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5 Places To Eat In Portland

Jun 5, 2015 · 11 Comments

Ask anyone and they’ll tell you that Portland has a great food scene. Ask me and I’ll tell you the same thing: Portland has a great food scene! On every street corner there’s something new to try, and after having visited the wonderful city twice now, I am going to share my recommendation on 5 places to eat in Portland.

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I am just today returning from being gone for two weeks! I can’t wait to get back in the kitchen and have so many amazing things to share about my trip in the coming days! Some of the places I had visited and eaten at during my last visit and just HAD to have again, while a few were new gems. In no particular order:

  1. Food Trucks – You simply cannot visit Portland without eating at a foot truck. I’m pretty sure you’d get a ticket from the Portland food truck police or something. The food trucks are not really ‘trucks’ that move around though…food cart or food stand perhaps? They’re pretty stationary and can take up a whole block-food trucks all around a city block equals so many options! The food trucks together are called ‘pods.’ I visited two pods: one at 10th and Adler, and one at SE 28th and Division. Here is a map of the Food carts. Both had amazing options, the one at 28th and Division had a little courtyard for seats which was really nice. The one at 10th and Adler though…that one is where one of my favorite vegetarian dishes from The Whole Bowl is, so I’m a little biased. The Whole Bowl (a recipe I had to recreate after my first trip is actually one of my most popular recipes) was just as amazing as I remembered and I was pleasantly surprised that my recreation tastes super similar. I went to the food carts with my husband as part of our vacation, and then he went home and I stayed in Portland for a food blog conference where I was joined by my food blogging bestie Lynn. We had so much fun, we’d get an order of something at a food cart and split it. That is definitely the way to go, you can try so many things that way. We split a Polish sausage, a Mexican food bowl that was like a salad but over shredded chicken and perfectly spiced and had Indian samosas! Portland food cart food - which food carts to eat at
  2. Pine State Biscuits– This place, wow, they have the best biscuits ever and have delicious sandwiches with toppings such as fried chicken and more. A definite must stop anytime you are in the Portland area. Seriously, if you’re in the remote area, drive out of your way to go here-it’s worth the wait in line (and yes, there was a line on a Tuesday morning, but totally worth it!) Pine State Biscuit - Alberta locationMy husband and I both got sandwiches. He got ‘The Mcisley’ which is fried chicken with pickles, mustard and honey, and I got ‘The Reggie Delux’ which is fried chicken, egg, bacon and cheese with gravy. I also got a side of 1 fried green tomato. The food was phenomenal!Biscuit sandwiches from Pine State Biscuits in Portland
  3. La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie – A side of croissant? Don’t mind if I do! Some of their breakfasts come with the choice of toast or croissant, and they have a gorgeous and delicious selection of macarons, my favorite! La Provence on Alberta street in PortlandIn our 3 days in Portland, my husband and I had breakfast there twice, that should definitely tell you something!La Provence Boulangerie Portland
  4. Andina – a Peruvian tapas restaurant, a true gem! This place was recommended to Lynn and I by two different people, and then when we were asking for recommendations from a concierge it was recommended a third time, so we just HAD to try it. Andina PortlandWe were told we had to try their ‘sacsayhuaman’ which is a habanero pepper vodka shaken with pureed passionfruit and cane sugar, served up with a sugar rim, it definitely had a kick, but was super delish! Being foodies, Lynn and I ordered tapas style and were informed by the waiter that it ‘would definitely be a meal’ haha!
  5. Saint Cupcakes – something you may not know about me – I totally judge a city based on how good their cupcakes are. And because of Saint Cupcakes, Portland gets an A+ Saint Cupcakes Portland And I love that they make mini cupcakes as well, more to try and share, right? Portland mini cupcakes from Saint Cupcakes

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Have you ever eaten at any of these Portland places?

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  1. Christi Smith says

    January 11, 2017 at 10:57 am

    That’s a great list! I live in the countryside just outside of the Portland area…30minute drive to Portland for us. Next time you come back try out out Screen Door (there’s a line but it’s worth it for the fried chicken and the fried green tomatoes.) another southern place that’s not as much of a wait that’s awesome is Russell St. BBQ. Best Indian food? Go to The India House…like visiting your Grandma’s in India. Oba! Is incredibly yummy and Spanish influenced food. Try out Livingroom Theater for a dinner and a movie. You get some pretty fantastic food options and you can purchase your seats ahead of time and reserve your seat. You can also eat your treats inside. Last, The Fish House by Fox Theater…go for Happy Hour and you’ll get some fantastic options at a great price and if your lucky there will be a live music group in there.

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    • Sweetphi says

      January 13, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Thank you so much for your awesome comment and suggestions, I want to go hop on the next plane out to go try your suggestions! I absolutely love movie theaters where one can eat too, they usually don’t have great menus, but livingroom theater sounds so good! Thanks again for your comment 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jocelyn Delk Adams (@grandbabycake) says

    June 8, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    That biscuit spot is a must try for reals!

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    • Sweetphi says

      June 9, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      Girl, it was SO good, you’d love it!

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    June 7, 2015 at 7:36 pm

    I’ve been wanting to visit Portland! My husband has been for work but not this girl! lol Love these recs!

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    • Sweetphi says

      June 8, 2015 at 6:37 am

      I think you’d absolutely love it there, it’s such a foodie town. You should tell you hubby that next time he has to go, you’re coming with 🙂

      Reply
  4. Molly says

    June 7, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Everything looks amazing! My boyfriend and I are thinking of visiting in the fall..if we go we willl be sure to try your recommendations!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 8, 2015 at 6:36 am

      Thank you so much for commenting. I think the fall would be a fabulous time to visit the Pacific Northwest, my husband and I visited in the fall two years ago and it was amazing. If you go I’d be happy to give you other cool recommendations, just shoot me an email at any time 🙂

      Reply
  5. Shawnna says

    June 6, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Hey girl-The places look oh so yummy!! I have never been to Portland!! Maybe I’ll be able to some day!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 8, 2015 at 6:32 am

      Thanks so much girl! And if you ever get the chance, I would totally recommend a trip to Portland, it’s such a fun city!

      Reply

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