My 20 Favorite Portland Vegan Dining Spots!
Okay, after the 1000 million hours it took me to write this freakin’ post (well worth it), I present to you the following awesomeness!
My 20 Favorite Portland Vegan Dining Spots! Is just that. Whether you’re a vegan or a vegetarian, even a meat-eater at times, these are my most FAVORITE places to have brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, bagels, pizza, and more! Are there other awesome places for vegans to go in P-town? Hell yeah! However, for the purpose of this post, I kept it to my top 20 favorite vegan spots in Portland. I LOVE being a vegan in this amazing city! Honestly, I don’t know if there’s a better place to be for those who eat a meat-free diet. Love it! If you are a Portlander and you want to add to this list, please do so in the comment section.
PS- I LOVE the Beach Boys! This song always cracked me up. On another note, I have a tape cassette of my sister, her old best friend & our neighbor, plus myself recording ourselves singing “Kokomo,” because we were OBSESSED with that song when I was 8 or 9 years old.
My 20 Favorite Portland Vegan Dining Spots!
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- Vita Cafe – *UPDATE: This is now Cafe Gertrude – meh. Some of the menu is still the same. My ULTIMATE FAVORITE! For breakfast, I LOVE their tofu florentine and tofu Huevos Rancheros (plus, pretty much everything else). No matter what time of day it is, I get a raspberry mimosa and a caesar salad – every time. Their buffalo wrap for lunch is the bomb! And, their vegan mac and cheese is incredible. Their kids’ menu is amazing and crazy cheap (huge portions as well). Weekends can have a wait but it’s not too crazy. Honestly, you can’t go wrong here. They are primarily a vegetarian & vegan restaurant, however, they also have a few meat options. They are on Alberta (the end of the road).
- Gravy– There is no better tofu scramble in any restaurant in all the land that is better than Gravy’s. Not only are there a million options, but you can make your own, too. The portion size is insane! You can eat this for 3 meals! I always choose “The Greco” and I add veggie sausage. They always have a long wait on the weekends, and even sometimes, during the week. They close at 2. The perk is that Gravy is located in the heart of Mississippi St, so I go to Sloan, Pistills, the record store, etc to bide the time.
- Jam on Hawthorne – Another incredible breakfast place with a crazy wait, but it’s worth it! They close at 3. I love their El Beardo (a tofu scramble)! The cocktails/drinks are amazing here as well. They have a great kid’s breakfast menu AND a kids’ play area! Obviously, it’s on Hawthorne. 😉
- Tin Shed– Another awesome restaurant on Alberta! This one is closer to the beginning of the happenings than Vita. It is right across from an adorable boutique that has been there for ages called, Frock. Check that out whilst you’re there, too! Tin Shed has loads of food for non-veg people. However, they have tofu scrambles for breakfast, great veggie lunches & dinners, an awesome happy hour, and even a menu for your dog! Sooo Portland. 😉 There is always a massive line for this joint – similar to Gravy. Stop by the local stores while you wait!
- Nectar Cafe – This little gem is on NE 42nd. Amazing coffee, smoothies, and a perfect little menu. Their vegan sausage bagel sandwich and their buffaloed soy curl wrap are delish! Any of their falafel meals are amazing, too! All vegan menu.
- Sweetpea (Baking Company) – I LOVE this place! Apparently, the street that it is on (SE Stark) has been dubbed “vegan street.” Loads of random vegan stores. I typically go here for a tub of veggie cream cheese and some bagels. Their baked goods are amazing! However, their lunch is SO good, too! The club, the higgins, the reuben… their potato and macaroni salad, etc. are awesome! You never have to wait very long (at least in my experience), and the entire joint is 100% vegan.
- Food Fight! *UPDATE: They didn’t survive COVID! 🙁 Grocery – Okay, so this is actually not a restaurant but a VEGAN grocery store! Again, fuck yeah, Portland! Way to truly be, “Portland.” 😉 It is literally next door to Sweetpea (SE Stark). Awesome selection of vegan stuff I’ve never seen before or that can be hard to come by. Also, behind the register they have the classic chocolate, vanilla, or swirled, soft-serve “ice cream!” Do you love Portland yet?! 😉
- ¿Por Qué No? – This list would be remiss without this AMAZINGGGGG little spot! I have loved you for soooo very long, ¿Por Qué No?. The BEST margaritas in all of Portland. In fact, they serve (fresh) the best margaritas I’ve ever had in any restaurant ever. Their guac and salsa are the tits! My favorite meal is the Brian’s Bowl and their veggie tacos! I have only been to the location on N. Mississippi but there is another location on Hawthorne. During peak hours, there is a line, however, someone usually comes out and asks if you’re getting a drink/cocktail, and will deliver it to you when you’re waiting in line. Awesome, right?! The tiny little restaurant is decorated in the CUTEST Mexican style ever! This place has my heart. 🙂
- Laughing Planet – There are 10 locations in Portland and its surrounding suburbs. Want fast, delicious, healthy, and well-priced Mexican food & some? Look no further! In fact, there is one right down the street from Por Que No on Mississippi! I LOVE their tempeh royale burrito! The burritos are the size of a football! I always add vegan cheese, sour cream, and guac to mine. My other favorite dish there is the Thai bowl… soooo good! The kids’ menu is awesome, too. They have perfectly sized kids burritos (and more meals) and even a tween burrito! Love that. My kiddo always gets the bean and cheese burrito on whole wheat and I add tofu in it. He devours it! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu here. They have a good selection of draft beer, wine, and even smoothies. Great prices! Everything from vegan to meat.
- Veggie Grill – There are 2 locations of this incredible place in Oregon. One downtown, and one in Cedar Hills. You order at the counter and have your food in 5 minutes (just like Laughing Planet). I love their bahn mi salad, all-day breakfast burrito, and crispy beyond tacos. They also have a good kids menu, great drink selection, and beer. Priced well, fast, and delicious! Everything from vegan to meat.
- Cafe Yumm! – They have loads of locations in Oregon! Their yum sauce is amazing and you can buy it at the restaurant and even some stores. It is predominately Asian food but they have some Mexican style bowls as well. I love their tempeh skewer and their secret Asian man salad. Order at the counter and have your food ready in 5 minutes. Well-priced. Beer on tap and wine. Everything from vegan to meat.
- Ichiza Kitchen – Located in Goose Hollow, this pan-Asian vegan restaurant quickly earned rave reviews. Everything on the menu is great! Go with a group, order loads of food, and share… true Asian style. They are also known for their “rare oolong teas” to quote their website.
- Vtopia All Vegan Restaurant & Cheese Shop – SW Jefferson hosts this incredible shop of homemade vegan cheeses! Try their cheese plate or macaroni and cheese that offers a variety of add-ons. Try the fried buffalo tofu or curl bacon in your mac. The Caprese salad is awesome, too! You really can’t go wrong with this menu. They serve beer and a variety of wines as well. A bit pricier than most of this restaurants in this post, but so unique in the fact that all of the cheeses are made by them! Everything is vegan here.
- The Sudra – Portland’s vegan inspired Indian Restaurant. This place is amazing! You honestly cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. So good!
- Home Grown Smoker – Located on N. Lombard, this vegan BBQ joint is the best BBQ that has yet to come to Portland! Comfort food at its finest. Just FYI, they are closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Try a combo plate, SloSmoMoFo, macnocheeto, or chili mac. You can’t really go wrong with this menu! Decent prices, bomb ass food. Sold!
- Modern Times – The Belmont Fermentorium – Check out their brunch and go for their griddle times! For lunch or dinner, go for their bratwurst, or paul’s reuben. Everything is good! Wash it down with their city of the sun IPA or another of their awesome craft brews. Fair prices, great beers, and all the amazing grub is vegan!
- The Bye and Bye – Just another (the third on this list) restaurant on Alberta! However, The Bye and Bye is more than just a restaurant, it’s a bar as well! It is total Portland grunge without being too grungy. Perfect! It has a cute and covered outdoor back patio, too. The drinks are sooo good and the food is definitely worth the trip. For cocktails, I love the Bye and Bye and The North Williams. Try the peanut noodle bowl or the samurai bowl for some grub. They have a cheap late-night menu as well. Everything is vegan!
- Blossoming Lotus – Located almost on the corner of NE Broadway and NE 15th. Where to start with this one… most vegan restaurants are kinda grungy or just average in their appearance. Nothing worthy of a fancy date night out. That’s where the Blossoming Lotus comes in. The food, incredible cocktails, wine menu, and general atmosphere and interior of the place is quite proper for a vegan restaurant! Don’t go on the weekend without a reservation or be prepared to wait. For apps, go for the cheese plate (homemade) or the chanterelle toast. For lunch & dinner, check out their cheeseburger, bibimbap, or chickpea chana masala curry. However, whatever you decide, it’ll be great! Lastly, they have an awesome weekend brunch. This restaurant is solely vegan!
- Sizzle Pie – Annnddd… now for the pizza! Five of these amazing places in Portland currently exist. What’s best is that if you have a late-night out and need an entire pie (east coast lingo, sorry), I’ll correct myself, pizza, to soothe your boozy soul, look no further than Sizzle Pie to come to your rescue! The delivery schedule is Sunday-Thursday all the way until 3 am, and Friday-Saturday until 4 am! Say whaaaa?!?!?! Vegan pizzas? 4 am? Hell yes! Full disclosure, I’ve only ever eaten this deliciousness when intoxicated, but, I sure did fucking love it! While they sell meat and vegetarian pizzas, they have a nice selection of vegan ones, too. You can even choose between Violife or Follow Your Heart Mozzerella! Check out their buffalo 666 and their new maps out of hell.
- Virtuous Pie – Drum roll please! … Welcome to the dopest and newest vegan pizza digs around P-town! This place blew up with its sheer and utter awesomeness right after it opened. And, rightfully so! Located on SE Division, whether you live near or far, you have to check this place out. They serve single slices or 10″ pizzas. I can hardly choose which one is the best! The super fungi, chorizo & artichoke … They have small plates like cheese platters and garlic knots, etc. In addition, they serve salads, have a good beer selection on tap, some cocktails, and a large coffee & tea list. They have a good HH menu as well! Last but not least, they are just as famous for their ice cream. I’ve been told that their charcoal ice cream is ridiculously amazing!
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