All-Vegetarian Restaurants
Happily, nearly every Portland-area restaurant offers at least some animal-free options. The listings on this page include local favorites specifically catering to the vegetarian demand. If you're looking for a listing of all-vegetarian restaurants or establishments that serve mock meats or vegan cheese pizza, click on one of the links below.
Downtown | North | Northeast | Northwest | Pearl District | Portland | Southeast | Southwest | Suburbs and Beyond | ABC
V = vegetarian eateries
| Portland |
Chatpata Chaat Cafe & India Direct Grocery V
16205 NW Bethany Ct.
Portland, Ore.
503-690-0499 |
Vegetarian snack bar that is connected to an Indian grocery store. |
| Downtown |
Asaase Ital Palace V
1600 SW 5th and College Sts.
Portland, Ore.
503-851-2511 |
Located downtown near Portland State University, this all-veg food cart serves authentic and flavorful Ital food. Choose from various combinations of rice, beans, greens, and fried plantains. Prices are $6 for a small and $9 for a large. We recommend adding the Jerk Veggie Chick-un ($4.50 and specify no honey) or an Ital Sambusa ($2) to your meal. Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Call to confirm hours. |
Bombay Chaat House V
804 SW 12th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-380-3087
bombaychaathouse.org |
All-vegetarian food cart serving Indian fare. Most dishes can be made vegan. |
Food for Thought V
1825 SW Broadway
Basement of Smith Memorial Student Union
Portland, Ore.
503-725-9747 |
PSU students and those in the know fill up on $4 entrees like vegan lasagna, black bean tamales and tofu salad sandwiches at this student-run cafeteria, open 5 days a week whenever school’s in session. |
Someday Lounge V
125 NW 5th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-248-1030
somedaylounge.com |
Popular bar and music venue with an all-vegetarian menu (many options are vegan) including a spicy creole salad and "steak" sandwich. Also serves soy ice cream. All food items (except for soup) are $2 off during happy hour. |
Vegetarian House V
22 NW 4th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-274-0160
vegetarianhouse.com |
All-vegan Chinese food, featuring a variety of mock meats and an inexpenisve lunch buffet during the week. The vegetarian chicken occasionally contains whey, but the helpful staff will happily direct you to vegan options. |
The Whole Bowl V
SW Alder St. & SW 9th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-757-BOWL
thewholebowl.com |
This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan! |
| North |
The Bye and Bye V
1011 NE Alberta St.
Portland, Ore.
thebyeandbye.com |
The Bye and Bye is the newest addition to Portland’s ever-growing vegan scene. It is an all-vegan bar where you will find faux meat ball sandwiches, a relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and you won’t come home smelling like an ashtray. (It’s non-smoking—hurray!) The bar features a great jukebox and ample bike parking. While the bar is open until 2 am, food is only served until 9, so round up your friends, hop on your bikes and get there early. |
Native Bowl V
N Missisippi Ave. at N Skidmore St.
Portland , Ore.
503-330-7616
nativebowl.blogspot.com |
All-vegan food cart in Mississippi Marketplace where you can choose from several different rice bowls containing BBQ tofu, veggies, and amazing house-made sauces, such as the wicked-hot dragon sauce or kochujang. |
Proper Eats V
8638 N Lombard Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-445-2007
propereats.org |
Located in the St. John’s neighborhood, Proper Eats is "consciously participating in the food revolution" by working solely with local farmers and distributors to offer affordable vegetarian meals prepared with local, organic produce. Try the delicious tempeh reuben or tacos with tofu-cilantro sour cream — and check their website for upcoming music and community events, too. |
The Ruby Dragon V
4233 N Mississippi Ave. at N Skidmore St.
Mississippi Marketplace
Portland, Ore.
339-222-1685
therubydragonpdx.blogspot.com |
A 100% vegan food cart with organic, local ingredients and affordable pricing with all selections under $8. Enjoy all-day breakfast dishes with choices such as Quinoa Pancakes and You’re Home Fries. Eat light at lunch with Jade Forest Kale Salad and Mamma Miso Soup, then indulge in amazing dinner and dessert options-Ruby Curry topped off with Juicy Lemon Cake will certainly make you happy. |
Sushi Tree V
4237 N Mississippi Ave.
Portland , Ore.
503-705-3585
sushitree.net |
All-vegetarian food cart in the Mississippi Marketplace that makes a variety of creative vegan sushi rolls at affordable prices. |
| Northeast |
Blossoming Lotus V
1713 NE 15th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-228-0048
blpdx.com |
In the historic Irvington District on Portland’s East Side; all organic and vegan restaurant with lots of raw options. Also offers coffee, tea, fresh juices, and vegan soft serve. Try the amazingly popular live pizza made with cashew cheese or the goddess bowl. |
| Northwest |
Sweet Lemon Vegetarian Bistro V
4888 NW Bethany Blvd.
K6
Portland, Ore.
503-617-1419
sweetlemonveggiebistro.com |
This all vegetarian (mostly vegan) restaurant offers a great selection of wraps, salads, sandwiches and noodle dishes. Menu items are priced from $3.95 to $6.95. |
| Pearl District |
The Whole Bowl V
1100 NW Glisan St.
Portland, Ore.
503-757-BOWL
thewholebowl.com |
This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan! This location offers free wi-fi. |
| Southeast |
Bay Leaf V
4768 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore.
503-232-7058
bayleafvegetarian.com |
This cute Thai spot is all-vegetarian and mostly vegan — just ask them to hold the egg on a few dishes. Vegan cakes and cheesecakes are available for dessert, too, courtesy of SweetPea Baking Company. |
Chaos Café and Parlor V
2620 SE Powell Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-546-8112
myspace.com/chaoscafe |
Decorated with an eclectic mix of colorful, funky, thrift store treasures, artwork, and furniture this all-vegetarian restaurant specializes in delicious, energizing, whole foods meals. In addition to serving breakfast all day and nightly dinner specials, Chaos Café offers fresh fruit juices and smoothies, veggie burgers, wraps, and salads served with your choice of tempeh or baked tofu. |
Papa G’s V
2314 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore.
503-235-0244
pappags.com |
Papa G’s is a vegan, organic deli. Menu includes a variety of dishes such as Mac ’n’ Cheeze, Tamale Pie, Lasagna, and East Indian Subji. Catering services and wholesale prices are also available. |
Portobello V
1123 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore.
503-754-5993
portobellopdx.com |
All-vegan Italian inspired restaurant. Dishes include Portobello Ravioli, Potato Gnocchi, Saltimboca, and Lasagna alla Bolognese.
For the month of May, Portobello is closed so that they can move to their new location on SE Division St. |
Red & Black Café V
400 SE 12th Ave.
Portland, Ore.
503-231-3899
redandblackcafe.com |
This worker-owned café is a local favorite, hosting regular live music events and serving up a variety of simple, organic sandwiches and snacks on their all-vegan menu. They are now open in their new location, a block north of Portland’s vegan mini-mall! |
Sip V
3029 SE 21st Ave.
Portland, Ore.
sipjuicecart.com |
This organic juice, smoothie, and milkshake trailer sits in the courtyard of the People’s Food Co-op. Sip uses vegan ice cream in their milkshakes! Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. |
Van Hahn V
8446 SE Division St.
Portland, Ore.
503-788-0825 |
The all-vegetarian menu at this volunteer-run Buddhist restaurant features Vietnamese and Thai favorites, with lots of healthful vegan options. |
Vege Thai V
3272 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-234-2171
vegethai.com |
This small, all-vegetarian thai restaurant offers an assortment of mock meats and seafoods on their extensive menu. Wash it all down with a soymilk thai iced tea! |
The Whole Bowl V
4409 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
Portland, Ore.
503-757-BOWL
thewholebowl.com |
This lunch cart serves only one dish: a medley of brown rice, red and black beans, fresh avocado, salsa, black olives, cilantro and Tali Sauce. Ask them to hold the sour cream and cheddar to make it vegan. The Tali Sauce, which is The Whole Bowl’s secret weapon (fondly referred to by many as "crack sauce"), is vegan! |
| Southwest |
Sonny Bowl V
430 SW 3rd Ave.
Portland, Ore. |
All-vegan food cart that offers three lunch bowls to choose from with a bbq sauce, lemon cilantro sauce, and a pineapple-curry sauce. Add soy curls to any meal. |
| Suburbs and Beyond |
Milky Way Tea & Pastry V
9895 S.E. Sunnyside Rd.
Portland, Ore.
503-652-7875 |
This all-vegetarian deli and coffee shop offers a variety of mock-meat bagel sandwiches, bubble tea and an assortment of baked goods. |
If you have any additions or corrections to this list, please contact us at info@VegPortland.com.
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