Food Carts Portland

Location: N Killingsworth and Greeley
The Story:
We’re probably going to be talking about the newest pod to come to town over the next month. Refuel North Station is open for business and is gradually adding carts. Along with Saucy’s and Brother Bob’s Bakery, the most recent cart to set up shop is El Rancho Mexican Food [...]

Location: SW 2nd and Stark
The Story:
In my quest to find the best Mexican carts, I stumbled upon a new one this past fall that opened up down off 2nd ave. This is a new pod in the making between Stark and Oak now with 5 carts. I have tried most of the Mexican carts and [...]

Location: SE 13th and Lexington, Sellwood
The Story:
The small block of food carts in Sellwood have seen some turnover during the past couple of years, some carts have shuttered while others have moved to different locations, which is completely natural – we’re talking mobile eateries here. Recently moving next door to Garden State [who are opening [...]

***New Cart***
Location: SW 3rd and Ash St.
The Story:
I think the name tells the story. Big-A** Sandwiches is now open and they sell giant sandwiches and a bit more. A cart that has been a few months in the making, Big-A** Sandwiches is the brainchild of Lisa and Brian Wood who have brought us a [...]

Location: SE 12th and Hawthorne
Description:
On a sunny Sunday, post Thanksgiving, no one wants leftovers. This is the time to go out and get something far different than what you have been consuming over the previous few days. Mexican food was the choice for me and we I decided on El Brasero, a Mexican taqueria in [...]

Location: SW 4th and Hall (by PSU)
Description:
Chopollos is one of those carts that has taken their space and converted it into both a cart and dining area. By taking over 2 spots in the lot, they have a place for their cart and a place where you can enjoy your food under an awning. In [...]

Location: SW 9th and Alder
Description:
Spella Cafe is considered one of the best espresso carts in the city. Spella has been noted in numerous publications for the quality of their roast and artisanship of the preparation. I have been to Spella many times over the past few years – mostly to enjoy a quick doppio [...]

Location: N Mississippi and Skidmore as part of Mississippi Marketplace
Description:
This past week, at the grand opening of PROST!, a German pub that anchors the Mississippi Marketplace compound, we started to get a little hungry for something different. The pub did have menu items, but we wanted to take advantage of the entire lot and eat [...]

Location: Mississippi Marketplace – N. Mississippi ave at Skidmore
Description:
Along with the numerous wonderful carts that make up Mississippi Marketplace is Dogfeather’s coffee and juice. Dogfeather’s was one of the first to open and has been doing well. Parked next to a breakfast cart as good as The Big Egg probably doesn’t hurt.

Dogfeather’s gets its name [...]

Location: SW 4th and Hall
Description:
“Hey, that’s a new cart isn’t it?,” was the first words out of my mouth when I walked up to the carts on SW 4th avenue by PSU. Tucked in between Thai Pasta and a cart named Rice and Noodle was Buddha Bites, all bright and shiny and new. When [...]