I had heard that Portland is famous for its food cart scene, so while I was visiting, I knew I had…read moreto experience it for myself. I decided to visit Hawthorne Asylum, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere reminded me of a night market, except with permanent food carts. It has a fun, lively vibe, and there are so many different food options that there's something for everyone. It's a great place to come with friends or family since everyone can choose something different. There's also a bar in the middle of the food cart pod. We didn't get a chance to try it because we had already ordered boba tea from another vendor, but it looked like a great place to relax and enjoy a drink. I'll definitely check it out the next time I'm back. Overall, Hawthorne Asylum is a fun spot with a great atmosphere and an excellent variety of food. It's well worth a visit if you're exploring Portland.

A visit to Portland is not complete without a visit to some food carts! This was our first time to…read morethis spot in particular and I loved how many options there were, with the large community tables in the center! They had the World Cup game playing too so this was the perfect spot to hang out. They also had bathrooms which is a bonus! There was a good variety of different types of food, so it was nice that we could all pick different things. Big fan of the vareniki from Pelmeni Pelmeni in the middle section! I appreciated that the vendors used beepers too so you could still wander off and order other things while you wait.

Everything was delicious! Tastes authentically enough to satisfy my craving for home cooked food…read more The price was reasonable on most items. My new favorite spot.

We didn't get a chance to try the food, so this review is strictly about the location/building…read more We came straight from a freezing cold soccer game at Providence Park, dreaming about warming up with a big, comforting bowl of khao poon. Spirits were high. Expectations were hot. Unfortunately... the restaurant was not. I'm not exaggerating when I say it felt colder inside than outside. We had just survived crazy wind chill and somehow walked into what felt like the extended edition of winter. I could see it in my family's eyes -- if I made them stay, I might be eating that khao poon alone. After about five minutes of studying the menu (and seriously debating toughing it out), we had to call it. Between shivering and imagining our soup cooling at record speed, it just wasn't going to work. We genuinely wanted to stay -- which is the tough part. Please, for the love of warm noodles everywhere, get some heaters going in there. We'll happily come back when we can feel our fingers while holding the spoon.

This place is adorable, has a wonderful vibe, and the service is fantastic! While they don't serve…read moremy usual drip coffee, the Americano they made me this morning was so good that I will go back again and again! The coffee is fantastic. Try it with a little of Maggie's home made maple syrup. I have lived around here forever and just stumbled upon this place today. They may get tired of seeing my face! FYI, they don't take cash.

We are always looking for new coffee places to try and are so happy to have discovered Maggie's…read moreCoffee. They transformed a garage into an eclectic and inviting space. The vibe is comfortable, relaxed, and welcoming. Maggie and her team are a delight-- warm, friendly, and go the extra mile. I was excited to try their almond croissant latte which is my favorite pastry. It was fantastic! My lobster had a mocha and almond croissant pastry. We look forward to returning again soon!

Ate here twice already can't beat this place, place your orders and sit on the deck…read more Food is delicious, strongly recommend tacos street style, get your own delicious authentic salsa & baked beans with grilled onions & grilled peppers (Chiles toriados) you can also order a michelada on deck! Tried the Tripa tacos & pastor, stake tacos meat was tender & well seasoned on the pastor & stake. The Tripa tacos were nice & crispy w/some tenderness in the tripa fire!! They have their own sitting outside or take it inside the market has seating as well. Definitely recommend & coming back!

Five star tacos ALL DAY! This is coming from an LA native and McMinnville -- once again, blowing my…read moreexpectations out the water with the amazing food that you guys have in your small town. The good folks in this part of Oregon truly appreciate food and take it to the next level. The food scene in McMinnville vs. The Greater Sacramento area is a no Brainer. McMinville wins by a landslide. Do NOT sleep on what could be the best tacos in at least 200 miles.

Since the pandemic, late night taco stands in Portland have become less and less of a thing,…read moreespecially in this part of the city. It wasn't until I drove along 122nd just past Division that I spotted them setting up in the late afternoon and knew I needed to have it. Located in the parking lot directly in front of O'Reilly Auto Parts (#1), with no seating whatsoever, it appears primed for takeout only. Given the 323 area code, I imagine they're out of the LA area. Their setup is totally something I'd see out of SoCal: a large flat top with a number of meats on the side, a tortilla press, and a trompo with a pile of meat slowly cooking and spinning on the side. At $3.50 a taco, this is hardly LA streetside pricing -- and based on my late-night jaunts in years past, not exactly Portland pricing either. Most of the expanded menu are at restaurant-level pricing as well, with burritos in the $14-17 range, along with quesadillas ($14), tortas ($15), and platters ($20) all on the upper echelon of premium markup. (#2) In fact this may explain why they have a full on computer for their POS system with credit card capabilities. And yet, one still has to serve themselves on the condiments, bags, plasticware, and assemble their takeout situation on their own. I decided to hone in on a number of meats for my tacos: pastor (trompo), asada, cabeza, lengua, and carnitas. The good news is that all of them ranged from delicious to outstanding. The cabeza was wonderfully tender, the asada had a nice smokiness to it, the pastor was seasoned nicely, and the carnitas not the Michoacan style carnitas that most have grown to love, but a fattier, pinker portion that was also very tasty. Their salsa verde had a nice kick to it, which made up for the not-so-fresh / semi-dry limes. Despite the sticker shock, this was all and all, a successful taco outing. The food was good across the board and the staff was quick to make things happen. Additionally, they're open super late until at least 1AM each night, which already deserves some big time kudos. I haven't figured out if they're new, but given their out of state number and the fact they're not listing anywhere else online that I can find, I'm pleased to drop another FTR (#3) for all the interwebz to freely leech and patronize. I'll be back in Portland again soon and hopefully by then, I'll be able to add a few more things to my taco loving palate. __________ (#1) Oh, oh, oh, Oh Reilly.... I'm sorry. (#2) Foodflation is one of my least favorite things in life. (#3) First to review, my Yelp noobs.

Awesome food, portions and service! Our new favorite spot. Great pod location with very helpful and…read morekind staff. Thank you!!!

We chose this place out of the line of carts on Oak Street in downtown Seattle. I've always been a…read morefan of Thai food and love trying different places on trips. This random choice turned out to be a good one! This "restaurant" is totally unique because everything is cooked in a tiny little room that is no bigger than 8 by 5 feet, with two or more people working to prepare the food. It is amazing that they are able to turn out relatively inexpensive and tasty Thai food in such a place. The order was also ready really quickly, which was also great! We got the pad see-ew and pad thai, as well as two Thai iced teas. The pad see-ew had huge noodles and tasted just right. There was a lot more there than I was expecting. The pad thai was also really good and had fresh bean sprouts. Everything had the classic Thai food taste. There were also a huge number of other options on the menu which, judging by how tasty the ones we got were, would also be really good. If you are looking for something adventurous and tasty, roll with this Thai cart!

Juan Carlos was my chef he made me a carne Asada burrito and it was amazing the perfect meal after…read morea Long day of working, I went back to thank him for this amazing meal and he gave me a cup of consome because I told him I've never tried it before and that was amazing as well. I will recommend this place to everyone and they got a customer for life today

The family that runs this booth at the Saturday market, truly are the kindest souls. I have been…read morecraving pierogis since I came back from Poland, and these no doubt taste the same. Homemade and super fresh, you can watch them boil and cook the sausages. My boyfriend and I try and come to the market every so often to support them, and this last time we went, the line was a 15 min wait, business is booming and I love that for this family. They are even expanding to Wednesdays at another market (in the photo). I can go on and on, but this is definitely the first booth to check out when you get to the market, and try the 3 dollar lemonade, sooooo delicious.

Saw this Polish stand at the Portland Famer's Market on Wednesdsay and I had to give it a try. The…read morestall's run by a lovely older Polish couple who make delicious Polish dishes from the quintessential pierogies to keilbasa (kiełbasa), and I was so happy to be able to have a taste of something familiar. I got: - Pierogo plate: 6 pierogies topped with grilled onions, served with sauerkraut salad, pickled beets & horseradish (although mine came with coleslaw instead, which I am happy about because I don't like beets), and sour cream. $13.50 The grilled onions were almost caramlised, with the perfect tinge of tartness from the sauerkraut, fresh crunch from the coleslaw, and softness from the sour cream perfectly balanced out the pierogies. - (Polish) kiełbasa & salad plate: Homemade smoked kiełbasa served with sauerkraut salad and grilled onions. It also came with pickled beets & horseradish, and deli mustard. $11.00 Fresh, hot, thick, juicy, and scrumptious, especially with the mustard and saurkraut. I cannot recommend them enough - they accept both card and cash, so please, please go! All of it reminded me of the food I'd eat in Logan Square in Chicago (a Polish-Mexican neighbourhood) and my Polish family. It's all prepared fresh, by hand, with locally ingredients sourced ingredients. The prices seemed to have increased, but I understand that times are what they are, with inflation, etc.,; I'm happy to support small businesses, particularly when the food is this delicious. Pro-tip: If you can, buy their frozen pierogies so you can have some for later! I walked here, so I can't speak to parking, but it's Portland - walk if you can; it's well worth it. We sat at one of the benches in the park where the market was taking place and enjoyed the food while people watching in the amazing cool weather.

If you find yourself cruising down Foster and land at Foster Food Carts right around what I'm…read morecalling "Hillbilly Junction" near 52nd you'll know pretty quick you've stepped into one of Portland's more... character-rich corners. And I say that with love, because if there's one thing Portland does better than anyone, it's making room for everybody. Truly whatever your vibe, your look, or your life story, you'll fit in just fine here. Now, the setup itself? Solid. You've got a thoughtful little covered kids' area so the young ones can burn off some energy, some cool artwork painted right into the ground, and a lineup of food carts spread across the blacktop like a greatest hits album of quick eats. There's multiple covered sections, plus a stage that hints at some lively nights. It leans outdoorsy, but still gives you enough cover to dodge the rain which, let's be honest, is a survival feature in this town. And when those string lights kick on at night? You can tell this place has potential to glow. It's got that laid-back, hangout energy where you could post up with some food, maybe a drink, and just soak it all in. Not polished, not fancy just real. Location-wise, it sits on a funky three-way corner that somehow works in its favor. That said, it's a bit of a trek off the freeway. Unless you're already in the Foster area, you're probably not making a special trip but if you are nearby, it's a convenient and worthwhile stop. I rolled in after a caffeine boost from Dutch Bros Coffee (because priorities), and it fit the bill just right. Overall, I'm landing this one at a respectable three stars. It's clean, the service is friendly, and it does what it's supposed to do. It may not be the crown jewel of Portland's food cart scene, but it's got heart, a little grit, and just enough charm to keep it interesting.

When I found out the foster cart pods were making a come back, I shedded a few tears of joy. My…read morebest friend organized a Sunday lunch gathering since they lived close by. I parked in my usual spot in the neighborhood and checked out the latest offerings. The only cart I recognized was the egg cart. I was tempted but also wanted to try something new. There is plenty of seating spread out and I loved that. They still serve beer and it's inside a tented area with additional seating. I felt at ease and not claustrophobic like some other pods that have opened recently. The food we had and the service delivered was stellar. I loved what I had and I cannot wait to return, cheers!

If I'm being honest, I hate using the word "cute." It feels like something you say about a puppy or…read morea teacup, not a place to grab a bite. But here we are Milwaukie Station Food Carts Pod & Beer Garden is... kind of cute. There, I said it. Tucked right next to the TriMet station, it sits in this neat little corner that feels clean, organized, and surprisingly polished for a transit-side stop. What immediately stands out is the lineup. Spots like Good & Evil Wrap Company (which, let me tell you, looks dangerously good), Puddletown Bagels, Kappany, and a handful of others give you a solid variety from Greek-inspired eats to bagels to Chinese food. Hoppy's Chinese was open and doing its thing, and I caught myself eyeing a Cali fruit smoothie that looked like it could save a hot afternoon. That said... a noticeable chunk of carts were closed, and it does take a little wind out of the sails when you're scanning options and hitting a few "nope, not today" moments. Now, location? Absolute win. Being right off the station makes this place a no-brainer if you're hopping on or off transit, or just cruising through Main Street. It feels like a built-in pit stop for commuters quick, convenient, and reliable when everything's open. The area itself is clean, with some small trees and a layout that feels intentional, not slapped together. Definitely not some run-down corner--this place is well-kept. But let's talk reality: it's small. And when the heat rolls in, this place turns into a bit of a sweat box. There are covered areas, sure, but not enough to really beat the sun when it's coming down hard. It's the kind of spot where you find yourself thinking, "Alright, I'm gonna grab my food... and retreat to the car like it's a survival mission." All things considered, I'd land this somewhere between a 3 and 4 stars. Cleanliness, location, and overall vibe? Easy 5. But the size, the number of closed carts, and the heat factor hold it back a bit. Still, I'll be back if for no other reason than to finally get my hands on that Good & Evil wrap that's been calling my name.

The atmosphere was totally dead here on a Saturday afternoon at 5:30pm and half the carts were…read moreclosed. I started questioning my decision to bring my family here while waiting for our food but I have to say the Happy Delicious Sushi and Bubble Tea carts did not disappoint. All our food and drinks were very fresh and as promised happy and delicious.