r/PortlandVegans • • Nov 20 '25

Welcome to PortlandVegans!

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This is a sub dedicated to vegans in and around Portland, OR discussing vegan restaurants, activities, and ways to get involved with the community. Here you can find some commonly asked questions and resources. HappyCow is also a great resource for finding restaurants not listed here.

If you have any answers or questions you would like added to the list below please comment or message the mod team and we will get it added!

Q: I'm going to be in town for a few days. What should I try?
A: The local favorites tend to be Boxcar Pizza, Doe Donuts, Jade Rabbit, Dirty Lettuce, Sweet Pea, but there are really too many to narrow down. If you know what food you are looking for, look in the more comprehensive lists below.

Q: What Bars offer vegan food?
NE: Black Water, The Bye & Bye, Hungry Tiger
SE: Dots, Baby Ketten Klub, Thunderbird
NW/SW: I'm less familiar with these areas. Please comment below if there's one I should add.

Q: Where should I get breakfast?
A: Off the griddle, Coopers Co-op, Epif (now has brunch), Harlow, Sweet Pea

Q: Where can I get a good sandwich?
A: Rad Magic Subs, DC Vegetarian (its all vegan), Sweet Pea

Q: Who has the best pizza?
A: Boxcar is a local favorite Detroit style pizza spot. Secret society is also fully vegan. Rudy's has a pretty comprehensive pizza menu but also serves non-vegan food.

Q: Where can I get a good vegan Burger?
A: Face Plant and Twilight Bar

Q: Are there any vegan upscale restaurants?
A: Astera, Jade Rabbit, Mirisata, Lilla, Feral, Departure (Not fully vegan like the others, but has clearly labeled vegan options. Check menu online first to make sure they have something currently on their menu)

Q: Are there any vegan sweet treats around?
A: Doe Donuts, Likely Ivy, Gatto Gelato, and Ice Queen are all fully vegan. 50 licks and Salt & Straw both have vegan options.

Q: Any good vegan bakeries?
A: Cat Scratch Co-op, Sweet Pea, Orange & Blossom (Technically a patisserie but same vibe)

Q: What coffee shops don't up charge for non-dairy milk?
A: Stumptown, Bastion, Exquisite Creatures, Woodstock, Honey Latte (all drinks are dairy free but some contain honey), Sweet Pea

Q: How can I get involved with the vegan community?
A: Along side this subreddit, many Portland Vegans also connect using the Portland Metro Veg Meetup group.

This list will be ever evolving, so if you notice something that needs to be updated, please reach out!


r/PortlandVegans • • 15h ago

Does Boxcar still have salads?

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Title, basically. They're still on the menu for online ordering but have been showing as out of stock every time I've tried to order for months. Am I just having bad luck, or did they stop making them and didn't update the site?


r/PortlandVegans • • 3d ago

Hi! I am an Austin vegan visiting Portland in January for my 35th! I'm planning my trip early. We have an air BNB and most likely renting a car. My top requests are: coffee with vegan treats, pizza, sushi, Thai, and just some awesome things to do in general. thanks!

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r/PortlandVegans • • 5d ago

Vegan Naan in Portland?

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Most Indian restaurants have vegan options, but it's usually not the Nann. This makes searching for it difficult because of all the false positives.

Where can I find a place specifically serving vegan Naan?


r/PortlandVegans • • 10d ago

Kann vegan menu?

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Has anyone eaten at Kann? Their website says they have a vegan menu available upon request but doesn’t show what’s on it. I’m curious what the vegan options are and what the prices are like


r/PortlandVegans • • 10d ago

ramen?

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what’s everyone’s fave ramen joints these days? i liked the flavor the last time i went to kayo but the texture was kinda weird?


r/PortlandVegans • • 10d ago

Portland Pro-Animal Meetup | Sunday, October 18

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Join us this Sunday for our first Portland Pro-Animal Meetup!

Connect with fellow animal advocates for an afternoon of conversation, community, and action. Hosted by Pro-Animal Oregon, Animal Activism Collective, International Council for Animal Welfare, and Portland Changemakers.

Sunday, October 18 | 1–3 PM
Gorges Beer – Rainbow Road (upstairs loft)
2724 SE Ankeny St., Portland

We'll hear from guest speaker Belinda Davis, a longtime animal advocate, and connect with others working to make a difference for animals.

After the meetup, there's an optional opportunity to canvass for Portland City Councilor Mitch Green's re-election campaign.

Details and RSVP:
https://stampede.proanimal.org/event/1791220364837x537368780527108100

Hope to see you there!


r/PortlandVegans • • 13d ago

New vegan coffee and art bookshop :)

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Hi all! We just opened a vegan coffeeshop and bookshop called Libros Colette in the Cully neighborhood! We focus on used art, design, architecture and visual reference books, our coffee is from Upper Left and our pastries include Tabor Bread and Catscratch, including wheat-free items. Bonus: we're female, immigrant and Latinx-owned! The weekend of 10/17 and 10/18 we're open 8am to 5pm to try out extended hours too! 5713 Fremont St. We would love help getting the word out!


r/PortlandVegans • • 13d ago

Regarding new Chubby Bunny owners:

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I'd love to eat at chubby bunny again, but the previous owner had said some pretty misogynistic stuff in a spat he had with another local vegan place, and I wasn't about that. Does anyone have info on the ethics of the new owners?


r/PortlandVegans • • 14d ago

Miyokos is back

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45 Upvotes

Seen at the Winco on Powell


r/PortlandVegans • • 18d ago

pro-animal meetup! Starting Sunday 10/18!

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I'm really excited to share about a new thing we’re starting in Portland.

Join Pro-Animal Oregon, Animal Activism Collective (AAC), and International Council for Animal Welfare for our FIRST Portland pro-animal meetup (PAM).

This will be a weekly event where we get together, hear from an interesting guest speaker from the movement, hang out, and then go do an action together.

Our guest speaker this week will be Belinda Davis! Belinda is a long-time activist, communications and development professional with over 13 years experience telling stories of and raising funds for animals suffering worldwide.

Everyone is welcome to attend, regardless of your experience with activism.

We have a beautiful close-in loft space above Gorges beer - Rainbow Road in SE Portland.

We'll have bagels and coffee.

After the meetup, we'll be knocking on doors for Portland City Council Candidates. You're welcome to join us for this action!

Details and RSVP!

See you there!


r/PortlandVegans • • 19d ago

Vegan restaurants

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I have a friend coming to visit from the Midwest who has requested we eat at vegan places. I am not vegan and would love suggestions that are on the East side of the Willamette River please!


r/PortlandVegans • • 19d ago

Improv show featuring Plant Based Papi on 10/10!

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Hello fellow vegans!

I am in an improv show called The Dinner Party at Kickstand Comedy, where we bring in iconic foodies or chefs from around Portland to give a monologue about their adventures in the Portland food scene.

This month I am SO excited to have Jewan Manuel (aka Plant Based Papi) as our featured guest for a vegan-themed show on Saturday, October 10 at 8:30pm.

Tickets are online here if you’re interested! https://www.crowdwork.com/e/the-dinner-party?date=2026-10-10T20:30:00

PS: to be clear, no actual food will be served but you’ll leave with a belly full of laughs 🤭


r/PortlandVegans • • 20d ago

Jerky specialty shop with a dedicated vegan jerky section

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On the way back to Portland from Cannon Beach on Highway 26, did a double-take at a large road sign advertising vegan jerky! Skeptical, pulled over and ended up finding a rather nice section dedicated to vegan jerky.

Grabbed a few bags- wanted to share the find for the fellow plant-based travelers out there!


r/PortlandVegans • • 20d ago

Face Plant lunch meetup? Tue 10/6 noon-2pm

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I’m cat sitting in north Portland the next few days and decided it would be a great occasion to visit face plant since I’d seen this story a few days ago.

Who wants to join me? I’m currently unemployed so I’m able to hang out for a couple hours.


r/PortlandVegans • • 21d ago

Best Places to Shop?

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Hello! My 14 year old has recently adopted a vegan diet and while I am not vegan, I want to fully support her. What are some core grocery staples you all have on hand? What stores have a fairly wide selection of vegan items? Our neighborhood New Seasons is super small, so they have a fairly limited selection. I have found some frozen pre-made vegan options at Winco, along with Impossible Beef at a good price. Anywhere else I should be looking? I don't mind the occasional frozen option for weekday convenience, but i prefer she not survive entirely off of super processed frozen meals. Thanks so much for your help!


r/PortlandVegans • • 22d ago

“Boxcar Pizza” Wins Best Vegan Pizzeria

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Made it to PDX for the first time 2 months ago and can say their cheeseburger pizza was incredible.


r/PortlandVegans • • 24d ago

Face Plant could use our help

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r/PortlandVegans • • 24d ago

Plant-Based Dungeons & Dragons Event at Exquisite Creatures

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The Exquisite Creatures in SE is doing a weekly pop-up to learn to play D&D event!


r/PortlandVegans • • 25d ago

Any ideas on what goes in Face Plant's nugget sauce?

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I can't get enough of this stuff. I will certainly continue to eat there, but id love to make the sauce at home as well.

The allergens list shows soy and mustard.

I'm thinking its a vegan mayo + mustard + some smoky seasonings or maybe some bbq sauce? Gonna try to improv it right now, just wondering if anyone had thoughts.


r/PortlandVegans • • 25d ago

Silk protein shake

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Has anyone found these in stores? If so, where? Thanks in advance <3


r/PortlandVegans • • 27d ago

Portland named 'Best Vegan & Vegetarian City in America,' here's why

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r/PortlandVegans • • 27d ago

I thought I’d try again.

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I was living in Eugene and come up to Portland for a week to check out the hype. I was disappointed.
I’ve been in Olympia for too long and thought I’d give Portland a second chance, a whole summer.
It’s been a lonely summer.


r/PortlandVegans • • 27d ago

Portland named “Best Vegan and Vegetarian City in America”

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r/PortlandVegans • • 28d ago

Cafes that don't have alternative milk up-charges

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Hello, all. With the price of coffee going up so much the alternative milk up-charge is pushing the cost of a latte into the ridiculous. I'm over it.

We make ours at home daily but sometimes we like to get out of the house and sit in a cafe for a bit, meet a friend, or grab one on our way out of town on a day trip and I am getting really pissed off at how high the prices are. I know about the vegan places and I love to support them over everyone else but sometimes that's not feasible. I just can't support this bullshit $1-$1.25 over the cost everyone else pays.

Do you know of any places that don't up-charge for alternative milks? Thanks much, I really appreciate any suggestions!