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Upper Playground & UPDX Gallery
23 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, United States
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Er
Review №1

They rearranged the inside and its great. Its more open the t-shirt maze is gone yeah. They made the artist room (I dont know what they call it ts my Nick name) and thats where they have art books just cool stuff to check out and buy. Correct me if Im wrong but the prices seem lower than before for their awesome collection of unique stickers patches and collectables. You want to find a unique Xmas gift I strongly suggest Upper Playground. Staff is always different but cool and helpful. They have my recommendation. The re-do of the place pushes em past 5 stars GOOD JOB UPG!!!!

M.
Review №2

This place always has great shows and good clothes to check out. Ive seen and met so many rad artists here. The staff is always friendly and helpful without being pushy and over bearing. I like the remodel they did on the gallery space to open the area up more. Sure, theres less room for art, but its less bottleneck and more flowing through the area.

Za
Review №3

Always great. Super helpful staff. Really good selections on rad artists gear and art. Check em out!

Je
Review №4

Killer spot! Rad staff. Great art, apparel, pins and more. Super fun find while walking around the area.

Ph
Review №5

All around a great experience. Friendly staff, beautiful arts, and a great layout. I had fun exploring the apparel section and got a couple new pins for my hats. If you havent been, i strongly recommend popping in and checking out the art they have. Artists i love and ones Ive seen but didnt know who they were! Love love love it!

CJ
Review №6

Super cool...lots of art prints & t-shirts

Ar
Review №7

Some of the most intriguing looking shirts around. I love coming here when Im in the city because I know its something unique.

Lu
Review №8

Local gallery and retailer of locally produced customized t-shirts and clothing. They have some rad clothes here. I really liked their Cascadia tee.

Jo
Review №9

Unique Portland gifts, prints and tees in a hip store showcasing local artists. Live gallery shows. Friendly staff a great place for gifts from the region

De
Review №10

The T-shirts were OK but I feel the service is horrible I wanted to Exchange a T-shirt I purchased there less than a week ago. I didn’t have the receipt but have the tag and they just physically will not allow it without the receipt.I think looking for an even exchange of a different size is very fair without a receipt. It was also a birthday gift otherwise I would’ve been sure of the size

St
Review №11

Awesome store, sweet tshirt, sweaters, accesories ! Great small Art exhibition! Friendly staff! If you are looking for something unique, go there!

Sa
Review №12

Love this place. i especially love the art exhibit. one of my fave stops in pdx

Fr
Review №13

Cool trendy spot for hip hop art and clothing

Ge
Review №14

Probably the dopest t-shirt spot in Portland for the types of t-shirts they carry. Go see what Im talking about, youll get it. Great art gallery in store too.

S.
Review №15

Great finds of artwork and tees. we love the haight st location in sf but probably this pdx location even more.

Es
Review №16

Way more casual than other galleries, the art displays vary wildly in style as well.

As
Review №17

Love this place, great for everyday wear and we love getting Portland gifts for our friends and family.

Va
Review №18

Ive been following Upper Playground collective since the beginning days of Juztapoz art magazine. When I went, my favorite artist Tara McPherson was doing a pop up show in the gallery there. They had art books, artwork, and art on clothing for sell. Kinda a California, trendy kid vibe from the young people who worked there, which I wasnt stoked on. They werent rude, their overall cooler than thou demeanor was just a little irritating. Art seemed to be reasonably priced here tho.

Ka
Review №19

Love this place .the art is down to earth Ill come back next time Im in town .

Da
Review №20

One of the many little local clothing stores around town. This place has mostly tshirts hoodies and hats geared towards a younger croud the space doubles as a gallery and features a new artist/collection frequently.

Cr
Review №21

Cool place for legit shirts

Lo
Review №22

I love this place! Everytime I go to Portland we stop here to see their new gallery. The staff is awesome! And pretty much all of my art in my house is from here!

Jo
Review №23

Need more selection

Be
Review №24

Apparently they close whenever they want to know days thats very dissatisfied since Im only in town once twice a year.

Ro
Review №25

Great spot for hip/art clothes. I come peruse the new styles every quarter when they rotate in new stock. Great place for a Portland souvenirs!

Ze
Review №26

Lots of eclectic and Portland themed shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, and hats.

je
Review №27

So dope! Awesome art gallery, and well-priced, unique clothing.

He
Review №28

Love, love, love this store! Took a roadtrip to San Francisco just to go to the original.

Sa
Review №29

Nice store with a gallery on the side. The girl working was super nice and helped me pick a donut spot :)

Da
Review №30

I have bought the best shirts here! The staff is amazing and I also love the local art work.

Co
Review №31

Fun hip place to shop in Portland and check out local art. T-Shirts are fun and unique. Love the backpacks.

Ca
Review №32

A fantastic and cool place for art and street wear. Highly recommended.

Ti
Review №33

What a cool, funky store with great local artisans and humour!

Da
Review №34

Best hoodies and t-shirts money can buy

Lo
Review №35

One of my all time favorite clothing stores in the West Coast!

Am
Review №36

Small gallery with pieces for sale, fun to cool off inside and browse.

Ni
Review №37

Love there shirts and the art gallery. (Weed influenced shirts are awesome)

Ba
Review №38

Over priced and staff is NOT helpful

ev
Review №39

One of my favorite stores

Je
Review №40

If youre into urban style, sneakers or graffiti youll love this place!

Br
Review №41

Great PDX and PacNoWest shirts and stuff. Helpful & friendly staff.

Jo
Review №42

Cool stuff but nothing in larger sized clothing.

My
Review №43

Great range and reality friendly helpful staff

De
Review №44

Fun shop with some awesome prints.

Da
Review №45

Sort of expensive but great quality and a cool concept with cool art

An
Review №46

Good local art, on some clothes, pricey tho.

Mi
Review №47

Fantastic Shirts

Ja
Review №48

Love this place. Support Art. Go there now!!!

Ma
Review №49

Cool art

da
Review №50

Great clothes and art

Be
Review №51

Best apparel in Portland

Ju
Review №52

Awesome selection

To
Review №53

You know.

st
Review №54

Dope spot

T
Review №55

Nice staff and solid stock

Mi
Review №56

Cuties

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  • Address:23 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, United States
  • Site:http://upperplayground.com/
  • Phone:+1 503-548-4835
Categories
  • Art gallery
  • Clothing store
  • Men's clothing store
  • Women's clothing store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:12–6pm
  • Thursday:10am–6pm
  • Friday:10am–6pm
  • Saturday:10am–6pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
  • LGBTQ-friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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