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Tuck Woodstock

Tuck Woodstock

Tuck Woodstock has been writing and editing content for Travel Portland since 2014. Read More

Enjoy sweet and savory brunch flavors with a French Toast Sandwich at the Big Egg. Enjoy sweet and savory brunch flavors with a French Toast Sandwich at the Big Egg.
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Enjoy sweet and savory brunch flavors with a French Toast Sandwich at the Big Egg.
Culture / Food

Comfort Food Favorites in Portland

Chow down on the city’s best belly-warming bites.

Updated Apr. 30, 2020 2 min read
Tuck Woodstock

Tuck Woodstock

Tuck Woodstock has been writing and editing content for Travel Portland since 2014. Read More

Craving cheesy macaroni? Famished for pho? Searching for the city’s best spuds? These delicious Portland dishes make comfort food dreams come true.

Breakfast Sandwiches

The most important meal of the day is often also the most cozy and comforting — especially in Brunchtown. Local favorite Pine State Biscuits stuffs a fluffy buttermilk biscuit with fried chicken, bacon, cheese and gravy for their most popular sandwich, the Reggie. For a Chinese spin on the classic egg sandwich, try the authentic jian bing at downtown food cart Bing Mi, which wraps scrambled eggs, pickled veggies, black bean paste and chili sauce in a lacy grilled crepe.

Mac & Cheese

If ooey, gooey, cheesy goodness is what you crave, Portland has plenty to offer. The Rookery Bar at downtown Raven & Rose gives their baked mac a British pub fare spin, with English cheddar-and-ale sauce, sharp blue cheese, garlic rye croutons and salty bites of ham. Fromage­ lovers must try the gratin de macaroni at French St. Jack, a bubbling-hot crock of white cheddar, gruyere, Fourme d’Ambert and bacon. Harlow wins health points with a gluten-free and vegan mac, made with quinoa pasta, kale and hazelnut milk. (Add pesto or chili for an extra treat.)

Potatoes

So many spud dishes, so little time! Head to the Cartopia food cart pod on Hawthorne to find Potato Champion, where fancy fries are topped with pulled pork, palak paneer, PB&J or poutine. Olympia Provisions cuts Yukon golds into paper-thin slices before layering them with butter and onions to create their famous laser potatoes.

Food Carts

Portland food carts offer a wide range of simple, satisfying eats and some surprisingly sophisticated fare.

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Pho

This Vietnamese noodle soup is a universal favorite for rainy winter days. It’s worth a trip to Southeast 82nd Avenue’s Ha & VL to scope out the rotating daily offerings, which range from classic beef pho to turmeric noodles with shrimp cakes or a decadent crab flake soup with quail eggs and shredded pork. Other local favorites include the rich, salty soups at Pho Oregon and the balanced broths at Pho An Sandy.

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Comforting Eats in Portland

Take a bite out of these locally beloved dishes and eateries.

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Afuri Ramen & Izakaya in downtown Portland is a favorite spot for comforting soup.

Portland Soup Spots

Whether you’re craving ramen, Mexican pozole or classic chicken noodle, these local soup spots will warm you from the inside out.

Tokyo ramen restaurant Afuri opened its first international located in Portland, selecting the City of Roses because of its excellent water quality.

Portland Ramen Restaurants

The Portland ramen scene has exploded in recent years, spurred by the arrival of two authentic eateries straight from Tokyo.

A delicious spread of Chinese dumplings at XLB in North Portland.

Portland’s Best Dumplings

Every February, Portland celebrates its love for dough-wrapped delights with Dumpling Week. Best of all? Delicious dumplings are available year-round.

Feast on a variety of barbecued meats at tasty Smokehouse Tavern.

Portland’s Best Barbecue

Where there’s smoke, there’s great barbecue. Savor brisket, ribs and even vegetarian options at Portland's best BBQ restaurants.

Dig into classic chicken and waffles at Po\'shines Café De La Soul.

Portland’s Best Soul Food Spots

Eat your way through North or Northeast Portland to find Southern food dishes that taste like they were flown in from the Mississippi Delta.

Dig into an old-fashioned berry pie at Tilt.

Portland’s Best Pies

Every season is pie season in Portland! Sit down to a delectable slice filled with Oregon-grown goods at these favorite local pie spots.

Gourmet food cart Nineteen27 S\'mores kicks the campfire classic up a notch.

Six Amazing S’Mores Spots in Portland

Portland's food carts, sweet shops and even breweries offer creative variations on classic campfire s'mores.

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