Food Carts Portland

Location: SE 26th and Belmont [updated May 2010] Tigard – in the parking lot of H-Mart on HWY 99 (See below) The Story: A few years ago, before food carts became a giant part of our culture and they were simply an alternative for a quick meal, I was in Vancouver BC for business. A [...]

Location: mobile  – most recently seen at Pioneer Courthouse Square Description: If you are an Oregonian, when you think of Burgerville, you may think of Walla Walla sweet onion rings or Blackberry shakes or Tillamook Cheeseburgers. Burgerville is one of those local chain restaurants that bucks the fast food trend and embraces what this city [...]

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 [...]

Location: [Dec 2009, Sol Pops can be found at N Williams at Shaver] Various farmers markets and other locations; also available in certain retail locations. Description: Let’s face it, it’s hot outside. So the craving for frozen juice treats on sticks is a natural. Yet outside of the wonderful Mexican Paletas found at many Hispanic [...]

Location: SW 4th and Burnside; SW 6th and College; PGE Park and all over the city Description: Koi Fusion burst on the scene a month or so ago on Twitter. By the time they had their “soft opening,” there were lines 30 people deep. Now that is marketing. Koi Fusion’s ace in the hole is [...]

Location: Here, There and Everywhere! This one was spotted on NW 4th and Davis, downtown. Description: Cute little tricycle powered ice cream carts found in a neighborhood near you. Sample Menu: All the usual ice cream cart suspects. Fruit Freezes, Creamcicles, Ice Cream Sandwiches, Rocket Pops, Push-ups, Choco-Tacos, Drumsticks, and more! Personally, I love the [...]