Vegetarian Guide to Portland

Experience the Portland vegetarian scene that foodies of all stripes have come to love.

Updated Feb. 6, 2023 3 min read

Nearly every Portland menu features vegetarian and vegan options made from fresh, local ingredients, and some restaurants serve vegetarian food exclusively. 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.

You’ll find a plant-based burger, gourmet salad, colorful veggie wrap or some other vegetarian option at nearly every eatery in Portland.

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.

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 original spot or their second location on Northwest 23rd Avenue.

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Comfort Food

If you’re staying on the north side of town or craving 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.

If the taste of fast food is what you are craving Next Level Burger re-imagines classic diner chow with six types of juicy patties, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and creamy milkshakes.

a noodle salad and a dish of fried food with a beverage and several other dishes in the background at Kati Portland, a vegetarian and vegan Thai restaurant in Portland — Kati Portland specializes in vegan and vegetarian Thai food featuring fresh, local ingredients.

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.

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What restaurants have vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options?

Whether you’re gluten-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan or just into clean eating, there’s plenty to choose from at Laughing Planet. Each option is clearly marked on the menu, and there are dishes for meat eaters too.

Harlow serves an entirely plant-based and gluten-free menu. Blossoming Lotus has options for gluten-free, soy-free, raw and live diets.

For more gluten-free restaurants, read our guide to gluten-free dining in Portland.

Where can I find a list of all the vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Portland?

Food Fight, a vegan grocery store in Northeast Portland, has a mostly up-to-date list of vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Portland. (It’s always a good idea to check a restaurant’s website or social media accounts before visiting.)

Where can a vegetarian and a meat eater enjoy a meal together?

You’ll find a plant-based burger, gourmet salad, colorful veggie wrap or some other vegetarian option at nearly every eatery in Portland — many restaurants offer even more. 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.

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.

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Sandwiches with house-made seitan and vegan baked goods attract diners to Southeast Portland’s Sweetpea Baking Company, while downtown’s Petunia’s Pies & Pastries offers vegan and gluten-free delights as well as beer, wine and cocktails.

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). Its sister bar Sweet Hereafter, located on Southeast Belmont Street, also offers vegan bar snacks and plentiful outdoor seating.

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Vegetarian and Vegan Pizza

If you’re tired of cheese pizza with the same old veggies, visit one of Portland’s vegan pizzerias, where you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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.

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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.

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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