Portland's vegan scene is America's best, offering everything from $4 donuts to $25 fine-dining plates, with Mis Tacones being the most consistently Reddit-recommended restaurant. Portland has earned its reputation as a vegan mecca, with Travel + Leisure naming it the best vegan city in the country, thanks to its diverse offerings, including Sri Lankan curry, dim sum, and soul food.
Portland's vegan restaurant scene is the best in America, with meals ranging from $4 donuts to $25 fine-dining plates. Mis Tacones is the most consistently recommended spot, known for its seitan al pastor tacos that even non-vegans rave about on Reddit.
Portland has earned its reputation as a vegan mecca. Travel + Leisure named it the best vegan city in the country, and with good reason — you can eat vegan Sri Lankan curry for lunch, vegan dim sum for an afternoon snack, vegan soul food fried catfish for dinner, and wash it all down at a vegan cocktail bar. We analyzed hundreds of Reddit posts across r/PortlandVegans, r/askportland, and r/Portland to find the 12 restaurants that actual Portlanders keep coming back to.
🕐 Hours
ScheduleMon–Thu: Closed; Fri–Sat: 3 PM–9 PM; Sun: 12 PM–8 PM
What to order: Mis Tacones is a vegan Mexican restaurant in Portland recommended for its seitan al pastor tacos. What to order: Seitan al pastor tacos on Three Sisters Nixtamal tortillas with cashew crema.
“Mis Tacones and Dirty Lettuce are probably two of my favorite restaurants regardless.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
“The seitan al pastor nachos are insane. Everything here is made with so much love.”— r/askportland · 2024
tabiji verdict: The most recommended vegan restaurant in Portland across all of Reddit. Unreal Mexican food with deep LGBTQ+ community roots.
🕐 Hours
ScheduleMon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Thu: 4 PM–8 PM; Fri–Sat: 12 PM–8 PM; Sun: 12 PM–6 PM
What to order: Dirty Lettuce is a vegan soul food restaurant in Portland known for its BBQ ribs and fried catfish plate combo. What to order: The plate combo with BBQ ribs and fried catfish. Don’t skip the popcorn chicken with Comeback Sauce.
“Dirty Lettuce is incredible. The fried catfish blew my mind.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
“Best vegan soul food I’ve ever had. The comeback sauce is addictive.”— r/Portland · 2024
tabiji verdict: Mississippi soul food, entirely vegan. Chef Moroski turns seitan and oyster mushrooms into the most convincing fried catfish and BBQ ribs.
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ScheduleMon–Sun: 11 AM–9 PM
What to order: Face Plant is a vegan fast-food restaurant in Portland serving burgers, nuggets, and shakes. What to order: The fancy cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Add fries and a coffee shake.
“The new vegan burger joint on Swan Island called Face Plant. Good reports from people who’ve tried it.”— r/Portland · 2025
“Face Plant scratches the fast food itch perfectly. The nuggets are legit.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
tabiji verdict: The vegan McDonald’s Portland deserves. Co-founded by former Bon Appétit writer Molly Baz.
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ScheduleMon–Sat: 11:30 AM–8:30 PM; Sun: 11:30 AM–8 PM
What to order: Obon Shokudo is a vegan Japanese restaurant in Portland serving tempura udon and onigiri. What to order: Tempura udon and an onigiri. The onigiri uses sprouted brown rice mixed with seasonings.
“Obon Shokudo is amazing. Everything is from scratch. The tempura udon is a must.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
“Their onigiri sets them apart. Sprouted brown rice with flavorings mixed in.”— r/askportland · 2024
tabiji verdict: Japanese comfort food made entirely from scratch, including the noodles. The onigiri alone is worth the trip.
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ScheduleMon: Closed; Tue–Sun: 12 PM–9 PM
What to order: Kati Portland is a vegan Thai restaurant in Portland with a menu that is entirely vegan or vegetarian. What to order: Pad Thai or green curry. Everything on the menu is vegan or vegetarian.
“Kati Portland is our go-to for Thai. Everything is clearly labeled.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2024
“Top Burmese and Kati are my vegan comfort food spots.”— r/askportland · 2024
tabiji verdict: The Thai restaurant that proves you don’t need fish sauce to make exceptional Thai food.
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ScheduleMon–Sun: 8 AM–4 PM
What to order: Doe Donuts + Ice Cream is a vegan donut shop in Portland famous for its Portland Fog donut. What to order: The Portland Fog (Earl Grey and vanilla) is legendary. Also try seasonal specials.
“Portland Fog from Doe Donuts is probably the single best vegan item in Portland.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
“Doe Donuts is an absolute must. The seasonal specials are always creative.”— r/vegan · 2024
tabiji verdict: Portland’s vegan donut institution with 2,000+ Google reviews. The Portland Fog is the single most mentioned vegan item on Portland Reddit.
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ScheduleMon–Tue: Closed; Wed–Sat: 5 PM–10 PM; Sun: Closed
What to order: Feral is a vegan fine-dining restaurant in Portland offering a seasonal tasting menu. What to order: The seasonal tasting menu changes frequently. Ask what’s freshest.
“Feral is incredible for a date night. The food is creative and the wine list is excellent.”— r/askportland · 2024
“If you want upscale vegan, Feral is the move. Everything is seasonal and foraged.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
tabiji verdict: Portland’s answer to vegan fine dining. Farm-and-forage focused with natural wines.
🕐 Hours
ScheduleMon–Sun: 11 AM–9 PM
What to order: Mirisata is a vegan Sri Lankan restaurant in Portland known for its signature curry plate. What to order: The signature curry plate with rice and sides. Also try the Sri Lankan brunch.
“Mirisata is a must try for any food lover. Sri Lankan food is already mostly vegan.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
“Dirty Lettuce, Obon Shokudo, Mirisata, Mis Tacones — the best vegan spots.”— r/askportland · 2024
tabiji verdict: Sri Lankan cuisine is already 90% vegan by tradition, and Mirisata makes sure the other 10% is too.
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ScheduleMon–Fri: 9 AM–2 PM; Sat–Sun: 9 AM–3 PM
What to order: Epif is a vegan brunch spot in Portland serving empanadas with soyrizo and tomato carrot sauce. What to order: The empanada with soyrizo and tomato carrot sauce.
“Epif just reopened as a brunch spot and it’s amazing.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
“Epif is the best vegan brunch in Portland right now.”— r/askportland · 2025
tabiji verdict: Reimagined in late 2025 as an all-vegan brunch spot. Pancakes, Benedicts, and scrambles.
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ScheduleMon–Sun: 12 PM–12 AM
What to order: Bye and Bye is a vegan bar in Portland serving hearty bowls and sandwiches alongside cocktails. What to order: The bowls and sandwiches are hearty bar food. Great cocktails too.
“Bye and Bye is a Portland institution. Great patio, great drinks, great vegan bar food.”— r/Portland · 2024
“If you want to drink and eat vegan, Bye and Bye on Alberta is the spot.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2024
tabiji verdict: Portland’s iconic vegan bar with a massive dog-friendly patio on Alberta St.
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ScheduleMon–Sun: 12 PM–9 PM
What to order: Jade Rabbit is a vegan dim sum restaurant in Portland known for its char siu bao, chile oil wontons, and bunny-shaped puto pao. What to order: Char siu bao, chile oil wontons, and the bunny-shaped puto pao.
“Jade Rabbit has moved. Very Asian vibe and small plates to share.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2025
“Jade Rabbit is the answer if you’re vegan and craving dim sum.”— r/askportland · 2024
tabiji verdict: Worker-owned vegan dim sum that rivals the city’s best.
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ScheduleMon–Sun: 8:30 AM–7:30 PM
What to order: Harlow is a vegan café in Portland serving bowls and fresh juices. What to order: Bowls and fresh juices. Everything is plant-based.
“Harlow is my go-to for a quick healthy vegan meal.”— r/PortlandVegans · 2024
“If you want something healthy and vegan, Harlow has locations all over.”— r/askportland · 2024
tabiji verdict: The everyday vegan cafe with multiple locations across Portland. Reliable, healthy, and always open.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best vegan restaurant in Portland?
Mis Tacones is the most recommended vegan restaurant in Portland across Reddit, with a 4.8-star rating from 873 reviews. Their seitan al pastor tacos on handmade tortillas are legendary. Dirty Lettuce and Face Plant are close seconds.
Is Portland good for vegan food?
Portland is consistently ranked as one of the best vegan cities in the US. Travel + Leisure named it the best vegan city in the country. The city has over 50 fully vegan restaurants spanning Mexican, Japanese, Thai, Sri Lankan, soul food, and more.
Where do Portland locals eat vegan?
Locals love Mis Tacones for Mexican, Obon Shokudo for Japanese comfort food, Dirty Lettuce for Southern soul food, and Feral for a fine-dining date night. Doe Donuts is the go-to for vegan sweets.
What is the most popular vegan dish in Portland?
The Portland Fog donut from Doe Donuts (Earl Grey and vanilla) is probably the single most mentioned vegan item on Reddit. Mis Tacones' seitan al pastor tacos and Dirty Lettuce's fried catfish are also Reddit favorites.
How much does vegan food cost in Portland?
Most vegan restaurants in Portland are affordable. Expect $12–$18 for a main course. Face Plant burgers start around $8. Fine dining at Feral runs $15–$25 per plate. Budget about $15–25 per person with a drink.
Are there vegan fast food options in Portland?
Yes! Face Plant on Swan Island serves vegan burgers, nuggets, and shakes in a classic fast-food format. Doe Donuts is great for quick vegan sweets. Many food carts around the city also offer vegan options.
What neighborhoods have the best vegan food in Portland?
NE Killingsworth St is a vegan corridor with Mis Tacones and Feral side by side. The Belmont/Division area in SE Portland has Mirisata, Jade Rabbit, Kati Portland, and Harlow. Alberta St has Bye and Bye.
