Food Carts Portland

Location: SW 5th and Oak
The Story:
A new cart has arrived at SW 5th and Oak where another cart left an opening. That seems to be the story of Portland’s food carts. There is always someone wanting to fill an empty spot. Taste of Poland isn’t a brand new cart though. They have [...]

Location: N Killingsworth and Greeley
The Story:
North Portland is getting a second Pod. Up at the intersection of N Greeley and Killingsworth, a developer has taken an abandoned gas station building and turned it into a pizza place with a lot to support about 10 food carts. The first carts arrived back in December and I [...]

Location: SW 8th and Yamhill in Director Park
The Story:
You know how when you plan something, you have all intentions of sticking with a schedule and finishing on time and all that jazz? Then someone or something throws a monkey wrench at ya. Well, that is what has been happening with the new Violetta restaurant at [...]

[Updated 2/2010 - Stella's is currently closed while they relocate to a new location and open a new cart. Re-opening March 2010]

Location: SW 3rd and Stark
Description:
Over the past three weeks, I have seen this new cart go from drab white with yellow splotches to bright green with awnings, wondering the entire time what the owners [...]

Location: SW 5th and Oak/Stark
Description:
Y’all like pulled pork? Then this is your place. Served up right – tender and juicy and slightly smoky on a plate or on a bun for a bargain price of $3.50 to $4.50. While this isn’t my favorite type of BBQ; ( I prefer North Carolina style smoked for at [...]

Location: SW 3rd and Oak
Description:
There seem to be a ton of new hot dog and sausage carts cropping up of late. Historically, hot dog and sausage vendors were the only food carts in town. Here in Portland, other cuisines and carts have outnumbered them now for awhile, but the tenacious hot dog vendors are back [...]

Ever wonder what would happen when you take an item from one food cart and let another food cart “mash it up!” Well, my good friend Justin (@Nerdliness on Twitter) decided today was the day he would take a traditional meal and make it crazy delicious.
Justin visited the brofamous Bro-Dogs and on SW 5th and [...]

Location: NW Raleigh between 22nd and 23rd avenues
Description:
A few weeks ago, when I visited The Fried Onion’s neighbor The Frying Scotsman, I had the opportunity at the end of my meal to meat John, the owner of the ‘Onion. I commented on his choice of baseball team with a hearty “Go Yankees” and that got [...]

Location: SW 5th and Stark
Description:
Need a bro-licious dog for lunch? Well, Bro-Dogs is here to help. When I walked by and saw that they offered up a jalapeño and cheddar dog, I had to bite. Also, if you’re in for a laugh, have a chat with the owner Scott and inquire about his “bro-tastic” day.

Bro-Dogs [...]

Location: Government Camp, OR on Mt. Hood
Description:
I’ve been out on a roadtrip for the past few weeks seeing America. As we rolled through Oregon on the way home after 8500+ miles, I thought to myself – “hey, we should stop by Cobra Dog while we’re in the neighborhood.” I’m glad we did.
Cobra Dogs is a [...]