"We love this all-day cafe in Northeast Portland for its ricotta toast and savory porridge. But we'll never say no to posting up under the high beamed ceilings for the stellar lineup of wood-fired pies. Cafe Olli’s crown jewel is the pomodoro pizza, a deceptively simple thin-crust stunner topped with concentrated tomato sauce and nearly translucent shaved garlic. You’re going to want to add the optional hand-pulled stracciatella that’s plopped on each slice and turns gloriously oozy once it melds with the warm sauce. Come with a group so you can also order a seasonal special, which might feature sweet corn and grits in late summer or morels and asparagus in the spring. " - krista garcia