co
Only I just don't like it as much. They seem to have a very decent selection of shoes, but the ambiance is such that I just never want to go there. I think their stuff is decently priced, though.
Urban Outfitters
This place always makes me frustrated because they have very very cute things for a lot of money. Sometimes they have decently priced sale items, and I'm particularly fond of the super soft 50/50 t-shirts they have right now.
Buffalo Exchange
This place isn't quite as cheap, and they don't give quite as much cash as they might lead you to believe, but it is a good place to get quality (never stained or ripped) and sometimes name brand used clothing for a decent price.
Quality Auto Service
I like the fact that this independent auto service place does super cheap oil changes (13.95), but it's often booked for a least a week when you call.
Half Price Books
I have gotten so many great things (Michael jackson's moonwalker for a dollar, anyone?) at this store. They always have amazing tapes for like a quarter, and good quality new books for under 5 bucks.
McMenamins Bagdad Theatre & Pub
The fact that this theater of almost first-run movies costs only about 3 dollars is topped only by the fact that you can order and pizza and beer and eat it while you watch. cool architecture also.
Laurelhurst Theater and Pub
I can't believe that the idea of a theater pub hasn't caught on in every other city in the world--where else but portland can you go see almost first-run films and drink a beer and have a slice?
Cinerama
I don't like paying a lot for movies, but when they are movies with really great special effects, I might as well pay the ten dollars to go see it on a huge 4 story screen. It feels like being at the IMAX--pretty cool.
Victoria's Secret
Most of their things are outrageous or outrageously expensive, but the simple things I have bought there are pretty good quality, and I especially love their cotton underwear, which goes on sale for like 3 dollars twice a year.
The Body Shop
I've been shopping here since I was in middle school. Particularly in middle school. It has a nice amibance, lots of things available to try, and I'm particularly fond of the mango and papaya body butters.
