The Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Portland

Portland has a longstanding reputation as a vegan haven, with an abundance of satisfying animal-product-free dining beyond veggie mainstays like smoothies, salads, and veggie burgers. Nowadays, even the meatiest of restaurants offer a handful of vegan options, but Portland vegans and vegetarians are lucky to live in a city with many exclusively meatless restaurants spanning multiple cuisines. Whether seeking pizza, burgers, noodles, tacos, or ice cream, Portland’s restaurants and food carts have you covered. There’s even a very-soon-to-open new fast-food spot called Face Plant with recipes developed by none other than Molly Baz.

This vegan and vegetarian essentials map highlights some of the major players leading the way in Portland’s vegan dining scene, thanks to creative chefs in the kitchens, the city’s proximity to several farms, and the many meatless alternatives available. By no means a comprehensive guide, this list focuses on restaurants and cafes — it does not include vegan businesses that operate as pop-ups and at special events.

— Additional reporting by Waz Wu and Rebecca Roland

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