The Lovin’ Spoonfull

Closed 8/2010
Location: SW 2nd and Oak
Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm

The Story:

Do you sometimes have a craving for a good wholesome breakfast or a traditional BLT lunch with fries? Well, now you can get that at your local food cart. The Lovin’ Spoonfull opened earlier this summer and will serve up traditional American fare with a smile.

Mellisa and Spring Kennedy are the sisters behind this bright orange cart. They opened earlier this summer and have created a small oasis right on the corner of 2nd and Oak. As you walk up, you see the truck parked behind some well manicured hedges protected by barriers creating a space where you can order and a space where you pick up. Being a truck, they sit higher than normal carts, so you step up to onto the curb and look up to a couple of smiling faces waiting to take your order. The day we visited, Spring was wearing cowboy had with a vintage Miller Beer patch, always a good sign.

The menu at The Lovin’ Spoonfull covers both breakfast and lunch with traditional egg dishes, egg sandwiches and burritos to cold sandwiches and burgers, salads and chili for lunch. A broad menu focusing on simple well prepared dishes at a great price. As I took in the offerings, I saw my latest favorite lunch choice, the tuna melt. I was surprised to see it for $3.95 – a great deal. When I ordered, I was surprised to learn it came with a choice of side – salad, fries, tots or chili. For $3.95, that is a great deal. On the sidewalk in front of the cart is a comfortable sized picnic table and we chose to take advantage of the cooler summer day and eat there. As a result, Mellisa personally delivered our meals to us on ceramic plates. The tuna melt was great with just the right amount of tuna and American cheese so as to not fall apart when you begin eating it. I chose tots as a side which came with their secret sauce, a twist on Russian dressing. Overall, a great meal for a great price.

The Lovin’ Spoonfull has made its mark on their little corner of downtown. While we ate, they enjoyed a constant stream of customers, some already regulars and as a good cart owner, Mellisa and Spring knew their names. Love that! If you work down in that area and are looking or something new, check out The Lovin’ Spoonfull and say hi to Mellisa and Spring. Let them know Food Carts Portland sent ya.

Sample Menu:

Breakfast options:

• Jessica Scramble: scrambled eggs with onions, peppers, cheese – comes with hashbrowns and choice of toast – $5.95
• Two eggs any style with meat: choice of bacon, sausage, ham or veggie sausage – comes with hashbrowns and choice of toast – $5.25
• Eggs Bennie: poached egg, ham and hollandaise sauce on an English muffin – $3.75
• Mellisa’s Breakfast muffin: scrambled eggs with cheese on an English muffin – $3.75
• Egg and Cheese Burrito with salsa – $2.75
• Soyrizo Vegetarian Delight: scrambled eggs, soyrizo, cheese, onions, salsa and tortilla – $4.75

Lunch options all come with choice of fries, tater tots, potato salad, side salad or cup of chili:

• Classic burger – 1/4 lb hamburger with all the fixings – $5.95
• Deluxe burger – 1/2 lb burger with all the fixings – $6.95
• Veggie burger – $5.95
• Spring’s Meatless Chix Burger: meatless chix burger with all the fixings – $5.95
• Corn Dog: beef or veggie – $2.95
• Hot Dog – $2.95
• Anthony’s Meatball Sub with Mozzarella cheese – $4.95
• Niki-Wich: grilled turkey, cheese, tomato – $4.95
• Tuna Melt: $3.95
• Peter’s Cheese Steak: grilled beef with grilled onions, pepper – $5.95
• Salads and chili also available

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Phone: 503 805 4658
Email: orders@thelovinspoonfull.com
Website: TheLovinSpoonfull.com
Facebook: TheLovinSpoonfull
Other: Debit/Credit cards accepted