The Great Vegan Portland Food Tour

Classmates. Me, Derek, James.

Portland is behind me - I'm back in Southern California after my month-long Family Medicine rotation. I'm glad to be back of course, and to have safely made the 16 hour drive, but I will miss the rain, my family, and of course the food.

Although I was just trying eat well, I think I undertook a subconscious informal challenge to try as many different places as possible. Since the clerkship subsidized some of our food on campus, I ate most frequently at the all-vegan Living Well Bistro at Portland Adventist - I ended up trying about 11 dishes. The parfait was my favorite. I also tried to venture out to other popular places.

Although they're almost all East of the river, I think I did a pretty good job of at least touring my neighborhood. Some have their own reviews in previous posts, but the later ones are newer.

Total count: 15 different establishments. And I would eat again at every single one.

Vegan Portland: A Photo Farewell


1. Prasad

2. Blossoming Lotus

Salad

Live Pizza

3. Porque No?

Bean and Rice bowl.

4. Papa G's

Mac and Cheese, BBQ Tofu, Spaghetti Squash

5. Voodoo Doughnuts

Oreo, Chocolate frosting, Peanut butter drizzle

6. The Sweet Hereafter

Jamaican Bowl w/ avocado

7. Off the Griddle

Smokey Bleu

8. Vita Cafe

Basic Burger with Tempeh Bacon and vegan cheese

Irish Oatmeal Cake

9. AND Cafe

Blue Corn Waffle with Smoked Molasses syrup


10. Whole Bowl

11. Laughing Planet Cafe

Cuban bowl - Sweet potatoes, plantains and tofu


12. Paradox Cafe

Roasted Vegetable on Ciabatta

13. Dove Vivi

Rachael.

1/2 Corn Cashew, 1/2 Vegetable Pizza

14. Bob's Red Mill Restaurant/Bakery/Store

Vegan French Toast

15. Living Well Bistro

BBQ Tofu

Parfait with Pecan Cream

Coconut Juice + Aloe pulp

Portobello Vegan Pizza on Naan.

Black Bean Veggie Wrap

Pecan Sticky Bun, fresh fruit.

Live Pasta

Soy Ginger Wrap

Tofu Scramble with Dave's Killer Bread

Mint Chocolate Brownie

Blueberry Streusel Muffin

Garden Veggie Wrap

I cannot possibly pick favorites, but I'm very glad I had the opportunity to try so many different things. And now I've returned to my lovely kitchen full of ideas for my homemade food.

Ever eaten in Portland? What's your favorite?