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Vegetarian Guide to Portland
Experience the Portland vegetarian scene that foodies of all stripes have come to love.
Nearly every Portland menu features vegetarian and vegan options made from fresh, local ingredients, and some restaurants serve vegetarian food exclusively. You’ll easily find a plant-based burger, gourmet salad, colorful veggie wrap or some other vegetarian offering. If you’re looking for a dining destination with an equal number of vegetarian and meat offerings, try one of Portland’s many options for Thai or Indian food.
Below are a handful of the many vegetarian restaurants in Portland — get out and experience the side of Portland vegetarian diners cherish. If you’re looking for vegetarian or vegan food carts, check out our food cart finder.
Fresh and Healthy
Anyone who appreciates vegetables must visit the Portland Farmers Market at PSU, where the freshest seasonal produce — from asparagus to zucchini — stands side by side with baked goods, cheeses and prepared foods like tamales and hand pies.
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In downtown Portland, The Whole Bowl draws crowds with its simple rice-and-bean bowls topped with garlicky sauce. If you need a place to sit and relax, visit Veggie Grill on Southwest Taylor Street.
Harlow serves smoothies, wraps, salads and bowls made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Grab something to go, or relax and enjoy some people watching at either their southeast flagship spot or their second location on Northwest 23rd Avenue.
You’ll find a plant-based burger, gourmet salad, colorful veggie wrap or some other vegetarian option at nearly every eatery in Portland.
Comfort Food
For a Southern-style breakfast, visit Dirty Lettuce for all the biscuits, grits, and (meat-free) fried chicken you can handle. Their soy- and seitan-based meat is seasoned with secret spices and packed with flavor.
Next Level Burger re-imagines classic diner fare as 100% plant-based, with six types of juicy patties, hot dogs, chili cheese fries, and creamy mylkshakes.
Stop by DC Vegetarian for a grilled cheese sandwich, Reuben, BLT or a classic burger. Their plant-based subs and hearty sandwiches have won the hearts of vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Whether you’re gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan or just into healthy eating, there’s plenty to choose from at Laughing Planet, especially since each option is clearly marked on the menu.
Dining Out With Special Diets
Vegan? Gluten-free? Digging a raw diet? Portland has abundant options for everyone.
Vegan Guide to Portland
From hearty vegan comfort food to plant-based fine dining options, discover the many excellent vegan restaurants Portland has to offer.
Healthy Food in Portland
Portland may be known for its ice cream, doughnuts, cured meats and fish sauce chicken wings, but it’s also a heavenly spot for healthy eats.
Gluten-Free Restaurants
As the demand for gluten-free options has grown, Portland’s forward-thinking chefs have set their tables for diners with dietary restrictions.
Vegan Options
The city’s growing selection of vegan restaurants includes Blossoming Lotus in the Irvington neighborhood, where you’ll find satisfying international dishes like Jamaican jerk tempeh, pad thai and lasagna with seasonal vegetables and tofu ricotta.
Sandwiches with house-made seitan and vegan baked goods attract diners to Southeast Portland’s Sweetpea Baking Company.
At The Bye and Bye, a vegan bar on Northeast Alberta Street, late-night noshes range from the healthy (barbecue tofu with greens and black-eyed peas) to the rib-sticking (a “chili pie” of vegetarian chili over corn chips, topped with vegan sour cream).
Vegetarian and Vegan Pizza
Boxcar Pizza serves up vegan Detroit-style pizzas with traditional and not-so-traditional toppings. Try the “BBQ, Bacon, Ranch, Jalapeno, Cheeseburger” (yes, all of that comes on one pizza), or the best-selling Bianca, made with mozzarella, ricotta, sausage, garlic and fresh basil.
If you’re in the mood for something different, head to Secret Pizza Society for a Chalupa Batman pizza made with taco tofu, or the Absolom topped with soy curls and a chili maple drizzle. There are options for less adventurous eaters as well — the Mount Boring is topped with red sauce, roasted mushrooms, basil and black olives.
Portland is home to the only U.S. outpost of Virtuous Pie, a Vancouver-based restaurant chain known for its handcrafted pizzas and vegan ice cream. Their menu also includes salads, mac and cheese, and garlic knots.
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