The City Reader A Modern Newsstand in Portland, Oregon

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The City Reader A Modern Newsstand — News publisher in Portland, Oregon

About This Listing

The City Reader is an independent newsstand in Portland, Oregon, offering a curated selection of publications. Situated at 3050 SE Division Street, it serves as a local hub for readers seeking newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials. The store provides a convenient spot for browsing and purchasing a variety of periodicals, including daily and weekly papers, as well as specialty publications. The newsstand is wheelchair accessible, ensuring all customers can enter easily. It supports in-store pickup and shopping, along with onsite services that may include assistance with subscriptions or recommendations. While specific operating hours aren’t listed, the website and reviews suggest it functions as a standard retail location, open to the public during typical business hours. Customers consistently highlight the quality of the publications and the store’s role as a well-stocked resource for print media. For those looking to visit, the newsstand’s website provides contact details and additional information. Patrons can expect a straightforward shopping experience, with a focus on accessible, well-organized displays of newspapers, magazines, and other reading materials. The store’s high rating reflects its reputation as a reliable spot for print media in the Portland area.

Located in Portland, Oregon, this publisher is part of the News Directory 3 catalog of US news sources.

Amenities & Features

Is Small Business
In Store Pickup
In Store Shopping
Onsite Services
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Quick Visit
Pay Credit Card
Pay Debit Card
Pay Mobile Nfc

Hours of Operation

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday12–6:30 pm
Thursday12–6:30 pm
Friday12–6:30 pm
Saturday12–5 pm
SundayClosed

Reader Reception

5.0(14 reviews)

The City Reader A Modern Newsstand has received strongly positive aggregate feedback (5.0 / 5) from 14 readers, representing an early reader voice for the Portland, Oregon market. Recurring topics readers mention: Publications, Gem, Paper.

Review Topics

Publications6
Gem2
Paper6

What visitors are saying

“Like having your own personal concierge. Karin knows everything, and has something for everyone. Board games? Got a mag for that. Summer in Italy? Check! My favorite mag stand outside of London.”

— Matthew Hein · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-21

“Impressive range of some popular but mostly more obscure but high quality publications!”

— Martin Henricks · ★★★★★

“Amazing little shop! Lots of great titles. The owner is knowledgeable on everything from how frequently titles are published, to paper supply issues, to how mags within genres compare. I'll be back for sure!”

— Darsey Landoe · ★★★★★

“A hidden gem. please support this amazing little magazine stand brimming with wonderful publications from all over the world.”

— Mars · ★★★★★

“Cool magazine mini-shop. Great magazine recommendations from the person who runs it too.”

— Ben M. · ★★★★★

“So many awesome magazines I've never heard of, and wish I knew of”

— Guru Singh · ★★★★★

“A beautiful little newsstand. Grateful to have found it. Only thing missing was a copy of the local papers!”

— Jacob Nieman · ★★★★★

“Great place for a gift, souvenir, or a gorgeous piece of magazine art for yourself!”

— Amy Adams · ★★★★★

“Really well-curated and interesting little news stand. I will be back!”

— Lily Moch · ★★★★★

“Well curated variety of pubs and journals. Thanks for being here.”

— Walt Shaw · ★★★★★

Location

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The City Reader A Modern Newsstand located?

The City Reader A Modern Newsstand is located at 3050 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202, United States. It is in Portland, Oregon.

What are the hours of The City Reader A Modern Newsstand?

The City Reader A Modern Newsstand is open as follows: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 12–6:30 pm; Thursday 12–6:30 pm; Friday 12–6:30 pm; Saturday 12–5 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours may change on holidays — call ahead to confirm.

Does The City Reader A Modern Newsstand have wheelchair access?

Yes. Accessibility features at The City Reader A Modern Newsstand include: wheelchair accessible entrance.

How is The City Reader A Modern Newsstand rated?

The City Reader A Modern Newsstand has an average rating of 5/5 from 14 customer reviews on Google.

Does The City Reader A Modern Newsstand have a website?

Yes. The City Reader A Modern Newsstand's official website is http://www.the-city-reader.com/.